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ROWLETT, TEXAS — Locally based developer Zale Properties will build The View at Sapphire Bay, a 394-unit lakefront multifamily project that will be located in Rowlett, a northeastern suburb of Dallas. Units will be available in one-, two- and three-bedroom formats and will have an average size of 941 square feet. Interiors will be furnished with stainless steel appliances, quartz/granite countertops, full-size washers and dryers and private balconies. Amenities will include a pool, coworking space, game rooms, fitness center, pet spa, garden courtyard and kitchen and a landscaped picnic area. Completion is slated for May 2024. John Brownlee and Wilson Bauer of JLL arranged $58.3 million in fixed-rate construction financing through Principal Global Investors on behalf of Zale Properties.

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EAST ORANGE, N.J. — Northmarq has provided a $16 million Fannie Mae permanent loan for The Harrison, a 103-unit apartment complex located in the Northern New Jersey community of East Orange. The newly built property offers studio, one- and two-bedroom units with private balconies, stainless steel appliances and walk-in closets. Robert Ranieri of Northmarq originated the loan on behalf of the undisclosed borrower.

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NEW YORK CITY — Locally based private equity firm Urban Standard Capital has funded a $6.2 million construction loan for a multifamily project in Brooklyn’s Crown Heights neighborhood that will comprise 10 residential units and one commercial space. The six-story building’s residential units will have an average size of 970 square feet, and the commercial component will span 1,300 square feet. Isaac & Stern is the project architect. The borrower is Avdoo & Partners Development.

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CALIFORNIA, OREGON AND WASHINGTON — Gantry has arranged $130 million in permanent financing for a six-property, Trojan Storage-owned self-storage portfolio spread across California, Oregon and Washington. Totaling 600,000 square feet, the portfolio includes three newly completed, pre-stabilized facilities and three recently acquired facilities. Andy Bratt and Amit Tyagi of Gantry secured the financing for Trojan Storage. The loan features a 10-year term at a fixed rate and a significant interest-only period later transitioning to a 30-year amortization schedule. The newly constructed facilities are in Commerce, Glendale and San Jose, Calif., and the recently acquired assets are in Salinas, Calif., Portland, Ore., and Vancouver, Wash.

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EVERETT, WASH. — Greystone has arranged $15 million in financing for Washington Oakes, a 152-unit seniors housing property in Everett, a northern suburb of Seattle. Tyler Armstrong of Greystone originated the transaction on behalf of Lytle Enterprises LLC. Washington Oakes features studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units and offers independent living and assisted living services. Leisure Care LLC is the operator. A life insurance company provided the nonrecourse, fixed-rate loan, which carries a seven-year term, 30-year amortization and 60 percent loan-to-value ratio. In addition to refinancing existing debt, loan proceeds enable the borrower to monetize a portion of its equity in the property and continue with ongoing maintenance.

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MARYSVILLE, WASH. — Crescit Capital Strategies has closed a $21.8 million fixed-rate bridge loan for the acquisition of a shopping center located in Marysville. A private seller sold the asset to a private buyer for an undisclosed price. Crescit originated the four-year loan with a one-year extension option. The lender was not disclosed. The grocery-anchored property features 220,000 square feet of retail space.

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GAINESVILLE, FLA. — Pacific Western Bank and Square Mile Capital have provided a $93 million construction loan for Theory Gainesville, an 861-bed student housing community underway within a half-mile from University of Florida. Pacific Western was the primary lender, and Square Mile was the mezzanine capital provider. The borrower and developer is Blue Vista Capital Management, a Chicago-based entity that has a student housing affiliate, PeakMade Real Estate. Blue Vista expects to deliver Theory Gainesville in two phases: Phase I before the fall 2023 semester and Phase II before the spring 2024 semester. Upon completion, the property’s units will be fully furnished with stainless steel appliances and wood-style flooring. Theory Gainesville will also have a fitness center, game room, rooftop pool and open green space.

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TAMPA, FLA. — CBRE has secured nearly $50.3 million in acquisition financing for two multifamily properties, HITE and Notch, both located in Tampa’s historic Seminole Heights neighborhood. The portfolio sold for $60.5 million. Eric Fixler and Chandler Kaye of CBRE arranged the financing on behalf of the borrower, an unnamed private investor. Ready Capital provided the senior loan with additional proceeds to complete tenant improvements for the ground-floor retail components and other capital improvements at both properties. Located at 6006 N. Florida Ave., HITE is a five-story apartment complex totaling 81 units. Built in 2018, the property features studio, one-, and two-bedroom units averaging 764 square feet with quartz countertops, in-wall USB ports, designer light fixtures and walk-in closets. Community amenities include elevator service, an outdoor grilling station, pet wash station, bike storage, covered parking and 6,771 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Notch is a four-story apartment complex totaling 112 units located at 6307 N. Nebraska Ave. Built in 2021, the property features studio, one- and two-bedroom units averaging 780 square feet with quartz countertops, in-wall USB ports, designer light fixtures and walk-in closets. Community amenities include a fitness center, private garages, bike storage, pet spa and 1,144 square …

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SAVANNAH, GA. — Walker & Dunlop Inc. has arranged $47 million in financing for the development of The Line, a 219-unit multifamily project that is within the bounds of a designated opportunity zone in downtown Savannah. Walker & Dunlop arranged construction financing on behalf of the developer, Standard Communities. Financing was sourced from a regional life insurance company and includes both construction and permanent financing within a single loan. Situated just three blocks from the Savannah River, The Line will include two buildings and will feature a full upscale amenity package, including a terrace level with a pool, sundeck, fitness center and grill area. The Class A project will also include onsite parking, a clubroom with views of downtown Savannah and the Savannah River and resident storage.

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SUNDERLAND, MASS. — MassHousing has provided $41.2 million in permanent financing for North 116 Flats, a newly built residential community in Sunderland, located in the northern central part of the state. Of the property’s 150 units, 38 are reserved for households earning 80 percent or less of the area median income. The remaining 112 market-rate units feature 329 beds that serve students at the nearby University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Amenities include a community building with common, entertainment, fitness and study areas, as well as dog parks, grilling stations and fire pits. Stuart I. Roosth designed the property, and Western Builders served as the general contractor. The borrower and developer was Landmark Properties Inc.

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