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Wood Partners Breaks Ground in Fort Worth

by Lynn Peisner

FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Wood Partners has broken ground on Alta River Park in Fort Worth. Development of the 365-unit community will be complete by spring 2027. Units will be offered as studios or one-, two-, or three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include a resort-style pool, pet facilities, a pickleball court, outdoor activity space, bike storage, a sky deck and direct trail access to the Trinity Clearfork trail system, which is an interconnected network of hiking trails spanning approximately 100 miles.

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LEDG Closes Financing to Preserve and Renovate Dallas Affordable Housing

by Lynn Peisner

DALLAS — LEDG Capital has secured the financing necessary to convert an existing mixed-income property to an all-affordable community and to complete a $5.2 million renovation. Under the plan, the 90 market rate units at Paradise Gardens will be converted to affordable housing for 30 years under a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit agreement, while the Housing Assistance Payment contract protecting the remaining 23 units, which was due to expire in May 2025, will be renewed for 20 years. Under the new rent and income restrictions, apartments will be affordable to households …

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Investment SalesNewsWashingtonWestern

Kennedy Wilson JV Acquires Seattle High-Rise for $173 Million

by Lynn Peisner

SEATTLE — Kennedy Wilson has partnered with Japan-based companies Kenedix and Hulic Co. to acquire The Danforth in Seattle for $173 million. A Whole Foods is the sole ground-floor retail tenant in the 265-unit community. Vanbarton Group, which has owned the asset since 2019, was the seller. Beverly Hills, California-based Kennedy Wilson has a 10 percent interest in the deal and invested $6.6 million of equity in the venture. Kennedy Wilson also will serve as asset manager for the partnership, receiving an undisclosed fee for that service. The Danforth is …

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Industry VoicesOperations

What Every Owner Should Know about Accessibility Compliance

by Lynn Peisner

By Mike Stewart In recent years, multifamily property owners have faced a rising number of lawsuits from “serial plaintiffs” or “testers” alleging noncompliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Housing Act (FHA) regulations. These legal challenges can impose substantial financial burdens on multifamily owners, encompassing not only costs associated with rectifying legitimate violations, but also the cost to defend a lawsuit and potentially pay fines, damages and the plaintiff’s legal fees. The ADA and the FHA are landmark pieces of legislation that prohibit discrimination based on disability. …

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DevelopmentNewsTexas

Development Wraps on Austin’s Presidium Tech Ridge

by Lynn Peisner

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Locally based developer Presidium has completed construction of Presidium Tech Ridge in Northeast Austin. The 358-unit community was built on 14 acres, 4 of which were preserved as park land with access to a spring-fed creek and walking trails. Humphreys & Partners was the architect. The community was designed to serve workers in the tech industry, representing about 16 percent of the metro area’s workforce, according to the Austin Chamber. Sustainable features include a centralized hot-water system meant to reduce energy usage, thermal windows, energy-saving appliances, electric-vehicle …

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Build-to-RentFinanceFloridaNewsSoutheast

JLL Capital Markets Arranges $114 Million in Construction Takeout Loans for EDEN Living

by Lynn Peisner

WEST MELBOURNE AND JACKSONVILLE, FLA. —  JLL Capital Markets has arranged $114 million in bridge loans on behalf of BTR developer EDEN Living to refinance existing construction debt on two properties. The package includes a $70 million loan for the 373-unit EDEN at Heritage Lakes in West Melbourne and a $44 million loan for the 265-unit EDEN at Kendall West in Jacksonville. The direct lender of the construction takeout loans was not disclosed. Both properties were developed in 2024. JLL Capital Market’s Debt Advisory team representing the borrower was led by …

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Lument Closes $90.6 Million in Fannie Mae Loans to Refinance Chicago Portfolio

by Lynn Peisner

CHICAGO — Lument has provided $90.6 million in Fannie Mae loans to refinance four Chicago properties with a total of 654 units. All the communities are located in the Lakeview neighborhood on the city’s North Side and were constructed in the 1920s.  Lument, a Fannie Mae lender approved to originate and service loans under the agency’s Delegated Underwriting and Servicing (DUS) program, secured the debt on behalf of BJB Properties. The loans replace existing life company debt for BJB, a Chicago-based operator focused on long-term holds. Evan Hom, a senior …

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BerkadiaInvestment SalesNewsWashingtonWestern

Berkadia Arranges Seattle Suburb Sale of Foster Creek

by Lynn Peisner

TUKWILA, WASH. — Investors Management Group has sold Foster Creek, a 179-unit property in Tukwila, 12 miles south of Seattle. According to the Puget Sound Business Journal, the sales price was $28.3 million, and the buyer was Spokane Indian Housing Authority. Managing Directors Benjamin Johnson and David Sorensen, Director George Pallis, Associate Director Peter Dudunakis and Senior Managing Director Kenny Dudunakis of Berkadia Seattle led the transaction on behalf of the seller. Senior Managing Director Tim Leonard and Managing Director Chris Crump of Berkadia Dallas secured the acquisition financing on …

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Empira Group Secures $111 Million Loan, Breaks Ground on The Perrin in Miami

by Lynn Peisner

MIAMI — Newmark has arranged a $111 million construction loan, funded by Goldman Sachs, for the construction of The Perrin in Miami. The borrower and developer, The Empira Group, has broken ground on the 26-story, 310-unit project in the Brickell neighborhood. Construction is slated for completion in 2028. The project will include 2,500 square feet of ground-floor retail, 380 parking spaces and a mix of studio to three-bedroom units. Amenities include a fitness center with a yoga room, coworking spaces, a resort-style pool with cabanas and grills and a rooftop …

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