Multifamily

Koontz Sells 332-Unit Savannah Oaks Apartment Property in San Antonio

by Taylor Williams December 11, 2019

SAN ANTONIO — Locally based developer Koontz Corp. has sold Savannah Oaks Luxury Apartment Homes, a 332-unit multifamily property in San Antonio. Completed by Koontz in 2016, the property features one- and two-bedroom units that are equipped with hardwood-style flooring, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, individual washers and dryers and private patios and garages. Amenities include a pool with a tanning ledge and outdoor kitchen, fitness center and a clubhouse. The buyer was Chicago-based Sherman Residential. Will Balthrope, Drew Garza and Jordan Featherston represented the seller and procured the buyer in the transaction.

December 11, 2019

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InterFace Design Panel: Multifamily’s Luxury Standards are Shifting Away from Amenities to Unit Interiors, Services

by Alex Tostado December 11, 2019

ATLANTA — Multifamily developers’ definition of luxury is constantly changing, causing general contractors and architects to plan for the unforeseen and possibly change up designs when it comes to unit finishes, community amenities, parking structures or retail space within the communities they help build and design. “A big component of luxury now is creating an environment for community and location within the social hub of the market,” said B.J. Laterveer, principal at Alpharetta, Ga.-based Dwell Design Studios. “The amenity spaces got so big and cavernous, but now they are rightsizing.” Laterveer’s comments came during a panel titled “Developing Apartment Buildings for Today, but with an Eye on Tomorrow: An Architectural, Design & Construction Update,” at the 10th annual InterFace Multifamily Southeast conference hosted by France Media. Joining Laterveer on the panel were Paul Bertozzi, president and CEO at Live Oak Contracting; Ben Hudgins, principal at Brock Hudgins Architects; JoAnn McInnis, vice president at Carlyn & Co. Interiors & Design; Royce Elliott, chief operating officer at Juneau Construction; and moderator Nick Olaya, director of asset management at Alliance Residential. The conference took place Tuesday, Dec. 3 at The Whitley in Atlanta’s Buckhead district and attracted 384 attendees. Laterveer said developers are planning …

December 11, 2019

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Grandbridge Originates $105M Refinancing for Multifamily Portfolio in Florida, Georgia

by Alex Tostado December 10, 2019

ATLANTA — Grandbridge Real Estate Capital has provided $105 million in loans to refinance four multifamily properties in Florida and Georgia. Alan Tapie of Grandbridge’s Atlanta office negotiated all four loans for undisclosed borrower(s). The properties involved are Timberwalk at Mandarin Apartments in Jacksonville, The Retreat at Crosstown Apartments in Riverview, Belara Apartments in Atlanta and Trellis Apartments in Marietta. All four loans were structured with 10-year terms and 30-year amortization schedules through Freddie Mac. The loan for Timberwalk at Mandarin Apartments has an initial interest-only period. The complex is located at 10263 Whispering Forest Drive and houses 284 units with one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. The Timberwalk features a saltwater pool, outdoor sports areas, fire pit, cabanas, resident clubhouse, technology center, playground, fishing pier, fitness center and outdoor cooking stations. The Retreat at Crosstown Apartments is a 320-unit property located at 10301 Marsh Harbor Way. Tapie secured a $33.2 million permanent, fixed-rate loan for the complex. The Retreat at Crosstown offers one- and two-bedroom layouts, as well as a pool, outdoor area with fire pit, fitness center, grilling area, car care facility, game room, business center and package acceptance. Belara Apartments, located at 1570 Sheridan Road N.E., is a 182-unit multifamily community in Atlanta. Tapie secured the …

December 10, 2019

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Capstone Apartment Partners Arranges $48M Sale of Willows at the University in Charlotte

by Alex Tostado December 10, 2019

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Capstone Apartment Partners has arranged the $48 million sale of Willows at the University, a 255-unit apartment community approximately two miles from University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Capstone represented Charlotte-based developer and seller, Gateway Communities NC, and procured the buyer, Salt Lake City-based real estate investment firm Millburn & Co. Willows at the University is Millburn’s third Charlotte-area property. Alex McDermott, Caleb Troop and Bryse Toothaker of Capstone negotiated the deal. Willows at the University was completed in May 2019 and was approximately 95 percent occupied at the time of closing. The property features one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments in nine three- and four-story buildings. The gated community includes a swimming pool with sundeck, outdoor kitchen and grilling area, business center, fitness center, two dog parks and a theater/media room. The community is situated near Concord Mills shopping mall and PNC Music Pavilion.

December 10, 2019

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Powered By Healthy Job Market, Multifamily Investment Remains a Safe Bet

by Alex Patton December 10, 2019

ATLANTA — Increased job growth in major markets throughout the Southeast and lower borrowing costs have quelled fears of a 2020 recession, and multifamily investors are feeling confident going into the new year. The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported that the U.S. economy generated 266,000 jobs in November and the unemployment rate fell 10 basis points to 3.5 percent. Healthy job growth in major population centers drives heightened demand for housing, particularly in the multifamily sector. Speakers at France Media’s InterFace Multifamily Southeast conference shared their perspectives on the multifamily investment market of 2019 and their predictions for 2020. The conference, which took place Tuesday, Dec. 3 at The Whitley hotel in the Buckhead district of Atlanta, attracted 384 industry professionals. “Multifamily is a pretty much tried-and-true section of the real estate investment market,” said Steven Shores, president and CEO of Pollack Shores. “We have very low volatility compared to other sectors, and if you’re trying to make an allocation between some sort of alternative asset versus cash or bond portfolio, we look pretty attractive from a risk-investment perspective.” Shores noted that existing assets are trading at cap rates anywhere between 4 to 5 percent, depending on the location, …

December 10, 2019

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Talley Riggins Breaks Ground on 53,000 SF Student Housing Building at SMU

by Taylor Williams December 10, 2019

DALLAS — Talley Riggins Construction Group has broken ground on Daniel House, a 53,000-square-foot, on-campus student housing building at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas. Designed by Merriman Anderson/Architects, the three-story building will feature 72 beds, laundry facilities, common space and study rooms. Completion is slated for July 2020.

December 10, 2019

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Greystone Provides $68.5 Loan for Refinancing of Seniors Housing Property in Manhattan

by Alex Patton December 10, 2019

NEW YORK CITY — Greystone has provided a $68.5 million Fannie Mae loan for the refinancing of Capitol Apartments, a Section 8 seniors housing property in Midtown Manhattan. The loan carried a 10-year term, a 30-year amortization period and a fixed interest rate. The borrower, Fifty First Capitol Associates, will use the proceeds to pay yield maintenance, make capital improvements to the property and monetize its existing equity. Originally built in 1925 as a hotel, the property offers 278 studio and one-bedroom apartments, including 250 age-restricted units. Rob Meehan and Jon Morales of Greystone originated the loan.

December 10, 2019

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Senior Lifestyle Corp. Opens The Club at Briarcliff Manor Near New York City

by Alex Patton December 10, 2019

BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. — Senior Lifestyle Corp. has opened The Club at Briarcliff Manor, a seniors housing community in Briarcliff Manor, a village along the Hudson River located approximately 30 miles north of New York City. The property offers 167 independent living units, 87 assisted living units and 33 memory care units in two interconnected buildings. Apartments range from 605 square feet to 1,040 square feet, with monthly rents starting at $7,350. The site was formerly housed Briarcliff Lodge, a grand resort hotel built in the early 1900s.

December 10, 2019

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Mesa West Capital Funds $52M Loan for Purchase of Joseph Arnold Lofts in Seattle

by Amy Works December 10, 2019

SEATTLE — Mesa West Capital Partners has provided $52 million in first mortgage debt to a joint venture between Rise Properties Trust and Cigna Investment Management. The funds will be used for the purchase and repositioning of Joseph Arnold Lofts, an apartment community in Seattle. Built in 2013, “The Joe” features 131 units in a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom with floor-to-ceiling windows. Community amenities include a studio apartment guest suite, fitness center, business center, tenant lounge and rooftop deck with barbecues, fire pit and outdoor seating areas. The sponsor has a moderate renovation program planned for the property that will include upgrading the existing fitness center, rooftop deck enhancements, upgrades to the lounge/game room, improvements to the lobby and new landscaping. Joshua Westerberg of Mesa West Capital originated the financing for the sponsor.

December 10, 2019

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Dougherty Mortgage Provides $42.3M HUD Loan for Construction of Apartment Property in Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow December 10, 2019

ROBBINSDALE, MINN. — Dougherty Mortgage LLC has provided a $42.3 million HUD 221(d)(4) loan for the construction of Parker Station Flats in Robbinsdale, just northwest of Minneapolis. The apartment property will include 198 market-rate units. Dougherty originated the 40-year, fixed-rate loan on behalf of the borrower, Parker Station Flats LLC. The project also received tax-increment financing from the Robbinsdale Economic Development Authority and various environmental grants from the state of Minnesota, Hennepin County and Metropolitan Council.

December 10, 2019

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