PERKINS TOWNSHIP, OHIO — Redwood Living Inc. has opened Redwood Sandusky, a 136-unit, single-story apartment community in Perkins Township near Sandusky. Developed and managed by Redwood, the property features two-bedroom floor plans ranging in size from 1,294 to 1,620 square feet. Each unit includes an attached two-car garage. Monthly rents start around $1,799.
BROOKLYN PARK, MINN. — Colliers Mortgage has provided an $8.9 million Fannie Mae loan for the acquisition of The Groves of Brooklyn Park Apartment Homes. The 120-unit multifamily property is situated in the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Park. Tony Carlson of Colliers originated the nonrecourse loan, which features a five-year term. The borrower was undisclosed.
CHICAGO — Peak Properties has been awarded management of The Ludlow, a historic typograph factory that has been converted into 121 apartment units and 20,000 square feet of commercial space in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. Located at 2032 N. Clybourn, the loft apartments consist of studios to three-bedroom layouts split between five buildings. Amenities include a rooftop lounge, fitness center, demonstration kitchen, media room, coworking lounge and electric vehicle charging stations. Cross Street is handling marketing and leasing for The Ludlow.
OCEANPORT, N.J. — JEMB Realty has begun the design and development process for an 80-acre mixed-use property situated adjacent to the Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport, a borough roughly 42 miles south of Newark, N.J. JEMB Realty will develop the multi-phase project in partnership with the State of New Jersey and Darby Development LLC. Construction is slated to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025. Plans for the site include a 298-unit residential building, as well as a 200-room hotel and a sports community center to support local youth athletes. The development team is also exploring a variety of entertainment options such as music venues and experiential retail components. Monmouth Park Racetrack is a racetrack for thoroughbred horse racing. According to the property website, the original Monmouth Park was constructed in 1870. Three buildings have carried the name in the past 139 years. The current structure opened its doors in 1946. The racetrack is owned by the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority and is operated by Darby Development, which recently entered into an 85-year lease agreement for the facility. The project team plans to work with the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority, the New …
— By Pat Swanson — Orange County’s multifamily housing market is still facing challenges. These include rising operating expenses, such as escalating insurance costs and new regulatory standards like SB 721. However, I am optimistic that the county will experience a soft landing compared to other parts of the country. Inflationary pressures and stringent rent control measures in areas like Santa Ana have heightened financial burdens for property owners, impacting profitability and investment decisions. Investors are increasingly favoring higher-quality, long-term assets in premier coastal locations like Newport Beach where properties have shown robust rent growth, averaging 5 percent annually over the past five years. Our team of multifamily advisors works closely with clients to navigate this evolving landscape, emphasizing opportunities in high-demand, flight-to-quality assets. Seller-carry financing and loan assumptions have emerged as highly sought-after options, appealing to buyers seeking reduced upfront costs and flexible financing terms, while allowing sellers to maximize property value without heavy down payment requirements. There is pent-up demand in Orange County’s multifamily housing market, particularly for properties in the right areas. Our expertise lies in identifying and leveraging these opportunities for our clients. By understanding the nuances of market demand and regulatory changes, we can help …
LEXINGTON, KY. — A public-private partnership between Harrison Street, Greystar Real Estate Partners and the University of Kentucky is set to break ground on a 649-bed residence hall project on the university’s campus in Lexington. The community will replace the university’s former Kirwan-Blanding Complex and offer 344 units. The project is being developed to support the institution’s enrollment growth, as a record number of first-year students were admitted to the university at the start of the past academic year. Further details on the community, which is expected for completion in 2026, were not disclosed. This development is the latest by this partnership, joining 14 existing residence halls consisting of 6,850 beds on the university’s campus.
CLARKSVILLE, TENN. — Colliers Mortgage has provided an $8.1 million Fannie Mae loan for the acquisition of East Johnson Apartments, an 86-unit market-rate community in Clarksville, about 50 miles northwest of Nashville. Zach Shope of Colliers Mortgage’s Atlanta office originated the five-year loan on behalf of the borrower, an entity doing business as East Johnson LLC. Built in 2023, East Johnson Apartments features amenities including electric vehicle charging stations and a dog park.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Dallas-based Palladium USA will develop a 243-unit mixed-income multifamily project in Fort Worth. Select units at Palladium City Skyline, which will be developed in partnership with the Fort Worth Housing Finance Corp. (FWHFC), will be reserved for households earning up to 30, 60, 70 and 80 percent of the area median income. Amenities will include indoor and outdoor children’s play areas, a fitness center, pool and dog run. Arrive Architecture Group designed the project, and Treymore Construction is serving as the general contractor. The Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs provided a $6 million direct loan for the project, as well as $30 million in tax-exempt bonds and approximately $30 million in 4 percent Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. Regions Bank also provided $27 million in equity and $30 million of long-term debt. Palladium City Skyline’s first units are expected to be available for occupancy in early 2026.
SAN ANTONIO — PACE Equity has provided $5.1 million in C-PACE (commercial property-assessed clean energy) financing for The Travis Building, an apartment building in downtown San Antonio. According to Apartments.com, the Travis Building was redeveloped in 2023 and offers one- and two-bedroom units, as well as amenities such as a fitness center, business center and onsite laundry facilities. The borrower was not disclosed.
EVANSVILLE, IND. — CBRE has brokered the sale of Post House, a 159-unit multifamily community in Evansville, a city on the Ohio River. The sales price was undisclosed. Built in 2020 and located at 215 Vine St., the property features a range of studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans averaging 894 square feet and 15 loft-style, live-work units. Amenities include a pool, covered outdoor seating, yoga room, dog spa, dog park, fitness center, coworking center and parking garage. Hannah Ott, George Tikijian, Cam Benz, Claire Bullard and Ryan Stockamp of CBRE represented the seller, Scannell Properties. Prosperity Commercial Real Estate was the buyer.