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Webinar: Seniors Housing Shift — How Underwriting, Valuation, and Capitalization are Changing

by Sarah Daniels

The June 5 webinar “Seniors Housing Shift: How Underwriting, Valuation, and Capitalization Are Changing” brought together industry leaders to share insights on evolving investment strategies, lending dynamics and value trends across the seniors housing sector. Sponsored by Blueprint, the session offered expert commentary on a transforming market as operators and capital providers recalibrate while costs, occupancy, margins and interest rates stabilize. The panel examined shifts in underwriting assumptions, investor return expectations and the availability of both debt and equity capital. With a focus on market fundamentals and practical strategies, the …

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Headwaters Group Launches New Aspendale Active Adult Brand

by Hayden Spiess

DENVER — Headwaters Group, a Denver-based real estate owner and developer, has launched a new active adult brand.  Dubbed Aspendale, the brand will serve residents age 55 and older at a portfolio of communities across Colorado and the western U.S.  The current Aspendale portfolio comprises four communities scheduled to open between late 2025 and mid-2026. Located in Centennial, Colorado, Aspendale Centennial will total 200,000 square feet and 172 apartments. Now leasing, the property is scheduled to open in late 2025.  Aspendale Northglenn in Northglenn, Colorado, is also currently leasing and totals …

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Active Adult Sector Still in Early Stages of Its Evolution, Says CEO Panel 

by Hayden Spiess

By Matt Valley DALLAS — The evolution of active adult product is in the third inning of a nine-inning game, but some markets are clearly ahead of the curve, says Zach Crowe, managing director of U.S. real estate for private equity giant The Carlyle Group. “There are markets like Dallas, Las Vegas and Denver that have had active adult for 20 years at this point, and the product is well known. The consumer understands what it is. There are other markets with very few properties, and people have no idea what …

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Perception Is Paramount in Active Adult, Say InterFace Panelists

by Hayden Spiess

DALLAS — What’s in a name? Plenty, according to the industry professionals that operate and market active adult communities.  Jane Arthur Roslovic, co-founder and CEO of Treplus Communities, says that “if anybody called [her] a senior” she’d “smack them.” Roslovic’s quip came during a panel discussion — titled “Operating and Marketing: Best Practices in Lease-Up, Sales and Programming” — at the 5th annual InterFace Active Adult conference. The daylong event took place Wednesday, May 7, at The Westin Las Colinas in Dallas.  Roslovic and her fellow panelists argued that the …

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How to Leverage TV to Improve Operating Margins, Resident Experiences

by Sarah Daniels

After seniors housing occupancy experienced a dramatic slump during the pandemic lockdowns and a plodding recovery, demand for senior living is now as strong as ever. However, financial pressures such as rising labor, healthcare and insurance costs continue to plague the industry, and experts don’t expect much relief from these factors in the near future. Against that backdrop, seniors housing owners and operators are seeking innovative ways to balance their budgets via new revenue sources without compromising the resident experience. One solution that can satisfy those criteria incorporates a technology …

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Two-Way Audio-Visual Systems Offer Innovative, Reassuring Solutions for Elevator Emergencies

by Sarah Daniels

Elevators are something that most people take for granted until there’s a problem. Senior living residents may face various communication difficulties that can make elevators, and related emergencies, especially difficult to navigate. Hearing loss, vision impairments, difficulty speaking, confusion and anxiety can intensify the impact of mechanical malfunctions, medical emergencies or situations where residents become disoriented and unsure of their surroundings.  When dealing with these problems in a senior living setting, where residents are often in more vulnerable conditions, there is a heightened sense of urgency. Having both eyes and …

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How Ambient Sensing Technology Transforms Resident Wellness

by Sarah Daniels

New tools are helping seniors housing providers detect fall risks early, giving them an edge in prevention while preserving residents’ privacy and dignity. This technology is part of a new frontier in healthcare: tracking and identifying changes in behavior earlier and earlier while providing tailored alerts and wellness insights to improve outcomes. “We are always looking for opportunities to reduce falls and maintain, or improve, the overall health and wellbeing of our residents,” says Mark Mountel, director of technology at Life Enriching Communities (LEC). The not-for-profit owner and operator of …

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JLL Arranges $42.9M Bridge Financing for Active Adult Community in Metro Minneapolis 

by Hayden Spiess

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged a $42.9 million bridge loan for the refinancing of Risor of St. Louis Park, an active adult community located in St. Louis Park, roughly 10 miles outside downtown Minneapolis. Roers Cos. is the borrower.  Completed in November 2023, the apartment community features 170 units reserved for residents ages 55 and older in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. The property includes 18 affordable residences for income-restricted renters.  Amenities at the community include a club room, golf simulator, movie theater, pool and …

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Green Courte Partners Acquires 120-Unit Active Adult Community in Windsor, Colorado

by Hayden Spiess

WINDSOR, Colo. — Green Courte Partners (GCP) has acquired 55 Resort at Water Valley, an active adult community located in Windsor, roughly 60 miles north of Denver.  Situated within the Water Valley master-planned development, the property totals 120 units.  GCP purchased the community through its Green Courte Real Estate Partners VI LLC investment fund. This acquisition brings GCP’s national senior living portfolio to 3,300 units across 21 communities. 

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BWE Secures $20M Permanent Financing for Active Adult Community in Metro Minneapolis

by Hayden Spiess

CHANHASSEN, Minn. — BWE has secured $20 million in permanent financing for Lake Place, an active adult community located in Chanhassen, roughly 20 miles outside Minneapolis. Silver Creek Equity, a Minnesota-based development company, is the borrower.  Lundat Kassa of BWE originated the financing through Freddie Mac on behalf of the borrower. The loan features a 10-year term with a 35-year amortization period and five years of interest-only payments. Proceeds from the loan will be used to close out the existing high-interest floating rate construction financing.  Built in 2023, Lake Place totals …

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