CHICAGO — The Apartment Source (TAS), a real estate firm specializing in multifamily leasing, has merged its property management division with Westward360, a property manager for rental asset owners and community associations. The merger brings together two companies in the Chicago real estate market. According to a release, Westward360’s reputation in property management will help TAS expand into new Chicago and suburban markets, while Westward360 will broaden its portfolio.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Rosewood Property Co., a Dallas-based investment and development company, has opened a new office in Charlotte. Additionally, the company hired Caci Jaeger to lead the new office as senior vice president of Carolinas. In her new role, Jaegar will manage and direct multifamily development activities throughout the region. She will also oversee the office’s operations and staff. Jaeger previously served as a partner with Charlotte-based Cedar Square. She has also held positions with LCOR Inc. and Corebridge. She earned her undergraduate degree in urban studies from Brown …
WASHINGTON, D.C. — William Pulte, director of the United States Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), has replaced several members of the governing boards of government-sponsored entities (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The removals were announced through regulatory filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 17. According to The Wall Street Journal, Pulte removed eight members of the board of Fannie Mae. The removed board members were Amy Alving, Christopher Brummer, Michael Heid, Simon Johnson, Diane Lye, Diane Nordin, Chetlur Ragavan and Michael Seelig. Additionally, Pulte appointed Clinton Jones, …
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — Mark-Taylor Cos., a developer, owner and investment manager based in Scottsdale, Arizona, has established a new executive leadership team. The company was founded in 1985. The members of the new leadership team include:
NEW YORK CITY AND PLANO, TEXAS — Franklin BSP Realty Trust Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NewPoint Holdings JV LLC, a multifamily loan originator based in Plano. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. Launched in 2021, NewPoint has an existing servicing portfolio of $54.7 billion, including mortgages for market-rate multifamily, affordable housing, seniors housing, healthcare and manufactured housing properties across the nation. The company operates as both a direct lender and third-party …
CHICAGO — Daniel Levin, founder and chairman of Chicago-based developer and property manager Habitat Co., has passed away at the age of 94. Levin founded the company in 1971 to manage a series of housing projects totaling 25,000 units across several states, including South Commons, a 28-acre urban renewal project on Chicago’s South Side. Habitat now has $3 billion in assets and 10,000 units under management. Levin began his career as a lawyer at a small firm in Detroit, where he represented the Chicago-based developer of Lafayette Park, a 78-acre mixed-use …
PHILADELPHIA — Pennrose, a Philadelphia-based developer and operator of affordable and mixed-income housing, has appointed Timothy Henkel as CEO. Henkel, who formerly served as president, will oversee the company’s development and property management activities across 17 states, the District of Columbia and the Caribbean. As part of the succession plan, Executive Chairman of the Board Richard Barnhart and CEO Mark Dambly have transitioned from day-to-day responsibilities with the organization to active members of the Pennrose board. Additionally, Pennrose has named Charlie Adams as president of development. In this role, Adams will …
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Franklin Street, a commercial real estate services firm based in Tampa, has launched a multifamily investment sales division for Texas markets. Patrick Strake will lead the new business unit, which will operate as a seven-person team from Franklin Street’s existing office in Austin. The Austin office opened approximately a year ago and now consists of roughly 20 professionals who also offer services for land, office and industrial verticals.
DALLAS — Dominium, an affordable housing developer and owner-operator based in Dallas, has selected Mark Moorhouse and Kyle Hansen to share leadership responsibilities for the company as co-CEOs. The move comes as senior managing partner Paul Sween becomes chairman of Dominium’s board of directors. In his new position, Sween will oversee the board of directors and set its agenda. He will continue to serve as a partner in the firm. Moorhouse and Hansen will work in partnership to lead the overall strategy and direction of the company. Moorhouse will continue …
CHICAGO — RMK Management Corp. has been named property manager for The Raven Residences, a transit-oriented rental community at 4733 N. Wolcott Ave. in Chicago’s Ravenswood neighborhood. Adjacent to the Ravenswood Metra station and walkable to the CTA’s Damen Brown Line stop, the property features 167 apartments and townhomes across two four-story brick buildings. The Raven was developed by Harlem Irving Cos. in 2023 and is currently 93 percent leased. Rents at The Raven start at $1,777 per month.
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