Month: July 2020

Credit/Debit Card Spending Picking Up

The U.S. Census Bureau released its second-quarter GDP estimates and reported that personal consumption spending fell by nearly 35% on a seasonally adjusted annual rate.

PointOne Holdings Partners with Realty Capital Management to Develop 266-Unit Luxury Midrise Multifamily Project in Dallas Suburb

MANSFIELD, TX – South Florida real estate firm PointOne Holdings has partnered with Realty Capital Management to develop a 266-unit multifamily community in Mansfield, a suburb of Dallas Fort Worth, Texas. Main Street Lofts Phase II will be built on an eight-acre site and will be comprised of four midrise buildings featuring exceptional amenities, including…
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New Unemployment Claims Increased to 1.4 Million Last Week

New Unemployment Claims Increased to 1.4 M Last Week Layoffs are still happening with 1.4 million new filers for unemployment insurance, a slight increase of 12,000 from the prior week. By:  Nadia Evangelou

Recent Stats on Eviction Courts in Some Cities, States and Counties

Today I had a lengthy article posted on multifamilyexecutive.com about evictions and looming deadlines for residents, owners and Congress. This portion didn’t make the final version of the story. It details the eviction court situation in a few markets. Local statistics are being reported about residents’ request for legal help. According to Legal Services Corp.,…
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Optimus Properties Expands Southern California Footprint with Acquisition of 100-Unit Condominium Development in Van Nuys

LOS ANGELES, CA – Optimus Properties, LLC, a Century City based real estate company, has expanded its footprint in Southern California with a 100-condominium unit acquisition in Van Nuys valued at approximately $21 Million. Optimus has been deploying capital in larger assets located near major employment centers in greater Los Angeles, including the recent purchase…
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Do I need an attorney for my commercial real estate deal, or is my broker enough protection?

Does a seller or a buyer of commercial real estate really have to hire an attorney? The unmistakable answer is, “Yes!” A broker is a licensed professional who you hire to negotiate the sale or purchase of a real estate for a fee or a commission. However, they are typically not attorneys. Many of them…
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Pending Home Sales Mount 16.6% Increase in June

All four regions of the country experienced growth in month-over-month pending home sales transactions, while the Northeast was the only region to not record increases in year-over-year pending transactions.

Homeownership Rate Increased During the Pandemic, According to the U.S. Census

According to the Census Bureau’s Residential Vacancies and Homeownership report for Q2 2020, the homeownership rate increased by nearly 4 percentage points, to 67.9%.

Gardner Capital Completes Construction of 116-Unit Alameda View Affordable Housing Community in Aurora, Colorado

DALLAS, TX – Gardner Capital, a family-owned private equity firm specializing in multifamily housing and renewable energy development and investment, recently completed the Alameda View Apartments, a new affordable housing complex in Aurora, Colo. Gardner Capital developed the Alameda View Apartments in partnership with the City of Aurora; CHFA provided low-income housing tax credit for…
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Comparing Mortgage Payment Status by State

NAR has analyzed the ability of mortgage holders to meet their mortgage payments by state, age group, and income.