Multifamily

Fifield, F & F Break Ground on 492-Unit Luxury Apartment Tower in Chicago’s West Loop

by Kristin Harlow May 2, 2017

CHICAGO — Fifield Realty Corp. and F & F Realty Ltd. have broken ground on 727 West Madison, a 492-unit luxury apartment tower in Chicago’s West Loop. The 44-story tower will be the tallest building in Chicago’s West Loop upon completion in late 2018. The property will also include 10,000 square feet of retail space. Chicago-based FitzGerald Associates Architects designed the building. Lendlease is serving as general contractor and Morgante Wilson Architects is providing interior design services. The residences at 727 West Madison will include studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts ranging from 490 to 1,550 square feet. Amenities will include a large outdoor sun terrace and pool, fitness club with yoga studio, massage room, conference rooms and dog spa.

May 2, 2017

Features Multifamily Top Stories

Low Turnover, Higher Rental Prices Lead to Attractive Apartment Market for Landlords

by Kristin Harlow May 2, 2017

CHICAGO — Six in 10 apartment landlords say it is more profitable and attractive to be a landlord than it was five years ago, according to a new survey from TransUnion SmartMove, a tenant screening service for owners. The survey was conducted in March 2017 and included responses from 689 landlords across the country. At the close of the first quarter of 2017, property owners indicated it was easier to find qualified renters and that resident turnover had declined compared with the same time last year. Only 21 percent of respondents found it more difficult to find qualified renters. Data also shows that landlords utilized rent screening solutions to evaluate prospective tenants during the past year. “Our survey clearly shows it is a landlord’s market as the number of renters rises and these renters are remaining in units longer,” says Jason Norton, vice president of TransUnion SmartMove. “As a result, landlords are using sophisticated tools and screening solutions to evaluate potential long-term renters with greater certainty.” Six in 10 landlords reported that renters are remaining in their units for longer than they were a year ago. To ensure these residents are good prospects, the majority of owners (90 percent) conduct …

May 2, 2017

Loans Multifamily Northeast Pennsylvania

Eastern Union Funding Arranges $14.2M Acquisition Loan for Hawthorne Gardens in Lancaster, Pa.

by Haisten Willis May 1, 2017

LANCASTER, PA. — Eastern Union Funding has arranged $14.2 million in acquisition financing for Hawthorne Gardens Associates’ purchase of Hawthorne Gardens in Lancaster. Eastern Union’s David Metzger and Nate Hyman worked with Greystone on behalf of the New Jersey-based private investor, securing a 12-year, fixed-rate loan with six years of interest-only payments. Located at 99 Dickens Drive, Hawthorne Gardens includes six, three-story apartment buildings. All apartments are two-bedroom, two-bathroom units. The 144-unit community was built in 2014 and is 97-percent occupied. Robert Holland of The Kislak Co. represented the seller in the transaction.

May 1, 2017

Colorado Multifamily Western

TruAmerica Multifamily, Magnolia Real Estate Fund Acquire Fox Creek Apartments in Thornton for $53M

by Jeff Shaw May 1, 2017

THORNTON, COLO. — TruAmerica Multifamily and the Magnolia Real Estate Fund have acquired the 287-unit Fox Creek apartments in Thornton for $53 million. The community is located at 12220 Colorado Blvd. The property was built in two phases between 1984 and 1999. CBRE’s David Potarf and Dan Woodward represented the buyers and private seller. TruAmerica financed the acquisition through Freddie Mac’s select sponsor program.

May 1, 2017

Multifamily Student Housing Texas

Arrimus Capital Acquires 465-Bed Student Housing Property in Houston

by Taylor Williams May 1, 2017

HOUSTON — Arrimus Capital, a California-based private equity firm, has acquired Campus Vue, a 465-bed, Class A student housing property located at 4459 N. MacGregor Way near the University of Houston. Fountain Residential Properties sold the asset, which consists of 145 units across two five-story buildings. Amenities of the property, which was 96 percent occupied at the time of sale, include a resort-style pool, study lounges and a game room. With this transaction, Arrimus has now acquired more than $100 million in student housing properties over the last 90 days.

May 1, 2017

Loans Multifamily Texas

Q10 KDH Secures $5.7M in Financing for Apartment Complex Near Texas A&M

by Taylor Williams May 1, 2017

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS — Houston-based lender Q10 KDH has secured $5.7 million in financing for Cedar Ridge Apartments, a 166-unit multifamily property located less than one mile from Texas A&M University in College Station. The loan features a 20-year term, 20-year amortization schedule and an interest rate of roughly 4 percent. Amenities at the property include two pools, a basketball court, a community garden and a shuttle that runs to and from the property and the university. The planned use of the capital was not disclosed.

May 1, 2017

Loans Midwest Multifamily Ohio

RED Provides $37.7M Construction Loan for Multifamily Property in Suburban Columbus, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow May 1, 2017

NEW ALBANY, OHIO — RED Capital Partners has provided a $37.7 million loan for the construction of HQ Flats in New Albany, a northeast suburb of Columbus. CASTO is developing the 336-unit multifamily property, which will be located near the Hamilton Road and State Route 161 interchange. Terms of the non-recourse loan were not disclosed.

May 1, 2017

Midwest Multifamily Seniors Housing Wisconsin

Heritage Senior Living to Open 140,000 SF Seniors Housing Community in Kimberly, Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow May 1, 2017

KIMBERLY, WIS. — Heritage Senior Living will open its 15th senior living community in Wisconsin at 825 Cobblestone Lane in Kimberly, east of Appleton. Aspire Senior Living will consist of 136 units and 140,000 square feet. The property will feature 45 independent living apartments, 48 assisted living apartments and 43 memory care suites. Independent living residents are expected to move in this June, followed by assisted living and memory care residents in July. Community amenities include two private dining rooms, a movie theater, a rehabilitation gym and pool, barber salon, pub, game room, bistro and convenience store. Rents for one-bedroom independent living units start at $1,990 a month, which includes parking, housekeeping and one meal a day.

May 1, 2017

Maryland Multifamily Southeast

Continental Realty Launches $12M Renovation of Apartment Community in Baltimore County

by John Nelson May 1, 2017

PARKVILLE, MD. — Continental Realty Corp. has launched a $12 million improvement campaign for the interiors and exteriors at Kenilworth at Perring Park, a 567-unit apartment community located at 8951 Waltham Woods Road in Parkville, a city within Baltimore County. The renovations include the addition of a 1,573-square-foot community clubhouse that is expected to open in June. The clubhouse will feature a fitness center, sound system, open kitchen and vaulted ceilings. The swimming pool will also get a makeover with the addition of a splash pad, new pool deck and furniture. Continental Realty’s five-year interior upgrade campaign will include stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and an open kitchen concept. Continental Realty has selected Mullan Contracting Co. to handle general contracting services.

May 1, 2017

Florida Southeast Student Housing

FourPoint Negotiates Sale of Student Housing Community Near the University of West Florida

by John Nelson May 1, 2017

PENSACOLA, FLA. — FourPoint Student Housing Investments has arranged the sale of College Vue, a 408-bed student housing community located near the University of West Florida in Pensacola. The property offers fully furnished two- and four-bedroom units. Community amenities include a modern clubhouse, fitness center and lap-style pool. Chris Epp, Chris Bancroft and Meredith Wolff of FourPoint led the sales effort on behalf of the seller, Next Chapter Development. A private buyer purchased College Vue for an undisclosed amount.

May 1, 2017

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