PIKESVILLE, MD. — Hunt Real Estate Capital has provided a $33.8 bridge loan for the acquisition and renovation of a 208-unit multifamily community in Pikesville, located roughly 15 miles northwest of downtown Baltimore. The community includes a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartment units and features a pool, resident clubhouse, fitness center and storage space. The undisclosed borrower plans to use proceeds of the loan to renovate the property. Interior upgrades include new quartz/granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, cabinet replacement and new doors and flooring throughout. Exterior upgrades will include parking lot repaving, exterior paint, exterior lighting and clubhouse improvements. The community was 95 percent occupied at the time of sale.
TAMARAC, FLA. — Aztec Group Inc. has secured a $28 million construction loan for the first phase of Tamarac Village, a multifamily project located at the northeast corner of West Commercial Boulevard and Northwest 94th Avenue in Tamarac. City National Bank of Florida provided the three-year loan on behalf of the project developer, JKM Developers. The first phase of Tamarac Village will include 211 rental units. The second phase will include an additional 190 units and 35,000 square feet of lifestyle and retail amenities. Community amenities will include a two-story clubhouse with gaming and entertainment rooms, fitness center, public park, swimming pool with private cabanas and an outdoor kitchen and bar. A construction timeline for Tamarac Village was not disclosed.
AUSTIN, TEXAS — A joint venture between two California-based firms, Dekel Strategic Investors and Arrowroot Real Estate, has purchased Mueller Place, an 86-unit multifamily property in Austin. The new ownership will treat the investment as a value-add opportunity and renovate the unit interiors and property exteriors. The seller was not disclosed.
Albuquerque is a hidden gem. It isn’t a huge market when compared to places like Seattle, Austin or Denver, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for growth and development. The Urban Land Institute predicts Albuquerque’s development will trail other metros with stronger economies in 2018. But there are positive trends and developments for Albuquerque and the surrounding areas, which can make us competitive. A new Facebook data center was built in Los Lunas, a 30-minute drive from Albuquerque. This has created new jobs for the Los Lunas and Albuquerque areas. Anywhere from 800 to 1,000 workers go through the data center every day, and 80 percent of them are from New Mexico. The center will have a $2 billion impact on the state and metro areas, leading to more jobs and opportunities for the region. Albuquerque will also take part in the “Facebook Community Boost Program.” The program helps the community by offering free workshops, business training and networking to boost careers. More companies like Facebook can be recruited to New Mexico as long as we make the area business-friendly and retain talent so everyone can succeed. With more jobs and opportunity, there will be an immediate need for …
ARLINGTON, VA. — Swedish investor Akelius Residential has acquired Ballston Place, a 383-unit apartment community in Arlington, for $170 million. AvalonBay Communities sold the property, according to Real Estate Alert. Constructed in 1999, Ballston Place is located roughly seven miles west of Washington, D.C., and is within walking distance to the Ballston Metro station and near numerous restaurants and retailers. The community features a swimming pool with sundeck, fitness center, package acceptance services, an onsite convenience store and an underground parking garage. AvalonBay recently renovated unit interiors with granite countertops, vinyl plank wood flooring, dark cabinetry and stainless steel appliances.
ARLINGTON, TEXAS — SVN | Investment Sales Group has arranged the sale of Pioneer Creek Townhomes, a 211-unit apartment community in Arlington. The property, which was 74 percent occupied at the time of sale, features one- and two-bedroom units. Amenities include a pool, community grilling area and onsite laundry facilities. Mark Allen and Todd Franks of SVN | Investment Sales Group represented the seller and procured the buyer in the transaction.
NEW YORK CITY — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the $3 million sale of an eight-unit apartment building in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens. The sales price equates to approximately $511 per square foot and a 4.3 percent capitalization rate. Thomas A. Donovan, Tommy Lin, Eugene Kim and Robert Rappa of Cushman & Wakefield represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. The buyer was also undisclosed. The property, which is located at 28-08 23rd Ave., consists of eight two-bedroom apartment units. Four units are rent-stabilized, one is rent-controlled and three are free-market.
PHILADELPHIA — Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors has brokered the sale of Fairview Care Center of Bethlehem Pike, a 176-bed skilled nursing facility in the Chestnut Hill area of Philadelphia. The deal is a follow-up transaction to the recently announced “Lightning Portfolio,” where eight skilled nursing facilities in the Philadelphia metro traded hands. The seller sought to divest of the non-core assets, which featured a concentration of high-barrier-to-entry locations in the Philadelphia area. The buyer was a regional owner-operator looking for a growth opportunity. The price was not disclosed. Blueprint’s Ben Firestone, Christopher Hyldahl, Michael Segal and Gideon Orion handled the transaction.
MIAMI LAKES, FLA. — Walker & Dunlop has secured a $120 million loan for the refinancing of the Graham Portfolio, a 29-property portfolio in Miami Lakes, a master-planned community located less than 20 miles northwest of Miami. The 1.2 million-square-foot portfolio includes retail, office, industrial, flex, multifamily and ground lease assets. Al Rex, Marty McGrogan and Ariel Zucker of Walker & Dunlop arranged the 15-year, non-recourse loan on behalf of the borrower, the Graham Cos., which developed the properties within the portfolio. An unnamed life insurance company provided the loan. All of the properties included in the Graham Portfolio are located within a mile of downtown Miami Lakes and many are anchored by tenants such as CVS/pharmacy, Burger King and Publix.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — Berkadia has provided a $36.2 million Fannie Mae loan for the acquisition of Portiva, a 260-unit apartment community located at 6898 Skinner Parkway in Jacksonville. Mitch Sinberg, Matt Robbins and Wesley Moczul of Berkadia arranged the 12-year, fixed-rate loan on behalf of the borrower, Myers Apartment Group, which acquired the property for $50.7 million. Portiva was constructed in 2018 and includes a mix of one- to three-bedroom apartment units. Community amenities include a saltwater pool, pet park and spa, bocce ball court, yoga/cross-training center, outdoor fire pits, bike storage and repair station and a car wash station.