CHICAGO — Kiser Group has brokered the $2.6 million sale of a 36-unit apartment building located at 5201 W. Washington Blvd. in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. The property was fully leased at the time of sale, with one recently filled vacancy. The asset received a full mechanical and cosmetic renovation, including individual furnaces and new plumbing and electrical systems. Noah Clark and Jack Petrando of Kiser represented the buyer and seller, neither of which were disclosed.
MALDEN, MASS. — CBRE has arranged the sale of Strata, a 295-unit apartment community located north of Boston in Malden. Built in 2000, Strata is a single-story building that houses studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units with an average size of 892 square feet. Amenities include a pool, resident lounge, private work pods, a fitness center and expansive socialization areas. Simon Butler, Biria St. John, John McLaughlin and Brian Bowler represented the seller, an affiliate of Oregon-based investment firm The Green Cities Co., in the transaction. CBRE also procured the buyer, an undisclosed institutional investment firm.
Necessity has sparked innovation across the multifamily sector. Property managers are implementing new technology platforms to streamline leasing, maintenance and resident communications because of rising operating costs, says Jim Cunningham, president of Naperville, Illinois-based Marquette Management, which owns or manages nearly 16,000 units across eight states. Operating costs increased 7 percent last year, according to CBRE. Rising insurance costs are one of the primary drivers. Property managers are also embracing technology to enhance resident satisfaction. Wendy Deetjen, vice president of Habitat’s market-rate portfolio, says that today’s renters expect more convenience, personalization and instant communication than in the past. Chicago-based Habitat manages more than 13,000 units across Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota. “Reputation management and resident engagement remain critical, and while staffing challenges persist industrywide, automation helps our teams focus on what matters most — delivering excellent service and building stronger communities,” says Deetjen. The automation and problem-solving capabilities that come with artificial intelligence (AI) free up property managers to devote more time to other tasks. This advancement is especially beneficial at a time when the labor supply is low. Cunningham says that labor in multifamily management remains tight but is improving. The industry faced a 4.1 percent turnover rate in 2024, …
HOUSTON — Camden Property Trust, a publicly traded REIT, has sold a 337-unit apartment community in Midtown Houston. Camden Midtown was built in 1999 and features one- and two-bedroom units. Amenities include multiple pools and fitness centers, as well as a pet park and a direct-access parking garage. Dustin Selzer, Jett Lucia, Aziza Rehmatulla and Matt Kafka of JLL represented Camden in the transaction. Leon McBroom, Rob Bova and John David Johnson, also with JLL, originated an undisclosed amount of Freddie Mac acquisition financing on behalf of the buyer, Bow River Capital. The new ownership has rebranded the property as Hadley Midtown Apartments.
IRVING, TEXAS — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has negotiated the sale of The International at Valley Ranch, a 236-unit apartment complex in Irving. Built in 2024 within the Valley Ranch master-planned development, the property offers studio, one- and two-bedroom units with an average size of 803 square feet. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, sky lounge, outdoor grilling and dining stations, coworking space and a dog park. Drew Kile, Michael Ware, Joey Tumminello, Taylor Hill, Shelby Clark and Jack Windham of IPA represented the seller, Criterion Development Partners, in the transaction and procured the buyer, Consolidated Investment Group.
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Newmark has arranged a $515 million loan for the refinancing of Phase I of The Journal, a 966-unit apartment building in Jersey City. The newly constructed building is part of a larger, $1 billion development that will feature two 63-story towers with a combined 1,723 units. The Journal also includes a 983-space parking garage, 45,000 square feet of amenity space and 40,000 square feet of retail space that is fully leased to Target. Jordan Roeschlaub, Nick Scribani and John Caraviello of Newmark arranged the loan through Blackstone on behalf of the developer, Kushner Cos.
HAVERHILL, MASS. — Locally based owner-operator The Procopio Cos. has completed The Beck, a 290-unit multifamily project in the northern Boston suburb of Haverhill. The Beck consists of two five-story residential buildings that house studio, one- and two-bedroom units. Amenities include a clubroom, rideshare lounge, fitness center and a sports lounge with a golf simulator, as well as some 6,000 square feet of retail space. Dellbrook | JKS was the construction manager for the project, and CUBE3 was the architect. Needham Bank financed construction, which began in summer 2023. Rents start at $1,850 per month for a studio apartment.
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. — A public-private partnership between Gilbane and Palm Beach Atlantic University is set to break ground on a $240 million residence hall project on the university’s campus in downtown West Palm Beach. The 25-story tower will span 319,000 square feet and offer 990 beds across 275 units upon completion, which is scheduled for August 2027. The development will also feature a 28,000-square-foot dining hall, 14,000-square-foot fitness center, 704-space parking garage and a student recreation center. Shared amenities will include a game lounge, study areas and wellness and social lounges. The community will also offer 230 bike and e-bike stalls. Gilbane will lead design, construction and financing for the project. The development team includes Cube 3, Urban Design Studio, Shutts & Bowen and Kimley-Horn. The project has been approved by the Palm Beach County Board of Commissioners and will be funded through bonds issued by Palm Beach County. Construction is scheduled to begin this summer.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. — Housing Trust Group (HTG) and Mount Hermon African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church have opened Mount Hermon Apartments, a new affordable seniors housing community in Fort Lauderdale. Development costs totaled $43.5 million. Monthly rental rates at the community, which features one- and two-bedroom apartments, range from $433 to $1,422 per month. Units are reserved for seniors earning at or below 25 and 60 percent of the area median income (AMI). According to Apartments.com, the average rental rate for a one-bedroom apartment in Fort Lauderdale is $2,222. Amenities at the property include a rooftop terrace, fitness center, clubroom and community gathering space. Services offered at the community include 24-hour assistance, adult literacy training and support with light housekeeping, grocery shopping and laundry. Financing for the development included $32.6 million in 9 percent low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) equity syndicated through Raymond James; a $33 million construction loan from TD Bank; a $7.5 million permanent Freddie Mac loan provided and serviced by Berkadia; and a $640,000 loan from the City of Fort Lauderdale. HTG Gomez Construction served as the project’s general contractor. The project team also included architect REP-R-TWAR, civil engineer Thomas Engineering and interior design firm B. Pila …
WEST LINN, ORE. — CBRE has arranged the sale of Summerlinn Apartments, a multifamily property in West Linn. A private buyer acquired the asset from Reliant Group for $33.6 million. Situated on 6 acres at 400 Springtree Lane, Summerlinn Apartments features 94 one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Community amenities include a gated entrance, landscaped grounds, a sports court, play area and a remodeled clubhouse with a pool, hot tub and an outdoor entertainment space. Josh McDonald, Joe Nydahl and Matt Dodd of CBRE represented the seller in the deal.
