PORTLAND, ORE. — Gantry has secured a $17.5 million permanent loan to refinance maturing debt for an apartment community in southwest Portland. The three-story, garden-style community offers 178 one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Apartments include in-unit washers/dryers, gas fireplaces and patios/balconies with carports and/or garages. Community amenities include a clubhouse, pool, spa and fitness center. Blake Hering, Kristin Lapinskas and Abi Hunter of Gantry represented the borrower, a private family office. The 10-year, nonrecourse permanent loan was secured through a life company lender from Gantry’s exclusive correspondent network and features a 25-year amortization at a fixed rate for a legacy hold. Gantry will service the loan.
CONROE, TEXAS — The United Way of Greater Houston has acquired a 51,900-square-foot office building in Conroe, about 40 miles north of Houston. The nonprofit organization is relocating and more than doubling its footprint from its existing facility in the nearby community of The Woodlands. United Way plans to take occupancy of the Conroe building in early 2026, and The Woodlands building is currently on the market. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.
FILLMORE AND SAN BERNADINO, CALIF. — Helios Healthcare Advisors has arranged the refinancing of a two-property portfolio in California. EVA Care Group was the borrower. The portfolio totals 165 beds across a skilled nursing facility in San Bernardino and an assisted living community in Fillmore. According to Helios, both properties were previously mortgage free, allowing for greater liquidity. Helios secured funding through a private credit fund. The financing was structured to strengthen working capital throughout the borrower’s broader portfolio.
IRVINE, CALIF. — Advanced Real Estate has acquired Newhope Village, a multifamily property located in Irvine. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The gated, podium-style property features 104 apartments, a pool, fitness center and tot lot. Advanced Real Estate plans to renovate and upgrade the asset including the addition of in-unit washers and dryers, new cabinetry, flooring, fixtures, appliances, windows and a modern paint scheme. Upgrades will be completed by Advanced’s in-house construction company, R3 Construction, and in-house property management company, Advanced Management Co.
COLUMBUS, OHIO — Home furnishings retailer American Signature Inc. (ASI) has filed for Chapter 11 relief in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Founded in 1948, Columbus-based ASI is the parent company to Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture, which operate more than 120 stores across 17 states. ASI expects to enter into a stalking horse asset purchase agreement under which, subject to court approval, ASI Purchaser LLC will acquire substantially all of the company’s assets and assume certain related liabilities. As part of the proceedings, the company also plans to lay off roughly 326 employees and close its Columbus headquarters. Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture stores and websites are expected to remain open and will continue to fulfill customer orders and provide ongoing customer service throughout the court-supervised process. Prior to the Chapter 11 filing, certain Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture stores commenced store closing sales and are offering deep discounts while merchandise lasts. ASI has secured approximately $50 million in debtor-in-possession financing from Second Avenue Capital Partners LLC. Subject to court approval, this financing will support certain operations and the company’s efforts to maximize value through the Chapter 11 cases …
DETROIT — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) has arranged a $38 million acquisition loan for Infinity Park, a 484-unit multifamily property located at 14075 Riverview St. in Detroit. Kevin Elliott of MMCC arranged the financing with a national bank on behalf of the private borrower. The nonrecourse loan features a five-year term, 70 percent loan-to-value ratio, 5.9 percent interest rate and 30-year amortization period. The gated property features a mix of one- and two-bedroom units.
CINCINNATI — CBRE has negotiated the sale of the Sawyer Point Building, a 182,700-square-foot office building in Cincinnati’s central business district. Matrix Holdings LLC purchased the property from Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Co. CBRE’s Steve Timmel, Will Roberts, John Eckert and Travis Likes represented the seller. Building amenities include a rooftop deck, two-story atrium, fitness center, conference center, electric vehicle charging stations, a self-service Company Kitchen market and a 100-stall, underground parking garage. Originally built in 1916, the four-story property was converted into office use in 2001 and underwent renovations from 2020 to 2024.
WEST DES MOINES, IOWA — Greysteel has arranged the sale of Fountain Terrace, a newly constructed apartment community with 146 units in West Des Moines. Completed in 2024, the property was 94 percent occupied at the time of sale. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, detached garages and pet-friendly facilities. According to Greysteel, the asset received more than a dozen offers from out-of-state buyers, many of whom did not own in the Des Moines market. BJ Connolly and Zach Schneider of Greysteel brokered the transaction. Buyer and seller information was not released.
ELMWOOD PARK, ILL. — Greenstone Partners has brokered the $5.2 million sale of Elmwood Commons, a 16,840-square-foot retail center in the Chicago suburb of Elmwood Park. The property sold to an institutional investor for the full list price. Developed in 1991, the multi-tenant center has maintained near full occupancy since its construction and features a weighted average lease tenure of 15.6 years. Longstanding tenants include FedEx Office, which has occupied its space for 34 years, Wingstop (24 years), Jimmy John’s (19 years), Betty’s (12 years) and Happy Wok (11 years). Brewster Hague of Greenstone represented the seller and procured the buyer.
NASHVILLE, TENN. — Vastland Co. has obtained a $130 million construction loan for VOCE Hotel & Residences, a 25-story mixed-use development located at 1717 Hayes St. in Midtown Nashville. BayBridge Real Estate Capital arranged the loan through Atlanta-based Peachtree Group. Upon completion, VOCE Hotel & Residences will feature 192 private residences, 114 luxury hotel rooms, 60,000 square feet of boutique office space and more than 40,000 square feet of amenities, including a rooftop dining experience. The design-build team includes BL Harbert International (general contractor), The Preston Partnership (architect), ID & Design International (interior design), RH (custom design), Civil Site Design Group (civil engineer) and HDLA (landscape architect). Vastland and the project team plan to break ground next week and deliver the project in fall 2027. Christy Fewin of Vastland is leading sales for the residences, which at full capacity has a total sellout value of $360 million. Pre-sales have already eclipsed 50 percent of available units, according to Vastland.