Multifamily

Cushman & Wakefield Brokers Sale of 154-Unit Multifamily Community on Long Island

by Alex Patton December 18, 2019

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the sale of The Jefferson at Farmingdale Plaza, a 154-unit multifamily community located in the western Long Island city of Farmingdale. Built in 2015, the property features two three-story buildings at 148 South Front St., adjacent to the Farmingdale LIRR rail station. Amenities include a health club with a yoga studio and aerobics center, business lounge, billiards room and a media center with a movie theater. The property also features 20,000 square feet of retail space leased to tenants including Starbucks, TAO Asian Bistro and Eastern Breeze spa. Kevin Donner and Brian Whitmer led the Cushman & Wakefield team that represented the seller, a joint venture between H.I.G. Realty Partners and JPI Cos. The team also procured the buyer, Fairfield Properties. The sales price was undisclosed.

December 18, 2019

Development Multifamily North Carolina Southeast

Middleburg Breaks Ground on 250-Unit Apartment Complex in Wilmington, North Carolina

by Alex Tostado December 18, 2019

WILMINGTON, N.C. — Middleburg Communities has broken ground on Mosby at Riverlights, a planned 250-unit apartment community in Wilmington. The complex will offer communal amenities such as a 7,500-square-foot clubhouse, pool, dog park, pet spa, grilling stations, fire pit, package locker concierge and a fitness center. The community will also be linked via walking trails to Marina Village, a mixed-use town center with a new riverfront park and boardwalk, as well as 20,000 square feet of retail and restaurants. Mosby at Riverlights will feature one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Unit interiors will include Nest thermostats, stainless steel Energy Star-rated appliances, granite countertops, 9-foot ceilings, walk-in closets and Bluetooth keyless entry. The design team includes interior designer and landscape architect Cline Design Associates, general contractor Middleburg Construction and civil engineer McKim & Creed. Vienna, Va.-based Middleburg Communities expects to begin leasing at the community in late 2020.

December 18, 2019

Acquisitions Georgia Loans Multifamily Southeast

Berkadia Arranges $40.7M Sales of Two Multifamily Properties in Metro Atlanta

by Alex Tostado December 18, 2019

ATLANTA — Berkadia has arranged the sales of The Reserve in Lithonia and Friendly Hills Apartments in Decatur. Texas-based Praxis Capital acquired both communities for a combined $40.7 million. Paul Vetter, Andrew Mays, Judy MacManus and Matt White of Berkadia represented the seller, Atlanta-based Benimax, in both transactions. The Reserve, which sold for $23.9 million, is a garden-style community offering studio through three-bedroom floor plans. Community amenities include a swimming pool, playground, picnic area and a fitness center. The property is located at 5650 Hillandale Drive, 17 miles east of downtown Atlanta. Jackson Cloak of Berkadia arranged a $19.8 million acquisition loan through Bridge Investment Group on behalf of Praxis for The Reserve. Friendly Hills Apartments is also a garden-style community that offers two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Community amenities include a basketball court, laundry facilities, swimming pool and a playground. Friendly Hills is located at 10 Friendly Hills Drive, 13 miles east of downtown Atlanta. Cloak originated a $12.3 million Freddie Mac loan on behalf of Praxis for Friendly Hills.

December 18, 2019

Development Multifamily Texas

Nitya Capital, Tema Development to Build 32-Story Apartment High-Rise in Houston

by Taylor Williams December 18, 2019

HOUSTON — A partnership between two locally based developers, Nitya Capital and Tema Development, will build Two Hermann Place, a 32-story multifamily high-rise building that will be located in Houston’s Museum District. The property will offer 295 units in 13 different floor plans that will feature quartz countertops and backsplashes, walk-in closets and smart thermostats. The average unit size will be 1,076 square feet. Amenities will include a pool with cabanas, sky lounge, café bar, dog park and a fitness center. The groundbreaking is scheduled for the first quarter of 2020, and completion is slated for winter 2022.

December 18, 2019

Acquisitions Iowa Midwest Multifamily South Dakota

IRET Sells 970-Unit Multifamily Portfolio in Iowa, South Dakota for $78M

by Kristin Harlow December 18, 2019

SIOUX CITY, IOWA AND SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — IRET has sold a 10-property, 970-unit multifamily portfolio in Sioux City and Sioux Falls for $78 million. Monarch Investment and Management Group purchased the three Sioux City properties, which total 444 units. The communities were built between 1970 and 1998. Monitor Finance acquired the seven Sioux Falls properties, which total 526 units. They were completed between 1985 and 2000. At the time of sale, the occupancy for the entire portfolio was 93 percent. Mox Gunderson, Dan Linnell, Josh Talberg, Adam Haydon and David Gaines of JLL represented IRET in the sale.

December 18, 2019

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Multifamily

JVM Acquires 115-Unit Apartment Complex in Downers Grove, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow December 18, 2019

DOWNERS GROVE, ILL. — JVM Realty Corp. has acquired Maple & Main, a 115-unit luxury apartment complex in Downers Grove, from an undisclosed seller. Completed in 2018, Maple & Main is home to a fitness center, yoga room, rooftop lounge, clubroom, package room, pet spa and heated pool. The community’s ground floor features The FoxTail, a 4,289-square-foot restaurant that is slated to open in January. JVM Management Inc. will manage the property. JVM also announced it will close two equity funds that are expected to raise a combined $115 million. The two funds, Fund 7 and Premier Fund III, are currently co-invested in five apartment communities: The Landing at Briarcliff in Kansas City; Summit Ridge Apartments in Lee’s Summit, Mo.; Randall Highlands in North Aurora, Ill.; Uptown LaGrange in LaGrange, Ill.; and Maple & Main. The total acquisition cost of the five properties was $291.4 million.

December 18, 2019

Loans Multifamily Texas

NXT Capital Provides $37.8M Acquisition Loan for Apartment Community Near Fort Worth

by Taylor Williams December 18, 2019

HALTOM CITY, TEXAS — Chicago-based NXT Capital has provided a $37.8 million acquisition loan for an undisclosed, 312-unit apartment community in Haltom City, about eight miles north of downtown Fort Worth. The property features a pool, fitness center, business center, playground, outdoor grilling station, game room and a sport court. Alex Inman of Walker & Dunlop placed the loan with NXT Capital on behalf of the undisclosed borrower.

December 18, 2019

Acquisitions California Mixed-Use Multifamily Retail Western

Cityview Sells Equity Share of The Pearl on Wilshire in Los Angeles

by Amy Works December 18, 2019

LOS ANGELES — Cityview has completed the sale of its equity share of The Pearl of Wilshire, a mixed-use development in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles. Cityview developed the community on land originally entitled by Hankey Investment Co., and sold its interest to Hankey for a total asset value of $170.9 million. Located at 687 S. Hobart Blvd., the 346-unit property features 17 floor plans in a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom units above 8,300 square feet of retail space. All units feature keyless door locks, a full-sized washer and dryer, stainless steel appliances, a five-burner gas range, smart thermostat, quartz countertops and a terrace, while select units feature high ceilings and oversized balconies. Community amenities include a large pool deck with cabanas and lounge seating; rooftop terrace with a fireplace; Korean barbecue grills; game and club room; fitness center with yoga room and Fitness On-Demand; dog agility center and grooming spa; and three open-air lounges with fire pits and a bocce ball court. Additionally, the property features a Think Space conference room and 24-hour business center with computers and printers. The Pearl’s lobby also features an Uber/Lyft waiting area, complimentary Wi-Fi, charging station, 24-hour concierge, secure entry …

December 18, 2019

Acquisitions Multifamily Oregon Western

DB Capital Management Acquires Terra Murrayhill Apartment Complex in Oregon for $34.1M

by Amy Works December 18, 2019

BEAVERTON, ORE. — DB Capital Management has purchased Terra Murrayhill, a multifamily property located at 14305 SW Sexton Mountain Drive in Beaverton. A West Coast-based investor sold the asset for $34.1 million. Situated on nine acres, the community comprises 15 residential building that offer mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units averaging 891 square feet. Originally constructed in 1985, the 137-unit property recently underwent $3 million in renovations and capital improvements. Community amenities include a newly updated clubhouse, outdoor pool, hot tub, grilling area, fitness center, business center, dog park, detached garages and direct hiking trail access. Ira Virden and Carri Kahn of JLL Capital Markets represented the seller, while Daniel Terranova led the DB Capital Management team in the deal.

December 18, 2019

Market Reports Multifamily New Hampshire Northeast Northeast Market Reports

Five Ways in Which New Hampshire’s Multifamily Developers Are Making Life Easier

by Taylor Williams December 18, 2019

As the saying goes, “nothing worth having comes easy.” While this is true in many ways — especially in the real estate business — the multifamily market in New Hampshire is putting this saying to the test. Design and technology trends represent innovative ways to make life easier for new residents. The result is a revolution in convenience and lifestyle across developments from Nashua to Pittsburg and everywhere in between. Five trends in particular are driving this revolution in the multifamily space. 1. Maximum Flexibility “Flexibility” is a term thrown around in real estate now more than ever. The line between traditional commercial and residential spaces is blurry, with an ever-increasing focus on creating flexible work and gathering areas. Cubical farms are out and coworking spaces are rapidly expanding. The result is a blending of residential and commercial experiences, with office décor that feels like home and homes designed to act as secondary offices. Collaborative gathering areas, which would have been considered foreign just 10 years ago, are now a focal point in new buildouts. Tenants and developers see these spaces as “must haves,” not “nice to haves.” Flexibility also spills over to simple multifamily concepts such as package deliveries …

December 18, 2019

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