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Cedar Rapids: a City with Momentum

by Kristin Harlow August 3, 2023

By Scott Olson, Skogman Commercial Despite a derecho, a pandemic, inflation, supply chain issues and a possible recession, Cedar Rapids continues its rapid growth as evidenced by the ranking by “American Growth Project 2023” as a top 15 fastest-growing mid-size U.S. city. But, its other national rankings are just as impressive: • 23rd-Best Run City in U.S. (wallethub.com, 2023) • Top 100 Best Places to Live in America (Livability, 2023) • 23rd-Best Place to Raise a Family (wallethub.com, 2023) • 13th-Best City to Buy a House (niche.com, 2023) • Ranked No. 21 of Cities with Lowest Cost of Living (Business Insider, 2023) • A Cleanest U.S. City by Short-Term Particle Pollution (American Lung Association, 2023) • Two Nationally Ranked Medical Centers: St. Luke’s Hospital and Mercy Medical Center (PINC Al/Fortune and Newsweek, 2023) • Top 50 Best City for Jobs in America (wallethub.com, 2023) • No. 22 Safest City in America (wallethub.com, 2022) • Best Tasting Drinking Water in Iowa (Iowa Section, American Water Works 2022) In addition to these rankings, Cedar Rapids is also continuing to make major progress on recovery from previous national disasters: • 2008/2016 historic floods are resulting in the $750 million flood control system making …

August 3, 2023

Affordable Housing Content Partner Development Features Loans Midwest Multifamily Northeast Southeast Texas Walker & Dunlop Western

Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Industry Adjusts to HUD Curveball on Income Limits

by Sarah Daniels August 3, 2023

New income limits for low-income and very-low-income housing in 2023 represent a mixed blessing for the industry’s providers, who gain more potential renters but face ubiquitous caps that restrain their ability to adjust rents. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) publishes the income limits annually based on changes in each housing area’s median income, and typically places caps on outlier markets to prevent wide year-to-year swings. From 2010 through 2021, about 10 percent of areas were capped each year. Also in that period, the caps predictably checked the increase in an area’s qualifying income levels to no more than double the annual percent change in national median income. HUD published national median income based on three-year-trailing American Community Survey (ACS) data that HUD adjusted forward using the Consumer Price Index (CPI). In 2022, however, HUD omitted the CPI factor and based limits on historical survey data alone, producing lower results for median incomes and a smaller percentage change to be doubled into a cap. Even so, calculated incomes rose significantly, spurring HUD to cap increases in 57 percent of areas. Industry experts had predicted HUD would add the CPI adjustment back into its calculations in 2023, resulting …

August 3, 2023

Acquisitions Retail Texas

Edens, CBRE Investment Management Buy 425,612 SF Retail Power Center in Irving

by Taylor Williams August 2, 2023

IRVING, TEXAS — A joint venture between shopping center owner-operator Edens and CBRE Investment Management has purchased MacArthur Park, a 425,612-square-foot retail power center in Irving. Target, Kroger, Office Depot, T.J. Maxx, Michaels, Ross Dress for Less and Ulta Beauty serve as the anchor tenants at the center, which was built in 2001 and is located at the intersection of I-635 and the George Bush Turnpike. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.

August 2, 2023

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Acquisitions Multifamily Texas

RightQuest Residential Sells 264-Unit Apartment Community in West San Antonio

by Taylor Williams August 2, 2023

SAN ANTONIO — Dallas-based developer RightQuest Residential has sold Eleven West Luxury Apartments, a 264-unit multifamily community that is located on a 13-acre site on the west side of San Antonio. Designed by Cross Architects and built by Houston-based Nations Construction, the newly constructed property offers one- and two-bedroom units that are furnished with granite countertops, walk-in closets and individual washers and dryers. Private balconies/patios are available in select residences. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, business center, clubhouse, dog park and onsite storage facilities. CBRE brokered the sale on behalf of RightQuest Residential. The buyer and sales price were not disclosed.

August 2, 2023

Acquisitions Industrial Self-Storage Texas

Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 262-Unit Self-Storage Facility in Houston

by Taylor Williams August 2, 2023

HOUSTON — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of AA Storage at Ruland Road, a 262-unit self-storage facility located about 10 miles west of downtown Houston. Built in 1971 and renovated multiple times in the ensuing decades, AA Storage at Ruland Road comprises five buildings on a 2.3-acre site. The unit mix consists of 112 climate-controlled spaces, 143 non-climate-controlled spaces and seven office spaces for a total of 49,539 net rentable square feet. Dave Knobler and Charles LeClaire of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the buyer, both of which requested anonymity, in the transaction.

August 2, 2023

Affordable Housing Development Multifamily Texas

Partnership Breaks Ground on 76-Unit Affordable Housing Project in San Antonio

by Taylor Williams August 2, 2023

SAN ANTONIO — A partnership between OCI Development, Atlantic Pacific Cos. and Opportunity Home San Antonio has broken ground on Vista at Silver Oaks, a 76-unit affordable housing project that will be located on the city’s north-central side. Residences will feature two- and three-bedroom layouts and will be entirely reserved for renters earning 60 percent or less of the area median income. In addition to business and fitness centers, residents will have access to services such as monthly social events, tax preparation classes, health and wellness programming and afterschool care. PNC Bank and Stellar Bank both contributed to the financing of the project, specifics of which were not disclosed. Delivery is slated for summer 2024.

August 2, 2023

Leasing Activity Retail Texas

Spec’s Signs 30,000 SF Retail Lease in Pflugerville, Texas

by Taylor Williams August 2, 2023

PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS — Spec’s Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods has signed a 30,000-square-foot retail lease at Stone Hill Town Center in the northern Austin suburb of Pflugerville. The retail power center is located at the intersection of State Highways 130 and 45 and is home to tenants such as Super Target, Ross Dress for Less, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Best Buy, Cinemark Theaters, 24 Hour Fitness and St. David’s Healthcare. Josh Friedlander and Kevin Sims of NewQuest Properties internally represented the landlord in the lease negotiations. Dawn Hilty of SFP Brokerage LLC represented the tenant.

August 2, 2023

Development District of Columbia Mixed-Use Southeast

Akridge, National Development Top Out 2.7 MSF Stacks Development in D.C.

by John Nelson August 2, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Akridge and National Real Estate Development (National Development) have topped out Phase I of The Stacks, a 2.7 million-square-foot mixed-use development in Washington, D.C. Situated in the city’s Capitol Riverfront district and within the Buzzard Point neighborhood, Phase I of the project is dubbed Building B, which is one of three 14-story residential towers coming to the development. The first phase will feature 1,100 apartments, 35,000 square feet of retail space, 300,000 square feet of below-grade parking and loading and a 15,000-square-foot public park. General contractor Clark Construction has finished vertical construction on Building B and will now pivot to finishing concrete operations on Buildings A and C. Bank OZK provided construction financing for the project. The Stacks is jointly owned by Akridge, National Development, Bridge Investment Group, Blue Coast Capital and institutional funds managed by National Real Estate Advisors. The project team expects to fully deliver The Stacks by the end of 2025.

August 2, 2023

Florida Hospitality Loans Southeast

Cronheim Hotel Capital Arranges $85M Refinancing of Grand Beach Hotel in Miami Beach

by John Nelson August 2, 2023

MIAMI BEACH, FLA. — Cronheim Hotel Capital (CHC) has arranged an $85 million loan for the refinancing of Grand Beach Hotel, a 424-room hotel in Miami Beach. The 21-story property is situated near the entrance to the Miami Beach boardwalk and one block from the Fontainebleau, a hotel/resort. The unnamed borrower, which developed the Grand Beach Hotel in 2009, is in the midst of a full renovation to the hotel’s lobby, bar, coffeeshop, boutique restaurant, spa and guest rooms. David Poncia, Dev Morris, Allison Villamagna and Andrew Stewart of CHC arranged the financing through an unnamed life insurance company. The five-year loan features a fixed interest rate and interest-only payments for the full term.

August 2, 2023

Acquisitions Multifamily New York Northeast

JLL Arranges $97.5M Sale of Brooklyn Apartment Building

by Taylor Williams August 2, 2023

NEW YORK CITY — JLL has arranged the $97.5 million sale of 8 Marcy Ave., a 123-unit apartment building located in the Williamsburg area of Brooklyn. Delivered in January, the eight-story building houses studio, one- and two-bedroom units, with 37 residences reserved as affordable housing. Income restrictions for these units were not disclosed. A joint venture between The Carlyle Group and Z+G Property Group purchased the asset from Prospect Development. Ethan Stanton, Jeffrey Julien, Brendan Maddigan, Stephen Palmese, Rob Hinckley, Michael Mazzara, Winfield Clifford, Steven Rutman and Jay Leshinsky of JLL brokered the transaction. Steven Klein, Geoff Goldstein and Christopher Pratt, also with JLL, arranged $73.6 million in acquisition financing through Invesco Real Estate for the deal.

August 2, 2023

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