SANTA MONICA, CALIF. — Douglas Emmett (NYSE:DEI), a Santa Monica-based REIT with an office and multifamily portfolio, has secured approximately $1 billion in Fannie Mae loans to refinance nine properties, totaling 3,099 units across California and Hawaii. Walker & Dunlop arranged the financing. Through the transaction, debt on The Landmark Residences, formerly known as Barrington Plaza, in Los Angeles has been repaid.
DALY CITY, CALIF. — Kimco Realty (NYSE: KIM) and Bozzuto have broken ground on The Chester at Westlake, a 214-unit community located in the Westlake Shopping Center in Daly City, about 10 miles south of San Francisco. The project is part of Kimko’s strategy to incorporate residential into its retail developments. Westlake, a 40-acre, open-air center, opened in 1951 and was acquired by Kimko in 2002. Westlake Shopping Center is described as one of the earliest planned shopping centers in the United States, and neighborhoods were built around the center, …
LOS ALTOS, CALIF. — EAH Housing and Santa Clara County have broken ground on Distel Circle, an affordable housing community in Los Altos, about 17 miles west of San Jose. Distal Circle will offer 90 units for individuals and families earning between 30 and 80 percent of the area median income. Several units will be designated as permanent supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness. Completion is slated for January 2027. KTGY Architects designed the community. The project’s primary funding source is the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and state credit …
PASADENA, CALIF — CBRE has brokered the $22 million sale of ALUR Apartments, a 51-unit community located at 700 Locust St. in Pasadena. The property was acquired by ADC Real Estate Group LP, an affiliate of Amoroso Cos. CBRE’s Kamran Paydar and Kadie Presley Wilson represented the seller, a private Los Angeles-based investor. Ryan Greer, Trevor Breaux and Troy Tegeler with CBRE’s debt and structured finance division arranged acquisition financing on behalf of the buyer. Built in 1987 and renovated in 2021, ALUR consists of a mix of one- and …
VENTURA, CALIF. — Raintree Properties has acquired Cypress Point, a 268-unit property in Ventura, for $100 million. County Center LP was the seller, and Institutional Property Advisors (IPA) arranged the sale. The transaction equates to $373,134 per unit. The property has been owned by the seller, who was the original developer, since 1990. Cypress Point is situated on 14 acres and includes 28 two-story buildings, a barbecue and picnic area, a fitness center, a clubhouse and covered parking. First-floor units feature nine-foot ceilings, and second-floor units have 12-foot vaulted ceilings. …
CULVER CITY, CALIF. — Affinius Capital has provided a $92 million construction loan for the development of Aston Residences in Culver City, 10 miles west of Los Angeles. Helio Group, a Los Angeles-based developer, estimates completion by the first quarter of 2028. The eight-story building will include 190 units and 5,200 square feet of ground-floor retail. Most of the units (160) will be one-bedrooms, and the remaining 30 are two-bedrooms. Amenities include a fitness center, clubroom, indoor pickleball court, hot and cold plunge pools, bicycle parking and an outdoor kitchen. …
MONROVIA, CALIF. — Affinius Capital has provided a $76 million loan to Adept Urban Development. An IPA team led by Stefen Chraghchian arranged the financing. The refinancing loan will cover debt on The Monroe, a to-be-delivered, 232-unit development in Monrovia, located about 20 miles northeast of Los Angeles. A construction timeline was not disclosed. The Monroe will offer 55 studios and 122 one-bedroom, 52 two-bedroom and three three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities will include a pool with cabanas, a fitness center, fireplace, grilling stations and an outdoor lounge area on the …
LOS ANGELES — CBRE has arranged a $24 million land sale in West Los Angeles. The 1.7-acre multifamily development site, located at 9700-9740 W. Pico Blvd., was acquired by an LLC doing business as Pico BWB. The site is approved for the development of up to 200 apartments. The seller was not disclosed. CBRE’s Melinda Russell and Josh Samuels represented both parties in the transaction. The site is within walking distance of Century City and adjacent to Beverly Hills in the Beverlywood neighborhood.
COVINA, CALIF. — The Mogharebi Group has arranged the $21 million sale of Pacific Trails, representing the seller, RPK Development, in the deal. The buyer is a Los Angeles-based private investment firm. Pacific Trails, located in Corvina, 22 miles east of Los Angeles, is an 84-unit community built in 1977. It features a mix of one- and two-bedroom units and such amenities as a pool, hot tub and fire pits.
NATIONAL CITY, CALIF. — Gelt Venture Partners has acquired The Commodore, a 92-unit property in the San Diego suburb of National City, for $40 million. Built in 2024, The Commodore comprises six three-story buildings with a mix of floor plans that includes studios, one- and two-bedrooms with select units featuring two-story and loft-style layouts. At the time of sale, the property was 96 percent occupied. Units feature in-unit washers and dryers, quartz countertops, tile backsplashes, stainless steel appliances and private balconies. Amenities include a resort-style pool and a hot tub, …