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FTK Construction Wins $13.7 Million Contract for Affordable Housing Project in Dallas, TX
FTK Construction Services has been awarded a $13,687,175 contract to rehabilitate the West Virginia Apartments, a 204-unit affordable housing community in Dallas, Texas. This marks FTK’s first project with April Housing, the property’s owner. Expected to be complete...
Washington Bill Seeks to Address Increasing Housing Costs for Seniors
The Washington State Legislature is taking action to address the rising costs of senior housing with the passing of House Bill 1204, which aims to ease the financial strain on residents of senior mobile and manufactured home parks by allowing them to have a roommate...
California Polytechnic State University’s $1 Billion Student Housing Project to Feature 4,200 Beds
California Polytechnic State University has partnered with FullStack Modular, Steinberg Hart Architects, and design-build contractor Whiting-Turner for the development of a new 4,200-bed student housing, which will be located on the San Luis Obispo campus. The $1...
Ohio State Budget Proposal Earmarks $100 Million for Affordable Housing Development
In a step to address housing affordability issues, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s proposed two-year state budget includes a $100 million investment in the Ohio Housing Investment Opportunity Program to increase the development of affordable housing, especially in rural...
Monarch Private Capital’s $275 Million HSBC-Led Bond Issuance for Affordable Housing
Monarch Private Capital has issued a $275 million bond which will be used to finance 58 affordable housing projects across Georgia, South Carolina, and Oklahoma. HSBC acted as the Sole Placement Agent for this asset-backed securities transaction. To repay the...
EDA Awards $64M Tax Credit for Jersey City’s Bayfront Housing Development
The first phase of Jersey City’s Bayfront housing project is advancing after the Economic Development Authority approved a $64 million tax credit award under the Aspire program. The Bayfront Promenade will add 210 rental units, with 74 designated as affordable...
New Student Housing Complex Coming to Wisconsin with 12-Story Theory Madison Project
A new student housing complex is set to rise in Madison, Wisconsin, as construction begins on Theory Madison, which is slated to open in summer 2026. The 12-story development aims to help address the shortage of affordable housing units, particularly for University of...
$344.2 Million Secured to Refinance Brookdale Senior Living’s Portfolio
JLL has successfully secured a $344.2 million, seven-year fixed-rate note for Brookdale Senior Living, which will be used to refinance a portfolio of 47 senior housing communities. Spanning 14 states, the portfolio includes 5,102 units offering independent, assisted,...
Seattle, WA Commits $108 Million to Affordable Housing
Tackling Seattle’s growing housing needs and promoting long-term affordability, Mayor Bruce Harrell has announced that the city is committing a $108 million investment in affordable housing, which will come from Seattle's 2023 Housing Levy. This initiative will...
$64.2 Million Investment to Boost Affordable Housing in Boston, MA
In a step to address Boston's housing needs, Mayor Michelle Wu has announced that $64.2 million has been earmarked for the creation and preservation of 637 affordable housing units across eight Boston neighborhoods. The funding will support twelve mixed-income housing...
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