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Fairstead Acquires, Plans to Renovate Affordable Community in Hampton Roads Region

by Lynn Peisner

CHESAPEAKE, VA. — Fairstead has acquired Landmark Apartments, a 120-unit affordable housing community in Chesapeake, for $34.8 million. The New York City-based affordable housing developer is also planning to redevelop the property. Construction on the renovations is slated to begin in January 2026 and to be complete by mid-2027. All units are reserved for tenants earning no more than 60 percent of the area median income. Located at 2900 Fireside Road, Landmark Apartments consists of 15 two-floor garden-style buildings that offer 72 two-bedroom units and 48 three-bedroom units. Fairstead’s renovation …

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Tackling the Loneliness Crisis Through Affordable Housing

by Lynn Peisner

The holiday season is a time filled with laughter, celebration and meaningful connections. Families gather, and communities come alive. But amid the joy, the holidays also serve as a powerful reminder of an issue affecting millions of Americans: loneliness. While this season highlights togetherness, it can also intensify the isolation felt by those who lack supportive communities or stable housing, a reality that has become impossible to ignore. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, loneliness is now a public health crisis, affecting half of all U.S. adults. Its effects go …

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Eagle Partners Buys San Gabriel Valley Asset for $107 Million, Converts to Affordable Housing

by Lynn Peisner

HACIENDA HEIGHTS, CALIF. — Eagle Partners has acquired Hills at Hacienda Heights, a 350-unit community about 20 miles east of Los Angeles in Hacienda Heights. The asset traded for $107 million. Institutional Property Advisors (IPA) arranged the sale, representing the undisclosed seller, and $71 million in acquisition financing for the buyer. Kevin Green, Joseph Grabiec and Gregory Harris led IPA’s team. Eagle Partners will convert the property from market-rate to affordable housing, restricting rents at 80 percent of area median income. Project partners in the conversion included Red Stone Equity …

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Berkadia Arranges $32.4 Million Loan for The Stagg Group

by Lynn Peisner

NEW YORK CITY — Berkadia has arranged a $32.4 million Freddie Mac construction take-out loan on behalf of The Stagg Group. The affordable housing developer, owner and investor will use the funds to retire the existing construction loan on The Riverdale Tower. The 89-unit property is 100 percent occupied. Berkadia’s Matt Nihan arranged the financing. Located at 3745 Riverdale Ave., The Riverdale Tower was completed in 2024 and is an 18-story high-rise offering a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom units ranging from 400 to 900 square feet. The property …

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WinnCos. Completes Affordable Housing Redevelopment in Providence

by Lynn Peisner

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — WinnDevelopment, the development arm of WinnCos., has completed the $29.3 million renovation of 17 townhouse-style buildings at Lockwood Plaza Apartments in Providence. The redevelopment, completed in partnership with the City of Prividence and RIHousing, extends affordability at the property for 40 years. RIHousing is an agency created by the state legislature in 1973 to provide financing and resources to help Rhode Islanders afford housing through loans, grants, education and assistance. Multiple funding partners were involved, including Citizens Bank, which provided construction financing and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit …

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Merchants Capital Secures $152.3 Million for Affordable Housing Development in Suburban Columbus, Ohio

by Lynn Peisner

WHITEHALL, OHIO — Merchants Capital has secured $152.3 million in financing for the construction of The Aries Lofts, a 315-unit affordable housing community LDG Development is building in Whitehall, located about 8 miles east of downtown Columbus, Ohio. The financing package includes a $42.7 million Freddie Mac permanent loan, a $60 million tax-exempt construction loan, an $8 million equity bridge loan provided by Merchants Bank and $41.6 million in 4 percent Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity. Upon completion, which is estimated to be 2027, The Aries Lofts will offer …

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CEI Launches Affordable Housing Investment Partnership

by Lynn Peisner

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles-based developer Cypress Equity Investments (CEI) and an unnamed Florida-based investment firm have partnered to build or acquire approximately $1.2 billion worth of affordable housing communities. The venture is being launched with 11 ground-up projects that are already in place in California and Florida. Target markets for future opportunities include the Carolinas, Tennessee, Texas and some markets in the Northeast. Some of the deal characteristics CEI is seeking will include communities with on-site resident services, developments that partner with nonprofits and acquisitions of other existing institutional …

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Holladay Begins Development of The Opaline, the First Phase of a Nashville Mixed-Use Project

by Lynn Peisner

NASHVILLE, TENN. — Locally based affordable and workforce housing developer Holladay Ventures has secured funding and is expected to break ground in late November on The Opaline, a 251-unit property for renters earning up to 60 percent of area median income. Completion is slated for 2028. The Opaline is the first of three phases of Holladay’s Artist Hill project, a 39-acre master planned community that is projected to include rental and for-sale residential, retail, creative workspaces, green spaces, walking trails and other community amenities. The Opaline’s development site is currently …

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POAH Breaks Ground on Affordable Housing in Portland, Maine

by Lynn Peisner

PORTLAND, MAINE — Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) has closed on construction financing for Lambert Woods North, a 72-unit affordable housing development that will be built in the North Deering neighborhood. POAH acquired the wooded lot from the City of Portland through an RFP process. The one-, two- and three-bedroom units will be reserved for renters earning 60 percent of area median income. The Maine State Housing Authority is providing 4 percent Low-Income Housing Tax Credits as well as construction and permanent loans. The project also is backed by several …

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Jonathan Rose Cos. Opens $133 Million Affordable Housing Community in San Francisco

by Lynn Peisner

SAN FRANCISCO — Jonathan Rose Cos. has opened Oscar James Residences, located about 1.4 miles from the 866-acre Hunters Point Shipyard in San Francisco. This project marks New York City-based Jonathan Rose Cos.’ first ground-up development in San Francisco and its second in California. Oscar James Residences was co-developed with nonprofit partner Bayview Senior Services, though the project is conventional affordable housing, not seniors housing. The $132.9 million project was made possible through a combination of public and private funding sources, with Bank of America serving as an equity investor …

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