Transactions: Page 5

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    DEALS + STARTS

    MAA scores Phoenix property in lease-up for $102M in cash

    The REIT purchased the property for below-replacement costs, showing how all-cash buyers hold an advantage in the current environment.

    By • Nov. 29, 2023
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    Apartment starts plummet nearly 32%

    Completions of new buildings rose 14.3% as supply became a bigger issue in some markets.

    By • Nov. 27, 2023
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    Retrieved from Fannie Mae on November 20, 2023
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    FHFA reduces lending caps again for Fannie, Freddie

    Loans that support workforce housing will be exempt from the volume limits.

    By • Nov. 20, 2023
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    MSCI: Apartment sales fall for 14th straight month

    Multifamily transactions declined 72% year over year to $6.2 billion, while prices dropped 13.7%.

    By • Nov. 17, 2023
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    Multifamily originations fall 50%

    Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac see volume decline 27% in Q3, as underwriting remains difficult and transactions continue to drop.

    By • Nov. 16, 2023
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    REIT Report

    EQR reports strength on the East Coast

    Washington, New York City and Boston thrive, while Seattle and San Francisco struggle.

    By • Nov. 16, 2023
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    Phoenix office-to-apartment conversion goes to foreclosure

    The former BMO Harris bank tower could be auctioned later this month after the owner defaulted on a $71.3 million loan.

    By • Nov. 15, 2023
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    REIT Report

    Essex sees delinquencies drop in October

    The REIT predicts growth potential from tech jobs in its West Coast markets, with limited new supply competition.

    By • Nov. 14, 2023
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    DEALS + STARTS

    Eden sells new Florida property for $73M

    The developer was able to move the asset ahead of schedule without advertising widely.

    By • Nov. 9, 2023
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    Fed pause gives hope that deals could pick up

    After the central bank’s announcement last week, the 10-year Treasury fell 40 basis points from October’s high.

    By • Nov. 6, 2023
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    REIT Report

    AVB adjusts return expectations on new development

    Move-outs to new homes fell for AvalonBay, but executives expect market deceleration in 2024.

    By • Nov. 2, 2023
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    DEALS + STARTS

    Kaplan secures 20-acre Florida site for $5.2M

    The developer plans to build five three-story buildings with elevators.

    By • Nov. 1, 2023
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    Behind the scenes of the JPI-Sumitomo deal

    JPI CEO Payton Mayes sees an opportunity to move into new markets when the time is right.

    By • Nov. 1, 2023
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    REIT Report

    MAA’s new lease rents fall due to competitors’ concessions

    A glut of new supply is providing obstacles and opportunities for the REIT.

    By • Oct. 31, 2023
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    Opinion

    ‘Yes in God’s Back Yard’ law aims to help battle California’s housing crisis

    The recently signed bill allows religious groups and nonprofit colleges to build affordable housing on their land without strict adherence to zoning standards.

    By Ellia Thompson • Oct. 30, 2023
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    754-unit San Francisco property loses more than half its value

    The NEMA San Francisco apartment complex sits next to the headquarters of social media giant X.

    By • Oct. 26, 2023
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    Q&A

    Why this investor prefers local partners

    Eastham Capital looks for firms that self-manage and have on-the-ground expertise.

    By • Oct. 24, 2023
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    MSCI: Sales slide 62% in Q3

    Even though conditions may be stabilizing, there are only certain types of deals getting done.

    By • Oct. 23, 2023
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    DEALS + STARTS

    Darwin German nabs a Dallas-area property for a significant discount

    The Mark at Weatherford was sold in September for 37% lower than its January 2022 price.

    By • Oct. 23, 2023
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    DEALS + STARTS

    Venterra Realty grabs 2 brand-new Florida properties

    The company relied on its established relationships with lenders to secure two apartment communities built this year.

    By • Oct. 19, 2023
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    TransUnion to pay $23M to settle federal charges

    The credit reporting agency did not admit wrongdoing regarding the FTC’s charges of failing to ensure tenant screening results were accurate.

    By • Oct. 19, 2023
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    Trepp: Multifamily mortgage debt increases by 7%

    Pension funds saw the largest increase in apartment mortgages on their books in the second quarter, followed by banks and thrifts.

    By • Oct. 18, 2023
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    Former Lincoln division announces new name

    Willow Bridge Property Co., sold to Cadillac Fairview in February, now operates 180,000 units independently.

    By • Updated Oct. 13, 2023
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    Q&A

    Cindy Clare: Budgeting is a lot harder right now

    As the market returns to seasonal patterns and supply increases, operators are preparing for a more volatile year.

    By • Oct. 10, 2023
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    DEALS + STARTS

    Standard Communities picks up 6 properties in Los Angeles

    The company locked in financing early and partnered with HUD and Pacific Southwest Development Corp. to preserve affordability in 407 units.

    By • Oct. 9, 2023