Business Specialties

A New Smart Home Program

As developers are now integrating connected-home devices during the building process, residents can purchase smart homes with built-in, state-of-the-art automation technologies.

HFF Secures $28M Refi for OR Community

Director Scott Gilson and Associate Charlie Watson, both on the firm’s debt placement team, represented the borrower of the 10-year loan, which was placed with Freddie Mac’s Capital Markets Execution (CME) program.

Risky Business: Top Tips for Managing Insurance

Last year’s extreme weather events raise a critical question: What are the best ways to ensure adequate coverage without overpaying?

JV Develops $36M FL Senior Housing

Housing Trust Group and Miami Jewish Health Systems are constructing Douglas Gardens V, a 110-unit community in Pembroke Pines.

Chicago Apartments Achieve LEED Gold

M&R Development’s The Residences of Wilmette, which has 75 units, opened in October. The property features a green roof with drought-resistant vegetation and environmentally kind flooring, paints and sealants.

Related Breaks Ground on Tampa Luxury Development

LandSouth Construction began work on Town Westshore at Marina District, a 396-unit building slated for completion in 2019.

High-Rise Market at KBIS

Some exhibitors at the Kitchen & Bath Show 2018 turn their focus to designing for smaller spaces. MHN talks to luxury manufacturer LG Signature Kitchen Suite’s Josh Rettich about plans for 24-inch appliances in high-rises.

KWK Architects to Design Student Housing at UNC Charlotte

The community will replace the existing Sanford and Moore halls. The residence hall will include a mix of apartments and suites, as well as offices and academic-support spaces.

Crossgate Partners Launches Luxury FL Community

Project updates of the six-condominium development on Siesta Key, Fla., include a FEMA permit for a seawall enhancement. Océane is set to break ground this month.

Ziegler Closes $95M Financing for Austin Asset

The five-star, CMS-rated community encompasses 301 independent living units, assisted living suites and nursing beds, sponsored by the alumni association of the University of Texas.