Cities
U.S. Bank Completes Financing Deal for Two L.A. Senior Affordable Housing Projects
An important financing deal securing the future of two urban senior housing developments in Los Angeles was completed last week when U.S. Bank confirmed that it is providing $55.1 million for the projects. The two affordable housing complexes have groundbreaking ceremonies scheduled this month. U.S. Bank is working with the Retirement Housing Foundation to get the two developments done. The banking giant will present the organization with a $30,000 check, in support of its current senior housing endeavors.
Champion Acquires 352-Unit M-F Complex in Hilliard for $10M
Champion, a privately-held, fully-integrated, multi-family investment firm based in Westerville, announced last week the acquisition of a 352-unit apartment complex in Hilliard. The transaction was closed on May 31.
Detroit and Other Michigan Cities to Share $100 Million Demolition Grant
In an effort to solve the issue of blighted and dangerous properties across the state and reduce crime in neighborhoods, Gov. Rick Snyder last week announced that the U.S. Department of the Treasury granted $100 million under a pilot program that enables states to decide locally on actions that prevent foreclosures and support the housing recovery.
Arlington’s Newly Built Grayson Flats Sold for $33M
Insight Property Group and Buvermo Investments Inc. have sold the Grayson Flats apartments in Arlington last month for $33 million, or roughly $492,500 per unit. The buyer, an affiliate of local development company Silverwood Companies, acquired the property about a month after it was finished.
$238 Million Uplands Residential Community Opens In Baltimore
Uplands, a new, $238 million residential community located in Baltimore, oficially opened its gates to the public on Monday, June 3.
Milestone Apartments REIT to Pay $46 Million for Alpharetta Community
According to an official company announcement, Milestone Apartments REIT has agreed to pay $46 million for the Century Windermere, a 346-unit Class A multifamily apartment community located in the Alpharetta/Cumming submarket of Atlanta.
Presidio Apartments Becomes Bell Lake Creek after Bell Partners Acquisition
The Austin Presidio Apartments community has been acquired by the investors from Bell Partners Inc. on May 30th. The transaction cost has not been made public, but the property, which will stay under the management of Bell Partners, will change its name into Bell Lake Creek.
Greystone Funds $6 Million Acquisition of Portsmouth M-F Complex
Greystone, a financial services and private investment group with headquarters in New York, announced this week it has closed on a $6 million Delegated Underwriting and Servicing loan from Fannie Mae. The loan will be used for the acquisition of Cedarfield at Churchland Apartments in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Construction Begins on New Luxury Residential Development in San Gabriel Valley
Construction has begun on the latest San Gabriel Valley mixed-use development. Hutton Companies recently announced that its new project, La Verne Village, has broken ground and is now set to meet its construction deadline, in Q1 of 2014. The developer is investing approximately $43 million into the luxury apartment community that will be located at 2855 Foothill Boulevard, along the Historic Route 66, in the city of La Verne. Ontario-based NAI Capital is currently handling retail leasing for the property.
Amstar and Allied Realty to Break Ground on 332-Unit Luxury Apartment Project in Central Denver
Locally-based real estate investment manager, Amstar has partnered with Allied Orion Holdings, a Texas- and Colorado-based apartment developer, and recently announced it will start construction on a 332-unit apartment project in the Highlands/Jefferson Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The project, dubbed 2785 Speer is scheduled to break ground this month and is expected to be completed in the spring of 2015.