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TODAY’S DEALS: Moinian Lands Construction Loan for 60-Story Manhattan Tower

The Monian Group lands construction financing for Manhattan’s largest apartment under construction; and Dougherty Funding closes a $17.3 million loan for a South Dakota assisted living facility.

North Creek Apartments Acquired by Lowe Enterprise Investors

In its second area rental property acquisition of the past half year, Lowe Enterprises Investors (LEI) has acquired the 264-unit North Creek apartment community in Everett, Wash.

Economy Watch: Fannie, Freddie Report Solid Q2

Both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac reported their second quarter numbers: Fannie Mae reported income of $3.7 billion for the quarter, and Freddie Mac reported income of $1.9 billion.

Hunt Moves Forward With Texas A&M Galveston Residence Hall Plans

Hunt has moved forward with its plans to design, redevelop and construct the 612-bed Maritime Cadet Residence Hall at Texas A&M University at Galveston.

TODAY’S DEALS: Security Properties Buys 388 Units in Mesa

Security Properties buys an Arizona community for the second time; HFF secures joint venture equity and financing for a Texas apartment portfolio; and Cohen Financial arranges $12.44 million in CMBS financing for multifamily properties in Cincinnati.

The ROI of LED

Why Marnie Abramson fell in love with lighting.

Economy Watch: Mortgage Delinquencies Continue Dropping

The delinquency rate for mortgage loans on one-to-four-unit U.S. residential properties decreased to 6.04 percent of all loans outstanding at the end of the second quarter of 2014, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Infinity Apartments in Edgewater, N.J., Now 50 Percent Leased

Clal Insurance and Waterton Associates announced that Infinity Apartments, a new luxury apartment community in Edgewater, N.J., has reached the 50 percent leased mark.

Container-Based Component Added to Nashville Mixed-Use Development

SG Blocks, a designer of container-based structures, has unveiled plans for a 21-unit structure for oneC1TY, a mixed-use development currently under construction in Nashville.

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