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Encore 380 Apartments in Aubrey, Texas

AUBREY, TEXAS — SPI Advisory, an investment firm with offices in Dallas and Austin, Texas, has purchased Encore 380 Apartments, a 416-unit asset in Aubrey, approximately 50 miles north of downtown Dallas. Eastdil Secured represented the undisclosed seller in the deal. Formerly known as Century 380 Apartments, the garden-style community was built in 2017. SPI plans to renovate the community with upgrades to the property exterior, common areas and amenity spaces. The new ownership will also add washers and dryers to all units.

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Venture on Colter in Phoenix

PHOENIX — Neighborhood Ventures (NV), a real estate crowdfunding company based in Phoenix, has purchased Venture on Colter, a 123-unit property in Phoenix. NV purchased the asset directly from an undisclosed lender for $13 million, a 20 percent discount from the community’s value in 2022. The company has raised $4.5 million from 95 investors for the property. NV estimates that, after implementing new property management and leasing strategies, Venture on Colter will be fully occupied within the next six months.

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HAINESPORT, N.J. — New Jersey-based developer Walters is underway on the development of Cornerstone at Hainesport, a 73-unit affordable housing project in Hainesport, roughly 23 miles east of Philadelphia. The property will consist of six buildings. Units will come in one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. The community will be available to households earning 60 percent or less of the area median income. Amenities include a basketball court, children’s play area and a clubhouse with computer workstations. The first apartments are expected to be available for occupancy by December.

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FRISCO, TEXAS — CenterSquare has acquired Sorrel Phillips Creek Ranch, a 352-unit asset in Frisco, 30 miles north of downtown Dallas, in an off-market transaction. The community offers one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. The acquisition was made on behalf of CenterSquare’s Value-Added Fund VI. The new ownership plans to renovate the units with new countertops and cabinets, add laminate vinyl plank to the upper floors and install a technology package in addition to updating the fitness center and tenant lounge area.

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NEW YORK CITY — Brisa Builders Development LLC and PMG Affordable have secured $51.7 million in financing for 19-19 Cornaga Ave., a 92-unit affordable housing project located in the Downtown Far Rockaway Special Purpose District in Queens. The financing package includes: Additionally, the developers are leveraging roughly $21.4 million in low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) equity syndicated by Enterprise, $2.3 million in state LIHTC equity and $41,000 in solar tax credit equity. BWE is providing permanent financing through Freddie Mac. 19-19 Cornaga Ave. will offer a mix of studio, one- …

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HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIF. — IPA Capital Markets, a division of Marcus & Millichap, has arranged $60.9 million in financing for a 28.9-acre redevelopment project in Huntington Beach. Gary Mozer of IPA secured the 18-month, nonrecourse loan on behalf of an undisclosed California-based investment and development firm. The borrower plans to develop a residential and hospitality property, which was approved by the Huntington Beach City Council, on the site. The property will feature a 50-unit affordable housing community, with 25 units to be rented to hotel workers employed onsite and nearby. The …

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Cobbler Square in Chicago

CHICAGO — JDL Development LLC and Centaur Capital Partners have purchased Cobbler Square, a historic, 292-unit property in Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood, for $88.2 million. Mark Stern, Kevin Girard, Zach Kaufman and Sam Grohe of JLL Capital Markets represented the undisclosed seller in the deal. Originally built at 1350 N. Wells St. in 1889 as the Dr. Scholl’s shoe factory, Cobbler Square was converted into residential use in 1985. The community offers a mix of studios, one- and two-bedroom, loft-style units. The property also includes 19,038 square feet of retail …

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SAN TAN VALLEY, ARIZ. — Thompson Thrift has opened Stella, a 308-unit community located roughly 48 miles southeast of downtown Phoenix in San Tan Valley. The property will consist of 12 two- and three-story buildings on a 20-acre site. Units will come in one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include a pool, outdoor pavilion, pickleball courts, two dog parks, gardens and Wi-Fi connectivity. The first move-ins began in winter 2024. The project is slated for full completion by the end of this summer. 

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Monte View at Pohatcong in Pohatcong, New Jersey

POHATCONG, N.J. — Larken Associates is nearing completion of Monte View at Pohatcong, a 120-unit complex located at 1001 Monte View Drive in Pohatcong, roughly 23 miles east of Allentown, Pennsylvania. The property consists of three garden-style buildings and one four-story elevatored building. Units come in one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Residents have access to amenities such as a clubhouse, pool, dog run, tot lot, fitness center, coworking center and game room. Monte View at Pohatcong is slated for full completion by April 2025. The property is currently approximately 50 …

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AMARILLO, LUBBOCK AND PLAINVIEW, TEXAS — UC Funds, a Boston-based debt fund, has provided an $11 million acquisition loan for a portfolio of four properties totaling 275 units in northwest Texas. Known as the Medlock Portfolio, the communities are located in Amarillo, Lubbock and Plainview. The undisclosed sponsor will use a portion of the proceeds to fund stabilization and lease-up costs. The loan carries an 18-month term. Further details of the transaction were not disclosed.

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