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CA Ventures Launches New Entity, Promotes Key Executive
The company’s property management services is now a new company, CA Management Services, under the leadership of Beth Pinder, who was promoted to COO.
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What Stands Out in Chicago’s Luxury Multifamily Market?
As the city's high-end housing stock becomes increasingly diversified, developers are more committed to serving residents' needs. Optima President Tara Hovey shares the story behind one of the company's successful projects.
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CA Ventures Adds New VP
Taylor Gunn brings many years of experience in student housing analytics. She will lead the company’s market research and development strategies across Europe.
Student Housing

  • Chicago’s Condo Deconversion Sales: Will the Trend Last?

    Interra Realty Managing Partner Patrick Kennelly weighs in on how the practice is affecting the market and reveals details of his company's investment strategy.

    01 November 2018 14:34

  • Heitman Brings New VP on Board

    Ashish Karamchandani, who previously occupied a similar position with Magellan Investment Partners, will be part of the company’s acquisitions team.

    24 September 2018 07:36

  • Kiser Group Appoints New Senior Director

    Michael D’Agostino joined the company three years ago and brokered the sale of more than 1,000 units. He oversees Chicago North Side transactions.

    27 June 2018 12:59

  • IPA Hires Director of Senior Housing in Chicago

    Throughout her career, Jordyn Berger has originated more than $3 billion in commercial real estate debt. In her new role, she will focus on arranging senior housing financing.

    19 March 2018 13:30

  • American Realty Advisors Welcomes New Executive VP

    Based in Chicago, industry veteran Glen Weisberg will oversee the firm’s multifamily acquisition and disposition strategy.

    01 March 2018 15:38

  • Multifamily Investment 2018: Use a Scalpel—Not a Machete—to Find Value

    As value-add multifamily deals in primary markets continue to be rare finds, more investors are likely to seek yields in non-core locations this year, predicts Bryan Sullivan, vice president of acquisitions and development at The Habitat Co., in his MHN-exclusive industry outlook.

    15 January 2018 20:09

  • Arbor Realty Appoints New VP

    Sam Gold will be in charge of Freddie Mac SBL, Fannie Mae and FHA loan originations for clients in the Midwest. He will be based in the company’s Chicago office.

    21 September 2017 09:06

  • ARA Adds New SVP to Chicago Team

    James Mitchell, who brings with him 30 years of experience in real estate, will be responsible for overseeing the firm’s sales and client relationships.

    11 September 2017 17:25

  • Company Spotlight: Kiser Group

    After a strong year, which translated into $144 million in closed transactions, principals Estella and Lee Kiser have decided to focus on company re-branding, culture and staff retention in 2017.

    28 August 2017 13:06

  • Michigan Ave. Tower Scores $150M Refi

    MILA, an upscale 402-unit property in Chicago’s East Loop, was developed by a joint venture led by John Buck Co. Proceeds will refinance the construction loan.

    18 August 2017 10:36

  • 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.

    13 June 2017 14:36

  • Greystone Appoints 2 Managing Directors in Chicago

    William Montana and Christopher Sackley will coordinate the firm's multifamily sales advisory efforts in the Midwest and report to President Jim McDevitt.

    09 June 2017 09:25

  • HFF Chicago Appoints New Director

    David Gaines, former managing director at Berkadia Real Estate Advisors, brings more than 16 years of experience in multi-housing investment sales, debt placement and equity placement.

    04 May 2017 16:35

  • KIG Makes New Promotions

    The company promoted Laura Ballou and Daniel Gonzales as senior associates.

    08 March 2017 16:02

  • KIG Expands Chicago Team

    The firm added Marissa Pellegrini as sales director and promoted Jason Stevens to senior sales director.

    07 March 2017 15:13