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Ascent Cos., Vanderbuild Open 200-Unit Amavida Marana Multifamily Project in Arizona

by Amy Works

MARANA, ARIZ. — Ascent Cos. and Vanderbuild, along with Bryten Real Estate Partners as property manager, have opened Amavida Marana, an apartment community in Marana. Located at 5555 W. Ina Road, Amavida Marana features 200 one-, two- and three-bedroom units with upgraded in-home amenities including smart thermostats, nine-foot ceilings, stainless steel appliances and vinyl wood flooring. Community amenities include a private, four-acre, gated community park with four pickleball courts, a playground, a walking and jogging loop and an enclosed dog park. The property also includes electric vehicle charging stations, an indoor/outdoor fitness center, swimming pool, hot tub, pet washing stations and a clubhouse.

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Greystone Provides $14.5M Agency Loan for 700 Riverchase Apartments in Hoover, Alabama

by John Nelson

HOOVER, ALA. — Greystone has provided a $14.5 million Fannie Mae loan for the refinancing of 700 Riverchase, a 216-unit apartment community located in the Birmingham suburb of Hoover. The non-recourse loan features a five-year term, fixed interest rate, interest-only payments for the full term and a 30-year amortization schedule. Rob Meehan of Greystone originated the financing, and HKS Capital Partners acted as correspondent. The borrower was not disclosed. Built in 1983, 700 Riverchase is a garden-style multifamily community with one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Amenities include a fitness center, laundry facilities, swimming pool, outdoor grill center, dog park, playground and a pickleball court.

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InterFace Panel: When It Comes to Amenities in Today’s Multifamily Market, Sometimes Less Is More

by Taylor Williams

By Taylor Williams Within the world of multifamily development, the “amenities arms race” has become a well-documented trend over the past decade, a contest to curate and deliver the most appealing combination of entertainment and wellness features and activities to woo prospective renters. In many instances, this approach was successful, and developers succeeded in capturing the hearts and wallets of renters who sought an “everything under one roof” approach to renting. The fervent movement to deliver more extensive and impressive amenity packages also worked for much of the last decade because interest rates were dirt cheap, even though costs of materials and labor needed to install these features were perpetually on the rise. But today’s market is different. Developers not only face stubbornly high construction costs, but also significantly higher interest rates. Spreads on construction loans in particular tend to be higher than on permanent loans simply because this phase of the project life cycle carries the most risk. Unlike with other asset classes such as retail and industrial, where preleasing is often a prerequisite to securing construction debt, it’s exceedingly rare for renters to commit to units that are still two-plus years away from being delivered. The absence of …

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Argyle, Sembler Acquire 576-Unit Multifamily Portfolio in Metro Tampa

by Hayden Spiess

LUTZ, FLA. — Argyle Real Estate Partners and Sembler Investments Real Estate Partners (SIREP) have acquired a 576-unit multifamily portfolio located in Lutz, roughly 14 miles north of downtown Tampa. The acquisition includes the communities Sage at Cypress Cay and Lantana at Cypress Cay.  Built in 2022, Sage at Cypress Cay totals 324 units. Apartments at the property feature one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. Amenities include a resort-style pool with outdoor kitchens and firepits, a clubhouse, fitness center, dog park and pet spa.  Lantana at Cypress Cay was developed in 2023 and comprises 252 units. According to a press release issued by Argyle, the property includes residences and amenities comparable to those of Sage of Cypress Cay. The buyers plan to implement minor capital improvements at Lantana at Cypress Cay.  Both communities are situated near the University of South Florida (USF), Veterans’ Hospital and Advent Health’s main hospital campus.  “With approximately 30,000 healthcare and education jobs in the immediate vicinity, and their proximity to downtown Tampa, these two properties are well positioned to benefit from these growing and diverse employment hubs and provide quality living solutions to these employees,” says Mark Sembler, chief executive officer of SIREP.  — Hayden Spiess

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Lovett Commercial Nears Completion of 106-Unit Multifamily Project in Houston

by Taylor Williams

HOUSTON — Locally based developer Lovett Commercial is nearing completion of The Lawndale, a 106-unit multifamily project in Houston’s Pecan Park neighborhood. The complex offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units that range in size from 555 to 1,307 square feet and amenities such as a pool, business center and an outdoor cooking and entertainment pavilion. Half of the residences are reserved for households earning 80 percent or less of the area median income. Construction began in April 2023, and the first residents have begun moving in. Rents start at $1,080 for a one-bedroom apartment.

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PruittHealth Breaks Ground on $385.5M Redevelopment of Seniors Housing Campus in Raleigh

by John Nelson

RALEIGH, N.C. — PruittHealth has broken ground on a $385.5 million redevelopment project at The Oaks at Whitaker Glen, a seniors housing property in Raleigh. Upon completion, the continuing care retirement community (CCRC) property will comprise 246 independent living units in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts; 82 assisted living apartments; and a new, 106-bed skilled nursing center. The campus, which spans 20 acres, will also feature public-facing retail stores and healthcare space. The Oaks at Whitaker Glen is accepting preconstruction reservations now. A construction timeline was not released.

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BMC Capital Arranges $1.8M Loan for Refinancing of Multifamily Property in San Angelo, Texas

by Taylor Williams

SAN ANGELO, TEXAS — BMC Capital has arranged a $1.8 million loan for the cash-out refinancing of an unnamed multifamily property located in the West Texas city of San Angelo. The loan was structured with a 10-year term, a fixed interest rate of 6.59 percent, a 65 percent loan-to-value ratio (LTV) and two years of interest-only payments followed by a 30-year amortization schedule. The borrower and direct lender were also not disclosed.

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Berkadia Arranges $13M Acquisition Financing for Arcadia Decatur Apartment Community in Metro Atlanta

by John Nelson

DECATUR, GA. — Berkadia has arranged a $13 million loan for the acquisition of Arcadia Decatur, a 101-unit apartment community located at 220 N. Arcadia Ave. in Decatur, a northeast suburb of Atlanta. Scott Wadler, Matt Robbins and Abigail Beauchamp of Berkadia secured the five-year, fixed-rate financing on behalf of the borrower, a joint venture between Atlantic Pacific Cos. and Highline Real Estate Capital. Built in 2020, Arcadia Decatur features one- and two-bedroom apartments, as well as a fitness center, outdoor grills, swimming pool and a sundeck.  

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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $8.2M Sale of Brooklyn Apartment Building

by Taylor Williams

NEW YORK CITY — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $8.2 million sale of a 10-unit apartment building in Brooklyn. The five-story building at 29 Willow St. is located in the Brooklyn Heights area and was originally constructed in 1900. Shaun Riney and Michael Salvatico of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the buyer, both of which were private investors who requested anonymity, in the transaction.

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Värde Partners Provides $105M Loan for Artisan Crossing Multifamily Property in Belmont, California

by Amy Works

BELMONT, CALIF. — Värde Partners has provided Windy Hill Property Ventures, a firm specializing in real estate development in the Greater Bay Area, with $105 million in construction takeout refinancing for its Artisan Crossing apartment property in the Bay Area city of Belmont. The bridge financing supports the lease-up of the newly developed property. Chris Gandy and Tom Gilliland of JLL arranged the floating-rate loan, which has a three-year initial term with two one-year extension options. The 250-unit community features a fitness center, pool, dog spa, clubroom with rooftop deck, conference room, work pods and underground parking.

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