Development

Robert Fink

ATLANTA — Columbia Residential has hired Robert Fink to the position of chief development officer. In this role, Fink will oversee all aspects of development operations for the company, including securing new affordable housing and community development opportunities. He will also oversee Columbia Residential’s business planning and manage the company’s financing structures. Fink will be based at Columbia Residential’s headquarters in Atlanta. Fink previously served as the vice president of development at Zimmerman Properties in Atlanta. Prior to this, he served as the director of housing finance and development at …

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Jalen Lofts in Trotwood, Ohio

TROTWOOD, OHIO — KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) has provided $23 million in financing for the construction of Jalen Lofts in Trotwood, roughly 8 miles northwest of Dayton, Ohio. Derek Reed and David Lacki of KeyBank CDLI structured the financing, which includes a $9.8 million construction loan, a $3.7 million permanent loan and $9.4 million in low-income housing tax credit financing.  Jalen Lofts will feature 66 workforce and affordable housing units, which will be available to families who earn between 30 and 80 percent of the area median …

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Fenton in Cary, North Carolina

CARY, N.C. — A partnership consisting of Hines, Affinius Capital and Columbia Development has secured a $191 million senior mortgage for Fenton, a mixed-use development located in Cary, roughly 10 miles west of Raleigh, North Carolina. Chip Sykes and Kelsey Bawcombe of JLL arranged the loan through New York Life Real Estate Investors.  Fenton was built between 2022 and 2023. The project features an apartment community — The Allison at Fenton — comprising 367 multifamily units, as well as approximately 246,000 square feet of retail space and 183,000 square feet of office space.

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Ancelmo Perez, Nadel Architecture + Planning

Increasing the supply of affordable housing is critical to addressing the severe housing crisis the United States faces. However, many investors think the returns on affordable housing are not sufficient to merit the time and expense of development. New multifamily residential projects of all types are more expensive than ever, thanks to recent inflation and high interest rates, and in the affordable segment, balancing cost with quality livable design has never been more complex. With rent and income restrictions, affordable projects require a mindset beyond counting pennies to make the …

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WINTER PARK, FLA. — Winter Park-based development and investment management firm Hillpointe has appointed Jamie Telchin to the position of vice president of development. In this role, Telchin will lead the development team for Hillpointe’s Pointe Grande for-rent and for-sale communities. Prior to joining Hillpointe, Telchin was senior managing director at Waypoint Residential, a developer and investment manager headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. Additionally, he served as an executive vice president of development at LXR, an affiliate of The Blackstone Group. He received an MBA from the University of Colorado at …

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Northbend apartments in Tempe

TEMPE, ARIZ. — McShane Construction and developers Banyan Residential and Milhaus have completed development of Northbend, a 310-unit property in Tempe. The garden-style community was designed by Todd & Associates, a Phoenix-based architecture firm. Northbend features a 4,300-square-foot clubhouse, a resort-style pool, a fitness center with a yoga studio, a courtyard with firepits and a dog park.

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Christopher Cordes, PPR Capital Management

The past few years have brought significant shifts in affordability in the United States. Whether it’s evident in rising grocery bills or adjustments to what qualifies as a necessity, these changes have rippled through the housing sector. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, by 2024, the cost-of-living ratio to overall expenses surpassed 31 percent — the highest since 2014. Historically, a housing burden ratio below 30 percent indicates a stable market. However, the increasing costs of housing — including rent, mortgages, taxes, utilities and insurance — are straining …

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Hollywood, Florida, beach

The city of Hollywood, Florida, is transforming. Once best known for its pristine beaches and as the winter home to many French Canadians, the area is becoming a magnet for new arrivals from the Northeast, Texas and California seeking a better place to live and do business. Hollywood’s mayor and city commissioners are showing their support for multifamily development, which will result in half a dozen projects being completed in 2025. Why are people choosing Hollywood and not Fort Lauderdale or well-known Miami neighborhoods like Brickell and Wynwood? Because the …

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EastVillage in Austin, Texas

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Cottonwood Group has provided $284 million in financing for EastVillage, a 425-acre mixed-use development underway in Austin. The senior bridge loan supports the recapitalization of a 312-unit complex known as The Vaughan; a mixed-use multifamily and retail complex known as The Janis, which is currently under construction; 19 entitled land parcels; and the remaining unsold luxury units at The Linden Residences. Buffalo-based Reger Holdings is the master developer of EastVillage. Once completed, the project will feature roughly 2,000 apartments, as well as 810,000 square feet of office space; …

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The NRP Group's Residences at Cedar Creek in Charlotte

Charlotte, N.C. — Cleveland-based The NRP Group has completed and opened Residences at Cedar Creek, a mixed-income community located about nine miles southwest of Charlotte. The 200-unit property mainly serves residents earning between 30 and 60 percent of area median income (AMI). A few units are reserved for renters earning up to 80 percent AMI. Bank of America and KeyBank provided financing for the project. The City of Charlotte also invested $2.5 million in Housing Trust Fund gap financing, and the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency provided $22 million in …

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