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Starling in Jersey City, New Jersey

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Alpine Residential has received $81.2 million in financing for Atlas and Starling, two properties located in the Bergen-Lafayette section of Jersey City. Thomas Didio, Thomas Didio Jr. and Michael Mataras of JLL Capital Markets originated the two five-year, interest only fixed-rate Freddie Mac loans. The proceeds will be used to take out the existing construction loans, which were also arranged by JLL. Located at 270 Johnston St., Atlas comprises 169 apartments, including 11 affordable units. The community was built in 2025. Starling is located at 66 Monitor St. and offers …

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Valley Ridge in Rossville, Georgia

Late last summer, optimism ran steady across the multifamily investment sales market. Prior to the Federal Reserve’s initial rate cut in September 2024, interest rates had remained stable throughout the year. The outlook was positive. But that more ebullient market proved temporary.  The Fed’s interest rate cut had a positive effect on the secured overnight financing rate (SOFR), which fell from 5.3 percent on Sept. 18, 2024, to 4.3 percent in early February 2025. The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield rose during the same period. On Sept. 18, 2024, the 10-year …

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8001 Woodmont in Bethesda, Maryland

BETHESDA, MD. — Fairfax, Virginia-based developer Peterson Cos. has purchased 8001 Woodmont, a 322-unit community in Bethesda, about seven miles north of Washington, D.C. JBG Smith Properties sold the property for $194 million. Robert Jenkins, Bret Thompson and Andrew Gemma of JLL Capital Markets represented the seller in the deal.  Delivered in 2021, 8001 Woodmont offers a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Residents have access to amenities such as a fitness center, rooftop terrace, outdoor pool and concierge services. The property also includes 19,452 square feet of …

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Resident Retention at Risk webinar panelists

The Feb. 25 webinar “Resident Retention at Risk — How to Prevent Quiet Leaving,” sponsored by Opiniion, brought together industry experts to discuss the most pressing challenges in multifamily and student housing and their strategies to improve resident satisfaction and retention. This one-hour discussion explored key factors influencing move-outs, including communication gaps, maintenance concerns and lease renewal hesitations. Speakers shared insights on effective property management strategies, community-building initiatives and engagement tactics that drive resident loyalty. The session highlighted best practices for feedback collection, strategic development and the role of online …

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Scholars Village in Jersey City, New Jersey

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Alpine Residential has received a $142.7 million construction loan and equity placement for Scholars Village, a 500-unit project in Jersey City. The development is situated at 189 Phillip St., adjacent to the Liberty Science Center and across from Liberty State Park. Scholars Village will consist of two 12-story buildings with 4,101 square feet of ground-level commercial space. The community will feature studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Planned amenities include a fitness center, coworking spaces and rooftop terraces. Thomas Didio, Thomas Didio Jr. and Michael Mataras …

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Mathew Wambua

NEW YORK CITY — Merchants Capital has provided $316 million in financing for the second phase of Alafia, a 634-unit affordable and supportive housing project located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn. The borrower is a partnership between RiseBoro Community Partnership Inc., L+M Development Partners and Apex Building Group. The financing package consists of a $192.7 million construction loan, which Bank of America provided in conjunction with Merchants Capital, as well as $174.8 million in 4 percent Low-Income Housing Tax Credit equity. Additionally, Merchants Capital provided $48.7 million …

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Ora in Hackensack, New Jersey

HACKENSACK, N.J. — The Hampshire Cos. has launched leasing at Ora, a 270-unit complex in downtown Hackensack. The seven-story building features a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Units feature in-unit washers and dryers, plank flooring, stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops. Monthly rents start at approximately $2,100 for a studio. Residents have access to a rooftop clubroom with a bar and billiards, outdoor terrace with fire pits and a courtyard with barbeque grills and dining areas. Additional amenities include a fitness center, coworking spaces and conference rooms, …

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NEW YORK CITY — Locally based brokerage firm Brax Realty has arranged the $8.5 million sale of an eight-unit property located at 150 N. Ninth St. in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. The building rises four stories and was originally constructed in 1910, according to LoopNet Inc. Units at the property were recently renovated. Alan Stenson of Brax Realty brokered the deal. The buyer and seller were not disclosed.

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WINTHROP, MASS. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $10.7 million sale of Shore Drive Apartments, a 71-unit community in Winthrop, roughly six miles east of Boston. The property offers a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom units. Plans are underway for the addition of another 27 units as part of a reconstruction effort following a fire at the property last year. Evan Griffith, Tony Pepdjonovic and Will Sanborn of Marcus & Millichap Boston represented the seller and procured the buyer, both of which requested anonymity, in the deal.

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Summit Court in Union, New Jersey

UNION, N.J. — An affiliate of The Inland Real Estate Group of Cos. Inc. has acquired Summit Court, a 393-unit property located at 450 Clermont Terrace in Union, approximately 20 miles southwest of New York City. A joint venture between Fidelco Realty Group and Diversified Properties sold the community for $131.5 million. Built in 2018 and 2023, Summit Court offers a mix of 351 market-rate apartments and 42 affordable housing units. However, income restrictions for the affordable residences were not disclosed. Apartments come in one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. The property was …

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