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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.

TODAY’S DEALS: Marcus & Millichap Arranges $14.2M Sale in LA

Marcus & Millichap represents the private buyer and seller in a 71-unit sale; Heritage Capital enters a value-add play in Charlotte; and Eastern Consolidated arranges the sale of a mixed-use property in Tribeca.

Economy Watch: Retail Sales Drop in January

Census Bureau says retail sales are down month-over-month, but up year-over-year. In addition, the MBA reports a 35 percent increase in January single-family sales from December.

In Spite of Difficulties, Virtus Still Sees Opportunity in Student Housing

While investing in student housing has recently become more difficult due to inventory and financial constraints, Virtus Real Estate Capital remains optimistic about the health of the sector, especially near tier-one schools.

TODAY’S DEALS: HFF Arranges $230M for Six-Property Multi-State Student Housing Portfolio

HFF arranges $230 million for a student housing portfolio; IPA brokers a 268-unit sale for AvalonBay; and Sperry Van Ness – Imbrie Realty completes a $5.5 million value-add transaction in Oregon.