SAN DIEGO — The Dinerstein Cos. has completed the disposition of Millennium PQ, a 331-unit property located in San Diego’s Rancho Penasquitos neighborhood, to GID Real Estate Investments. The garden-style community traded hands for $167 million. Hunter Combs led the Walker & Dunlop investment sales team that represented the seller and buyer in the transaction.
LOMPOC, CALIF. — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) has arranged $3.4 million for the acquisition of a 30-unit community located at 701-717 N. F Street in Lompoc, 54 miles northwest of Santa Barbara, California. The property consists of five buildings, each housing six two-bedroom units. Ron Balys of MMCC’s Orange County office secured the loan, which features a one-year loan with an interest rate of 11.5 percent. A western based fund provided the financing. The borrower was a local investment management company.
WEST VALLEY, ARIZ. — Tower Capital has negotiated $51.5 million in non-recourse construction financing for the development of Skyview by Zen, a 190-unit build-to-rent (BTR) community in West Valley, 50 miles west of downtown Phoenix. Kyle McDonough and George Maravilla of Tower Capital arranged the financing on behalf of Zen and 10Y. The sponsor acquired the development site at 2627 N. 83rd Ave. in 2023. Once completed, Skyview by Zen will offer townhomes in two- and three-bedroom layouts. Construction is underway, with the first units slated to deliver in October …
DENVER — NorthPeak Commercial Advisors has negotiated the sale of an 11-unit property located at 995 Corona St. in Denver. The asset traded hands for $2.3 million. Greg Johnson and Conner Piretti of NorthPeak Commercial represented the undisclosed seller in the deal. The name of the buyer was also not disclosed.
PORT ORCHARD, WASH. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Orchard Park, a 66-unit property in Port Orchard, about 17 miles west of Seattle. The asset traded hands for $16 million. Orchard Park was built in 1981. The community offers units in one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. The property was 96 occupied at the time of sale. Kellan Moll and Scott Morasch of Marcus & Millichap’s Seattle office marketed the property on behalf of the seller. Moll and Morasch, along with Mitchell Loofburrow, also secured the buyer. Both the buyer and …
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biden administration has called on Congress to pass rent-control legislation that would affect more than 20 million rental homes across the country. Under the proposed rule, landlords with more than 50 units in their portfolios would forfeit federal tax breaks if they raise rents annually more than 5 percent on their existing units. If passed, this rule would be in force beginning this year and would last through 2026. The plan would include an exception for new construction and for units currently undergoing substantial renovation or …
— By Mike Branam, director of multifamily, PointCentral Renters increasingly desire smart technology features and personalized automation that can save time, money and improve property security. A 2022 survey from Rent.com reported that a staggering 82 percent of renters wanted at least one smart device in their home. This has encouraged property owners and operators to invest in technology as part of a wider strategy to both attract and retain a resident base that is a good fit for their communities. Technological advancements such as artificial intelligence (AI), as well …
PORTLAND, ORE. — PCCP has provided a $45 million senior loan to a joint venture between Alamo Manhattan and MetLife Investment Management for the refinancing of The Dylan, a 232-unit property in Portland. Charles Halladay and Charlie Watson of JLL Capital Markets Debt Advisory arranged the non-recourse loan. The Dylan was constructed in 2022. Located at 3883 S. Moody Ave., the community offers 19 studios, 185 one-bedroom and 28 two-bedroom units. The average unit size is 724 square feet. Amenities include communal workspaces, a fitness center, resident lounge, dog wash station, …
FORT COLLINS, COLO. — Thompson Thrift has released plans for The Landing at Lemay in Fort Collins. The Landing at Lemay will comprise 344 units on a 17-acre site. The community will offer carriage homes with apartments built over attached private garages and electric vehicle charging capabilities. Units will come in one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities will include a fitness center, pool, fire pits, a billiards and shuffleboard area, dog park, pet spa, community-wide Wi-Fi and outdoor entertainment kitchen. Construction is slated to begin in July and move-ins …
Empty nesters and millennials with children are increasingly drawn to new subdivisions of build-to-rent (BTR) houses for lifestyle and financial reasons. These professionally managed BTR homes come in many shapes and sizes. For a growing family, a new three- or four-bedroom rental house might be the ideal fit. Renters who don’t need a lot of space, but who value private parking and a modest backyard, can move into a one- or two-bedroom cottage-style home. These properties provide more living space and privacy than a typical apartment and at a more …
