Cities

George Smith Secures Financing for Hollywood Condo Conversion

The $4.5 million loan will be used by Friedman Capital to purchase and transform Patio del Moro into a condominium. The historic asset was once home to celebrities such as Charlie Chaplin or Humphrey Bogart.

BGL Completes Financing for Cleveland Waterfront Community

The independent investment bank advised The Landmark Cos. on the acquisition of Quay 55, a historic building that will undergo an ample transformation process and rebranding.

Residences at 1550

Monument Capital Management Enters Illinois Market

The Residences at 1550, located in the Chicago suburb of Mount Prospect, include 509 one-, two- and three-bedroom garden- and townhome-style units. The property will be managed by the firm’s sister company, Monument Real Estate Services.

Allen Shayanfekr, CEO of Sharestates

Lower Average Loan Sizes Are Likely

Rising interest rates have yet to strongly impact the multifamily market, as specialists are confident the market will continue to see healthy fundamentals in the near future. While loan origination volumes are expected to stay up, the average value of credit facilities might dip.

Berkadia Closes Record Sale in Encinitas

Property West Residential purchased a 120-unit community in San Diego County for $53 million from Equity Residential.

Hunt Mortgage Procures $44M for Seattle Community

Soma Towers consists of two buildings offering 276 units, of which 20 units are affordable. Soma Towers Phase II was developed by Soma Towers DE LLC, in 2016.

The Emerald Palms Apartments in Dania Beach, Fla.

CBRE Closes Sale of Ft. Lauderdale-Area Community

The affordable apartment complex boasts various community amenities including an outdoor swimming pool, sun decks and a fully equipped fitness center.

Winding Trails Apartments in Houston

Southwest Houston Apartments Change Hands

Ilan Investments sold Winding Trails Apartments in Houston to One Real Estate Investment. The 438-unit community was 93 percent occupied at the time of sale.

ARA Newmark Brokers 882-Unit Atlanta Community Sale

Managing Director Chad DeFoor represented the sellers of the three-building portfolio, affiliates of Oz Real Estate and CF Real Estate Services. The buyer was Balfour Beatty Communities.

Tradition Senior Living Enters Houston

The company broke ground on a 316-unit community slated for completion in late 2018. The two-building property will offer a continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living and memory care.