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Blackstone Buys UK Student Housing Firm for $6B

The private equity firm agreed to buy iQ Student Accommodation, which owns and operates more than 28,000 beds.

Levin Johnston Brokers 2 Bay Area Transactions

Executive Managing Director Adam Levin and Senior Managing Director Robert Johnston represented both parties in the $24.5 million deals.

Tampa Bay Community Trades for $63M

As part of the deal, Westdale Asset Management assumed a $44.5 million Fannie Mae loan, which Berkadia originated last year.

Calabria Eyes GSE Privatization by 2022, but Experts Are Skeptical

The Federal Housing Finance Agency director pledged to minimize disruption to the residential and multifamily mortgage markets.

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A Conversation With Freddie Mac’s Debby Jenkins

Here’s what the head of Multifamily had to say about the new GSE caps, LIHTC investment and diversity and inclusion.

BRT Apartments Pays $38M for North Carolina Community

Working on behalf of the buyer, JLL arranged more than $20 million in Fannie Mae acquisition financing for the property.

Cypress Equity JV Lands $35M Financing for Tacoma Development

Construction on the 168-unit development stalled in 2018 but got back on track last year.

Foulger-Pratt Acquires Washington, DC-Area Community for $63M

JLL represented the seller in its disposition of the 235-unit asset in College Park, Md.

Co-Living Development: What to Know About This Emerging Sector

National Development Managing Partner Ted Tye discusses why ground-up co-living projects are a viable alternative in a tight housing market.

Infinity Capital Partners Lands Financing for 741-Unit Portfolio

Walker & Dunlop structured the $44.8 million loan for eight properties.