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AcquisitionsColoradoMultifamilyWestern

ColRich Multifamily Buys 318-Unit Belmar Villas in Lakewood, Colorado

by Amy Works

LAKEWOOD, COLO. — San Diego-based ColRich Multifamily has acquired Belmar Villas, an apartment property located at 700 S. Reed Court in Lakewood, a first-ring suburb west of Denver. The name of the seller and acquisition price were not released. Built in 1970, Belmar Villas features 17 residential buildings totaling 318 units and a leasing office on 18 acres. The property offers one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts with an average unit size of 856 square feet. Community amenities include a fitness center, resort-style pool and hot tub, clubhouse, playground and basketball court. Terrance Hunt, Shane Ozment, Andy Hellman, Justin Hunt, Chris Hart and Brad Schlafer of CBRE’s multifamily investment properties team in Denver represented the seller. Troy Tegeler, Trevor Breaux and Ryan Greer of CBRE Debt & Structured Finance in Greater Los Angeles arranged acquisition financing for the buyer.

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AcquisitionsIllinoisMidwestMultifamily

Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 168-Unit Multifamily Property in Oswego, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

OSWEGO, ILL. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of Light Road Apartments in Oswego for an undisclosed price. Built in 1972, the 168-unit multifamily property is situated on 10 acres. One-bedroom units average 561 square feet, and two-bedroom floor plans average 750 square feet. Amenities include a clubhouse, pool and laundry facility. Ryan Engle and Andrean Angelov of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a private investor. The duo procured the buyer, a private investor, in conjunction with colleague Zack Mahoney.

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Detroit Multifamily Market Gets Refresh with Significant Investments

by Kristin Harlow

By Adam Ferguson, Bernard Financial Group If 2022 was a lesson in how rapidly things can change in commercial real estate, 2023 was an exercise in adaptation for both borrowers and lenders alike. Detroit is no stranger to change or adaptation.  From becoming the Motor City and growing into the country’s fourth-largest city during the first half of the 20th century to a renaissance in the 2010s after several decades of bumps and bruises, Detroit continues to add to its storied history. With billions of dollars of investment within the city limits and growing suburban sectors, Detroit’s multifamily market is making significant advancements by adding fresh developments to a market where 38 percent of multifamily inventory is over 50 years old.  While certainly not the only catalyst, low interest rates help to spur development. Lower cost of capital is especially impactful in markets like Detroit where building costs are high and rents are low compared with other major markets. Southeast Michigan averaged over 3,800 units of multifamily housing building permits issued per year over the past decade. Compare that to an average of 988 from the decade prior and one can discern the growth in demand for multifamily housing financing …

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FeaturesStudent Housing

Economic Environment, High Tenant Demand Spur Increase in Public-Private Student Housing Projects

by Katie Sloan

In a way, the dynamics of public-private partnerships (P3s) are the same as they’ve always been.  “The reasons why universities elect to go the P3 route haven’t changed much,” says Michael Baird, managing director of municipal finance for RBC Capital Markets. “For many, the decision is made based on speed to market. This happens when other alternatives can take years — resulting in an opportunity cost of not being able to provide housing to students that need housing now, in addition to increased development expenses as construction costs continue to increase year over year.” These costs — both the ones saved and the ones incurred by the university — have become increasingly important in today’s economic climate. The cost of construction materials has increased by an average of 19 percent since 2020, notes facility and construction insights provider Gordian. Meanwhile, the annual student housing rent at purpose-built communities rose by an average of 8.8 percent between November 2022 and May 2023, according to RealPage.  Construction costs make it easy to see why it’s more difficult to get projects to pencil right now…and increasing demand shows why it’s more important than ever to get them off the ground.  Jay Pearlman, senior vice president …

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AcquisitionsColoradoMultifamilyWestern

Gelt Venture Partners Buys 252-Unit Allure Apartments in Denver for $68.2M

by Amy Works

DENVER — Gelt Venture Partners has acquired Allure Apartments, a multifamily community located at 1300 S. Willow St. in Denver. Sares Regis Group sold the asset for $68.2 million. Built in 2002 and renovated in 2023, Allure Apartments features 252 one- and two-bedroom apartments spread across 12 two- and three-story buildings. Community amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, heated pool, private detached garages, parcel package lockers, a business center, coffee bar and resident clubhouse. The recently upgraded units offer washers/dryers, wood-style flooring, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, updated cabinets, upgraded light fixtures, carpeted bedrooms, patios or balconies, and nine-foot vaulted ceilings. Jordan Robbins of JLL represented both sides of the transaction.

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DevelopmentMidwestMinnesotaMultifamily

Kraus-Anderson Completes $34.9M Apartment Conversion Project in Duluth, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow

DULUTH, MINN. — Kraus-Anderson Duluth has completed Zenith DCHS, a $34.9 million project that converted the Historic Old Central High School in downtown Duluth into 122 apartment units. Designed by AWH Architects and owned by Saturday Properties, the four-story building boasts the city’s landmark clock tower. The building was constructed in 1892 as Duluth Central High School (DCHS) and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Amenities for apartment residents include a fitness center, sauna, coworking space, auditorium and workshop.

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AcquisitionsMidwestMultifamilyOhioSeniors HousingTop StoriesWashingtonWestern

Welltower Agrees to Acquire 25-Property Affinity Living Active Adult Portfolio for $969M

by Kristin Harlow

TOLEDO, OHIO — Welltower Inc. (NYSE: WELL) has agreed to acquire 25 active adult properties from Affinity Living Communities for $969 million. The off-market transaction is part of a long-term strategic partnership between the two companies, with plans for future development activity together. The portfolio encompasses nearly 3,900 units predominately located in the Pacific Northwest. Welltower says the acquisition will enable the company to strategically scale the geographic reach of its active adult portfolio into markets with a five-year projected population growth in the 55-plus demographic that is more than 2.5 times higher than the U.S. average. Post-closing, Affinity will continue to manage the portfolio subject to a terminable management contract. Welltower plans to fund the acquisition using cash on hand and the assumption of $523 million of below-market-rate debt with an average interest rate of 3.8 percent and a nine-year weighted average maturity. The purchase price of approximately $249,000 per unit represents a significant discount to replacement cost, according to Welltower. The average property age is eight years. The transaction is expected to close in tranches over the next several months with timing dependent on property-level loan assumption approvals. The deal will expand Welltower’s in-place and under-development active adult …

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Affordable HousingDevelopmentMultifamilyTexas

Palladium USA to Develop $35M Affordable Housing Project in Northeast Houston

by Taylor Williams

HOUSTON — Dallas-based multifamily developer Palladium USA will develop a $35 million affordable housing project in northeast Houston. Palladium Houston Ella will be a three-story, 146-unit building that will house one-, two- and three-bedroom units. About 78 percent (115) of the units will be reserved for renters earning between 30 and 60 percent of the area median income, and the remainder will be rented at market rates. Amenities will include a pool, fitness center, conference center, dog park, computer lounge, kid’s play area and a clubroom. Palladium USA is developing the project in partnership with the Harris County Housing Finance Corp. HEDK Architects is designing the property, and Brownstone Construction is serving as the general contractor.

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AcquisitionsMultifamilyNew JerseyNortheast

Walters Completes Lease-Up of 150-Unit Multifamily Property in Branchburg, New Jersey

by Taylor Williams

BRANCHBURG, N.J. — Locally based developer Walters has completed the lease-up of Cornerstone at Branchburg, a 150-unit, income-restricted multifamily property in Northern New Jersey. The development consists of two three-story buildings on an 11.7-acre site that are now fully occupied. Residences come in one- and two-bedroom floor plans and range in size from 700 to 900 square feet. Amenities include a fitness center, game room and outdoor grilling and dining areas. Construction began in May 2021, and leasing launched last spring.

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DevelopmentMassachusettsMultifamilyNortheast

Boylston Properties Delivers 80-Unit Co-living Residential Building in Boston

by Taylor Williams

BOSTON — Locally based developer Boylston Properties has delivered 525 LINC, an 80-unit co-living residential building located in the Allston area of Boston. Designed by Boston-based HDS Architecture, the property offers studio, three- and four-bedroom units that are fully furnished with utility connections in place. Communal amenities include a fitness center, work-from-home lounge, rooftop deck, community kitchen, package handling room and bike storage space. Rents start at $1,900 per month for a studio apartment.

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