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800 Grand in Kansas City
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BR Cos. to Develop $250 Million High-Rise Community in Downtown Kansas City, Missouri

by Channing Hamilton

KANSAS CITY, MO. — BR Cos. will develop 800 Grand, a $250 million high-rise community located at the southwest corner of Eighth Street and Grand Boulevard in downtown Kansas City. The 25-story building will consist of 300 apartment units, as well as 24,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space. BR Cos. has partnered with local real estate agency Aristocrat Realty on the project. Hoefer Welker designed the community. Clark Construction and JE Dunn are serving as the general contractors. A construction timeline for 800 Grand was not disclosed. However, …

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Slate at Fishers District in Indianapolis
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Indianapolis Employment Growth Leads to Spike in Renter Demand

by Channing Hamilton

Known as the crossroads of America, Indianapolis offers a unique intersection of affordability, industry and Midwestern charm. According to research from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, 2.14 million people — or nearly one out of every three Hoosiers — lives in the Indianapolis metro region. Indianapolis’ growth rate last year outpaced Cincinnati, Louisville, Kentucky, Cleveland, Detroit and Chicago. It’s not hard to see why, especially when looking at the economic opportunities within the region and the state as a whole. Several Fortune 500 companies, such as Eli Lilly, the …

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Canterbury Court Apartments in Chicago
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Becovic Holdings Corp. Acquires Canterbury Court Apartments in Chicago for $25.7 Million

by Channing Hamilton

CHICAGO — Becovic Holdings Corp. has purchased Canterbury Court Apartments, a 176-unit asset located in the Gold Coast neighborhood of Chicago, for $25.7 million. The 16-story building houses a mix of 142 studios, 26 one-bedroom apartments and two two-bedroom residences, as well as six units utilized by previous ownership. The property also includes 1,268 square feet of ground floor retail, which is occupied by the Zebra Lounge piano bar. Zebra Lounge has been on the property since it was built in 1929. Nicholas Kanich and Kyle Stengle of Marcus & …

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Flora in Chicago
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High Street Residential Completes 34-Story Residential Tower in Chicago

by Channing Hamilton

CHICAGO — High Street Residential, the residential subsidiary of Trammell Crow Co., has completed Flora, a 34-story high-rise project located in Chicago’s Fulton Market district. The community offers 368 apartments in a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts, alongside penthouse units with condominium-like finishes. Residents at Flora have access to interior amenities such as a clubroom, golf and game simulator room, fitness center and yoga studio, dining area with chef’s kitchen, coworking spaces and a sound recording booth. The community also features an outdoor amenity deck on the second …

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Willow Creek Apartments in Kansas City, Missouri
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Dwight Mortgage Trust Provides $56 Million Loan for Willow Creek Apartments in Kansas City, Missouri

by Channing Hamilton

KANSAS CITY, MO. — Dwight Mortgage Trust, the affiliate REIT of Dwight Capital, has provided a $56 million bridge loan for Willow Creek Apartments in Kansas City. The loan will be utilized to refinance existing debt, complete remaining construction costs, cover closing costs and fund required escrows. David Scheer of Dwight Capital originated the financing on behalf of the borrower, KC Willow Creek LLC. Willow Creek Apartments consists of 998 apartments across 43 buildings. The garden-style community is situated on about 70 acres. Units come in one-, two- and three-bedroom …

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The Encore Southpark in Charlotte, North Carolina
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BWE Arranges $260 Million Refinancing for 1,500-Unit Portfolio Across Four States

by Channing Hamilton

CLEVELAND — BWE, the commercial finance firm formerly known as Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital, has arranged a $260 million loan for the refinancing of a portfolio of six properties totaling roughly 1,500 units. The company is based in Cleveland. Northwestern Mutual provided the five-year loan, which was structured with a 5.07 percent interest rate, full-term interest-only payments and a 55 percent loan-to-value ratio. The borrower was not disclosed. All properties were constructed within the past decade, and the portfolio had an occupancy rate of approximately 95 percent at the …

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Arden Townhomes in Warrenville, Illinois
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Cantera Townhomes Secures $25 Million Financing for Arden Townhomes Near Chicago

by Channing Hamilton

WARRENVILLE, ILL. — Cantera Townhomes LLC has received $25 million for the refinancing of Arden Townhomes, a 60-unit townhome community located in the Cantera neighborhood of Warrenville, about 30 miles west of Chicago. Situated at 28291-28417 Torch Parkway, Arden Townhomes offers three-bedroom units averaging 1,898 square feet. The asset was recently built in 2024. JLL represented the borrower in securing the $20 million, two-year, floating-rate senior loan through an entity managed by Argentic Investment Management LLC. Pearlmark provided an additional $5 million in mezzanine financing. Trent Niederberger and Philip Galligan …

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Optima Verdana, in Wilmette, Illinois
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Which Amenities Pay Off in Today’s Market?

by Channing Hamilton

Amenities are the personality of a multifamily property. They proclaim a community’s individuality and lure tenants with promises of a fun, relaxing or convenient lifestyle. What counts as a multifamily amenity today? If most renters and homeowners are accustomed to robust Wi-Fi or controlling their heating and air conditioning through their phones, is a smart thermostat or bulk internet something to advertise as an “extra,” or are these features a given nowadays, like a fridge or a microwave? “Want versus need is a spectrum when it comes to multifamily amenities,” …

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Lock Lane Apartments in Madison, Wisconsin
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Vermilion to Develop 309-Unit Lock Lane Apartments in Madison, Wisconsin

by Channing Hamilton

MADISON, WIS. — Vermilion Development will develop Lock Lane Apartments, a 309-unit project located on an 8.5-acre site in Madison. McShane Construction Co. will construct the property. Potter Lawson is the project architect. JLL arranged equity capital through Quartz Lake Capital and Clarion Partners. CIBC is providing construction financing.  Lock Lane Apartments will consist of two five-story buildings that house 289 apartments, as well as three two-story townhome buildings with 20 units. The property will also include a two-level parking garage. Planned amenities include green roof areas, fitness centers, clubrooms, …

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Build-to-RentDevelopmentFinanceMidwestNebraskaNews

Cavan Cos. Receives $87.5 Million in Construction Financing for Build-to-Rent Projects in Omaha, Nebraska

by Channing Hamilton

OMAHA, NEB. — Cavan Cos. has secured two construction loans totaling $87.5 million for the development of The Bungalows on Honeysuckle and The Bungalows at Whitehawk Lake, two build-to-rent (BTR) projects in Omaha. ORIX Corp. USA’s Real Estate Capital Group provided the financing. Timelines for completion were not disclosed. Combined, the two projects will feature 466 single-story homes in one-, two- or three-bedroom layouts. Each residence will include open floor plans, 10-foot ceilings, laundry rooms, walk-in closets and fenced back yards with artificial turf. Select homes will also have garages. Both communities will …

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