Regions

Leasing Starts at Post Brothers’ The Duchess

The 320-unit luxury apartment building is slated for completion later this year, and it is the firm’s first New Jersey project. Paris Forino and Vijay Kale Architects oversaw the building’s design.

Tackling Affordability with Fannie Mae’s Multifamily Chief

Renters who struggle to meet rising monthly payments with modest incomes are also fighting to live close to work, school or family members. To combat this problem, Fannie Mae’s Executive Vice President and Head of Multifamily Jeff Hayward calls on all stakeholders to rethink the way they create housing for low- and moderate-income residents.

Tiny Living Brings Big Changes to Student Housing

At the 2017 NeoCon show, Tomas Eliaeson and Thomas Carlson-Reddig of Little discuss how universities can embrace smaller units without sacrificing design or space.

Kidder Mathews Taps Orange County VP

Based in the firm’s Orange County office, Johnny Chang will specialize in multifamily investments. He joins from CBRE and has transactions totaling more than $250 million under his belt.

Atlas, OpenPath JV Sells UT Apartments

The joint venture acquired the 144-unit community in Layton, Utah, in June 2013 and completed a value-add program. The asset was 99 percent occupied at the time of the sale.

4 Developments Coming to Suburban NY

The developers announcing the Mount Vernon, N.Y., projects include The Alexander Group/Bluestone, Direct Investment Development, Enclave Equities and Simone Development Cos. The initiative aligns with the state’s new $2.5 billion housing package aimed at attracting investment in market-rate housing statewide.

NMHC, NAA: US Needs 5M New Apartments by 2030

According to a new joint study, apartment supply is not keeping up with demand caused by delayed marriages, an aging population and international immigration.

Economy Watch: Closings Loom for Fashion Retailer

More than 250 stores will close by 2019 and another 400 closings could follow unless landlords grant rent relief, says the owner of such fashion brands as Ann Taylor, Dressbarn and Maurices.

Kiser Group Promotes John Meyer to Senior Director

He has been with Kiser Group for more than eight years, having joined the company as managing director. His responsibilities cover the apartment middle market in the Chicago area.

Allied Orion Expands Denver Management Portfolio

The Arel Capital-owned 141-unit property is the seventh residential asset to join The Collective Glendale, a 793-unit portfolio located near Infinity Park.