Detroit
Hunt Mortgage Provides Refi for 2 MI Affordable Properties
The $9.5 million investment in Joseph’s Run Apartments in Midland and Roxbury Court Apartments in Clio will be used to refinance both properties.
Detroit’s Slow Acceleration
The metro is on the verge of an economic turnaround, largely due to its broad-based employment growth. This restoration is reflected in the local multifamily market’s improving fundamentals, as well.
Meridian Arranges Loan for MI Luxury Property
The 10-year fixed-rate CMBS financing was secured on behalf of The Harrison, a community located in Royal Oak, Mich.
Historic Lafayette Park’s First Luxury Community in 40 Years
DuCharme Place is a $45 million multifamily project inspired by architect Mies’ design of Lafayette Park, the historic district near which the community is situated. The 185-unit development was financed through a HUD loan, one of the only sources of financing for the few ground-up housing projects planned in Detroit in the early 2000s.
How Mission Lenders Fueled Motor City’s Comeback
After the housing crash, Detroit’s revival was powered by mission lenders. Nearly 42 percent of investment in Detroit real estate was possible with financing from such alternative financing organizations. Urban Institute’s Brett Theodos filled MHN in on mission lending and its opportunities for expansion.
The Senior Housing Boom’s Ripple Effect
Assisted living occupancy fell to its lowest in eight years, despite record absorption, according to NIC’s 2017 second quarter report. San Jose had the highest occupancy, while Detroit recorded the biggest rent growth.
Greystone Enters Michigan Market with New JV
The new joint venture with Commercial Property Advisors will focus on providing multifamily advisory services for clients in Michigan. Cary Belovicz will lead the new organization as an executive managing director.
Affordable Housing Portfolio Secures $142M in Financing
Harmony Housing tapped KeyBank Real Estate Capital to provide loans to six of its properties, located in Texas, Michigan, Wisconsin and Florida. Each property reserves half of the units for residents making 60 percent of the area median income.
Greystone Provides $79M FHA Loan for Michigan Portfolio
The portfolio includes both market-rate and affordable housing communities that will be renovated using the funds. Most of the properties are owned by the Altman Cos.
Detroit: Far From Singing the Blues
Despite numerous headwinds, the city is gamely bouncing back, thanks to concerted efforts by public and private sources to bring commerce and households back to the area.