Multifamily

Dwight Capital Provides $67M HUD-Insured Loan for Emerald Bay Apartments in Hialeah, Florida

by John Nelson January 7, 2026

HIALEAH, FLA. — Dwight Capital has provided a $67 million HUD 223(f) loan for Emerald Bay, a 311-unit apartment community located in Hialeah, a suburb of Miami. The loan proceeds were used to retire existing debt, cover closing costs, fund a replacement reserve for future capital improvements and unlock equity built up through construction and lease-up. Elliot Haft and Jack Tawil of Dwight Capital arranged the loan on behalf of the borrower, JVC Management. Completed in 2023, Emerald Bay spans seven residential buildings and comprises one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans that range in size from 766 to 1,537 square feet, according to Apartments.com. Amenities at the complex include a swimming pool, fitness center, coworking space, clubhouse/leasing office, playground, dog park, outdoor common areas, courtyards and walking trails.

January 7, 2026

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Nuveen Green Capital Provides $465M C-PACE Financing for Office-to-Residential Conversion Project in D.C.

by Kristin Harlow January 7, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nuveen Green Capital (NGC) has provided $465 million in C-PACE financing for The Geneva, an office-to-residential conversion project in Washington, D.C. The transaction represents the largest Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing in history as well as D.C.’s largest office-to-residential conversion to date, according to NGC. The borrower, Philadelphia-based developer Post Brothers, also received a $110 million senior loan from investment firm Mavik, bringing total financing to $575 million. The project’s overall price tag is $750 million, according to The Wall Street Journal. Located at 1825-1875 Connecticut Ave. NW, the 604,000-square-foot office property is comprised of two nine-story towers at the confluence of D.C.’s upscale Kalorama, Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan neighborhoods. The property will be converted into a 15-story luxury apartment building with 429 market-rate units, 42 extended-stay rentals, 61 affordable housing units and 57,000 square feet of commercial space. A timeline for construction was not provided. The $465 million in C-PACE financing was administered through DC Green Bank, which serves as the administrator of the DC PACE program on behalf of the District of Columbia. The DC PACE program is a special financing option for renewable energy projects such as solar, energy efficiency upgrades …

January 7, 2026

Acquisitions Multifamily Texas

IPA Negotiates Sale of 300-Unit Apartment Community in Justin, Texas

by Taylor Williams January 6, 2026

JUSTIN, TEXAS — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has negotiated the sale of Reatta Ranch, a 300-unit apartment community in Justin, located north of Fort Worth. Built on 17 acres in 2020, Reatta Ranch offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units with an average size of 1,025 square feet. Amenities include a pool, fitness facility, business center and a pet play area. Taylor Hill, Michael Ware, Drew Kile, Joey Tumminello and Shelby Vosburg of IPA represented the seller, Boulder Peak Capital, in the transaction and procured the undisclosed buyer.

January 6, 2026

Acquisitions Multifamily Texas

Eastham Capital Sells 254-Unit Apartment Complex in Northwest Houston

by Taylor Williams January 6, 2026

HOUSTON — Florida-based real estate private equity firm Eastham Capital has sold Kensington Crossings, a 254-unit apartment complex in northwest Houston. Kensington Crossings offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units that range in size from 759 to 1,317 square feet. Amenities include a pool, business center, pet park, game room and outdoor picnic areas. Eastham Capital acquired the property in 2018 via a joint venture with Mosaic Residential and implemented a value-add program. The buyer was not disclosed.

January 6, 2026

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BlueGate Partners Arranges $150M Permanent Loan for Northern New Jersey Apartment Building

by Taylor Williams January 6, 2026

HOBOKEN AND JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Regional brokerage and debt advisory firm BlueGate Partners has arranged a $150 million permanent loan for The Devan, a 336-unit apartment building located along the Hoboken-Jersey City border. Completed in 2024, The Devan offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units and amenities such as a fitness center, library/media room, coworking lounges, courtyard with a pool and a dog run. Mark DeLillo of BlueGate Partners arranged the financing on behalf of the borrower, a partnership between URSA Development Group and Fields Grade. The direct lender was not disclosed.

January 6, 2026

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Ariel Property Advisors Places $6.1M Loan for Refinancing of Brooklyn Apartment Buildings

by Taylor Williams January 6, 2026

NEW YORK CITY — Locally based brokerage firm Ariel Property Advisors has placed a $6.1 million loan for the refinancing of two rent-stabilized apartment buildings totaling 26 units in the Park Slope area of Brooklyn. The buildings include ground-floor retail space. Matthew Dzbanek and Matt Swerdlow of Ariel originated the five-year loan, which carried an interest rate of 5.81 percent, through an undisclosed agency lender. The borrower was also not disclosed.

January 6, 2026

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JLL Brokers Sale of 345-Unit Thunderbird Senior Living Community in Glendale, Arizona

by Amy Works January 6, 2026

GLENDALE, ARIZ. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the sale of Thunderbird Senior Living, a seniors housing community in Glendale. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. JLL’s Seniors Housing Capital Markets team represented the undisclosed seller and procured the undisclosed buyer in the deal. Most recently renovated in 2018, Thunderbird Senior Living consists of 13 interconnected three-story buildings offering 285 independent living, 40 assisted living and 20 memory care units. All residences include a dedicated kitchen, private bathrooms and bedrooms. Community amenities include an art room, beauty salon/barber shop, bistro, game room, heated outdoor pool, library, living room/lounges, nature trails, sun decks and a theater. Stellar Senior Living will continue to operate the property, which is situated on 7.8 acres at 5401 W. Dailey St.

January 6, 2026

Acquisitions California Multifamily Seniors Housing Western

Sunny Hills Management Co. Buys 168-Unit Seniors Housing Property in Southern California

by Amy Works January 6, 2026

CARLSBAD, CALIF. — Sunny Hills Management Co. has acquired Laguna Estates Senior Living, a 168-unit seniors housing property located in Carlsbad, an affluent coastal city in southern California. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. Laguna Estates features a mix of assisted living and memory care units across four buildings. Amenities at the community include an activity room, salon, billiards room, fitness center, movie room, piano room, putting green and swimming pool. Aaron Rosenzweig and Dan Baker of JLL Capital Markets arranged the sale on behalf of the seller.

January 6, 2026

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Greyhill Group Buys Westminster Place Apartments in St. Louis for $38.2M

by Kristin Harlow January 6, 2026

ST. LOUIS — Greyhill Group has purchased Westminster Place Apartments, a 337-unit multifamily property located at 4005 Westminster Place in St. Louis, for $38.2 million. Built during the 1980s to 1990s, the community was 96 percent occupied at the time of sale. Greyhill plans to make improvements to the property and hold it for the long term. The acquisition marks Greyhill’s expansion into its ninth state.

January 6, 2026

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Navigating Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Small Balance Multifamily Loan Programs

by Sarah Daniels January 6, 2026

By Ann Atkinson, Regions Real Estate Capital Markets Most multifamily real estate owners need to finance or refinance their apartment community at some point. Many utilize the small balance multifamily loan programs available through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to do so. Understanding how lenders navigate each phase of the loan cycle can give owners a strategic advantage, especially in a time of elevated rate volatility. A significant amount of multifamily debt is maturing in 2026. Borrowers should not wait to refinance to avoid the concentrated competition later in the year when lenders are faced with refinancing demand. In addition, modest rent growth today offers refinancing upside; and finally, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have higher production caps in 2026, providing more runway for lending. The following overview, based on Regions Real Estate Capital Markets’ experience, outlines five key phases of the process, with helpful tips throughout: 1. Screening and Term Sheet Loan screening kicks off the relationship between borrower and lender. The lender’s production representative often conducts an introductory call with the borrower, who completes an application and provides due diligence items. Access a checklist of items to provide to Regions for screening here. Tip #1: Get all required (and …

January 6, 2026

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