CHESAPEAKE, VA. — Fairstead has invested nearly $10 million for the renovation of Peaceful Village Apartments, a 65-unit affordable housing community located at 3000 Welcome Road in Chesapeake. Fairstead is partnering with the Chesapeake Redevelopment and Housing Authority, which manages the community, for the renovation through HUD’s Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program. The overhaul will include new energy-efficient appliances, renovated kitchens, new exterior siding and the construction of a new community center. All renovations are expected to be complete by fall 2026. Built in 1995, Peaceful Village offers a mix of three- and four-bedroom townhomes reserved for households earning below $32,000 annually to $63,900 (60 percent of the area median income). Capital partners on the renovation include Berkadia, Freddie Mac, U.S. Bank and Woodforest Bank.
GOLDEN VALLEY, MINN. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $59.5 million sale of The Liberty, a 242-unit multifamily property in the Minneapolis suburb of Golden Valley. Completed in 2017, The Liberty features 55 townhomes and 187 apartment units that range from 568 to 1,536 square feet. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, solar panels, grilling area and clubhouse. The luxury property was 96 percent occupied at the time of sale. Abe Roberts of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, an entity related to the Schactman family, and procured the buyer, Minnesota-based The Goodman Group.
BOTHELL, WASH. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged a $19 million loan for MainStreet Property Group for the refinancing of The 104, an urban-style multifamily community in Bothell. Seth Heikkila and Bill Maloney of JLL Capital Markets Debt Advisory team secured the five-year, fixed-rate loan through Fannie Mae. JLL Real Estate Capital LLC will serve the loan. The 104 features 115 traditional and open one- and two-bedroom floor plans, averaging 773 square feet, with stainless steel appliances, walk-in closets and exposed concrete details. Community amenities include a lounge with kitchen, a community courtyard, bike storage and valet trash service. The property is located at 18414 104th Ave. NE.
HUTTO, TEXAS — A partnership between Atlanta-based developer Wood Partners and ParkProperty Capital (PPC) has broken ground on a 336-unit multifamily project in Hutto, approximately 30 miles north of Austin. Located off of Ed Schmidt Boulevard, the community will comprise 10 three-story buildings. Amenities will include a fitness center, a business lounge, private offices, clubroom with a coffee station, pool and a fenced dog park. Additionally, in collaboration with City of Hutto officials, the development will feature two pickleball courts, parkland with a walking trail and an 18-hole disc golf course that will also be available for public use. Completion is slated for the third quarter of 2026.
DESOTO, TEXAS — A partnership between boutique multifamily investment firm RSN Property Group and Monday Properties, which has three East Coast offices, has acquired Ventura Landings, a 226-unit apartment complex located in the southern Dallas suburb of DeSoto. The newly renovated property offers one- and two-bedroom units and amenities such as a pool, clubhouse, basketball court and onsite laundry facilities. The new ownership plans to implement additional capital improvements and has already rebranded the property as Eagle Creek Landing. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.
TRURO, MASS. — The Community Builders (TCB) has broken ground on Cloverleaf, a 43-unit affordable housing project in Truro, located on Cape Cod. The majority (39) of residences will be restricted to households earning between 30 and 100 percent of the area median income, and the other four will be rented at market rates. Units will come in one-, two- and three-bedroom formats and will be spread across 10 buildings. TCB is developing Cloverleaf in partnership with Community Housing Resource Inc. and the Town of Truro.
Affordable HousingContent PartnerFeaturesLoansMidwestMultifamilyNortheastRegions Real Estate Capital MarketsSoutheastTexasWestern
Looking to Finance Your Multifamily Property? Compare Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Small Balance Loan Options
By Ann Atkinson, Regions Real Estate Capital Markets Finance options for owner/operators of multifamily properties are consistently available via Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Both government-sponsored entities (GSEs), are governed by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and share a clear mission to support the health of the country’s housing market and its existing multifamily supply by providing financing options to borrowers. Loans Accessible for Affordable, Workforce Properties The support provided by both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to multifamily housing notably extends beyond market-rate rental properties, with both agencies dedicated to the availability of affordable and workforce housing units to low-income renters. Thus, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac offer good loan options to consider for owner/operators active in these multifamily subsets. Let’s compare their offerings specific to small balance loans, as these are often the appropriate solutions for this range of multifamily properties. Both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac programs offer financing for the acquisition or refinance of stabilized multifamily properties. The properties must include five or more residential units and be stabilized. The agencies define stabilized as 90 percent occupancy for 90 days. In addition, both programs offer the following product features for small loans: Let’s now …
HOUSTON — The NHP Foundation has opened RoseMary’s Place, a $45 million supportive housing complex in Midtown Houston. The four-story, 149-unit building is dedicated to supporting individuals or families who are currently or were recently experiencing homelessness. The NHP Foundation has partnered with nonprofit social services provider Magnificat Houses Inc. to operate RoseMary’s Place, which also offers three multipurpose rooms, two gathering areas, a warming kitchen and a 24-hour staffed entry desk. The City of Houston Housing & Community Development Department provided $18.7 million in financing for the project, while the Harris County Community Services Department contributed $10.2 million. Hudson Housing is the tax credit investor whose purchase of those securities generated $13.6 million in equity financing for the project.
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Atlanta-based owner-operator RangeWater Real Estate will develop a 240-unit apartment complex in South Austin. The site spans 7.9 acres at 11800 Menchaca Road, and the property will house a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom units that will range in size from 549 to 1,264 square feet. Amenities will include a pool, clubhouse, fitness center, dog park, a speakeasy-inspired garden room, library, flexible office spaces, courtyards and outdoor grilling and dining stations. RangeWater is developing the project in a joint venture with a subsidiary of Dallas-based investment firm The Meridian Group. Construction is set to begin in the coming weeks and to be complete in early 2027.
LUBBOCK, TEXAS — Senior Living Investment Brokerage (SLIB), has negotiated the sale of Bender Terrace, a skilled nursing facility located in the West Texas city of Lubbock. Situated on 2.7 acres, the property comprises roughly 45,000 square feet and 120 beds. A local independent owner sold the facility to a national owner-operator. A regional operator was leasing the property at the time of sale. Matthew Alley and Ryan Saul of SLIB arranged the transaction.