Regions
Seattle-Area Community Commands $56M
RISE Properties Trust and Aegon Real Assets US partnered to acquire the 236-unit property in Federal Way, south of Seattle, with plans to restore and reposition the aging property.
Podcast: What’s Hindering Affordable Housing Construction
NAA Director of Industry, Research and Analysis Paula Munger discusses the factors that influence today’s affordable housing market. Is it mainly increasing construction costs? Or do land scarcity and NIMBY-ism play key roles, too?
Arbor Realty Originates $50M Refi for Chicago-Area Assets
Two recently renovated suburban Chicago properties built in the 1970s have received Fannie Mae refinancing following the conclusion of major value-add programs.
Developers Close on $38M in Financing for DC Project
Located next to an historic theater in Washington, D.C.’s Deanwood neighborhood, The Strand Residences will deliver 86 affordable units by January 2021.
Origin Investments Breaks Ground on $69M Colorado Apartments
Built in a joint venture with Massimino Development, the 280-unit community will also include affordable housing for residents making 60 percent or less of the area’s median income.
Steadfast’s REIT Merger Creates Firm with $3.3B in Assets
Steadfast Apartment REIT has acquired three affiliated REITs in separate stock-for-stock, tax-free transactions. The deal is expected to close in 2020.
Affordable Senior Housing Project Wraps Up in NYC
Foxy Management and Alembic Community Development built the Bronx project, 1880 Boston Road, in conjunction with city organizations. The 168-unit property has a price tag of about $77.8 million.
Cushman & Wakefield Represents Fifield Cos. in Chicago Deal
Jason Stevens and Todd Stofflet arranged the sale of Luxe on Chicago and secured one of the highest per-unit prices in the city’s West Town neighborhood.
The Habitat Co. Bolsters Condominium Division
David Barnhart, the newly appointed vice president, will work alongside Shruti Kumar, appointed as regional manager, in overseeing the company’s portfolio in Chicago, Detroit and Tampa.
Q&A: Sustainable Operations Practices From FirstService Residential
Kelly Dougherty, director of energy management at FS Energy, explains how the company handles expenses and maximizes operating budgets to enhance building efficiencies.