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SAN FRANCISCO — MCA Realty has acquired a multi-tenant industrial building located at 1555 Burke Ave. in San Francisco for $11 million. The firm purchased the building with its MCA Realty Industrial Growth Fund II from a San Francisco-based private investor in an off-market transaction. MCA Realty plans to implement a capital improvement program at the 40,000-square-foot building. Planned exterior upgrades include new paint, concrete repairs, roof overlay, modern landscaping, identity signage and exterior fencing. Interior improvements include office refreshes, new carpet/ceiling tiles and bathroom fixtures, LED lighting, painting and insulation of the warehouse. The building features 16 condominium units featuring 18-foot clear heights, grade-level loading, well-designed ingress/egress and efficient warehouse and office layouts. At the time of sale, the property was 94 percent leased to 15 tenants. Jim Farris of JMF Capital represented the buyer, while Karl Hansen of CBRE represented the seller in the deal.

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LOS ANGELES — R.D. Olson Construction, in partnership with Related California Properties and the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, has started construction on Phase II of Rose Hill Courts. The $57.8 million project builds on the success of Phase I, which was completed in 2023. Located at 3521 N. McKenzie Ave., Phase II of Rose Hill Courts will feature seven apartment buildings ranging from two to three stories with basements, totaling 96 affordable housing units. Additionally, the new development will feature a community building dedicated to resident gatherings and events, an outdoor playground and a basketball court. The project will also offer tuck-under parking on five of residential buildings. The total development will space a total of 115,406 square feet of gross building area across a 150,400-square-foot site. Slated for completion in 2027, the project will generate more than 400 construction jobs. Partners on the project include the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, Related California Properties, BSB Design (formerly Withee Malcolm Architects) and AMJ Construction Management.

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MORENO VALLEY, CALIF. — Brixton Capital has completed the disposition of Elevate at Towngate, a multifamily property in Moreno Valley. San Francisco-based FPA Multifamily acquired the asset for $41 million. Brixton Capital originally acquired the property in December 2017 for $28 million, rebranded and renovated the asset. Built in 1973, Elevate at Towngate offers 227 units spread across seven residential buildings. The one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments range from 590 square feet to 1,224 square feet. Chelsea Jervis, CJ Angle and Blake Rodgers of JLL represented Brixton, while the buyer was self-represented in the deal.

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AUBURN, WASH. — Kennedy Wilson has acquired Auburn Park 44, a multi-tenant industrial and distribution building on more than 9 acres in Auburn, a suburb 30 miles south of Seattle. A global investor advisor sold the property for an undisclosed price. Located at 814 44th St., the 204,458-square-foot Auburn Park 44 features 24-foot to 30-foot clear heights, ESFR sprinklers, heavy power, ample dock-high and grade-level loading and abundant auto parking. Jeff Chiate, Matthew Leupold, Bryce Aberg, Rick Ellison and Aubrie Monahan of Cushman & Wakefield’s National Industrial Group – West represented the seller in the deal. Cushman & Wakefield’s Patrick Mullin and CBRE’s Andrew Hitchcock provided local leasing advisory in the transaction. Keith Padien and Max Schafer of Cushman & Wakefield Equity, Debt & Structured Finance arranged acquisition financing for Kennedy Wilson.

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SAN DIEGO — NorthStar Homes has purchased Canon Street Marina Center, a retail and office center in San Diego’s Point Loma Village submarket, from Canon Street Properties for $8.2 million. The transaction includes two adjacent properties located at 2810-2832 Cañon St. and and 1101-1111 Scott St. At the time of sale, the property was fully leased to nine tenants. Kyle Clark of Intersection CRE represented the seller, while Joe Virgilio of Strom Commercial represented the buyer in the deal.

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MAYWOOD, CALIF. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Atlantic & Slauson Shopping Center in Maywood. A private seller sold the asset to a private investor for undisclosed price. The 17,610-square-foot Atlantic & Slauson Shopping Center is located at 5900 Atlantic Blvd. Ron Duong of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and buyer in the deal.

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By David Leopold, SVP, Head of Affordable Housing, Berkadia In today’s shifting real estate landscape, investors increasingly prioritize stability and long-term value. One sector that has consistently demonstrated stability is affordable housing — particularly Section 8 properties backed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). With guaranteed rental income and high demand, Section 8 housing has become an attractive investment vehicle for those looking to diversify their portfolios while contributing to the critical need for affordable housing. As part of this trend, in 2024 Berkadia financed $837 million and sold more than $172 million in Section 8 properties, including the sale and financing of Lauderhill Point, a Section 8 affordable housing community in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. This arrangement underpins the firm’s affordable housing expertise, employing production leaders with an average of 25 years in the sector. For investors exploring opportunities in affordable housing, success depends on understanding the unique benefits and requirements of Section 8 properties. Section 8 Housing as a Safe Haven   The largest federal subsidized housing program in the United States, project-based Section 8 provides financial assistance to millions of households across the country, making it a steady source of demand that can give …

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CARLSBAD, CALIF. — Roseville, Calif.-based USA Properties Fund and Los Angeles-based The Pinyon Group have opened Vintage at Marja Acres, an affordable age-restricted community in Carlsbad. Located at 4660 Garden Hill Loop, Vintage at Marja Acres offers 47 apartments, a community room, wellness/health center and onsite laundry. The one-bedroom apartments feature energy-efficient appliances and light fixtures, and low-flow faucets, showers and toilets. The units are designated for residents at least 55 years old who earn 30 percent to 60 percent of the area median income for San Diego County, Calif. Vintage at Marja Acres is a public-private partnership that includes the City of Carlsbad, Riverside Charitable Corp. and WNC Inc. JPMorgan Chase is the construction and permanent lender for the $21 million project. IHP Capital Partners and KB Homes are also partners on the project, which is in infill community that is named after a former longtime nursery on the property.

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TUCSON, ARIZ. — Winterhaven Investors LLC has acquired Winterhaven Square, a retail center in Tucson, from Glover Associates LP for $5.3 million. Located at 3102-3160 E. Fort Lowell Road, Winterhaven Square offers 35,300 square feet of retail space. Greg Furrier, Rob Tomlinson and Natalie Furrier of Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR handled the transaction.

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OLYMPIA, WASH. — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has arranged the sale of Parkview, a multifamily property within the 137-acre Briggs Village master-planned community in Olympia. Amoroso Cos. sold the asset to Nearon Enterprises for an undisclosed price. Completed in 2012, Parkview offers 72 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with nine-foot ceilings, electric fireplaces and private decks or patios. Community amenities include onsite parking, bike storage, a fenced dog run and package lockers. Ryan Harmon, Philip Assouad, Giovanni Napoli, Nick Ruggiero and Anthony Palladino of IPA represented the seller and procured the buyer in the deal.

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