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TODAY’S DEALS: Broad Street Advisors Arranges Financing for Dallas Project

Broad Street Advisors arranges financing for mixed-use Dallas project; AREA invests in a $100M apartment recapitailization; and NorthMarq Capital inks $31 million mortgage for Alabama student housing.

The Role of Affordable Housing in Stimulating the Economy

A study by the Center for Housing Policy shows that affordable housing can create jobs, stimulate the economy and give back to the tax base.

TODAY’S DEALS: Ironshore Capital Purchases Florida Waterfront Condominium

Ironshore Capital purchases a Florida waterfront condominium; HFF completes $240M in Washiginton, D.C. sales; and NorthMarq arranges $24M for 282-unit Maryland property.

TODAY’S DEALS: IPA Brokers Sale of Florida Properties for $63.6M

IPA brokers the sale of two multifamily assets totalling $63.6M; KeyBank provides $71.9M in refinancing to four Texas properties; and Cortland acquires condos through “friendly” foreclosure.

SPECIAL REPORT: NMHC Annual Meeting Draws Upbeat Crowd

Palm Springs, Calif.–Despite slow job creation, panelists at the NHMC Apartment Strategies Conference remain positive about the outlook for the apartment sector.

Apartments to See Healthy Rent Growth in 2011

Carrollton, Texas–Rent growth for U.S. apartment properties was good in 2010, but it will be even better in 2011, according to projections by MPF Research.

TODAY’S DEALS: Berkadia Originates $23.7M for Wash. Property

Berkadia Commercial Mortgage originates $23.7M for Wash. property; AREA Property Partners invests $100M in the recapitalization of Maryland apartments; and Dizengoff-Trading Company purchases 65 condo units in Palm Beach.

SPECIAL REPORT: Apartment Construction Is Inadequate to Meet Growing Demand

Orlando, Fla.–Speakers at the NAHB Builders’ Show agree that the supply of apartments is falling seriously short of what is required to meet the increasing demand generated by renters in a slowly recovering economy.

Economy Watch: Foreclosures at Record Levels in 2010

2010 saw a record number of foreclosures; Neil Barofsky warns of the possibility of future bailouts; and many Americans are still desperate for work.

TODAY’S DEALS: Hendricks & Partners Sells 740-Bed Student Housing Community

Hendricks & Partners sells a student housing community near University of Kentucky; Marcus & Millichap brokers sale of Houston multifamily property; and ARA completes sale of Denver apartment.