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Modular Technology Part of San Jose Multifamily Project

Innovative modular technology and sustainable practices are among the hallmarks of a new San Jose, Calif., development called Domain.

Economy Watch: New Home Sales Rise in November

The Census Bureau reported on Thursday that the rate of new home sales was an annualized rate of 377,000 units in November, up from 361,000 in October.

TODAY’S DEALS: TIAA-CREF Buys Into Manhattan’s Tallest Rental

TIAA-CREF becomes the 49 percent owner of 8 Spruce Street; The Dermot Co. and AFL-CIO break ground on Manhattan’s Upper West Side; and Johnson Capital arranges a FHA 223(f) refinance loan at interest in the 2 percent range.

HIT Invests $33M for Second Phase of Old Colony Redevelopment

The AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust has invested $33.5 million in the $61.4 million development of 129 new apartments at Old Colony, one of Boston’s largest public housing properties.

Corvias Campus Living Announces Two Key Appointments

Corvias Group announced that it has hired Jennifer Dilley as vice president of student affairs and Ronald LaPorte as vice president of business development of Corvias Campus Living, the company’s student housing division.

Cortland Partners Expands Jacksonville Presence with 391-Unit Acquisition

Cortland Partners has acquired Avistele at Deerwood, a 391-home, 42-acre community located in the most affluent neighborhood of Jacksonville, Fla.

Economy Watch: Case-Shiller Home Price Indexes Jump

The U.S. home-price recovery seems to be a sustained one, if the latest S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices are any indication.

CAPREIT Finances Acquisition of Virginia Multifamily Properties

CAPREIT Inc. has obtained separate loans for the acquisition of two apartment properties in Newport News. The loans, which total about $19.8 million, were originated by Walker & Dunlop Inc. through Freddie Mac’s Capital Markets Execution Program.

Fifield Companies Sells Chicago Community for $302M, Begins Work on New Luxury Development

In a joint venture, Fifield Companies and Pacific Life Insurance Co. have announced they have sold an 848-unit multifamily community in Chicago to REIT Morguard Corp. for $302 million. This marks the highest amount paid for a Chicago apartment tower since May 2011.

TODAY’S DEALS: Vornado Buys Interest in 1,328-Unit Manhattan Asset

Vornado buys into a large Tribeca asset; Charles Dunn Co. completes an L.A. sale to the tune of $10.8 million; and The Sterling Group opens a luxury asset in Alabama.