Jackson Chen

Jackson Chen is a Connecticut-based freelance writer who has reported on real estate for more than five years. He cut his teeth with real estate journalism when he previously wrote for Real Estate Weekly, the longest-running real estate publication in New York City. He has been writing for Multi-Housing News since late 2019.

MDH Partners Lands $84M Bridge Loan for Major Acquisition

The company is using the financing to buy a portfolio of 16 industrial properties across five states.

Summit Holdings Breaks Ground on $50M HQ

The insurance company will move 500 employees to its new headquarters in Lakeland, Fla.

Chicago Industrial Portfolio Commands $154M

In one of the metro’s largest such deals this year, Venture One sold a collection of 28 properties across 11 of the metro’s 19 submarkets.

Ardian Real Estate Sells Munich Office Campus

The French investment company sold the 10-building Konrad property, which is fully occupied, hosting 30 tenants across 366,000 square feet.

Simon Property Group Breaks Ground in Oklahoma

The retail REIT’s new 340,000-square-foot open-air shopping center in Jenks is scheduled to open by spring 2021.

Trammell Crow Kicks Off 1.7 MSF Project in Illinois

Scheduled for completion by mid-2021, the distribution center will be a build-to-suit for Ferrara Candy Co.

Asian Investor Enters $680M JV to Acquire US Industrial Assets

Industrial Logistics Properties Trust has sold a 39 percent stake in its 9.2 million-square-foot portfolio.

Hammerson Wraps UK Retail Blockbuster

The British developer has closed on the largest portfolio sale of its kind in a decade.

Mindspace to Open 1st Philadelphia Coworking Location

In addition to its 42,000-square-foot shared space, the firm will manage the historic Wanamaker Building’s office amenities.

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Pier 1 Files for Bankruptcy, Looks for Buyer

In the process, the home furnishings retailer will close as many as 450 locations.