RICHARDSON, TEXAS — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has closed its criminal investigation into the pricing practices of the rental housing industry, according to RealPage, citing a DOJ notice. In a statement released Dec. 6, the company also reaffirmed its stance that its software platform did not violate antitrust laws. RealPage stated that it cooperated extensively with the DOJ throughout the now-closed investigation, adding that the DOJ did not identify RealPage as a target of the investigation at any point. While the criminal investigation has ended, it remains unclear whether …
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NEW YORK CITY — Genesis Cos. and Lemor Development have secured $71 million in acquisition financing for Frederick Samuel Apartments, a 664-unit affordable housing asset in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood. The property consists of 40 residential buildings. Income restrictions for the apartments were not disclosed. The new ownership will renovate the community with a combination of passive park spaces, programmed urban farms, a new playground and community gardens provided by Harlem Grown. Heather Olson and Matthew Baptiste of Berkadia facilitated the 30-year permanent financing through Freddie Mac’s Bond Credit …
FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Weidner Apartment Homes has acquired Monterra Village, a 550-unit community in Fort Worth, from Hillwood Multifamily for an undisclosed price. Built in two phases on 35 acres in 2008 and 2013, the garden-style property features a lagoon, lap pools with water features and pocket parks. The average apartment size is 985 square feet. Monterra Village is located within the 900-acre Alliance Town Center development, which features 1 million square feet of retail, restaurant and office space. Alliance Town Center is surrounded by the 27,000-acre AllianceTexas master-planned …
RENTON, WASH. — SCS Development Co. has sold Copper Ridge Apartments, a 325-unit community in Renton, roughly 11 miles south of Bellevue, Washington. Timberlane Partners purchased the asset for $70.7 million. Built in 1983 and 1985, Copper Ridge offers one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment units housed in two- and three-story residential buildings. The average unit size is 788 square feet. All residences have private decks or balconies, and select units also feature wood-burning fireplaces. Amenities include a pool, three laundry facilities and a children’s playground. Giovanni Napoli, Philip Assouad, Ryan Harmon, …
RICHARDSON, TEXAS — Affinius Capital LLC has originated an $81.3 million loan to refinance Belt and Main, a 350-unit community with 17,000 square feet of retail space in Richardson, about 15 miles north of Dallas. Catalyst Urban Development was the borrower. Jeremy Sain of JLL led the team that arranged the financing. Belt and Main offers a mix of 269 one-bedroom residences and 81 two-bedroom apartments. Units feature quartz countertops, wood-style flooring, stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, floor-to-ceiling windows and full-size washer and dryers. Select units also include patios and …
APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZ. — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has arranged the sale of Hampton Meridian, a build-to-rent community in Apache Junction, 35 miles east of Phoenix. The asset traded hands for $56.5 million. Steve Gebing and Cliff David of IPA represented the seller and procured the buyer in the deal. Neither party’s identity was disclosed. Built in 2023, Hampton Meridian consists of 195 residences across 16 acres. The average unit size is 1,009 square feet. Residents have access to amenities such as a pool, …
COLUMBUS, OHIO — RM Communities and Crawford Hoying have secured a $30.5 million acquisition loan for Xander on State, a 229-unit community located at 265 East State St. in downtown Columbus’s Discovery District. Brian Gaswirth, Jesse Wright, Joshua Odessky and Shane Ciacci of JLL Capital Markets arranged the loan through ACRE. Built in 2020, Xander on State offers a mix of studios, one- and two-bedroom units. Residents have access to amenities including a pool, entertainment area, fitness center and theater room. The property also features 2,681 square feet of ground …
LEWISVILLE, TEXAS — Bright Realty has sold Valor at The Realm in Lewisville to Weidner Apartment Homes for an undisclosed price. JLL arranged the sale. Bright Realty developed the 260-unit property in 2021. It includes approximately 35,000 square feet of retail. Residents have access to amenities such as a resort-style pool and yoga studio. Units are available with one or two bedrooms. Valor at the Realm is located within The Realm at Castle Hills, a 324-acre master-planned development in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
NEW YORK CITY — Affinius Capital LLC has originated a $79 million loan to Alchemy-ABR Investment Partners to finance the development of 288 East 88th Street, a 26-story project in New York’s Upper East Side neighborhood. Located on the southwest corner of 88th Street and 2nd Avenue, the building will include 45 units ranging from one to five bedrooms. Amenities will include a fitness center, sport court, children’s playroom, media/gaming room, coworking/conference space and a roof terrace. The project is slated for completion in late 2026. Aaron Appel, Keith Kurland, …
SAN FRANCISCO — ICONIQ Capital and Sentral have secured $525 million for the refinancing of a portfolio of six properties totaling 1,790 units. Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs provided the single-asset, single-borrower CMBS loan. Jonathan Firestone and Bill Fishel of Newmark Group Inc. arranged the financing. Gibson Dunn and Latham & Watkins also advised on the transaction. Sentral operates each community in the portfolio. Approximately 25 percent of the units are leased under a flexible living strategy, in which units are fully furnished and made available for short- or mid-length …