Multifamily

Maverick Arranges $39M Construction Loan for 149-Unit Multifamily Property in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow May 2, 2017

CHICAGO — Maverick Commercial Mortgage has arranged a $39 million construction loan for 676 North LaSalle, a multifamily property to be built in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. The loan will finance new construction on a vacant lot on North LaSalle Street and the redevelopment of an adjacent outdated office building at 676 North LaSalle St. When complete, the property will be home to a multifamily complex that will include 149 apartments and 10,200 square feet of ground-floor retail space. On behalf of the borrower, Cedar Street Capital, Maverick secured a fixed-rate loan coupled with a mini-permanent loan from a West Coast-based pension fund advisor. Attorneys Eric Kordish and Val Barbosa of Pedersen Houpt represented the borrower and Cindy Thomas of CT Property Law represented the lender. Cedar Street purchased a portion of the property in July 2015 and additional land parcels in 2016 to complete the land assemblage for the project.

May 2, 2017

California Multifamily Western

MJW Property Group Purchases Cantabria Apartment Homes in Menifee for $43.6M

by Nellie Day May 2, 2017

MENIFEE, CALIF. — MJW Property Group has acquired the 230-unit Cantabria Apartment Homes in Menifee for $43.6 million. The community is located at 30951 Hanover Lane. It sits adjacent to San Jacinto College off the 215 Freeway. Community amenities include a resort-style pool with cabanas, courtyard fireside lounge and fitness center. Kyle Pinkalla, John Chu and Ed Rosen of Berkadia executed the transaction. The seller was Strata Cantabria LLC.

May 2, 2017

Illinois Midwest Multifamily

Fifield, F & F Break Ground on 492-Unit Luxury Apartment Tower in Chicago’s West Loop

by Kristin Harlow May 2, 2017

CHICAGO — Fifield Realty Corp. and F & F Realty Ltd. have broken ground on 727 West Madison, a 492-unit luxury apartment tower in Chicago’s West Loop. The 44-story tower will be the tallest building in Chicago’s West Loop upon completion in late 2018. The property will also include 10,000 square feet of retail space. Chicago-based FitzGerald Associates Architects designed the building. Lendlease is serving as general contractor and Morgante Wilson Architects is providing interior design services. The residences at 727 West Madison will include studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts ranging from 490 to 1,550 square feet. Amenities will include a large outdoor sun terrace and pool, fitness club with yoga studio, massage room, conference rooms and dog spa.

May 2, 2017

Features Multifamily Top Stories

Low Turnover, Higher Rental Prices Lead to Attractive Apartment Market for Landlords

by Kristin Harlow May 2, 2017

CHICAGO — Six in 10 apartment landlords say it is more profitable and attractive to be a landlord than it was five years ago, according to a new survey from TransUnion SmartMove, a tenant screening service for owners. The survey was conducted in March 2017 and included responses from 689 landlords across the country. At the close of the first quarter of 2017, property owners indicated it was easier to find qualified renters and that resident turnover had declined compared with the same time last year. Only 21 percent of respondents found it more difficult to find qualified renters. Data also shows that landlords utilized rent screening solutions to evaluate prospective tenants during the past year. “Our survey clearly shows it is a landlord’s market as the number of renters rises and these renters are remaining in units longer,” says Jason Norton, vice president of TransUnion SmartMove. “As a result, landlords are using sophisticated tools and screening solutions to evaluate potential long-term renters with greater certainty.” Six in 10 landlords reported that renters are remaining in their units for longer than they were a year ago. To ensure these residents are good prospects, the majority of owners (90 percent) conduct …

May 2, 2017

Loans Multifamily Northeast Pennsylvania

Eastern Union Funding Arranges $14.2M Acquisition Loan for Hawthorne Gardens in Lancaster, Pa.

by Haisten Willis May 1, 2017

LANCASTER, PA. — Eastern Union Funding has arranged $14.2 million in acquisition financing for Hawthorne Gardens Associates’ purchase of Hawthorne Gardens in Lancaster. Eastern Union’s David Metzger and Nate Hyman worked with Greystone on behalf of the New Jersey-based private investor, securing a 12-year, fixed-rate loan with six years of interest-only payments. Located at 99 Dickens Drive, Hawthorne Gardens includes six, three-story apartment buildings. All apartments are two-bedroom, two-bathroom units. The 144-unit community was built in 2014 and is 97-percent occupied. Robert Holland of The Kislak Co. represented the seller in the transaction.

May 1, 2017

Colorado Multifamily Western

TruAmerica Multifamily, Magnolia Real Estate Fund Acquire Fox Creek Apartments in Thornton for $53M

by Jeff Shaw May 1, 2017

THORNTON, COLO. — TruAmerica Multifamily and the Magnolia Real Estate Fund have acquired the 287-unit Fox Creek apartments in Thornton for $53 million. The community is located at 12220 Colorado Blvd. The property was built in two phases between 1984 and 1999. CBRE’s David Potarf and Dan Woodward represented the buyers and private seller. TruAmerica financed the acquisition through Freddie Mac’s select sponsor program.

May 1, 2017

Multifamily Student Housing Texas

Arrimus Capital Acquires 465-Bed Student Housing Property in Houston

by Taylor Williams May 1, 2017

HOUSTON — Arrimus Capital, a California-based private equity firm, has acquired Campus Vue, a 465-bed, Class A student housing property located at 4459 N. MacGregor Way near the University of Houston. Fountain Residential Properties sold the asset, which consists of 145 units across two five-story buildings. Amenities of the property, which was 96 percent occupied at the time of sale, include a resort-style pool, study lounges and a game room. With this transaction, Arrimus has now acquired more than $100 million in student housing properties over the last 90 days.

May 1, 2017

Loans Multifamily Texas

Q10 KDH Secures $5.7M in Financing for Apartment Complex Near Texas A&M

by Taylor Williams May 1, 2017

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS — Houston-based lender Q10 KDH has secured $5.7 million in financing for Cedar Ridge Apartments, a 166-unit multifamily property located less than one mile from Texas A&M University in College Station. The loan features a 20-year term, 20-year amortization schedule and an interest rate of roughly 4 percent. Amenities at the property include two pools, a basketball court, a community garden and a shuttle that runs to and from the property and the university. The planned use of the capital was not disclosed.

May 1, 2017

Loans Midwest Multifamily Ohio

RED Provides $37.7M Construction Loan for Multifamily Property in Suburban Columbus, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow May 1, 2017

NEW ALBANY, OHIO — RED Capital Partners has provided a $37.7 million loan for the construction of HQ Flats in New Albany, a northeast suburb of Columbus. CASTO is developing the 336-unit multifamily property, which will be located near the Hamilton Road and State Route 161 interchange. Terms of the non-recourse loan were not disclosed.

May 1, 2017

Midwest Multifamily Seniors Housing Wisconsin

Heritage Senior Living to Open 140,000 SF Seniors Housing Community in Kimberly, Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow May 1, 2017

KIMBERLY, WIS. — Heritage Senior Living will open its 15th senior living community in Wisconsin at 825 Cobblestone Lane in Kimberly, east of Appleton. Aspire Senior Living will consist of 136 units and 140,000 square feet. The property will feature 45 independent living apartments, 48 assisted living apartments and 43 memory care suites. Independent living residents are expected to move in this June, followed by assisted living and memory care residents in July. Community amenities include two private dining rooms, a movie theater, a rehabilitation gym and pool, barber salon, pub, game room, bistro and convenience store. Rents for one-bedroom independent living units start at $1,990 a month, which includes parking, housekeeping and one meal a day.

May 1, 2017

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