Multifamily

Baltimore’s Resurgence as a City Supports Burgeoning Apartment Market

by John Nelson September 28, 2015

The transformation of downtown Baltimore into a contemporary world-class city began nearly two decades ago, but over the past few years it has irrefutably evolved into a true 24/7 city and a top-tier housing market that is nationally recognized by the investment community. An influx of commercial investment drove job growth, which inevitably boosted downtown Baltimore’s daytime population. But what is remarkable is how many of these individuals also decided to become city residents. The number of degree-holding young people living in downtown Baltimore increased by 92 percent between 2000 and 2010, exceeding the pace of 20-something magnet cities like New York and Boston. Whether it was the chicken or the egg, this new group of residents favored a rental urban lifestyle, and downtown Baltimore delivered nearly 4,700 new apartments between 2000 and 2010. Ambitious developers John Paterakis and Michael S. Beatty paved the way in the late 1990s with the development of Harbor East, which congregates upscale retailers, Class A office space and luxury rental apartments. Its immediate success filled a niche in the market and spurred growth in other communities around the Inner Harbor, including the Ritz-Carlton. As this wave of development continued throughout the 2000s, slowly but …

September 28, 2015

Loans Multifamily Texas

CBRE Arranges Refinancing for Gables Park 17 Apartments in Dallas

by Haisten Willis September 25, 2015

DALLAS — CBRE Capital Markets’ debt and structured finance team has arranged a loan for the refinancing of Gables Park 17, a 25-story, 292-unit apartment building in Dallas. CBRE worked on behalf of Clarion Gables Multifamily Trust to secure a 10-year, fixed-rate, non-recourse loan. The amount was not disclosed. The MetLife Inc. provided financing. The loan includes a four-year interest-only period and is open to prepayment without penalty during the last three years. Mark Fisher of CBRE’s Midtown Manhattan office, along with Jay Wagley of CBRE’s Dallas office, facilitated the financing on behalf of the borrower. Located at 1700 Cedar Springs Road, Gables Park 17 is in Dallas’ Uptown neighborhood. Unit features include wood floors, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, dishwashers, in-unit washer and dryer and large bathrooms with granite vanities and stand-alone showers. Building amenities include a pool, fitness center, business center, game room and 24-hour concierge. The property apartment tower is part of a mixed-use complex that contains an office tower and parking garage.

September 25, 2015

Multifamily Texas

M&M Arranges Sale of 26-Unit Apartment Building in Dallas

by Haisten Willis September 25, 2015

DALLAS — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Apollo Apartments, a 26-unit apartment property located in Dallas. John Barker of Marcus & Millichap’s Fort Worth office marketed the property on behalf of the seller, an individual/personal trust. Barker and Trey McGhin also secured the buyer, a private investor. Apollo Apartments is located at 404 E. 9th St. The property is a 26-unit asset located in the North Oak Cliff area of Dallas. Apollo Apartments includes eight two-bedroom units and 18 one-bedroom units. The property is located on a 26,250-square-foot lot with an on-site laundry facility.

September 25, 2015

Multifamily New York Northeast

Cushman & Wakefield Brokers Sale of 40-unit Apartment Building on Long Island for $6.3M

by Amy Works September 25, 2015

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — An undisclosed buyer has acquired an apartment building located at 148 Greenwich St. in Hempstead. The 40-unit asset was sold for $6.3 million, or $127 per square foot, in an all-cash transaction. Built in 2006, the 49,952-square-foot property features a mix of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units. Each unit features updated kitchen appliances, finishes and a private balcony. On-site amenities include a meeting room and a storage room. Daniel Abbondandolo and Benjamin Efraimov of Cushman & Wakefield brokered the transaction. The name of the seller was not released.

September 25, 2015

Multifamily New York Northeast

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $1.4M Sale of Brooklyn Apartment Building

by Amy Works September 25, 2015

NEW YORK CITY — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of an apartment building located at 30 Huntington St. in Brooklyn. The six-unit property sold for $1.4 million. Shaun Riley, Derek Bestreich and Adam Lobel of Marcus & Millichap’s Brooklyn office represented the seller and buyer, both limited liability companies, in the transaction.

September 25, 2015

Seniors Housing South Carolina Southeast

ESI Arranges $153.9M Sale of 13 Agapé Senior Living Communities in South Carolina

by John Nelson September 25, 2015

CHICAGO — Evans Senior Investments (ESI), a Chicago-based investment banking firm, has arranged the sale of 13 Agapé Senior Living communities in South Carolina for $153.9 million. The portfolio includes 10 independent living and assisted living communities totaling 856 units, plus three skilled nursing facilities totaling 294 beds. The oldest building in the portfolio was constructed in 1990 and the smallest facility is 58 units. A private equity firm, the name of which was not released, purchased the portfolio at a cost of $156,424 per unit for the independent and assisted living communities, and $68,027 per bed for the skilled nursing facilities.

September 25, 2015

Loans North Carolina Southeast Student Housing

CBRE Arranges $75M Financing for Student Apartments Near NC State

by John Nelson September 25, 2015

RALEIGH, N.C. — CBRE Capital Markets’ debt and structured finance team has arranged a $75 million loan for the Stanhope Student Apartments, a five-story, 300-unit, 822-bed, mixed-use student housing facility located adjacent to North Carolina State University’s main campus in Raleigh. A joint venture led by managing partner Kane Realty Corp. developed the project. The property features 9-foot ceilings, a saltwater pool, two-story health club, cyber-lounge, art studio, tanning beds, two-story game room and ground-floor retail space. Deck parking is provided for tenants on the same floor as their unit. Apartments contain a full washer/dryer, en-suite full bathrooms in each bedroom, granite kitchen counters, large-screen TVs and wood floors. Mark Fisher and Alex Furnary of CBRE’s midtown Manhattan office, along with David Meese and Tom Kobus of CBRE’s Pittsburgh office, facilitated the financing on behalf of the borrower. The CBRE team secured a 20-year, fixed-rate, non-recourse loan from one of its correspondent lenders, AIG Investments. The loan was committed without any tenants in occupancy and closed with retail space still to-be-leased (half of the retail space is leased to CVS).

September 25, 2015

Florida Seniors Housing Southeast

Big Rock to Build New Seniors Housing Property in South Florida

by John Nelson September 25, 2015

LAKE WORTH, FLA. — Big Rock Partners, a national real estate management and development firm, will begin construction this month on Atria at Villages of Windsor, a Class A seniors housing community in southern Palm Beach County. Big Rock is developing the community on a 22.5-acre site in the Villages of Windsor development. The new community will offer a total of 186 independent living units, 78 assisted living apartments and a 54-unit memory care building. Ventas Inc., one of the largest REITs in seniors housing, will provide equity capital and be the principal owner of the community when finished. Wells Fargo will provide construction financing. The finance advisor is Walker & Dunlop. Gensler is providing architectural services, and Moss & Associates is the construction manager. Atria Senior Living, which operates 180 senior living communities throughout the U.S. and Canada, will operate and market the community. Big Rock expects the community to open in the summer of 2017.

September 25, 2015

Florida Loans Multifamily Southeast

Walker & Dunlop Originates $41.2M Loan for Apartment Community in Metro Orlando

by John Nelson September 25, 2015

SANFORD, FLA. — Walker & Dunlop has closed a $41.2 million loan for Elan Towne Center, a 360-unit luxury apartment community in Sanford, roughly 24 miles north of Orlando. Built in 2014, the Class A property features a cyber café, coffee bar, valet door-to-door trash pickup, club room with billiards, private detached garages and a dog park. The community was more than 90 percent occupied at the time of financing. Paul Ahmed led Walker & Dunlop’s team to originate the 15-year loan on behalf of the undisclosed borrower.

September 25, 2015

California Loans Multifamily Western

Landmark Arranges $100M Financing for Multifamily Community in California

by Nellie Day September 25, 2015

LAKE FOREST, CALIF. — Landmark Capital Advisors has arranged $100 million in financing for Portola Center South, a 626-building multifamily community in Lake Forest. The owner, SunRanch Capital Partners, began improving the land this past June. It plans to begin selling the lots to builders by early 2016. The site contains five planning areas. The improvements will commence in one phase, which will take seven to nine months to complete. Portola Center South will eventually include 569 for-sale units and 57 affordable units. Adam Deermount and Terry Ruckle of Landmark Capital Advisors structured the financing.

September 25, 2015

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