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NMHC Quarterly Survey Finds Apartments in Fine Fettle

Washington, D.C.–The latest Quarterly Survey of Apartment Market Conditions by the National Multi Housing Council (NMHC) confirms the general sense of strength in the apartment market.

TODAY’S DEALS: Wood Partners Grabs SoCal Land for $75M Community

Wood Partners acquires land for a $75 million luxury apartment community in California; ARA announces $38.15 million sale of property that was designed to condo specs; and SunCal purchases an idle master-planned development in Virginia.

Moody’s See Strong Fundamentals for U.S. Apartments, But Little Development Ahead

New York–According to a new report by Moody’s Investors Service, all major U.S. REIT property sectors have stable rating outlooks, with multifamily REITs, in particular, showing strong.

TODAY’S DEALS: PCCP, B&M Management to Acquire 736-Unit Community in Alabama

A PCCP-B&M Management Company JV will acquire a 736-unit Class B community in Huntsville, Ala.; Charles Dunn Company completes the sale of an 18-unit apartment building in Los Angeles; and Marcus & Millichap brokers a $13.5 million sale of a defaulted note and judgment.

TODAY’S DEALS: 300-Unit Phillips Development Gets HUD Financing

Phillips Development and Realty lands HUD financing for a Charlotte, N.C., community; Cassidy Turley BRE Commercial sells a 120-unit community in Ariz.; and Cambridge provides a $5.2 million FHA-insured refinance loan.

TODAY’S DEALS: Advenir Acquires a 220-Unit Property in Colorado Springs

Advenir kicks off its Colorado acquisition campaign with a 220-unit community; Marcus & Millichap brokers the $34.2 million sale of an asset in Washington; and Walker & Dunlop closes a $6.6 million Fannie Mae loan.

TODAY’S DEALS: Vesper Holdings Acquires 506-Bed Michigan Student Housing

Vesper Holdings acquires a 506-bed student-housing community close to the University of Michigan; Phoenix-Orbach JV acquires a $46.5 million portfolio; and Kennedy Wilson closes a $63.8 million refinancing for its Japanese subsidiary.

TODAY’S DEALS: Praedium Group, CAPREIT Acquire Minnesota Community

Praedium-CAPREIT joint venture acquires a Minnesota community for $19 million; Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation arranges $5.3 million in financing for a Seattle property; and George Smith Partners completes financings for distressed, acquisition and refi transactions.

NAHB Report Says Multifamily Stock Returns May Start to Cool

Washington, D.C.–A new report by the National Association of Home Builders suggests that the high-flying days for multifamily stocks might be drawing to a close.

Salaries for Most New Jobs Insufficient to Pay Rent

Washington, D.C.–A report by the Center for Housing Policy shows that, although some employers are hiring, those who land jobs will struggle to pay for housing with their new salary.