Nashville – Knoxville

Knoxville: No Longer in Nashville’s Shadow?

Both investors and developers are actively seeking opportunities in the market, which is expected to add new units at a rate that has not been met since 2011.

Population Growth Sustains Demand in Nashville

The city is slowly diversifying its economy, venturing from reliance on the entertainment industry. In response to the growing demand, developers are ramping up construction, with more than 13,000 units underway as of July.

The Metropolitan

Michaelson Acquires 520-Unit TN Community

Purchased for $48 million, The Metropolitan features one- and two-bedroom floorplans. The community has undergone a multi-million dollar renovation over the past few years.

Cush & Wake Secures $40M Loan for Nashville-Area Community

Middleburg Real Estate Partners plans to build a 328-unit apartment property in Franklin, Tenn. Mike Ryan, Telly Fathaly and Brian Linnihan of Cushman & Wakefield’s Atlanta team originated the senior debt as well as the joint venture equity.

Renovated Downtown Nashville Community Trades for $27M

A Covenant Capital Group fund sold the 170-unit 500 Fifth Ave. The deal follows a $4 million renovation process the firm completed at the 56-year-old building.

Top 10 Markets for Supply Growth

Decelerating rent growth and stagnant or falling occupancy rates suggest that developers can no longer expect the same returns experienced in recent years. As a result, development will likely slow down. According to Yardi Matrix data, these 10 markets are expected to see the greatest increases to supply this year.

BRT Nabs 509-Unit DFW Community

BRT Apartments Corp. purchased Mercer Crossing from Provident Realty Advisors for roughly $86 million. For the acquisition, the buyer obtained a $55.2 million loan from Barings Multifamily Capital.

Strawberry Fields Refinances TN Skilled Nursing Facilities

The $27.2 million HUD guaranteed loans from Capital One Multifamily Finance have a 35-year term at a 3.43 percent fixed interest rate. The REIT acquired the three properties last year.

OakPoint Lands Nashville-Area Luxury Community

Homestead Rental Properties sold The Luxe at Indian Lake Village, a 94-unit property in Hendersonville, Tenn. This marks OakPoint’s fourth recent midstate acquisition.

Bell Murfreesboro

Continental Realty Acquires $47M TN Community

The purchase was made on behalf of Continental Realty Fund IV LP. This represents the fifth residential community and ninth asset purchased by the fund, as well as the first in Tennessee.