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Coldwell Banker Brokers $33.7M Sale of Seville Gardens Active Adult Community in Huntington Park, California

by Jeff Shaw

HUNTINGTON PARK, Calif. — Coldwell Banker Commercial West has arranged the sale of Seville Gardens Apartment Community, a seniors housing property located at 2701 Randolph St. in Huntington Park. Seville Gardens LLC sold the asset to Equity Consultants Equity Inc. for $33.7 million. The buyer plans to maintain the property as seniors housing. Built in 1989, Seville Gardens features 225 apartments in a mix of 108 studios, 114 one-bedroom/one-bath and three two-bedroom/one-bath units. The property is currently under a building covenant that mandates it be used as 55-plus housing with …

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Seniors Housing Contrarians Webinar panel
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Webinar: Meet Seniors Housing’s Contrarians — A Handful of Investors Go Big in a Challenging Environment

by Sarah Daniels

The June 27 webinar “Meet Seniors Housing’s Contrarians — A Handful of Investors Go Big in a Challenging Environment” covered the difficulties and opportunities in seniors housing, including the impact of rising interest rates, the rise of regional operators and best practices for meeting regulatory requirements. The panel of industry experts also shared insights on managing troubled assets and adapting to post-pandemic challenges in the healthcare real estate industry. Despite concerns about affordability and rising insurance costs, there were signs of growth and opportunity in the sector. Speakers emphasized the …

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Active AdultDevelopmentIndustry Voices

The SHB Interview: Michael Hartman, Capitol Seniors Housing

by Jeff Shaw

Real estate investor carves out a niche in the active adult sector. By Jeff Shaw Michael Hartman believes in active adult housing. The demographics are just too good. The demand is so much greater than the supply. It’s just a matter of giving the people what they want, he says. “I’m known in my company as the guy who will die on that hill.” In 2003, Hartman co-founded seniors housing investment firm Capitol Seniors Housing (CSH), which has built or acquired 116 private-pay seniors housing communities in the 20 years …

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Active AdultDevelopmentMassachusettsNews

United Group Breaks Ground on 123-Unit The Arbella at Bramble Hill in Worcester, Massachusetts

by Jeff Shaw

WORCESTER, Mass. — The United Group of Companies has broken ground on The Arbella at Bramble Hill, a 123-unit active adult community in Worcester. “The housing is needed,” says Worcester Mayor Josephy Petty. “It’s one of the big priorities of the state. And all types of housing are needed.” The Arbella at Bramble Hill, which will span 17 acres, will be one of the city’s only active adult communities upon completion. The community will feature one- and two-bedroom apartment units spread across three elevator-serviced buildings. There will also be an …

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METUS Webinar Seniors Housing Renovation
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Webinar: Resident-Focused Renovation — A Seniors Housing Success Story

by Sarah Daniels

The June 4 webinar “Resident-Focused Renovation — A Seniors Housing Success Story” explored a case study in renovation and elaborated on what this project reveals about key trends in seniors housing renovations. The discussion also covered best practices for renovating a senior living community with minimal disruption to residents as well as maximum energy and cost savings for owners and operators. Occupied renovation in the senior living space can be challenging, but all three panelists assert that keeping residents in place while upgrading technology can be a viable, cost-efficient option …

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Aztec Group Arranges $55.6M Financing for Arcadia Gardens Active Adult Community in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

by Jeff Shaw

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Aztec Group has arranged $55.6 million in bridge financing for Arcadia Gardens, an active adult community located in Palm Beach Gardens.  MetLife provided the loan to the borrowers, affiliates of the United Group of Cos. and Sina Cos. United Group also manages the property, which was developed in 2021. Situated on 10.6 acres, the age-restricted apartment community comprises 220 units reserved for residents age 55 and older.

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Grace Management Opens The Lakes at Woodhaven Village Active Adult Community in Conroe, Texas

by Jeff Shaw

CONROE, Texas — Grace Management Inc., a subsidiary of CPF Living Communities, has opened The Lakes at Woodhaven Village, an active adult community in the Houston suburb of Conroe. This is Grace’s first active adult community, as the company traditionally focused on seniors housing. The 130,000-square-foot community is situated on approximately five acres and totals 115 units. Padua Realty Co. is developer on the project, and its affiliated construction company Dorado Builders was the general contractor. Other project partners include Investwell Architects, Lizabeth Jones Interior Design, and Jordan and Skala …

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GSI Opens 133-Unit The Parkwood Active Adult Community in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

by Jeff Shaw

SIOUX FALL, S.D. — GSI has opened The Parkwood, a 133-unit active adult community in Sioux Falls, near both the Iowa and Minnesota borders. GSI began preleasing units at The Parkwood in 2023. GSI and its stakeholder team serve as The Parkwood’s developer, property manager and co-owners in partnership with financial partners. GSI is a an affiliate of Transforming Age, a national nonprofit organization serving older adults. Omaha-based Ronco Construction was the builder on the project.

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InterFace Panel: Active Adult Investors Love the Sector, Even As it Stays Niche

by Jeff Shaw

DALLAS — While active adult has certainly gained a much higher profile in the last decade, it’s still seen by most as a niche — and perhaps mysterious — segment of commercial real estate.  Many multifamily investors may be scared off by the slow lease-up and smaller potential resident pool, while private-pay seniors housing owners scoff at the comparatively lower rents. As the 55-plus rental model is one of the newest types of real estate, many of active adult’s advocates on the investment side say educating potential buyers is an …

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Effective Marketing is Key to Success in Active Adult Operations

by Jeff Shaw

DALLAS — The rental active adult segment of commercial real estate faces an array of unique challenges, largely caused by the greater public not being aware of or understanding the sector. For active adult operators, this means that powerful marketing strategies are the cornerstone of success because there is no organic customer growth. That’s the message of a group of operators who gathered at InterFace Active Adult, held April 18 at The Westin Las Colinas in Dallas. The executives participated in a panel titled “Operating Active Adult: What Works and …

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