FLAGSTAFF, ARIZ. — Olympus Property has purchased Trailside Apartments, a multifamily community in Flagstaff. Terms of the transaction were not released. This acquisition expands Olympus’ presence in Flagstaff, where the company also owns Mountain Trail Apartments. Built in 2020, Trailside Apartments features 111 studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ranging from 463 square feet to 951 square feet. Apartments offer nine-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, private balconies and patios, in-unit washers/dryers and detached garages in select units. Community amenities include a clubhouse, business center, fitness center, steam room and outdoor fireplace.
TUCSON, ARIZ. — Propeller Properties LLC has acquired Halmark Apartments, a multifamily property in Tucson. AZBAHAY LLC sold the asset for $2.3 million. Located at 3130 E. 4th St., the building features 12 apartments. Allan Mendelsberg and Joey Martinez of Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR represented both parties in the transaction.
NEW YORK CITY — Commercial finance and advisory firm Axiom Capital Corp. has arranged a $22 million loan for the refinancing of an unnamed multifamily building in Manhattan’s Financial District. The eight-story building houses a mix of studio, one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units and includes commercial space. The fixed-rate, nonrecourse loan carried a five-year term with three years of interest-only payments. The borrower and direct lender were not disclosed.
CHICAGO — Sterling Bay has begun pre-leasing efforts for The Dylan, a 282-unit luxury apartment tower in Chicago’s Fulton Market. Developed in partnership with Ascentris and designed by bKL, The Dylan features a variety of floor plans ranging from 526 to 1,669 square feet. Sterling Bay Design Studio and Chicago-based firm Harken Interiors selected the in-unit finishes. Residents have access to more than 15,000 square feet of outdoor amenity space, including a rooftop pool and fifth-floor deck featuring fire pits, grill stations, outdoor fitness options and a dog play area. First move-ins are expected in October. Monthly rents start at $2,120. The Dylan also offers 28 units of income-based housing. Residents of The Dylan will also enjoy access to SBX, Sterling Bay’s proprietary tenant experience portal offering community programming. The Dylan will host private events such as local boutique pop-ups, exclusive chef tastings and arts and culture classes. Managed by Sterling Bay Property Management in partnership with JLL, The Dylan is expected to achieve an environmental certification of Two Green Globes and will follow the RESET Air Standard. Chicago-based Luxury Living is leading pre-leasing efforts.
MUSKEGO AND OAK CREEK, WIS. — Walker & Dunlop has arranged $16 million in HUD-insured loans for the acquisition of two assisted living properties in metro Milwaukee. Kevin Giusti and Daniel Barone of Walker & Dunlop arranged the financing on behalf of the borrower, a developer. The first property is Caring Alternatives of Muskego, a 30-unit community located on Pioneer Drive in Muskego. The second is Caring Alternatives of Oak Creek, a 45-unit property located on 13th Street in Oak Creek.
ROMULUS, MICH. — Marquette Cos. has reopened The Maxwell, a 312-unit apartment community in Romulus. The firm completed an $8 million revitalization project to address previously deferred maintenance issues as well as property updates. Exterior upgrades include new and repaired hardscaping, restoration of the pool and deck with new furnishings, repaired and upgraded building exteriors, replacement windows and the addition of a dog park. The community clubhouse now features a renovated fitness center, updated finishes in the resident lounge, a new catering kitchen and a new leasing office. Renovations to the units include new cabinetry and countertops in the kitchens with black appliances, along with new flooring and paint. Hallways and common areas throughout the community’s 26 buildings were also renovated. Marquette worked closely with city officials prior to acquiring the property and throughout the renovation, and used local vendors for the construction work. Built in 1972 as Morgan Manor, the property was a popular home for pilots and flight attendants due to its proximity to the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The community offers studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans ranging from 650 to 850 square feet. Monthly rents start at $885. Marquette partnered with DRA Advisors on the …
It’s no secret: The multifamily real estate market in Memphis has experienced a significant decline in investment sales volume and total transactions over the past year. But with signs of life coming quickly on the horizon, how can you be ready to capitalize? According to CoStar Analytics, the 58.7 percent sales volume decline in Memphis is in line with the national average, but we have seen a larger dip in total transactions. The steep and rapid decline is directly correlated to the Federal Reserve’s ongoing battle of taming inflation. The Fed has increased the benchmark federal funds rate at 10 consecutive meetings. And while there was a pause at the June meeting, more rate hikes are expected this year. What does this mean for investors and operators? The cream will rise to the top. Some investors may default on loans due to floating-rate debt and the rapid rate increases, while others may struggle to refinance or sell without incurring losses as their cheaper rate caps expire. However, those that have executed their business plans effectively and added value to their apartment complexes by raising rents can expect some cushion. Another interesting factor to examine is the vacancy rate, which has …
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. — Housing Trust Group (HTG) has completed the development of Flagler Station, a $33 million affordable housing community located at 991 Banyan Blvd. in downtown West Palm Beach. Reserved for residents earning at or below 30, 60, 70 or 80 percent of area median income (AMI), units at the property include one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments across eight stories. Monthly rates at the community range from $393 to $1,689, and amenities include a 3,200-square-foot clubroom, business center, rooftop pool, fitness center and onsite parking. The project team included Rinaldi Construction as the general contractor, WGI Inc. as the engineer and landscape designer and Corwil Architects and B. Pila Desings as the interior designer.
TUSCALOOSA, ALA. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the sale of The Gates at South Bend, a 147-unit multifamily community located in Tuscaloosa. Built in 1980, the property underwent significant renovations between 2017 and 2022. Ben Thomas and Parker Caldwell of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, an entity doing business as WGO LLC, in the transaction. ARC Multifamily Group acquired the property for an undisclosed price. Situated about three miles south of the University of Alabama, The Gates at South Bend features two- and three-bedroom townhomes.
ADDISON, TEXAS — AMLI Residential will develop AMLI Tree House, a 449-unit apartment community that will be located in the northern Dallas metro of Addison. The development will consist of 370 market-rate apartments within the main building, 35 senior living units, 14 rental townhouses, 30 for-sale townhouses, unique live/work residences and 7,000 square feet of retail space. Construction is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2024, with preleasing set to launch in the second quarter of 2025. In conjunction with the branding of the property, the development team will remove and transplant four live oak trees from the property and plant over 350 new trees.