Multifamily

Steadfast Apartment REIT Acquires Metro Atlanta Apartment Community for $49M

by John Nelson December 2, 2014

KENNESAW, GA. — Steadfast Apartment REIT has purchased 1800 Barrett Lakes, a 500-unit apartment community in the northern Atlanta suburb of Kennesaw, for $49 million. The apartment community is located on a 68-acre site and offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units averaging 1,086 square feet. The units’ average rental rate is $827 per month. The property’s amenity offerings include two swimming pools, a sauna, lighted tennis courts, fitness center, clubhouse, playground and internet café. 1800 Barrett Lakes is Steadfast’s second acquisition in Georgia, following its purchase of the Residences at McGinnis Ferry in Suwanee in October.

December 2, 2014

Maryland Multifamily Southeast

Federal Capital Buys Maryland Apartment Community for $21.8M

by John Nelson December 2, 2014

FORESTVILLE, MD. — Federal Capital Partners has acquired Regency Square, a 366-unit apartment community in Forestville, for $21.8 million in an off-market transaction. Federal Capital will invest roughly $8 million of upgrades to Regency Square’s common areas and building systems after closing. The property is Federal Capital’s ninth apartment community acquisition in 2014. Federal Capital has retained Gates Hudson to manage the property. Robin Williams, Dean Sigmon and Justin Shay of Transwestern represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. Capital One Bank provided acquisition and renovation financing on behalf of Federal Capital.

December 2, 2014

California Multifamily Western

University Heights Apartment Building in San Diego Sells for $3.6M

by Nellie Day December 2, 2014

SAN DIEGO – A 16-unit apartment building in the San Diego submarket of University Heights has sold to San Diego Heritage Partners for $3.6 million. The community is located at 4638 and 4648 Ohio Street. The two-building property was originally built in 1982 as condominiums. Peter Scepanovic and Corey McHenry of Colliers International’s Multifamily Advisory Team represented both the buyer and seller, Ohio Street Villas Group, in this transaction.

December 2, 2014

Loans Mixed-Use Multifamily New York Northeast

Meridian Capital Group Arranges $737M in Acquisition Financing for The Putnam Portfolio

by Amy Works December 2, 2014

NEW YORK CITY — Meridian Capital Group has arranged $737 million in acquisition financing for the purchase of The Putnam Portfolio, a six-property multifamily portfolio located in New York City. Brookfield Property Partners, along with its operating partner Urban American, will purchase the portfolio. The financing was sourced between New York Community Bank and Bank of China in six separate mortgages. Abe Hirsch, Zev Karpel and Akiva Friend of Meridian’s New York City headquarters negotiated the transaction. The portfolio is composed of six properties totaling 24 buildings and 3,962 units. The assets include 3333 Broadway; Roosevelt Landings at 510-530 Main St. on Roosevelt Island; River Crossing at 1940 First Ave.; The Heritage at 1295-1309 Fifth Ave; The Miles at 1990 Lexington Ave.; and The Parker at 1890 Lexington Ave. The buyers have a significant renovation program planned for the portfolio. Urban American will remain as the day-to-day property manager for the portfolio.

December 2, 2014

Multifamily Texas

BMC Provides $1.1M Loan for Apartment Complex in San Antonio

by Haisten Willis December 2, 2014

SAN ANTONIO — Brian Gramlich of BMC Capital’s Dallas office has arranged a $1.1 million purchase loan for an apartment complex in San Antonio on behalf of an unnamed borrower. The loan was cross collateralized on two properties at a 65 percent loan-to-value ratio with a 4.9 percent rate and 30-year amortization schedule.

December 2, 2014

Multifamily Texas

M&M Arranges Sale of Apartment Complex in Metro Dallas

by Haisten Willis December 2, 2014

ARLINGTON, TEXAS — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Park Row East, a 205-unit apartment complex located in Arlington. Al Silva of Marcus & Millichap’s Fort Worth office marketed the property on behalf of the seller, PPA Group of Austin. Silva also secured the buyer, a local limited liability company. Park Row is located at 3201 E. Park Row Drive, just east of U.S. Highway 360 and south of I-30. The property was built in 1972 and consists of 28 buildings. The new owner plans to make improvements to the property to make it more competitive in the rental market.

December 2, 2014

California Market Reports Multifamily Western Western Market Reports

San Francisco Faces Rent Control, ‘Housing Crisis’

by Nellie Day December 2, 2014

Home to nearly 850,000 people and rapidly growing, the City of San Francisco is packed into a little less than 47 square miles. Having long been known as one of the primary financial, tech and cultural hubs of the United States, San Francisco is a place where many people want to be. Business is booming, companies are competing for employees, and the city is as culturally vibrant as ever. It seems like every week there is another article about San Francisco topping another a “best of” list. Supply, Demand, Rent Control Every city endures growing pains during times of economic expansion – new construction, rising rents and home prices – not to mention added stress to the local public infrastructure. The supply of housing in San Francisco remains relatively static for various reasons, with strict building and zoning regulations, a comparatively fixed supply of buildable land and the added complications surrounding the development of real estate in a densely populated, coastal city. On the flipside, demand for housing, which most consider a necessity, is highly inelastic. This is due to the average per-capita income for San Francisco residents, which is about 80 percent higher than the average per-capita of the …

December 2, 2014

Multifamily Texas

Griffis Residential Purchases Apartment Complex in Metro Austin for $55.5M

by Haisten Willis December 1, 2014

ROUND ROCK, TEXAS — Griffis Residential has purchased The Orchard Apartments, a 512-unit Class A apartment complex located in Round Rock, for $55.5 million. The complex is located in the city’s La Frontera commercial business, retail and housing center. With the acquisition, Griffis Residential now owns and manages 5,658 multifamily units. The Orchard Apartments is the first Austin area complex the company owns, and will be renamed Griffis La Frontera as part of the transaction. The complex was built in 1997 and Griffis plans to invest more than $4 million in upgrades.

December 1, 2014

Multifamily Texas

ARA Arranges Sale of Mid-Rise Apartment Complex in Austin

by Haisten Willis December 1, 2014

AUSTIN, TEXAS — ARA has arranged the sale of Tree, a 335-unit Class A community located in south Austin. Pat Jones of ARA Austin represented the sellers, Greystar and The Carlyle Group. A private Canadian investment group was the buyer. Tree was built in 2014 and consists of one- and two-bedroom floor plans as well as a five-story concrete garage. Amenities include a swimming pool, gym, bocce ball court, meditation fountain and an outdoor kitchen. Tree sits next to Highway 290 and was 94 percent leased at the time of sale.

December 1, 2014

Midwest Multifamily Ohio

Foresite Realty Arranges Sale of Chesapeake Mill Apartments in Columbus

by Danielle Everson December 1, 2014

COLUMBUS — Foresite Realty Partners, through its affiliate Foresite Realty OH LLC, has arranged the sale of Chesapeake Mill Apartments in Columbus for an undisclosed sales price. The apartment property is situated on nearly 15 acres and includes 260 units. The community has a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units across 31 buildings and was 92 percent occupied at the time of sale. Jamie Hadac, Bryan Nickow and Jo Lease of Foresite Realty OH represented the undisclosed seller. An Ohio-based investor purchased the property.

December 1, 2014

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