By Matt Valley Following a quiet end-of-summer period on the dealmaking front — “quieter than it has been for years with the exception of the pandemic” — Sabra Health Care REIT Chief Investment Officer Talya Nevo-Hacohen encountered a flurry of transaction activity in late August and early September. “It’s been gangbusters, and what we’re seeing is primarily seniors housing assets (independent living and assisted living) coming to market,” said the veteran REIT executive who participated in the webinar Seniors Housing Business hosted on Sept. 5, titled “Creating Value in Seniors Housing — …
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Webinar: Creating Value in Seniors Housing — The Economics of Dealmaking in This Cycle
The Sept. 5 webinar “Creating Value in Seniors Housing — The Economics of Dealmaking in This Cycle,” sponsored by CBRE, brought together industry leaders to discuss the current trends shaping the seniors housing market, including occupancy rates, strategic investments and the evolving landscape of assisted living, memory care and independent living communities. This discussion covered innovative technologies, economic factors influencing cap rates, considerations about the future of care and analysis of increasingly sophisticated operations strategies. Expert panelists shared their experiences and projections for the sector, including the increasing demand for seniors housing …
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. …
Green Courte Partners Acquires Chesapeake Bay Active Adult Community in Seabrook, Texas
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 …
Coldwell Banker Brokers $33.7M Sale of Seville Gardens Active Adult Community in Huntington Park, California
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 …
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 …
United Group Breaks Ground on 123-Unit The Arbella at Bramble Hill in Worcester, Massachusetts
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 …