MOUND, MINN. — CBRE has arranged the sale of Grandview Terrace, an 88-unit community located in Mound, roughly 25 miles west of Minneapolis, for $9.8 million. Ted Abramson, Abe Appert and Keith Collins of CBRE represented the seller, IPG. An entity related to Lion Rock Properties was the buyer. Grandview Terrace was built in 1970. Located at 5600 Grandview Blvd., the community offers one- and two-bedroom floor plans averaging 800 square feet. According to Apartments.com, amenities include a pool, laundry facility, gated access, Wi-Fi connectivity and a courtyard.
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GREEN BAY, WIS. — A partnership between Gorman & Co. and the Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan (LSS) has completed Bay City Lofts, a 48-unit affordable and supportive housing community in Green Bay. The property is located at 2510 University Ave. Of the total unit count, 40 are set aside for tenants earning between 30 and 60 percent of the area median income. The remaining eight units are market rate. Amenities include a community room, fitness center and onsite offices for LSS, which will provide supportive services …
COLUMBUS, OHIO — Woda Cooper Cos. Inc., a developer and property manager headquartered in Columbus, has added two professionals as development officers. The company hired Malik Jordan to the role of senior vice president of development. In this role, Jordan will oversee development projects that involve housing, capital projects and community engagement. Jordan received a bachelor’s degree in English from Coppin State University and a master’s degree in urban and regional planning from Georgetown University. Jordan has 16 years of experience and is a board member for GEDCO, a faith-based …
Renter Profiles Are Changing – How Multifamily Operators Can Minimize the Risks of Rent Default and More
Despite the persistent housing shortage, landlords are having a more difficult time qualifying potential residents, especially non-traditional applicants who don’t check the usual boxes for credit and employment history. Renters are also facing bigger hurdles for income, credit and up-front deposits. “It has become increasingly expensive and challenging to rent an apartment in the United States,” says Eben MacNeille, senior director of sales at TheGuarantors. The New York-based financial technology company serves the multifamily industry by providing lease guarantees, security deposit replacements and renters insurance and compliance solutions. Today’s renter …
OMAHA, NEB. — CBRE has secured a loan for the refinancing of The Pines at Q Plaza Apartments, a 505-unit community in Omaha. John Larsen of CBRE Capital Markets’ Debt and Structured Finance team in Omaha secured the 10-year, full-term interest-only loan through Freddie Mac. The total loan amount was not disclosed. The company purchased the property in 1985 and will use a portion of the loan to renovate the common areas of all units. The Pines at Q Plaza is located at 8633 Q Plaza. Built in 1974, the …
SOUTH ELGIN, ILL. — Continental Properties has broken ground on Authentix South Elgin, a 336-unit development in South Elgin, approximately 45 miles west of Chicago. Authentix South Elgin will offer studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include a pool, clubhouse, outdoor grill area, fitness center and a leash-free dog park with a pet spa. Pre-leasing is slated to commence in the spring of 2025. Move-ins will begin once the community clubhouse and first residential building are completed in late summer 2025. The property is located at the corner …
There is an urgent need for more affordable housing in the United States. For every 100 extremely low-income renter households, there are just 36 affordable units available for rent, according to a March 2024 report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC). Despite widespread attention on this issue — including at the state and federal levels — the supply shortage has continued. Municipalities across the United States continue to struggle to address symptoms of the affordable housing crisis, such as homelessness and rising housing costs. The NLIHC reports that there is …
ST. PAUL, MINN. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of Wheelock Parkway Apartments, a 103-unit community located at 1609 N. Woodbridge St. in St. Paul, for an undisclosed price. Wheelock Parkway Apartments was built between 1965 and 1967. The property comprises 44 one-bedroom and 59 two-bedroom units across 85,580 square feet of rentable space. Amenities include a pool, laundry facilities, picnic areas, a walking path and playground. Chris Collins, Evan Miller, Eric Wagner, Matthew Shide and Zack Olson of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a Minnesota-based limited …
ST. LOUIS — Northmarq has arranged the sale of Westpark Apartments & Townhomes, a 212-unit garden-style community St. Louis. Located at 11409 Tivoli Lane, the property was largely built between 1996 and 2006 with a portion developed in 1969. Units range from 800 to more than 2,000 square feet. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, playground and basketball court. The buyer was a national owner-operator of multifamily properties. The seller was a locally based private investor. Dominic Martinez, Parker Stewart, Charlie McKee and Alex Malzone of Northmarq represented both parties …
Wichita has grown considerably in the past few decades while still maintaining the small-town charm the city is known for. With a population of 397,532 as of the 2020 U.S. Census, Wichita is the largest city in Kansas. The city has grown 4 percent since 2010, when the U.S. Census reported the population as 382,368. The many changes in the city’s demographic makeup and economy have notably changed the multifamily rental housing landscape. Farming remains prevalent in this area, which is tucked into the heart of the Midwest. However, other …