Chicago

Fifield Fetes Grand Opening of The Sinclair in Chicago

The luxury rental community adds a large slate of upscale units to Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood, spurring talk of a resurgence.

Sam Gold, VP, Arbor Realty Trust Inc.

Arbor Realty Appoints New VP

Sam Gold will be in charge of Freddie Mac SBL, Fannie Mae and FHA loan originations for clients in the Midwest. He will be based in the company’s Chicago office.

Capital One Refinances Illinois Nursing Facility

The $21.5 million fixed-rate HUD loan will be used to refinance Avantara Long Grove, a senior nursing facility in Long Grove, Ill.

Bill Eager Vice President POAH

Chicago’s Woodlawn: A Success Story in the Making

In the last few years, the long-struggling neighborhood has seen robust construction activity in the housing and retail sectors. Nonprofit developer POAH together with the city of Chicago have initiated a series of affordable housing projects meant to transform the community and trigger other residential, educational and cultural developments.

James Mitchell, SVP, ARA

ARA Adds New SVP to Chicago Team

James Mitchell, who brings with him 30 years of experience in real estate, will be responsible for overseeing the firm’s sales and client relationships.

On the Market: 5 Interesting Listings for the Week of 8/28

This week’s listings include a newly renovated property in Whittier, Calif., with an abundance of amenities and a historic asset with original 1912 architecture in the trendy Portland neighborhood of Hollywood.

XFD Unveils IL Student Housing Community

In partnership with Lewis & Clark Real Estate, the company debuted the 428-bed, mixed-use 212 East, located in Champaign, Ill. The community will serve the students of the University of Illinois.

Lee Kiser, Principal & Managing Broker of Kiser Group

Company Spotlight: Kiser Group

After a strong year, which translated into $144 million in closed transactions, principals Estella and Lee Kiser have decided to focus on company re-branding, culture and staff retention in 2017.

Top 10 Apartment Owners in Chicago

Top 10 Apartment Owners in Chicago

Chicago has a stable market, with more than 8,000 new units scheduled to come online this year. This list highlights the metro’s top private, REIT and institutional owners, based on unit counts, according to Yardi Matrix data.

Statford Trails, Glendale Heights, Ill.

Meridian Capital Secures $23M for Illinois Community

The equity and bridge financing was obtained on behalf of Odessa Partners and used for the purchase of Stratford Trails, a community in Glendale Heights, Ill. The buyer intends to upgrade the asset.