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GMH, Wexford to Develop 252-Bed Student Housing Community Near UC Davis Sacramento Campus

by Amy Works October 24, 2023

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. — A joint venture between GMH Communities and Wexford Science & Technology has announced plans for ANOVA Aggie Square, a 252-bed student housing community near the University of California, Davis campus in Sacramento. The community will be constructed during Phase I of Aggie Square, a larger mixed-use project that is set to include state-of-the-art research facilities and office space. ANOVA Aggie Square will offer micro-studio, studio, one-, two- and four-bedroom units for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as young professionals working in the technology, life sciences and healthcare industries. Shared amenities will include soundproof office pods, a micro-market with gourmet vending options, co-working spaces, conference rooms, a ride-share lounge and 24/7 concierge services. A timeline for the development was not announced.

October 24, 2023

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SLIB Negotiates Sale of 55-Unit Sunny Rose Glen Seniors Housing Property in Menifee, California

by Amy Works October 24, 2023

MENIFEE, CALIF. — Senior Living Investment Brokerage (SLIB) has arranged the sale of Sunny Rose Glen, a 55-unit assisted living and memory care community in the Inland Empire city of Menifee. The community was built in 2010 and totals 30,000 square feet on a 1.8-acre plot. The seller was a single-asset owner looking to retire. The buyer was a California-based group looking to expand its portfolio in Southern California. The new owner plans to operate the community itself following cosmetic improvements to the property. The price was not disclosed. Brad Goodsell, Jason Punzel, Vince Viverito and Jake Anderson of SLIB handled the transaction.

October 24, 2023

California Loans Retail Western

CBRE Arranges $8M Acquisition, Construction Financing for Trader Joe’s Development in San Francisco

by Amy Works October 24, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO — CBRE has secured $8 million in acquisition and construction financing for Fulton Retail DE1 LLC. The borrower has acquired a site at 555 Fulton St. in San Francisco and plans to develop a Trader Joe’s grocery store on the site. The 16,600-square-foot location may open by fall 2024. Regina Wang, Connor Lemley, James Bach and Griffin Walker of CBRE arranged the 30-month, fixed-rate bridge loan for the borrower to acquire and build out the retail space.

October 24, 2023

Acquisitions Colorado Industrial Western

Malman Commercial Brokers $4.1M Sale of Industrial Building in Denver

by Amy Works October 24, 2023

DENVER — Malman Commercial Real Estate has arranged the sale of an industrial property located at 890 Navajo St. in Denver’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. GS Navajo LLC sold the asset to 890 Navajo LLC for $4.1 million. The property features 56,160 square feet of industrial space. Jake Malman of Malman Commercial Real Estate represented the seller in the deal.

October 24, 2023

Arizona Industrial Leasing Activity Western

Saddle Creek Logistics Leases 570,080 SF Industrial Space in Glendale, Arizona

by Amy Works October 24, 2023

GLENDALE, ARIZ. — Saddle Creek Logistics Services has signed a deal to occupy a 570,080-square-foot industrial building in Glendale. The tenant is a third-party logistics company specializing in designing and delivering omnichannel logistics solutions for manufacturers, retailers and ecommerce companies. Ladson Montgomery, Rob Stephens and Chase Gabriel of Newmark represented the tenant in the deal. The name of the landlord was not released. The 620-foot-deep building features 40-foot clear heights, 87 dock-high doors, four large grade-level doors, 190-foot concrete truck courts, 132 trailer parking stalls with 89 future trailer stalls, and 356 auto parking stalls. The building also offers clerestory windows, energy-efficient LED lighting, an ESFR fire sprinkler system, two existing groundwater wells in the business center and heavy industrial zoning.

October 24, 2023

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The Future of Office Space Out West

by Jeff Shaw October 24, 2023

— By Scott Romick — The Western region is going through a lot of changes when it comes to the office market. Downtown San Francisco, in particular, was a large tech hub with so much infrastructure prior to the pandemic, but it’s currently become more of a ghost town. Because hybrid and remote work is common now, many of the workers who are back to the office have moved to local submarkets that offer faster commutes, more efficiency, affordability and other key factors. Southern California, on the other hand, is a growth market. Suburban areas like the San Fernando Valley’s Sherman Oaks — which has become more active than the West Valley — continues to expand its population. This helps the office market as well as existing and new retailers. Even pockets like Encino, Studio City and Burbank have become more populous, attracting a young workforce given their proximity to local restaurants, coffee shops and parks. Unfortunately, Downtown Los Angeles is still struggling to recover as a central business district, Century City is rebounding slowly and Santa Monica is shifting in its downtown area, given the nature of office structures and their footprints. Hybrid & Regionalized Real Estate The hybrid work …

October 24, 2023

John Ducey Walker & Dunlop agency financing affordable housing

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How to Maximize Agency Financing for Affordable Housing

by Sarah Daniels October 24, 2023

There are a variety of ways to build affordable housing, but implementing these strategies has become an increasingly difficult proposition in 2023. Affordable housing projects seem to face challenges on every front. Generally affordable housing developers will: Despite intensifying renter demand for new units, developers are struggling to make their projects financially feasible, says John Ducey, chief production officer in the affordable lending group at Walker & Dunlop. “Affordable housing developers are facing some of the toughest headwinds I’ve seen in more than 20 years in the industry,” Ducey says. “That means developers are forced to work harder than ever to structure deals that stretch scarce housing subsidies and maximize agency financing.” Challenging Conditions One impediment to affordable housing efforts is reduced future rent levels, related to area median income (AMI) caps the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) imposed recently on LIHTC properties in many markets in the United States. The unexpectedly restrictive caps forced developers to slash revenue projections, scuttling some transactions and forcing many loan applicants to renegotiate or seek alternative financing to salvage deals. On the expense side, inflation and the labor crunch continue to drive up costs for new construction, renovation of older affordable …

October 24, 2023

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Public-Private Partnership Breaks Ground on $62M Affordable Seniors Housing Community in Honolulu

by Amy Works October 23, 2023

HONOLULU — EAH Housing has broken ground on Aloha Iā Halewilikō, a 140-unit affordable seniors housing community in the Aiea neighborhood of Honolulu. The City and County of Honolulu are providing the land for the development. Other partners on the $62 million project include Hawai‘i Housing Finance & Development Corp. (HHFDC), the Bank of Hawai‘i and U.S. Bank. The development has been in planning stages for five years and is scheduled for completion in 2025. Located in a residential neighborhood adjacent to ‘Aiea Public Library on the former site of ‘Aiea Sugar Mill, Aloha Iā Halewilikō fulfills a part of the ‘Aiea Town Center Master Plan. The project is within walking distance to public transportation. A total of 13 units will be set aside for households with incomes at or below 30 percent of the area median income (AMI), 75 units for households with incomes at or below 50 percent of AMI, and 51 units for households with incomes at or below 60 percent of AMI. EAH is partnering with Lanakila Pacific, a local nonprofit services organization, which will provide access to its Meals on Wheels program. In Hawai‘i, EAH Housing currently manages 23 properties with over 2,700 units. The …

October 23, 2023

Industrial Loans Nevada Western

Gantry Arranges $17M Refinancing for Silverado Commerce Center in Southwest Las Vegas

by Amy Works October 23, 2023

LAS VEGAS — Gantry has secured a $17 million fixed-rate refinancing for the first phase of Silverado Commerce Center, an industrial property in southwest Las Vegas. The borrower is a private real estate investor, which developed the property. Proceeds of the loan will pay off the developer’s construction loan. Chris Funai of Gantry arranged the 10-year loan, which features a fixed rate and a 30-year amortization schedule. One of Gantry’s correspondent life company lenders provided the funds. The property features two industrial buildings totaling 141,000 square feet. At time of financing, the asset was fully occupied by multiple tenants.

October 23, 2023

Acquisitions Nevada Retail Western

Newcastle Properties Buys Whole Foods-Anchored Shopping Center in Las Vegas

by Amy Works October 23, 2023

LAS VEGAS — Chicago-based Newcastle Properties has purchased a retail center located at the northeast corner of Lake Mead Boulevard and Tenaya Way in Las Vegas’ Summerlin area. Terms of the transaction were not released. Whole Foods Market, Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Blaze Pizza, Firehouse Subs and FedEx Office are tenants at the 90,373-square-foot shopping center.

October 23, 2023

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