ATLANTA — CBRE has arranged a fixed-rate loan for the refinancing of Sora at Spring Quarter, a newly built, 370-unit luxury multifamily complex in Midtown Atlanta. Mike Ryan, Blake Cohen and Taylor Crowder of CBRE arranged the financing on behalf of the borrowers, Portman Residential and National Real Estate Advisors. Apollo provided the five-year loan, the amount of which was not disclosed. The NGBS Silver-certified property was completed in January 2024 and is part of Portman’s Spring Quarter mixed-use campus, which includes the recently completed Ten Twenty Spring office tower and the historic H.M. Patterson Home and Gardens funeral home. Located at 1000 Spring St., the 29-story multifamily tower features various floor plans ranging from 659 to 1,680 square feet, including studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom units, two-story townhomes and two- and three-bedroom penthouse units. According to Apartments.com, monthly rental rates begin at $2,195. Unit amenities comprise condo-style finishes with plank flooring, 10- to-12-foot ceilings, quartz countertops, gas range cooktops, stainless steel appliances and porcelain tile bathrooms. Residents have access to a 10th-floor pool and terrace, 24-hour gym with fitness studios, infrared sauna, rock-climbing wall, sports simulator, gaming lounge, 29th-floor rooftop lounge and observation deck and nearly 13,000 square feet …
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EVERETT, MASS. — South Carolina-based developer Greystar has begun welcoming residents to Maxwell, a 384-unit apartment community in Everett, a northeastern suburb of Boston. Designed by CBT, Maxwell represents the second phase of a larger development at 85 Boston St. and consists of 355 market-rate apartments, 29 affordable housing units, a 460-space parking garage and 6,450 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Floor plans feature studio, one- and two-bedroom layouts. Amenities include a pool, gym, lounges, coworking spaces and outdoor grilling stations. Rents start at $2,300 per month for a studio apartment. Construction began in late 2022.
Marcus & Millichap Negotiates $85M Sale of Multifamily Portfolio in San Fernando Valley
by Amy Works
LOS ANGELES — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of a multifamily portfolio in San Fernando Valley. Heitman LLC, Invesco LTD and ETHOS Real Estate sold the portfolio to Florida-based Material Comforts Inc. for $85 million, or $142,617 per unit. Totaling 596 units, the portfolio consists of 16 parcels in the Van Nuys, Panorama City, North Hills and Canoga Park neighborhoods of Los Angeles. The portfolio offers gross building areas ranging from 6,030 square feet to 160,858 square feet. Tony Azzi of Marcus & Millichap represented the sellers, while Rabbie Banafsheha, Kristen Sullivan and Arteen Zahiri of Marcus & Millichap represented the buyer in the deal.
Raintree Partners Buys Woodside Terrace Apartment Property in Alhambra, California for $26.2M
by Amy Works
ALHAMBRA, CALIF. — Raintree Partners has acquired Woodside Terrace, an apartment property in Alhambra, for $26.2 million, or $312,500 per unit. Built in 1972, Woodside Terrace features 85 apartments, a swimming pool, lounge deck, laundry facilitates and assigned parking. Apartments have original cabinetry, floor-to-ceiling pantries and private balconies or patios. Joseph Grabiec, Kevin Green and Gregory Harris of Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, represented the undisclosed seller and procured the buyer in the deal.
LONGMONT, COLO. — Thompson Thrift plans to develop Heritage on Hoover, a Class A apartment property in Longmont, a suburb of Boulder. Construction of the 324-unit community is slated for completion in winter 2026. Located near the intersection of Mountain Brook Drive and South Hover Street, Heritage on Hover will feature three-story buildings with one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts averaging nearly 1,000 square feet. Apartments will include quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, side-by-side refrigerators, full-size washers and dryers, large walk-in closets and multiple smart home capabilities. Additionally, select residences will feature cabinetry with soft-close doors, deluxe closet systems with shelving, premium lighting, dry bars and advanced smart home capabilities. Private patios, balconies, yards and detached garage options will also be available. Community amenities will include an outdoor entertainment kitchen and grilling areas, a fully equipped 24-hour fitness center, resort-style heated swimming pool and spa, electric firepits with seating areas, a billiards and shuffleboard area, a dog park, bike storage and a Starbucks Coffee bar. Additionally, the community will include focus suites and community-wide Wi-Fi, as well as an on-site service team, valet trash service and a user-friendly mobile app. Thompson Thrift 2024 Multifamily Development Fund LP provided equity for the development.
Barry Co. Brokers Sale of 56,000 SF Industrial Building in Milwaukee Slated for Apartment Conversion
MILWAUKEE — The Barry Company has brokered the sale of a 129-year-old industrial building in Milwaukee’s Menomonee Valley neighborhood for an undisclosed price. The 56,000-square-foot property will be transformed into an apartment development. The four-story building was listed on the market for more than 20 years, and the site’s redevelopment was made possible after an extensive re-zoning process. Kurt Van Dyke and Jim Barry III of Barry Co. brokered the transaction. Kendall Breunig of Sunset Investors purchased the property from an affiliate of the Read family.
CLARKSTON, MICH. — Bernard Financial Group (BFG) has arranged a $2.5 million loan for the refinancing of a 141-unit multifamily community in Clarkston, a northern suburb of Detroit. Joshua Bernard of BFG arranged the loan on behalf of the borrower, Independence Square LP. Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. provided the loan.
NEW YORK CITY — Locally based brokerage firm Ariel Property Advisors has negotiated the $15.6 million sale of a quartet of contiguous multifamily buildings in Brooklyn’s Prospect Heights neighborhood. The buildings are located at 315-329 Lincoln Place and comprise 48 units that were recently renovated. Victor Sozio, Sean Kelly, Remi Mandell and Jake Brody of Ariel represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. The buyer was also not disclosed.
The multifamily market in the Washington, D.C., metro area has experienced meaningful shifts in 2024, marked by moderate demand, consistent construction and evolving investment patterns. As a major urban hub, D.C. continues to attract both local and out-of-state investors eager to tap into its growing potential. Out-of-state capital A key trend in the D.C. multifamily market is the strong influx of out-of-state capital. This year, 44 percent of buyers in our DMV (D.C., Maryland and Virginia) listings came from outside the region, drawn by the area’s stability and long-term growth potential. These out-of-market investors often pay a premium over local buyers, keeping deal volume and pricing competitive even amid rising interest rates. This steady inflow of external capital has reinforced the market’s resilience, underscoring the perceived value of D.C. multifamily assets. The demand from out-of-state investors has also provided stability to the market, helping to sustain price levels and liquidity despite macroeconomic headwinds. By bolstering interest in multifamily properties, this capital flow supports continued growth and positions D.C. as a desirable destination for long-term investment. As this trend persists, the D.C. metro area is likely to remain a focal point for diverse capital sources, ensuring strength and adaptability in its …
AUSTIN, TEXAS — A newly formed joint venture between two international real estate firms, Canyon Partners Real Estate and Gilbane Development Co., will develop Aer, a 375-unit multifamily project in Austin. Gilbane is the lead developer of Aer, and Canyon Partners is a preferred equity investor. The development will be located approximately three miles south of downtown Austin along South Lamar Boulevard. Residences will come in studio, one- and two-bedroom units, with the leasing campaign expected to commence in early 2027.