DETROIT — Matthews Capital Markets (MCM), a financing division of Matthews Real Estate Investment Services, has negotiated an $8.7 million loan for the refinancing of New Cadillac Square Apartments in Detroit. Located at 111 Cadillac Square, the building comprises 221 units across 21 stories. Jack Quigley of MCM arranged the loan through a credit union. The floating-rate loan features a free rate lock ability at the borrower’s discretion.
MINNEAPOLIS — Wells Fargo has provided $65.5 million in construction financing for Opportunity Crossing, a mixed-use affordable housing project located at 3030 Nicollet Ave. in Minneapolis. The six-story property will offer 110 apartment units, as well as commercial space and a Wells Fargo branch on the first floor. Income restrictions were not disclosed. Wells Fargo’s Community Lending and Investment Group provided $29.5 million in total construction financing, a $6.5 million permanent loan commitment and a $24.5 million Low-Income Housing Tax Credits equity investment. The developer is Project for Pride in …
KANSAS CITY, MO. — San Francisco-based investment firm Hamilton Zanze has purchased Crossroads Westside, a 222-unit community in downtown Kansas City, for an undisclosed price. Situated at 601 Avenida Cesar E Chavez, Crossroads Westside was built in 2018. Units come in one- and two-bedroom layouts and range from 614 square feet to 1,252 square feet. Amenities include a pool, dog spa, fitness center, sundeck, private art garden, business center, co-working spaces, fire pit, arcade and entertainment lounge. Mission Rock Residential, an affiliate of Hamilton Zanze, has assumed management of the …
CHICAGO — Locally based developer and property manager Habitat has opened OC Living, the first residential community at Ogden Commons, a $200 million mixed-use development in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood. Located at 1325 S. Washtenaw Ave., OC Living consists of one four-story building housing 92 units across four stories. Ninety percent of apartments are set aside as affordable housing. Income restrictions for these units were not disclosed. The unit mix includes 23 studios, 60 one-bedroom units and nine two-bedroom apartments. Community amenities include a rubber-surfaced children’s lot with play structures, …
O’FALLON, MO. — Thompson Thrift has arranged the sale of Avenue64, a 316-unit community in the St. Louis suburb of O’Fallon. Bonaventure Holding Co. purchased the asset for an undisclosed price. George Tikijian, Hannah Ott and Matt Bukhshtaber of CBRE brokered the deal. Avenue64 spans 17 acres at 1000 Watermark Drive. The community features one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include a fitness center, pool with cabanas and entertainment areas, bark park and pet spa. Avenue64 was constructed in 2023. The property was 95 percent occupied at the time …
The capital markets continue to present challenges and create confusion across the U.S. transaction space. Most markets outside the Midwest have retreated toward a rent-growth flatline, or worse. However, in the midst of it all, the metro area stands like a pillar of stability. No longer known simply for its manufacturing prowess, Indianapolis boasts a long list of economic strengths. These include a diverse, sustainable and growing employment base; predictable fundamentals, including controlled levels of supply; a forward-thinking investment in infrastructure; and a growing base of capital. These capital sources, …
OMAHA, NEB. — Colliers Mortgage has provided a $29.9 million Fannie Mae loan for the refinancing of Highline Apartments, a 306-unit complex in Omaha. Brett Olson and Jeff Witt of Colliers Mortgage originated the 10-year loan, which features interest-only payments for the full term. Highline Apartments consists of two buildings connected by a covered parking garage. Community amenities include rooftop decks, basketball courts, a business center, fitness center, outdoor pool and clubhouse.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biden administration has called on Congress to pass rent-control legislation that would affect more than 20 million rental homes across the country. Under the proposed rule, landlords with more than 50 units in their portfolios would forfeit federal tax breaks if they raise rents annually more than 5 percent on their existing units. If passed, this rule would be in force beginning this year and would last through 2026. The plan would include an exception for new construction and for units currently undergoing substantial renovation or …
— By Mike Branam, director of multifamily, PointCentral Renters increasingly desire smart technology features and personalized automation that can save time, money and improve property security. A 2022 survey from Rent.com reported that a staggering 82 percent of renters wanted at least one smart device in their home. This has encouraged property owners and operators to invest in technology as part of a wider strategy to both attract and retain a resident base that is a good fit for their communities. Technological advancements such as artificial intelligence (AI), as well …
BROWNSBURG, IND. — Flaherty & Collins Properties has opened Phase II of The Arbuckle Apartments in the western Indianapolis suburb of Brownsburg. The community is located at 7240 Arbuckle Commons. The first phase of the property was constructed in 2018 and offers 310 units ranging in size from studios to two-bedroom townhomes. According to the property website, the second phase brings approximately 100 more apartments to the community.