Tudor Scolca-Seușan is an Associate Editor with Commercial Property Executive and Multi-Housing News. He joined CPE and MHN in 2017 and is passionate about doing research for the two publications. He is responsible for data center and industrial coverage on CPE, writing seasonal metro reports on multifamily, interviews and features, as well as occasionally editing news stories.
RRA Sells 6 in Temple University Area
Temple University contributed to the area’s recent revitalization and proved to be a good driver for the surrounding real estate market.
PA Community Receives $9M Freddie Mac Loan
The borrower used the current loan to pay off debt service and prepayment penalty, while also recovering trapped equity, which will be reinvested into the apartment community.
Tempe Luxury Property Trades for $73M
Transwestern Development built the 290-unit Vela Apartments in partnership with a private investor. The developer obtained $34 million in construction financing from Bank of the Ozarks.
Rittenhouse Realty Closes $6M Sale in Philly
The four-story building comprises 15 units and a commercial ground floor component, a space currently leased to Sherwin Williams.
On the Market: 5 Interesting Listings for the Week of 3/5
This week’s multifamily listings include a portfolio in Denver’s Glendale market and newly converted condominiums in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Nusbaum Breaks Ground on Virginia Beach Project
The $35 million Mezzo Apartment Homes will include 282 units and is seeking Earthcraft certification.
ABI Brokers $2.4M Value-Add Acquisition in Tucson
The 26,800-square-foot community received extensive renovations in 2017, with the current ownership having opportunity to finish interior upgrades and increase market value.
Western Wealth Completes $6M Divestment in Phoenix
The Canadian company initially bought a stake in the community in 2015, with the current transaction representing a 32 percent price increase compared to the original acquisition.
LeCesse to Build 248-Unit Community in King of Prussia, PA
Skye 750 will be located within King of Prussia’s growing business park, a live-work-play environment comprising approximately 3.5 million square feet of office space.
Napali Capital Returns to Atlanta Metro
As was the case with previous acquisition in the area, Napali plans to invest in improvements at the re-branded property.