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Advenir Azora Secures $24.4M Refinancing for Florida Property

by Lynn Peisner

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FLA. — Florida-based investment firm Advenir Azora has obtained a loan provided by Balbec Capital for approximately $24.4 million to refinance Lymestone Ranch in New Smyrna Beach. Jesse Wright, Joshua Odessky, Luke Maganas and Duncan Miller of JLL Capital Markets arranged the financing. Lymestone Ranch, located about 50 miles northeast of Orlando, was developed in 2004 on approximately 19 acres. The property features 216 one-, two- and three-bedroom units and amenity highlights that include a fitness center, a pool, clubhouse and a business center.

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Dermot Co. Obtains $110M Loan for Palm Beach Property

by Lynn Peisner

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLA. — The Dermot Co., in partnership with Dutch pension fund provider PGGM and TD Asset Management (TDAM), has acquired The Quaye, a 341-unit community in Palm Beach Gardens. Affinius Capital originated a $110 million loan to support the acquisition. Walker & Dunlop’s South Florida Investment Sales team, led by Still Hunter, arranged the sale, while Walker & Dunlop’s Aaron Appel, Dustin Stolly and Michael Ianno arranged the financing. The community is comprised of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments and townhomes. It is situated on a …

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American Landmark Apartments Hires Adam Smolyar as CTO

by Lynn Peisner

TAMPA, FLA. — Tampa-based owner-operator American Landmark Apartments has hired Adam Smolyar as chief technology officer. In his role, Smolyar will oversee core systems, data architecture, cybersecurity, data analytics and resident-facing platforms. He is responsible for ensuring the firm’s platforms are scalable and reliable and will partner with American Landmark’s executive leadership team to streamline technology solutions and financial systems. In Smolyar’s recent experience, he served as director of innovation initiatives and tech investments at UDR. Prior to that, he was chief marketing and technology officer at the Urban Land …

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Berkadia Arranges $42.5M Refinancing for Panama City Beach Property

by Lynn Peisner

PANAMA CITY BEACH, FLA. — Berkadia has arranged $42.5 million on behalf of JSB Capital for the refinancing of Exchange at the Beach, a 232-unit property in the Upper Grand Lagoon neighborhood of Panama City Beach. The financing package consists of a $29 million Freddie Mac loan and $13.5 million in preferred equity. Mitch Sinberg, Scott Wadler, Brad Williamson and Matt Robbins of Berkadia Miami arranged the financing. Exchange at the Beach was developed in 2022 and is comprised of one- and two-bedroom units and amenities that include a pool …

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JV Secures $100M Construction Loan, Breaks Ground on South Florida Transit-Oriented Project

by Lynn Peisner

BOCA RATON, FLA. — A joint venture between South Florida-based developer 13th Floor Investments and Boston-based private equity firm Rockpoint has obtained a $100 million construction loan from Santander Bank for Link at Boca, a 340-unit property with 24,000 square feet of retail space in Boca Raton. The project was announced in 2025. Construction is expected to begin later this month. The developers estimate the project will be complete within two years. The project, located at 680 Yamato Road, is adjacent to the Boca Raton Tri-Rail station, which is a …

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Lakeside Villas in Miami Metro Sells for $23M

by Lynn Peisner

SUNRISE, FLA. — David Schwadrom has sold Lakeside Villas, a 116-unit, build-to-rent property in Sunrise, 36 miles north or Miami, for $23 million. The buyer is a joint venture consisting of MAP Communities, Highline Real Estate and 340 Properties. JLL arranged a $15.5 million acquisition loan on behalf of the buyer, while Marcus & Millichap arranged the sale on behalf of Schwadrom. The asset, built in 1984, had not traded during the past 30 years, approximately. The property sits on 14 acres and features single-family, two-bedroom, two-bathroom villas with private …

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ARK Homes For Rent Opens Tampa Townhome Community

by Lynn Peisner

TAMPA, FLA. — ARK Homes For Rent has completed and opened Parkside, a 75-unit rental townhome community in Tampa. Units are offered as three- and four-bedroom floor plans, and amenities include walking paths and a dog park. Monthly asking rents start at $1,995. ARK Homes For Rent also offers a mobile app that helps residents pay rent, submit maintenance requests and work orders, access HOA information and shop in a tailored marketplace. It also includes access to the ARK Living platform, which provides custom health content and on-demand wellness features.

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South Florida Is Safe Harbor for Latin American Real Estate Investors

by Lynn Peisner

The recent arrest and extradition of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has once again put political instability in Latin America back in the headlines. For many people in the U.S., it’s just another international news story. For Latin American investors, it’s a reminder of something they’ve lived with for years: Political and economic conditions can change quickly, and when they do, the impact on currency, regulation and personal wealth can be immediate. That reality has long shaped how and where capital moves. When uncertainty rises, investors tend to look for places …

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Avanath Buys Orlando Mixed-Income Community for $73.5 Million

by Lynn Peisner

ORLANDO, FLA. — Avanath Capital Management has acquired Retreat at Valencia in Orlando from an undisclosed seller for $73.5 million. The Irvine, California-based affordable housing investment firm will reserve one half of the property’s 336 units for families earning up to 60 percent of area median income. The remaining 168 units will be rented at market rates. Avanath also plans to provide financial counseling programs, health and wellness initiatives and resident activities and events. Retreat at Valencia was built in 2001 and is comprised of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom …

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Bell Partners Buys Trelago in Greater Orlando for $111 Million

by Lynn Peisner

MAITLAND, FLA. — Bell Partners has purchased Trelago, a 350-unit community in Maitland, eight miles north of Orlando. The property has been renamed Bell Trelago. According to the Orlando Business Journal, the sales price was $111.3 million, and the seller was Kettler Inc. Developed in 2019, Bell Trelago is situated on 20 acres on Lake Hope. It is part of the Trelago mixed-used development that includes 135,000 square feet of retail including a future Trader Joe’s store. Walker & Dunlop arranged the sale. With this acquisition, Greensboro, North Carolina-based Bell …

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