Cities

Tackling San Diego’s Affordable Housing Crunch

San Diego is dealing with its most severe affordability crisis in 25 years. Local developer Affirmed Housing’s Jim Silverwood and SVA Architects’ Ernesto Vasquez share their views on local housing legislation and trends in the sector.

Manhattan Market Gains Momentum

Rents, occupancy and development are all on the rise. The financial sector, in particular, is providing an influx of affluent residents looking to live in the borough’s most popular neighborhoods.

San Jose Luxury Community Trades for $104M

Republic Urban Properties sold the 2015-built, 218-unit asset located within a mile of downtown. HFF represented the seller and procured the buyer.

YOUnion at Columbia

SmartStop Affiliate Closes Equity Raising for Student Housing Portfolio

The Power 5 Conference Student Housing I DST comprises YOUnion @ Columbia, a 760-bed community, and YOUnion @ Ann Harbor, a 345-bed property.

Tampa Property Trades for $36M

Harbor Group International sold the community to Frankforter Group. Fannie Mae facilitated the transaction with $28.9 million in acquisition financing.

Demand Outstrips Supply in Las Vegas

The metro has one of the most affordable business climates in the U.S., attracting companies and residents alike, mainly from neighboring Southern California.

Avalon Arundel Crossing

AvalonBay Buys $83M Luxury Asset in Suburban Baltimore

A joint venture between Trammell Crow Residential and an affiliate of Western & Southern Financial Group sold the 310-unit community in Linthicum Heights, Md.

Oxford Properties Sells Newly Built FL Community

PGIM Real Estate Finance provided the buyer with a 10-year, non-recourse Freddie Mac acquisition mortgage, which amortizes over 30 years.

Jacksonville Affordable Community Opens Doors

The Vestcor Cos.’ 96-unit senior living asset—the first in Clay County—welcomed its first residents, approximately one year after breaking ground.

Sunshine State Portfolio Changes Hands for $98M

Priderock Capital Partners has picked up the two Class B communities, totaling 550 units, with $67 million in acquisition financing from Freddie Mac.