Veronica Grecu is a senior creative writer and research analyst for RentCafe. With more than 14 years of experience in the real estate industry, she covers a variety of topics in the apartment market, including rental competitiveness, new construction and other industry trends. Her work has been featured in top publications like The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Miami Herald, CNN, CNBC, and more. Prior to RentCafe, Veronica was involved in producing real estate content for Multi-Housing News, Commercial Property Executive and Yardi Matrix. She holds a B.A. in Applied Modern Languages and an M.A. in Advertising and PR.

Penzance Targets Metro Washington with $255M Fund

For its first private-equity fund, the investor-developer anticipates parlaying capital into a portfolio valued at $800 million to $1 billion

Orlando Apartments Sold for $48M

Cushman & Wakefield arranged the sale of the 296-unit Canopy Apartment Villas to Taurus Investment Holdings on behalf of Robbins Property Associates and LEM Capital.

Related, Atria to Target $3B in Senior Housing Pipeline

The two companies are planning luxury high-rise properties in major U.S. markets, starting with New York City and San Francisco.

Boston Waterfront High-Rise Receives Financing

HFF has facilitated $341 million in construction financing and joint venture equity for Cronin Development’s luxury condominium tower, which is underway in the Seaport District.

Lightstone Refinances 16 Properties in VA

Dan Sacks of Greystone’s NYC office originated more than a dozen Freddie Mac loans for a diversified portfolio of student, affordable and workforce housing.

New Luxury Tower Opens in Chicago

Golub & Co. has completed a 45-story luxury high-rise in Chicago’s downtown.

Surpass, McFarlin Bring 5 for Seniors to Phoenix

Branded Mariposa Point, the projects include senior housing, assisted living and memory care.

Busy July for Dwight Capital

A national commercial lender ended July on a high note, funding more than $262 million in FHA/HUD loans for several multifamily communities in the country.

Metro Salt Lake City Apartments Sell for $52M

Marcus & Millichap arranged the deal in Utah’s capital city, which has seen considerable population growth since 2010.

MORGAN Debuts Apartments Overlooking Houston

The high-end developer has opened Pearl Washington, a 322-unit luxury community with a plethora of amenities.