TOPEKA, Kan. — Calamar is nearing completion of Connect55+ Topeka, an active adult community in Topeka. The three-story, 134-apartment community is set to open its doors in spring 2025, offering one- and two-bedroom units.
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Berkadia has arranged the sale of The Aspens Verdae, a newly built, 159-unit active adult community in Greenville. Texas-based active adult developer Aspens Senior Living sold the community to Charleston-based Blaze Capital Partners and Partners Group, acting on behalf of its clients. Located in Greenville’s master-planned, 1,100-acre Verdae neighborhood, the Aspens Verdae provides convenient access to retail, restaurants, healthcare and outdoor activities. The property was built in 2022 and features one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Cody Tremper, Mike Garbers, Dave Fasano and Ross Sanders led the Berkadia team.
DELLWOOD, Mo. — KAI has completed construction of Urban League Senior Living Center in Dellwood, a northern suburb of St. Louis. The $10 million project stands on the former site of an AutoZone that was destroyed during the 2014 protests following the shooting of Michael Brown. The development was funded through a combination of federal, state and local grants, along with in-kind donations. The facility includes 44 resident units (40 one-bed units and four two-bed units), plus a community room on the main level. The community is already fully leased. …
SEABROOK, Texas — Green Courte Partners LLC, a private equity real estate investment firm, has acquired Chesapeake Bay, an active adult community with 348 apartments and cottages in Seabrook, just south of Houston. The acquisition was made through the buyer’s fifth investment fund, Green Courte Real Estate Partners V. The seller and price were not disclosed. The acquisition increases Green Courte’s national senior living portfolio to 19 communities containing approximately 3,100 units. The firm’s wholly owned operating platform, True Connection Communities, manages the properties. “The Houston market has demonstrated robust …
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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Webinar: Meet Seniors Housing’s Contrarians — A Handful of Investors Go Big in a Challenging Environment
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 …
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 …
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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Webinar: Resident-Focused Renovation — A Seniors Housing Success Story
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 …
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.