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Bridge Investment Pays $70M for Phoenix Community

The seller of the 460-unit Class B asset purchased the apartments in mid-2014 as part of a nearly $170 million portfolio deal.

Executive Q&A: Freddie Mac’s Deborah Jenkins

The GSE’s new head of multifamily discusses 2019 finance trends, workforce housing, the agency’s technological transformation and more.

Boston’s Population Pipeline Keeps Multifamily Resilient

Extreme challenges―like construction pricing and the land use process―will help push the metro’s deliveries steadily down over the next four years, according to new projections.

HFF Secures $135M Loan for 6 Student Housing Assets

The properties in the portfolio include University Downs Apartments and Condos, University View, Hillcrest Oakwood, Colonie Apartments, Southgate Apartments and Ella Lofts.

LaSalle Investment Management Acquires Dallas Property

Drawn to the metro’s growing population and strong job market, the firm has purchased a 152-unit luxury rental community in the affluent Turtle Creek submarket.

Largest US Student Housing Project Breaks Ground

Developed by the Michaels Organization and designed by Stantec, the $575 million UC Davis West Village community will have a total of 3,300 beds, with 1,000 scheduled for delivery by fall 2020.

Affordable VA Community Commands $10M

Community Preservation Partners intends to renovate Royal Arms, a 144-unit property in Front Royal. The deal marks the rehabilitation company’s second affordable housing purchase in the state.

MA Senior Housing Asset Extends Affordability With $45M Refi

Non-profit B’nai B’rith Housing intends to execute a capital improvement program on 200 units at Covenant House in Brighton and ensure rental affordability for the next three decades.

Brooklyn Development Reaches Leasing Milestone

The Rheingold, the largest multifamily development in Bushwick, is 60 percent leased after four months. The property features 500 units and was designed by ODA Architects.

Affordable Boston Community Receives $39M Loan

The 146-unit West Newton Apartments in South End is set to undergo extensive renovations. MassHousing provided the financing to non-profit Inquilinos Boricuas En Accion.