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With Agencies Cracking Down on Mortgage Fraud, CRE Lenders Face a New Era of Accountability

by Lynn Peisner

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), government sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and criminal authorities are cracking down on fraud in commercial mortgage lending. They have more motivation than ever because the increased incidence of fraud has impacted the agencies’ balance sheets — Fannie Mae reported earlier this year a $752 million charge to cover losses related to multifamily lending fraud. Moreover, the Trump administration’s desire to conduct a public share offering for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has encouraged the agencies to shift losses from non-performing loans …

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NorthPeak Commercial Advisors Opens Houston Office

by Lynn Peisner

HOUSTON — NorthPeak Commercial Advisors, a Denver-based brokerage, has opened a branch in Texas. The firm handles asset acquisitions and dispositions, 1031 exchanges, underwriting and advisory services in the multifamily, office, retail and industrial sectors. The team based out of the new Texas office, located in Houston, specializes in multifamily investments and is led by Travis Purvis, a Texas native with a 31-year career in the oil and gas industry. Licensed Texas broker Matt Lewallen and Partner Kevin Calame also will support the new business.

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How Pocket Communities Can Meet Urban Redevelopment Needs, Create Public-Private Partnership Opportunities

by Lynn Peisner

By Miles AlexanderAlexander Goshen Traditional, large-scale urban developments have failed to create vibrant, sustainable neighborhoods. Pocket communities represent a transformative approach that addresses those fundamental shortcomings through innovative public-private partnerships and financing mechanisms. Small-scale developments of eight to 12 homes clustered around shared common spaces are experiencing significant growth as municipalities, developers and investors recognize their superior capacity to foster community connection, financial viability and environmental sustainability. What Are Pocket Communities? Pocket neighborhoods are clustered groups of smaller residences gathered around a shared open space, such as a garden courtyard, …

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Berkadia Arranges $15.4 Million ReFi for Metro St. Louis Community

by Lynn Peisner

ST. PETERS, MO. — Berkadia has arranged a $15.4 million Freddie Mac refinancing loan for Pure St. Peters, a 143-unit community in the northwest St. Louis suburb of St. Peters. Charles Foschini, Christopher Apone and Shannon Wilson of Berkadia Miami secured the financing on behalf of the sponsor, Tilden Legacy Pure St. Peters Apartments LLC. The property was 94 percent occupied at the time of the loan closing. Located at 2100 Pure St., the three-story community was built in 2019 and offers one- and two-bedroom apartments with open-concept layouts. Amenities at …

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The Davis Cos. Breaks Ground on Industrial Conversion Project in Greater Boston

by Lynn Peisner

MEDFORD, MASS. — Boston-based developer The Davis Cos. broke ground in August on The Clayborn, an industrial-to-multifamily conversion project at 970 Fellsway in Medford, seven miles northwest of Boston. The company bought the 7.9-acre site, which was home to a self-storage facility, in 2019 for $25 million. According to a LinkedIn post quoting Davis, the project cost is approximately $78 million. The development team includes Plumb House as general contractor, Bohler as civil engineer, WSP as mechanical engineer and H+O as the structural engineer. Cube 3 is the project architect, …

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Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale in Metro Indianapolis

by Lynn Peisner

NOBLESVILLE, IND. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Deer Chase, a 288-unit property in Noblesville, 34 miles northwest of Indianapolis. The seller was the unidentified original developer, and the buyer was an undisclosed, locally operated company. The property was built in 2004 on approximately 13 acres and includes a unit mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom floor plans, all of which feature private entrances, full-size washers and dryers and exterior storage space. A fitness center, pool, playground and sports courts are among the community’s amenities. The sales …

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Karlin Buys The Brady in Uptown Dallas

by Lynn Peisner

DALLAS — Karlin Real Estate has acquired The Brady, a high-rise property located at 2728 Cedar Springs Road in Uptown Dallas. Karlin has developed and acquired approximately 1,100 multifamily units in Austin, but this is the Los Angeles-based investment firm’s first multifamily acquisition in Dallas. The Brady includes 300 units. Karlin plans to upgrade the property with capital improvements and management services. The acquisition was financed in partnership with Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies.

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Joint Venture Lands $76 Million Bridge Financing for Hotel-to-Multifamily Portfolio

by Lynn Peisner

BALTIMORE — M&T Realty Capital Corp. has provided a $76.2 million bridge loan for the GoodHomes portfolio owned by GoodHomes Communities and PILOT Real Estate Group. The portfolio consists of five former hotel properties that have been converted to workforce housing, totaling 886 units. The properties are located in Detroit, Fayetteville, North Carolina, Groton, Connecticut, and Warwick, Rhode Island. The bridge loan will refinance existing first lien debt and preferred equity, providing the sponsor with the capital needed to complete lease-up and stabilization. Four of the five properties benefit from …

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Presidium Opens Valley View in Farmers Branch, Texas

by Lynn Peisner

FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS — Texas-based developer Presidium has completed Presidium Valley View, a 348-unit project located in the northern Dallas metro of Farmers Branch. Units come in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans and range in size from 573 to 1,631 square feet. Residences are furnished with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, kitchen islands, built-in desks, private balconies, keyless entry mechanisms and individual washers and dryers. Indoors, the property houses a fitness center, clubroom area, coffee bar, theater lounge with a golf simulator and coworking spaces. Outdoor amenities include …

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Pegasus Arranges $10.8 Million Sale in Chicago

by Lynn Peisner

CHICAGO — Pegasus, a Los Angeles-based real estate advisory firm, has arranged the $10.8 million sale of an eight-building, 94-unit portfolio in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood. The seller was a California-based family office that inherited the property in 2024. The buyer was an undisclosed local multifamily operator completing a 1031-exchange transaction. The buildings are located at 6705 to 6737 N. California Ave. The unit mix includes 36 studios, 55 one-bedrooms and three two-bedrooms. They buyer is planning to self-manage the property and complete renovations.

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