Multifamily

The-Prescott-Austin

By Sonya Haffey, CEO of V Starr In today’s bustling real estate landscape, the multifamily sector holds as a beacon of opportunity amid the evolving demands of modern living. As urban areas continue to expand and diversify, the need for appealing residential spaces becomes more critical. However, with competition at its peak, developers and their design partners face the challenge of distinguishing their offerings in a crowded market. To thrive in this environment, those groups must adopt innovative strategies that captivate potential residents. The key? Thoughtful, strategic branding that distinguishes our properties, promising a realm of elevated modern living. To craft a distinctive brand identity tailored to each property, our team at V Starr undertakes a meticulous analysis of the desires, needs and lifestyles of the target demographics. By crafting detailed personas representing a spectrum of tenants — from recent graduates seeking their first studio apartments to young, growing families occupying two- to three-bedroom units — we gain invaluable insight into their daily lives. This foresight allows us to anticipate their needs and sensibilities, ensuring that our properties exceed their expectations of urban living. This approach allows us to deliver sharp aesthetics and tailored amenities that resonate deeply with residents. …

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— By Candice Chevaillier, CCIM, Principal, Lee & Associates | Pacific Northwest Multifamily Team — Absorption still lags supply in the Seattle MSA contributing to higher vacancy and flat rents. In Q1 2024 3,000 units were delivered, yet only 2,800 were absorbed. Vacancy is stabilizing at 6.9 percent this quarter and then is expected to trend down starting in Q3, finally allowing meaningful growth in rents.  Construction costs remain high and options for financing limited, curtailing new development. This is creating demand for existing value-add acquisitions. 2024 and 2023 sale volume in the Seattle MSA is still a trickle of what it was in 2022 and 2021, shifting Cap Rates slowly upwards. This trend is expected to be short-lived. As interest rates finally begin to fall, and rents begin to rise, investors who catch this inflection point will prevail from best pricing and benefit while more conservative capital sits on the sidelines.

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NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS — Berkadia has arranged the sale of The Blake at New Braunfels, a 112-unit seniors housing property located on the northeastern outskirts of San Antonio. Built in 2021, the property features 71 assisted living units and 41 memory care units. Cody Tremper, Mike Garbers, Dave Fasano and Ross Sanders of Berkadia represented the seller, Mississippi-based LifeCare Properties, in the transaction. Arizona-based Inspired Healthcare Capital purchased The Blake for an undisclosed price.

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BOONE, N.C. — CBRE has negotiated the sale of The Cottages of Boone, an 894-bed student housing community located near the Appalachian State University campus in Boone. Jaclyn Fitts, William Vonderfecht and Casey Schaefer of CBRE’s national student housing team, in partnership with Kevin Kempf of the company’s Southeast multifamily group, represented the seller, Mapletree Global Student Accommodation Private Trust, in the transaction. Timberline Real Estate Ventures and a real estate fund managed by Ares Management acquired the property for an undisclosed price. The cottage-style community offers shared amenities including a fitness center, yoga studio, dry sauna, steam room, clubhouse, arcade games and sports tables, a bar, library, computer lounge, private conference room, swimming pool, hot tub, fire pit, grilling station and an outdoor fireplace.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A joint venture between Cushman & Wakefield and Greystone has arranged the sale of W Flats, a 247-unit apartment community located at 7200 Wallace Road in east Charlotte. Rise48 Equity LLC purchased the property from LIV Acquisitions for an undisclosed price. Paul Marley, John Phoenix, Alex McDermott and Gavin Conlon of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller in the transaction. Donny Rosenberg and Daniel Kaweblum of Greystone originated a three-year, acquisition loan featuring two one-year extension options on behalf of the buyer. According to Apartments.com, W Flats features studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments ranging in size from 523 to 1,079 square feet. Amenities include a pool with a sundeck, fitness center, business center, laundry facilities, tenant lounge, onsite maintenance and package services.

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YONKERS, N.Y. — Affinius Capital has provided a $112.7 million loan for the refinancing of Alexander Crossing, a 440-unit apartment building located north of New York City in Yonkers. The newly built waterfront property offers 119 studios, 218 one-bedroom units, 90 two-bedroom residences and 13 three-bedroom apartments. Units are furnished with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and individual washers and dryers. Amenities include an outdoor heated pool, terraces with grills and outdoor games, a fitness center, resident lounge, coworking space, multi-sport simulator and a game room. Jonathan Schwartz, Aaron Appel, Sean Reimer, Keith Kurland, Adam Schwartz and Sean Bastian of Walker & Dunlop arranged the financing on behalf of the borrower, a joint venture between Rose Associates and Battery Global Advisors.

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BOSTON — Colliers has arranged a $62 million loan for the refinancing of Addison, a 230-unit apartment community in East Boston that was completed in late 2021. The property offers one- and two-bedroom units and amenities such as a pool, fitness center, basketball court, outdoor grilling and dining stations, coworking lounge, industrial kitchen and a maker space equipped with 3D printers, a laser cutter for digital sewing/embroidery machines and art supplies. Jeffrey Black, Bryan Koop, Sean Burke, Kevin Phelan and Matthew Lombardi of Colliers arranged the loan through CrossHarbor Capital Partners. The borrower was a joint venture between Redgate Capital Partners, North River Co. and ELV Associates.

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HACKENSACK, N.J. — JLL has negotiated the sale of Avalon Hackensack at Riverside, a 226-unit multifamily property in Hackensack. Avalon Hackensack at Riverside was built in 2013 and offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Select units feature balconies, patios, dens and loft-style layouts. Amenities include a pool with a grilling area, resident clubhouse, fitness center, tenant lounge and a dog run. Jose Cruz, Michael Oliver, Steve Simonelli, Elizabeth DeVesty and Austin Pierce of JLL represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. The buyer and sales price were also not disclosed.

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SEATTLE — Kidder Mathews has arranged the sale of Dexter Hayes, a multifamily property at 1701 Dexter Ave. N. in Seattle’s Westlake neighborhood. The asset traded for $18.8 million, or $290,000 per unit. Opened in 2016, Dexter Hayes offers 65 apartments with high-end finishes, spacious floor plans and large windows. Community amenities include a clubhouse, rooftop deck and an open-air central courtyard. Dylan Simon, Jerrid Anderson, Matt Laird and JD Fuller of the Simon and Anderson team at Kidder Mathews’ Seattle headquarters represented the undisclosed seller and buyer in the deal.

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O’FALLON, MO. — CBRE has brokered the sale of Avenue64, a 316-unit apartment complex in the St. Louis suburb of O’Fallon. The sales price was undisclosed. Built in 2022, the Class A property features a range of floor plans averaging 993 square feet. Amenities include a pool, hot tub, courtyard, coffee bar, fitness center, conference room, community grilling areas and outdoor game area. Hannah Ott, George Tikijian, Matt Bukhshtaber, Cam Benz, Claire Bullard and Ryan Stockamp of CBRE represented the seller, Thompson Thrift. Oregon-based Bonaventure was the buyer.

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