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MassHousing Provides $36M Construction Loan for Boston Affordable Housing Project

by Taylor Williams November 19, 2020

BOSTON — MassHousing has provided a $36 million construction loan for the development of The Loop at Mattapan Station, a 135-unit affordable housing community located in the Mattapan area on the south side of Boston. Preservation of Affordable Housing, a nonprofit organization, is developing the building, which will house 10,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space and is expected to be complete in June 2022. The unit mix will include six studio apartments, 38 one-bedroom apartments, 81 two-bedroom apartments and 10 three-bedroom apartments.  Approximately 30 percent of the units will be designated as workforce housing.

November 19, 2020

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Webinar: What is the Outlook for the Affordable Housing Sector in the Southeast?

by Sarah Daniels November 18, 2020

On Nov. 12, Southeast Real Estate Business hosted “What is the Outlook for the Affordable Housing Sector in the Southeast.” Listen to hear how leaders in the industry are coping with challenges from both a developer/owner/investor perspective and a broker/lender perspective. See below for a brief list of topics covered by each panel. Panel One: Developer/Owner/Investor Rising costs for building affordable housing projects Low interest rates offsetting costs Alternative ways to grow the affordable housing stock Do’s and don’ts for general contractors and developers Capital sources Returns — what can affordable housing developers expect? Panel One: Broker/Lender Pandemic impact on existing affordable housing properties/plans for new development Investor appetite Sellers revise their expectations as new buyers enter market Impact of the election on the sector in 2021 Availability of capital for investments currently Developer/Owner/Investor Panel: Marc Padgett, Summit Contracting Group (moderator) Max Cruz, Housing Trust Group Nick Andersen, Development Dominium H. Granvel Tate, III, The Michaels Organization Ray Kuniansky, Columbia Residential Broker/Lender Panel Kyle Shoemaker, Affordable Housing Investment Brokerage (moderator) Derek DeHay, Newmark Eric Taylor, Greystone Real Estate Advisors Sheri Davis, Highland Commercial Mortgage Jeff Rodman, M&T Realty Capital Kevin Morris, Colliers Affordable Housing Group Webinar sponsors: Summit Contracting …

November 18, 2020

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Affordable Housing Sector is a Seller’s Market as New Buyers Enter the Fray, Says Exclusive Webinar Panel

by John Nelson November 17, 2020

Like many industries, the U.S. affordable housing sector has undergone a sea change stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Processes and protocols have changed for affordable housing professionals, some perhaps permanently. Closings are conducted virtually and some of the front-end work such as appraisals and subsidy applications look completely different than a year ago. The “new normal” that industry professionals are navigating has had a few stops and starts since March, but the sector is now in a place of relative comfort, and that’s led to investment sales picking up, according to Kevin Morris, senior director of Colliers International’s Affordable Housing Services team. “By trial and error, we’ve had to figure out systems and programs to do business,” said Morris, who is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. “We’ve gone through these couple of stages, and now we’re at a point where we can implement and have implemented systems and programs that will take us through this particular pandemic. We’re transacting now, and so in that regard it is kind of back to normal.” Morris was one of six panelists that comprised the broker and lender panel at Affordable Housing Southeast, a webinar hosted by Southeast Real Estate Business magazine. Kyle Shoemaker, …

November 17, 2020

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Merchants Capital Provides $11M in Construction Financing for Affordable Housing Community in Fishers, Indiana

by Kristin Harlow November 16, 2020

FISHERS, IND. — Mortgage banking company Merchants Capital has provided $11 million for the construction of SouthPointe Village, a 62-unit affordable housing community in Fishers, a suburb of Indianapolis. Located at 11144 Lantern Road, the project will be available for renters who earn 50 to 80 percent of the area median income. In addition to the 30-month loan, there are $1.2 million in low-income housing tax credits, enabling the development to be constructed with rents lower than market value. Rents at SouthPointe Village will range from $650 to $950 per month for a one-bedroom unit and $760 to $1,100 per month for two-bedroom units. Additionally, 25 percent of units will be set aside for the developmentally disabled, with the help of local organizations such as Janus Development Services, Outside the Box, Opportunities for Positive Growth and Insights Consulting. Merchants provided the construction loan on behalf of RealAmerica Cos.

November 16, 2020

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Lument Provides $8M in Agency Financing for Affordable Housing Conversion Projects in Delaware

by Taylor Williams November 9, 2020

MIDDLETOWN AND SMYRNA, DEL. — Lument has provided an $8 million Freddie Mac loan to the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) for the conversion of three public housing developments into Section 8 affordable housing for seniors. The permanent financing will pay off construction and renovation debt for a portfolio of three properties totaling 106 units. The portfolio being renovated comprises Holly Square in Middletown and McLane Gardens and Peach Circle, both in Smyrna. The renovation project consists of substantial interior and exterior upgrades, as well as improved ADA compliance and accessibility for seniors. Holly Square and Peach Circle will be reserved for seniors age 62 and older, with McLane Gardens having general occupancy.

November 9, 2020

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Partnership Completes 62-Unit Affordable Housing Community in Florham Park, New Jersey

by Taylor Williams October 29, 2020

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — A partnership between developer Rockefeller Group, Bergen County’s United Way and Madeline Corp. has completed Independence Way at The Green, a 62-unit affordable housing community in the northern New Jersey city of Florham Park. The property consists of eight buildings on an eight-acre site within Rockefeller’s 268-acre Green at Florham Park mixed-use development and will serve 102 residents with developmental disabilities. Z+ Architects LLC designed the project, and Sharp Management served as the general contractor.

October 29, 2020

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SVN Brokers Sale of 412-Unit Affordable Housing Portfolio in Jersey City

by Taylor Williams October 21, 2020

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — SVN Affordable | Levental Realty has brokered the sale of a 412-unit affordable housing portfolio in Jersey City. The portfolio consists of four properties: Van Wagenen I (233 units), Van Wagenen II (114 units), Bergen Manor (40 units) and Kennedy Manor (25 units). SVN represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. The buyer was a joint venture between Hudson Valley Property Group and Nuveen, the $1 trillion asset manager of TIAA. The new ownership will implement sustainable upgrades to the existing buildings in order to extend their affordability.

October 21, 2020

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Walters Nears Completion of 72-Unit Affordable Housing Project in Howell, New Jersey

by Taylor Williams October 19, 2020

HOWELL, N.J. — New Jersey-based developer Walters is nearing completion of Cornerstone at Howell, a 72-unit affordable housing development in coastal New Jersey. Residents have begun moving in to the four-building development, which features one-, two- and three-bedroom units with individual washers and fully equipped kitchens with granite countertops. Amenities include outdoor grilling and picnic stations, a clubhouse with a fitness center and a children’s play area. Walters expects to complete the project by the end of the year.

October 19, 2020

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Avanath Capital Management Acquires Two Affordable Housing Properties in Detroit

by Kristin Harlow October 2, 2020

DETROIT — Avanath Capital Management has acquired North End Village and Cameron Court, two affordable housing properties in Detroit. Avanath purchased the 50-unit North End Village for $2.1 million. Built in 2005, the community is fully leased and consists of four two-story buildings. Avanath is planning to make capital improvements such as LED lighting, landscaping, exterior paint, balcony repairs and parking repairs. Avanath acquired Cameron Court for $1.3 million. The 48-unit affordable seniors housing property was built in 2008. The three-story building is fully leased. Avanath will make renovations such as hallway painting, exterior fencing, new common area furniture, a community room renovation and the construction of a senior wellness center.

October 2, 2020

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KeyBank Provides $23.2M Freddie Mac Loan for Development of Michigan Affordable Housing Property

by Kristin Harlow September 25, 2020

KENTWOOD, MICH. — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has provided a $23.2 million Freddie Mac tax-exempt loan for the development of CityLine Apartments, a 240-unit affordable housing property in Kentwood, just south of Grand Rapids. This is the first Freddie Mac tax-exempt loan to be utilized in Michigan, according to KeyBank. Herman & Kittle Properties Inc. is developing the project, which will be built and operated according to the Section 42 low-income housing tax credit program. Situated on 11.5 acres, the development is expected to serve families that are part of the local workforce. Construction is scheduled for completion in 2022.

September 25, 2020

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