MERIDIAN, IDAHO — MJW Investments has purchased Verraso Village, a Class A build-to-rent townhome community in Meridian, from an undisclosed seller in an off-market transaction. Built in two phases in 2016 and 2018, Verraso Village offers 96 two-level homes that average 1,840 square feet with attached two-car garages. Ninety-five percent of the units are three-bedroom and 3.5-baths and each townhome offers an individualized exterior façade. The acquisition marks MJW’s first entry into the Boise MSA. The company acquired the asset with a moderately low-leveraged agency loan assumption with 3.2 percent fixed-rate financing and more than five years remaining on the loan term.
SUN PRAIRIE, WIS. — BWE has arranged $36.1 million in permanent financing for Heyday Sun Prairie, a 170-unit build-to-rent community in the Madison suburb of Sun Prairie. Dan Rosenberg, Tim Caffrey and Logan Petersmeyer of BWE arranged the Fannie Mae loan, which features interest-only payments for the full term. A Chicago-based developer was the borrower. The financing will be utilized to pay off construction loans.
VAIL, ARIZ. — Calmwater Capital has provided Moderne Communities with a $41.1 million loan to refinance Moderne at Rocking K, a build-to-rent property in Vail, a community 24 miles southeast of Tucson. Moderne at Rocking is situated within Rocking K, a 5,000-acre master-planned community. Delivered in two stages between November 2023 and September 2024, the 17.1-acre community features 224 single-story, single-family rental homes offering a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Each home features open-concept living areas, a private yard and nine-foot ceiling. Community amenities include a beach entry pool and spa, pickleball courts, barbecue and firepit area, and fitness center. Malcolm Davies and RJ Opeka of Los Angeles-based Way Capital arranged the two-year senior loan for the borrower.
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS — A partnership between Atlanta-based RangeWater Real Estate and Birmingham-based Harbert Management Corp. has acquired Rock Springs Duplexes, a 150-unit build-to-rent residential property located in the northern Austin suburb of Round Rock. Built in phases between 1985 and 1996, Rock Springs Duplexes exclusively offers three-bedroom homes that range in size from 968 to 1,280 square feet. Amenities include a fitness center, coffee bar and a community kitchen. The seller was not disclosed. The new ownership plans to make minor renovations to the property.
OMAHA, NEB. — Cavan Cos. has received two construction loans totaling $87.5 million for the development of The Bungalows on Honeysuckle and The Bungalows at Whitehawk Lake, two build-to-rent (BTR) projects in Omaha. ORIX Corp. USA’s Real Estate Capital Group provided the financing. Timelines for completion were not disclosed. Combined, the two projects will feature 466 single-story homes in one-, two- or three-bedroom layouts. Each residence will include open floor plans, 10-foot ceilings, laundry rooms, walk-in closets and fenced back yards with artificial turf. Select homes will also have garages. Both communities will offer amenities such as pools, fitness centers, community spaces, dog parks and other pet-friendly spaces. “The demand for rental homes continues to increase across the United States, particularly in markets like Omaha,” says Gary Burton, CEO of Cavan Cos. “Our BTR model aligns with shifting market preferences, as more residents are seeking lifestyle-driven housing options without the long-term commitment of traditional homeownership.” Cavan Cos. is a BTR development firm based in the Phoenix suburb of Scottsdale. The company’s portfolio consists of approximately 5,000 BTR units in Arizona. In addition to The Bungalows on Honeysuckle and The Bungalows at Whitehawk Lake, as well as multiple projects in Arizona, Cavan Cos. plans to develop …
CONROE, TEXAS — A subsidiary of Arizona-based Christopher Todd Capital has acquired The Cottage Green, a 314-unit build-to-rent residential property in Conroe, about 40 miles north of Houston. The site spans 40 acres, and the development offers one-, two- and three-bedroom single-story homes and two-bedroom townhomes in a variety of styles, such as bungalows, cottages and lofts. Amenities include a lakeside beach club with grilling stations, a pool with tanning ledge, fitness center, clubhouse, conference room, electric car charging stations, dog park and an event lawn. The seller was an entity doing business as HMFA Houston Property Owner I LLC. Christopher Todd plans to rebrand the property as Cottage Living.
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Emerging Trends Report Predicts Rebound in Transaction Volume in 2025 as Capital Markets Are ‘Poised for Recovery’
LAS VEGAS — At the September meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds rate by 50 basis points, which is the first easing of monetary policy in four years. This move lowered the short-term interest rate to a target range of 4.75 to 5 percent. Elevated borrowing costs have stifled commercial real estate transaction volumes the past couple years as buyers and sellers found that values were a moving target. Now with a reduction in interest rates, many real estate professionals expect transaction volume to rebound at least moderately. “In 2025, we expect lower interest rates will reduce borrowing costs, aid in price discovery and ultimately encourage an uptick in [commercial real estate] transactions,” said Angela Cain, global CEO of the Urban Land Institute (ULI). Cain’s comments came in a prepared statement to summarize the findings of Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2025, an annual report jointly produced by PwC US and ULI. The report was published in conjunction with ULI’s Fall Meeting, which is taking place this week at Resort World Las Vegas. Cain said that the real estate professionals surveyed for the report relayed that sentiment is improving, though many remain cautious. …
TUCSON, ARIZ. — Greystone has arranged a $14 million debt placement for the refinancing of Linda Vista Luxury Rentals, a build-to-rent residential community in Tucson. Completed in 2024, Linda Vista features 64 residences, a pool and spa/hot tub. Shana Daby and Rebecca Reich of Greystone sourced the transaction, while Thomas Wayda and Dante DiStefano of Greystone handled the debt placement. The financing, which includes a 36-month term, was provided by an undisclosed lender.
PEARLAND, TEXAS — Los Angeles-based PCCP LLC is underway on construction of a 109-unit build-to-rent residential project in the southern Houston suburb of Pearland. Skymor at Pearland will consist of 58 four-bedroom homes with an average size of 1,938 square feet; 29 three-bedroom residences with lofts that will average 1,866 square feet; and 22 three-bedroom units with no lofts that will span 1,763 square feet on average. All homes will include two-car garages. Communal amenities will include a playground, dog park and nature trails. PCCP has partnered with Integrity Community Builders on the project, and the first homes are expected to be available for occupancy by February 2025. Barkley Development sold the 13-acre site on which the project will be developed after acquiring the acreage in 2023 and handling the entitlement process and establishing infrastructure.
HUNTSVILLE, ALA. — Jim Chapman Construction Group has begun vertical construction at Nestledown Farm, a 201-unit build-to-rent residential community in Huntsville. The townhome community is situated on a 29-acre site on Zierdt Road adjacent to the Redstone Arsenal Army base. Jim Chapman Construction broke ground on Nestledown Farm last fall and expects first residents will move in next spring. The property will offer five different floor plans for two- and three-bedroom townhomes ranging in size from 1,020 to 1,466 square feet and with one- or two-car garages. Jim Chapman Construction is also underway on the property’s amenities, including a 4,000-square-foot clubhouse, swimming pool, fitness center, dog park, illuminated sidewalks, gated entrance and onsite property management.
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