Multifamily

Watermark Residential Divests of 244-Unit Multifamily Asset in Colorado Springs

by Amy Works March 4, 2020

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. — Watermark Residential, a wholly owned affiliate of Thompson Thrift, has completed the sale of Watermark on Union, a stabilized, Class A apartment community in Colorado Spring’s Cordera community. Santa Barbara, Calif.-based NALS Apartment Homes acquired the asset, which has been renamed Aliso at Briargate, for undisclosed price. The 244 units feature kitchen islands, tile backsplashes, drop-in sinks, recycled glass countertops, stainless steel appliances, nine- to 12-foot ceilings, garden tubs, private balconies and full-size washers and dryers. On-site amenities include a clubhouse, resort-style pool with cabanas, fire pit, fitness center, detached garages, dog park and courtyards with barbecue grills. Kevin McKenna and Saul Levy of Newmark Knight Frank Multifamily represented the seller in the transaction.

March 4, 2020

Loans Michigan Midwest Multifamily

SunTrust Provides $18.3M Fannie Mae Loan for Acquisition of Apartment Complex in Suburban Detroit

by Kristin Harlow March 4, 2020

WATERFORD, MICH. — SunTrust Commercial Real Estate, part of Truist’s corporate and institutional group, has provided an $18.3 million Fannie Mae loan for the acquisition of Glengarry Apartments in Waterford, a northern suburb of Detroit. The 300-unit apartment complex, built in 1978, was 94.7 percent occupied at the time of closing. Evan Hom of SunTrust originated the 15-year loan with seven years of interest-only payments followed by a 30-year amortization schedule. The loan-to-value ratio was 80 percent.

March 4, 2020

Loans Midwest Minnesota Multifamily

Max Benjamin Partners Originates $14.3M Loan for Office Conversion Project in St. Paul

by Kristin Harlow March 4, 2020

ST. PAUL, MINN. — Max Benjamin Partners has originated a $14.3 million loan for the acquisition and redevelopment of a vacant, 16-story office building in St. Paul. The undisclosed borrower plans to convert the building into The Nicole, an apartment and retail property. Plans call for a coffee shop and JET Foods supermarket on the first floor. Amenities will include a dog walk, grooming station, bike room, indoor pool and storage units. Jason Moyal and Max Mellman of Max Benjamin Partners secured the loan.

March 4, 2020

Development Multifamily Nevada Western

WestCorp, Nevada West Development Open 380-Unit Aviator Apartments in Henderson, Nevada

by Amy Works March 3, 2020

HENDERSON, NEV. — WestCorp Management Group, in partnership with Nevada West Development, has opened The Aviator, a multifamily community in West Henderson near the Henderson Executive Airport. Located at 3660 St. Rose Parkway, The Aviator features 380 apartments in a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts ranging in size from 836 square feet to 1,390 square feet. Each unit offers quartz countertops, stainless and energy-efficient appliances, wood-style flooring, walk-in closets and in-home washer and dryers. Additionally, the property offers Sky Suites, which are top-floor units that feature 12-foot coffered ceilings, Transom windows and three-panel glass slider walls in the living room. The pet-friendly community features two swimming pools, a fitness center, sauna, steam room, clubhouse with business center, hammock garden, children’s playground, on-site dog park and pet wash. Carport parking and garages are also available for residents. The Aviator is part of WestCorp’s line of Vivint Smart Home living spaces throughout Henderson. Vivint Smart Home living includes intelligent cameras with live doorbell video; doors that can be locked and unlocked remotely; smart thermostats; connected lights; and home security alarms, all of which can be remotely controlled via Vivint’s smart home app.

March 3, 2020

Acquisitions Arizona Multifamily Western

IPA Brokers $49.6M Sale of Country Club Verandas Multifamily Community in Arizona

by Amy Works March 3, 2020

MESA, ARIZ. — Institutional Property Advisors, a division of Marcus & Millichap, has arranged the sale of Country Club Verandas, a multifamily property located along Country Club Drive in Mesa. Weidner Apartment Homes sold the asset to Bridge Investment Group for $49.6 million, or $142,529 per unit. Constructed in 1985, Country Club Verandas features 348 apartments and a swimming pool on a 13-acre site. Steve Gebing and Cliff David of IPA represented the seller and procured the buyer in the deal.

March 3, 2020

Acquisitions Kentucky Multifamily Southeast

Monument Capital Purchases 228-Unit Multifamily Community in Lexington

by Alex Tostado March 3, 2020

LEXINGTON, KY. — Monument Capital Management has purchased Triple Crown at Tates Creek, a 228-unit multifamily community in Lexington. The property offers one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Communal amenities include a swimming pool, fitness center, playground, barbecues with outdoor dining and a dog walk area. The complex was built in 1974 and is situated at 3501 Pimlico Parkway, five miles south of downtown Lexington. The buyer, an affiliate of the Alex Rodriguez-led A-Rod Corp., plans to upgrade each unit. Brad Williamson and Wesley Moczul of Berkadia arranged a three-year, floating-rate, interest-only acquisition loan through an undisclosed life insurance company. The sales price and seller were not disclosed.

March 3, 2020

Development Maine Multifamily Northeast Seniors Housing

Confluent, Harbor Break Ground on 123-Unit Seniors Housing Community in Portland, Maine

by Alex Patton March 3, 2020

PORTLAND, MAINE — A partnership between Confluent Senior Living and Harbor Retirement Associates has broken ground on HarborChase of South Portland, a 123-unit seniors housing community in Portland. Located at 165 Running Hill Road, the 116,000-square-foot community will offer 83 assisted living units and 40 memory care apartments in one- and two-bedroom floorplans. Amenities will include multiple restaurants, a barbershop and a fitness center. EGA Architects is designing the project, and Whiting-Turner is the general contractor. The community is slated to open in summer 2021.

March 3, 2020

Acquisitions Multifamily New York Northeast

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $2.9M Sale of Multifamily Building in The Bronx

by Alex Patton March 3, 2020

NEW YORK CITY — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $2.9 million sale of 1065 Summit Avenue, a 26-unit multifamily building in the Highbridge neighborhood of The Bronx. Spanning 40,500 square feet, the building offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units and close access to public transit lines. Peter Von Der Ahe, Seth Glasser, Michael Fusco and Isaac Lipton of Marcus & Millichap represented the buyer and seller in the transaction. Both parties were private investors that requested anonymity.

March 3, 2020

Acquisitions Florida Multifamily Southeast Top Stories

CBRE Global Investors Buys Two Central Florida Apartment Communities Totaling 604 Units

by John Nelson March 3, 2020

WINDERMERE AND ORLANDO, FLA. — CBRE Global Investors, a global real estate assets management based in Los Angeles, has purchased two recently built apartment communities in Central Florida totaling 604 units. Unicorp National Developments Inc., a mixed-use and multifamily developer based in Orlando, sold both properties to a fund sponsored by CBRE Global. The price was not disclosed, but Orlando Business Journal reported last fall that Unicorp was in advanced discussions about selling the communities for a combined $160 million. The properties include the 346-unit Venetian Isle in Windermere and the 258-unit Zen in Orlando, which are situated about four miles apart in southwest Orlando. The communities were both 95 percent occupied at the time of sale. Steve Gullo, senior managing director of multifamily acquisitions for CBRE Global Investors, says the firm pursued Venetian Isle and Zen because of the growth prospects in Orlando. “Orlando continues to have one of the fastest growing economies with population and employment growth outpacing the nation,” says Gullo. “Accordingly, it is forecasted to be one of the highest ranked markets for future rent growth.” Currently, rental rates range from $1,340 to $1,885 per month at Venetian Isle, while two-bedroom apartments average about $1,590 per …

March 3, 2020

Finance Insight Midwest Multifamily Northeast Southeast Texas Thought Leadership Video Western

Ready Capital: Making the Most of the Market Despite Election-Year Volatility

by Sarah Daniels March 3, 2020

The marketplace is wary in the lead-up to the 2020 election, but Anuj Gupta, president of Commercial Real Estate Lending with Ready Capital, says there’s opportunity for bridge lenders in the meantime as equity investors look for higher returns. Gupta believes rates will be lower for a longer period, although there is no telling what might happen after the election. Gupta feels confident about Ready Capital’s preferred strategy of focusing on small-to-medium loan sizes in secondary markets. In gateway cities, the company is supportive of creative solutions to high rent, like co-living, a sector that is expected to grow aggressively over the next few years. Meanwhile, Ready Capital is working to stay ahead of the curve by looking at more efficient ways to tackle lending in the small-to-medium sized real estate market with new technology. Watch the interview to learn more about how Ready Capital is taking advantage of the present while preparing for the future. This video is posted as part of REBusinessOnline’s Finance Insight series, covering MBA CREF 2020. Click here to subscribe to the Finance Insight newsletter, a four-week newsletter series, followed by video interviews from MBA CREF.

March 3, 2020

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