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Bishops Woods in Brookfield, Wisconsin
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McShane to Construct 203-Unit Affordable Housing Community in Brookfield, Wisconsin

by Channing Hamilton

BROOKFIELD, WIS. — McShane Construction Co. will serve as the general contractor for Bishops Woods, a 203-unit affordable housing community in the western Milwaukee suburb of Brookfield. The development is situated on nearly four acres at 350 Bishops Way. Plans call for a four-story, podium-style building atop a two-story, underground parking garage. Knothe & Bruce Architects is the project architect. Bishops Woods will offer one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities will include a clubroom, fitness center, outdoor grill area and playground. The community will be available to households earning …

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MassDevelopment Provides $21.8 Million in Bond Financing for Affordable Housing Project in Boston

by Channing Hamilton

BOSTON — MassDevelopment has provided $21.8 million in tax-exempt bond financing for a 63-unit affordable housing project current underway in Boston’s Hyde Park neighborhood. The borrower and developer is an affiliate of B’nai B’rith Housing. Eastern Bank purchased the bond. The Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities provided $16.1 million in tax credit equity for the project. The development will offer one-bedroom apartments for households earning 30, 50 or 60 percent or less of the area median income.

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The Arcadian in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Centennial Bank Provides $84.4 Million Construction Loan for Affordable Housing Project in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

by Channing Hamilton

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. — Centennial Bank has provided an $84.4 million loan to facilitate the construction of The Arcadian, an affordable housing development located in the Sistrunk District of Fort Lauderdale. Sunshine Shipyard LLC, an affiliated company of a joint venture between Fuse Group and Boca Paila LLC, was the borrower and developer.  Situated at 640 NW 7th Avenue, The Arcadian will comprise 478 apartments. The property also includes 15,000 square feet of ground-floor retail and a 212,000-square-foot parking garage. Units will be available to households earning between 100 and …

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Speakers on the “Southeast Regional Housing Authorities & Legal Update” panel
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Prevailing by Planning: Looking Ahead is Crucial to Affordable Housing Success

by Channing Hamilton

ATLANTA — There are a common set of headwinds, such as high construction costs and interest rates, facing the commercial real estate industry at large. But affordable housing development and operations come with a unique set of challenges all their own and beyond those of other sectors. Despite this, panelists at the InterFace Affordable Housing Southeast conference, held May 9 at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, expressed an optimistic outlook for the sector.  Closing out the day’s events, speakers on the “Southeast Regional Housing Authorities & Legal Update” panel …

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Annika Place in Traverse City, Michigan
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Woda Cooper Cos. Opens $14.7 Million Affordable Housing Development in Traverse City, Michigan

by Channing Hamilton

TRAVERSE CITY, MICH. — Woda Cooper Cos. has opened Annika Place, a $14.7 million affordable housing project located at 947 S. Garfield in Traverse City. Annika Place offers 53 units, including 29 one-bedroom and 24 two-bedroom residences. The property is available to households earning between 30 and 80 percent of the area median income. Monthly rates range from $377 to $1,125 depending on the income restriction and size of the unit. The Traverse City Housing Commission will provide rental assistance for eight units, which will be occupied by formerly homeless …

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Kōz in Lower Queen Anne in Seattle
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MSquared, Kōz Development Secure $48 Million in Financing for Workforce Housing Project in Seattle 

by Channing Hamilton

SEATTLE — MSquared and Kōz Development have secured $48 million in financing for Kōz in Lower Queen Anne, a 169-unit workforce housing project in downtown Seattle. The community will offer 69 units to households earning up to 80 percent of the area median income (AMI). An additional 17 apartments will be restricted through the Mandatory Housing Affordability Program for 75 years and will be available to households earning between 40 and 60 percent AMI. The remaining units will be rented as attainable workforce housing. The financing includes a $9.7 million …

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Participants in the architecture, design and construction panel at InterFace Affordable Housing Southeast
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Construction Experts Emphasize Teamwork as Key to Meeting Affordable Housing Building Standards

by Channing Hamilton

ATLANTA — In order to satisfy long-term affordability commitments, builders and designers of affordable housing must be well educated about the sector’s exacting design and construction rules, which are typically driven by the source of a project’s funding. A panel of construction experts speaking at the InterFace Affordable Housing Southeast conference held Thursday, May 9 at Cobb Galleria Centre shared insights about how their industry is meeting these standards today. The inaugural conference hosted by France Media’s InterFace Conference Group and Southeast Multifamily & Affordable Housing Business magazine drew approximately 170 industry …

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BWE Provides $8.3 Million Fannie Mae Loan for Affordable Brookstone Apartments in Waukegan, Illinois

by Channing Hamilton

WAUKEGAN, ILL. — BWE has provided a $8.3 million fixed-rate Fannie Mae MAH loan for Brookstone Apartments, a 168-unit affordable housing complex in Waukegan, 36 miles north of Chicago. Adam Gould of BWE’s Detroit office originated the loan, which features a 10-year term with 36 months of interest-only payments and a 30-year amortization. Brookstone Apartments was built in 1986. The unit mix includes 92 one-bedroom and 76 two-bedroom units. Fifty units are reserved for residents earning up to 50 percent of the area median income (AMI) and 110 are available …

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Ocean Shores Apartments in D’Iberville, Mississippi
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Red Oak Capital Holdings Provides $7.7 Million in Financing for Ocean Shores Apartments in D’Iberville, Mississippi

by Channing Hamilton

D’IBERVILLE, MISS. — Red Oak Capital Holdings LLC has provided a $7.7 million loan for Ocean Shores Apartments, a 128-unit affordable housing asset in D’Iberville. Craig Hall of CBRE brought the opportunity to Red Oak Capital. Jeff Joyner, Hermann Wendorff and Jesus Martinez of Red Oak Capital originated the loan. The fixed-rate loan is interest-only and carries a two-year term, with an all-in interest rate of 9.5 percent. The borrower, an entity doing business as Ocean Shores Property Owner LLC, will use the loan to acquire the property. The funds …

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Max on Morris in Morristown, New Jersey
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The Hampshire Cos. Sells 85-Unit Max on Morris in Morristown, New Jersey

by Channing Hamilton

MORRISTOWN, N.J. — The Hampshire Cos. has sold Max on Morris, an 85-unit community located at 175 Morris Street in Morristown. Built by The Hampshire Cos. in 2023, Max on Morris offers studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include an entertainment lounge, break room, outdoor amenity deck with grilling stations, bike storage and EV charging stations. The property also offers four affordable residences and 14 supportive housing units designed for residents with special needs operated by locally-based Cohome. Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller and the private buyer in the …

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