FORNEY, TEXAS — A joint venture between Legacy Partners and The Resmark Cos. has begun leasing for Rylan at Gateway, a 336-unit community in Forney, about 22 miles east of Dallas. Rylan at Gateway is located at 1205 Gateway Blvd. within Gateway, a 2,000-acre master-planned development. The community consists of five three-story buildings. Apartments come in a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom layouts and range from 540 to 1,374 square feet. Units feature smart home technology, Wi-Fi connectivity, stainless steel appliances, wood-style flooring and full-size washers and dryers. Select …
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INDIANAPOLIS — The Annex Group has hired Matt Keane as vice president of public-private partnerships (P3) and promoted Matt Zetzl to the role of P3 development manager. Keane will provide business development and partnership solutions while leading the Indianapolis-based firm’s P3 team. Zetzl will be responsible for P3 procurement and advancing Annex’s P3 community impact plans.
ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA. — Altis Cardinal has sold Eight Winds, a 280-unit community located at 50 Wexford Way in St. Augustine, roughly 40 miles south of Jacksonville, Florida. Debartolo Development LLC purchased the asset for an undisclosed price. Cliff Taylor and Joe Ayers of JLL Capital Markets represented Altis Cardinal in the transaction. Eight Winds consists of 297,428 square feet of rentable space. The community offers a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Residents have access to amenities such as a pool, fitness center, pickleball courts and multiple indoor …
PHOENIX — ZOM Living has secured financing for the development of Azola Desert Ridge, a 416-unit community in Phoenix. The funding includes $88 million in construction financing, as well as a joint venture equity investment from Origin Investments. Azola Desert Ridge will offer 416 units across multiple four-story buildings. The garden-style community will feature one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments ranging from 730 to 1,533 square feet. Amenities include a pool and deck, fitness center, dog park, pet grooming salon, glam room, podcast room, individual offices for residents and a self-service market …
NEW YORK CITY — S3 Capital has provided a $210 million construction loan for a 28-story mixed-use project located at 6208 Eighth Ave. in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn. Chicago-based Watermark Capital is the project’s sponsor. The company obtained the financing alongside its joint venture partner, Rubin Equities. Once completed, the development will consist of 497 apartment units and 100,000 square feet of retail space. Residents will have access to shared amenities such as a fitness center, rooftop terrace, bike storage, a yoga room, sauna, screening room and coworking spaces. The project is …
Property owners are learning how to provide fast internet at their communities for good reason. According to a 2024 renter preferences survey by the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) and Grace Hill, high-speed internet is one of the top requirements for renters today. Ninety percent of respondents said they would not rent without it. Lisa Clark, senior director, MDU sales, with Lumos goes a step further, calling internet the “fourth utility,” behind water, electricity and gas. Consistently strong internet doesn’t just power remote work and streaming services, it’s the fuel …
JACKSON, MISS. — Gulf Coast Housing Partnership (GCHP) and local nonprofit organization Midtown Partners Inc. have opened Noel Place, a 27-unit affordable housing asset located at 144 Noel St. in Jackson. About 60 percent of Noel Place’s apartments will be reserved for special needs residents, including people with disabilities and senior citizens. Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and BankPlus awarded GCHP with a $499,000 grant to help fund the construction of Noel Place. Other project partners include Mississippi Home Corp. and Mississippi Regional Housing Authority No. VI.
NEW YORK CITY — S3 Capital has provided $300 million in construction financing for the development of a mixed-use project located in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens. Henry Bodek of Galaxy Capital arranged the loan on behalf of KS Group and Alma Realty Corp., two developers based in Newark and Long Island City, respectively. Upon completion, the development will comprise 731 apartments across one 26-story tower and three mid-rise buildings. The project will offer affordable housing units with the support of a 421a tax abatement, which provides a period of exemption from real …
DENVER — Atlas Real Estate, a Denver-based owner and operator of single-family rental (SFR) and build-to-rent assets, has promoted Eric Thorsen to the position of chief investment officer. In his new role, Thorsen will oversee the firm’s investment strategy, including joint ventures, acquisitions, dispositions, asset management and data strategy. He joined Atlas Real Estate as an analyst and has since helped execute about $2 billion in SFR transactions.
DALLAS — Sunrise Realty Trust Inc., a lender on the Tannenbaum Capital Group (TCG) Real Estate platform, has closed on a $46.5 million commitment to a $62 million senior loan for the refinancing of The Bohéme, a 352-unit community in Dallas. TCG Real Estate originated the loan. The remaining $15.5 million of the total loan is held by an affiliate on the TCG Real Estate platform. Kairoi Residential is the sponsor. The Bohéme was built in 2023. The community rises eight stories across from Lake Cliff Park within the Bishop …