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Theobald 2021 transaction volume

Back to Normal? The U.S. economy has improved significantly since April 2020, the peak of the pandemic-induced recession. The national unemployment rate stood at 6.0 percent in March of this year, well below the peak of 14.8 percent in April 2020. Companies were effective in implementing work-from-home technology, keeping unemployment rates for office-based service sectors relatively low. For those with a bachelor’s degree or higher, unemployment rates were only 3.7 percent as of March 2021. In 2020, third-quarter GDP growth made up much of the second-quarter losses, followed by 4 percent annualized economic growth in the fourth quarter. Retail sales also rebounded quickly, returning to pre-pandemic levels by June and continuing to increase through the beginning of 2021. However, the U.S. economy is still far from “normal.” Of the 22 million people who lost jobs in March and April 2020, only 57.8 percent had regained employment by March 2021. Stronger growth should return jobs to industries hit hardest during the pandemic. In March of this year, restaurants and bars added 176,000 jobs; arts, entertainment and recreation venues added 64,000 jobs and accommodations added 40,000 jobs. Still, employment in the overall leisure and hospitality sector is down by 3.1 million, or 18.5 …

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Altana-Glendale-CA

GLENDALE, CALIF. — Waterford Property Co., in partnership with the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA), has purchased Altana, an apartment community located at 633 N. Central Ave. in Glendale, for $300 million. The partnership plans to convert the 507-unit property to workforce housing. Upon taking ownership, Waterford and CSCDA will immediately lower rents for qualified new residents making 80 percent to 120 percent of the area median income (AMI) in Los Angeles County. Current tenants who qualify can participate in the program during lease renewals. The AMI for Los Angeles County is $52,574 annually, which translates to roughly $4,381 per month. To be considered affordable, a household would need to spend less than 30 percent of its monthly income on rent. For Los Angeles County and Glendale, this means that rents equal to or less than $1,314.30 per month are deemed affordable for households earning 100 percent of AMI. Rental rates at Altana currently range from $2,235 per month for a one-bedroom unit to $4,340 for a two-bedroom apartment and loft layout, according to the property website. In partnership with CSCDA, Waterford has now acquired four multifamily communities in California since the start of the year as part of …

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Holden-of-Pearl-Portland-OR

PORTLAND, ORE. — Alliance Residential has started construction on Holden of Pearl, a 16-story seniors housing community in the Pearl District of downtown Portland. The 237-unit community will offer apartments for rent that cater to residents seeking both independent and assisted living, while also reserving a separate, private community for memory care residents. The asset includes 28,000 square feet of indoor amenity space. Milestone Retirement Communities will operate the property upon completion.

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A joint venture partnership between RanchHarbor and Westgrove Partners has purchased a two-property multifamily portfolio in Albuquerque. Terms of the transaction, including the name of the seller and acquisition price, were not released. The properties, Candlewood Village and Candelaria Heights, have been rebranded to The Grove and The Heights at Tramway, respectively. The two assets offer a total of 79 garden-style apartments. Located at 12050 Candelaria Road NE, The Grove was built in 1985 and features 59 units ranging from 650 square feet to 950 square feet spread across eight buildings. Additional amenities include 87 uncovered parking spaces and a common area with a pool. Built in 1972 at 301 Lori Place NE, The Heights offers 20 units ranging from 807 square feet to 1,100 square feet and 30 parking spaces. The joint venture plans to implement institutional-grade property management at the properties and perform interior and exterior renovations to reposition the assets. Interior improvements will include painting, installing new flooring and updating lighting, cabinet and fixtures in kitchens and bathrooms. Exterior renovations will include new paint and improvements to the buildings’ façades, landscaping and lighting in addition to clubhouse and common-area amenity renovations.

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SALT LAKE CITY — KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) has provided a $31.3 million private placement construction and permanent loan to Wasatch Residential Group for the development of Quade Apartments, an affordable multifamily property in Salt Lake City. The five-story Quade Apartments will feature 237 units in a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, a parking structure, clubhouse, swimming pool, hot tub, fitness center and outdoor courtyard with picnic area. All apartments will be restricted to residents earning 60 percent of the area median income under the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. Additional financing will be provided by LIHTCs purchased by Goldman Sachs. The Utah Housing Corp. issued the tax credits and private activity bonds. Sarah Geis and Tim Gerstmann of KeyBank’s CDLI team structured the financing.

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TUCSON, ARIZ. — Cushman & Wakefield|PICOR has brokered the sale of an office space located at 4555 and 4585 E. Speedway Blvd. and 1111, 1145, 1201, 1209, 1217, 1225, 1231 N. Venice Ave. in Tucson. Serenity Holdings III LLC acquired the asset from Eugene Pamfiloff and Erena Pamfiloff for $3.6 million. The property offers a total of 31,471 square feet of office space. Thomas Nieman of Cushman & Wakefield|PICOR represented the seller, while Paul Hooker, also of Cushman & Wakefield|PICOR, represented the buyer in the deal.

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TUSCON, ARIZ. — Taylor Street Advisors has directed the sale of Saratoga Apartments, a student housing property located at 901 N. First St. in Tucson. The property is situated about 1.3 miles west of the University of Arizona. An undisclosed buyer acquired the asset for $2.4 million, or $87,500 per unit. The Class B student housing property features 16 two-bedroom units and 12 one-bedroom units. The new ownership plans to renovate the property.

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Modera-Cap-Hil-Denver-CO

DENVER — Mill Creek Residential has completed the disposition of Modera Cap Hill, a multifamily property located in Denver’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. The name of the buyer and acquisition price were not released. Located at 1200 Grant St., Modera Cap Hill feature 197 studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans averaging 782 square feet. Units feature private patios or balconies, high ceilings and premium finishes. Community amenities include a fitness studio and yoga room, pet spa, bike storage, electric car charging stations, controlled-access garage parking, rooftop lounge and sundeck, and an elevated pool deck with Rocky Mountain views. The property was built in 2019. Dan Woodward, David Potarf, Matt Barnett and Jake Young of CBRE represented the seller in the transaction.

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Chipotlane

NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) has reported its financial results for the first quarter, ended March 31, 2021, with digital sales growing 133.9 percent year-over-year to $869.8 million. Digital sales accounted for 50.1 percent of overall sales for the Newport Beach-based fast-casual restaurant chain. Chipotle’s revenue increased 23.4 percent to $1.7 billion compared to first-quarter 2020, with comparable restaurant sales increasing 17.2 percent. Additionally, the company reported opening 40 new restaurants and closing five restaurant locations, bringing the total restaurant count to 2,803, with 26 of the new locations offering a “Chipotlane” drive-thru option. As of March 31, Chipotle has nearly $1.2 billion in cash, investments and restricted cash, and no debt. The company also has access to a recently refinanced $500 million untapped credit facility with which to continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Net income for the restaurant was $127.1 million, an increase from $76.4 million in first-quarter 2020. “Chipotle is off to a great start in 2021 thanks to our employees and their incredible level of collaboration and tireless dedication,” says Brian Niccol, chairman and CEO of Chipotle. “As vaccines roll out and we get closer to moving past this pandemic, I believe …

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PHOENIX — NorthMarq’s Phoenix office has brokered the sale of Glen Arbor Apartments, a multifamily property located at 2250 W. Glendale Ave. in Phoenix. An affiliate of APRA Capital acquired the asset for $11.3 million. Built in 1973 and expanded in 2018, Glen Arbor features 87 apartments in a mix of studio, one-, and two-bedroom units. Trevor Koskovich, Bill Hahn, Jesse Hudson and Ryan Boyle of NorthMarq represented the undisclosed seller in the deal. Additionally, NorthMarq’s Phoenix team of Brandon Harrington, Bryan Mummaw and Tyler Woodard secured $10.1 million in acquisition financing for the buyer.

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