WINDSOR MILL, MD. — Morgan Properties has unveiled plans to launch a $25 million renovation of a six-property portfolio consisting of 1,979 units in Windsor Mill. Known as Rolling Road, the portfolio underwent a rebranding and property consolidation into three communities: The Townhomes at Diamond Ridge, The Glens at Diamond Ridge and The Apartments at Diamond Ridge. Pennsylvania-based Morgan Properties purchased the assets, located roughly 30 miles northwest of Baltimore, from Harbor Group International for $247 million in February. The renovations will take place over a five-year period and include improvements to common area amenities, in-unit kitchen and bathroom upgrades, clubhouse upgrades and the addition of dog parks, playgrounds, outdoor grilling areas, fire pits, putting greens, sport courts and outdoor fitness stations.
FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS — A joint venture in which publicly traded BRT Apartments Corp. has 50 percent equity has purchased Mercer Crossing, a 509-unit, Class A multifamily community located at 11700 Luna Road in Farmers Branch, for approximately $85.7 million. The price included $55.2 million in mortgage debt, which is financed at 4.2 percent interest and matures in 2028. Provident Realty Advisors Inc. sold the asset.
HATFIELD, PA. — Equus Capital Partners has completed the sale of Madison Montgomery, an apartment community located in Hatfield. Morgan Properties purchased the 264-unit asset for $38.5 million. An affiliate of Equus acquired the 1969-built property in 2007 out of receivership from the prior owners. Upon acquisition, the company launched a $17 million interior and exterior renovation program, including the construction of a 4,000-square-foot clubhouse and leasing center, a resort-style swimming pool and outdoor grilling area. Lizann McGowan, Bob Miller and John McFadden of CBRE represented the seller in the transaction.
NEWARK, DEL. — Concordia Properties has acquired Autumn Park, a multifamily property located in Newark, from Metropolitan Management Group for $35.5 million. Located on 16.9 acres, the property consists of 26 three- and four-story buildings featuring a total of 358 units in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. At the time of sale, the property was 97 percent leased. On-site amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, 24-hour fitness center and playground. Mark Thomson, Carl Fiebig and Fran Coyne of HFF represented the seller in the deal. Additionally, Ryan Ade and Neil Campbell of HFF secured the floating-rate Fannie Mae acquisition loan for the buyer.
NEW YORK CITY — Greystone has provided a $29 million HUD-insured permanent loan for Sapphire Center for Rehab & Nursing of Central Queens. Located in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens, the skilled nursing facility offers 227 beds. Sapphire Care Group, the borrower, originally acquired the property in 2015 and rebranded and improved the facility. Fred Levine of Greystone’s Monsey, N.Y., office originated the loan.
GUTTENBERG, N.J. — Marcus & Millichap has negotiated the sale of two multifamily buildings located Guttenberg. A private investor acquired the properties for $2.2 million. Combined, the buildings offer 16 apartment units. Jonathan Zamora of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a private investor, and the buyer in the deal.
MARIETTA, GA. — NexPoint Residential Trust Inc. has acquired Rockledge, a 708-unit apartment community located in the Atlanta suburb of Marietta, for $113.5 million. NexPoint Residential Trust acquired the property as part of a reverse 1031 exchange with cash on hand, borrowings of approximately $113.5 million under a bridge facility with KeyBank National Association and a new first mortgage with the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Rockledge is situated on 78 acres and has average monthly rental rates of $1,153. Located approximately one mile from the new Atlanta Braves stadium, SunTrust Park, the property features seven swimming pools, an indoor basketball court, tennis courts, grilling area, volleyball court, indoor track, fitness center, yoga studio and access to the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. The community was 93.6 percent occupied at the time of sale. The seller was not disclosed.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. AND COLUMBIA, S.C. — Hunt Mortgage Group has provided $51.5 million in financing for two apartment communities in the Carolinas — $31.9 million for the refinancing of Highlands at Alexander Pointe in Charlotte and $19.6 million for the refinancing of Carrington Place at Wildewood in Columbia. Hunter Mortgage Group arranged the seven-year, adjustable-rate loans through Freddie Mac on behalf of the borrower, an undisclosed national real estate fund. Built in 2002, Highlands at Alexander Pointe features a fitness center, clubhouse, grill area, pool, laundry center and a dog park. Constructed in 2005, Carrington Place at Wildewood includes a fitness center, grill area, pool, laundry center, playground and a dog park.
MOORE, OKLA. — BMC Capital has secured a $2 million loan for the acquisition of an 80-unit multifamily property in Moore, a southern suburb of Oklahoma City. Clayton Wells of BMC arranged the 10-year loan, which features a 4.1 percent interest rate, and 30-year amortization schedule, on behalf of the undisclosed borrower.
LAS VEGAS — Chicago Pacific Founders (CPF) and its subsidiaries, CPF Living Communities and Grace Management Inc., have acquired Acacia Springs, a 160-unit seniors housing community in Las Vegas. This is CPF Living’s third property in the state of Nevada. Grace Management will take over operations of the community. The property is near the Red Rock Casino and 13 miles from the Las Vegas strip. The sale price was not disclosed, but Aron Will of CBRE National Senior Housing arranged $13.5 million in Fannie Mae acquisition financing for the deal. The seven-year, non-recourse loan features 3.5 years of interest-only payments.