Multifamily

Multifamily Remains Popular in Shifting Phoenix Market

by Jeff Shaw September 9, 2022

By Kimberly A. Rollins, Senior Vice President, Rollins & Randall Multi-Family Group, Commercial Properties Inc. The big question on everyone’s mind is where Phoenix’s multifamily market is going. After several years of pandemic-caused uncertainty, the implications are still transforming the market. Whether it is workforce mobility, supply chain issues, or labor shortages, uncertainty and inflation have affected all areas of real estate — no place more so than here in the Phoenix Metro Area. The perfect storm of historically low interest rates, job opportunities, limited new development and a low cost of living have given rise to the housing shortage that has played out in the Valley over the past several years. We saw multifamily effective rent increase 22.7 percent year over year in the third quarter of 2021, and an average market sale price per unit of $297,697, with a 3.9 percent year-to-date cap rate, according to CoStar. Over the past 10 years, vacancy rates have dropped every year. They fell from 8.3 percent in 2012 to a low of 5.8 percent in 2021. Conversely, year to date we are seeing a vacancy increase for the first time during that timeframe, to 7.7 percent. Last year also saw the highest level of …

September 9, 2022

Acquisitions Affordable Housing Illinois Midwest Multifamily

Standard Communities Acquires Mixed-Income Apartment Community in Chicago for $54M

by Kristin Harlow September 8, 2022

CHICAGO — Standard Communities led a public-private partnership that acquired Lake Park Crescent Apartments in Chicago’s Oakland neighborhood for roughly $54 million. Built in 2004 and located at 1061 E. 41st Place, the mixed-income apartment community is comprised of 148 units across 13 buildings. Of the 148 units, 112 are designated as affordable for renters who earn 40 to 80 percent of the area median income. As part of the transaction, 60 Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) public housing units were converted to project-based vouchers under the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program. The federal RAD program enables public housing authorities to protect the long-term affordability of public housing units in need of rehabilitation and financial support. Affordability will be extended for at least 30 years. Standard completed the transaction in partnership with HUD, the Illinois Housing Development Authority, CHA and the City of Chicago Department of Housing. Financing came from Low-Income Housing Tax Credits arranged in partnership with Boston Financial Investment Management. Citibank provided additional financing. Standard will oversee a renovation of Lake Park Crescent at a cost of approximately $72,000 per unit. Common areas and exterior grounds will also be improved.

September 8, 2022

Development Multifamily Texas

Thompson Thrift Sells 288-Unit Watermark at Grand Central Park Apartments in Metro Houston

by Taylor Williams September 8, 2022

CONROE, TEXAS — Thompson Thrift Residential, a subsidiary of Indianapolis-based investment firm Thompson Thrift, has sold Watermark at Grand Central Park, a 288-unit apartment community in Conroe, about 40 miles north of Houston. Built in 2021, the garden-style property offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and full-size washers and dryers. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, outdoor kitchen, clubhouse, lounge, coffee bar and walking trails. Jennifer Ray of Walker & Dunlop represented Thompson Thrift in the transaction. San Diego-based CEG Multifamily purchased the community for an undisclosed amount

September 8, 2022

Acquisitions Multifamily Texas

Greysteel Brokers Sale of 84-Unit Apartment Complex in Austin

by Taylor Williams September 8, 2022

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Greysteel has brokered the sale of University Quarters, an 84-unit apartment complex located near the University of Texas at Austin. The property comprises four buildings that were constructed between 1973 and 1978 and house one-bedroom units with an average size of 450 square feet. J.R. Ellis and Jack Stone of Greysteel represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. The buyer and sales price were also not disclosed.

September 8, 2022

Acquisitions Multifamily South Carolina Southeast

Northland Purchases 511 Meeting Apartments in Charleston

by John Nelson September 8, 2022

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Northland, a private equity investment firm based in Newton, Mass., has purchased 511 Meeting, a 221-unit apartment community located in Charleston’s North Meeting Street neighborhood. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. Situated near King Street and the upcoming Lowcountry LowLine linear park, 511 Meeting comprises studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments, 33 of which are rent-restricted. The podium-style, mid-rise building features a fitness center with a separate yoga studio, bike storage and repair area, media center, business center and a second-story pool deck with a fire pit and grill stations. Other amenities include a resident lounge with a billiards table, foosball table and bar space, as well as 2,960 square feet of retail space occupied by Blum, a local coffee and wine bar. 511 Meeting is Northland’s third investment in the Charleston area, joining The Standard on James Island and Wharf 7 on Daniel Island.

September 8, 2022

Affordable Housing Development Georgia Loans Seniors Housing Southeast

Bellwether Enterprise Provides $23.9M HUD-Insured Loan for Rehab of Affordable Seniors Apartments in Atlanta

by John Nelson September 8, 2022

ATLANTA — Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital LLC has provided a $23.9 million HUD 221(d)(4) loan to finance the rehabilitation of Jewish Tower and Zaban Tower, two affordable housing communities for seniors located at 3156 and 3160 Howell Mill Road in Atlanta. Jeff Mion of Bellwether’s Duluth, Ga., office originated the loan on behalf of the borrower, The Jewish Home Tower Inc. Following completion of rehabilitation, Bellwether will convert the interest-only construction period loan to a permanent loan at the same interest rate (3.99 percent) for a period of 40 years. Jewish Tower is a 200‐unit, eight‐story building, and Zaban Tower is a 60‐unit, four‐story building. Both assets were delivered in the 1970s and provide affordable, independent living for seniors aged 62 and older. The two properties are situated on the same campus and are connected through a third building, the William Breman Jewish Home, which contains assisted living and nursing care units, as well as a full‐service dining room that is open to residents of all three buildings. The borrower plans to use the financing to upgrade handicap accessibility in common areas and resident units, replace the roof and windows and upgrade unit interiors. Building system improvements will include …

September 8, 2022

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Multifamily

Interra Realty Brokers $17M Sale of Three-Building Multifamily Portfolio in Chicago’s Hyde Park

by Kristin Harlow September 8, 2022

CHICAGO — Interra Realty has brokered the sale of a three-building multifamily portfolio in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood for $17 million. The properties, which total 79 units, include 1310 E. Hyde Park Blvd., 1318 E. Hyde Park Blvd. and 1334 E. Hyde Park Blvd. They are situated about a mile north of the University of Chicago. Joe Smazal of Interra represented the private seller, an East Coast-based investor that renovated 90 percent of the units. Ted Stratman of Interra represented the buyer, also an East Coast-based investor. The buyer plans to add energy-efficient boilers, replace all roofs, update the units that have yet to be renovated and add new amenities such as bike rooms.

September 8, 2022

Acquisitions Multifamily Oregon Western

Trion Properties Purchases Three Multifamily Communities in Oregon for $94.8M

by Amy Works September 8, 2022

BEAVERTON, ORE. — Los Angeles-based Trion Properties has acquired a 302-unit multifamily portfolio in Beaverton for $94.8 million. The portfolio consists of Jasper Place, Jasper Square and Willow Grove. Trion acquired Jasper Place and Jasper Square in association with anchor investor Promus Realty Properties. Trion plans to execute strategic upgrades and utilize its vertically integrated property management platforms to improve operations and address deferred maintenance. Constructed in 1986, Jasper Place features 100 apartments in a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts spread across 19 two-story residential buildings. The community features a pool, fitness center, sports courts and leasing office. Additionally, 58 percent of the units have been upgraded and each unit has an individual garage. The community is located at 18300 NW Walker Road. Located at 15194 SW Walker Road, Jasper Square offers 83 apartments in a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans across 15 residential buildings. Existing amenities include a pool, fitness center and leasing office. Additionally, 55 percent of all unit interiors have been upgraded and each unit features a garage. Jasper Square was constructed in 1986. Built in 1988, Willow Grove features 119 apartments in a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts at …

September 8, 2022

Acquisitions Colorado Multifamily Student Housing Western

Brickstone Acquires Kensington Apartments Near the University of Colorado Boulder for $71M, Plans Renovation

by Amy Works September 8, 2022

BOULDER, COLO. — Brickstone Partners has acquired Kensington Apartments near the University of Colorado Boulder for $71 million. The property offers 163 units one block from the university’s campus. Shared amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, indoor swimming pool and on-site laundry facility. Brickstone plans to begin a comprehensive two-year renovation program, which is set to incorporate upgrades to unit interiors including cabinetry, countertops, appliances, flooring, lighting and plumbing fixtures; extensive enhancements to the property’s shared amenity spaces and clubhouse; refreshed exterior landscaping; and the addition of upgraded safety features. “We are excited to add Kensington to our extensive portfolio of Colorado communities and for the opportunity to enhance the property to better serve the needs and desires of its residents and of this great city and institution,” says Brickstone founder Daniel Otis.

September 8, 2022

Acquisitions Colorado Multifamily Seniors Housing Western

ESI Negotiates $51.5M Sale of Seven-Property Skilled Nursing Portfolio in Colorado

by Amy Works September 8, 2022

COLORADO — Evans Senior Investments (ESI) has arranged the sale of seven skilled nursing facilities in Southwest Colorado for $51.5 million, or approximately $92,000 per bed. An owner-operator sold the 558-bed portfolio to an East Coast-based owner-operator looking to expand its reach in the West. The properties were built between 1957 and 2017. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the portfolio was 77 percent occupied and produced nearly $6.2 million in annual net operating income. Throughout the pandemic, the portfolio’s occupancy decreased and at the time of marketing was only 65 percent occupied. “The competitive bidding arena and strong price per bed for a rural portfolio whose census and cash flow were well below stabilized levels showcases the willingness of buyers and lenders continuing to work together to get deals finished with the headwinds that they continue to face,” says Brendan DeSilvia, associate at ESI.

September 8, 2022

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