PHILADELPHIA — Locally based financial intermediary Scope Capital Group has arranged a $17.7 million construction loan for Box Factory Lofts, a 63-unit multifamily project that will be located in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood. Designed by SITIO Architecture + Urbanism, Box Factory Lofts will house studio, one- and two-bedroom units, as well as 1,100 square feet of commercial space. Construction is slated for a mid-2023 completion. Edward Brown of Scope Capital Group arranged the loan, which carried a 24-month term and an 80 percent loan-to-cost ratio, through a local community bank on behalf of the undisclosed, locally based borrower/developer.
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NEW YORK CITY — Marcus & Millichap has negotiated the $15.5 million sale of a 70-unit, rent-regulated multifamily building in Queens. The building spans 70,000 square feet, including 5,000 square feet of retail space. Matt Fotis and Lazarus Apostolidis of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the buyer, both of which were private investors that requested anonymity, in the transaction.
CBRE Arranges Sale of Two-Property Student Housing Portfolio Near the University of Colorado, Boulder
by Amy Works
BOULDER, COLO. — CBRE has arranged the sale of a two-property student housing portfolio located near the University of Colorado, Boulder. Greystar acquired the communities — The Hive 9Seventy and The Hive Baseline — for an undisclosed price. Jaclyn Fitts, William Vonderfecht and Casey Schaefer of CBRE represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. The Hive 9Seventy is located at 970 28th St. and The Hive Baseline is located at 2726 Moorhead Ave. Both properties are located within walking distance of the university. “Our team is thrilled to represent this significant transaction in the high-barriers-to-entry Boulder market,” says Fitts. “The portfolio received amazing interest from investors and offered average monthly per-bed rents of $1,532, with the ability to drive revenue through furnishing the properties and unit renovations at The Hive Baseline.”
Holland Partners Buys Congressional Place Office Building in Long Beach, Plans Multifamily Conversion
by Amy Works
LONG BEACH, CALIF. — Holland Partners has purchased Congressional Place, a two-story office building in Long Beach. ValueRock Partners sold the asset for $41 million. Situated on 2.5 acres at 6700 E. Pacific Coast Highway, the 73,769-square-foot will be redeveloped into a multifamily property. Chris Benton, Anthony Muhlstein, Kevin Shannon, Bill Bauman, Ken White and Seal Fulp of Newmark represented the seller in the deal.
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Single-Family/Build-to-Rent: Changing Renter Demographics Fuel Growth
Demand for all forms of housing has been on the rise in recent years, a trend that is expected to continue in 2022. One segment of the market that is attracting significant attention is single-family/build-to-rent (SFR/BTR), as a series of economic and demographic shifts increase the attractiveness of an alternative to traditional apartments. Developers are ramping up activity on thousands of new units, particularly in the high-growth southern U.S. markets. Dozens of projects totaling more than $1.5 billion sold in 2021. Meanwhile, billions of dollars of debt and equity capital continue to move into this increasingly attractive investment class. Northmarq’s National Multifamily 2022 Outlook covers the record-setting momentum that multifamily properties across the United States saw last year and projects what the market may see in 2022. Northmarq’s full report is available here (with further rundowns on factors like the overall economy, rent trends, the investment market and financing climate). Their analysis on the SFR/BTR market below breaks down the trends and opportunities for growth in this burgeoning sector. Reasons for Growth Several factors are prompting the development of SFR/BTR. A primary influence is the changing mix of renters; today’s renters are generally older and more affluent than in the past. These …
The United States has been experiencing a housing crisis for years, one that is perpetuated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether it’s a lack of affordable housing properties for low-income families, a steady increase in housing prices over the years or exponentially high demand for new homes, the U.S. housing market within the past decade has been a wild ride. Indianapolis growth In the heart of Indiana, we’re seeing a hopeful trend. Indianapolis (Indy) was ranked as the fourth best housing market positioned for growth in 2022. A variety of factors could contribute to this distinction. For one, Indy is a thriving city and centrally located — not just within the state, but in the U.S. It’s home to two professional sports teams, and recently named one of the best cities for creating tech jobs by Forbes, with Fortune 500 corporations like Eli Lilly and Salesforce headquartered throughout the vibrant downtown. Marquee universities such as IUPUI, Butler and IU Medical School also bring more jobs into the fold. The 2020 Census found that metropolitan areas like Indianapolis are at the forefront of the state’s growth. Marion County remains the most densely populated county with more than 950,000 residents. Currently, the average …
TUCSON, ARIZ. — Northmarq has arranged the sale of Standard Raintree, an apartment property located at 6450 E. Golf Links Road in Tucson. Next Round Asset Management I, an entity of Next Round Asset Management, acquired the asset from SPL Cos. of Denver for $42 million, or $115,385 per unit. Built in 1983, Standard Raintree features 364 apartments in a mix of studio and one-bedroom layouts, ranging from 327 square feet to 418 square feet. The gated community also features a pool, gazebo, volleyball courts, racquetball courts and a dog park. Trevor Koskovich, Bill Hahn, Jesse Hudson and Ryan Boyle of Northmarq Phoenix’s Investment Sales team represented the seller in the deal. Griffin Martin, Brandon Harrington, Bryan Mummaw and Tyler Woodard of Northmarq’s Debt & Equity team arranged a $31.3 million acquisition loan for the buyers.
RIVERSIDE, CALIF. — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has arranged the sale of ReNew Riverside, a multifamily property in Riverside. FPA sold the asset to Interwest Capital Group for $35.3 million, or $276,171 per unit. Built in 1987, the property features 128 two-bedroom units with an average size of 841 square feet. Community amenities include a swimming pool, business center, laundry facility and covered parking. Alexander Garcia Jr., Tyler Martin and Christopher Zorbas of IPA represented the seller and procured the buyer, which assumed the existing debt, in the deal.
JEFFERSON, GA. — Alliance Residential Co. has opened Prose Concord, a 300-unit apartment community in Jefferson. Designed by architect Hensley Lamkin Rachel Inc., Prose Concord offers a mix of 159 one-bedroom and 141 two-bedroom apartments. Unit features include white shaker cabinets, granite countertops, kitchen islands and pantries, stainless steel appliances, chrome plumbing fixtures, wood plank-style flooring throughout and walk-in closets. Rents range from $1,190 for a one-bedroom unit to $1,495 for a two-bedroom unit. Community amenities include a clubroom lounge space and entertaining kitchen, coworking spaces, 24/7 fitness center, saltwater pool, grilling stations, outdoor dining areas, fully fenced pet park, a package system and ample parking. Located on nearly 75 acres at 575 Concord Road, Prose Concord is situated less than one mile from Interstate 85. The property is located close to several major employers including Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond and Toyota.
RALEIGH, N.C. — Hudson Capital Properties has broken ground on Phase II of Hudson 5401, a 264-unit apartment community in Raleigh. The first phase of the development included 192 units and was completed in 2019. Unit features in Phase I include granite countertops, kitchen islands, oversized windows, outdoor grilling, double vanity in bathrooms, stainless steel appliances and ceiling fans. Hudson 5401 is part of 5401 North, a 400-plus-acre master planned development. When both phases of Hudson 5401 are completed, the community will feature a total of 456 apartments featuring amenities such as a resort-style pool area with cabanas, coworking spaces and fitness centers. Goddard Day School and Splash and Dash Pet Groomer have opened in the community. Additional retail is opening this year, including a coffee shop. Located between Interstate 540 and Highway 401, Hudson 5401 is situated eight miles from downtown Raleigh and 18 miles from Raleigh-Durham International Airport. The property is also situated close to the Neuse River Greenway, which offers over 27 miles of trails.