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Technology Clears Operational Roadblocks for Affordable Housing Managers

by Channing Hamilton

There is an urgent need for more affordable housing in the United States. For every 100 extremely low-income renter households, there are just 36 affordable units available for rent, according to a March 2024 report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC). Despite widespread attention on this issue — including at the state and federal levels — the supply shortage has continued. Municipalities across the United States continue to struggle to address symptoms of the affordable housing crisis, such as homelessness and rising housing costs. The NLIHC reports that there is …

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The Lofts at Noho Commons in Los Angeles
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Institutional Property Advisors Negotiates $92.5 Million Sale of The Lofts at Noho Commons in Los Angeles

by Channing Hamilton

LOS ANGELES — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has arranged the sale of The Lofts at Noho Commons, a 292-unit community located in the NoHo Arts District of Los Angeles. The GPI Cos., an investment and development firm based in Los Angeles, acquired the asset from a joint venture partnership for $92.5 million. Joseph Grabiec, Kevin Green and Gregory Harris of IPA represented the seller and procured the buyer in the deal. Lofts at NoHo Commons was built in 2006. The unit mix includes 237 …

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Samo Collection in Santa Monica, California
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Gortikov Capital Purchases 399-Unit Affordable Housing Portfolio in Santa Monica, California for $120 Million

by Channing Hamilton

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. — Locally based brokerage and advisory firm Gortikov Capital has purchased Samo Collection, a portfolio of affordable housing communities in Santa Monica, for $120 million. The portfolio comprises 399 units across 11 buildings. The properties were constructed between 1997 and 2009. Samo Collection offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with stainless steel appliances, hardwood-style flooring and central heating and air conditioning. The name of the seller was not released.

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3926 Franklin Ave. in Fullerton, California
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CBRE Negotiates $2.7 Million Sale of 10-Unit Property in Fullerton, California

by Channing Hamilton

FULLERTON, CALIF. — CBRE has arranged the sale of a 10-unit building located at 3926 Franklin Ave. in Fullerton, just north of Anaheim, California. The asset traded hands for $2.7 million in an off-market transaction. Built in 1985, the two-story building comprises 7,410 square feet and offers exclusively two-bedroom units. The property also includes 17 parking spaces, including 12 garage spaces, as well as an on-site laundry facility. Dan Blackwell of CBRE, along with Andrew Boukather, who is now with MBI Equity Partners, represented the Los Angeles County-based buyer in the …

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The Village at Union Mills in Lacey, Washington
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TMR Investments Purchases 182-Unit The Village at Union Mills in Lacey, Washington

by Channing Hamilton

LACEY, WASH. — TMR Investments has acquired The Village at Union Mills, a 182-unit community located at 8146 Sweetbrier Lane SE in Lacey, roughly five miles east of Olympia, Washington. The seller was not disclosed. The buyer plans to invest $4.1 million to execute a value-add strategy for the property. Planned renovations include updates to the fitness center, clubhouse and outdoor amenity spaces, as well as the addition of electric vehicle charging stations. Each apartment will also receive new stainless steel appliances, stone countertops and contemporary lighting and hardware.

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6744 Orizaba Ave. in Long Beach, California
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CBRE Negotiates $2.4 Million Sale of Nine-Unit Property in Long Beach, California

by Channing Hamilton

NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. — CBRE has arranged the $2.4 million sale of a nine-unit property located at 6744 Orizaba Ave. in Long Beach, 25 miles south of Los Angeles. Built in 1973, the building comprises 7,770 square feet across two stories. The community is situated on a 9,540-square-foot lot at the corner of Orizaba Avenue and East 67th Way. The unit mix includes one studio and eight two-bedroom apartments. The community also offer an on-site laundry facility and 10 single-car garages. The roof was replaced in 2017. Dan Blackwell, Trey Mitchell …

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The Gabriel in Pomona, California
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CP Capital Sells 312-Unit Community in Suburban Los Angeles

by Channing Hamilton

POMONA, CALIF. — CP Capital has sold The Gabriel, a 312-unit apartment community in Pomona, approximately 30 miles west of Los Angeles. The property is situated at 2771 N. Garey Ave., adjacent to the Pomona North Metrolink Station. The buyer and sales price were not disclosed. The Gabriel was completed in 2022.  The four-story development offers apartments featuring stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, plank flooring and smart home technology such as Honeywell Wi-Fi thermostats, community video intercoms, Brivo keyless entry in common areas and ButterflyMX virtual keys. According to Apartments.com, …

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Traer Creek Apartments in Avon, Colorado
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JLL Capital Markets Arranges $73 Million Construction Financing for Traer Creek Apartments in Avon, Colorado

by Channing Hamilton

AVON, COLO. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged $73 million in construction financing for Traer Creek Apartments, a 242-unit development situated at 5471 East Beaver Creek Blvd. in Avon, about 1.5 miles from Beaver Creek Resort and 8.3 miles from Vail Ski Resort in Vail, Colorado. The borrower was a joint venture between Prime West and Columnar Investments. Leon McBroom and Will Haass led the JLL Capital Markets debt advisory team that represented the borrower. Once completed in 2026, Traer Creek Apartments will consist of three buildings that each rise …

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How Multifamily Owners Can Guard Against Renter Fraud

by Channing Hamilton

Scammers lurk in the background of virtually every industry, and the multifamily sector is no exception. Some renters will leap at the chance to exploit loopholes in the system and take advantage of unprepared landlords. “As a baseline definition, we classify rent fraud as any act of intentional deception by a renter to deceive the property owners to gain financial or personal benefit,” says Josh Albrechtsen, senior vice president and general manager of front office solutions at RealPage. “Fraud is evolving constantly. This is not a one-and-done problem solve. The …

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Switch in Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Thompson Thrift to Develop 276-Unit Switch in Colorado Springs, Colorado

by Channing Hamilton

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. — Indianapolis-based Thompson Thrift will develop Switch, a 276-unit community situated within the Polaris Pointe development in Colorado Springs. Construction is slated to begin imminently, with first resident move-ins slated for fall 2025. Switch will feature one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. The average unit size will be approximately 1,000 square feet. Planned amenities include a fitness center, pool, electric fire pits, a billiards and shuffleboard area, bike storage and workshop, outdoor entertainment kitchen, community-wide Wi-Fi, a conference room, dog park, pet spa and Starbucks coffee bar. The …

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