COLUMBUS, OHIO — Reynolds Asset Management, in partnership with the Slabotsky Family Office, has purchased The Commons at Water’s Edge in Columbus with plans to invest over $10 million to overhaul the property. The 432-unit multifamily community features a mix of one- and two-bedroom units. Renovations are expected to begin immediately and continue through 2026. George Skaff, Carter Stephens and Julie Mickley of Newmark brokered the sale, while Henry Stimler and Ricky Warner of Newmark procured the debt.
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CRYSTAL LAKE, ILL. — McShane Construction Co. has completed Redwood Crystal Lake, a 124-unit, single-story apartment property in the Chicago suburb of Crystal Lake. Redwood Living Inc. is the developer. Designed by Mann Parsons Gray Architects, the community integrates 25 townhome-style buildings with four to six units each. Each of the two-bedroom units feature an attached two-car garage and patio. Amenities include designated green spaces, pet waste stations and designated guest parking.
UNION, N.J. — Inland Acquisitions, a division of Chicago-based investment firm The Inland Real Estate Group of Cos., has purchased Summit Court, a 393-unit apartment community located in the Northern New Jersey township of Union. The sales price was $131.5 million. Built in phases between 2018 and 2023, Summit Court comprises 210 one-bedroom units and 183 two-bedroom apartments that feature stainless steel appliances and private washers and dryers. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, outdoor lounge, game room with a billiards table, pet grooming room and outdoor grilling and dining stations. Jose Cruz, Mike Oliver, Steve Simonelli, Elizabeth DeVesty and Austin Pierce of JLL represented the seller, a joint venture between Fidelco Realty Group and Diversified Properties, in the transaction. Mark Cosenza negotiated the deal for Inland on an internal basis. M&T Realty Capital provided a $65.7 million Fannie Mae acquisition loan for the deal.
NEW YORK CITY — Locally based brokerage firm Brax Realty has arranged the $8.5 million sale of an eight-unit apartment building in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. According to LoopNet Inc., the building at 150 N. Ninth St. rises four stories and was originally constructed in 1910. Units at the property also recently underwent gut renovations and now feature modern finishes. Alan Stenson of Brax Realty brokered the deal. The buyer and seller were not disclosed.
Walker & Dunlop Arranges $81M Refinancing for Enclave Heritage Flats in Chula Vista, California
by Amy Works
CHULA VISTA, CALIF. — Walker & Dunlop has arranged an $81 million loan for the refinancing of Enclave Heritage Flats, a low-rise apartment complex in Chula Vista. Located at 1800 Santa Carolina Road, Enclave Heritage Flats offers 312 one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities at the pet-friendly community include a fitness center, resort-style swimming pool and movie screening theater. Gregory Richardson of Walker & Dunlop Capital Markets, along with Andrew Yaroma, Kimberly Schmitz and Terri Magnani of Walker & Dunlop Investment Partners, arranged the loan for the borrower, Baldwin and Sons LLC.
Inland Mortgage Capital Originates $18.3M Bridge Loan for Multifamily Property in Colorado
by Amy Works
EVANS, COLO. — Inland Mortgage Capital has originated and closed an $18.3 million nonrecourse bridge loan for a multifamily community in Evans. Located two miles from the University of Northern Colorado, the 192-unit property primarily serves as a student housing community. At the time of financing, the community was 86 percent leased. The undisclosed borrower plans to use the capital for interior and exterior renovations, including upgraded flooring, cabinets and appliances in each unit. All common area amenities will also be updated, including a new clubhouse, resort-style pool, pickleball court, 24-hour fitness center, an outdoor gaming area, two dog parks and a pet spa.
SEATTLE — Kidder Mathews has arranged the $42.6 million sale of Metro on First, a multifamily property in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. Dylan Simon, Jerrid Anderson and JD Fuller of Kidder Mathews’ Simon | Anderson Multifamily team represented the seller, a large institutional owner, and sourced the undisclosed buyer in the deal. Located at 215 First Ave. W., Metro on First offers 106 studio, one- and two-bedroom units. Originally built in 2001, the 72,194-square-foot property has undergone substantial interior renovations in recent years.
Northmarq Arranges $78.5M Refinancing for 773-Bed Student Housing Community in Reno, Nevada
by Amy Works
RENO, NEV. — Northmarq has arranged a $78.5 million refinancing for The Dean Reno, a 773-bed student housing property located near the University of Nevada, Reno. Built in 2023, the community offers fully furnished units alongside shared amenities including a cyber lounge, fitness center, yoga studio and grilling stations. Justin Glasgow of Northmarq secured the financing through Heitman on behalf of the borrowers, GMH Communities and CRG. Terms of the financing were not released.
ATLANTA — AEW Capital Management has provided a $75 million loan to refinance the construction loan for The Hadley, a 300-unit, high-rise multifamily complex located in Midtown Atlanta. The borrower was not disclosed, but a joint venture between StreetLights Residential and PGIM Real Estate completed the project in 2023. Situated at 770 Juniper St. NE, The Hadley features studios, one-, two- and three bedrooms ranging from 534 square feet to 1,716 square feet, according to Apartments.com. Amenities at the property include a fitness center, private resident bar, onsite coffee lounge and coworking space, dog park and spa, gated parking garage and a rooftop swimming pool with cabanas. The property was nearly fully occupied at the time of financing.
GMH Communities Acquires 533-Bed Student Housing Property Near University of Kentucky
by John Nelson
LEXINGTON, KY. — GMH Communities has acquired The Stretch, a 533-bed student housing community located near the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington. A joint venture between Campus Advantage and Tramview Capital Management sold the property for an undisclosed price. Teddy Leatherman, Scott Clifton, Kevin Kazlow and Jack Goldberger of JLL represented the seller in the transaction. Built in 2009 at 1051 Red Mile Road, the community offers a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom units. Shared amenities include a clubhouse; pool and hot tub; fitness center; basketball, pickleball and volleyball courts; study rooms; a tanning salon; and outdoor grilling areas. The property was 96 percent leased at the time of sale.