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Multifamily Investor Sentiment Strengthens, Urgency Builds to Deliver More Affordable Housing, 2026 Emerging Trends Forecast Reveals

by Lynn Peisner

Commercial real estate industry leaders are more bullish on the investment prospects for the multifamily sector than they were a year ago, according to the newly released 2026 Emerging Trends in Real Estate forecast conducted by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and PwC. Among major property types on a scale of 1 to 5 — where 1 is abysmal and 5 is excellent — multifamily (including single-family rentals) achieved a rating of 3.67, second only to mixed-use/alternative assets, which posted a rating of 3.69. The industrial/distribution sector scored 3.61, followed …

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The NRP Group Opens The Lofton in Columbus

by Lynn Peisner

COLUMBUS, OHIO — The NRP Group has completed and opened The Lofton, a 245-unit affordable housing community in the South High neighborhood of Columbus. Developed in partnership with the City of Columbus and a nonprofit group called Community Development for All People, the property’s units are reserved for households earning incomes ranging from 30 to 80 percent of area median income. The Lofton features a mix of one- to four-bedroom residences and a 3,500-square-foot ground-floor commercial space that will house a daycare operator. Amenities include a fitness center, a community …

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CONAM Group Buys Sonterra in Suburban Sacramento

by Lynn Peisner

ROSEVILLE, CALIF. —  The CONAM Group has acquired Sonterra Apartments in Roseville, 19 miles northeast of Sacramento, California. The 136-unit property, developed in 2001, is comprised of 10 two-story garden-style buildings situated on about 7 acres. The community offers a 24-hour fitness center, a resort-style pool and hot tub, a barbecue area, a resident clubhouse and leasing office, an outdoor fireplace, picnic areas, package lockers and a bocce ball court. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.

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Walker & Dunlop Arranges IMT’s $625 Million Portfolio Refinancing

by Lynn Peisner

SHERMAN OAKS, CALIF. — Walker & Dunlop has arranged $625 million in fixed-rate Freddie Mac loans on behalf of Sherman Oaks-based IMT Capital. The company is refinancing eight garden-style properties in six metros — San Diego, Los Angeles, Denver, Atlanta, San Francisco and Nashville, Tennessee. The portfolio is comprised of 3,096 units. Walker & Dunlop’s team was led by Cory Wizenberg, Matt Wallach, Stephen West, Walker Layne, AJ Wright and Sebastian Tamayo.

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Casa Familia, Pinnacle Break Ground on $27 Million Inclusive Community in Miami

by Lynn Peisner

MIAMI — Casa Familia and Pinnacle have broken ground on Gardens at Casa Familia, a 50-unit affordable housing property designed to serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The $27 million project is being funded through multiple sources including Low-Income Housing Tax Credit equity. Nonprofit Casa Familia, which specializes in affordable housing for people with disabilities, partnered with Miami-based developer Pinnacle to build the community. Construction began in September, and completion is slated for the first quarter of 2027. The four-story building will feature 50 one-bedroom apartments, each equipped with …

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Crescent Communities Opens NOVEL Uptown in Denver

by Lynn Peisner

DENVER — Crescent Communities has opened NOVEL Uptown in Denver. The five-story community includes 261 apartments in a mix of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts. Corvus Coffee is a retail tenant at the project. BMO and Oxford Properties Group were financial partners. The construction and development team consisted of Tryba Architects (architecture), Kimley-Horn (civil engineering), Dig Studio (landscape architecture), ESG and Milender White (interior design and general contracting, respectively). Crescent Communities has been active in the past year in Colorado. NOVEL RiNo in Denver’s River North Arts District opened in …

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Abacus Breaks Ground on Arbor House in Palm Beach County

by Lynn Peisner

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLA. — JLL has arranged a $77.5 million construction loan for New York City-based Abacus Capital Group to develop Arbor House in Palm Beach Gardens. A publicly traded real estate investment company was the lender for the four-year, floating-rate loan. JLL’s team was led by Mona Carlton, Joshua Odessky and Michael Romero. The 13-story, 302-unit Arbor House will feature an attached garage with 480 parking spaces and a 7,000-square-foot amenity deck on the eighth floor that will be the site of a wellness and fitness center, cold …

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Woda Cooper Opens Affordable Housing Community in Marquette, Wisconsin

by Lynn Peisner

MARQUETTE, MICH. — Woda Cooper Cos. and the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC) have opened Black Rock Crossing in Marquette. Black Rock Crossing offers 50 affordable rental homes, including 26 one-bedroom apartments and 24 two-bedroom apartments. The units are reserved for residents earning a mix of incomes ranging from 30 to 80 percent of area median income. Nine units are set aside for members of KBIC. Amenities include a second-floor outdoor terrace, a multipurpose room with a kitchenette, a fitness center, a laundry area, an outdoor playground and a patio …

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Curtis Capital Acquires BTR Project in Twin Cities Metro

by Lynn Peisner

MAPLE GROVE, MINN. — CBRE has arranged the sale of Mills Creek, a 66-unit build-to-rent property in Maple Grove, 17 miles northwest of Minneapolis. Curtis Capital Group was the buyer, and the seller was a joint venture between Watermark and PCCP. The sales price was not disclosed. Mills Creek is located at 8601 Goldenrod Lane and was built in 2019. The property features 66 detached homes averaging 1,679 square feet. Community and unit amenities include attached two-car garages, finished basements, private driveways and entrances, a clubroom with entertainment space, a …

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JLL Arranges $69.4 Million in Construction Financing for Ares’ Charlotte Project

by Lynn Peisner

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — JLL has arranged a $69.4 million construction loan for Ares Management Corp. (NYSE: ARES), which is developing 1817 Central in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood of Charlotte. United Bank was the lender. The 341-unit community will feature studios and one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans and amenities that include a fitness center, a rooftop lounge, multiple courtyards, a pet spa and a library. Groundbreaking is scheduled before the end of the year with construction completion estimated for 2028. According to JLL, the Plaza Midwood area has seen a …

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