WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. — Newmark has arranged the $70 million sale of Visions of Willow Pond, a 300-unit, garden-style multifamily community located in West Palm Beach. Tal Frydman and Hampton Beebe of Newmark represented the seller, Bar Investment Group, in the transaction. Jim Badolato, Mike McKee and Kippy Donovan, also with Newmark, secured a $50 million Freddie Mac loan to finance the purchase of the property on behalf of the buyer, Morgan Properties. The buyer plans to implement a capital improvement program at the property to enhance community amenities and upgrade units. Situated at 4860 Sand Stone Lane, Visions at Willow Pond totals 17 buildings and features one- and two-bedroom floorplans ranging in size from 521 square feet to 1,064 square feet, according to Apartments.com. Amenities at the property include a resort-style swimming pool, sundeck, 24-hour fitness center, tennis court, playground and clubhouse lounge.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged refinancing for Connery on Providence, a newly constructed, 200-unit active adult community located in Charlotte. Travis Anderson, Brad Woolard, Ryan Mueller and Timothy Hosmer of JLL represented the borrower, Proffitt Dixon Partners, in securing the loan through New York Life Insurance Co. The loan size was not disclosed. Completed in 2023 on nearly 13 acres, Connery on Providence features one- and two-bedroom residences across four three-story buildings. Amenities at the property include a saltwater pool, wellness and fitness center, pickleball courts, spa facilities and concierge services. The community also offers a movie lounge, an overnight guest suite, a demonstration kitchen and dog spa.
NEW YORK CITY — A partnership between two nonprofit organizations, The Community Builders and Ascendant Neighborhood Development, along with the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), will undertake a $272.6 million affordable housing renovation project in East Harlem. The project will rehabilitate 523 apartments that are housed across four buildings within two complexes — Metro North Plaza and Gaylord White Houses — and which are home to about 800 residents. The project will preserve the affordability of the units and will also enhance shared indoor spaces, common outdoor areas and building infrastructural systems. Specifically, façades will be repaired; roofs will be repaired or replaced; new windows will be installed; and elevators will be overhauled. Financing for the project stems from the NYCHA Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program. Wavecrest Management will handle day-to-day property management at the developments.
DARIEN, CONN. — High Street Residential, a subsidiary of Trammell Crow Co., has broken ground on Thorndal Circle, a 175-unit multifamily project in Darien, located in southern coastal Connecticut. The five-building complex will be situated on an 11-acre site and will house studio, one- and two-bedroom units. Amenities will include a pool, clubhouse, coworking lounge, fitness center, spa and wellness area, golf simulator and a demonstration kitchen. Construction is scheduled for a mid-2027 completion.
SALEM, ORE. — Investors Capital Group has completed the disposition of Fruitland Meadow, an apartment property located at 5192 Caplinger Road SE in Salem, to a private buyer for $32 million. Situated on 8.1 acres, Fruitland Meadows offers 168 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Josh McDonald and Joe Nydahl CBRE represented the seller in the transaction.
GLENDALE, ARIZ. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the sale of Inspira Arrowhead, a seniors housing property in Glendale. A fund managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group sold the asset to a confidential buyer for an undisclosed price. JLL’s Senior Housing Capital Markets team represented the seller and procured the buyer in the deal. The firm also arranged nonrecourse acquisition financing for the buyer through a regional bank. Cogir Senior Living has been retained by the buyer to continue operations at the property. Situated on 14.2 acres at 20240 N. 78th Ave., Inspira Arrowhead features 165 independent living, assisted living and memory care units. Onsite amenities include various dining options, a theater, fitness center, pool, salon, barbershop, dog park, social outings and bocce ball.
NOBLESVILLE, IND. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of Deer Chase Apartments in the Indianapolis suburb of Noblesville. Built in 2004, the 288-unit multifamily property features a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include a fitness center, pool, sports courts, a playground and picnic area. The asset is located near the shopping destination Hamilton Town Center. Tony Rogers, Aaron Kuroiwa, Austin Meeker and Teddy Kenny of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, the property’s original developer, and procured the buyer, a locally owned and operated company.
KANSAS CITY, MO. — The Cordish Cos. has completed a $3 million renovation of One Light Luxury Apartments coinciding with the property’s 10th anniversary. The apartment building, located in Kansas City’s Power & Light District, rises 25 stories with 307 units. The newly renovated lobby features updated lighting, contemporary artwork and enhanced seating areas as well as an expanded Luxer One package system to include refrigerated lockers. The third-floor amenity spaces feature a fully renovated theater and social room with a high-definition LED screen and billiards table, enhanced conference facilities and an expanded package room. The fourth-floor amenity spaces include a refreshed demonstration kitchen and the addition of new coworking booths and flexible workspaces in the clubroom. The lounge area has been updated with a new fireplace as well as new flooring and finishes. The leasing office was also redesigned with modern finishes. Residential floors throughout the building have undergone a complete refresh with new carpet, updated lighting, fresh paint and upgraded elevator vestibules.
COLUMBUS, OHIO — Bagels & Co. has signed a 2,660-square-foot retail lease at Rambler Columbus, a student housing property near The Ohio State University campus. The tenant will occupy space on the ground floor beginning in spring 2026. Known for its Brooklyn-style bagels, the café also serves La Colombe coffee, 25 varieties of cream cheese and a variety of breakfast and lunch offerings. Developed by LV Collective, Rambler Columbus opened this fall at 222 W. Lane Ave. Other retail tenants at the property include coffee shop Daydreamer and Victory Lap, an Ohio State-themed sports bar. Matt Stein and Matt Cooper of MSC represented both Bagels & Co. and LV Collective in the lease.
NEW YORK CITY — ACRES Capital has provided a $42.5 million loan for the refinancing of The Congress, a 74-unit apartment building located on West 54th Street in Midtown Manhattan. According to StreetEasy, the building was originally constructed in 1923. The Congress also includes two office spaces and five retail spaces. The undisclosed sponsor will use a portion of the proceeds to fund upgrades of existing residences and common areas and convert former professional office suites into additional residential units.