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Emerging Trends Report Predicts Rebound in Transaction Volume in 2025 as Capital Markets Are ‘Poised for Recovery’

by John Nelson

LAS VEGAS — At the September meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds rate by 50 basis points, which is the first easing of monetary policy in four years. This move lowered the short-term interest rate to a target range of 4.75 to 5 percent. Elevated borrowing costs have stifled commercial real estate transaction volumes the past couple years as buyers and sellers found that values were a moving target. Now with a reduction in interest rates, many real estate professionals expect transaction volume to rebound at least moderately. “In 2025, we expect lower interest rates will reduce borrowing costs, aid in price discovery and ultimately encourage an uptick in [commercial real estate] transactions,” said Angela Cain, global CEO of the Urban Land Institute (ULI). Cain’s comments came in a prepared statement to summarize the findings of Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2025, an annual report jointly produced by PwC US and ULI. The report was published in conjunction with ULI’s Fall Meeting, which is taking place this week at Resort World Las Vegas. Cain said that the real estate professionals surveyed for the report relayed that sentiment is improving, though many remain cautious. …

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Crescent Communities to Develop 300-Unit Apartment Property in Douglasville, Georgia

by John Nelson

DOUGLASVILLE, GA. — Crescent Communities has announced plans for RENDER Douglasville, a new, 300-unit apartment community in Douglasville, approximately 20 miles west of Atlanta. Situated within The Foxfield Cos.’  The Trails mixed-use development, the multifamily development is scheduled for completion in early 2026. RENDER Douglasville will feature amenities including a swimming pool, clubhouse, outdoor spaces and entertainment programming. Project partners include CIBC, Great Southern Bank and Crescent Communities Construction. Phoenix Capital Management is providing financing. In addition to RENDER Douglasville, The Trails also features 60,000 square feet of townhome, hospitality and office space.

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Joint Venture Delivers 226-Unit Springside Multifamily Community in Metro Atlanta

by John Nelson

POWDER SPRINGS, GA. — A joint venture between Novare Group, BCDC and PointOne Holdings has delivered Springside, a 226-unit multifamily community in Powder Springs, roughly 20 miles northwest of Atlanta. Situated directly across from Thurman Springs Park, Springside offers apartments in studio, one- and two-bedroom layouts. Amenities at the community include a fitness center, swimming pool and sundeck, pet park, outdoor entertainment areas, dog spa and outdoor grilling stations. Select units also feature private garages. RAM Partners will manage and lease the property on behalf of the owners. Monthly rental rates at Springside range from $1,429 to $3,102, according to Apartments.com.

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JLL Arranges $55.5M Loan for Refinancing of Urban East Apartments in Austin

by Taylor Williams

AUSTIN, TEXAS — JLL has arranged a $55.5 million loan for the refinancing of Urban East, a 381-unit apartment community in Austin. The newly built property, which includes an affordable housing component, is located southeast of the downtown area near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Urban East offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom residences that are furnished with stainless steel appliances, tile backsplashes, granite countertops, walk-in closets, individual washers and dryers and private patios/balconies. Amenities include two pools, a fitness center, private conference rooms, a rooftop lounge, resident clubhouse and kitchen, dog park and a game room with a bowling alley. JLL arranged the floating-rate debt on behalf of the owner, a partnership between Battery Global Advisors, the Housing Authority of the City of Austin, River City Capital Partners and LDG Development. The direct lender was Goldman Sachs Alternatives.

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Midloch, Hempel Purchase 240-Unit Oscar Apartments in Sheboygan, Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow

SHEBOYGAN, WIS. — Midloch Investment Partners and Hempel Real Estate have acquired The Oscar Apartments, a 240-unit Class A multifamily community in Sheboygan near Milwaukee. The purchase price was undisclosed. The property has a new mortgage loan from Bridgewater Bank of Minneapolis. Completed in 2021, The Oscar is comprised of three buildings. Amenities include a fitness center, community room, bike storage, pet spa and outdoor grilling area. The asset was 70 percent leased at the time of sale. Milwaukee-based Harmoniq Residential will handle leasing and management. The new ownership plans to make amenity upgrades.

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Gorman & Co. Completes 48-Unit Affordable Housing Community in Green Bay, Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow

GREEN BAY, WIS. — Gorman & Co., in partnership with Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan (LSS), has completed Bay City Lofts in Green Bay. The 48-unit affordable and supportive housing community is located at 2510 University Ave. Of the 48 units, 40 are reserved for households earning between 30 and 60 percent of the area median income. The remaining eight units are market rate. Amenities include a community room, fitness center and onsite offices for LSS, which will provide supportive services for residents.

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DHI Hellenic Apartments Completes Rehabilitation of Affordable Housing Community for Seniors in Sacramento

by Amy Works

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. — A California-based entity doing business as DHI Hellenic Apartments LP has completed the renovation and rehabilitation of Hellenic Senior Apartments, an affordable seniors housing property in the Pocket-Greenhaven area of Sacramento. Renovations included replacing roofs and siding, new energy-efficient systems and updates to common areas such as the clubhouse, leasing office and laundry facilities. All 70 units received new windows, sliding glass doors, energy-efficient appliances, dishwashers, modern kitchen cabinets and countertops. Fourteen units were upgraded to be fully ADA-compliant, and several units received additional modifications to accommodate residents with mobility, hearing or visual impairments. Hellenic Senior Apartments offers units designated for tenants earning various income levels: 30 percent of the area median income (AMI), 40 percent AMI, 50 percent AMI and 60 percent AMI. DHI Hellenic Apartments secured financing for the project through a combination of 9 percent tax credit equity provided by R4 Capital LLC with CVS Health | Aetna as the investor limited partner, a construction loan and permanent loan proceeds from East West Bank.

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Largo Capital Arranges $9M Loan for Refinancing of Harrisburg Apartment Building

by Taylor Williams

HARRISBURG, PA. — Largo Capital, a financial intermediary based in upstate New York, has arranged a $9 million loan for the refinancing of an 176-unit apartment building in Harrisburg. The unnamed building was originally constructed in 1987. Ned Perlman of Largo Capital arranged the loan through an undisclosed life insurance company. The name of the borrower was also not disclosed.

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Adirondack Capital Partners Arranges $107M Sale of New Multifamily Property in Bridgeport, Connecticut

by Taylor Williams

BRIDGEPORT, CONN. — Regional brokerage firm Adirondack Capital Partners has arranged the $107.5 million sale of Canfield Park at Fairfield Metro, a 300-unit multifamily property located in the southern coastal Connecticut city of Bridgeport. The seller was South Norwalk, Conn.-based investment firm Spinnaker Real Estate Partners. The buyer was a joint venture between an undisclosed institutional investment management firm and a New York City-based multifamily owner-operator. Michael Hunter Coghill of Adirondack Capital Partners represented both parties in the transaction. Marko Kazanjian, Max Herzog, Andrew Cohen and Max Hulsh of Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, arranged agency acquisition financing and joint venture equity for the deal. “The newly built assets’ premier location adjacent to the Fairfield–Black Rock train station, coupled with our ability to facilitate a smooth agency financing process, contributed to a successful execution for all parties,” says Kazanjian, who serves as senior managing director at IPA. Built in 2023, Canfield Park at Fairfield Metro offers studio, one- and two-bedroom units that range in size from 300 to 1,200 square feet. Monthly rental rates range from $2,207 to $3,325, according to Apartments.com. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, rooftop terrace, game room, golf simulator, music …

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Waterton Buys 903 Peachtree Apartment Tower in Midtown Atlanta for $118.6M

by John Nelson

ATLANTA — Chicago-based Waterton has purchased 903 Peachtree, a 32-story apartment tower located at 903 Peachtree St. in Midtown Atlanta. The seller and sales price were not disclosed, but Atlanta Business Chronicle reported that the asset traded for $118.6 million. Additionally, REBusinessOnline reported last summer that Chicago-based CA Ventures fully delivered the tower in partnership with Diamond Realty Investments Inc. and Cartel Properties. The acquisition brings Waterton’s metro Atlanta multifamily portfolio to 3,026 units under management. Situated near Piedmont Park and the Eastside Trail of the Atlanta BeltLine, 903 Peachtree features 427 apartments and 7,843 square feet of retail space, as well as 46,000 square feet of resort-style indoor and outdoor amenities. Outdoor amenities at 903 Peachtree include a rooftop pool and lounge area, grilling stations, private cabanas and fire pits. Indoor offerings include a sauna and massage room, yoga studio, demonstration kitchen, recreation lounge and game room, screening room, coworking lounge, pet spa and dog run, bicycle storage and a large lobby and concierge level. The apartment tower features a variety of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, with monthly rental rates ranging from $1,670 to $5,170, according to Apartments.com.

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