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Starwood Spins Off Single-Family Rental REIT

Shares in Starwood Waypoint Residential Trust, a single-family rental real estate investment trust, have started regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol SWAY.

Vitus Group Acquires New Jersey Affordable Housing Asset

Vitus Group has launched a value-add play with the acquisition of Penny Point Apartments, a 152-unit affordable housing community located in Egg Harbor, N.J.

TODAY’S DEALS: NorthMarq Arranges $25.8M Refi for Texas Student Housing

NorthMarq arranges $25.8 million for a 1,006-bed property serving Texas A&M; Grandbridge Real Estate Capital closes $27.0 million for an apartment in Georgia; and a five-unit Brooklyn apartment sets a record price per square foot in Prospect Heights.

Video – Reis Q4 2013 Apartment Trends

Reis VP of Economics & Research, Dr. Victor Calanog, provides an update on the apartment sector performance for the fourth quarter of 2013.

Mack Urban Plans New Development in Portland

Mack Urban has purchased 1.67 acres of prime waterfront property in Portland’s South Waterfront District, and plans to develop a six-story mid-rise multifamily structure featuring up to 281 apartments.

Carroll Organization Acquires 11th Florida Multifamily Property

Carroll Organization continues to expand its southern portfolio. The group recently completed its eleventh acquisition in Florida with the purchase of the 204-unit Island Club at Atlantic Beach.

Economy Watch: CBO Says Budget Deficit Shrinking for Now

The Congressional Budget Office estimates a $514 billion deficit for 2014. In addition, CoreLogic reports that year-over-year home prices are up 11 percent for December, though the trend points to a plateau.

Freddie Mac Singles Out Top 2013 Multifamily Lenders

After a year that saw Freddie Mac settle nearly $26 billion in new multifamily volume, its second largest figure ever following a banner 2012, the GSE announces its top lenders for 2013.

ULI and Enterprise Release Comprehensive Affordable Housing Solutions Report

The supply gap between affordable rental units and extremely low-income renters continues to widen. ULI and Enterprise Community Partners address the issues surrounding the availability of affordable housing in their new report: Bending the Cost Curve.

Luxury TF Cornerstone Condo in L.I.C. Reaches Full Occupancy

The View, a luxury condo in the Queens neighborhood of Long Island City, has reached 100 percent occupancy. Modern Spaces handled sales.