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Grego, Eagle Partners Lock in $56 Million for Second Phase of Minneapolis-Area TOD

by Lynn Peisner

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. — Greco and Eagle Ridge Partners have secured $55.6 million in debt and equity financing to complete the second phase of The Fox & The Grouse in Eden Prairie, 18 miles southwest of Minneapolis. JLL Capital Markets arranged the package, consisting of a $39.1 million, three-year, floating-rate loan through MidWestOne Bank and $16.5 million in joint venture equity from Amstar Group. The six-story community will offer a mix of studios and one-, two- and three-bedroom units, with a quarter of the units designated as affordable with rents …

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Lifestyle Communities Lands $110 Million ReFi for Charleston Mixed-Use Project

by Lynn Peisner

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Dwight Mortgage Trust has provided a $110 million bridge loan to Ohio-based developer Lifestyle Communities. The loan will refinance existing construction debt, cover transaction costs and fund remaining construction expenses for LC Line and Low, a 277-unit mixed-use development in Charleston. Dwight Capital’s Brandon Baksh, Noah Greenwald and Talisse Thompson led the transaction. Amenities at the new property include a resort-style pool, a clubhouse, fitness center with saunas and cold plunges, coworking spaces and a parking deck. On-site retail and dining include The Goat Restaurant & Bar …

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Investment SalesMidwestMinnesota

Venture Development Buys Minnesota Active Adult Property

by Lynn Peisner

WAITE PARK, MINN. — Podawiltz Development Corp. has sold Park Villa Apartments in Waite Park, about 70 miles northwest of Minneapolis in the St. Cloud metro area. JLL arranged the sale, representing Podawiltz in the deal, and procured the buyers, Noel Johnson and Jamison Kohout of Venture Development Group. The sales price was not disclosed. The 95-unit active adult community features 71 one-story, cottage-style units and 24 two-story townhome apartments with private garages. Park Villa was constructed in 1991 and renovated in 2008. It sits on about 7 acres.

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FloridaInvestment SalesNewsSoutheast

Ownership of The Preserve in Jacksonville Changes Hands

by Lynn Peisner

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. —  Becovic Management Group has sold The Preserve in Jacksonville to Safe Harbor Investments LLC. JLL Capital Markets arranged the sale, representing Becovic in the deal. The sales price was not disclosed. The Preserve, a 192-unit property built in 2024, is comprised of one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include a resort-style pool with a sun deck, a 24-hour fitness center, coworking spaces with Wi-Fi and a resident lounge with a coffee bar and pet spa.

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Radom Capital Secures Financing, Breaks Ground on Houston Adaptive Reuse Project

by Lynn Peisner

HOUSTON — Radom Capital and Asana Partners have secured construction financing for and broken ground on Clock Tower Residences in Houston, the multifamily portion of the JV’s Heights Clocktower mixed-use project in Houston’s Heights neighborhood. JLL arranged a four-year construction loan through Veritex Community Bank. The project is a redevelopment of the Heights Clock Tower building, which dates back to approximately 1894. Radom acquired the property in 2020, according to the Houston Business Journal and CoStar, and co-owns the building with retail real estate investment firm Asana Partners. Clock Tower …

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AvalonBay Sells Seattle Asset for $63.3 Million

by Lynn Peisner

REDMOND, WASH. — AvalonBay (NYSE: AVB) has sold Archstone Redmond Lakeview Apartments, a 166-unit community in Redmond, 15 miles west of Seattle to TruAmerica. CBRE arranged the $63.3 million sale. Archstone Redmond Lakeview Apartments was built in 1987 on the Lake Sammamish waterfront. The property has one- and two-bedroom units with private patios, walk-in closets and fireplaces. It also has direct access to a private dock with 45 income-generating boat slips. Community amenities include a renovated clubhouse, fitness center, canoe parking, a pet area and an outdoor deck with views …

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Berkadia Arranges Acquisition Financing for Naples, Florida, Deal

by Lynn Peisner

NAPLES, FLA. — Interface Properties has acquired Wild Pines of Naples from an undisclosed seller and undisclosed total sales price. Berkadia arranged $26.6 million in acquisition financing, which includes a $20.6 million senior loan and an additional $6 million supplemental through Freddie Mac. Senior Managing Director Mitch Sinberg, Director Michael Basinski and Managing Directors Scott Wadler, Brad Williamson and Matt Robbins led the Berkadia team. Half of the community’s 200 units are income-restricted, but specifics weren’t disclosed. The property was built in multiple phases between 1968 and 2001. Wild Pines …

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To Click or to Connect: Nailing the Balance Between Leasing Tech and Human Touch

by Lynn Peisner

By Kim Young In multifamily leasing, striking the right balance between automation and human connection isn’t just a technological decision. It’s the difference between signing a lease and losing a prospect forever.  ​According to the 2024 NMHC/Grace Hill Renter Preferences Survey Report, 73 percent of renters expect digital leasing options, yet 67 percent say personal interaction influences their decisions. These numbers tell a compelling story that every operator should heed.  ​As managers, we aren’t merely optimizing workflows. We’re orchestrating living experiences that transform curious browsers into committed residents. Then we …

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Franklin Street opens Dallas Office, Appoints Chibuzor Nnaji to Lead Multifamily 

by Lynn Peisner

DALLAS — Franklin Street, a Tampa, Florida-based real estate firm whose services include investment sales and property management, has opened an office in Dallas and hired Chibuzor Nnaji as a managing director to lead a multifamily investment sales team. Prior to joining Franklin Street, Nnaji served as senior managing director at Global Real Estate Advisors (GREA). Dallas is Franklin Street’s 11th office. In May of this year, the firm opened its Nashville office, and in late 2024, it opened an office in Cincinnati, where the company’s student housing team is …

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Leasing Begins at The Riverie in Brooklyn’s Greenpoint Neighborhood

by Lynn Peisner

NEW YORK CITY — Lendlease has launched pre-leasing at The Riverie, an 834-unit mixed-income development in the Greenpoint area of Brooklyn that fronts the East River. Thirty percent of the units are designated affordable, but specific rent caps were not disclosed. Designed by Marvel Architects, The Riverie includes a 37-story and a 20-story tower with a connected mid-rise podium. The property also includes approximately 13,000 square feet of retail space, as well as an 18,000-square-foot public waterfront esplanade connecting to the India Street Pier, which is served by the NYC …

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