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AvalonBay Communities Acquires 126-Unit Townhome Community Near Austin, Texas

by Channing Hamilton November 13, 2024

BEE CAVE, TEXAS — AvalonBay Communities has acquired Brisa Townhomes, a townhome community located at 4810 Brisa Way in Bee Cave, approximately 15 miles west of Austin. Patton Jones and Andrew Dickson of Newmark Multifamily Capital Markets represented the undisclosed seller in the deal. The sales price was also not disclosed. Brisa Townhomes was built on 17 acres in 2022. The two-story community offers three- and four-bedroom units. Each townhome includes a direct access, two-car garage. Residents have access to amenities such as a pool, outdoor kitchen with grills, private conference room, fitness …

November 13, 2024

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LEDG Capital Completes $12 Million Renovation of Affordable Housing Community in Lubbock, Texas

by Channing Hamilton November 13, 2024

LUBBOCK, TEXAS — Seattle-based LEDG Capital has completed the $12 million renovation of Southstead, a 244-unit mixed-income property in Lubbock. Southstead was constructed in phases in the 1970s. The community consists of 11 two-story buildings and 14 single-story buildings on a 20-acre site. Of the total unit count, 100 are available at market rates. In addition to upgrading kitchens, bathrooms and HVAC systems, LEDG Capital renovated the community with new roofs, painting, pathways, parking areas, a playground and trash enclosures. Merchants Capital financed the project, which lasted 11 months. According …

November 13, 2024

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Which Amenities Pay Off in Today’s Market?

by Channing Hamilton November 13, 2024

Amenities are the personality of a multifamily property. They proclaim a community’s individuality and lure tenants with promises of a fun, relaxing or convenient lifestyle. What counts as a multifamily amenity today? If most renters and homeowners are accustomed to robust Wi-Fi or controlling their heating and air conditioning through their phones, is a smart thermostat or bulk internet something to advertise as an “extra,” or are these features a given nowadays, like a fridge or a microwave? “Want versus need is a spectrum when it comes to multifamily amenities,” …

November 13, 2024

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Standard Communities Purchases $1 Billion Affordable Housing Portfolio Across Four States

by Channing Hamilton November 7, 2024

LOS ANGELES AND NEW YORK CITY — Standard Communities has acquired a portfolio of 60 affordable housing communities totaling roughly 6,000 units for $1 billion. The portfolio consists of traditional multifamily and seniors housing assets in Texas, Arizona, Colorado and California. The undisclosed seller developed many of the properties in roughly 2002. Standard states that it will invest more than $30 million in capital improvements and deferred maintenance across the portfolio. According to the company, no tenants will be displaced during renovations. Standard says negotiations with multiple government agencies, including HUD, Fannie Mae, Freddie …

November 7, 2024

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SWBC Real Estate Sells 295-Unit The Royalton at Discovery in Suburban Dallas

by Channing Hamilton November 5, 2024

ROCKWALL, TEXAS — SWBC Real Estate LLC has sold The Royalton at Discovery, a 295-unit community in Rockwall, approximately 25 miles northeast of Dallas. Bonaventure acquired the property for an undisclosed price. Drew Kile, Joey Tumminello, Michael Ware and Taylor Hill of Institutional Property Advisors, a division of Marcus & Millichap, brokered the deal. SWBC Real Estate delivered the community in 2023. The Royalton at Discovery offers one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans with an average size of 1,015 square feet. The property rises three stories. Select units feature direct …

November 5, 2024

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United Properties Opens 302-Unit Shelby Ranch in Austin, Texas

by Channing Hamilton November 4, 2024

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Minneapolis-based developer United Properties has completed Shelby Ranch, a 302-unit development situated on an eight-acre site in Austin. The first phase of the project delivered about 150 apartments, as well as 3,500 square feet of amenity space and a 1.5-acre pool and courtyard. Shelby Ranch offers studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include a workshop, fitness center, co-working space, resident lounge, dog park and chicken coop. The property is a Certified Wildlife Habitat and features honey-producing bees, garden beds, native plants, fruit-bearing trees, rainwater collection, …

November 4, 2024

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United Properties Delivers 274-Unit Bishop Momo in Austin, Texas

by Channing Hamilton November 4, 2024

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Minneapolis-based developer United Properties has completed Bishop Momo, a 274-unit property located in the St. Elmo District of Austin. OHT Partners served as the general contractor. Belshaw Mulholland Architects designed the community. Bishop Momo offers studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, multiple lounges, coffee bar, dog run, conference room, package lockers and grilling stations. The property also includes as 6,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space and structured parking.

November 4, 2024

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RangeWater, Harbert Acquire 150-Unit Single-Family Rental Community Near Austin, Texas

by Channing Hamilton November 4, 2024

ROUND ROCK, TEXAS — RangeWater Real Estate and equity partner Harbert US Real Estate have acquired Rock Springs Duplexes, a 150-unit single-family rental community located at 1338 Christopher Ave. in Round Rock, approximately 20 miles north of Austin. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. Rock Springs Duplexes was built in two phases in 1985 and 1996. The unit mix includes 108 three-bedroom and 42 three-bedroom homes, which range from 968 to 1,280 square feet. Each residence features an attached garage, driveway parking space and a fenced backyard. Units also …

November 4, 2024

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JLL Arranges $55.5 Million Refinancing for Urban East in Austin, Texas

by Channing Hamilton October 28, 2024

AUSTIN, TEXAS — JLL has arranged a $55.5 million loan for the refinancing of Urban East, a 381-unit community in Austin. JLL arranged the floating-rate debt on behalf of the owner, a partnership between Battery Global Advisors, the Housing Authority of the City of Austin, River City Capital Partners and LDG Development. The direct lender was Goldman Sachs Alternatives. Recently built in 2023, Urban East offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include two pools, a fitness center, private conference rooms, a rooftop lounge, resident clubhouse and kitchen, …

October 28, 2024

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AOG Living Opens 282-Unit The Sophie in New Braunfels, Texas

by Channing Hamilton October 28, 2024

NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS — AOG Living has opened The Sophie, a 282-unit property located at 108 Oak Creek Way in New Braunfels, about 33 miles northeast of San Antonio. The Sophie features apartments in one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. Amenities include a fitness center, business center and cyber lounge, clubhouse with clubroom and gaming area, pool with cabanas, dog park and pet wash station, courtyard Biergarten, sky lounge and package lockers. Tenants will also have access to grilling stations, a fire pit, electric vehicle chargers and carport and garage parking. …

October 28, 2024

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