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Financial Reform Law Includes Another $1B for Neighborhood Stabilization Program

Washington, D.C.–The Neighborhood Stabilization Program has received a fresh infusion of $1 billion with the signing of the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 into law this week.

Organization Says Banks Backing Away from NYC Affordable Housing

New York–New York’s banks are shirking their responsibilities under the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 (CRA)

DEAL OF THE DAY: Walker & Dunlop Closes on $20.21M Acquisition Loan at 78% LTV

Walker & Dunlop arranged a $20,208,000 acquisition loan for Spring House Apartments located in Laurel, Md. The loan was structured with a 10-year term and a 30-year amortization. The loan was underwritten to a 78.3 percent loan-to-value ratio with a 1.24 debt-service coverage.

TCOs Issued for W Residences Amid Changing Manhattan Condo Market

New York–The residential portion of the mixed-use W New York-Downtown Hotel & Residences takes a step forward.

John Kerin is New President & CEO of Marcus & Millichap

Encino, Calif.–Previously, Kerin was a senior vice president and managing director of the firm, overseeing 18 offices nationwide.

Multifamily Housing Starts Dip in June

Washington, D.C.–The ever-volatile rate of multifamily starts was down in June.

RADCO Takeover of $143M San Diego Condo Property Proves Successful One Year Later

San Diego–Atlanta-based developer and distressed real estate specialist The RADCO Cos. completed a one-year turnaround of the $143 million condo project, The Mark.

Chinese Developer Says Hanzhong Market Is Vibrant

Hanzhong, CHINA–China HGS Real Estate Inc. has three projects under construction in the Shaanxi Province.

DEAL OF THE DAY: Marcus & Millichap Lists $21M Distressed Mobile Home Park for Short Sale

Westland, Mich.–Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services retained the exclusive listing for Westland Meadows.

$125M in Financing Paves Way for Groundbreaking on Two Miami Affordable Housing Projects

Coconut Grove, Fla.–Work has now gotten under way on Phase I and II of the Brownsville Transit Village.