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CBRE Arranges $9.1M Sale of California Villas Multifamily Property in Concord, California

by Amy Works

CONCORD, CALIF. — CBRE has brokered the sale of California Villas, an apartment community in Concord. A private buyer acquired the asset from a local private investor for $9.1 million. Located at 1621 Detroit Ave., California Villas features 23 one-bedroom units and 12 two-bedroom units, all of which have air conditioning with private balconies or patios. Built in 1966, the 24,958-square-foot property is situated on 0.91 acres. Community amenities include a pool, coin-operated laundry facility and a gated access. Nearly 70 percent of the units received significant interior upgrades, including new cabinets, vinyl plank flooring, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Recent exterior improvements include repair/replacement of all balconies, rebuilt patios, new paint/light fixtures and a renovated parking area. Keith Manson, Zachary Greenwood and Mac Watson of CBRE represented the seller in the transaction.

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Northcap Commercial Brokers $1.8M Sale of Statz Street Apartments in North Las Vegas

by Amy Works

NORTH LAS VEGAS, NEV. — Northcap Commercial has brokered the $1.8 million sale of 2131 Statz Street Apartments, a multifamily asset located at 2131 Statz St. in North Las Vegas. The asset traded for $1.8 million, or $118,000 per unit. Built in 1963, the property features 15 units. Jerad Roberts, Robin Willett and Devin Lee of Northcap Commercial arranged the off-market transaction.

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Multifamily Balancing Act: How to Achieve Profit Despite Tight Margins

by Sarah Daniels

With elevated prices on everything from land to debt financing, insurance, building materials and labor, developers face an uphill climb attempting to pencil out multifamily projects at a profit. That’s why in 2024, developers are opting for practical and convenient amenities over luxury and choosing builder-friendly suburban locations over complex urban sites. And with diminishing room to raise rents on market-rate apartments, many investors and developers are shifting their attention to affordable and workforce housing, where incentives offset some expenses and, ideally, help position projects to deliver positive returns. “Market-rate developers in our region are starting to change their model to embrace more of an affordable product,” confirms Chad Riddle, Atlanta branch manager at Bohler. “Unfortunately, that puts them behind the eight ball because they may not know the tricks of the trade and they are competing with affordable housing developers that already know the business and are thriving.” There is no single strategy to pencil out a profitable multifamily project, but developers are achieving success by sticking to proven, cost-effective design elements and amenities, avoiding costly missteps and cutting down unnecessary spending throughout the development process. Drawing on affordable housing specialists and other in-house experts, Bohler helps clients avoid …

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Primestor Development Buys 357,000 SF Esplanade Shopping Center in Oxnard, California for $90M

by Amy Works

OXNARD, CALIF. — Los Angeles-based Primestor Development has acquired Esplanade Shopping Center, a grocery-anchored retail center in Oxnard, for $90 million. The 357,000-square-foot center was 94 percent leased at the time of sale. Current tenants include Home Depot, Nordstrom Rack, Staples, Dick’s Sporting Goods, TJ Maxx, Walmart Neighborhood Market, Cost Plus World Market, Tilly’s, Boot Barn, In-N-Out Burger and BJ’s Brewery and Restaurant.

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Whitestone REIT Acquires Scottsdale Commons Shopping Center in Arizona for $22.2M

by Amy Works

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — Houston-based Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) has purchased Scottsdale Commons, a retail center at 7119 E. Shea Blvd. in Scottdale. Trojan Development Associates III LLC sold the asset for $22.2 million. Additional terms of the transaction were not released. Situated on 6.2 acres, the 69,482-square-foot Scottsdale Commons was 96.6 percent occupied at the time of sale. Current tenants include Rosati’s Chicago Pizza, Rusty Nail Meats, U.S. Egg, Companion Pet Partners, Prep Kitchens, BevMo, Black Rifle Coffee, Mountain View Pharmacy, H&R Block, Green Corner Mediterranean and Habanero’s Restaurant. Joseph Compagno and Benjamin Farthing of CBRE represented the seller and the buyer in the transaction.

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Dwight Mortgage Trust Provides $58.8M Loan for Solis at Petrosa Apartments in Bend, Oregon

by Amy Works

BEND, ORE. — Dwight Mortgage Trust, an affiliate REIT of Dwight Capital, has provided $58.8 million in bridge financing for Solis at Petrosa, an apartment complex in Bend. McBride Capital brokered the transaction for the borrower, Pahlisch Commercial. Proceeds from the loan will go towards refinancing the borrower’s existing construction debt and fund an operating reserve to facilitate lease-up. Situated on 10 acres, the community features 260 apartments spread across eight three-story buildings. Community amenities include a pool, community lounge with a full kitchen, fitness room, golf simulator room and pet wash station.

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CBRE Arranges $36.4M in Financing for La Canada Flintridge Town Center Retail Property in Los Angeles

by Amy Works

LOS ANGELES — CBRE has secured $36.4 million in post-acquisition financing for TRC to recapitalize the purchase of La Canada Flintridge Town Center in Los Angeles. Target anchors the 115,939-square-foot property. At the time of financing, the center was 96.7 percent occupied by a mix of tenants, including HomeGoods, Panera Bread, Habit Burger and Taylor’s. Shaun Moothart, Bruce Francis, Bob Ybarra, Doug Birrell, Nick Santangelo and Jim Korinek of CBRE’s Capital Markets Debt and Structured Finance assisted in securing the seven-year, full-term interest-only loan on behalf of TRC.

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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $1.7M Sale of Multifamily Building in North Hollywood

by Amy Works

LOS ANGELES — Rick Raymundo and Ben Savoy of Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of a six-unit apartment building, located at 6645 Farmdale Ave. in the North Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles. The asset traded for $1.7 million, or $283,333 per unit. Raymundo and Savoy represented the undisclosed buyer and undisclosed seller in the deal.

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Cal State Long Beach Breaks Ground on $115M La Playa Residence Hall Project

by Amy Works

LONG BEACH, CALIF. — California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) has broken ground on La Playa Residence Hall, a 108,000-square-foot student housing project in Long Beach, located on the coast south of Los Angeles. Designed by Perkins&Will, the project is part of the State of California’s Higher Education Student Housing Grant Program, which aims to increase below-rate rental options for students living on campus. La Playa Residence Hall will add 424 beds to CSULB’s Hillside Housing village. The $115 million project will consist of three five-story buildings each surrounded by outdoor amenities, including patios, dining areas, a welcome plaza and central lawn. Upon completion, the community will offer a mix of single- and double-occupancy student rooms with lounges, study areas and maintenance facilities on every floor. Each building will feature a kitchen on the ground floor, three apartments for staff or faculty, a 2,000-square-foot multipurpose room and music practice rooms. Additionally, the residence hall will feature two dedicated offices that will expand the University’s Counseling and Psychological Services program to provide support for students in need. Completion is slated for summer 2026, with first occupancy for students for 2026 fall semester.

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Wells Fargo Provides $57.9M Financing for La Sabila Seniors Housing Development in San Diego

by Amy Works

SAN DIEGO — Wells Fargo’s Community Lending and Investment (CLI) group has provided a total of $57.9 million in financing for construction of La Sabila, an affordable housing community for seniors in San Diego. The borrower is Wakeland. CLI provided a $30.5 million construction loan and $27.4 million equity investment. The project will consist of 85 residential units reserved for low-income residents over age 55. Further details were not disclosed. Timothy McCann, Terence Cordero and Jessica Gonzalez of CLI arranged the financing.

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