Multifamily

Core Spaces Acquires 641-Bed Student Housing Community in Clemson, South Carolina

by Jeff Shaw September 26, 2023

CLEMSON, S.C. — Core Spaces has acquired Clemson Lofts, a 233-unit, 641-bed student housing community in Clemson. GEM Realty Capital joined Core Spaces as equity partner, and KKR provided financing. The seller and price were not disclosed. Clemson Lofts is positioned directly north of Tiger Boulevard, which is the main entryway into Clemson University and includes the most popular retail and restaurants. The property is spread across 19 acres and includes 14 separate residential buildings and a clubhouse. The floor plans include one-bedroom through four-bedroom units, each fully furnished with modern furniture and appliances. Features include high-end finishes, spacious living areas and ample storage areas. The community also boasts a variety of amenities, including a resort-style pool and hot tub, fitness center, outdoor yoga space, dog park, communal clubhouse and private study rooms. Clemson Lofts was originally built in 2015, and amenity spaces and select unit renovations started in 2021. Core and GEM plan to renovate the remaining units in summer 2024. “The growth of our acquisitions platform is predicated on finding great communities in Tier 1 university markets,” says Brendan Miller, chief investment officer of student housing at Core Spaces. “We believe the value-creation opportunities at Clemson Lofts amidst …

September 26, 2023

Conference Coverage Features Multifamily Seniors Housing

Investment in Infrastructure, Processes is Key to Owner-Operator Success, Says Expert Panel

by Taylor Williams September 26, 2023

By Channing Hamilton ATLANTA — Today’s seniors housing market is a tough one, characterized by an inflationary environment and high operational costs. Amid the challenges the industry currently faces, owner-operators within the sector must focus on controlling expenses, such as labor and insurance, to maintain profitability — and earlier is better when it comes to planning to mitigate these expenses. Eric Mendelsohn, CEO and president of National Health Investors, a REIT that specializes in seniors housing, emphasized the importance of labor market analysis in the underwriting stage of operations. “Labor is a key element of expense structure in the building,” he said. “Before, we could give it a cursory look. Now, it’s important to really drill down into a market. “We pay closer attention to labor expense and availability,” he continued. “We’ll see what our competitors are paying, and then see what other industries such as retail and fast food in the area are paying. If Target and TGI Fridays are unable to find labor, that’s an indicator that you’re going to have a problem.” Mendelsohn’s remarks came during the keynote address at the 10th annual InterFace Seniors Housing Southeast, a networking and information conference hosted by France Media’s InterFace …

September 26, 2023

Acquisitions Multifamily Texas

Partners Real Estate Negotiates Sale of Eight-Unit Apartment Building in West Houston

by Taylor Williams September 25, 2023

HOUSTON — Partners Real Estate has negotiated the sale of an eight-unit apartment building located at 4218 J St. in West Houston. According to LoopNet Inc., the property was built in 1963 and renovated in 2022. Ryan DeGennaro represented the seller, Mell Investment Group, in the transaction. Elaine Lan Nguyen of HomeSmart represented the buyer.

September 25, 2023

Arizona Development Multifamily Western

Partnership Breaks Ground on 444-Unit Lanai Townhome Community in Buckeye, Arizona

by Amy Works September 25, 2023

BUCKEYE, ARIZ. — A partnership between Tucson-based Holualoa Cos. and Phoenix-Countrywalk Community Developers has broken ground on Lanai, a multifamily property in Buckeye. Built over two phases, Lanai will feature 444 townhome-style residences. Designed by WORKSBUREAU, Lanai units will feature dormer windows, vaulted ceilings and living rooms with glass sliders to enable indoor-outdoor living. Ground-floor unit will feature semi-private front courtyards. Community amenities will include a pool and lounge area, splash pad, playground, outdoor fitness equipment and area, dog park and dog run.

September 25, 2023

Acquisitions California Multifamily Western

Archway Equities, Virtú Investments Buy The James Multifamily Complex in San Jose for $74.2M

by Amy Works September 25, 2023

SAN JOSE, CALIF. — A joint venture between Archway Equities and Virtú Investments has acquired The James, a Class A apartment community in downtown San Jose. Fairfield sold the asset for $74.2 million. Located at 98 N. First St., The James features 190 apartments in a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans, 7,256 square feet of street-level retail space and a 251-space subterranean garage. Common amenities include a fitness center, resort-style pool, resident clubhouse, conference rooms, a dog washing station, outdoor meeting areas with barbecues and fire pits, and a bike storage facility. At the time of closing, the property was 95 percent leased. The James was built in 2019. Virtú Investments will manage the property through its property management division North Coast. Brian Eisendrath of Institutional Property Advisors arranged acquisition financing from Freddie Mac for the buyers. Brett Betzler, Kaohu Berg-Hee and Rachel Parsons of Berkadia represented the seller in the deal.

September 25, 2023

Development Massachusetts Multifamily Northeast

Capstone, MPZ Development Complete Multifamily Adaptive Reuse Project in Bridgewater, Massachusetts

by Taylor Williams September 25, 2023

BRIDGEWATER, MASS. — Capstone Communities and MPZ Development have completed The McElwain School Apartments, an adaptive reuse project in Bridgewater, about 25 miles south of Boston, that converted a former school building into a 57-unit mixed-income complex. The building had been vacant for the past 20 years. The majority (51) of the units are reserved for households earning 60 percent or less of the area median income. Amenities include a dog park, playground, community room and a wildflower bee meadow. The development was funded through a mix of state, local and low-income housing tax credit funding sources, as well as Community Preservation Corp. funding and a $15 million construction bridge loan from the Massachusetts Housing Investment Corp. The Massachusetts Housing Partnership also provided a $5.3 million permanent loan for the project.

September 25, 2023

Arizona Development Multifamily Western

Greenlight Communities, MEB Management Open Cabana Bridges Apartments in Tucson, Arizona

by Amy Works September 25, 2023

TUCSON, ARIZ. — Greenlight Communities and MEB Management, as property manager, have opened Cabana Bridges, a multifamily community located at 1102 E. 36th St. in South Tucson. The 170,784-square-foot property features studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. Community amenities include a 24/7 fitness center, outdoor fitness circuit, yoga yard, swimming pool, clubhouse, shared spaces, a community garden and electric vehicle charging stations.

September 25, 2023

Development Multifamily Northeast Pennsylvania

McGovern Holdings, Saxum Real Estate Open 294-Unit Apartment Community in Philadelphia

by Taylor Williams September 25, 2023

PHILADELPHIA — A partnership between two Philadelphia-based development and investment firms, McGovern Holdings and Saxum Real Estate, has opened Hagert + York, a 294-unit apartment community in Philadelphia’s Fishtown/East Kensington area. Hagert + York offers studio, one- and two-bedroom units and amenities such as a fitness center, resident lounge, coworking space, package room, rooftop lounge, community kitchen and a café. Rents start at $1,280 per month for a one-bedroom apartment.

September 25, 2023

Acquisitions Multifamily New York Northeast

Barberry Rose Management Sells Manhattan Apartment Building for $7M

by Taylor Williams September 25, 2023

NEW YORK CITY — Long Island-based investment firm Barberry Rose Management has sold a 32-unit apartment building located at 720 W. 172nd St. in Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood. The sales price was $7 million. The building was originally constructed in 1918. Aaron Jungreis, Ben Khakshoor and Alex Fuchs of locally based brokerage firm Rosewood Realty Group represented both Barberry Rose and the buyer, an entity doing business as Two80 Real Estate Ventures, in the transaction.

September 25, 2023

Acquisitions Multifamily North Carolina Southeast

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $84.8M Sale of Kelby Farms Apartments in Durham

by John Nelson September 25, 2023

DURHAM, N.C. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $84.8 million sale of Kelby Farms, a 277-unit apartment community situated on 10 acres in Durham. John Daly of Marcus & Millichap’s Raleigh office represented the buyer, King Properties Inc., a privately held multifamily owner and operator. The seller is a partnership that includes Raleigh-based Woodfield Development. Kelby Farms, which is set for completion next month, was more than 70 percent occupied at the time of sale. Built in 2022, the property comprises studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with an average unit size of 1,001 square feet. Rental rates range from $1,442 to $3,034 per month, according to Apartments.com. Amenities include a resort-style swimming pool, fitness center, workstations, study areas and a game lounge.

September 25, 2023

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