PLANT CITY, FLA. — NewPoint Real Estate Capital LLC has provided a $50 million lease-up bridge loan to Hillpointe LLC for the refinancing of Pointe Grand Plant City, a 300-unit asset located in Plant City, approximately 24 miles east of Tampa, Florida. Trevor Ritter of NewPoint originated the two-year, floating rate, interest-only loan. Pointe Grand Plant City consists of 10 three-story buildings that house two-bedroom units. Shared amenities include a pool, fitness center, clubhouse with coffee and tea bar, business center with conference room, picnic area with barbecue grills, community …
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration has halted at least $60 million in financing intended for affordable housing developments across the nation, according to the Associated Press. At the direction of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has terminated contracts for at least two of the three organizations in its Section 4 program, which the Associated Press states could stall the development of hundreds of affordable housing projects across the United States. The Section 4 program, also known as the Capacity Building for …
SUNRISE, FLA. — FCP, in partnership with BMC Investments and The RMR Group, has bought ARIUM Sunrise, a 400-unit asset in Sunrise, approximately 10 miles east of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. ARIUM Sunrise was built in 1998 and was 94 percent occupied at the time of sale. Amenities include a pool, clubhouse and fitness center. Additionally, the partnership plans to upgrade 32 of the units. Wells Fargo provided financing for the acquisition. Robert Given and Zachary Sackley of CBRE represented the seller in the deal. Charles Crapse and Denny St. Romain, …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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- …
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 …
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 …