Multifamily

Eleanor-Milpitas-CA

MILPITAS, CALIF. — SummerHill Apartment Communities has completed the sale of Eleanor, a multifamily property in the Silicon Valley city of Milpitas. MG Properties purchased the asset for $193 million, or $579,580 per unit. Completed in 2021, Eleanor features 333 apartments in one- and two-bedroom layouts, including penthouse units. The property is a five-minute walk from the Milpitas Transit Center, which offers BART and VTA Light Rail services. Philip Saglimbeni, Stanford Jones, Salvatore Saglimbeni and Alex Tartaglia of Institutional Property Advisors, a division of Marcus & Millichap, represented the seller and procured the buyer in the deal.

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SEATTLE — AIMCO has completed the disposition of 2900 on First, an apartment community located in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood. An undisclosed buyer purchased the asset for $69 million, or $511,111 per unit. 2900 on First features 135 apartments spread across three connected seven-story residential towers. Apartments feature flat-panel cabinetry, full-size washers/dryers, keyless entries and Wi-Fi-enabled thermostats. Select apartments have wood-burning fireplaces and private balconies. Additionally, the community features a standalone amenity building atop a parking garage podium and a 14,644-square-foot retail space. Amenities include a leasing office with a resident clubhouse and kitchen, conference room, multi-level fitness center, courtyard and lawn. A restaurant, spa, bakery, beauty store and pizza delivery service occupy the street-level retail space. Philip Assouad, Giovanni Napoli, Ryan Harmon and Nicholas Ruggiero of Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, represented the seller and procured the buyer in the transaction.

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FLAGSTAFF, ARIZ. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged $49.4 million in construction financing for the development of Flagstaff Elkwood, an apartment community in Flagstaff. Brad Miner and Eric Tupler of JLL Capital Markets secured the 65 percent loan-to-cost-ratio loan with a commercial bank for the borrower, Wexford Development. Slated for completion in late 2024, Flagstaff Elkwood will feature 224 apartments in a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom layouts spread across four four-story residential buildings. Units will offer stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, wood-style flooring and in-unit washers/dryers. On-site amenities will include a 4,000-square-foot leasing center, 6,000 square feet of retail space, a clubhouse with lounge area, fitness center, pool, spa and grilling area. The community will be situated on 13.5 acres at the northeast corner of East Butler Avenue and N. Fourth Street, three miles from downtown Flagstaff and Northern Arizona University.

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WASHINGTON AND OREGON — Berkadia Seniors Housing & Healthcare has provided $48 million in combined financing for three seniors housing communities in Washington and Oregon. Steve Muth secured the transactions. The first deal was a $27 million, sub-60 percent loan-to-value-ratio loan with a 10-year, interest-only term through Freddie Mac. Built in 2015 in Washington, the seniors housing community features 105 beds and was 92 percent occupied at the time of the refinancing. The second transaction was a $16.2 million acquisition bridge loan for an assisted living and memory care community in Washington. Berkadia provided acquisition financing plus funding for capital expenditures and closing costs through Berkadia’s proprietary lending program. The third transaction was a $4.8 million loan for a standalone memory care facility in Oregon. Berkadia’s proprietary lending program provided the short-term, variable-rate financing. The 55-bed memory care facility was 96 percent occupied at the time of financing, which Berkadia plans to refinance through HUD within the next 12 to 18 months.

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OMAHA, NEB. — Marcus & Millichap has negotiated the sale of a two-property multifamily portfolio in metro Omaha for $27.5 million. Built in 2000 and 2001, Northridge and Flatwater total 192 units. The communities are located 10 miles apart and feature a mix of one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Jason Hornik, Greg Parker and Kent Guerin of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and buyer, neither of which were disclosed.

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LITTLE ROCK, ARK. — Cushman & Wakefield has negotiated the sale of Pinnacle Park at Chenal Valley, a 216-unit multifamily community located in Little Rock. Martin Bynum and Craig Hey of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, entities doing business as Chenal Valley – Orchard LLC and Chenal Valley – Foxwood LLC, in the transaction. Greystone closed on the assumption of the Fannie Mae loan, which was originated in 2019. The sales price and loan amount were not disclosed. Built in 1999 on the west side of Little Rock, Pinnacle Park at Chenal Valley features a clubhouse, 24-hour virtual fitness center, swimming pool, coffee bar and a 24-hour package room.

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US Treasury 10 Year Rates

By Melissa Jahnke, associate director of operations, Walker & Dunlop The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 75 basis points in June and then another 75 basis points in July, sending shockwaves across the commercial real estate industry. Fortunately, there are opportunities and solutions to bypass these potential roadblocks. Specifically, investors in a segment of multifamily housing known as small balance lending (SBL), encompassing five- to 150-unit properties, have several options to realize their aspirations for financing multifamily portfolios. View a higher resolution version of the timeline above here. During a recent webcast “Financing Amid Rising Rates: Best Approaches for $1M-$15M Multifamily Loans,” Walker & Dunlop’s market experts spoke about navigating today’s financing landscape. The expert panel included Allison Williams, senior vice president and chief production officer; Allison Herrera, senior director of SBL; and Tim Cotter, director of capital markets. These experienced professionals have found ways to make deals happen in a wide variety of financing environments and have shared their perspectives and guidance. If you are an owner of five- to 150-unit properties that require loans between $1 million to $15 million, the following will help you navigate today’s financial environment and build your momentum. Step 1: Consider the …

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PLANO, TEXAS — Chicago-based investment firm Waterton has acquired Mission Gate, a 434-unit apartment community in Plano. Built on 24 acres in 1999, Mission Gate features one-, two- and three-bedroom units with an average size of 965 square feet across 13 buildings. Amenities include a pool, outdoor grilling stations, a playground and a dog park. Waterton plans to invest in capital improvements to unit interiors and common areas. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS — Northmarq has arranged three bridge loans totaling $43.7 million for the acquisition of five multifamily properties in Austin. The properties include Mueller I and II, which feature a combined 110 units and are located in the Windsor Park area; Villas at Mueller, a 124-unit community; the 40-unit Spanish Trails Apartments; and the 51-unit Miller Square Apartments. Chase Johnson and Brian Fisher of Northmarq originated the financing on behalf of the borrower, Zion Capital. The direct lenders were not disclosed.

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BURLINGTON COUNTY, N.J. — JLL has arranged a $47 million construction loan for an undisclosed, 300-unit multifamily project that will be located in Southern New Jersey’s Burlington County. The community will offer one-, two- and three-bedroom units with an average size of 971 square feet. Amenities will include a pool, fitness center, business center, courtyard lounge, dog park, grilling stations and walking trails. Matthew Pizzolato, Michael Klein and Salvatore Buzzerio of JLL arranged the three-year, floating-rate loan through Wells Fargo on behalf of the undisclosed borrower. Completion is slated for the second quarter of 2024.

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