LIVERMORE, CALIF. — KeyBank Real Estate Capital secured a $10.2 million fixed-rate loan to refinance debt on Livermore Healthcare, a skilled nursing facility in Livermore, located east of San Francisco Bay. KeyBank provided the funds through the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) 232/223(f) mortgage insurance program for Eagle Arc Partners, a healthcare real estate investment firm. The loan is structured with a fully amortizing, 35-year term. FHA loan proceeds were used to pay down an interim bridge loan. A KeyBank-led bank syndicate provided the original acquisition financing for a portfolio of 35 skilled nursing properties, which included the Livermore Healthcare facility. Livermore Healthcare features 30 units and 83 beds. The property was originally built in 1966 and underwent minor renovations in 2019, including the installation of new vinyl flooring in several common area rooms and hallways. John Randolph of KeyBank Real Estate Capital’s Commercial Mortgage Group and Grant Saunders of KeyBank’s Healthcare Group structured the financing.
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Ready Capital Closes $23.5M in Refinancing for Nine-Property Office/Retail Portfolio in Los Angeles
by Amy Works
LOS ANGELES — Ready Capital has closed $23.5 million in refinancing for the renovation and lease-up of a nine-property retail and office portfolio located in the Frogtown, Echo Park and Glassell Park neighborhoods of Los Angeles. The undisclosed sponsor plans to complete capital improvements on each of the nine properties, increasing the rentable square footage and leasing up each asset. Ready Capital closed the non-recourse, interest-only, floating-rate loan, which features a 36-month term, two extension options, flexible prepayment and facilities to provide funding for capital expenditures, tenant leasing costs and interest and carry shortfalls.
MIDVALE, UTAH — Faris Lee Investments has arranged the sale of Garden Square, a neighborhood shopping center in Midvale. The asset traded hands for $8.6 million. The names of the buyer and seller were not released. Garden Square features a combination of low-rent-paying local and regional tenants, allowing for an acquisition well below replacement cost, high in-place yield and strong upside potential in a market with excellent economic fundamentals, according to Faris Lee. Nick D’Argenzio, Tom Chichester and Joe Chichester of Faris Lee Investments represented both sides in the transaction.
PMG, Greybrook Realty Acquire Development Site in Denver for $35M, Plan Mixed-Use Project
by Amy Works
DENVER — PMG and Greybrook Partners have purchased a 2.3-acre development site at 123 Speer Blvd. in Denver. Scripps Media sold the land for $35 million. The joint venture plans to develop Society Denver, a mixed-use project at the site. The 12-story Society Denver will be the first Society Living multifamily property in Colorado. Society Denver will feature 600 apartments developed in two phases, amenities and 14,000 square feet of commercial space. Society Living developments offer traditional units with efficient layouts, rent-by-bedroom/co-living options and oversized amenities, including co-working spaces; modern gyms and fitness studios; communal kitchens; craft food and beverage operations; smart package lockers; app-based keys; and integrated retail space. PMG is also working with the Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods to ensure Society Denver suits the surrounding neighborhood and community needs. Jamie Roupp of Jones Lang LaSalle represented the seller in the land transaction.
Colliers Brokers $55M Sale of Single-Tenant Industrial Facility in Burlingame, California
by Amy Works
BURLINGAME, CALIF. — Colliers International has arranged the sale of a single-tenant industrial property located in the Burlingame submarket of the San Francisco Peninsula. The asset traded hands for $55 million. The names of the seller and buyer were not released. Located at 1649 Adrian Road, the single-story facility features 129,759 square feet of industrial space on 6.6 acres. At the time of sale, the building was 100 percent leased to Lahlouh Inc., an end-to-end communications management services company that has been a tenant since 1996. The building was built in 1957. Tim Maas, Mike Davis, Tony Crossley and Darren Kuiper of Colliers represented the seller in the deal.
RW Flats, Urban Villages Sell Vita Flats Multifamily Property in Denver to Cohen Rojas for $19.2M
by Amy Works
DENVER — RW Flats and Urban Villages, which also serves as property manager, have completed the disposition of Vita Flats, a Class B apartment property located at 101 N. Grant St. in Denver. Cohen Rojas acquired the community for $19.2 million. Built in 1961 and renovated in 2009, Vita Flats features 18 studio units, 47 one-bedroom units and nine two-bedroom units. The 11-story, 50,905-square-foot building features an Amazon package hub and a commercial-grade kitchen for resident use on the ground-floor. The new owner plans to renovate the units, as well as potentially add new units to the ground floor of the property. Patrick Henry, Boston Weir, Foster Gillis and Tommy Vento of Henry Group acted as transaction brokers in the sale.
GOODYEAR, ARIZ. — Tower Capital has secured $59 million in refinancing for a Class A multifamily community located in Goodyear. The name of the borrower was not released. Provided by a debt fund/life company, the loan features a 70 percent loan-to-value ratio and a 10-year fixed term with five years of interest-only payments followed by a 30-year amortization schedule. At the time of financing, the property was more than 96 percent occupied.
PHOENIX — Ready Capital has closed $36.7 million in financing for the acquisition, renovation and stabilization of a 240-unit apartment property located in Phoenix’s Deer Valley submarket. Upon purchase, the undisclosed borrower plans to fully renovate the remaining legacy units of the property and upgrade exteriors and common areas to help drive the property to stabilization. The non-recourse, interest-only, floating-rate loan features a 36-month term, two extension options, flexible prepayment and a facility to provide future funding for capital expenditures.
Joint Venture Breaks Ground on 755-Bed High-Rise Student Housing Community in Reno, Nevada
by Katie Sloan
RENO, NEV. — A joint venture between Canyon Partners Real Estate, GMH Communities and CRG has broken ground on Academy at Reno, a 755-bed student housing development located within a Qualified Opportunity Zone near the University of Nevada, Reno campus. The property will be the first high-rise student housing development in the Reno area, according to the joint venture. The partnership has secured a $75.2 million senior construction loan from Citizens and Nevada State Bank, and Canyon plans to contribute $36.2 million in equity for the development. The community will be located at the intersection of North Virginia Street and 15th Street, directly across from the university’s main entrance, and will offer one- to five-bedroom units. The project’s design-build team includes Humphreys & Partners Architects and general contractor Clayco. The 12-story development is targeting LEED Silver certification and is set for delivery prior to the start of the 2023-2024 academic year. The community will offer expansive views of campus, downtown Reno, the Truckee Meadows valley and nearby mountain ranges. Founded in 1991, Canyon Partners Real Estate is an investment arm of Canyon Partners, a global alternative asset manager with over $27 billion in assets under management. Academy at Reno …
High Street Residential Breaks Ground on 310-Unit Smith & Rio Multifamily Community in Tempe
by Amy Works
TEMPE, ARIZ. — High Street Residential has broken ground on Smith & Rio, an apartment property located at 1979 E. Rio Salado Parkway in Tempe. Situated on 3.4 acres, the five-story development will feature 310 apartments in a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans, including a selection of one-bedroom options with additional den/home office space. Residents will have access to amenities including a fifth-floor sky lounge; two outdoor courtyards; a dog park and pet lounge; a large work-from-home area with individual workspaces; pool; spa; fitness center; and water features throughout the outdoor spaces. Construction is slated for completion in 2023.