The upheaval of the capital market and real estate environments caused many companies to readjust their strategies, and GE Capital Real Estate was no exception. Yet the firm has emerged again as a major market player—this time, in the debt space.

From its roots as a Texas developer to its emergence on the global corporate services scene, Transwestern has remained true to its mantra: Bold Vision/Noble Mission.

EAST LANSING, MI—Student housing REIT EdR has shelled out $20.9 million in cash for a 355-bed community near Michigan State University here.

LOS ANGELES—Jobs and economic uncertainty were the buzzwords of the morning at the RealShare Apartments 2012 conference, which attracted more than 1,700 attendees.

PARIS—AXA Real Estate Investment Managers' new business line aims to grow alternative holdings—including student housing—to over €1.5 billion in three years.

WASHINGTON, DC—The lack of data was once a major drawback for the student housing sector. But two organizations now put relevant research at decision-makers' fingertips.

KINGSVILLE, TX—Ground broke last week on an interesting project near Texas A&M University here.

BATON ROUGE, LA—A $19.5-million loan arranged by HFF allowed Stirling Properties to buy a student housing complex here.