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Cullinan Breaks Ground on Multifamily Portion of Chicago Mixed-Use Project Rock Run Collection

by Lynn Peisner

JOLIET, ILL. — Cullinan Properties has broken ground on the first phase of The View at Rock Run, a 573-unit apartment community set on 30 acres within the larger 310-acre Rock Run Collection mixed-use development in Joliet. PREMIER Design + Build Group and Humphreys & Partners Architects are, respectively, constructing and designing the community that will consist of fourteen three-story, garden-style apartment buildings. Amenities will include a pool, volleyball and bocce ball courts and a fitness center with a separate yoga area. Phase I of The View includes three residential …

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Mill-and-Miss
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Oppidan Breaks Ground on Workforce Housing in Grand Rapids

by Lynn Peisner

GRAND RAPIDS, MINN. — Oppidan Investment Co., a national property development firm headquartered in Excelsior, Minnesota, has broken ground on Mill + Miss, a new workforce housing project in Grand Rapids, located 178 miles north of Minneapolis. The 121,000-square-foot, 132-unit development is comprised of one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. The developer expects to complete the project in March 2027. Oppidan partnered with the City of Grand Rapids, the Grand Rapids Economic Development Authority, Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation Board and the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency through the state’s Workforce …

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CBRE Arranges Loan for Aery in Duluth, Minnesota

by Lynn Peisner

HERMANTOWN, MINN. — CBRE has arranged a $25.5 million Fannie Mae loan for P&R Cos. to refinance Aery, a 147-unit property in Hermantown, a western suburb of Duluth, Minn. CBRE’s Minneapolis-based team of Billy Mork, Mike Vannelli and Joel Torborg arranged the permanent, fixed-rate loan. Aery was developed in 2021 and features studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include a fitness center, pet spa, storage, an outdoor rooftop deck and patio areas with grilling stations.

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Marquette Tapped to Manage Suburban Chicago Property

by Lynn Peisner

OSWEGO, Ill. — Marquette Management, a division of Naperville, Illinois-based Marquette Cos., has been selected as property manager for Emblem Oswego, a 312-unit community in Oswego, 46 miles west of Chicago. Quarterra Group, whose parent company is Lennar, developed the property in 2024. Emblem Oswego offers one- and two-bedroom floor plans with in-unit features such as quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and private patios or balconies. Residents also have access to a pool and sundeck, fitness center, lounge, entertainment kitchen and electric vehicle charging stations. Marquette Management provides property management …

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Webinar: From Sunk Costs to Strategic Savings — Risk and Insurance Plays to Strengthen Your Multifamily Portfolio

by Sarah Daniels

The August 6 webinar “From Sunk Costs to Strategic Savings — Risk and Insurance Plays to Strengthen Your Multifamily Portfolio,” sponsored by Foxen, explored practical ways for multifamily owners and operators to address one of their largest cost concerns in 2025: insurance.  Industry experts detailed the risks of tenant-caused property damage, the operational challenges of monitoring renters insurance and the benefits of structured compliance programs. Viewers learned about property damage liability waiver programs and tenant legal liability (TLL) policies in protecting owners from uninsured losses. The panel also discussed the …

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Axiom Properties Buys Iowa Asset For $27.4 Million

by Lynn Peisner

CLINTON, IOWA — Axiom Properties has acquired The Landing of Clinton for $27.4 million. The 190-unit asset in Clinton, 147 miles west of Chicago, was sold by an undisclosed party that was represented by Northmarq’s Midwest Investment Sales team. Parker Stewart, Anthony Martinez, Alex Malzone and Dominic Martinez led the team. Built between 2016 and 2019, the Landing of Clinton consists of apartments and townhomes in a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. All units include a washer and dryer, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, wood-look flooring and …

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Village-Green
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The Art of Alignment: How to Balance Stakeholder Interests in Multifamily Property Management

by Lynn Peisner

By Diane Batayeh, Village Green To be successful at multifamily property management involves equal parts of communication, alignment and trust. There are several stakeholder groups to consider when making decisions about how best to operate and set up an apartment community for long-term success. Between residents, employees and owners, there are differing and sometimes conflicting objectives and perspectives to consider. In today’s quickly evolving multifamily landscape, satisfying everyone can be challenging, and it requires a delicate balance to maintain all stakeholders’ satisfaction while also achieving their respective goals. With the …

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Max-Grossman
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How Affordable Housing Investors Can Benefit From Property Tax Programs

by Lynn Peisner

By Max Grossman Many cities across the U.S. are grappling with two persistent challenges: a lack of affordable housing and high property taxes. While these issues may seem separate, some policymakers have implemented programs that can address both at the same time. Chicago’s affordable housing supply is short by approximately 120,000 homes and 240,000 rental units, according to the Illinois Policy Institute. Additionally, nearly one-third of Illinois residents commit more than 30 percent of their income toward housing, the most of any state in the Midwest. The city is also …

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Bedrock Completes Detroit Ground-Up Neighborhood

by Lynn Peisner

DETROIT — Bedrock has completed City Modern, a concentration of 20 newly constructed buildings, three rehabbed historic mansions, neighborhood amenities and 31,000 square feet of retail space in Detroit’s Brush Park neighborhood. The new 8-acre neighborhood includes 450 residences in a mix of apartments, townhomes, carriage homes and condominiums. The Detroit-based master developer began the project in 2015. Six architects worked on City Modern: Hamilton Anderson Associates, Merge Architects, Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects, Studio Dwell, McIntosh Poris Architects and Christian Hurttienne. Housing includes The Residences at City Modern, which offers 286 …

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O’Brien, Lighthouse Break Ground on Affordable Projects in Unity Park Neighborhood of Pontiac Michigan

by Lynn Peisner

PONTIAC, MICH. — O’Brien Construction and Lighthouse, an affordable housing developer, have broken ground on Auburn Place and Beacon Place, two affordable housing developments that will consist of 94 units. The project includes both new construction and rehabilitation. Auburn Place is a new 54-unit, five-story development. Beacon Place is adjacent to Auburn Place and is a redevelopment that include 40 apartments and townhomes. Construction timelines and rent restrictions were not disclosed.

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