Multifamily

JBG Smith Begins Office-to-Residential Conversion Project in Metro D.C.

by John Nelson May 28, 2026

ARLINGTON, VA. — JBG Smith and general contractor Davis Construction have begun the conversion of 2200 Crystal Drive, an 11-story office building in Arlington spanning 315,000 square feet. Built in 1968 and renovated in 2006, the office building is situated in National Landing, a neighborhood in metropolitan Washington, D.C., that is anchored by Amazon’s HQ2 office. JBG Smith, along with joint venture equity partner Declaration Partners, is repositioning the office building into a 195-unit multifamily community. BNY is providing an undisclosed amount of construction financing for the project. JBG Smith recently sold an adjacent office building, 2100 Crystal Drive, that is being converted to a dual-brand hotel. Additionally, the Arlington County Board recently approved JBG Smith’s conversion of two more office buildings, 1800 and 1901 South Bell Street, into more than 300 residential units.

May 28, 2026

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LV Collective, Peninsula Break Ground on 922-Bed Student Housing Project in College Station, Texas

by Taylor Williams May 28, 2026

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS — A joint venture between LV Collective and Peninsula Investments has broken ground on Rambler Northgate, a 922-bed student housing project located near Texas A&M University in College Station. The building will rise 24 stories and offer 342 units in one-, two, three-, four-, five- and six-bedroom configurations with bed-to-bath parity. Shared amenities will include a pool with multiple hot tubs; coworking space with private study rooms; a fitness center with a yoga studio, sauna and cold plunge; and a multi-sport simulator and jumbotron. UMB is providing construction financing for the project. The development team includes Oz Architecture, JE Dunn, Variant Collaborative and Site Design Group. Completion is slated for 2028.

May 28, 2026

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Walker & Dunlop Structures $101.6M HUD-Insured Loan for Refinancing of Apartment Property in Chula Vista

by Amy Works May 28, 2026

CHULA VISTA, CALIF. — Walker & Dunlop has arranged a $101.6 million HUD 223(f) loan to refinance Enclave Heritage Flats, an apartment community in Chula Vista. Enclave Heritage Flats features 312 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Community amenities include a fitness center, resort-style swimming pool, movie screening theater, coworking spaces, outdoor gathering areas and pet-friendly accommodations. Baldwin Asset Management is the property manager. Gregory Richardson and Jeff Kearns of Walker & Dunlop Capital Markets Real Estate Finance and Walker & Dunlop Affordable Housing secured the financing on behalf of The Baldwin Co. The loan refinances existing debt that Walker & Dunlop arranged in 2024.

May 28, 2026

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MidPen, EPACANDO Open 136-Unit Affordable Housing Community in East Palo Alto, California

by Amy Works May 28, 2026

EAST PALO ALTO, CALIF. — MidPen Housing and the East Palo Alto Community Alliance Neighborhood Organization (EPACANDO) have opened Colibri Commons, a 136-unit affordable housing community at 965 Weeks St. in East Palo Alto. The property’s 136 studio, one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units are reserved for tenants earning no more than 60 percent of the area median income. Community amenities include a community room, an outdoor play area and free onsite services such as nutrition classes, adult education and after-school programming. MidPen Property Management is the property manager. Financing for Colibri Commons was provided through multiple public and private sources. The project team included David Baker Architects and Blach Construction.

May 28, 2026

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Merchants Capital Provides $99M in Debt, Tax Credit Equity for Indiana Workforce Housing Community

by Kristin Harlow May 28, 2026

FORT WAYNE, IND. — Merchants Capital has provided more than $99 million in debt and tax credit equity financing for The Elex, a 296-unit workforce housing community now leasing in Fort Wayne. Developed by Biggs Group in partnership with Ancora, Weigand Construction and MSquared, The Elex is part of the Electric Works site, a redeveloped General Electric industrial campus that opened last month. Merchants Capital secured a $34.4 million Freddie Mac non-LIHTC forward permanent loan and provided $9.5 million in federal low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) equity for The Elex. Merchants Bank provided $55.5 million in construction and equity bridge financing. The Elex offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units, with 207 units rented at market rate and 89 affordable units set aside for residents earning between 30 and 80 percent of the area median income. Affordability is supported via LIHTC equity syndicated by Merchants Capital, state tax credits and tax-increment financing bonds. Named in tribute to The Elex Club, a pioneering women’s organization formed by General Electric’s female employees, The Elex represents Phase II of The Electric Works redevelopment, which is comprised of 18 historical buildings, office space, education and innovation space, retail, residential, hotel and entertainment venues developed across …

May 28, 2026

Acquisitions Multifamily New York Northeast

Slate, Avenue Realty Buy Manhattan Apartment Building for $32M

by Taylor Williams May 28, 2026

NEW YORK CITY — A partnership between two local firms, owner-operator Slate Property Group and investment firm Avenue Realty Capital, has purchased a 16-unit apartment building in Manhattan’s Tribeca neighborhood for $32 million. The seven-story building at 45 White St. was originally constructed in 1868 as a commercial office and converted to residential use in 2009. Units come in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include a fitness center and a children’s playroom. Guthrie Garvin of JLL represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. The partnership was self-represented. White Oak Real Estate Capital financed the acquisition.

May 28, 2026

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Topeka’s Housing Market Builds Momentum as Demand Outpaces Supply

by Kristin Harlow May 28, 2026

By Bob Ross, Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce The Topeka, Kansas, housing market continues to distinguish itself as one of the most competitive and resilient markets in the Midwest — offering a compelling case for developers seeking opportunity in a high-demand, undersupplied environment. New data from the Sunflower Association of Realtors underscores that strength. In February, the Topeka metropolitan area recorded 166 home sales, matching the pace from the same period last year, with total sales volume reaching $33.9 million. The median home price stood at $184,000 (compared with the national average of $360,591), while homes sold in an average of just 13 days (compared with the national average of 39 days) — an exceptionally fast turnaround compared with peer markets. Perhaps most notably, homes in Topeka sold for 100 percent of their list price and 98.7 percent of their original list price, a clear signal of strong buyer competition. By contrast, homes in the Greater Kansas City market took an average of 57 days to sell and closed at just 96.3 percent of original list price. Taken together, the data paints a clear picture: Demand in Topeka is not only strong — it is accelerating. Area employers frequently note …

May 28, 2026

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Harbor Group, Garrett Cos., Telis Group Receive $351M Refinancing for Multifamily Portfolio

by Hayden Spiess May 28, 2026

NORFOLK, VA. — Affiliates of Harbor Group International, in partnership with The Garrett Cos. and Telis Group, have received a $351 million loan for the refinancing of an eight-property multifamily portfolio across four states. ACRE, a vertically integrated real estate fund manager, provided the financing. Totaling 1,573 units, the portfolio is located in Arizona, Colorado, Indiana and Minnesota, with properties in the Denver, Colorado Springs, Phoenix, Indianapolis and Minneapolis metropolitan areas. The communities included in the portfolio were developed between 2024 and 2026 and are part of a larger, 11-property portfolio that was refinanced by the borrowers in January 2025. Aaron Appel, Jonathan Schwartz, Keith Kurland, Adam Schwartz, Dustin Stolly, Sean Rimer, Michael Ianno, Nicholas Gillhooley, Craig West, Kevin Walsh and Holden Barry of Walker & Dunlop Capital Markets secured the loan on behalf of the borrowers. “This refinancing represents another important milestone for the portfolio and highlights the collaborative approach among all parties involved,” says Eric Garrett, CEO of The Garrett Cos. “We continue to see strong operating performance across the assets and remain confident in the long-term fundamentals supporting these markets.” Headquartered in Norfolk, Va., Harbor Group International is a privately owned global real estate investment and management …

May 28, 2026

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Garden Communities Nears Completion of 292-Unit Multifamily Project in Metro Boston

by Taylor Williams May 27, 2026

NEWTON, MASS. — Garden Communities, a New Jersey-based owner-operator, is nearing completion of Newton Crossing, a 292-unit multifamily project that will be located on the western outskirts of Boston. Newton Crossing will comprise three buildings that will house studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Amenities will include a game room with billiards, conference rooms, flex lounge areas, a fitness center, golf simulator and a rooftop terrace. Marketing and leasing initiatives are now underway, although information on starting rents was not immediately available.

May 27, 2026

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CBRE Negotiates $34.5M Sale of Multifamily Community in Sacramento

by Amy Works May 27, 2026

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. — CBRE has negotiated the sale and acquisition financing of 16 Powerhouse, an apartment community in Sacramento. Oakmont Properties acquired the asset from Demmon Partners for $34.5 million. Marc Ross, Joe McNamara and Claire Holt of CBRE represented the seller in the deal. Andrew Behrens and Jesse Weber of CBRE secured acquisition financing for the buyer. Located at 1606 P St., the six-story 16 Powerhouse features 73 one- and two-bedroom floor plans and ground-floor retail space, currently occupied by Orchid Thai, Magpie and Temple Coffee. Built in 2015 and renovated with an addition in 2024, the community features a clubhouse and lounge, spa deck, an outdoor lounge, a rooftop deck and an outdoor kitchen.

May 27, 2026

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