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DEALS + STARTSGilbane, CBRE partner on student housing portfolio
The initial transaction includes three existing properties and three in development across six Power Four schools.
By Mary Salmonsen • Nov. 20, 2024 -
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Multifamily inches down to $14.2B in distress
Despite a staggering amount of troubled properties, a number of reports point to an improving landscape.
By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 19, 2024 -
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AvalonBay expands build-to-rent operations, plans future acquisitions
The company expects to find opportunities in its Texas, North Carolina and Colorado markets.
By Mary Salmonsen • Nov. 19, 2024 -
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Lakeland goes off-market to buy Massachusetts property
The firm secured 135 Main Street through a previous relationship and plans value-add upgrades at the asset.
By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 15, 2024 -
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DEALS + STARTSArchway grabs deal for 30% discount in Dallas
The California-based firm plans exterior and amenity upgrades at the Coronado Apartment Homes.
By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 14, 2024 -
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Harrison Street sells student portfolio for $893M
The Scion Group and a major institutional investor bought the 14 communities totaling 8,724 beds.
By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 13, 2024 -
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Standard Communities acquires $1B portfolio
The firm plans to invest over $30 million in capital improvements and deferred maintenance across the 6,000 units in more than 60 communities.
By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 8, 2024 -
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Fed cuts rates by 25 bps
Treasuries jumped after the September rate reduction and again since the presidential election was called.
By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 7, 2024 -
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West Coast cap rates fall
Demand for well-located properties is rising, but inventory remains low.
By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 4, 2024 -
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Senators question KKR’s acquisition of 5,200 units
The lawmakers, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren, scrutinized the deal’s potential to “exacerbate rising rent costs in regions across the United States.”
By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 1, 2024 -
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PGIM, Citymark enter JV to buy debt
The firms will target both performing and non-performing loans.
By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 31, 2024 -
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DEALS + STARTSGreystar reportedly in talks to buy $1.1B Australian student housing portfolio
If finalized, the transaction would include seven properties with a total of 5,662 beds across five cities.
By Mary Salmonsen • Oct. 29, 2024 -
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MSCI: Apartment sales volume increases for second consecutive quarter
Prices fell 6.3% year over year in Q3, but the pace of decline is moderating.
By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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DEALS + STARTSLion Real Estate Group nabs off-market deal in Houston
The investment firm saw an opportunity to secure a 25-year-old property at a good yield.
By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 25, 2024 -
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Resia sells, retains management of Florida property
Kayne Anderson Real Estate bought Resia Old Cutler from the Miami-based firm using Fannie Mae debt.
By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 24, 2024 -
Historic Philadelphia building goes into servicing
The Brush Factory Lofts, which sits in a neighborhood where rents are falling, saw its loan hit 90 days’ delinquent in August.
By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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Q&AThe challenges of building workforce housing
Astor Cos. CEO Henry Torres is using the Live Local Act to add attainable rentals to his portfolio of luxury properties.
By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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Forum joins the preferred equity club
The apartment owner recently closed a $226 million investment vehicle specializing in multifamily private credit.
By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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Bank reportedly forecloses on Chasen’s office conversion in Baltimore
The developer planned to turn the historic One Calvert Plaza into 173 apartments.
By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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DEALS + STARTSEastham, Mosaic buy 2 Houston properties
The partners were able to acquire Amber Oaks and Park Place by emphasizing their ability to close deals.
By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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Q&AHow tech investors can avoid getting burned by multifamily
Entrepreneur Zain Jaffer says an intense focus on IRR above all else can lead to problems.
By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Bank forecloses on Chasen’s office conversion in Baltimore
The developer planned to turn the historic One Calvert Plaza into 173 apartments.
By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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Inside JRK’s recent buying spree
As buyers have begun to capitulate on price and the credit markets have improved, the Los Angeles–based firm found an opening to buy class A properties.
By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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DEALS + STARTSGPI makes acquisition in West Hollywood
The purchase of the Lofts at NoHo Commons is only one recent move from the firm as it ramps up activity in its hometown.
By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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MSCI: GSE volume declined in first half of 2024
Investor-driven and CMBS lenders posted huge gains in the first six months of the year, as the debt market looks to be more competitive.
By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 4, 2024
