Multifamily

TEMPE, ARIZ. — Pacific Retirement Services (PRS) has received $252 million in bond financing for the construction of Mirabella at ASU, a 20-story continuing care retirement community (CCRC) on the campus of Arizona State University in Tempe. Once completed, Mirabella at ASU will feature 252 units across 500,000 square feet. Cain Brothers was sole underwriter on the bonds, issued in partnership with University Realty, the real estate affiliate of ASU. University Realty contributed land equity and local real estate expertise and will partner with PRS in Mirabella’s governance and marketing. The ASU affiliation will allow residents access to the university’s academic, sporting and cultural programming. Cain Brothers also assisted PRS in securing seed capital to cover pre-development expenses. Mirabella at ASU is the third project under the Mirabella brand, PRS’ luxury, urban, high-rise CCRC concept. PRS is the developer and contributed funds for start-up capital and financial support. Both parties provided further support through the purchase of subordinated debt. PRS will operate the community. A development timeline was not released.

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EAGLE, IDAHO — The Wolff Company has broken ground on Revel Eagle, a 146-unit independent living community in the Boise suburb of Eagle. The property is located within the Eagle River development along the Boise River. It will feature a combination of studio, one- and two-bedroom units. Wolff, an Arizona-based developer, plans to open the three-story community in late 2018. Revel Eagle is the eighth senior living community that The Wolff Company has developed since 2016. The company plans to invest $300 million to $400 million annually in the development of new independent and assisted living communities, in addition to the purchase and renovation of existing communities.

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SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — HJ Sims has arranged a $19 million refunding loan and $5 million non-revolving line of credit for Westminster Village, a nonprofit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Scottsdale. The community features 250 independent living apartments, 23 assisted living units and 49 skilled nursing beds. It “has historically operated near full occupancy,” according to HJ Sims. Western Alliance Bank provided the loan at a 3.42 percent fixed interest rate over a 10-year term. The transaction lowers the borrower’s debt service payment by more than $1 million a year.

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AMBLER, PA. — Mortgage bankers and investment sales brokers alike expect multifamily markets in the Southeast to record more investment and financing activity than any other region in 2018. In Berkadia’s inaugural poll of nearly 150 staffers across 60 offices, the company reveals that more than one-third (36 percent) of its respondents predict the Southeast would see the most deals take place this year. “Population influx, continued job growth and significant development stabilization will make the Southeast a destination for commercial real estate growth and investor appetite in the coming months,” says Ernie Katai, executive vice president and head of production at Ambler-based Berkadia. For example, the Atlanta metro area is on track to add 2.5 million people over the next 25 years, the equivalent of adding the entire metro Charlotte population, according to the Atlanta Regional Commission. This type of population growth is attractive for employers looking for a new base of operations. This week French car manufacturer Groupe PSA announced that it chose Atlanta for its North American headquarters, and media outlets are reporting that Facebook is interested in building a massive data center complex in the metro area. Atlanta recently made the short list for Amazon’s second …

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WACO, TEXAS — The PPA Group, an Austin-based investment firm, has sold Arlington Farms, a 168-unit multifamily community located at 1800 Primrose Drive in Waco. The sale includes the 15 acres on which the property is situated. Amenities include a pool, basketball court, tennis court and on-site laundry facilities. Moses Siller and Scott LaMontagne of JLL represented The PPA Group in the sale of the property, which was purchased by TTHFD Investments LLC.  

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KALAMAZOO, MICH. — Hunt Mortgage Group has provided a $13.6 million loan for the refinancing of Lakeview Apartments in Kalamazoo. The 280-unit multifamily property was built in 1967. Amenities include a fitness center and health club discount, laundry facilities, package service and a clubhouse. The property is currently 93 percent occupied. The borrower, PR Lakeview LLC, acquired the property in March 2011 and invested $2 million in renovations. The 10-year loan features a 30-year amortization schedule.

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CHICAGO — Summit Design + Build LLC has completed the conversion of an 18-story mixed-use building into apartments in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood. Montrose Apartments, formerly known as Pensacola Place, underwent a phased conversion and renovation of floors one through three, which were vacant offices and retail space. Developer Waterton Associates purchased the property in 2015 with plans to modernize and refresh the building. Summit started construction in the summer of 2016, beginning with the conversion and new construction of 23 studio and one-bedroom apartments. Summit also renovated the lobby and first-floor leasing center, and added new tenant amenity spaces including a fitness center and third-floor urban lounge. Summit completed construction while the building was fully operational and occupied. Chicago-based Brininstool + Lynch provided architectural services for the project.

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NEW YORK CITY — Eastern Consolidated has negotiated the sale of a 68,200-square-foot Section 8 multifamily portfolio located at 14-18 W. 107th St. in Manhattan’s Upper West Side. A private real estate investment firm acquired the assets for $27.6 million. Comprised of two elevator buildings, the properties feature 60 units in a mix of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units. Ron Solarz of Eastern Consolidated represented the seller, a private owner, and procured the buyer. Gary Meese, also of Eastern Consolidated, served as analyst for the transaction.

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MILL CREEK, WASH. — Institutional Property Advisors has arranged the sale of the 139-unit Monterra in Mill Creek apartment complex just south of Everett for $39 million. The community is located at 13401 Dumas Road. Neither the buyer nor seller were disclosed. Monterra in Mill Creek was built in 2003. It contains one- to three-bedroom units with an average unit size of 974 square feet. The new ownership plans to increase revenue through expiration of below-market leases while participating in the rent growth currently experienced and projected to continue in Mill Creek. Pete Shelton and Kim Grant of Institutional Property Advisors represented both the buyer and seller in this transaction.

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NEW RIVER, ARIZ. — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has provided $31.2 million in Fannie Mae financing for the 354-unit Bela Rosa Apartment Homes in New River, northeast of Peoria. The Class A community is located at 3825 W. Anthem Way in the master-planned community of Anthem. Bela Rosa was built in 2007. It contains 37 townhome-style apartment buildings. Fred Dockweiler of Key’s Commercial Mortgage Group arranged the financing with a 10-year term and 30-year amortization schedule. The first-mortgage loan was used to refinance existing debt.

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