Multifamily

Merchants Capital Originates $7.2M in Financing for New Affordable Housing Complex in Madison, Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow September 25, 2020

MADISON, WIS. — Mortgage banking company Merchants Capital has utilized Freddie Mac’s unfunded forward commitment program to provide $7.2 million in financing for The Ace, a new affordable housing complex to be constructed in Madison. Following the 30-month construction forward commitment, the 15-year permanent loan features a 35-year amortization and a fixed interest rate. Additionally, Merchants Bank of Indiana is providing $16.9 million in construction financing on behalf of the co-developers, Movin’ Out Inc. and Commonwealth Development Corp. Merchants Capital affiliate Farmers-Merchants Bank of Illinois also secured an Affordable Housing Program grant award of $885,000. The Ace will include 70 units across two buildings. Fourteen of the units will be designated as supportive housing for individuals with disabilities, veterans or those at risk of homelessness. A total of 59 units will be reserved for residents who earn at or less than 60 percent of the county median income. A timeline for construction was not disclosed.

September 25, 2020

Acquisitions Multifamily Texas

Colliers Arranges Sale of 138-Unit Bonita Gardens Apartments in South Dallas

by Taylor Williams September 25, 2020

DALLAS — Colliers International has arranged the sale of Bonita Gardens, a 138-unit apartment community located at 3410 Fordham Road on the south side of Dallas. The garden-style community was built on 3.7 acres in 1976 and renovated in 2011. Units range in size from 661 to 762 square feet. Mark Allen and Courtland Charles of Colliers represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. A Dallas-based buyer acquired the asset in an all-cash transaction.

September 25, 2020

Connecticut Loans Multifamily Northeast

JLL Provides $107.2M Agency Loan for Acquisition of Waypointe Apartments in Norwalk, Connecticut

by Taylor Williams September 25, 2020

NORWALK, CONN. — JLL has provided a $107.2 million Freddie Mac acquisition loan for The Waypointe, a 464-unit apartment community in Norwalk that also houses 56,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space. Units come in one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, and amenities include a fitness center, game room, saltwater pool and two parking garages totaling 1,027 spaces. Scott Aiese, Peter Rotchford, Alex Staikos and Brendan Collins of JLL arranged the loan on behalf of the borrower, Invictus Real Estate Partners. The Waypointe was 93 percent occupied at the time of the loan closing.

September 25, 2020

Loans Multifamily Northeast Pennsylvania

Aquinas Realty Receives $13.2M Loan for Refinancing of Philadelphia Multifamily Asset

by Taylor Williams September 25, 2020

PHILADELPHIA — An affiliate of Aquinas Realty Partners LLC has received a $13.2 million loan for the refinancing of AQ Overbrook, a 128-unit multifamily asset in Philadelphia. The borrower acquired the property, which formerly served as a student housing complex for St. Joseph’s University, in 2018 and implemented a capital improvements program to reposition the asset as a market-rate apartment community. Cronheim Mortgage arranged the loan, which carries a five-year term and a fixed interest rate, through an undisclosed local bank.

September 25, 2020

Arizona Market Reports Multifamily Western Western Market Reports

Multifamily Trends Remain Positive in Phoenix

by Jeff Shaw September 24, 2020

By Brian Tranetzki, Principal, Taylor Street Advisors Multifamily is staying strong despite COVID-19. That’s because this product type was coming off an extremely hot market at the end of 2019 and early 2020 before the pandemic hit. The Phoenix metro area remains one of the few markets nationally with positive rent growth due to the steady population increase. Now, just months away from 2021, the market is faced with many unknown factors, such as unemployment, election outcomes, continued COVID uncertainty and the risk of eliminating 1031 exchanges. In turn, buyer sentiment also remains intense with a flurry of activity on those very exchanges. Development is still robust in the valley, with significant increases in downtown Phoenix, downtown Tempe and Chandler/Gilbert. There are currently more than 15,000 units under construction in the region. The building sizes are getting larger, while individual units are getting smaller. Developers are focused on building Class A properties with an emphasis on higher-end amenities, pool areas and concierge services. The class type determines whether it’s a landlord or tenant market. Tenants have several options in the Class A rental space, particularly as new units are delivered, which makes this a tenant-friendly environment. Class A vacancy is …

September 24, 2020

Acquisitions Georgia Multifamily Southeast Student Housing

Preferred Apartment Communities to Sell Student Housing Portfolio to TPG for $478.7M

by Alex Tostado September 24, 2020

ATLANTA — Preferred Apartment Communities (PAC) has entered into an agreement with TPG Real Estate Partners to sell an eight-property student housing portfolio for $478.7 million. The portfolio is located in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Texas. The Atlanta-based seller expects the sale to close by the end of the year. The Arizona property is SoL, a 639-bed community serving students in Tempe. The Florida properties are NxNW, a 679-bed community in Tallahassee, and Knightshade, an 894-bed complex in Orlando. In Georgia, PAC will sell Stadium Village, a 792-bed property in Kennesaw. PAC will also sell Rush, an 887-bed asset in Charlotte, N.C. The Texas communities included in the sale are The Tradition, an 808-bed complex in College Station, and The Bloc, a 556-bed property in Lubbock. CBRE represented the seller in the transaction. PAC is a REIT whose portfolio includes apartment communities, grocery-anchored shopping centers, Class A office buildings and student housing communities.

September 24, 2020

Acquisitions Multifamily Texas

The Multifamily Group Arranges Sale of 66-Unit Sungate Apartments in San Antonio

by Taylor Williams September 24, 2020

SAN ANTONIO — The Multifamily Group (TMG), a Dallas-based brokerage firm, has arranged the sale of Sungate Apartments, a 66-unit community in San Antonio. The property was built in 1972 and features one-bedroom units and amenities such as a pool and an outdoor grilling area. Chris Siemasko of TMG represented the locally based seller in the transaction, and Bryce Smith of TMG procured the buyer. Both parties requested anonymity.

September 24, 2020

Acquisitions Multifamily New York Northeast

UMH Properties Acquires Manufactured Housing Community in New York for $4.5M

by Taylor Williams September 24, 2020

FREEHOLD, N.J. — UMH Properties Inc. (NYSE: UMH), a New Jersey-based REIT, has acquired a manufactured housing community in New York for $4.5 million. The 21-acre property offers 163 developed home sites, about 70 percent of which are occupied. The seller was not disclosed. UMH Properties owns and operates 124 manufactured housing communities totaling roughly 23,400 developed home sites across eight states.

September 24, 2020

Acquisitions California Multifamily Western

CBRE Brokers $22.5M Acquisition of The Davenport Multifamily Property in Sacramento

by Amy Works September 24, 2020

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. — CBRE has negotiated the sale of The Davenport, an apartment community located at 941 43rd Ave. in Sacramento. An affiliate of Abacus Capital Group sold the asset to an undisclosed buyer for $22.5 million. The seller invested in extensive capital renovations to the building exteriors and common area spaces while upgrading 10 percent of the unit interiors. Built in 1970, the 126-unit property features an upgraded swimming pool; remodeled clubhouse, leasing office and fitness center; barbecue area with two gas grills; dog park; laundry facilities; secured gate access; and covered parking. Marc Ross of CBRE’s Sacramento office brokered the sale.

September 24, 2020

Acquisitions Multifamily Washington Western

Summerfield Commercial Negotiates $12.9M Sale of Park Center Apartments in Centralia, Washington

by Amy Works September 24, 2020

CENTRALIA, WASH. — Summerfield Commercial has arranged the sale of Park Center Apartments, a multifamily property located at 3007 Borst Ave. in Centralia. Park Center Apartments LLC and Park Center Apartments II LLC, the original developers of the property, sold the asset to Park Center Centralia LLC for $12.9 million, or $154,583 per unit. Originally built in 2000, the 84-unit Park Center Apartments features 28 one-bedroom units and 56 two-bedroom apartments. Units offer open floor plans, in-unit washers/dryers, walk-in closets in select units and a private patios/balconies with attached storage locker. Common amenities include a clubhouse, outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, fitness center and covered parking. Ryan Kidwell and Robert Parmar of Summerfield Commercial brokered the transaction.

September 24, 2020

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