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Lew Sichelman

Raising Capital for Housing for American Indian Tribes

Hunt Capital Partners, and other companies, and investing in this important niche in housing. Columnist Lew Sichelman explores their challenges.

Allied Orion Begins Construction of Austin Development

Humphreys & Partners Architects designed The Southbrook, located in the suburb of Leander, Texas.

Michaels Organization Debuts Phase I of Student Housing Project

The completed development at University of California, Davis will feature nearly 3,300 beds.

Covenant Capital Lands $45M Refi for Tampa-Area Community

JLL Capital Markets arranged the Freddie Mac loan for the 464-unit property in Lakeland, Fla.

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $28M Seattle-Area Sale

Senior Vice President of Investments Timothy Ufkes and Associate Evan McLeod represented the seller and procured the buyer.

PENLER Pays $48M for Southwest Florida Community

NorthMarq originated nearly $32 million in acquisition financing for the 248-unit Tradition at Palm Aire.

Berkadia Arranges $23M Refi for Florida Student Housing

Managing Director Brad Williamson secured the loan on behalf of Seminole Boosters, the fundraising arm of Florida State University Athletics.

Advanced Real Estate Services Secures $240M Refi for Multifamily Portfolio

NorthMarq arranged the Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae loans for six communities totaling 1,223 units in Southern California.

East Phoenix Community Trades for $15M

Greystone provided a fixed-rate $10.8 million Fannie Mae loan for the acquisition.

Aimco Spins Off $10.4B ‘Pure’ Investment Entity

The new company, Apartment Income REIT, will benefit from low financial leverage and limited execution risk.