Laura Valean is an Executive Editor with Commercial Property Executive and Multi-Housing News. She has a 12-year background in broadcast media and joined the CPE-MHN team in 2016. Laura writes and edits in-depth stories on the hottest topics in the real estate industry, but she is also the host of award-winning podcast shows for both brands. Laura holds a B.A. in Journalism and an M.A. in Media Management.
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Passco Nabs 5th Property in KC Metro Area
Greenwood Reserve, a 228-unit luxury community in Olathe, Kan., traded for $38.3 million. Jeff Stingley of CBRE represented both the buyer and the seller, an affiliated entity of Cityscape Residential. Chris Black and Caleb Marten of KeyBank Real Estate Capital’s Commercial Mortgage Group arranged acquisition financing through Fannie Mae.
CBRE Arranges Refi for SC Community
Monica Newman of CBRE’s Denver team originated the $9.7 million loan through the company’s FHA lending platform on behalf of the borrower, Greenville Park West LP. Stonemark Management currently manages The Summits Apartments in Graniteville.
Beverly Hills Firm Enters NC Market With $37M Buy
Peter Sherman, Craig Cadwallader, Grant Linderman and Sam Chow with Avison Young represented Inco Montera, the buyer of Woodfield Glen Apartments in Raleigh. ARA Newmark worked on behalf of the seller, Grayco Inc.
Gershman Closes Bridge Loan for Baton Rouge Property
Michael Thomas, vice president at Gershman Mortgage Denver, arranged financing for Pelican Bay Apartments in Louisiana, which features 152 affordable units.
Affordable NC Property Lands Fannie Mae Financing
Working on behalf of IPI Properties 11, a partnership between Berkeley Point Capital and Dougherty arranged a $1.2 million acquisition loan for Barden Ridge Apartments, a 48-unit community in Roxboro.
Berkadia Brokers Sale of 150-Unit SC Community
Gladiator purchased Charbonneau for $9.2 million. Mark Boyce and Blake Coffey of Berkadia’s Charleston team negotiated the transaction on behalf of seller Raith Capital Partners. Mike Zaremski in Berkadia’s New York City office financed the transaction through Fannie Mae.
JV to Build 274 Affordable Units in Brooklyn
HPD and HDC designated the joint venture between MHANY Management, Urban Builders Collaborative and Cypress Hills Local Development Corp. to develop Chestnut Commons, which will be East New York’s largest affordable community.
Berkadia Completes Sale, Secures Financing for MO Property
The Links at Parkville Apartments is a 244-unit multifamily asset in Parkville, near Kansas City. Senior Director Michael Sullivan, Director Brett Meinzer and Managing Director Alex Blagojevich worked on behalf of the seller.
2 Affordable Communities Debut in Irvine
FivePoint Holdings, Related California and its partners recently debuted Luminaira and Espaira, two communities totaling 166 units for low-income families.
Should Landlords Run Criminal Background Checks?
A credit check establishes whether an applicant is willing and able to pay rent. For most landlords, running criminal background checks on prospective residents is also a mandatory step in the rental process. However, property owners and managers should find a balance between their safety need and HUD’s inclination to make finding a home easier for people with criminal records.