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New Affordable Senior Housing Coming to Bronx, Brooklyn

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the New York City Housing Authority has selected teams to develop the communities, dubbed Casa Celina and Linden Court.

European JV Closes $396M Student Housing Fund

A joint venture between Europa Capital and Generation Student held a first close after raising $132 million in new capital for the U.K.-focused fund.

North FL Community Sells for $54M

Newmark Knight Frank originated nearly $38 million in Freddie Mac acquisition financing for TruAmerica Multifamily, the buyer of the 272-unit Class A asset.

Kim Betancourt, Director of Economics and Multifamily Market Research, Fannie Mae

Q&A With Fannie Mae: Calm Waters, Clear Skies in 2019

Fannie Mae’s Kim Betancourt reflects on how interest rate fluctuations, peak supply and demographics will impact multifamily lending and shares her expectations for the year ahead.

Boston Affordable Housing Project to Add 135 Units

The Architectural Team Inc. designed the third phase of one of the oldest federal public housing properties in the U.S., The Anne M. Lynch Homes at Old Colony.

Podcast: The Trends Shaping the Future of Senior Housing

Industry veteran Mel Gamzon discusses how senior housing has changed over the years, why health and wellness is a big topic and the challenges the sector is facing.

San Diego Student Housing Changes Ownership

HFF worked on behalf of the seller, FPA Multifamily, which acquired the asset in 2015 from AIG Global Real Estate. The community serves San Diego State University.

Universe Holdings Appoints New COO

In his new role, Jonathan Cohen will be in charge of the company’s California portfolio growth strategy and potential expansion plans.

NKF Closes Sale of 2,000 Student Housing Units

The firm’s Student Housing Group has arranged the sale of three communities in Texas and another in North Carolina, with equity from Saudi Arabia, the Asia-Pacific region and the U.S.

Hunt Arranges Refi for 2 VA Communities

The company secured the 10-year term Fannie Mae loans for Fay Street and Fort Colliers. The properties total 150 apartments and are located in Winchester.