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On the Market: 5 Interesting CRE for the Week of 8/29

This week’s listings include trendy lofts in Phoenix and a state-of-the-art student housing community near Middle Tennessee State University.

Matrix Monthly: August Rent Growth Cools Off

While year-over-year rent growth dipped slightly in August, fundamentals remain strong in many metros across the country.

Economy Watch: Despite Weak GDP, Few Worries from the Fed

While second-quarter GDP growth was relatively small, the Federal Reserve doesn’t seem discouraged from considering an interest rate increase.

JV to Develop $20M Luxury Senior Community in Louisville

Guttman Properties and Civitas Senior Living are teaming up to develop The Grand of Prospect, offering 168 high-end apartments for seniors in Louisville, Ky.

Economy Watch: Is Airbnb Affecting Rents in Major Metros?

A new study by FiveThirtyEight reveals why Airbnb’s impact on rental markets is still small in most cities but could contribute to the country’s already severe housing shortage.

Vesper Holdings Hires Industry Veteran as COO

Campus Life & Style gained new management with the arrival of Jim Sholders.

On the Market: 5 Interesting CRE Listings for the Week of 8/15

This week’s selections include a Victorian-era building in downtown Bangor, Maine and an infill site near Arizona State University in Tempe, Ariz.

MAA and Post Properties, Inc. Plan $17B Merger

The merger will create the leading Sunbelt-focused apartment platform.

Economy Watch: How Millennials Are Reshaping U.S. Cities

A new Avison Young report explains how Millennials’ preferences will have a deep, lasting impact on both commercial and residential development.

Busy July for Dwight Capital

A national commercial lender ended July on a high note, funding more than $262 million in FHA/HUD loans for several multifamily communities in the country.