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TODAY’S DEALS: Cornerstone Acquires Baltimore Apartment from The DSF Group

HFF brokers the sale of a 14-story high-rise in Baltimore; Berkadia provides $28 million for two Texas acquisitions; and RED closes a $26.2 million seniors housing construction loan.

Economy Watch: Mortgage Delinquencies Closer to “Normal” Levels

The MBA reports a decrease in residential delinquencies, while Bureau of Labor stats show that the the Consumer Price Index increased 0.1 percent in January.

TODAY’S DEALS: KBS Legacy Partners Acquires 240-Unit Asset in North Carolina

KBS Legacy Partners completes a $28 million apartment acquisition; The RADCO Companies picks up a 297-unit multifamily property in Atlanta; and NorthMarq Capital finalizes the $10.2 million refinancing of a USC student housing portfolio.

Economy Watch: Home Starts Take a Dip in January

Housing starts drop 16 percent in January, and the Fed releases minutes hinting that tapering will continue at the slow pace previously seen.

Pembrook Originates Acquisition, Renovation Financing for Denver-Area Apts.

Pembrook Capital Management originates an $18.6 million bridge loan to facilitate the sale of Mountain Vista, a 257-unit multifamily property located in the Denver suburb of Lakewood.

Wood Partners Sees a Strong Lease-Up in Charlotte

Wood Partners has opened Perimeter Lofts, a new 246-unit apartment community in the heart of the booming Northlake area of Charlotte, N.C.

Economy Watch: Did the Stimulus Stimulate the Economy?

The Congressional Budget Office examines the impact of the federal stimulus on its fifth anniversary, and both overseas stocks and commodities see an uptick on Presidents’ Day.

TODAY’S DEALS: Equity Residential Sells Atlanta Apartment to CBRE Global Investors

JLL brokers Equity Residential’s sale of an Atlanta apartment community; Greystone closes a $60.5 million bridge loan in Georgia; and NorthMarq Capital provides refinance loans totaling $17.4 million for two apartments in Minnesota.

TODAY’S DEALS: JV to Renovate 1.5 MSF Dallas Tower

A joint venture acquires vacant Dallas office tower with the intent to convert; a 204-unit, Class A apartment trades for $11.3 million in Ohio; and $2.76M in acquisition financing is closed under Fannie Mae’s Small Loans program

Centerline Capital Unveils New Healthcare Lending Platform

Centerline Capital Group has announced the addition of a national healthcare lending platform. The new program will fund a variety of multifamily healthcare related projects such as community-based residential care, assisted living, memory care and nursing homes.