LAWRENCE, MASS. — MassDevelopment and Reading Cooperative Bank have provided a $6.6 million loan for a project that will convert two vacant buildings in Lawrence, located near the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border, into a 24-unit affordable housing complex. The buildings previously housed a mix of office and retail uses, and the residential complex will include a food hall in the remaining retail space. MassDevelopment and Reading Cooperative Bank were equal participants in the loan, and MassDevelopment also enhanced the loan with a guarantee. Construction will begin in July and last about a year. The borrower is The Jowamar Cos.
DEBARY, FLA. — Mosaic Development LLC has purchased 13.1 acres of land in Debary, roughly 23 miles north of Orlando, for the development of the first phase of a mixed-use project to be located immediately north of the city’s SunRail station. Upon completion, the “Main Street-style” development will feature 500 apartment units, 40,000 square feet of retail space and a central park and community plaza. Construction on the project is scheduled to begin early next year. Mosaic purchased the land parcels, which are zoned as a transit-oriented development (TOD) district, from private landowners as well as the City of DeBary for a total $4.2 million. Mosaic is currently under contract to purchase an additional 5.7 acres within three years for the second phase of the development. Colliers worked to bring the private owners into a joint marketing agreement with the city. Ken Krasnow, Brooke Mosier and David Calcanis of Colliers represented the sellers, which included Miller Land Trust, Ray Sands/Frank Slabodnik, Empire Cattle and DeBary Central LLC, in addition to the city. Casey Babb of Colliers represented Mosaic in the transaction. “I envision a main street that serves as the vibrant heart of our community — a place where neighbors …
Technology, like commercial real estate, becomes increasingly vulnerable to the need for replacement and updates over time. Just as multifamily landlords can update properties by periodically replacing outmoded flooring and fixtures to suit the latest occupier preferences, technology must also keep up with the latest trends. For the best renter experience, multifamily properties need Internet connectivity that will serve residents as their technological needs grow and their tolerance for frequent outages diminishes. Disruptions associated with repairs or network upgrades can threaten customer satisfaction and renewal rates. Unfortunately for many landlords who rely on traditional telecommunications lines for their properties’ Internet, modern usage is straining older infrastructure. Booming wireless technology use is gobbling up bandwidth to connect everything from consumers’ phones and laptops to fitness monitors, smart TVs and other household appliances. As a vice president of product catalog who has worked for over a decade at broadband service provider Pavlov Media, John Danner understands the problem of limited Internet bandwidth all too well. He is eager to see technological improvements that will replace these old systems. “The old copper infrastructure can’t meet the requirements of the next generation of wireless connectivity,” explains Danner. “With fiber-optic connections, the sky is the …
TALLAHASSEE, FLA. — Newmark has arranged the sale of Seminole Grand, a 1,557-bed student housing community located near the Florida State University campus in Tallahassee. Ryan Lang, Jack Brett, Ben Harkrider and Avery Klann of Newmark represented the seller, The Collier Cos., in the disposition of the property to FPA Multifamily. The sales price was not disclosed. Located at 1505 W. Tharpe St., the garden-style community offers a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom units with bed-to-bath parity. Shared amenities include a resort-style swimming pool, fitness center, yoga studio, sound-proof study rooms and a multimedia gaming center. The property also features a bus stop for the Florida State University line.
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. — Harbor Group International (HGI) has acquired Pine Ridge, a 288-unit multifamily community in West Palm Beach. Developed by Resia earlier this year, the property features apartments in one- and two-bedroom layouts. Community amenities include a fitness center, basketball court, clubhouse, swimming pool and children’s play area. HGI will assume the in-place, floating-rate construction debt on the property, with plans to refinance with permanent fixed-rate debt once leasing is completed. Hampton Beebe and Avery Klann of Newmark brokered the transaction. The sales price was not disclosed.
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. — Mia Rose Holdings LLC has secured the land and construction financing for The Junction at Shiloh, a planned 135-unit multifamily community in Fayetteville. Southern Bank provided financing. Upon completion, the property will feature 12 studio, 118 one-bedroom, 35 two-bedroom and 12 three-bedroom apartments ranging from 629 to 1,291 square feet in size. Amenities at the community will include a swimming pool, fitness center, business center and multiple green spaces. Rosemann & Associates is the architect on the project, construction for which is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of this year. The Engenuity is providing mechanical, electric and plumbing (MEP) engineering. Kimbel Mechanical is the MEP contractor, and Oelke Construction is the sitework contractor. Asset Living will manage The Junction at Shiloh, with the first units expected to open mid-year 2024.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Capstone Cos. has arranged the sale of Creekside Luxury Apartments, a multifamily development project located at 2177 Brevard Road in Asheville. Upon completion, which is scheduled for the end of 2025, the property will comprise 319 units. Austin Heithcock, Adam Klenk, Jordan Arand and Josh White of Capstone represented the seller, Advantis, in the transaction. URS Capital, in partnership with PREG-Advantis and its construction arm, BCC Construction Inc., acquired the property for an undisclosed price.
DALLAS — Texas-based investment firm SPI Advisory has acquired Ivy Urban Living, a 228-unit apartment community located just north of downtown Dallas. Built in 1988, the property offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units that are furnished with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, tile backsplashes and private balconies/patios. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, business center, pet park and access to package lockers. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.
CAMPBELL AND SANTA CLARA, CALIF. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the sale of three garden-style apartment communities in Silicon Valley for approximately $70 million. The portfolio includes: Appletree, a 72-unit community in Campbell; Vista Point, a 68-unit property in Santa Clara; and Cedartree, a 50-unit asset that is also located in Santa Clara. All properties offer one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Ryan Wagner, Brandon Geraldo and Matt Kroger led the team that represented the private seller and procured three unique buyers. Further details were not disclosed.
SAN TAN VALLEY, ARIZ. — Thompson Thrift is set to begin construction on Stella, a 308-unit apartment community in the Phoenix suburb of San Tan Valley. Stella will comprise 12 two- and three-story buildings, as well as green spaces, a pool, two pickleball courts and two dog parks. Units will come in one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans and include features such as quartz countertops, hardwood-style flooring, stainless steel appliances, internet access, ceiling fans, washers and dryers, smart thermostats and an Alexa-compatible smart hub. Stella is scheduled to open for residency in late 2024. It will be Thompson Thrift’s sixth community in Arizona.