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Investcorp Snags Phoenix Community for $50M

The 582-unit Tuscany Palms in Mesa, Ariz., last traded in 2014, when P.B. Bell paid $29.5 million for its acquisition.

Gregg Loubier, partner in Alston & Bird's Finance Group

Changing the HVCRE Rules: What to Expect

In a strict lending environment, the clarification of High Volatility Commercial Real Estate (HVCRE) regulation could help improve loan terms for investors and developers. However, the long-awaited changes, stipulated in a bill referred to the House Financial Services Committee, have little chance of being approved and implemented, Alston & Bird’s Gregg Loubier told MHN.

The Alexan Webster rendering

KTGY, Trammell Crow Break Ground on $135M CA Mixed-Use Project

Dubbed the Alexan Webster, the 1.42-acre destination will include 234 luxury apartments with 15 percent of its units designated as affordable. Completion is scheduled for summer 2019.

10 Markets with the Lowest Expected Supply Growth

The multifamily industry has experienced a recent boom. But with a risk of oversaturation in some markets, development is slowing and deliveries are expected to peak.

Affordable Portland Asset Changes Hands

BRIDGE Housing acquired The Ramona, a 138-unit apartment building in the Pearl District of Portland, Ore. The fully affordable asset is LEED certified to the Gold level.

The Local Breaks Ground in Tempe

Forum Real Estate Group is developing a mixed-use project that will include a nine-story apartment community with 286 units and a ground-floor Whole Foods Market 365 store.

Inland Acquires $95M Denver Asset

Conifer Creek last traded in 2013, when Grand Peaks Properties sold it for $54.4 million. The community was 96.9 percent occupied as of May.

LMC Opens Mixed-Use Community in AZ

Nexa, located in North Tempe, Ariz., consists of 399 units and 4,300 square feet of ground-floor retail. The community is part of a larger redevelopment plan for the Apache Corridor.

Phoenix Community Scores $24M Financing

The real estate investment trust arranged the first mortgage financing for the community. Pinnacle at Union Hills was purchased for $48 million using proceeds from an equity offering.

San Jose Flea Market Redevelopment to Reach 1,000 Units

Western National Group plans to develop 560 apartments in North Village, a community included in Market Park San Jose, a 120-acre mixed-use project.