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Multifamily Investor Sentiment Strengthens, Urgency Builds to Deliver More Affordable Housing, 2026 Emerging Trends Forecast Reveals

by Lynn Peisner

Commercial real estate industry leaders are more bullish on the investment prospects for the multifamily sector than they were a year ago, according to the newly released 2026 Emerging Trends in Real Estate forecast conducted by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and PwC. Among major property types on a scale of 1 to 5 — where 1 is abysmal and 5 is excellent — multifamily (including single-family rentals) achieved a rating of 3.67, second only to mixed-use/alternative assets, which posted a rating of 3.69. The industrial/distribution sector scored 3.61, followed …

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The NRP Group Opens The Lofton in Columbus

by Lynn Peisner

COLUMBUS, OHIO — The NRP Group has completed and opened The Lofton, a 245-unit affordable housing community in the South High neighborhood of Columbus. Developed in partnership with the City of Columbus and a nonprofit group called Community Development for All People, the property’s units are reserved for households earning incomes ranging from 30 to 80 percent of area median income. The Lofton features a mix of one- to four-bedroom residences and a 3,500-square-foot ground-floor commercial space that will house a daycare operator. Amenities include a fitness center, a community …

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Casa Familia, Pinnacle Break Ground on $27 Million Inclusive Community in Miami

by Lynn Peisner

MIAMI — Casa Familia and Pinnacle have broken ground on Gardens at Casa Familia, a 50-unit affordable housing property designed to serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The $27 million project is being funded through multiple sources including Low-Income Housing Tax Credit equity. Nonprofit Casa Familia, which specializes in affordable housing for people with disabilities, partnered with Miami-based developer Pinnacle to build the community. Construction began in September, and completion is slated for the first quarter of 2027. The four-story building will feature 50 one-bedroom apartments, each equipped with …

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Abacus Breaks Ground on Arbor House in Palm Beach County

by Lynn Peisner

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLA. — JLL has arranged a $77.5 million construction loan for New York City-based Abacus Capital Group to develop Arbor House in Palm Beach Gardens. A publicly traded real estate investment company was the lender for the four-year, floating-rate loan. JLL’s team was led by Mona Carlton, Joshua Odessky and Michael Romero. The 13-story, 302-unit Arbor House will feature an attached garage with 480 parking spaces and a 7,000-square-foot amenity deck on the eighth floor that will be the site of a wellness and fitness center, cold …

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Woda Cooper Opens Affordable Housing Community in Marquette, Wisconsin

by Lynn Peisner

MARQUETTE, MICH. — Woda Cooper Cos. and the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC) have opened Black Rock Crossing in Marquette. Black Rock Crossing offers 50 affordable rental homes, including 26 one-bedroom apartments and 24 two-bedroom apartments. The units are reserved for residents earning a mix of incomes ranging from 30 to 80 percent of area median income. Nine units are set aside for members of KBIC. Amenities include a second-floor outdoor terrace, a multipurpose room with a kitchenette, a fitness center, a laundry area, an outdoor playground and a patio …

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JPI Breaks Ground on $103 Million Workforce Housing Community in Denton, Texas

by Lynn Peisner

DENTON, TEXAS — JPI has broken ground on Jefferson Quail Creek, a $103.2 million, 415-unit development in the Dallas suburb of Denton. Located at 3855 Hudsonwood Road, Jefferson Quail Creek will include one-, two- and three-bedroom units and such amenities as a resort-style pool, a courtyard with grills, a beer garden with an outdoor kitchen and seating, a main club room with a café, a resident lounge with TVs and gaming stations, an indoor-outdoor fitness center and yoga studio, open green space and an enclosed dog park. An indoor mail …

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Greystone Provides $114.5 Million Bridge Loan for Queens Affordable Housing Redevelopment

by Lynn Peisner

NEW YORK CITY — Greystone has provided a $114.5 million bridge loan on behalf of Iris Holdings Group for the acquisition and rehabilitation of The State Preservation Portfolio, a 753-unit affordable housing portfolio. The nine properties are located throughout the borough of Queens. Iris Holdings Group partnered with the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development to preserve and redevelop the portfolio for families of varying levels of income affordability for the next 40 years. Iris Holdings Group will be updating building systems and enhancing accessibility features.

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How Property Tax Tools Can Spur Affordable Housing Development

by Lynn Peisner

As apartment rents climb and home prices soar, more Americans struggle to find stable, affordable housing. While many factors contribute to this growing affordability crisis one often overlooked but considerable, housing cost is property taxation. After World War II, the American dream was built on the foundation of homeownership. With the GI Bill’s help, returning veterans could purchase homes. Homeownership became a significant source of savings and wealth, enabling families to build equity over time as property values generally appreciated. In effect, homeownership became a form of “forced” savings that …

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New York City Selects RYBAK for $350 Million Coney Island Redevelopment Project

by Lynn Peisner

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK — Following a request for proposals, the New York City Economic Development Corp. (NYCEDC) has selected RYBAK Development to build a 505-unit, mixed-income community on Surf Avenue between West 21st and 22nd streets in Coney Island. The project, named Tilyou Towers, was designed by Brooklyn-based IMC Architecture. RYBAK plans to begin construction in 2027 and estimates the project will be complete by 2030. The site was a former parking lot owned by the city. Twenty-five percent of the units at Tilyou Towers will be set as aside …

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The Annex Group Begins Development of $57 Million Affordable Housing Community in Charlotte

by Lynn Peisner

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Annex Group has broken ground on Central at Old Concord, a 200-unit affordable housing community in Charlotte. The building on the 3.5-acre site will include one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments reserved for renters earning up to 70 percent of area median income. The project is cost is approximately $57 million. Completion is slated for summer 2027. Partners on the project include Cline Design, McAdams, Shelter Investment Group, ECS Southeast LLP, August Mack Environmental, Capital Consultants, Drucker and Falk, DELCK Group LLC and Impact Housing Indiana Corp. …

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