Multifamily

Investors Should Take a Second Look at Opportunities in Chicagoland Multifamily

by Kristin Harlow October 10, 2019

Chicago real estate has been the subject of considerable pessimism from local and national investors due to a variety of factors. Much of this can be blamed on our unfunded pension liability, which is expected to significantly increase real estate taxes across the area in the coming years. Many institutional multifamily investors claim that their data says to avoid Chicago. Instead, they seek multifamily properties at far lower returns and cap rates in places such as Nashville, Austin and Denver. While I believe those cities offer phenomenal investments, investors across the country are missing an amazing opportunity to invest in Chicago apartment properties. Real estate taxes Everyone seems to agree that real estate taxes will rise significantly in Chicago in the coming years. Who pays real estate taxes? Homeowners, commercial landlords and some businesses. Noticeably absent from this list are apartment renters who are generally unaffected by an increase in real estate taxes. In fact, a significant rise in residential real estate taxes should create even more demand for rental apartments in the Chicagoland area as would-be homeowners shift into the rental pool. Effect of high tax rates Do Chicagoans leave the city because of high tax rates? The data …

October 10, 2019

California Multifamily Western

New Rent Control Law to Take Effect in California on Jan. 1, 2020

by Jeff Shaw October 9, 2019

SACRAMENTO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a statewide rent control bill into law that aims to protect renters against price gouging and provide eviction protections. More specifically, Assembly Bill 1482 bars landlords from raising rents more than 5 percent plus the local inflation rate in one year. The annual inflation rate varies by region, but averages about 2.5 percent across the state.

October 9, 2019

Development Massachusetts Multifamily Northeast Retail

Callahan Breaks Ground on 610-Unit Multifamily Redevelopment Project Near Boston

by Alex Patton October 9, 2019

QUINCY, MASS. — Callahan Construction Managers has broken ground on a 610-unit multifamily redevelopment project in Quincy, a southern suburb of Boston. The Bozzuto Group and Atlantic Development are redeveloping the North Quincy Station bus depot and parking lot into a three-building residential property with 45,000 square feet of retail space as well as a 1,500-spot parking garage. The residential portion of the project will be delivered over two phases with the first units expected to be available for occupancy in May 2021. Units delivered in Phase II are slated to come on line in January 2022, with the entire project scheduled to be complete soon thereafter. Amenities will include two outdoor courtyards, a pool deck, club lounge, commercial kitchen and a fitness center with yoga and spin classes.

October 9, 2019

Loans Multifamily Texas

Money360 Provides $21.4M Bridge Loan for Office Asset in Frisco

by Taylor Williams October 9, 2019

FRISCO, TEXAS — California-based direct lender Money360 has provided a $21.4 million bridge loan for the refinancing of an undisclosed office property in the northern Dallas suburb of Frisco. The nonrecourse loan carries a 24-month term, floating interest rate and 75 percent loan-to-value ratio. The borrower was not disclosed.

October 9, 2019

Acquisitions Florida Multifamily Southeast

Cushman & Wakefield Negotiates $55.6M Sale of Ventura Pointe Apartment Complex in Broward County

by Alex Tostado October 9, 2019

PEMBROKE PINES, FLA. — Cushman & Wakefield has negotiated the $55.6 million sale of Ventura Pointe, a 206-unit multifamily property in Pembroke Pines. The seller, Eastwind Development, built the community in 2018. The apartment complex offers one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans averaging 958 square feet. Ventura Point comprises two four-story buildings and two five-story buildings. Communal amenities include a swimming pool with lounge area; outdoor kitchen and grills; indoor lounge with community kitchen; billiards; 24-hour ﬁtness center; and a conference room and business center. On the east side of the property, a two-acre park provides lakefront jogging path. Located at 7850 Pasadena Blvd., the property is situated 27 miles north of downtown Miami. Lloyd Jones LLC acquired the asset.

October 9, 2019

Acquisitions Georgia Multifamily Southeast

FCP Acquires Portofino Apartments Near Atlanta for $19M

by Alex Tostado October 9, 2019

CLARKSTON, GA. — FCP has acquired Portofino Apartments, a 234-unit, garden-style community in Clarkston, for $19 million. The property is located at 1250 Brockett Road, 12 miles east of downtown Atlanta. Portofino Apartments offers one- through three-bedroom floor plans. Communal amenities include two swimming pools, a playground, basketball court and dog park. Wesley Kenney and Tyler Averitt of Cushman & Wakefield represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction.

October 9, 2019

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Multifamily

JLL Arranges Sale of Two-Property Multifamily Portfolio in Suburban Chicago for $25.7M

by Kristin Harlow October 9, 2019

PARK FOREST AND UNIVERSITY PARK, ILL. — JLL has arranged the sale of Central Park Apartments and Governor’s House Apartments for $25.7 million. David Gaines, Wick Kirby, Mark Barnes and Kevin Girard of JLL represented the seller, a joint venture between Buligo Capital Partners and Ferndale Realty Group. Bender Cos. was the buyer. Jason Bond and Trent Niederberger of JLL originated $20.5 million in acquisition financing through Fannie Mae. The 220-unit Central Park Apartments is located at 11 Fir St. in Park Forest and the 96-unit Governor’s House Apartments is located at 871 Burnham Drive in University Park. Both communities are approximately 30 miles south of downtown Chicago.

October 9, 2019

California Civic Mixed-Use Student Housing Top Stories Western

American Campus Communities Starts Construction of Mixed-Use Development on University of California Riverside Campus

by Jeff Shaw October 8, 2019

RIVERSIDE, CALIF. — The University of California, Riverside (UCR) and American Campus Communities (NYSE: ACC) have broken ground on North District, a mixed-use community anchored by new student housing buildings. The project will be situated on the university’s campus in Riverside, a city located in the Inland Empire about 60 miles east of Los Angeles. Upon full build-out, the project will feature up to 6,000 new student housing beds, new dining facilities, an NCAA Division I competition field, a field house sports facility, functional open spaces, multi-use spaces that can serve as classrooms, meeting spaces and study areas, and more than 100,000 square feet for retail, commercial and university services. The project, a redevelopment of the former Canyon Crest Family Housing site, is part of UCR’s vision for creating a “living-learning” campus, much like other mixed-use developments seek a live-work-play environment. The university projects enrollment will rise from approximately 24,000 students today to 35,000 by 2035, necessitating the new student housing beds. “This project will help us prepare for this tremendous growth,” says UCR Chancellor Kim Wilcox. “Part of this vision includes residential life programs that will provide a balance of privacy while embracing community to enhance the overall academic …

October 8, 2019

Acquisitions Multifamily New Jersey Northeast

Cushman & Wakefield Arranges Sale of 24-Unit Apartment Community in Cedar Grove, New Jersey

by Alex Patton October 8, 2019

CEDAR GROVE, N.J. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the sale of Zephyr Ridge, a 24-unit apartment community in Cedar Grove, located approximately 20 miles west of New York City. Completed in 2018, Zephyr Ridge comprises two three-story residential buildings and offers two-bedroom units. Andrew Merin, David Bernhaut, Gary Gabriel, Brian Whitmer, Ryan Dowd and Mark Phillips of Cushman & Wakefield represented the buyer, Garrubbo Properties, in the transaction. The team also represented the buyer, Alfred Sanzari Enterprises, which acquired the asset via a 1031 exchange.

October 8, 2019

Development Multifamily Northeast Pennsylvania Seniors Housing

Resort Lifestyle Communities Opens 128-Unit Seniors Housing Community in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania

by Alex Patton October 8, 2019

BRIDGEVILLE, PA. — Resort Lifestyle Communities has opened Chartiers Bend Retirement Resort, a 128-unit independent living community in Bridgeville, a southwestern suburb of Pittsburgh. The community offer studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom units for residents aged 55 and over. Amenities include an on-site bank, a 150-seat theater and salon. Resort Lifestyle Communities is the developer and operator of the property.

October 8, 2019

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