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Subtext Opens 741-Bed VERVE Ann Arbor Student Housing Community at University of Michigan

by Kristin Harlow

ANN ARBOR, MICH. — Subtext has opened VERVE Ann Arbor, a 12-story, 741-bed student housing development near the University of Michigan. Located at 721 S. Forest St., the 328,264-square-foot project includes 217 units ranging from studios to six-bedroom layouts. The property also features a ground-level, full-service lobby coffee shop operated by local favorite, Misfit Society Coffee Club. Additional amenities include a rooftop with a pool deck, hot tub, outdoor kitchen, grilling stations, jumbotron and yard games. Residents have access to a penthouse clubroom, two-story fitness center, yoga studio, private conference rooms, a dog park, electric package locker, bike storage and electric vehicle charging stations. Subtext developed the property in partnership with FrontRange Capital and Kayne Anderson Real Estate. A syndicate of lenders led by Webster Bank structured the financing. WDG Architecture led the design, and ESG Architecture & Design handled the interiors. Brinkmann Constructors was the general contractor.

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How to Design for Multifamily Growth in the Midwest

by Kristin Harlow

By Yanitza Brongers-Marrero, Moody Nolan Rent growth in cities across the Midwest is booming, encouraging developers and municipalities alike to ramp up investment in the region. As interest shifts away from coastal markets that became overbuilt during the pandemic, the Midwest’s stability and growth potential are coming into sharper focus.  Columbus, Ohio, is leading the charge with adding 30,348 new residents in the past year, a 1.4 percent growth rate that outpaces both the national (1 percent) and Midwest (0.6 percent) averages, according to the latest U.S. Census estimates. Projections suggest the region could gain another million residents by 2050, underscoring its long-term demand for housing.  Chicago, meanwhile, remains the Midwest’s economic engine. The metro area ranks third in the U.S. by GDP at $860 billion and saw a 4.6 percent year-over-year rent growth in June, according to CoStar. The city also added 22,164 residents from mid-2023 to mid-2024, marking the seventh-largest population gain in the U.S.  Together, these cities, along with Minneapolis, are shaping the next chapter of multifamily investment and housing innovation in the Midwest.  What are the major influences you’re seeing fuel the growth in demand for multifamily projects in the Midwest?  Being five years out from …

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StreetLights Residential Begins Construction on 635-Unit Multifamily Project at The Mix in Frisco

by Taylor Williams

FRISCO, TEXAS — Locally based developer StreetLights Residential has begun construction on a 635-unit multifamily project within The Mix, a 112-acre mixed-use development located north of Dallas in Frisco. Designed by Torti Gallas + Partners, the property will offer one-, two- and three-bedroom units that will be furnished with screened balconies, smart locks, thermostats and dimmable lights and wine refrigerators. Amenities will include coworking lounges, pet wash stations, game rooms, gathering spaces, rooftop terraces and resort-style pools. Completion is slated for fall 2027.

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Allen Morris Co. Delivers 22-Story Apartment Tower at Star Metals District in Atlanta

by John Nelson

ATLANTA — Allen Morris Co. has delivered Stella at Star Metals, a 22-story apartment high-rise within the Star Metals District mixed-use development in Atlanta’s West Midtown neighborhood. Oppenheim Architecture designed the 327-unit community, which features a unit mix ranging from studios to penthouses. Monthly rental rates range from $1,670 to $7,300, according to Apartments.com. Amenities include a 52-foot entry, hotel-style lobby, rooftop pool and lounge, fitness facilities, a screening room and access to restaurants, bars and retail spaces at Star Metals.

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Clear Blue Opens 238-Unit Affordable Housing Community in East Nashville

by John Nelson

NASHVILLE, TENN. — The Clear Blue Co. has opened Highland East, a 238-unit affordable housing community located at 301 Ben Allen Road in east Nashville. The seven-building property has direct access with the Metro Greenway and the city’s expanding trail and greenway network thanks to a partnership with Metro Parks. Highland East features a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units available to individuals earning up to 60 percent of the area median income (AMI). Ten units will be reserved for those earning up to 30 percent of AMI, and five units will be dedicated as permanent supportive housing to serve individuals who formerly experienced homelessness. Amenities include a clubhouse, business center, playground, indoor fitness center, outdoor fitness circuit, dog park, art installations and decks with fire pits and grilling areas. Clear Blue broke ground on Highland East in June 2023. The development is supported by Amazon, the Tennessee Housing Development Agency through Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) generating $36.7 million in equity and construction and LIHTC equity investment from JP Morgan. Regions Bank provided a $24.8 million construction loan and a $23.6 million equity bridge loan for the project. Walker & Dunlop is also providing permanent financing. The Metropolitan …

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CBRE Provides $43.5M Agency Refinancing for Vibe at Echo Street West Apartments in Atlanta

by John Nelson

ATLANTA — CBRE has provided a $43.5 million loan for the refinancing of Vibe at Echo Street West, a 292-unit apartment community located at 750 Echo St. NW in Atlanta’s West Midtown district. Completed in 2023, the property is part of the larger Echo Street West mixed-use development and fronts the Atlanta BeltLine’s Westside BeltLine Connector. Blake Cohen of CBRE’s Atlanta Multifamily Debt & Structured Finance team originated the Fannie Mae loan on behalf of the borrowers, Lincoln Property Co. and Bridge Investment Group. The financing will pay off existing debt and will support the lease-up and continued stabilization of Vibe at Echo Street West. The eight-story, wrap-style buildings offers a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom units, with 20 percent designated as affordable housing. Amenities include a resort-style pool with cabanas, modern fitness center, business center with micro-offices, pet spa and an outdoor kitchen.

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JLL Arranges $1.1B, 15-Property Multifamily Portfolio Recapitalization

by Amy Works

SAN DIEGO — On behalf of Sunroad Enterprises, JLL Capital Markets has arranged a $1.1 billion venture with Fairfield to capitalize a 15-property multifamily portfolio that spans six states. JLL also arranged $415 million in financing with Freddie Mac for 10 assets. The loan will be serviced by JLL Real Estate Capital, a Freddie Mac Optigo Lender. Additionally, $250 million of financing was secured from accounts managed by KKR. The assets, which represent a portion of Sunroad’s overall portfolio, were assembled over a six-year period. Totaling 3,830 units, the portfolio consists of six Class A core assets and nine value-add assets with ongoing renovations underway. The assets have an average vintage of 2011 and are a mix of 65 percent garden-style communities and 35 percent mid-rise communities, with six in Arizona, one in Nevada, three in Colorado, two in North Carolina, two in South Carolina and one in Georgia. Aldon Cole, Roberto Casas, Tim Wright and Bharat Madan of JLL handled the majority of the transactions, while Mark Wintner of JLL handled the Colton Apartments asset in Henderson, Nev.

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Northmarq Brokers $36M Sale of Multifamily Community in Midtown Phoenix

by Amy Works

PHOENIX — Northmarq has arranged the sale of U@19th, a real estate owned (REO) multifamily property in midtown Phoenix. BrightSpire Capital sold the asset to The Eiders Co. for $36 million. Jesse Hudson, Trevor Koskovich, Ryan Boyle and Logan Baca of Northmarq represented the seller in the transaction. Built in 1973 and renovated in 2024, U@19th features 236 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments averaging 875 square feet. The recent renovations include extensive exterior upgrades and partially completed interior updates, including stainless steel appliances, wood-inspired flooring, resurfaced quartz countertops, new white cabinet fronts with chrome pull handles, subway tile backsplash and upgraded hardware, lighting and paint.

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CBRE Negotiates Sale of 76-Unit Cambridge Apartments in West Covina, California

by Amy Works

WEST COVINA, CALIF. — CBRE has directed the $26.3 million purchase of Cambridge Apartments, a multifamily property in West Covina. A multifamily investment group acquired the asset, which is located at 2601 E. Valley Blvd. Situated on 5.5 acres, Cambridge Apartments offers 76 one- and two-bedroom units. Eric Chen and Justino Fa’aola of CBRE represented the buyer in the transaction.

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Mavrek, ACRES Receive Financing for Conversion of Chicago Office Building into 252 Apartment Units

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Mavrek and ACRES Commercial Realty Corp. have received financing for the conversion of 65 E Wacker Place, an historic office building in Chicago, into apartments. The development will be named Wacker Place. With the issuance of the full building permit, interior construction is poised to begin. The property will be redeveloped into a 252-unit luxury apartment complex. The project team includes McHugh Construction and architect Pappageorge Haymes Partners. Chris Knight of JLL represented the development team in the placement of debt. The financing includes a $62.4 million senior loan from Derby Lane Partners and an $11 million loan from Hoyne Savings Bank. The project’s capital stack includes more than $17 million in federal and Illinois state historic tax credits, which were monetized through PNC Bank. Wacker Place will offer a mix of studios, one- and two-bedroom units. Amenities will include a coworking lounge, fitness center and rooftop deck. Morton’s The Steakhouse will continue its tenancy on the ground floor. The property was originally constructed as the Millinery Mart Building and later served as the home of the Esquire offices.

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