Greystone, a leading national commercial real estate finance company, has provided $27,325,000 in total Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting & Servicing (DUS®) financing for a two-property portfolio in Greensboro, North Carolina. The financing was originated by Justin Hechler, Director at Greystone, on behalf of repeat client Featherstone Partners.

Terrace Oaks, which comprises 120 units, and Terrace at Olde Battleground, comprising 156 units, both received 10-year, fixed-rate Fannie Mae loans with 35-year amortizations and the first six years of interest-only payments. Both properties boast amenities including swimming pools and fitness centers, while the larger community, Terrace at Olde Battleground, additionally offering a playground, car wash station, dog park and wash station, and picnic area with fire pit.

In addition to these two refinancing transactions, Hunter Bowling of Cushman & Wakefield represented Featherstone Partners in the sale of Madison Woods, also located in Greensboro.

“Exiting the portfolio’s existing debt all at once by way of three separate transactions was tricky due to the current capital markets environment -- having a thorough understanding of the mechanics that went into each step, along with having great financing partners like Greystone, made all the difference,” said Chuck Patty, Managing Partner, Featherstone Partners.

“It takes a true collaboration with clients to close financing so quickly, and the Featherstone team was prepared and responsive, enabling our team to guide them to closing in 28 days,” said Mr. Hechler. “It’s also a testament to our commitment to clients when we have repeat borrowers return for new financing with Greystone.”

The joint venture team of Cushman & Wakefield and Greystone announced that they arranged the sale of and provided acquisition financing for Salisbury Court, a 40-unit apartment community located at 1501 Old Salisbury Ct. in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Cushman & Wakefield’s Hunter Bowling, Laney Orr, Rhodes Marley, and Gavin Conlon represented the seller in the $2,855,000 sales transaction while Greystone’s Daniel Kaweblum originated an interest-only bridge loan with a fixed rate and three-year term. The multifamily property was sold by a partnership between Grubb Properties and Carolina Community Investments and acquired by Emerald City Associates.  

“Emerald City Associates has made a great addition to their quickly expanding portfolio. Salisbury Court is a well-positioned asset, with interior value add upside, and located in one of the fastest growing MSA’s in the Sunbelt. We are grateful to have been a part of this transaction,” said Hunter Bowling, Senior Director at Cushman & Wakefield.

Salisbury Court was built in 1982 and features five two-story buildings with units averaging a modest 713 square feet. It is situated in perfectly in South Winston-Salem, benefiting from strong submarket fundamentals and close proximity to entertainment hubs and job centers. The apartment community also offers the opportunity to invest in a proven value-add initiative started by previous ownership that would offer substantial growth opportunities.

"It was a pleasure working with Cushman & Wakefield on this acquisition loan on behalf of our client, Loyd Fornes, and Emerald City Associates – demonstrating that even in today’s environment, there are opportunities for competitive financing on strong value-add assets in growing markets. The efficiency of execution was a testament to the thesis that aligning all sides of the transaction – in this great partnership between Cushman & Wakefield and Greystone – brings unprecedented benefit to our clients. We’re excited to have taken this concept to reality with this transaction and look forward to many more,” added Greystone’s Daniel Kaweblum.

Cushman & Wakefield’s Sunbelt Multifamily Advisory Group is a 109-person investment sales team covering 11 states with No. 1 multifamily market share in that region based on sales volume and transactions reported to CoStar. Per Cushman & Wakefield, in 2022, the group closed $11.1 billion in sales volume through 360 deals and over 60,300 units. 

Cushman & Wakefield announced today that the real estate services firm served as the exclusive advisor to Building and Land Technology (BLT) in the procurement of $257,240,000 in fixed-rate agency financing for The Beacon, a six-building multifamily complex plus 510-space parking garage located at 20, 24, 44 and 56 Beacon Way and 100, 88 and 126 Clifton Place in Jersey City. The 10-year Freddie Mac financing was provided by Greystone.

A Cushman & Wakefield Equity, Debt & Structured Finance team of John Alascio, Alex Hernandez, Alex Lapidus and Mitch Rothstein and a Cushman & Wakefield Capital Markets team of Brian Whitmer, Niko Nicolaou and David Bernhaut represented the borrower in the transaction.  Greystone’s Judah Rosenberg originated the Freddie Mac Optigo® loan, which represented a sizable single-asset financing for Freddie Mac with a highly complex and unique structure.

“The property is ideally located at the intersection of three of Jersey City’s most populated neighborhoods and features unparalleled views of the New Jersey Gold Coast and Manhattan,” said Alascio. “The recently redeveloped complex features best-in-class amenities and a thoughtful community design offering tenants a convenient live, work, play environment.”  

The Beacon totals six buildings comprising 1,155 units on a 14-acre site. The assets consist of a mix of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom units. One of the largest residential historic rehabilitations in the United States, the gated community features fitness centers, a yoga studio, indoor pool and hot tub, restored Art Deco theaters, children’s playrooms, high-floor sky lounges, numerous dog runs, a playground, a one-acre private park and substantial outdoor space with fire pits and grills.

Situated at the intersection of three of Jersey City’s most populated neighborhoods – Journal Square, McGinley Square and Bergen Lafayette – The Beacon is surrounded by an array of retail, dining and entertainment options. The property is located less than 10 minutes to Jersey City’s central business district via The Beacon’s complimentary shuttle service and allows for a 30-minute commute to Manhattan.

About Cushman & Wakefield 

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 50,000 employees in over 400 offices and approximately 60 countries. In 2021, the firm had revenue of $9.4 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, and valuation and other services. To learn more, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com or follow @CushWake on Twitter. 

About Greystone

Greystone is a private national commercial real estate finance company with an established reputation as a leader in multifamily and healthcare finance, having ranked as a top FHA, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac lender in these sectors. Loans are offered through Greystone Servicing Company LLC, Greystone Funding Company LLC and/or other Greystone affiliates. For more information, visit www.greystone.com. 

Greystone, a leading national commercial real estate finance company, has provided $15,656,000 in Freddie Mac Optigo® financing to acquire a 208-unit multifamily property in Indianapolis, Indiana. The financing was originated by Miryam Reinitz-Kops, Vice President in Greystone’s New York office. George Tikijian of Cushman & Wakefield acted as correspondent on the transaction.

Constructed in 1989, Trails at Lakeside in Marion County is a garden-style apartment community consisting of six buildings that offer one-, two- and three-bedroom units. The $15,656,000 non-recourse, fixed-rate Freddie Mac loan carries a 12-year term and 30-year amortization, with three years of interest-only payments. In addition to the acquisition, loan proceeds enable the borrower to make improvements to the property.

Capodagli Property Company, led by George Capodagli, President, has recently initiated a new mandate to expand its footprint beyond New Jersey, where the company currently owns and operates a few thousand units of self-built multifamily. “Indianapolis is an ideal market for our growth plans and we are looking forward to building a strong presence there,” said Jim Feisel, Vice President at Capodagli Property Company, who is heading up this expansion initiative.  

“Clients trust Greystone because of our deep financing platform and unparalleled industry acumen – we pride ourselves in finding creative solutions for every transaction,” said Ms. Reinitz-Kops. “Our goal is to provide a superior service experience on every transaction so our clients can realize the goals they have for all of the properties in their portfolios.”

Cushman & Wakefield and Greystone jointly announced the firms have closed on the refinancing for Koz on MLK Way, a newly-built, 161-unit multifamily property in Tacoma, Washington.  

Cushman & Wakefield served as the exclusive advisor to an affiliate of Koz Development, LLC in arranging approximately $15.75 million of financing for the multifamily asset. The Fannie Mae DUS® financing was provided by Greystone.

A Cushman & Wakefield Equity, Debt & Structured Finance team consisting of Dave Karson, Chris Moyer, Paul Roeter, John Spreitzer and Jason Blankfein represented the borrower in the transaction.

Greystone’s Michael Zampetti originated the Fannie Mae loan, which is a 10-year, fixed-rate loan, with full-term interest only.

“The Sponsor did an amazing job delivering a product that’s both high quality and affordable in a strong market. As a result, we were able leverage the unique nature of the opportunity to get really advantageous loan terms. The Sponsor and the Cushman & Wakefield team were a pleasure to work with, and I look forward to working with them again soon,” said Senior Managing Director Michael Zampetti.  

Located at 824 Martin Luther King Junior Way, the six-story property consists of a mix of studio, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom units averaging 395 rentable square feet. The property also includes 6,370 square feet of ground floor retail space. On-site residential amenities include a furnished courtyard space equipped with BBQs and lounge seating, on-site and in-unit laundry, and private balconies for select apartments.

The location also provides convenient access to numerous amenities including restaurants, supermarkets, fitness centers, and other retailers, all within a one-mile radius. The property is also two blocks from the new future Hilltop light rail station, connecting to popular Tacoma destinations.

Executive Managing Director Chris Moyer said, “Koz on MLK Way opened in May of 2022 and through robust leasing activity was nearly fully occupied at the time of refinancing. The property represents a high-quality, highly-amenitized, affordable housing community with an urban Tacoma location offering residents a premier live-work-play residential experience with immediate access to major employment centers in downtown Tacoma as well as commuting routes to Seattle in under an hour.”

Moyer continued, “Tacoma’s apartment market has greatly benefited from its position as one of the country’s fastest-growing cities.”

Koz Development is a Washington-based private real estate development and management firm focused on delivering affordable, high-quality multifamily residential properties targeting individuals that make 60-80% of area median income.

Koz on MLK Way is located in an Opportunity Zone.

About Cushman & Wakefield 

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 50,000 employees in over 400 offices and approximately 60 countries. In 2021, the firm had revenue of $9.4 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, and valuation and other services. To learn more, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com or follow @CushWake on Twitter. 

About Greystone

Greystone is a private national commercial real estate finance company with an established reputation as a leader in multifamily and healthcare finance, having ranked as a top FHA, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac lender in these sectors. Loans are offered through Greystone Servicing Company LLC, Greystone Funding Company LLC and/or other Greystone affiliates. For more information, visit www.greystone.com. 

The joint venture team of Cushman & Wakefield and Greystone announced that they arranged the sale of and closed the Fannie Mae DUS® loan assumption for Pinnacle Park at Chenal Valley, a 216-unit multifamily community located in Little Rock, Arkansas.  

Cushman & Wakefield’s Martin Bynum and Craig Hey represented the seller in the transaction. Greystone handled the Fannie Mae loan assumption, which was a loan originally provided in 2019. The multifamily property was sold by Chenal Valley – Orchard, LLC and Chenal Valley – Foxwood, LLC. The buyer is King George Apartments, LLC.

“Pinnacle Park at Chenal Valley is one of the few Class ‘A’ conventional multifamily properties in the Little Rock metro area. The buyer is excited to implement their management strategy in a market with historically high occupancy and growth opportunity,” said Bynum, Director at Cushman & Wakefield.

Built in 1999, Pinnacle Park at Chenal Valley features top-of-market features and amenities within the strong submarket of West Little Rock. This includes a clubhouse, 24-hour virtual fitness center, sparkling pool, daily coffee bar, and 24-hour package room. The property is also located in the affluent Chenal Valley area, which has been experiencing tremendous population growth.

Cushman & Wakefield’s Sunbelt Multifamily Advisory Group is a 95-person investment sales team covering 11 states with No. 1 multifamily market share in that region based on sales volume and transactions reported to CoStar. Per Cushman & Wakefield, in 2021, the group closed $13.8 billion in sales volume through 429 deals and nearly 85,000 units. For more information about the Sunbelt Multifamily Advisory Group, visit https://multifamily.cushwake.com.