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Texas Multifamily HVAC Trends: Why Developers Prefer All-Electric, All-Climate Heat Pumps

by Sarah Daniels

By Randall Towb of Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS) Texas multifamily owners and developers are utilizing all-climate variable capacity heat pumps and variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems for heating and air-conditioning (HVAC) needs in their low-rise, mid-rise and high-rise buildings. These systems deliver on both resident satisfaction and building owners’ return on investment (ROI) thanks to key benefits such as energy performance, zoned comfort, design flexibility, quiet operation, reduced maintenance and advanced controls and monitoring. In addition to resident comfort and ROI, these all-electric systems align with growing concerns …

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Soto
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Partnership Breaks Ground on 200-Unit Community in Torrance, California

by Channing Hamilton

TORRANCE, CALIF. — A partnership between Legacy Partners and DWS Group has begun the construction of Soto, a 200-unit project in Torrance, roughly 30 miles west of Anaheim, California. The project team includes Westport Construction as the general contractor and Architects Orange as the designer.  Located at 3862 Carson St., Soto will offer studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Units will range from 633 square feet to 1,118 square feet. Planned amenities include a rooftop pool and amenity deck with an indoor-outdoor fitness center, resident clubhouse, coworking area and two courtyards …

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Skye
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Institutional Property Advisors Brokers Sale of 18-Story Asset in Seattle

by Channing Hamilton

SEATTLE — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has arranged the sale of Skye, a 371-unit apartment building with 13,300 square feet of ground-floor retail space in Seattle’s Denny Triangle neighborhood. The 18-story community was originally built in 1949, and all units were renovated between 2014 and 2016. Tenants have access to a controlled-access parking garage, rooftop terrace, fenced dog park, walking trails and green lawns. Apartments come in studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans. Philip Assouad, Giovanni Napoli, Ryan Harmon, Nick Ruggiero and Anthony Palladino …

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Hawthorne
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Stockbridge, Wilson Meany Secure $170 Million Refinancing for Portfolio in San Mateo, California

by Channing Hamilton

SAN MATEO, CALIF. — Stockbridge and Wilson Meany have received a $170 million first mortgage for Bay Meadows Apartment Collection, a portfolio of four properties totaling 390 units in San Mateo, roughly 20 miles south of San Francisco. The portfolio offers a mix of studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. The average unit size is 1,035-square feet. The portfolio also features a total 9,961-square feet of ground floor retail space. The four properties included in the portfolio are: The communities are located within the 83-acre Bay Meadows master-planned community, …

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The Astoria
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Midtown Capital Receives $31.5 Million Bridge Loan for Salt Lake City Development

by Channing Hamilton

SALT LAKE CITY — Midtown Capital has secured a $31.5 million bridge loan to complete the construction of The Astoria, a 149-unit property situated in the Fairpark District of Salt Lake City. Located at 11 N. 800 West, the seven-story asset will offer 372-square-foot micro units, 545-square-foot studios and one- and two-bedroom floor plans up to 955 square feet each.  The development is slated for completion in the third quarter of 2025. Scott Wadler, Patrick Johnson, Mitch Sinberg, Brad Williamson and Matt Robbins of Berkadia arranged the financing. New York-based …

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Solaire Apartments
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Milestone Acquires Solaire Apartments in Denver Suburb

by Channing Hamilton

BRIGHTON, COLO. — The Milestone Group has purchased Solaire Apartments, a 252-unit community located at 1287 S. 8th Ave. in Brighton, roughly 21 miles northeast of Denver. The purchase price was not disclosed. Solaire Apartments offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments. Residents have access to shared amenities including a clubroom with a kitchen and business center, fitness center, dog park, playground, native grass areas and a pool with a lap lane, hot tub and lounge.

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Bella Encanta
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CBRE Brokers $95.7 Million Sale of BTR Community in Mesa, Arizona

by Channing Hamilton

MESA, ARIZ. — CBRE has arranged the sale of Bella Encanta, a 212-unit build-to-rent (BTR) asset in Mesa. Locally based Bela Flor Communities sold the asset to a global institutional investor for $95.7 million. Griffen Tymins, Asher Gunter, Matt Pesch, Sean Cunningham and Austin Groen of CBRE represented the seller in the deal. Built in 2023, Bella Encanta features duplex-style units with wood-style plank flooring, nine- and 10-foot ceilings, full-size washers and dryers, granite countertops, undermount sinks, stainless steel appliances and gas cooktops, as well as a two-car attached garage with …

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Investment Sales Market Shifts in Southern California

by Channing Hamilton

The multifamily real estate market in Southern California, particularly in Orange County, is poised for significant shifts in 2025. The region has rebounded from the volatility of the COVID-19 pandemic but is still navigating regulatory pressures. In positive news, the rejection of Proposition 33 has averted the expansion of statewide rent control, offering a more favorable environment for investors. Amid elevated interest rates and a changing political landscape, the market presents both challenges and opportunities for buyers, sellers and investors alike. If passed, Proposition 33 would have allowed cities and …

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Avanti Residential Launches Development Arm

by Channing Hamilton

DENVER — Avanti Residential, a Denver-based investor and operator, has launched a new development arm to execute round-up multifamily and build-to-rent developments across the U.S. The company appointed Kyle Henderson, who has about two decades of multifamily development experience at firms such as D.R. Horton and Wood Partners, to lead the newly established affiliate. Avanti Residential’s portfolio currently comprises 9,363 units across 40 properties in seven states: Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Arizona, Florida, Utah and Tennessee.

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Berkeley, California
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RealPage Sues City of Berkeley Over Ban on Rent Pricing Software

by Channing Hamilton

BERKELEY, CALIF. — RealPage has filed a lawsuit against the city of Berkeley, California, over an impending ban on the use of rent pricing algorithms. The firm is seeking a judgment and injunction against the ordinance, which RealPage argues violates the First Amendment right to lawful speech. The company also asserts that the ordinance was adopted based on false claims regarding its revenue management software.  The Berkeley City Council voted to ban rent pricing software on March 25. The ordinance will go into effect on April 24, unless it is …

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