Regions

Work Under Way on Collings at LumberYard Apartments

Ground has been broken on the first phase of the Collings at the LumberYard, a new apartment property in the borough of Collingswood’s downtown.

Campus Advantage Announces $150 Million Joint Venture with Major Public Pension Fund

Campus Advantage has announced a $150 million joint venture with a major public pension plan that provides investment services to the benefit of public employees and state and local governments.

EdR Partners with Elauwit Networks as Ancillary Income Generator

EdR, a student housing developer, has purchased a 10 percent interest in Elauwit Networks—an Internet, video and telephone service provider.

Florida Crystals, a Newcomer to Multifamily Development, is Sweet on Delray Deal

The swift growth in demand for multifamily living in recent years has spurred many experienced multifamily developers to announce plans to develop new projects. That same demand is now tempting would-be housing developers whose renown was built outside the multifamily industry.

Economy Watch: Housing Market Gets Some Legs

According to the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices released, all three headline composites ended 2012 with strong gains.

Upper East Side Condos Hit the Market

In yet another indication of the return of the NYC condo market from its zombie period (ending perhaps in 2012), 150 E. 72nd St. has launched condominium sales.

Joint Venture to Develop 131-Unit Pittsburgh Community

Pennrose Properties and Ralph A. Falbo Inc. have begun development on a multifamily community called The Gateway at Summerset, located in the Squirrel Hill section of Pittsburgh.

Tight Credit, Flawed Appraisals and Erratic Supply Chain Hurt Jobs, Housing

The budding housing revival driven by pent-up consumer demand still faces a number of obstacles, including tight credit for builders along with a stretched lot and building supply system in many markets that are barely keeping up with demand.

TODAY’S DEALS: SoCal LIHTC Property Trades for $23.4M

Marcus & Millichap arranges the $23.4 million sale of LIHTC property; SBV Communities enters South Carolina with a 332-unit buy; and Alliant Capital closes on a $4.95 million loan.

Yardi Signs On Again as an IREM Industry Partner

The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM®) announced that Santa Barbara-based Yardi Systems Inc. has become a 2013 IREM® “Industry Partner” at the highest level of participation, continuing a long-time, mutually rewarding relationship between the two organizations.