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Everett Wong, Director, Greysteel. Image courtesy of Greysteel

Greysteel Appoints New Director to LA Office

Everett Wong will serve the company’s clients throughout Southern California and will oversee institutional, middle market and private client multifamily transactions.

Marcia Diaz, Head of Originations, PGIM Real Estate Finance. Image courtesy of PGIM Real Estate Finance

Executive Q&A: Lack of Income Growth Looms Large

PGIM Real Estate Finance’s Marcia Diaz shares her views on how the increasing housing supply and a potential economic slackening could impact multifamily financing.

29th Street Capital Names New SVP

The company has added Kevin Smith to lead its multifamily development activity. He brings 25 years of experience to his new position.

Standing Out in Orange County

Western National Property Management’s Scott Wickman shares his insights on the role of Instagram, tech and communication in a successful property management strategy.

Trez Forman Expands, Opens Atlanta Office

Russ Holland will lead the private real estate lender’s expansion in the metro, which is intended to become the company’s Southeast U.S. hub.

One Theater Square in Newark, N.J., a 23-story rental property with 243 apartment homes, represented a partnership with the New Jersey Performing Arts Center and was the first ground-up apartment building in Newark in more than 50 years. It’s more than 60 percent leased after only six months and will be fully occupied by spring 2019. Image courtesy of Dranoff Properties

Why Carl Dranoff Continues to Lead Markets

Having sold off its Philadelphia apartment portfolio to Aimco, game-changer Dranoff Properties is poised to find new ways to revitalize neighborhoods in its third decade. Founder Carl Dranoff discusses his strategy, the sale and what’s next for his company.

In the Spotlight: Atlanta’s Multifamily Market

Tom Underwood, operations director at Hoar Construction, addresses the factors shaping the metro’s multifamily market, including challenges in the construction sector.

POAH’s Aaron Gornstein on Affordable Housing

The president & CEO of the national nonprofit sheds light on affordable housing finance, policy and his organization’s own plans for the years ahead.

Walker & Dunlop Adds Orange County VP

Christine Pratt has more than 15 years of experience in affordable housing financing, having previously served as a member of Freddie Mac’s small balance loan team.

CBRE Names Atlanta Vice Chairman

Robert Kadoori has more than 15 years of financing experience. He previously served as executive vice president of the company’s Capital Markets Debt & Structured Finance Multi-Housing Group.