Mid-Atlantic

JV Buys 240-Unit Baltimore-Area Community for $50M

Morgan Properties and Core Real Estate Partners have acquired Orchard Meadows, located in Ellicott City, as a value-add investment. The community will undergo more than $2 million in upgrades.

Supply Surge Moderates Rent Growth in DC

The metro’s multifamily demand remains strong in the context of a high barrier to homeownership, while a steady influx of high-paying jobs continues to lure residents to the area.

Affordable Housing Project for Veterans Breaks Ground in DC

TD Bank has facilitated a $9.5 million construction loan for an adaptive reuse project built on part of a former military building at the Walter Reed Army Base.

Multifamily REITs to Flourish in Major Metros: Morningstar

According to the company’s latest report, market conditions in the New York City, Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., metros could have a significant impact on four of the largest REITs over the next two years.

Hamilton Zanze Makes First MD Buy

The company acquired the 404-unit Kingscrest Apartments in Frederick for $64.3 million and plans to invest $4.2 million to renovate it.

JV Debuts DC Affordable Housing

Developed by Somerset Development Co., New Community Partners and Jonathan Rose Cos., Portner Flats features 96 units and a playground, a fitness center and a community garden.

Bentall Kennedy Appoints New SVP in DC

Melanie Domres has more than 30 years of asset management experience, having previously founded Cafritz Interests’ Multifamily Development division, as well as Novus Residences Management.

Greysteel Arranges $37M Multifamily Asset Sale

President & CEO Ari Firoozabadi and Senior Investment Associate Ari Azarbarzin represented the seller of the 417-unit Maryland property. The new owner plans to upgrade the 1964-built asset.

Lincoln Property Secures $96M for VA Asset

The 403-unit Meridian at Carlyle in Alexandria will be rebranded as Lincoln at Old Town and includes a putting green, a billiards room and on-site dry cleaning.

Radnor, Harrison Street Pick Up Pittsburgh Student Housing

The partners acquired the 314-unit high-rise at Duquesne University for $23 million and will modernize the half-century-old community over the course of four summers.