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Tishman Speyer Begins Pre-Leasing 321-Unit Community in Washington, D.C.

by Channing Hamilton March 12, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tishman Speyer, along with property management firm Bozzuto, has launched pre-leasing at Residences at Mazza, a 321-unit mixed-use project located at 5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW within the Friendship Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The site is situated within a block from the Friendship Heights Metro station. Residences at Mazza will offer 321 apartments, townhomes and penthouses. Amenities will include a coworking lounge, rooftop lounge, fitness center, central courtyard with a lap pool and media room. The property will also include a 70,000-square-foot retail concourse. The design team …

March 12, 2025

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Franklin BSP Realty Trust to Acquire Mortgage Originator NewPoint Holdings

by Channing Hamilton March 11, 2025

NEW YORK CITY AND PLANO, TEXAS — Franklin BSP Realty Trust Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NewPoint Holdings JV LLC, a multifamily loan originator based in Plano. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. Launched in 2021, NewPoint has an existing servicing portfolio of $54.7 billion, including mortgages for market-rate multifamily, affordable housing, seniors housing, healthcare and manufactured housing properties across the nation. The company operates as both a direct lender and third-party …

March 11, 2025

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HUD Cuts Contracts for Affordable Housing Developers Under DOGE Directive

by Channing Hamilton March 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration has halted at least $60 million in financing intended for affordable housing developments across the nation, according to the Associated Press. At the direction of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has terminated contracts for at least two of the three organizations in its Section 4 program, which the Associated Press states could stall the development of hundreds of affordable housing projects across the United States. The Section 4 program, also known as the Capacity Building for …

March 11, 2025

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Walters Underway on Affordable Housing Development in Hainesport, New Jersey

by Channing Hamilton March 10, 2025

HAINESPORT, N.J. — New Jersey-based developer Walters is underway on the development of Cornerstone at Hainesport, a 73-unit affordable housing project in Hainesport, roughly 23 miles east of Philadelphia. The property will consist of six buildings. Units will come in one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. The community will be available to households earning 60 percent or less of the area median income. Amenities include a basketball court, children’s play area and a clubhouse with computer workstations. The first apartments are expected to be available for occupancy by December.

March 10, 2025

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Brisa Builders, PMG Affordable Secure $51.7 Million in Financing for Queens Affordable Housing Project

by Channing Hamilton March 7, 2025

NEW YORK CITY — Brisa Builders Development LLC and PMG Affordable have secured $51.7 million in financing for 19-19 Cornaga Ave., a 92-unit affordable housing project located in the Downtown Far Rockaway Special Purpose District in Queens. The financing package includes: Additionally, the developers are leveraging roughly $21.4 million in low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) equity syndicated by Enterprise, $2.3 million in state LIHTC equity and $41,000 in solar tax credit equity. BWE is providing permanent financing through Freddie Mac. 19-19 Cornaga Ave. will offer a mix of studio, one- …

March 7, 2025

Monte View at Pohatcong in Pohatcong, New Jersey

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Larken Associates Nears Completion of 120-Unit Project in Pohatcong, New Jersey

by Channing Hamilton March 6, 2025

POHATCONG, N.J. — Larken Associates is nearing completion of Monte View at Pohatcong, a 120-unit complex located at 1001 Monte View Drive in Pohatcong, roughly 23 miles east of Allentown, Pennsylvania. The property consists of three garden-style buildings and one four-story elevatored building. Units come in one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Residents have access to amenities such as a clubhouse, pool, dog run, tot lot, fitness center, coworking center and game room. Monte View at Pohatcong is slated for full completion by April 2025. The property is currently approximately 50 …

March 6, 2025

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Apollo Global Management Provides $275 Million Loan for Refinancing of 816-Unit Asset in Lower Manhattan

by Channing Hamilton March 5, 2025

NEW YORK CITY — Apollo Global Management has provided a $275 million loan for the refinancing of 63-67 Wall Street, an 816-unit complex consisting of two buildings in Lower Manhattan. Units come in studio, one and two-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include a fitness center, rooftop terrace with a lounge and grilling stations, game room, golf simulator, library, children’s playroom and business center. The buildings were originally constructed for office use: 67 Wall Street was built in 1921 as the headquarters for the Munson Shipping Co., while 63 Wall Street was completed …

March 5, 2025

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NMHC, NAA Send Letter to White House Urging Regulatory Reform to Improve Housing Affordability

by Channing Hamilton March 4, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) and National Apartment Association (NAA) have sent a letter to the White House requesting a review of 32 federal programs, rules and regulations at 10 different agencies. NMHC and NAA stated that some existing regulations stray from their intended purposes, stifling innovation and hampering housing production. The purpose of the proposed review would be to increase housing supply, lower costs and improve housing affordability. “This past autumn, voters across the country made clear that lowering the cost of housing was a …

March 4, 2025

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Alpine Residential Secures $81.2 Million Loan for Refinancing of Two Assets in Jersey City, New Jersey

by Channing Hamilton March 3, 2025

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 …

March 3, 2025

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Stage Set for Late-Year Uplift in 1031 Deals

by Channing Hamilton March 3, 2025

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 …

March 3, 2025

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