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TSB Capital Arranges Refinancing for 448-Bed Student Housing Community Near Northern Arizona University

by Amy Works

FLAGSTAFF, ARIZ. — TSB Capital Advisors has secured a refinancing for Commons at Sawmill, a 448-bed student housing community located near the Northern Arizona University campus in Flagstaff. TSB placed a floating-rate loan through Old National Bank on behalf of the borrower, a joint venture between Coastal Ridge Real Estate and Real Estate at Goldman Sachs Alternatives. Delivered in 1992 and renovated in 2023, the community offers 194 units in a mix of studio, two- and four-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, study lounge, conference space and an outdoor courtyard with grilling stations.

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BWE Secures $71M in Acquisition Financing for Las Vegas Multifamily Portfolio

by Amy Works

LAS VEGAS — BWE has secured $71 million for the acquisition of 536 multifamily units in Las Vegas. Jake Roberts of BWE originated the financing on behalf of a high-net-worth family real estate office and a longtime client of BWE. The loan, which was sourced by BWE through its position as a direct Freddie Mac servicer, features a five-year term. The funds were used to refinance an existing asset in the family’s portfolio as well as acquire a new asset in the Las Vegas area.

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Laramar Group Acquires 656-Unit Apartment Tower in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — The Laramar Group has acquired Eleven Thirty, a 656-unit apartment tower located at 1130 S. Michigan Ave. in Chicago. The purchase price was $166 million, according to local media reports. Originally constructed in 1967, the property rises 43 stories and provides unobstructed views of Grant Park and Lake Michigan. Amenities include a 75-foot pool, 24-hour concierge, fitness center, conference rooms, an outdoor dog park, dedicated parking garage and 12,053 square feet of fully leased, ground-floor retail space. The building offers studio, one- and two-bedroom units. Planned improvements include expanding and updating the exercise facility; adding remote working office stations and new entertainment space; and enhancing the common areas and lobby. Stacy Osmond and Sydney Matrisciano of DLA Piper LLP led Laramar Group’s legal team.

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Draper and Kramer Arranges $93.5M Refinancing for Chicago Multifamily Property

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Draper and Kramer Inc. has arranged a $93.5 million loan for the refinancing of The Elizabeth, a 28-story apartment tower at 225 N. Elizabeth St. in Chicago’s Fulton Market. Bill Barry and Bill Stewart of Draper and Kramer’s Commercial Finance Group arranged the loan on behalf of Sterling Bay and Ascentris. Completed in 2024, the property features 350 units and 10,000 square feet of street-level retail space.

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Hoefer Welker Designs 192-Unit Apartment Project in Topeka, Kansas

by Kristin Harlow

TOPEKA, KAN. — Hoefer Welker has designed The Hutch, a 192-unit apartment project slated to break ground in October in Topeka. Plans call for 2,500 square feet of ground-floor retail space and 5,500 square feet of resident amenities, including a rooftop viewing deck overlooking the State Capitol, a courtyard pool, fitness center, speakeasy lounge, dog park and mini-park. The four-story, 400,000-square-foot development will be situated adjacent to a newly renovated public parking structure.

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Colliers Arranges $44.5M Construction Loan for Multifamily Project in Norwood, Massachusetts

by Taylor Williams

NORWOOD, MASS. — Colliers has arranged the $44.5 million construction loan for a 145-unit multifamily project in Norwood, located southwest of Boston. The site is located at 259 Lenox St., and the new five-story building will offer studio, one- and two-bedroom units, 20 percent of which will be earmarked as affordable housing. Amenities will include an outdoor pool, fitness center, golf simulator, coworking spaces and grilling and dining stations. Patrick Boyle, Matt Lombardi Jr. and Rose Liu of Colliers arranged the loan through Beacon Bank on behalf of the developer, Tremont Asset Management.

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Cedar Rapids: An Unparalleled Midwest City

by Kristin Harlow

By Scott Olson As I look back over the last 12 months since my August 2025 Cedar Rapids update, the resilience of this city to adapt despite high interest rates, tariffs and a Middle East conflict is second to none. Our city council priorities have remained unchanged: • Housing options and affordability • Strengthen and stabilize neighborhoods • Clean and safe city • Recreational and cultural amenities • Homelessness • Flood control system The economic growth highlighted in this report is matched by city efforts in all the priority areas. Our current national rankings reflect these successes: • No. 3 Best Place to Live in the Midwest (SpaceWise, 2026) • No. 3 City with the Most Affordable Rent (WalletHub, 2026) • No. 5 Midwest City for a Peaceful Retirement (lnvestopedia, 2026)  • No. 11 Most Affordable Small City to Buy a Home (WalletHub, 2026)  • No. 16 Best City to Buy a House in America (Niche.com, 2026) • No. 19 Safest City in Americas (WalletHub, 2026) — ranked across key dimensions, including home and community safety and natural disaster risk and financial safety • No. 22 Best Run City in the U.S. (WalletHub, 2025) • No. 30 City with the …

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Independence Realty Trust, Centerspace to Merge in $8.1B Transaction

by Kristin Harlow

PHILADELPHIA — Independence Realty Trust Inc. (NYSE: IRT) and Centerspace (NYSE: CSR) have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which the two companies will combine in an all-stock transaction valued at $8.1 billion, including debt. The combined multifamily REIT will own and operate 163 properties totaling 44,354 units across 17 states. According to Scott Schaeffer, chairman and CEO of IRT, the deal will pair IRT’s Sun Belt portfolio with Centerspace’s Midwest and Mountain West communities. He also cites greater efficiencies across a larger operating base and an expanded value-add renovation program. The combined company is expected to have a pro forma equity market capitalization of approximately $5 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, which has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies, Centerspace shareholders will receive 3.8 shares of IRT common stock for each share of Centerspace common stock owned. Upon closing, IRT stockholders will own approximately 78 percent of the combined company’s equity, while Centerspace shareholders will own roughly 22 percent. IRT’s management team will continue to lead the combined company. Schaeffer will serve as chairman and CEO, and James Sebra will serve as president and CFO. Upon completion of the merger, the …

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CrestMarc, Midloch Acquire 294-Unit Apartment Complex in Huntsville, Texas

by Taylor Williams

HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS — A partnership between two investment firms, Dallas-based CrestMarc and Chicago-based Midloch Investment Partners, has acquired The Forum at Sam Houston, a 294-unit apartment complex located about 70 miles north of Houston in Huntsville. The property also functions as student housing for enrollees at Sam Houston State University (SHSU). Built in 2010, The Forum at Sam Houston features a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units with an average size of 800 square feet. Amenities include a pool, sand volleyball court, basketball court, clubhouse and study lounge, fitness center, bark park, complimentary Starbucks Coffee bar and private shuttle to the SHSU campus. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.

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MorningStar Senior Living Completes Recapitalization of 168-Unit Property in Las Vegas

by Amy Works

LAS VEGAS — MorningStar Senior Living has recapitalized MorningStar Senior Living at The Canyons, a seniors housing property situated on 3.6 acres at 490 S. Hualapai Way in Las Vegas. JLL Capital Markets represented the seller, a joint venture between Confluent Development and Ovation Group, in the sale of the property to a private equity firm. JLL also worked on behalf of the buyer to secure a five-year acquisition loan through a debt fund. MorningStar will remain as the operator and a joint venture partner. MorningStar opened the 168-unit community in 2024 with co-developers Confluent Development and Ovation Group. The four-story MorningStar at The Canyons offers independent living, assisted living and memory care units in a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom layouts. Community amenities include multiple dining venues, fitness and therapy spaces, a salon, theater and swimming pool, as well as a variety of social and wellness programs.

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