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Blue Vista, StepStone Purchase Theory Interlock Student Housing Project in Atlanta

by John Nelson

ATLANTA — Blue Vista Capital Management and StepStone Real Estate, the real estate arm of investment firm StepStone Group, have purchased Theory Interlock, a 240-unit student housing project underway near Georgia Tech in Atlanta’s West Midtown district. Blue Vista and PeakMade Real Estate are the developers behind the community, which is one of the anchors of the $450 million The Interlock mixed-use destination that SJC Ventures is developing. Theory Interlock, which will feature a unit mix ranging from studios to five-bedroom apartments, is slated to open ahead of the fall 2023 semester. The acquisition of Theory Interlock is the first investment for a $90 million co-investment partnership between Blue Vista and StepStone that is focused on student housing opportunities.

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Penler Sells 240-Unit Parkstone Apartment Community in Gallatin, Tennessee

by John Nelson

GALLATIN, TENN. — Penler has sold The Parkstone, a newly developed apartment community located in the Nashville suburb of Gallatin. The Atlanta-based developer sold the 240-unit, townhouse-style property to Weinstein Properties, a Richmond-based investor that has rebranded the property to Bexley Parkstone. The sales price was not disclosed. Penler acquired the 16.5-acre site in summer 2020 and opened The Parkstone in January 2022. The community, which was fully stabilized at the time of sale, features one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Amenities include a 24-hour package room, dog park, detached garages, clubhouse, pool with a sundeck and cabanas, fitness center and a picnic area with grills, according to Apartments.com.

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Associated Bank, Old National Bank Provide $65M in Construction Financing for Apartment Complex in Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow

BLOOMINGTON, MINN. — Associated Bank and Old National Bank have provided $65 million in construction financing for Carbon 31, a 403-unit apartment complex in the Minneapolis suburb of Bloomington. The project will also include a 14,500-square-foot retail space to be occupied by Oxendale’s Market. Of the 403 units, 36 will be designated for renters earning up to 60 percent of the area median income. Completion is slated for January 2024. Each bank provided 50 percent of the total financing. Randy Stille of Associated Bank managed the loan and closing. The borrower was McGough Development.

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Colliers Mortgage Provides $7.4M Loan for Refinancing of Multifamily Building in Minneapolis

by Kristin Harlow

MINNEAPOLIS — Colliers Mortgage has provided a $7.4 million Fannie Mae loan for the refinancing of Apt on Essex, a 58-unit multifamily building in Minneapolis. The property offers micro-units and is located within walking distance of a Fresh Thyme grocery store. The 10-year loan features a 30-year amortization schedule. An entity doing business as J2 Catapult LLC was the borrower.

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Organizations Align to Address Housing Affordability in Des Moines

by Kristin Harlow

By Ryan Kelly, TWG Development Despite the affordable housing crisis, Des Moines has managed to endure the adverse factors that have caused a boom in housing prices nationwide — but we still have a ways to go. A sustained demand, an influx of business and new projects by national developers all played a role in Des Moines’ multifamily growth over the past two years.  Developing Des Moines Home to some of the largest multinational finance and insurance corporations, Des Moines has pioneered Iowa’s growth. The city has also seen population growth — the most recent census revealed that Des Moines’ suburbs led to Iowa’s development while the city itself grew by 5.4 percent. Des Moines is the 10th-best place for business and careers, according to Forbes, and ranked as the fifth-best city to live in, according to U.S. News and World Report. The capital city has experienced a boom in employment, with a rise in the number of high-tech jobs, at a 6.7 percent rate. The Midwest’s low cost of living (7 percent lower than the national average) and Des Moines’ proximity to large cities have contributed to the growth of key industries, including logistics, ag-bioscience, manufacturing, data and insurance.  …

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Kalterra Capital Underway on 249-Unit Multifamily Project in San Marcos, Texas

by Taylor Williams

SAN MARCOS, TEXAS — Kalterra Capital Partners is underway on construction of The Dylan, a 249-unit apartment community in the Central Texas city of San Marcos. The site is adjacent to McCarty Commons, which the Dallas-based developer sold in 2021. Units will come in one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans and will be furnished with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and private patios/balconies. Residences will range in size from 675 to 1,415 square feet. Amenities will include a pool, fitness center, volleyball court and open green space. Kalterra expects to deliver the property in the second quarter of 2023.

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DevelopmentMultifamilySeniors HousingTexas

JPI Breaks Ground on 185-Unit Independent Living Community in Anna, Texas

by Taylor Williams

ANNA, TEXAS — Locally based developer JPI, in partnership with the City of Anna, has broken ground on Parmore Anna Senior Living, a luxury independent living community located approximately 50 miles north of Dallas. The property will be the first of its kind in Anna and JPI’s second installment in its new line of senior housing developments. The Anna Housing Finance Corp. is also a partner on the project. The 150,000-square-foot community will span over nine acres and include 185 apartments. Completion is scheduled for 2023.

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Garden Communities Completes Lease-Up of 198-Unit Apartment Community in Basking Ridge, New Jersey

by Taylor Williams

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. — Locally based developer Garden Communities has completed the lease-up of the initial phase of The Enclave at Dewy Meadows, a 198-unit apartment community in the Northern New Jersey community of Basking Ridge. Construction of the second phase is underway and expected to be complete by the end of the year. The Enclave at Dewy Meadows features one-, two- and three-bedroom units with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and individual washers and dryers. Amenities include a leasing office, business center, fitness center, clubrooms with kitchen areas and a children’s playroom. Information on starting rents was not disclosed.

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D2 Capital Advisors Arranges $18.2M Construction Loan for Affordable Housing Redevelopment Project in Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

AURORA, ILL. — D2 Capital Advisors has arranged an $18.2 million construction loan for Fox Valley Apartments, a 47-unit affordable housing redevelopment project in Aurora. The project consists of the adaptive reuse of two vacant, historic school buildings, the former Mary A. Todd School and Lincoln Elementary School. The Todd school will be transformed into 11 units and a health clinic for low-income families. The Lincoln school will be redeveloped into 14 units. Additionally, a new two-story building will include 22 units. Of the 47 total units, at least 30 percent will be designated for renters earning 30 percent of the area median income. The remaining units will be for residents who earn up to 60 percent of the area median income. The Illinois Housing Department Authority awarded 9 percent low-income housing tax credits for the project, which also qualified for state and federal historic tax credits. An undisclosed lender provided the fixed-rate construction loan. The borrower was Fox Valley Apartments LP, a joint venture that includes General Partner Visionary Ventures NFP. Jack Cortese and David Frankel of D2 arranged the financing.

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MRP Realty, Barings Obtain $69.4M Construction Loan for Multifamily Development in D.C.

by John Nelson

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A joint venture between MRP Realty and Barings has received a $69.4 million construction loan for Phase III of Washington Gateway, a mixed-use development in Washington, D.C.’s NoMa district. Eastdil Secured arranged the loan through Santander Bank. Located at 202 Florida Ave. NE, the third phase will comprise a 16-story high-rise called The 202 that features 254 apartment and 3,800 square feet of retail space. The property will include a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments with 10-foot ceilings, designer kitchens and high-end finishes. Amenities will include a rooftop clubroom, pet facilities, fitness center, shared workspaces and a direct connection to the Metropolitan Bike Trail. The previous phases of Washington Gateway included Elevation at Washington Gateway that delivered in 2014 and The Burton, which delivered in December 2021 and is currently in lease-up. MRP Realty and Barings plan to break ground on The 202 in August. Bozzuto Management will oversee the leasing and management of the property.

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