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Economy Watch: Federal Budget Deal Reached
Congress, which served as a drag on the economy in 2013 with its uncertainty-generating behavior, took a small step toward more consistent policymaking in 2014–it is an election year, after all–by passing a modest budget deal.
TODAY’S DEALS: MCS Capital Acquires 1,720-Bed Student Housing Asset
A joint venture sells a student housing asset serving Virginia Tech; URS Capital Partners completes its first apartment acquisition in Florida; and Johnson Capital’s Denver office arranges a $6 million loan.
Economy Watch: Net Household Worth Highest Ever
The Federal Reserve reported that U.S. household net worth increased in the third quarter, reaching a new high of nearly $77.3 trillion in 3Q13 compared with $75.3 trillion in 2Q13.
TODAY’S DEALS: Harmony, Spy Rock Sell Luxury Apartment in Virginia
ARA brokers a luxury Virginia sale; CBRE/New England arranges a $25.6 million disposition in Massachusetts; and NorthMarq Capital arranges a $22.5 million interest-only Freddie Mac loan for the acquisition of an apartment property.
Renters Face Affordable Housing Crisis, Harvard Housing Study Reports
Renters are spending more of their monthly incomes on housing than ever before.
Economy Watch: Jobs Created Across Economic Sectors
A number of major sectors of the economy created jobs in November, according to the mostly positive jobs report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
TODAY’S DEALS: Cohen Financial Secures $27.7M Construction Loan Miami Condo
Cohen Financial provides a construction loan to a nearly sold out Miami condo; Morgan Properties and Core Properties acquire a 500-unit portfolio in Maryland; and NorthMarq Capital’s Denver office executes two loans totaling $33.12 million.
Economy Watch: 200k+ Jobs Created in November
The U.S. economy created 203,000 jobs in November, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, roughly the same as in October, and a bit more than expected.
TODAY’S DEALS: Campus Advantage Buys 850-Bed Student Housing Asset in Georgia
HFF arranges the sale of a newly built student housing property; Federal Capital Partners provides $10 million for a high-rise student housing asset in North Carolina; and Johnson Capital arranges a $6 million takeout loan for a newly constructed property.
Economy Watch: New Home Sales Jump in October
The Census Bureau reported a spike in new home sales, with sales at an annualized rate of 440,000 units in October, compared with 354,000 units in September, which represents an increase of 25.4 percent for the month.