Multifamily

Orix to Grow LIHTC Platform to $15B with Acquisition of Boston Capital’s Portfolio

by John Nelson September 15, 2020

BOSTON — Boston Financial Investment Management, a subsidiary of Orix Corp. USA, has agreed to acquire Boston Capital’s low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) fund portfolio. The purchase of Boston Capital’s portfolio will nearly double Orix’s LIHTC platform to $15 billion in funds under management. (Boston Financial and Boston Capital are not affiliated.) Boston Financial is one of the leading syndicators in the LIHTC industry. The firm currently manages a $7.7 billion portfolio comprising more than 1,125 properties and 98,110 units. Boston Financial will service Boston Capital’s assets under management. According to a release from Orix, the firm views the LIHTC business as one that shows projected growth, even during the economic uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. Because rent for LIHTC properties is often below comparable non-tax-credit properties and the government supports many LIHTC residents in the form of rental assistance, Boston Financial has seen occupancy rates remain stable during the pandemic. The closing of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and approvals. The acquisition price was not disclosed. Established by Congress in 1986, LIHTC is a tax incentive program designed to promote the supply of affordable rental housing for low-income households. LIHTC syndicators such as Boston Financial and …

September 15, 2020

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Lowe Property Group Breaks Ground on $40M Mixed-Use Development in Downtown Salt Lake City

by Amy Works September 14, 2020

SALT LAKE CITY — Developer Lowe Property Group, architect MVE + Partners and general contractor Zwick Construction have broken ground on 6th & Main, a mixed-use development in downtown Salt Lake City. The eight-story structure will feature 10,100 square feet of commercial space and 141,149 square feet of residential apartments. Totaling 283,936 square feet, 6th & Main will offer 170 market-rate apartments in a mix of modern studio, one- and two-bedroom layouts, a street-level lounge, co-working space, parking garage, two-level fitness center, swimming pool, spa, rooftop clubroom and viewing terrace. The property is slated to open for leasing in fall 2022.

September 14, 2020

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Akara Partners to Open 320-Unit Kenect Phoenix Apartment Community this Fall

by Amy Works September 14, 2020

Editor’s update: As of October 2025, this property was rebranded as Sora. PHOENIX — Chicago-based Akara Partners is bringing Kenect, its hospitality-oriented apartment platform and social membership club, to downtown Phoenix. Located at 355 N. Central Ave., Kenect Phoenix has begun pre-leasing units at its leasing office at 130 N. Central Ave. Kenect will offer 320 furnished and unfurnished units, including junior studios, one-bedroom, one-bedroom flex and three-bedroom/three-bath floor plans. The community will also offer 24-hour amenities, including concierge services, studio fitness classes, social programming, virtual events, 8,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space, 7,000 square feet of co-working space and a rooftop pool. Kenect Phoenix will also offer residents Kenect Exclusive Experiences (KEE) with exclusive access to Kenect-branded events and fitness classes. Residents receive priority reservations for events, such as private concerts in the KEE Studios, demos with local mixologists and chefs, in-house artist classes and pet-friendly happy hours, as well as pop-up coworking and networking events. The property is located near Central Station on the area’s light rail, Arizona State University’s downtown campus, Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Arizona State University Law School and Medical School.

September 14, 2020

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University Partners Acquires Vertex Student Housing Community Near Arizona State University

by Amy Works September 14, 2020

TEMPE, ARIZ. — University Partners has acquired Vertex, a 600-bed student housing community located near Arizona State University in Tempe. The property was built in 2015 and offers a mix of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units with bed-to-bath parity. Shared amenities include 7,700 square feet of retail space, a resort-style swimming pool, two-story fitness center with a rock-climbing wall, clubhouse, private study rooms and a cycle room. University Partners plans to upgrade and refresh community common areas and will oversee management of the property. The seller and terms of the transaction were undisclosed.

September 14, 2020

Acquisitions Arizona Multifamily Western

Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 70-Unit Torrey Pines Villas in Glendale, Arizona

by Amy Works September 14, 2020

GLENDALE, ARIZ. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of Torrey Pines Villas, a 70-unit multifamily property located in Glendale. A limited liability company sold the asset to another limited liability company for $8.3 million. Paul Bay of Marcus & Millichap represented both parties in the deal. Located at 5712 N. 67th Ave., Torrey Pines Villas features 44 one-bedroom/one-bath units and 26 two-bedroom/two-bath units. The community was built in 1985 on 1.14 acres.

September 14, 2020

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ACC Reports Occupancy Decline of 710 Basis Points Across Student Housing Portfolio

by Taylor Williams September 14, 2020

AUSTIN, TEXAS — American Campus Communities Inc. (NYSE: ACC), the nation’s largest owner and manager of student housing properties, reported that its portfolio had an occupancy rate of 90.3 percent as of Sept. 11, 2020. The Austin-based REIT posted a same-store portfolio-wide occupancy rate of 97.4 percent a year ago, netting a year-over-year decline of 710 basis points. CEO Bill Bayless said that the company was encouraged by overall leasing activity in June and July but remains concerned about whether in-person classes will prevail throughout the fall semester. ACC has already felt some of this impact, Bayless said, noting that the delay or cancellation of on-campus classes stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic had already caused a 16 percent year-over-year drop in occupancy across properties that primarily serve first-year students. As of mid-2020, ACC owned 166 student housing properties totaling 111,900 beds across the country.

September 14, 2020

Development Multifamily Texas

Billingsley Opens 432-Unit Wallis & Baker Multifamily Community Near Fort Worth

by Taylor Williams September 14, 2020

GRAPEVINE, TEXAS — Locally based developer Billingsley Co. has opened Wallis & Baker, a 432-unit multifamily community in the northern Fort Worth suburb of Grapevine. The property features one-, two- and three-bedroom units and amenities such as a pool, fitness center, clubroom with a bar, a wine room with a billiards table, sand volleyball court, dog park, private dining room and a library with individual workspaces. Billingsley is also developing 27,400 square feet of office and retail space on an adjacent parcel that will create a walkable neighborhood for residents of Wallis & Baker.

September 14, 2020

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Inland, Cambridge Complete 308-Unit Citadel at Tech Ridge Apartments in North Austin

by Taylor Williams September 14, 2020

AUSTIN, TEXAS — A partnership between Inland National Development Co. LLC and Cambridge Development Group Inc. has completed Citadel at Tech Ridge, a 308-unit apartment community in North Austin. The property spans 14.8 acres and is located near Tech Ridge Business Park and Parmer Business Park, both of which are employment hubs for major tech users. Citadel at Tech Ridge features one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, dog park, resident clubhouse and a cybercafé. Approximately 62 percent of the units were leased as of the end of August. Rents start a $1,195 per month for a one-bedroom unit, according to apartments.com.

September 14, 2020

Development Multifamily Texas

Howard Hughes Begins Preleasing 163-Unit Lane at Waterway Apartments in The Woodlands

by Taylor Williams September 14, 2020

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS — The Howard Hughes Corp. (NYSE: HHC) has begun preleasing residences at The Lane at Waterway, a 163-unit multifamily community in The Woodlands, about 30 miles north of Houston. The seven-story property spans 1.7 acres and offers one-, two and three-bedroom units, as well as townhomes. Units are furnished with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, smart thermostats and keyless entry systems. Amenities include a clubroom, fitness center and an outdoor cooking area. The Lane at Waterway also features coworking office space, and residents may also rent private offices for an additional charge. The first units are expected to be available for occupancy in December. Rents start at $1,217 for a one-bedroom unit, according to apartments.com.

September 14, 2020

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Colliers Mortgage Provides $5.9M HUD Loan for Refinancing of Seniors Housing Property in Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow September 14, 2020

ROCHESTER, MINN. — Colliers Mortgage has provided a $5.9 million HUD 223(a)(7) loan for the refinancing of Fairway Ridge Cooperative, a 52-unit seniors housing property in Southeast Minnesota’s Rochester. All units at the property, built in 2003, are restricted to households where the head of household is 62 years of age or older. The refinance will enable the borrower to reduce the interest rate on the loan.

September 14, 2020

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