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Multifamily Financing Outlook Positive Despite Volatility, Interest Rates

by Sarah Daniels February 10, 2022

2021 was an exciting year in the multifamily financing market, and for Berkadia mortgage banking — we originated over $40 billion in volume for our clients across our various lender programs, an increase of 50 percent over our 2020 volumes. Every lender in the market demonstrated a strong appetite for originating loans and increased their holdings of mortgages, which was crucial given that the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) lowered the caps for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to $70 billion each. While the final numbers haven’t been released yet, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) projected the market would originate $578 billion of loans backed by commercial real estate in 2021, a 31 percent increase from 2020 ($442 billion) and just below 2019’s record volume of $601 billion. The fundamentals of the multifamily sector drove unbelievable rent growth, which in turn drove increased investor interest. In 2021, we advised on 762 investment sales transactions, totaling close to $27 billion in volume, a truly record-breaking year for us! This tremendous investor appetite brought about an enhanced need for financing, and often more creative financing. With the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) more limited, life companies and commercial banks answered the call, but the …

February 10, 2022

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CapRock Breaks Ground on 3.4 MSF Spec Industrial Complex in Central Phoenix

by Amy Works February 9, 2022

PHOENIX — CapRock Partners has broken ground on CapRock West 202 Logistics, a 3.4 million-square-foot speculative infill industrial property in central Phoenix. Grading has commenced for the first phase of the 183-acre development. The first phase will include the development of approximately 140 acres, delivering 2.5 million square feet of modern industrial warehouse space across five Class A buildings with clear heights ranging from 36 feet to 40 feet. Completion of the first phase is slated for first-quarter 2023. Phase II will include an additional three buildings totaling 827,330 square feet on 43 acres. Timing of the second phase’s start will be announced at a later date. Willmeng Construction is serving as general contractor, Carlile Coatsworth Architects as architect and Kimley Horn as engineer.

February 9, 2022

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Ready Capital Closes $29.6M Financing for Student Housing Property in Las Vegas

by Amy Works February 9, 2022

LAS VEGAS — Ready Capital National Bridge team has closed the financing for the acquisition, conversion, renovation and stabilization of a 156-unit student housing property in the University District submarket of Las Vegas. Upon acquisition, the undisclosed sponsor plans to reposition the asset from student housing to traditional multifamily through a rebranding and renovation program. Ready Capital closed the $29.6 million non-recourse, interest-only, floating-rate loan, which features a 36-month term and two extension options. Additionally, the loan includes a facility to provide future funding for capital expenditures.

February 9, 2022

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Faris Lee Arranges Sales of Two Grocery Stores in Nevada, Washington for $22.4M

by Amy Works February 9, 2022

HENDERSON, NEV., AND MILLWOOD, WASH. — Faris Lee Investments has brokered the sales of two single-tenant grocery stores, totaling 106,254 square feet in Henderson and Millwood. The properties sold for a combined consideration of $22.4 million. Jeff Conover and Scott DeYoung of Faris Lee Investments represented the undisclosed buyers and seller, a Southern California-based family private office, in the deal. Located in Henderson, the 58,254-square-foot property is an absolute triple-net lease to Albertsons with 14 years remaining on its lease. The second property, located in Millwood, is a 48,000-square-foot, freestanding Safeway, with 18 years remaining on its lease.

February 9, 2022

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Shea Properties Opens 203-Unit EdgePoint Apartments in North Seattle

by Amy Works February 9, 2022

SEATTLE — Shea Properties has opened EdgePoint Apartments, a multifamily community located at 320 N. 85th St. in Seattle’s Greenwood neighborhood. The six-story, 203-unit property features a mix of open one-, one- and two-bedroom units ranging in size from 561 square feet to 990 square feet. Units offer quartz countertops, wood-style flooring, stainless steel appliances and high-end finishes throughout. Additionally, the property features a sky deck, lounge, fitness center, pet spa and 4,500 square feet of onsite retail space. Rush served as general contractor and Runberg Architecture Group served as architect for the project.

February 9, 2022

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Calbay Development Buys 26,000 SF Retail Property in Alhambra, California

by Amy Works February 9, 2022

ALHAMBRA, CALIF. — Manhattan Beach-based Calbay Development has purchased the fee interest in a freestanding retail building along Valley Boulevard in Alhambra. Terms of the transaction were not released. Situated on 1.5 acres, Office Depot formerly occupied the 26,000-square-foot asset. The property also offers 98 parking stalls and prominent visibility and signage on Valley Boulevard. Calbay acquired the property as a value-add opportunity and is in late-stage negotiations with a national retailer to lease the entire space. Bill Asher and Jeff Lefko of Hanley Investment Group brokered the transaction.

February 9, 2022

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Prologis Acquires Pacific Vista Office Campus in Orange County for $96M

by Amy Works February 8, 2022

LAKE FOREST, CALIF. — Prologis has purchased Pacific Vista, a corporate office campus at 25500-25550 Commercentre Drive in Lake Forest. An undisclosed party sold the asset for $96 million. Situated on 24.4 acres, Pacific Vista consists of five two-story buildings featuring a 322,262 square feet of Class A office space. At the time of sale, the property was leased to seven long-term tenants. Jason Ward of Cushman & Wakefield represented the buyer, while John Harty, Jeffrey Cole, Nico Napolitano and Ed Hernandez of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller in the transaction.

February 8, 2022

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Berkadia Arranges $92.8M in Financing for Affordable Senior Living Portfolio in Arizona

by Amy Works February 8, 2022

TUCSON, MESA AND PHOENIX, ARIZ. — Berkadia has secured a cross-collateralized pool financing on behalf of Arizona-based Christian Care Cos.’ Fellowship Square affordable senior living portfolio in Arizona. The 10-year, $92.8 million loan pool features a 65 percent loan-to-value ratio and three years of interest-only payments. Steve Ervin, Richard Price, Chris Cain and Rafael Nobo of Berkadia collaborated to secure the Freddie Mac permanent refinancing for the borrower. Nearly $89 million in high-interest-rate, first lien, tax-exempt bonds were redeemed with proceeds from the financing. The portfolio includes: Fellowship Square Tucson, located at 8111 E. Broadway Blvd. in Tucson, features 612 independent living and assisted living units in a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans with a private balcony or patio. Community amenities include central dining, transportation services, recreational venues, swimming pools, a fitness center and laundry facilities. Twenty percent of the units must be rented to residents with incomes at or below 50 percent of the area median income (AMI) and 46 of the units are targeted to households at or below 80 percent AMI. The remainder of the units are rent restricted to 30 percent to 80 percent of AMI. Fellowship Square Historic Mesa, located at 35 …

February 8, 2022

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Africatown, Community Roots Break Ground on Affordable Housing Development in Central Seattle

by Amy Works February 8, 2022

SEATTLE — Africatown Community Land Trust (ACLT) and Community Roots Housing (CRH) have broken ground on 23rd and East Spring Street in Seattle’s Central District. Situated on a half-acre site, the seven-story building will feature 126 affordable housing units, including 59 studio apartments for households earning up to 50 percent of the area median income (AMI). Additionally, the community will feature 36 one-bedroom and 31 two- and three-bedroom units for households earning up to 60 percent of AMI. The landlord will provide heat, hot water, potable water, sewer and trash collection for the residents. The building’s ground floor will contain space for ACLT’s new headquarters, an affordable commercial kitchen to be used by local culinary entrepreneurs, a community room and bike storage. The design team includes GGLO, DREAM Architects and David Baker Architects. The general contractor group is a joint venture between Absher and MAD Construction, which is an African American-owned general contractor. In addition, 30 percent of the total value of the mechanical, electrical and plumbing work has been awarded to Adept Mechanical & General Contracting, an African American-owned subcontractor. KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment is providing $37.4 million of construction financing and $14.2 million of permanent financing, …

February 8, 2022

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Stockbridge Real Estate, Cityview Buy South Bay X Multifamily Development in Gardena, California

by Amy Works February 8, 2022

GARDENA, CALIF. — A joint venture between Stockbridge Real Estate and Cityview has purchased South Bay X, a development site fully entitled for sustainable multifamily housing located at 12850 Crenshaw Blvd. in Gardena. South Bay X will feature 265 units in a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments ranging from 510 square feet to 1,197 square feet. The joint venture plan to achieve LEED Silver certification with the project, designing the Class A property to realize 20 to 30 percent improved energy efficiency over other similar non-green buildings. South Bay X will feature high-performing lighting, enhanced indoor air quality and a solar thermal water heating system that relies on renewable energy. The property will offer premier interior finishes, a fitness center and expansive outdoor amenities, including a pool, spa, lanai, outdoor strength area, barbecues and three open-air courtyards. The project is slated to break ground in the fourth quarter, with completion scheduled for early 2025.

February 8, 2022

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