COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS — Dallas-based Carbon Shepherd Development has completed an 60-unit multifamily project in College Station. The property, which is operated under the company’s Woodland Cottages brand, offers one- and two-bedroom units, with private balconies/patios and attached garages available in select residences. Amenities include a pool, fitness center and a clubhouse with a game room. Rents start at $2,600 per month for a one-bedroom unit.
LOVELAND, COLO. — Hunt Midwest has sold Capstone at Centerra, an assisted living and memory care property in Loveland, to California-based IRA Capital for $40 million. Completed and opened in 2023, Capstone at Centerra is Hunt Midwest’s most recent Capstone senior living development and the company’s first development in Colorado. The community offers 102 studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and high-quality flooring. Capstone at Centerra includes a full-service dining room, fitness center, landscaped outdoor spaces, a salon, library, game room and scheduled transportation services. Capstone at Centerra is the third Capstone senior living community developed by Hunt Midwest, including the Capstone at Royal Palm in Royal Palm Beach, Fla., and Capstone at Station Camp in Gallatin, Tenn. Charles Bissell and Tony Hong of BWE Investment Sales represented Hunt Midwest in the transaction.
CASA GRANDE, ARIZ. — Walker & Dunlop has secured $23.9 million in equity for the construction of Emberwood, a to-be-built affordable seniors housing community in Casa Grande. Aaron Krasnow of Walker & Dunlop Affordable Equity team arranged the equity, which included 4 percent low-income housing tax credits and renewable energy investment tax credits, on behalf of the client, Roers Cos. Situated on 8.2 acres, Emberwood will offer 176 apartments for residents aged 55 or older, along with a separate single-story community center. The three-story residential building will feature 55 one-bedroom and 121 two-bedroom apartments all with elevator access. The property will be adjacent to a 55,000-square-foot community recreation center, which opened in 2019, that offers senior programs.
LUDLOW, MASS. — Regional affordable housing developer WinnCos. has completed The Residences at Mill 8, a mixed-income seniors housing project in Ludlow, located near Springfield in the western part of the state. The project converted a former mill building into an apartment complex with 95 units — 87 one-bedrooms and eight two-bedrooms — that are reserved for renters age 55 and above. The affordability component comprises 43 units for households earning 60 percent or less of the area median income (AMI) and 12 units for households earning 30 percent or less of AMI. The other 40 residences are rented at market rates. Amenities include onsite laundry facilities, a fitness room, resident lounge and several outdoor recreation areas, and the building also houses 48,000 square feet of commercial space. The Architectural Team designed the project, and Dellbrook | JKS served as the general contractor.
HAVERHILL, MASS. — CBRE has brokered the sale of Ellis Factory Lofts, a 59-unit apartment complex in Haverhill, a northern suburb of Boston. Built in 2019, Ellis Factory Lofts is a redevelopment of the former Ted’s Leather Goods factory and mill. The six-story building now exclusively offers two-bedroom units, according to Apartments.com. Amenities include a resident clubroom, fitness room, bike storage area, dog wash, private courtyard and a controlled access parcel room, as well as commercial space. Simon Butler, Biria St. John, John McLaughlin and Brian Bowler of CBRE represented the seller, New Hampshire-based Chinburg Properties, in the transaction. The team also procured the buyer, Massachusetts-based development and investment firm SMC Management.
MUNDELEIN, ILL. — Synergy Construction Group has completed Station 250, a 166-unit luxury apartment complex in the Chicago suburb of Mundelein. Synergy served as developer and general contractor, and Ware Malcomb provided architecture, interior design and full site planning services for the transit-oriented project. The four-story development is located next to the Mundelein Village Hall and adjacent to the local Metra rail station. Station 250 features an outdoor pool and 10,700 square feet of indoor amenities, including a coffee bar reception area, fitness center, yoga room, sauna, golf simulator room and coworking lounge.
By Becky McLaughlin, WithMe Inc. As the seasons change, so do your residents’ needs and desires. Providing amenities and planning events that align with these shifting demands can be a game-changer for property managers. In fact, resident events have been shown to boost satisfaction, improve online reviews and impact lease renewal decisions, making them an essential tool for long-term property success. According to WithMe Inc.’s 2025 amenity outlook survey, which gathered insights from senior multifamily professionals at the country’s top property management companies, including Bozzuto, Greystar and Willow Bridge, there is a rise in resident demand for multipurpose spaces where they can relax, connect with neighbors and work. Finding ways to transform these common spaces to align with the changing seasons not only enhances resident satisfaction but also fosters a vibrant community atmosphere where people feel empowered to live, work and play year-round. Warming up the cooler months As temperatures drop, residents tend to spend more time indoors, increasing foot traffic in the lobby and shared spaces. This presents the perfect opportunity to transform these areas into cozy spots where they can comfortably work, connect and unwind. Imagine plush seating, soft lighting and a hot coffee and cocoa amenity that …
FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Wilks Development, the firm behind the Firefly Park mixed-use development in Frisco, has purchased One Ridgmar Centre, a 177,199-square-foot office building in West Fort Worth. The company plans to implement a $9 million renovation program over the next five years. Initial improvements will focus on the roof and HVAC systems, followed by enhancements to the common areas. The 10-story building was originally constructed in 1986 and was most recently owned by Holt Lunsford Commercial Investments. Wilks simultaneously secured 30,000 square feet of new leases at closing, bringing the building’s occupancy to 68 percent.
BELTON, TEXAS — Dallas-based Carbon Shepherd Development has completed a 66-unit multifamily project in Belton, located just outside Temple in Central Texas. The property, which is operated under the company’s Woodland Cottages brand, offers one- and two-bedroom units, with private balconies/patios and attached garages available in select residences. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, clubhouse with a game room and other recreational spaces. Rents start at $2,600 per month for a one-bedroom unit.
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Berkadia has provided a $71.3 million Freddie Mac loan for the refinancing of Abbotswood at Irving Park, a senior living community located in Greensboro. Austin Sacco, Steve Muth, Garrett Sacco and Alec Rosenfeld of Berkadia Seniors Housing & Healthcare originated the financing on behalf of the borrower, KISCO Senior Living. Located at 3504 Flint St., Abbotswood at Irving Park offers cottages and independent living and assisted living units, as well as memory care suites.