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Greystar Delivers $282M Student Housing Development at UC Law in Downtown San Francisco

by John Nelson

SAN FRANCISCO — Real estate development firm Greystar has delivered Academe at 198, a $282 million student housing property in downtown San Francisco. Located at 198 McAllister St. in the city’s Civic Center district, the mixed-use property is Phase I of the Academic Village expansion at UC Law San Francisco, formerly known as UC Hastings College of the Law. Academe at 198 spans 14 stories and features 656 units (667 beds) for students at UC Law SF, as well as faculty and staff. The property website also says students from nearby University of California San Francisco, San Francisco State University, University of San Francisco and University of the Pacific Dugoni School of Dentistry can apply for housing. The units come in a variety of layouts: efficiency (232 square feet); studio (275 square feet); one-bedroom (397 square feet); and two-bedroom (568 square feet). Monthly rental rates begin at $1,850 for an efficiency apartment, which is below market rates, according to the property website. In addition to housing, the 365,000-square-foot property includes 43,000 square feet of office and academic space that is leased and operated by UC Law, including an incubator space for start-up tech firms that doubles as event space called LexLab. …

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Mediplex Property Group Opens 365-Bed Residence Hall Near Albright College in Reading, Pennsylvania

by Taylor Williams

READING, PA. — An affiliate of Pennsylvania-based developer Mediplex Property Group has opened a 365-bed residence hall that will serve students at Albright College in Reading, located about 65 miles northwest of Philadelphia. The five-story, 135,000-square-foot building sits on a four-acre site adjacent to campus and features suite-style residences consisting of single and double rooms, as well as lounge areas on every floor. Mediplex developed the property, which according to local news sources is known as Lion Hall, in partnership with Albright College.

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Lument Provides $64.6M Refinancing for Student Housing Community Near Johns Hopkins University

by John Nelson

BALTIMORE — Lument has provided a $64.6 million loan for the refinancing of Nine East 33rd, a 568-bed student housing property located near Johns Hopkins University’s Homewood campus in Baltimore. Tim Smits of Lument led the team in placing the loan through Freddie Mac’s capital markets execution program on behalf of the borrower, HH Fund. The five-year, fixed-rate loan features interest-only payments for the full term. Developed in 2016, Nine East 33rd offers one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom fully furnished units.

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CBRE Brokers Sale of 592-Bed Student Housing Property Near University of Florida

by John Nelson

GAINESVILLE, FLA. — CBRE has brokered the sale of Social 28, a 592-bed student housing property located across the street from the University of Florida campus in Gainesville. Nimes Real Estate acquired the community and has partnered with Timberline Real Estate Ventures to begin repositioning efforts. CBRE National Student Housing’s Jaclyn Fitts, William Vonderfecht and Casey Schaefer represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction, in partnership with CBRE Jacksonville Multifamily. Located at 311 SW 13th St., Social 28 offers fully furnished units and shared amenities including a fitness center with a yoga room; two social lounges; private study rooms; and a rooftop amenity space including a resort-style swimming pool, spa, fireplace and grilling station.

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Walker & Dunlop Named Top Fannie Mae Multifamily Lender by Volume in 2023

by John Nelson

BETHESDA, MD. — Walker & Dunlop has been recognized as the largest Fannie Mae DUS (Delegated Underwriting and Servicing) lender by volume for last year, with $6.6 billion in multifamily originations in 2023. Additionally, Fannie Mae has named the Bethesda-based firm as the top producer for green financing and for student housing. Walker & Dunlop also took the third places amongst producers of multifamily affordable housing and as a producer for small loans. Freddie Mac also recognized Walker & Dunlop as the third biggest Optigo lender in 2023, with a volume of $4.6 billion. “With rate cuts expected in 2024, and banks and other capital sources still reluctant to lend, it is our expectation that the need for GSE [government-sponsored enterprise] capital…remains strong in the coming year,” says Willy Walker, chairman and CEO of Walker & Dunlop.

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JLL Arranges $45M Loan for Refinancing of Student Housing Property at University of Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — JLL Capital Markets has arranged a $45 million loan for the refinancing of Vue53, a 403-bed student housing property at the University of Chicago. Vue53 offers 267 units in studio, one- and two-bedroom layouts. Amenities include a bike storage facility, business center, study lounges, a fitness center, clubroom and sundecks. Residents also have access to a 24-hour doorman, onsite parking, package storage and handling, and campus shuttle pickup. The property features 27,367 square feet of ground-floor retail space that is anchored by a Target with a Starbucks. Brian Walsh, Dan Kearns, Tara Hagerty and Dave Hunter of JLL arranged the loan on behalf of the borrower, a venture between Blue Vista and Bain Capital Real Estate. A fund managed by Argentic Investment Management LLC provided the loan.

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Annex Group, University of Memphis to Develop 540-Bed On-Campus Residence Hall for Student-Athletes

by John Nelson

MEMPHIS, TENN. — A public-private partnership between The Annex Group and the University of Memphis has announced plans to develop a 540-bed residence hall on the university’s campus in Tennessee. The community will offer a mix of studio, two- and four-bedroom units alongside 300 parking spaces. The property will target occupation by student athletes. Shared amenities will include study space, social gathering areas, outdoor living space and grab-and-go dining options. The community will be part of the university’s Park Avenue Campus development, which will include Tiger Park, an academic and athletic facilities complex that will be developed in phases over the next 10 years. “Living in the vicinity of where [our student-athletes] practice, compete and train will significantly enhance their experience, and a development like this sets our university apart when it comes to recruitment,” says Brooks Monaghan, the university’s head women’s soccer coach. The residence hall is expected for completion in fall 2026. The development team for the project includes architectural firm LRK.

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Bascom Group Buys 204-Bed Student Housing Property Near UT Austin

by Taylor Williams

AUSTIN, TEXAS — California-based private equity firm The Bascom Group has acquired Texan 26, a 204-bed student housing property near the University of Texas at Austin. The 53-unit complex was built in 2014 on a lot that is adjacent to campus. Tyler Marshall and Richard Waterhouse of Matthews Real Estate Investment Services represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. Bascom Group was self-represented. Ben Roelke and Ian Walker of Newmark arranged acquisition financing through Bridge Investment Group for the off-market deal.

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Matthews Brokers $5.9M Sale of Student Housing Community Near University of West Georgia

by John Nelson

CARROLLTON, GA. — Matthews Real Estate Investment Services has brokered the $5.9 million sale of The Cottages UWG, a 26-unit student housing community located at 324 Brumbelow Road near the University of West Georgia (UWG) campus in Carrollton. Developed in 2013, the property spans 37,760 square feet and was 98 percent occupied at the time of sale. Austin Graham of Matthews represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. The buyer, a Florida-based investor, has development rights to add 42 beds to the property.

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Greystone Monticello Provides $36.3M in Bridge Financing for Indiana Student Housing Property

by Kristin Harlow

BLOOMINGTON, IND. — Greystone Monticello has provided a $36.3 million bridge loan for a 226-unit student housing property in Bloomington. Greystone intends to transition the asset to a permanent exit with a HUD-insured green financing. Michael Zukerman and Adam Lipkin of Greystone originated the loan. Borrower information was not provided. The Greystone Monticello joint venture provides a wide range of bridge financing options in the multifamily and seniors housing industries.

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