Development

TODAY’S DEALS: Crescent Resources Begins $67M Atlanta Development

Crescent Resources breaks ground in Atlanta’s Terminus development; Continental Realty Advisors sells a Phoenix asset for $50 million; and EdR announces $152 million in year-end activity.

Transition Zone

Canada’s condo market gives way to a booming renter demographic.

MHN TV: Winning Spaces on a Budget

MHN Excellence Award judge Manny Gonzalez is a principal at KTGY Architecture + Planning. He shares his observations about successful multifamily projects and trends such as outfitting outdoor common areas with both fire and water features.

TODAY’S DEALS: TIAA-CREF Buys Into Manhattan’s Tallest Rental

TIAA-CREF becomes the 49 percent owner of 8 Spruce Street; The Dermot Co. and AFL-CIO break ground on Manhattan’s Upper West Side; and Johnson Capital arranges a FHA 223(f) refinance loan at interest in the 2 percent range.

TODAY’S DEALS: Lynd, Endeavor Begin 36-Story Luxury Asset in Austin

A joint venture breaks ground on a luxury Austin asset; Oden Hughes begins a 570-unit community also in Austin; and KeyBank Real Estate provides $45.7 million in Fannie Mae and bridge loans for Atlanta properties.

PROFILE: TD Bank Eschews Bailout, Provides Consistent Financing

TD Bank regards its reliability for customers—the noted ability to continue to support borrowers through tough economic times—as one of its competitive advantages.

Special Report: Top CEOs Discuss the Post-Recession Investment Environment

The 2012 Global Real Estate Markets Conference hosted by the James A. Graaskamp Center for Real Estate (Wisconsin School of Business) featured a premier keynote panel with some of our industry’s top CEOs.

Booming Business Opportunity

The 65-plus demographic will remain the fastest growing for the rest of the decade.

Special Report: Finding a Framework for Future Global Cities

A recent panel at the 2012 Global Real Estate Markets Conference hosted by the James A. Graaskamp Center for Real Estate at the New York Stock Exchange discussed how aligned development goals can establish a smart urban framework for future growth.

MHN Interview: Clark Realty Capital and the Wounded Warrior Home Project

MHN talks to A.J. Caputo of Clark Realty Capital about the Wounded Warrior Home program, working with architect Michael Graves and IDEO, and designing beautiful and functional living spaces for disabled individuals.