Regions
Economy Watch: Job Creation Continues Steady Pace
The Bureau of Labor Statistics, despite speculation involving hurricane-related delays, did indeed report the monthly employment numbers on Friday, as scheduled. The result: the U.S. economy created 171,000 jobs in October, more-or-less as expected. The unemployment rate ticked up a bit, to 7.9 percent.
TODAY’S DEALS: HFF Arranges $11.5M Refinancing for Manufactured Home Community
HFF announced it has arranged an $11.5 million refinancing for Pacific Skies Estates; and Boston Capital Invests in a tax credit rehabilitation.
SPECIAL REPORT: Hurricane Sandy Likely to Stimulate Economy in Medium Term
Commercial property financing volume has increased by 25 percent in the first few weeks of the fourth quarter, said Sam Chandan, president and chief economist of Chandan Economics.
NorSouth Constructs’ Project of the Year is Green Community for Seniors
NorSouth Constructs has announced the opening of Oliver House, the second phase of a $30 million redevelopment of Allen Wilson Terrace Public Housing by the Decatur Housing Authority.
Canadian Real Estate Investment Trust Moves for Calgary Office Towers
The Morguard Real Estate Investment Trust has made an announcement regarding its most recent addition to its office portfolio. The entity has acquired a Calgary Class-A office property after the agreement to purchase the 100 percent freehold interest in the asset was finalized.
Pennsylvania Apartment Portfolio Wins $70M Refi
A seven-building apartment property portfolio, owned by Reinhold Residential and comprised of properties in Pennsylvania, has obtained refinancing to the tune of $70.2 million. All of the properties have the distinction of being historic structures that have been converted to multifamily rental space.
MARKET SNAPSHOT: Tech Industry Shores up San Francisco’s Prime Market Status
The San Francisco Bay Area remains one of the hottest multifamily markets in the country, with employment in the technology sector serving as a boon for the city’s overall economic climate.
Economy Watch: Investors Return to the Trading Floor
Wall Street was back in business again on Wednesday, despite crippled infrastructure in the equities markets’ hometown.
TIAA-CREF Obtains $92M Loan to Buy DC Apartments
MassCourt East End, a 371-unit apartment property in the Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhood of Washington, D.C., has obtained $92.6 million in acquisition financing. Currently the property is 96 percent leased.
Carrfour Supportive Housing Develops $12M Miami Affordable Housing Community
Carrfour Supportive Housing has joined up with Tacolcy Economic Development Corporation and the Florida Housing Finance Corporation to develop a $12 million affordable community called Parkview Gardens in Miami.