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16321-SE-Stark-St-Gresham-OR

GRESHAM, ORE. — Portland-based Norris & Stevens has arranged the sale of a retail property located at 16321 SE Stark St. in Gresham. Gateway Elks Lodge No. 2411, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of The United States of America, sold the asset to an undisclosed buyer for $2.1 million. Built in 1926 on 2.3 acres, the 14,689-square-foot building features plenty of natural light, an atrium dining area and more than 100 parking spaces. Greg Nesting and Gabe Schnitzer represented the buyer and seller in the deal.

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Eleanor-Milpitas-CA

MILPITAS, CALIF. — SummerHill Apartment Communities has completed the sale of Eleanor, a multifamily property in the Silicon Valley city of Milpitas. MG Properties purchased the asset for $193 million, or $579,580 per unit. Completed in 2021, Eleanor features 333 apartments in one- and two-bedroom layouts, including penthouse units. The property is a five-minute walk from the Milpitas Transit Center, which offers BART and VTA Light Rail services. Philip Saglimbeni, Stanford Jones, Salvatore Saglimbeni and Alex Tartaglia of Institutional Property Advisors, a division of Marcus & Millichap, represented the seller and procured the buyer in the deal.

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2900-on-First-Seattle-WA

SEATTLE — AIMCO has completed the disposition of 2900 on First, an apartment community located in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood. An undisclosed buyer purchased the asset for $69 million, or $511,111 per unit. 2900 on First features 135 apartments spread across three connected seven-story residential towers. Apartments feature flat-panel cabinetry, full-size washers/dryers, keyless entries and Wi-Fi-enabled thermostats. Select apartments have wood-burning fireplaces and private balconies. Additionally, the community features a standalone amenity building atop a parking garage podium and a 14,644-square-foot retail space. Amenities include a leasing office with a resident clubhouse and kitchen, conference room, multi-level fitness center, courtyard and lawn. A restaurant, spa, bakery, beauty store and pizza delivery service occupy the street-level retail space. Philip Assouad, Giovanni Napoli, Ryan Harmon and Nicholas Ruggiero of Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, represented the seller and procured the buyer in the transaction.

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Flagstaff-Elkwood-Flagstaff-AZ

FLAGSTAFF, ARIZ. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged $49.4 million in construction financing for the development of Flagstaff Elkwood, an apartment community in Flagstaff. Brad Miner and Eric Tupler of JLL Capital Markets secured the 65 percent loan-to-cost-ratio loan with a commercial bank for the borrower, Wexford Development. Slated for completion in late 2024, Flagstaff Elkwood will feature 224 apartments in a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom layouts spread across four four-story residential buildings. Units will offer stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, wood-style flooring and in-unit washers/dryers. On-site amenities will include a 4,000-square-foot leasing center, 6,000 square feet of retail space, a clubhouse with lounge area, fitness center, pool, spa and grilling area. The community will be situated on 13.5 acres at the northeast corner of East Butler Avenue and N. Fourth Street, three miles from downtown Flagstaff and Northern Arizona University.

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WASHINGTON AND OREGON — Berkadia Seniors Housing & Healthcare has provided $48 million in combined financing for three seniors housing communities in Washington and Oregon. Steve Muth secured the transactions. The first deal was a $27 million, sub-60 percent loan-to-value-ratio loan with a 10-year, interest-only term through Freddie Mac. Built in 2015 in Washington, the seniors housing community features 105 beds and was 92 percent occupied at the time of the refinancing. The second transaction was a $16.2 million acquisition bridge loan for an assisted living and memory care community in Washington. Berkadia provided acquisition financing plus funding for capital expenditures and closing costs through Berkadia’s proprietary lending program. The third transaction was a $4.8 million loan for a standalone memory care facility in Oregon. Berkadia’s proprietary lending program provided the short-term, variable-rate financing. The 55-bed memory care facility was 96 percent occupied at the time of financing, which Berkadia plans to refinance through HUD within the next 12 to 18 months.

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I-10-Almond-Commerce-Center-Fontana-CA

FONTANA, CALIF. — A collaboration between Real Estate Development Associates (REDA), Clarion Partners and ECM Management has broken ground on I-10 Almond Commerce Center, a warehouse facility in Fontana. Premier Design + Build Group is constructing the ground-up project. The 210,355-square-foot warehouse will feature 36-foot clear heights, eight-inch reinforced concrete slab and a four-ply built-up roof system, as well as an ESFR sprinkler system and 2,000 GMP fire pump. The facility will also offer an office area with mezzanine space and parking for 101 vehicles and 32 trailers. HPA is serving as architect for the project, which is slated for completion in May 2023. Thienes Engineering and Darin Fong and Associates are providing engineering services for the property.

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US Treasury 10 Year Rates

By Melissa Jahnke, associate director of operations, Walker & Dunlop The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 75 basis points in June and then another 75 basis points in July, sending shockwaves across the commercial real estate industry. Fortunately, there are opportunities and solutions to bypass these potential roadblocks. Specifically, investors in a segment of multifamily housing known as small balance lending (SBL), encompassing five- to 150-unit properties, have several options to realize their aspirations for financing multifamily portfolios. View a higher resolution version of the timeline above here. During a recent webcast “Financing Amid Rising Rates: Best Approaches for $1M-$15M Multifamily Loans,” Walker & Dunlop’s market experts spoke about navigating today’s financing landscape. The expert panel included Allison Williams, senior vice president and chief production officer; Allison Herrera, senior director of SBL; and Tim Cotter, director of capital markets. These experienced professionals have found ways to make deals happen in a wide variety of financing environments and have shared their perspectives and guidance. If you are an owner of five- to 150-unit properties that require loans between $1 million to $15 million, the following will help you navigate today’s financial environment and build your momentum. Step 1: Consider the …

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Laguna-del-Rey-Apts-Playa-Del-Rey-CA

PLAYA DEL REY, CALIF. — PSRS has arranged a $22 million cash-out refinance of Laguna Del Rey Apartments, a multifamily property in Playa del Rey. Seth Ludwick secured the non-recourse loan that features a seven-year interest-only term, which includes a six-month forward rate lock and step-down prepay after year three. The loan was financed with one of PSRS’ life insurance correspondents. Laguna Del Rey Apartments features 130 units in a variety of floor plans, common area amenities and open parking spaces.

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Metro3610-Riverside-CA

RIVERSIDE, CALIF. — CBRE has arranged the sale of Metro 3610, a value-add apartment community located at 3610 Banbury Drive in Riverside. La Palma, Calif.-based Silver Star Real Estate acquired the asset for an undisclosed price. Dean Zander and Stewart Weston of CBRE represented the undisclosed sellers in the deal. Built in 1984 on 15.2 acres, Metro 3610 features 304 apartments; two swimming pools with a spa and wading pool; tennis courts; a resident clubhouse; fitness center; and open green space with picnic areas, grilling stations and a playground. Apartments feature kitchens with a complete appliance package, air conditioning, walk-in closets and washers/dryers in two-bedroom floorplans.

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35900-Date-Palm-Dr-Cathedral-City-CA

CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIF. — Matthews Real Estate Investment Services has brokered the all-cash sale of a vacant big box retail building in Cathedral City. Andrew Gross and Lee Cordova represented the undisclosed seller in the deal. The name of the buyer and acquisition price were not released. Located at 35900 Date Palm Drive, the asset spans 80,000 square feet. The retail space sits on a 262,000-square-foot lot near an Amazon facility, gym and bank.

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