Regions

INVESTMENT: Helios Capital Transacts More than $40M in Non-Performing Mortgages

Woodbridge, N.J.– Helios Capital LLC, a New Jersey-based commercial loan-advisory firm specializing in small balance non performing commercial loans in the secondary market under $25 million, says that it has completed more than $40 million in commercial loan transactions in N.Y. and N.J. over the past 12 months.

Lottery Begins for Affordable-Income Apartments at $220M Project in the Bronx

New York, N.Y.–Joy Construction Corp. has just kicked off the first lottery for St. Ann’s Terrace in the Bronx, making available 380 of the 641 residences.

Chicago’s Newest Luxury Rental

Chicago–EnV Luxury Apartments is a 249-unit, 29-story project in Chicago.

DEAL OF THE DAY: George Smith Arranges $112M 223(f) Refi at 3.75% Interest, 80% LTV

Santa Clarita, Calif.–Commercial real estate investment banking firm George Smith Partners (GSP) arranged the refinance of a multifamily property, The Colony Townhomes, in Santa Clarita, Calif., utilizing HUD’s 223(f) program.

SPECIAL REPORT: CMBS Industry has to Contend with Massive Amounts of New Regulations Under Financial Reform Laws

New York–New financial reform regulations may have the effect of limiting the number of players in the CMBS industry.

Proposed FASB Standard Has Some U.S. Contractors Worried

Washington, D.C.–A proposed new accounting standard has some general contractors concerned that it might make it more difficult to proceed on construction projects as demand returns for new structures—such as multifamily.

Luxe List Home Adds 12 Atlanta Communities to Its 2010 List

Los Angeles–Luxe List Home has chosen 12 luxury apartment communities in Atlanta for inclusion in the 2010 Luxe List, an online residential resource that connects luxury rental customers with apartments in the U.S.

Brandywine Homes Rescues Stalled Redevelopment Plan in Garden Grove, Calif.

Garden Grove, Calif.–Where others have tried and failed, Brandywine Homes is succeeding.

DEAL OF THE DAY: Chozick Realty Brokers Sale of Property for $7.05M

Bloomfield, Conn.- Rick Chozick and Ryan Perkoski of Hartford based Chozick Realty Inc. arranged the sale of Wedgewood Apartments, located in Bloomfield, Conn. for $7,050,000.

‘Foong on Finance’: Historic Preservation Awards

The National Housing & Rehabilitation Association (NHRA) in association with the National Trust Community Investment Corp. has honored eight historic buildings in its annual awards ceremony.