Student Housing

Berkadia Provides $31.7M Freddie Mac Loan for Student Housing Property in College Station

by Taylor Williams May 18, 2020

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS — Berkadia has provided $31.7 million in Freddie Mac permanent financing for The Junction at College Station, a student housing community located about five miles from Texas A&M University. The property consists of three-, four- and five-bedroom cottages and townhomes. Amenities include a pool, volleyball court, clubhouse, fitness center, business center and shuttle service to campus. Thomas Genetti of Berkadia arranged the 10-year loan on behalf of the undisclosed borrower.

May 18, 2020

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JDP Breaks Ground on 276-Bed Student Housing Project Near University of Illinois

by Kristin Harlow May 14, 2020

URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, ILL. — Jackson Dearborn Partners (JDP) has broken ground on ICON, a 276-bed student housing development located near the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. The project is being developed in partnership with Sub4 Development and Green Street Realty. Amenities will include a fitness center, lobby and lounge area and a third-floor deck with an outdoor grilling area. The developers raised equity through CrowdStreet, an online investment platform. Alpha Capital CRE arranged a $19.9 million construction loan with Associated Bank. Alec Bliss of Associated Bank managed the loan and closing. ICON is slated to open for the 2021-22 academic year.

May 14, 2020

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Outlook is Bright for Student Housing in Post-COVID-19 World, Says Developer

by Katie Sloan May 13, 2020

The student housing industry has been uniquely affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The niche asset class has been proclaimed “recession-proof” since its inception, and COVID-19 has been the ultimate test. One after another, universities across the country shut down, transitioned to online classes and sent their students home. What we have found during this time is that college students do not go home just because class is cancelled. Across the nation, students are still living in their off-campus apartments and rent is still being collected. Additionally, students who were turned away from traditional university-owned residence halls are now seeking off-campus apartments. With today’s students valuing privacy, distance and cleanliness more than ever, we are seeing students who typically live in residence halls transition to off-campus apartments where they can have a private bedroom and bathroom. What does this mean? Student housing is truly recession-resilient. When every university in the country cancelled classes, privately owned student housing not only remained stable but it expanded its clientele. The unknowns regarding where the economy is headed in the immediate future will likely give a lot of investors pause, but I personally remain optimistic about the opportunities that will come out of this pandemic. A few …

May 13, 2020

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Grandbridge Arranges $35.4M Refinancing for 199-Unit Multifamily Community Near University of Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow May 7, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS — Grandbridge Real Estate Capital has arranged a $35.4 million refinancing for The Arrow Apartments, a 199-unit multifamily community located near the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Chris Perry, Brett Olson and Joe Lindberg of Grandbridge originated the permanent, fixed-rate loan, which was funded through an undisclosed credit union. The financing offers an initial period of interest-only payments with a five-year term and 30-year amortization schedule. The Arrow Apartments offers shared amenities including a fitness center, multiple study rooms, a printing center, rooftop deck and a 24-hour fitness center.

May 7, 2020

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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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