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Chicago Real Estate Forum Gauges Vision of Industry Leaders

A major topic at the Chicago Real Estate Forum was the Millennial generation, what members of that cohort are seeking and how soon they will convert from renters to home buyers.

Economy Watch: Strong Jobs Growth in Various Industries

The gains in U.S. employment in October, which totaled a net of 214,000 jobs, were fairly widespread across various industries, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Grass River Property Begins TOD Apartments in Miami

Work is under way on the 184-unit Grove Station Tower in Miami, near the Miami neighborhood of Coconut Grove. The project, set to deliver in early 2016, is being developed by Grass River Property, a real estate investment and development firm based in Coconut Grove.

Slideshow: Ismael Leyva

New York City-based architect Ismael Leyva, AIA, has helped shape the Manhattan real estate market with a number of high-performing luxury residential projects. Israel Leyva Architects’ diverse practice also includes hotel, mixed-use and educational projects and the firm has extended its services beyond New York to other markets including Costa Rica, Mexico, China and Qatar. Currently the firm is working on a plan for a Veracruz Waterfront Park located at Boca del Rio in the City of Veracruz. This is his first commission in his native Mexico and he envisions this new park as a gateway to the sea.  

From New York to Veracruz: Ismael Leyva Architects Expands its Sphere of Influence

Icon, a 43-story apartment building with a 15:1 slenderness ratio garnered Leyva recognition by The Skyscraper Museum for being one of the most slender structures in the world.

Here Comes the Supply

Multifamily builders have been flocking to the Mid-Atlantic region of late.

TODAY’S DEALS: Berkadia Arranges $73.7M for a Georgia Apartment Acquisition

Berkadia arranges acquisition financing for a Steadfast subsidiary; Bascom and Oaktree complete another purchase; and Community Development Trust and Peak Capital Partners acquire and preserve two affordable housing properties.

Adding Value

The Radco Companies sees plenty of opportunities in the turnaround space.

The 2014 MHN Excellence Awards Winners

A highlight of our editorial calendar is this annual awards issue where we have the pleasure of announcing a new crop of MHN Excellence Award winners.

KTGY, SummerHill Housing Announce Completion of Redwood City Luxury Community

Architecture and planning firm KTGY Group and SummerHill Apartment Communities have announced the completion of a new 141-unit luxury apartment community in Redwood City, Calif.