Olivia Bunescu is a senior associate editor with Multi-Housing News and Commercial Property Executive and joined the team in 2022. With a B.A. in journalism and M.A. in Media Management, Olivia covers feature stories and interviews on student housing, SFR, coworking, office, design and marketing. She also hosts the Student Housing Unlocked and Step Into My Office podcast series.

You can reach out to Olivia at olivia.bunescu@cpe-mhn.com.

Hudson Meridian Secures Financing for 398-Unit New Haven Project

Besides the ACORE Capital and Sculptor Real Estate financing, the company also announced a new development partner.

U-Haul to Develop 700-Unit Facility North of Atlanta

The property is scheduled for completion in May 2024.

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Fort Collins Student Community Commands $375K per Unit

The sale set a new high watermark for the market.

Florida State University Portfolio Trades for $58M

JLL Capital Markets worked on the 1,152-bed transaction.

Black Salmon Closes $250M Value-Add Fund

The vehicle’s first acquisition is a 252-unit community in Austin, Texas.

Akridge JV Breaks Ground on DC Mega Project

Upon delivery, Phase I will comprise 1,100 units and 35,000 square feet of retail.

Barings, Canvass Capital Form $250M Storage JV

Barrings has already closed on three storage assets north of Charlotte, N.C.

Halstatt Real Estate JV Sells 299-Unit LSU Student Property

The seller partnered with Landmark Properties to acquire the community in 2021.

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LV Collective to Develop Student Housing Project in Columbus

This pedestrian-friendly community marks the company’s first development in Ohio.

SmartStop REIT Buys 590-Unit Phoenix Storage Facility

The sale marks the investor’s fourth acquisition in the market.