Upgrading Apartments Without Upsetting the Bank
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Upgrading Apartments Without Upsetting the Bank

With an estimated 300,000 new apartment units being built every year, older apartment complexes can be a turn off to renters, especially if they are outdated. New apartment complexes are being built with all the bells and whistles to attract millennials who tend to have high expectations of living arrangements. So, while these Class A…

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What to Expect in Commercial Real Estate for 2015

2014 was the year for commercial real estate growth. Multifamily sector soared to new records, industrial demand outpaced supply, and retail transaction price were up significantly in various regions of the United States. So, while there may not be a magical crystal ball that can tell us how commercial real estate will fair in 2015,…

FCA Now Owns and Manages Two Apartment Complexes in Suburban Chicago

FCA has purchased and now manages Clarendon Arms Apartments and Mobile Ave Apartments WHEATON, Ill., (January 1, 2015) – First Capital Advisors, LLC (FCA) announced today that the company now owns and manages Clarendon Arms Apartments in Clarendon Hills, Ill., and Mobile Ave Apartments in Oak Lawn, Ill. “This is such a huge milestone for…

FCA in Agreement to Buy Historic Lofts Near Philadelphia

FCA is in negotiations to buy apartments near Philadelphia with Lowe Enterprises WHEATON, Ill., (December 23, 2014) – First Capital Advisors, LLC (FCA) announced today that the company is under contract to acquire Silk Factory Lofts in Lansdale, Pa., with join-venture partner Lowe Enterprises. “Being able to expand our portfolio by securing a unique, historic…

FCA Closed on Apartment Complex in Alabama with Adams LaSalle Realty

FCA purchased Villas at Bon Secour along the Gulf coast WHEATON, Ill., (December 22, 2014) – First Capital Advisors, LLC (FCA) announced today that the company purchased Villas at Bon Secour in Gulf Shores, Ala., in a joint-venture partnership with Adams LaSalle Realty. “FCA’s has built a solid relationship and reputation with Adams LaSalle Realty,”…

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Moving Millennials: How They Are Shaping the Multifamily Industry

Millennials will dominate the workforce by 2015 and will comprise 75 percent of the workforce by 2030, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. With the increase of millennials in the workforce, one would assume that the housing market will strengthen. Not quite. The dreams of graduating college, landing a good job, getting married,…

FCA Under Contract for Purchase of Two Local Apartment Complexes

FCA is to purchase two apartment properties in the suburbs of Chicago WHEATON, Ill., (October 30, 2014) – First Capital Advisors, LLC (FCA) announced today that the company is under contract to purchase Clarendon Arms Apartments in Clarendon Hills, Ill., and Mobile Ave Apartments in Oak Lawn, Ill. “FCA’s goal has been to expand into…

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Hashtag CRE: How to Use Twitter for B2B Marketing

We have seen Twitter feuds between celebrities and marketers thrive (and cause havoc) when using it to reach their consumers, but where does Twitter fit in with business to business marketing? With at least 85% of B2B marketers using Twitter, it is vital to understand how to market to a unique set of tweeters. First…

Third Fully Realized Retail Investment Completed by FCA This Year

FCA completed another fully realized retail investment in Texas WHEATON, Ill., (October 15, 2014) – First Capital Advisors (FCA) completed its third fully realized retail investment in Corpus Christi, Texas. In a joint-venture partnership with Embree Capital Markets Group, a Texas based developer, acquisition, and asset management group, FCA participated in the development of an…