SALINAS, CALIF. — Hunt Real Estate Capital provided a $5 million loan for the refinancing of Gabilan Hills Townhomes, an affordable multifamily property in Salinas. The sponsor is Community Housing Improvement Systems and Planning Association, which developed the property with Low Income Housing Tax Credits. Built in 1996, the property features 100 units in a mix of 66 two-bedroom units and 34 three-bedroom units spread across 17 townhouse buildings. The gated community features four play structures and a basketball court, as well as open space for children in the community to play. Gabilan Hills has an in-place Low Income Housing Regulatory Agreement that mandates that 40 of the 100 units be rented to individuals and families whose income does not exceed 50 percent of the area median income (AMI). The remaining units are rented by families whose income does not exceed 60 percent AMI. The loan is a 10-year, fixed-rate facility that will amortize over 30 years. The property opened in 1996 and the initial tax credit period of 15 years has since expired. However, the asset is still within the 55-year extended use period, which does not expire until 2051.
It’s starting to feel like the 1970s all over again in Reno’s multifamily market. This is particularly true in terms of occupancy. A recent report from RealPage noted the current market’s eye-popping 97.3 percent multifamily occupancy level. This figure was only eclipsed once, nearly four decades ago, at a double eye-popping 97.9 percent when the region experienced a spike in new jobs. Reno’s total job count continues to grow at a record pace, fueling a nearly full apartment market. But, of course, the housing and job markets in Reno are both much larger than they were in the ‘70s, though there are similarities. In fact, current market conditions bring to mind the ages-old adage, “Those who fail to heed the lessons of the past are condemned to repeat them.” Developers cannot build multifamily units fast enough to sate demand. New residents arriving for new jobs cannot easily find an apartment, and those who do may have to pay a higher-than-expected rental rate. Consider this from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Reno’s economy expanded during the four years ending in May 2018 (the latest statistics available from the Bureau) by a steady 4.2 percent. This was an enviable gain for …
DENVER — CIT Group’s real estate finance business served as sole lead arranger of a $91 million senior secured loan. The funds will be used for the acquisition of the Sheraton Denver Hotel in downtown Denver. The borrower is a joint venture between High Street Real Estate Partners and Eagle Four Partners. Located on along the 16th Street pedestrian mall, the hotel features 1,231 guest rooms and 133,000 square feet of meeting space.
BOISE, IDAHO — Kennedy Wilson has acquired Cottonwoods Apartments, a multifamily community in Boise, for $24 million. The company invested approximately $11 million of equity, including closing costs, and secured a $14 million loan from Freddie Mac at a fixed rate of 4.33 percent for 10 years. A private seller sold the property in an off-market transaction. Kennedy Wilson plans to immediately initiate a large-scale renovation and rebranding of the 188-unit property. The company plans to invest more than $6 million to upgrade the unit interiors, improve the clubhouse, fitness center and pool, and address deferred maintenance projects. Upon completion the apartment community, which was built in 1986, will be renamed Reedhouse. This transaction is Kennedy Wilson’s fifth significant purchase in the Boise market since the company started investing in the region in 2014. Kennedy Wilson’s other assets include Whitewater Park, Edgewater, River Pointe and Rosewood Apartments.
VICTORVILLE, CALIF. — Marcus & Millichap has negotiated the sale of Park View Apartments, a multifamily property located at 16366 Pebble Beach Drive in Victorville. A limited liability company acquired the property for $8 million. Chuck Shillington of Marcus & Millichap’s Ontario, Calif., represented the seller, another limited liability company, while Bruce Rajaee, also of Marcus & Millichap’s Ontario office, represented the seller in the deal. Park View Apartments has 100 units in a mix of 50 two-bedroom/two-bath units, 25 two-bedroom/one-bath units and 25 one-bedroom/one-bath units. On-site amenities include covered and open parking, drought resistant landscaped garden areas, laundry facilities and a swimming pool.
SHERMAN OAKS, CALIF. — Capital Realty Solutions has arranged the sale of Wallace Literary, an office building located at 15464 Ventura Blvd. in Sherman Oaks. An undisclosed buyer acquired the asset for $2.7 million, or $1,342 per square foot. Named after Hollywood writer/director/producer Randall Wallace, the 2,012-square-foot boutique office building features ample parking and is adjacent to the Sherman Oaks Galleria. Ash Joshi of Encino, Calif.-based Capital Realty Solutions represented the seller, Randall Wallace, trustee of the Randall Wallace Family Trust, in the deal. Elizabeth Clark of Pacific Union International represented the buyer, which will occupy the property, in the transaction.
TAYLORSVILLE, UTAH — Faris Lee Investments has completed the combined fee simple interest sale of national single tenant retailers located within Taylorsville Shopping Center in Taylorsville. A Southern California-based private investor bought the properties for an undisclosed price. The assets are 24 Hour Fitness and Old Spaghetti Factory. Additional tenants at the shopping center include T.J. Maxx, PetSmart, Ross Dress for Less, Regal Theaters, Chick-fil-A, Panda Express, Starbucks Coffee and Chase Bank. Don MacLellan, Thomas Chichester, Joseph Chichester and Matt Brooks of Faris Lee represented the seller and buyer in the deal.
FORT COLLINS, COLO. — The Neenan Co. has started constructed of the new headquarters for Madwire in Fort Collins. Owned by 2001 Danfield LLC, a Northern Colorado investor group that includes Curt Burgener, Brian Stahl, Dave Derbes and Troy Peterson, the 102,000-square-foot is being developed by Peakstone Development. Located at 3405 S. Timberline Road, the redeveloped property will activate a building that has been vacant for two years. The digital marketing software company will expand into the remodeled 102,000-square-foot building, which will accommodate 700 employees. Madwire currently occupies 70,000 square feet in a multi-tenant office building. The project will revitalize the vacant facility, which was built in 1980. The remodeled building will feature breakout spaces, an auditorium, a large gym with multiple sport offerings, and an outdoor patio and deck. Completion is slated for May 2019.
TIGARD, ORE. — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has arranged $26.6 million Fannie Mae loan for the construction of The Fields Apartments, an affordable multifamily property in Tigard. The planned Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) property will consist of five four-story buildings offering a total of 264 affordable units, as well as a separate common area building. Fred Dockweiler of Key’s Commercial Mortgage Group arranged the fixed-rate loan for 2.5 years, with two six-month extension options.
PALM DESERT, CALIF. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Pointe Monterey Business Park, an industrial property at 34450 Gateway Drive in Palm Desert. Renken Consulting Group acquired the asset from Fullmer Construction for $10.2 million. Built in 2008, Monterey Business Park is a 113,945-square-foot, multi-tenant industrial property. At the time of sale, the property was 100 percent occupied by 10 tenants. Kevin Struve of Marcus & Millichap represented the buyer in the sale.