Multifamily

Michigan’s Second Largest City Keeps Pace with Multifamily Housing Demand

by Jeff Shaw November 17, 2016

Many of the national trends unfolding in the multifamily sector are playing out in Grand Rapids, the second largest city in Michigan, with a population estimated at 195,000 and slightly more than 1 million metrowide. A combination of demographic, economic and lifestyle trends are leading to the creation of more renter households. This includes Baby Boomers, Millennials and renters by choice across all income levels. In addition, Grand Rapids is experiencing an urban renaissance that is bringing new commerce, housing and amenities into the downtown area. During the 2016 National Multifamily Housing Council conference in Orlando, Grand Rapids was recognized as one of the top three small to mid-sized markets in the country for multifamily investment. Annualized apartment rent growth in Grand Rapids has been running at a robust 7 to 8 percent for the past two years, but some momentum has been lost in the wake of a large number of units that have come on line. The annual rent growth slipped to 4.6 percent during the four-quarter period that ended Sept. 30. The average occupancy rate remains above 97 percent, but is gradually coming off a peak of 98.6 percent in the third and fourth quarters of 2013. …

November 17, 2016

Multifamily Oregon Western

Holland Partner Group, Invesco Buy LaSalle Apartments in Beaverton for $140M

by Nellie Day November 16, 2016

BEAVERTON, ORE. — A joint venture between Holland Partner Group and Invesco Real Estate has acquired the 566-unit LaSalle Apartments in Beaverton for $140 million. The community is located at 15021 S.W. Millikan Way. It is situated near the Nike World Headquarters. CBRE’s Debt & Structured Finance Team arranged financing. Josh McDonald, Eli Hanacek and Jon Hallgrimson of the CBRE Capital Markets Pacific Northwest Institutional Properties team represented both the buyer and seller, Waterton, in this transaction.

November 16, 2016

Kentucky Loans Seniors Housing Southeast

Eastern Union, Greystone Arrange $105M Acquisition Loan for Seniors Housing Portfolio in Kentucky

by John Nelson November 16, 2016

NEW YORK CITY — Eastern Union Funding and Greystone & Co. have arranged a $105 million loan for a New York-based owner-operator. The loan will be used to partially fund the $120 million acquisition of 12 skilled nursing facilities and one assisted living community in eastern Kentucky. The portfolio totals 1,239 beds and was 95 percent occupied at the time of sale. The seller was not disclosed. Phil Krispin and C.J. Danziger of Eastern Union, along with Greystone’s Jonathan Coven, secured the financing from several regional banks in the eastern United States. The loan includes flexible prepayment terms to allow for an FHA exit.

November 16, 2016

Multifamily Texas

Bell Partners Acquires 360-Unit Apartment Community in Frisco

by Amy Works November 16, 2016

FRISCO, TEXAS — Bell Partners Inc. has purchased Orion Frisco, an apartment community located in Frisco, for an undisclosed sum. The buyer has renamed the property Bell Frisco at Main. Built in 2012, the 12-building community features 360 units, with an average unit size of 887 square feet. Apartments features high ceilings with crown molding, black Whirlpool appliances, custom cabinets with under-cabinet lighting and brushed nickel features, kitchen pantries and modern track and pendant lights. Additionally, apartments feature garden tubs, walk-in closets, full-size washer/dryer connections and patios or balconies. On-site amenities include a Starbucks Coffee Bar, clubhouse with business center, central park, jogging trail, children’s activity area, dog park, 24-hour fitness center, outdoor Wi-Fi lounge, resort-style swimming pool with a tanning deck and 120 rentable carports.

November 16, 2016

Multifamily New York Northeast

Forest City Ratner Cos. Opens 32-Story Residential Tower in Brooklyn

by Amy Works November 16, 2016

NEW YORK CITY — Forest City Ratner Cos. has opened 461 Dean, the world’s tallest modular tower and only modular residential high rise. Located at Greenland Forest City Partners’ Pacific Park Brooklyn, the 32-story high-rise tower features 363 rental apartments. Designed by SHoP Architects, the tower features 149 studios, 166 one-bedroom apartments and 48 two-bedroom apartments, with 23 original unit configurations. Unit prices for studios start at $2,450, one bedrooms start at $3,125 and two bedrooms start at $4,750. On-site amenities include a 24-hour doorman, modern fitness center, yoga and dance studio, sky lounge and rooftop terrace, game room, and children’s playroom as well as in-unit washers/dryers. The property, which is slated for LEED Silver certification, is the first residential building to open at the 22-acre Pacific Park Brooklyn mixed-use community. Pacific Park Brooklyn is being developed by a joint venture between Greenland USA and Forest City Ratner Cos., which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Forest City Realty Trust.

November 16, 2016

Loans Multifamily New Jersey Northeast Office Retail

HFF Arranges $59.5M in Financing for Two Properties in Manhattan

by Amy Works November 16, 2016

NEW YORK CITY — HFF has arranged two loans on behalf of Short Hills, N.J.-based Garden Homes Development for an office property and a residential property in Manhattan. The firm secured $38 million in financing for the office property totaling 103,389 rentable square feet at 13-15 W. 54th St. and 20 W. 55th St. in Midtown Manhattan and $21.5 million in financing for the six-story residential building with ground-floor retail at 194 E. Second St. in the East Village. Built in 1897, the office properties are two adjacent five-story mansions that were home to John D. Rockefeller and known as the Rockefeller Townhouses. Completed in 1997, the residential building features 8,465 square feet of ground-floor retail space and 61 luxury residential units. Andrew Scandalios and Geoff Goldstein of HFF arranged the financing for the borrower.

November 16, 2016

Connecticut Multifamily Northeast Retail

Avison Young Facilitates $4.9M Sale of Retail, Residential Property in Darien, Connecticut

by Amy Works November 16, 2016

DARIEN, CONN. — Avison Young has closed the sale of a mixed-use residential and retail property located at 13 Grove St. in Darien. Day Street Development LLC sold the property to Blackshaw Chriscott LLC for $4.9 million. The 5,726-square-foot property features two ground-level retail spaces, occupied by Le Boudoir and Darien Butcher Shop, and three apartment units. Alison Luisi and Ted Stratigos of Avison Young arranged the deal.

November 16, 2016

Loans Michigan Midwest Multifamily

Pillar Originates $8.2M Fannie Mae Loan for Multifamily Property Portfolio in Grand Rapids, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow November 16, 2016

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. — Pillar has originated an $8.2 million Fannnie Mae loan for the refinancing of The Heritage Collection, a portfolio of eight multifamily properties in the historic district of Grand Rapids. The 10-year, fixed-rate loan includes a 30-year amortization schedule. The collection includes 131 units, ranging from studios to three-bedroom apartments, and is fully leased. Many of the properties are 19th- and 20th- century mansions that have been converted into apartments. David Wilkins of Pillar originated the loan for Maplegrove Property Management.

November 16, 2016

Multifamily Student Housing Texas Top Stories

American Campus Communities Sells 19 Student Housing Properties to Saban, Campus Advantage for $508M

by Nellie Day November 16, 2016

AUSTIN, TEXAS — American Campus Communities Inc. (ACC) has sold 19 student housing assets totaling more than 12,000 beds to a partnership between Saban Real Estate and Campus Advantage for $508 million. The transaction included a $197.3 million prepayment of secured mortgage debt. “With the sale of these non-core assets, which were all previously acquired as part of larger portfolio acquisitions, we have transformed our portfolio into one consisting almost entirely of core assets,” says Bill Bayless, ACC’s CEO. “Our overall proximity to campus improves to a median distance to campus of only one-tenth of a mile, and our portfolio now contains only two remaining assets located more than one mile from campus.” The 12,083-bed portfolio includes:  Abbott Place, a 654-bed community located near Michigan State University in East Lansing.  Burbank Commons, a 532-bed community located near Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.  The Cottages of Baton Rouge, a 1,290-bed community located near Louisiana State University.  U Club Cottages, a 308-bed community located near Louisiana State University.  University Crescent, a 612-bed community located near Louisiana State University.  Campus Corner, a 796-bed community located near Indiana University in Bloomington.  Campus Way, a 680-bed community …

November 16, 2016

Colorado Multifamily Western

KeyBank Arranges $55.3M in Acquisition Financing for Highline Village Apartment Homes in Aurora

by Nellie Day November 15, 2016

AURORA, COLO. — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has arranged $55.3 million in acquisition financing to the 467-unit Highline Village Apartment Homes in Aurora. The community is located at 490 S. Joplin St. It was built in 1984. Tim DeWispelaere arranged the financing.

November 15, 2016

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