Regions
Hospitality Property Values Rebound in 1Q11
New York–Integra Realty Resources’ Commercial Property Index finds that the hospitality/lodging sector has experienced the second-best growth prospects, after the multifamily sector.
New Artist Housing Fitted with Green Roof
Washington, D.C.–Volunteers are taking to the roof of Brookland Artist Lofts on Friday in Washington D.C. to add sustainable features to the property’s roof.
Student Housing in Delaware Wins Award for Best Turnaround
Newark, Del.–Campus Living Villages spent $6 million to repurpose and renovate a 665-unit student-housing community near the University of Delaware.
TODAY’S DEALS: Lee & Associates Completes $40.9M Las Vegas Transaction
Lee & Associates completes a $40.9 million acquision transaction in Las Vegas; AREA and ECI recapitalizae a multifamily portfolio to the tune of $208.5 million; and Continental Real Estate Companies completes a $6.8 million sale in Florida.
Apartment Sector Sets Records in Market Tightness and Equity Availability: NMHC
Washington, D.C.–According to the National Multi Housing Council’s latest Quarterly Survey of Apartment Market Conditions, the apartment industry continues to recover briskly.
Freddie Mac Offers $1 Billion in Multifamily Securities
McLean, Va.–Freddie Mac has announced a new offering of Structured Pass-Through Certificates (“K Certificates”), multifamily mortgage-backed securities.
Affordable Seniors Housing Meets Green Certification in the Bronx
Bronx, N.Y.–Serviam Gardens II, a 158-unit affordable seniors housing community, is the first in the Bronx to reach completion with Enterprise Green Communities Certification.
TODAY’S DEALS: MAA Completes Two Florida Acquisitions
MAA acquires two recently constructed apartment communities in Florida; Edgewood Capital finances the acquisition of a 186-unit property in Jacksonville; and Berkadia originates an acquisition loan at 80 percent LTV.
Condo in Morristown Named Community of the Year by NJBA
Morristown, N.J.–The luxury condominium community 40 Park has won Community of the Year from the New Jersey Builder’s Association.
TODAY’S DEALS: Donaldson Group and Angelo, Gordon Acquire 599-Unit Property
The Donaldson Group finalizes the acquisition of a 599-unit community in Forestville, Md.; NorthMarq Capital arranges a $32M mortgage via a life insurance company; and Prometheus expands its management role in the Pacific Northwest with three new properties.