The Great Resignation. The Big Quit. Call it what you will. The widespread trend of employees leaving their jobs in 2021 and 2022 has placed a burden on onsite property management staff at multifamily communities. Like other industries nationwide, the multifamily industry has been hit hard by this period where record numbers of employees are leaving their current positions. According to the National Apartment Association (NAA), rental owners and operators have reported up to 70 percent of their workforce resigning during this period. Historically, employee turnover ranges from 30 to 50 percent annually. In roles that often require wearing many hats to keep up with prospective renters and resident requests, leasing teams are feeling added pressure. With technology solutions that alleviate daunting tasks for onsite staff, you can save your staff valuable time and unnecessary manual effort. Your leasing team can simplify tour scheduling, automate routine communications, and set up seamless multifamily marketing campaigns that free up time for staff to better connect with renters. Here are four steps operators can take to maximize efficiencies and achieve better outcomes. 1. Automate Apartment Tour Scheduling The first step to helping your team thrive during a spike in renter demand is understanding …
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J.P. Morgan Provides $96.4M Construction Loan for Apartment Tower in Downtown West Palm Beach
by John Nelson
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. — J.P. Morgan has provided a $96.4 million construction loan for the development of a 22-story apartment tower in downtown West Palm Beach. The borrower is a joint venture between the developer, Hyperion, and affiliates of Starwood Capital Group and Winter Properties. Located at 201 Clearwater Drive, the unnamed tower will include 457 apartments, 7,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space, a 628-space parking garage and more than 34,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities. Hyperion is expected to begin construction soon, and the development is slated to be open to renters in early 2024.
NEW ORLEANS AND GONZALES, LA. — California-based Passco Cos. has purchased two apartment communities in Louisiana totaling 602 units in two separate transactions. The properties include the 330-unit Canal 1535 in downtown New Orleans and the 272-unit Sawgrass Point in the Baton Rouge submarket of Gonzales. Caleb Marten of KeyBank Real Estate Capital arranged acquisition financing for both transactions. Mike Kemether of Cushman & Wakefield and Larry Schedler, Cheryl Short and Christian Schedler of Larry G. Schedler & Associates Inc. were the brokers in the Canal 1535 transaction. Chad Rigby and Saban Sellers of Stirling Investment Advisors and Telly Fathaly of Walker & Dunlop were the brokers in the Sawgrass Point deal. The sellers and the sales prices were not disclosed. The acquisitions bring Passco’s Louisiana portfolio to nearly 1,700 units.
FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS — Realty Capital will develop Terranea at Lake Grapevine, a 200-unit apartment complex in Flower Mound, located in the northern central part of the metroplex. Designed by Merriman Anderson Architects, Terranea at Lake Grapevine will rise 16 stories and include townhouses, penthouses and retail space in addition to traditional rental units. Amenities will include a pool deck overlooking Lake Grapevine, a fitness center, golf simulator, game room, bar, dog wash, storage and outdoor gathering spaces. Construction is slated to begin this summer and to be complete in 2024.
WALLKILL, N.Y. — Long Island-based developer Eliviat Group, in partnership with Pyramid Management Group, will develop The Galleria Residences, a 224-unit multifamily project that will be located about 80 miles north of Manhattan in Wallkill. The site spans five acres and sits directly across from the Galleria Mall at Crystal Run. CT Male & Associates is designing the community, which will feature 122 one-bedroom units, 96 two-bedroom residences and six three-bedroom units. Amenities will include a rooftop lounge, dog park and office-style conference rooms. Construction is scheduled to begin in September and to be complete in June 2024.
CHICAGO — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of 7100 South Shore Drive, a 164-unit multifamily property in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood. The sales price was undisclosed. Originally constructed in 1923, the building has received updates in recent years such as the addition of Amazon Hub lockers, gated parking and a fitness center. Ryan Engle, Andrean Angelov and Zack Mahoney of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, Morgan Properties, and procured the buyer, James Oppenheimer of New City Property Management. The buyer plans to update common areas, including renovating and repurposing the building’s vacant ballroom.
LONGMONT, COLO. — Cantamar Apartments Associates has purchased a 126-unit multifamily property at 2205 Alpine St. in Longmont. An entity formed by DHI Communities sold the asset for $50 million. The buyer has renamed the 126-unit property as Alpine Prairie Village. Alpine Prairie Village features one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with quartz countertops, multiple closets and modern lighting. Community amenities include open spaces; a game lounge with private seating and shuffleboard; outdoor gaming area with corn hole and ladder golf; fitness center; outdoor bar and grill; hot tub; pet spa; and co-working space with private offices. David Fogler and Steven Nicoluzakis of Cushman & Wakefield’s Multifamily Advisory Group represented the buyer in the transaction.
NewPoint Real Estate Capital Provides $45.6M Refinancing for Multifamily Complex in Phoenix
by Amy Works
PHOENIX — NewPoint Real Estate Capital has provided a $45.6 million, 10-year, Fannie Mae DUS loan for the refinancing of an apartment community in Phoenix. The recently constructed community features 200 detached apartments with smart-home technology systems and high-end interior finishes, including stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and washers/dryers, as well as private, fenced-in backyards. Community amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, heated pool and spa, pet park and controlled entry. John Motzel of NewPoint, along with Jeremy Korea of Cushman & Wakefield, originated the loan.
ISSAQUAH, WASH. — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has arranged the sale of Bentley House, an apartment building in Issaquah. Terms of the transaction were not released. Built in 2009, apartments at Bentley House feature hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, fireplaces and air conditioning. Community amenities include a rooftop deck, resident clubhouse, business center and fitness center. Philip Assouad and Giovani Napoli of IPA represented the seller and procured the buyer in the deal.
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Speed to Market is ‘Almost the Only Priority’ for Multifamily Developers Looking to Avoid Cost Risks, Say InterFace Panelists
by John Nelson
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Multifamily developers are pushing their chips in and aggressively looking for new development deals, especially for sites in and around high-growth markets in the Southeast. Michael Tubridy, senior managing director of Crescent Communities, said his firm isn’t leaving anything to chance and is looking to move quickly on development opportunities. “We’re trying to get as many units on the ground today as possible, because tomorrow will be more expensive,” said Tubridy. “I like the chances of today’s cost environment a lot better than I like the unknown of where we’ll be a year from now or two years from now. Putting a premium on speed to market is something that we are much more focused on; it’s almost the only priority right now.” Tubridy’s comments came during the development panel at InterFace Carolinas Multifamily 2022. The half-day event was held on April 14 at the Hilton Uptown Charlotte hotel and attracted more than 260 attendees from all facets of the multifamily industry in North Carolina and South Carolina. Michael Saclarides, director of Cushman & Wakefield’s Multifamily Advisory Group, moderated the discussion. Crescent Communities is far from the only multifamily developer pursuing ground-up construction opportunities in earnest. In …