DALLAS — Locally based developer Palladium USA is nearing completion of Palladium Simpson Stuart, a $55 million, 270-unit mixed-income project in South Dallas. About 90 percent (243) of the units will be reserved for households earning between 40 and 80 percent of the area median income, while the remainder will be rented at market rates. Amenities will include a pool, dog park, walking trails, conference room, computer lab, kids’ playroom and a fitness center. HEDK is the project architect, and BBL Construction is the general contractor. PNC Bank provided construction financing for the project, and the Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs issued 4 percent Low-Income Housing Tax Credit equity. A grand opening ceremony will take place on Thursday, Feb. 8.
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DENTON, TEXAS — Colliers Mortgage has provided a $41.8 million HUD-insured loan for the refinancing of Village at Rayzor Ranch, a 300-unit multifamily property located in the North Texas city of Denton. The property offers studio, one- and two-bedroom units and amenities such as a pool, outdoor grilling and dining stations, a dog park, fitness center, sports court, coworking space, coffee bar, lounge, fitness center and package handling services. Fritz Waldvogel of Colliers Mortgage originated the loan through a partnership with Old Capital Lending on behalf of the undisclosed borrower.
DALLAS — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of a nine-property, 1,080-bed seniors housing portfolio in the Dallas area. The locations were not disclosed. Eight of the properties are skilled nursing facilities totaling 992 beds, and the other is an 88-bed assisted living facility. Nick Stahler, Michael Mooney and Austin Diamond of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a regional private equity owner, in the transaction. The buyer was a family office private equity investor. Both parties requested anonymity. Tim Speck of Marcus & Millichap assisted in closing the deal as the broker of record.
MOORESTOWN, N.J. — Resort Lifestyle Communities has opened Parkers Bend, a 128-unit independent living community in Moorestown, located outside of Philadelphia in Southern New Jersey. Parkers Bend offers 128 units in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom configurations. Residents have access to multiple dining options and venues as well as various social activities, travel programs and health and wellness initiatives. Information on starting rents was not disclosed.
SAVANNAH, GA. — Geis Construction is underway on the development of The Exchange at Berwick, a 180-unit apartment community situated on a 12.6-acre site in Savannah. Geis is completing construction on behalf of the owner and developer, OV Development, a subsidiary of Olympus Ventures. The property will comprise five residential buildings and a detached clubhouse with a fitness center, social lounge and coworking space. Amenities at the community will also include a pool, playground, dog run and courtyards with grilling stations and fire pits. Completion is scheduled for the second quarter of 2025. The project team includes North Carolina-based architect BSB Design and locally based civil engineer Kimley-Horn.
Belmont Village, Turnberry Break Ground on 11-Story Seniors Housing Community in Aventura, Florida
by John Nelson
AVENTURA, FLA. — Belmont Village Senior Living has broken ground on Belmont Village Aventura in Aventura, a coastal city in Miami-Dade County. The 11-story project is being built in partnership with Turnberry and will be Belmont Village’s third location in South Florida. Located at 3510 Yacht Club Way, the property is scheduled to open in early 2026. This venture is Turnberry’s first collaboration with Belmont Village Senior Living. Spanning almost 180,000 square feet, Belmont Village Aventura will feature 153 independent living, assisted living and memory care apartments in a variety of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom floorplans. Belmont Village Aventura residents will enjoy panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway and Dumfoundling Bay. Corwil Architects is the lead architect and Moss Construction Management is the construction partner.
Partnership Begins Leasing Next Phase of Build-to-Rent Townhome Development in Ashburn, Virginia
by John Nelson
ASHBURN, VA. — A partnership between American Real Estate Partners, GreenBarn Investment Group and Rithm Capital has begun the next wave of leasing at CityHouse Ashburn Station, a 200-unit build-to-rent luxury townhome development underway in metropolitan Washington, D.C. Bozzuto Management Co. is the property manager of the development, which is being delivered in phases. The latest phase adds 12 townhomes to the development, which is expected to fully deliver in early 2025. CityHouse Ashburn Station is situated near the Ashburn Metro Station and features three-bedroom, three-bathroom townhomes ranging in size from 1,544 to 2,486 square feet. All units feature dens, attached garages and oversized windows, and select units include 15-foot kitchen islands and rooftop terraces with outdoor fireplaces. Amenities include a sports court for pickleball or basketball, private playground, pavilion and outdoor kitchen with grills and dining areas, green space for yard games and a pet park. Dream Finders Homes is the general contractor for the project. Rental rates range from $3,495 to $5,590 per month, according to the CityHouse Ashburn Station website.
AURORA, ILL. — Developers Atlantic Residential and Focus have completed Lumen Fox Valley, a 304-unit luxury apartment complex that repositioned a portion of the Fox Valley Mall in Aurora. Evanston-based Morgante Wilson Architects (MWA) completed the interiors of the property. MWA will also complete the interiors of Lucca Fox Valley, which will replace a former department store with 323 luxury apartment units as part of the second phase of the mall’s redevelopment. Lumen Fox Valley repurposed a vacant Sears store at the mall. MWA designed all common spaces and amenities, including a two-story lobby and lounge, private dining room, clubroom, game room, fitness and yoga studio, and pet spa. MWA also selected the unit finishes for kitchens, baths and flooring, and designed and furnished the model units. Torti Gallas + Partners and HKM Architects + Planners were the project architects. Focus was the general contractor, and USAA Real Estate provided financing. Monthly rents at Lumen Fox Valley start around $1,717. Residents can now earn a free month of rent on select one- and two-bedroom units if they move in by the end of February, according to the property’s website.
INGLEWOOD, CALIF. — JPI has broken ground on Jefferson Inglewood, a market-rate and affordable housing apartment project in Inglewood, just southwest of Los Angeles. Move-ins are scheduled to begin in early 2026. The eight-story, transit-oriented property will feature 222 studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. Units will offer stainless steel appliances and full-size washers and dryers. Community amenities will include a pool, cabana, clubroom, fitness center and rooftop deck. Jefferson Inglewood is located three metro stops from El Segundo and one stop from Los Angeles’ The Automated People Mover, including an electric train system on a 2.25-mile elevated guideway with six stations. The project recently received $1 billion in federal funding and construction is scheduled to begin this year. The Jefferson Inglewood project team includes TCA Architects, Englekirk Engineering and Kimley Horn Associates Engineering.
YONKERS, N.Y. — Developers have released plans to build two new multifamily projects in Yonkers, about 20 miles north of New York City. The developments represent a total of $186.6 million in private investment and are expected to create 503 construction jobs. The Yonkers Industrial Development Agency recently granted final approval of financial incentives for both projects. Miroza Tower, which a subsidiary of Azorim Construction Co. Ltd. is developing, will rise 27 stories at 44 Hudson St. The $133.5 million project will comprise 250 apartment units, 25 of which will be designated as affordable housing. Amenities will include a party room, library, conference room, gym, two resident lounges, a rooftop garden and children’s playroom. The tower will also include 1,920 square feet of first-floor retail space and a 252-space parking garage. Azorim is receiving a sales tax exemption of $5.8 million, a mortgage recording tax exemption of $1.3 million and a 20-year payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement valued at $12.4 million. The project is expected to create 324 construction jobs. The Center for Urban Rehabilitation and Empowerment Inc. (CURE), a local nonprofit, and Conifer Realty LLC in partnership with the City of Yonkers are developing the second project, …