Student Housing

KeyBank Arranges $29.4M Loan for Refinancing of Student Housing Community Near University at Albany

by Alex Patton May 4, 2020

ALBANY, N.Y. — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has arranged a $29.4 million loan for the refinancing of Auden Albany Student Housing, a 322-bed community serving students attending the University at Albany in Upstate New York. The fixed-rate Fannie Mae loan is structured with a 12-year term and a 36-month interest-only period. The community features amenities including a fitness center, game room, yoga studio and clubhouse. Erik Storz and Pete Rand of KeyBank arranged the loan on behalf of the borrower, DMG Investments.

May 4, 2020

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Student Housing CEOs Expect Lower International Enrollment, Changes to On-Campus Living for Fall Semester

by Jeff Shaw April 29, 2020

With summer break fast approaching, many universities are beginning to turn their attention to the upcoming academic year. The question lingering on the minds of many is: What will fall semester look like during a pandemic? Will international students return? Will enrollment numbers fall? And will campuses even host in-person classes? The answer to each of these questions begets an impact on student housing, both on and off campus. On Friday, April 17, Student Housing Business (SHB) released a complimentary webinar sponsored by Pavlov Media, during which four CEOs from some of the top companies in the student housing sector provided their perspective on the impact of COVID-19 on the industry. Rich Kelley, publisher of SHB, led the discussion with speakers including Wes Rogers, president and CEO of Landmark Properties; Rob Bronstein, president and founder of The Scion Group; Peter Stelian, CEO of Blue Vista Companies; and Christopher Merrill, co-founder and CEO of Harrison Street. Click here to listen to the full webinar: The CEO Perspective: COVID-19 and the Impact on Student Housing What will fall semester look like? Over the past week, a number of universities announced their plans for the fall semester. These announcements are expected to grow steadily in …

April 29, 2020

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Student Housing CEOs Provide Insight on April Rent Collections, Pre-Leasing, Upcoming Academic Year

by Kristin Harlow April 21, 2020

The impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is being felt across every facet of the student housing industry. On and off campus, owners and operators have grappled with the cancellation of in-person classes and administrative orders by universities for students to vacate campus entirely in hopes of slowing the spread of the virus. As the situation continues to escalate, many in the industry are wondering what the virus’ impact will be on the months ahead and on the upcoming academic year. On Friday, April 17, Student Housing Business (SHB) released a complimentary webinar sponsored by Pavlov Media, during which four CEOs from top companies in student housing provided their perspective on the impact of COVID-19 on the industry. The discussion was led by Rich Kelley, publisher of SHB, with speakers including Wes Rogers, president and CEO of Landmark Properties; Rob Bronstein, president and founder of The Scion Group; Peter Stelian, CEO of Blue Vista Companies; and Christopher Merrill, co-founder and CEO of Harrison Street. April Rent Collections Despite mounting concerns over the impact the cancellation of in-person classes might have on rent collections, all four CEOs reported at least 90 percent of rent payments collected as of April 16. “Rent collections are currently at …

April 21, 2020

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Partnership to Complete $231M Student Housing Development Near Florida International University by Start of School Year

by Alex Tostado April 16, 2020

MIAMI — Construction is underway on The One at University City, a planned 1,244-bed student housing community located across the street from the Florida International University (FIU) campus in Miami. University Bridge provided a $231 million bond issuance for the project. A partnership between Global City Development, RER Ventures and Podium Developments is building the community, which is slated for completion before the 2020-2021 academic school year. Landmark Properties has been tapped to manage the community, which is 45 percent preleased to more than 500 students. The 886-unit community will offer studio, one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom, fully furnished units with bed-to-bath parity. Shared amenities will include a sundeck, pool, fitness center, study lounges on each floor and a resident clubroom. Rents will start at $1,275 per month for a studio, $1,320 per month for a one-bedroom unit, $1,085 per month per room for a two-bedroom, $1,080 per month per room for a three-bedroom and $1,015 per month per room for a four-bedroom unit. “As we work through these extremely challenging times, it is encouraging to look forward to an environment later this year where we can begin to welcome FIU’s students to The One,” says Diego Procel, principal of Global …

April 16, 2020

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The Art and Science of Branding, Repositioning Student Housing Communities

by Alex Tostado April 10, 2020

When prospective college student residents and their parents first encounter a housing property, be it in person or online, the brand is undoubtedly one of the first things they notice. Along with the name of the property, they’ll notice the logo and color scheme, and gradually the story told by other aspects of the building as well, from amenities to design choices. Returning students will usually have heard about the property one way or another, and will have an idea of what sort of reputation it enjoys around campus. Creating and maintaining a consistent, desirable brand is one of the paramount functions of student housing owners and operators, especially in today’s climate where there are usually many choices and discerning students carry high expectations into property tours. Student housing marketing agencies have in turn spent more and more time perfecting their brands in recent years, hoping to create an entity that aligns with students’ values. “It’s very important to establish your identity, understanding who your target market is, how you are unique and how you want to speak to the audience,” says Barbara Gretsch, co-owner and vice president of MSSmedia. “It’s really about building your perception among the customer base.” …

April 10, 2020

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MultiVersity Housing Partners Acquires 94-Bed Student Housing Community in Pittsburgh

by Alex Patton April 8, 2020

PITTSBURGH — MultiVersity Housing Partners has acquired Union on 5th, a 94-bed student housing community located near Duquesne University and the University of Pittsburgh, for an undisclosed price. The property features 35 fully furnished units in two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Renovations are planned for the property and will include a redesign of the lobby, the relocation of the office and leasing area, the addition of study space, hallway renovations, the construction of additional beds and the addition of a new package locker system. MultiVersity Property Management will oversee renovations and has been tapped to manage the community. Ryan Lang, Brandon Buell and Jack Brett of NKF Student Housing represented MultiVersity in the transaction. The seller was undisclosed.

April 8, 2020

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Eyzenberg & Co. Structures Ground Lease and Selects Greystar to Develop a 424-Unit Student Housing Property Near Virginia Tech

by Alex Tostado April 7, 2020

BLACKSBURG, VA. — Greystar will redevelop an 11.5-acre site near Virginia Tech University into 424 student housing units. Sturbridge Square Apartments currently sits at the property, which is located at 1001 University City Blvd., one mile north of campus. The developer expects to break ground on the development this summer, with completion slated for fall 2022. Sturbridge Square Apartments currently comprises 11 buildings. The new community will offer six buildings offering one- through four-bedroom floor plans as well as townhomes. Communal amenities will include green recreational space, a half basketball court, swimming pool and a picnic area. David Eyzenberg of Eyzenberg & Co. with help from analyst Fan Yu structured the ground-lease on behalf of Sturbridge Square LLC and procured Greystar to develop the student housing community. BSB Design Inc. is serving as the architect of the redevelopment.

April 7, 2020

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New Orleans Redevelopment Fund Receives $45M Loan to Convert Hotel into Student Housing for Tulane Medical Students

by Alex Tostado April 3, 2020

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Redevelopment Fund (NORF) has received a $45 million loan to convert the Warwick Hotel in downtown New Orleans into student housing for Tulane University medical students. The 12-story building will offer 154 units that are expected to be move-in ready by August 2021. The property is situated at 1315 Gravier St., adjacent to Tulane University Medical School. Tulane University has signed a long-term lease with NORF. The community will feature ground-level retail space, a full-service restaurant, coffee shop and patio seating. As part of the $45 million construction loan, Hancock Whitney Bank provided bridge financing and Midland State Bank provided Historic Tax Credits to the developer. The Warwick Hotel was originally built in 1952 and has sat dormant since Hurricane Katrina hit the city. Hernandez Consulting & Construction will serve as the general contractor, and Albert Architecture and SCNZ are the project’s architects.

April 3, 2020

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COVID-19 Webinar Recap: Student Housing Owners, Operators Talk Best Practices, Industry Impact

by Jeff Shaw March 26, 2020

The coronavirus (COVID-19) is having a widespread impact on the off-campus student housing industry. Many off-campus owners and operators are grappling with a growing number of universities canceling in-person classes, and in some instances, ordering students to vacate their campuses and residence halls altogether. On Wednesday, March 25, Student Housing Business (SHB) held a complimentary webinar on the impact of COVID-19 on the off-campus student housing industry. The webinar had nearly 2,000 attendees. During the panel discussion, six owners and operators weighed in on best practices and operations advice for employees at both the corporate- and property-level, as well as the potential impact of the pandemic on turn — the student housing industry’s intense summer period when units are cleaned, refurbished and rehabbed — and leasing for fall 2020. Randy Shearin, editor of SHB, led the discussion. Speakers included Casey Petersen, COO of Peak Campus; Chris Richards, executive director of real estate operations at Greystar; Adam Byrley, COO of The Preiss Co.; Grant Collard, CEO of Redstone Residential; Alex O’Brien, COO of Cardinal Group; and Miles Orth, EVP and COO of Campus Apartments. Click here to listen to the full webinar: COVID-19 and the Impact on Student Housing Residents, Employees, Operations, …

March 26, 2020

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MultiVersity Housing Acquires 616-Bed Student Housing Community Near Clemson University

by Alex Tostado March 25, 2020

CLEMSON, S.C. — Alexandria Va.-based MultiVersity Housing Partners has acquired The Ridge, a 616-bed student housing community located near Clemson University in South Carolina. The property was built in 2018 and offers two- and four-bedroom, apartment- and townhome-style units with bed-to-bath parity. Shared amenities include a pool with a lazy river, dog park, clubhouse, private shuttle to campus and a fitness center. MultiVersity Property Management (MVPM) will oversee management of the community. The seller and further details of the transaction were not disclosed.

March 25, 2020

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