Developers look to capitalize on the 73 million baby boomers who are now seniors. By R.J. DeBee III Baby boomers, the generation that started the rebellious youth movement in the 1960s, are still shaking up American society. They represent a demographic shift known as the “silver tsunami” that is sweeping the country. The rate of U.S. baby boomers, estimated at about 73 million, entering their senior years continues to grow significantly. An estimated 10,000 people are turning 65 daily, with the leading edge of this age group now in their …
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SVN Cornerstone Arranges $10.1M Sale of Whispering Pines Apartments in Spokane, Washington
SPOKANE, Wash. — SVN Cornerstone has arranged the sale of Whispering Pines Apartments, an age-restricted apartment community in Spokane. The asset traded for $10.1 million. The unassisted seniors housing community offers two- and three-bedroom units with two-car garages and individual backyards. Community amenities include a clubhouse and dog park. Nate Gant and Guy Byrd of SVN Cornerstone represented the undisclosed seller, while Levi Sterley of Lee & Associates represented the undisclosed buyer in the deal.
Avenue Development Breaks Ground on Viva Bene Active Adult Community in St. Peters, Missouri
ST. PETERS, Mo. — Avenue Development has broken ground on the first active adult community under its new Viva Bene brand. Located in St. Peters, a western suburb of St. Louis, the 195,000-square-foot campus will feature 161 units. Concurrent with the groundbreaking announcement, Avenue noted that its Viva Bene-branded communities will partner with national primary care provider Sevi Health. The partnership combines Viva Bene’s vision of delivering wellness amenities with Sevi Health’s mission to simplify primary care for residents by helping seniors navigate a complicated healthcare system. “Sevi Health’s leadership …
Northmarq Arranges $38.1M Construction Financing for 176-Unit Active Adult Community in Midlothian, Virginia
MIDLOTHIAN, Va. — Northmarq’s debt and equity team of Keith Wells, Hunter Wood, Reina Abboud, and Mike Lowry have arranged a $38.1 million loan for the construction of Lake Forest at Swift Creek in Midlothian, approximately 15 miles west of Richmond. The Holladay Corp. is developing the four-story, 176-unit active adult community on 11.7 acres. Sandy Spring Bank provided the funds. The development is scheduled for completion in 2024.
CONROE, Texas — Grace Management has broken ground on The Lakes at Woodhaven Village, a 115-unit active adult complex in Conroe, located about 40 miles north of Houston. The project, which is being developed on a five-acre plot adjacent to the 2,000-acre Grand Central Park master-planned community, is slated for a spring 2024 completion. Project partners include developer Padua Realty Co. and affiliated construction company Dorado Builders, Investwell Architects, Lizabeth Jones Interior Design and Jordan & Skala Engineers.
SAN ANTONIO — Blaze Capital Partners has purchased Sage Stone Oak, a 150-unit active adult community in San Antonio. Built in 2020 on a 7.5-acre site, Sage Stone Oak features a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments ranging in size from 829 to 1,172 square feet. The property is located in the Stone Oak neighborhood, 15 miles north of downtown San Antonio. The seller and price were not disclosed. “As we look to the future of housing and continue diversifying our portfolio with property types that take advantage of long-term …
OMAHA, Neb. — Green Courte Partners LLC, a private equity firm currently investing through its Green Courte Real Estate Partners V investment fund, has acquired Bloomfield, a 95-unit active adult community in Omaha. True Connection Communities, the buyer’s wholly owned operating platform, will manage the community. The company’s operating portfolio now features 18 communities totaling approximately 2,700 units. “The community’s occupancy proved resilient through the pandemic, which is a testament to its unique product offering, compelling value proposition and desirable location,” says Matt Pyzyk, managing director of acquisitions. “We have …
NIC MAP Vision launches data initiative to track hottest subsector of seniors housing, bolstering transparency for investors. By Jeff Shaw Active adult is the talk of the town in the seniors housing industry. The sector, which caters to the 55-plus crowd that leads an active lifestyle and embraces fun and fitness, resembles traditional multifamily properties in two important ways: Active adult doesn’t offer the extra layer of services associated with standard seniors housing or the medical aspects of skilled nursing. Investors in active adult properties praise the high occupancy rate …
DAYTON, Ohio — Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors has arranged the sale of a portfolio of properties in Dayton. The assets included a 40-unit active adult campus, a 12,000-square-foot office builing and a 5.7 acre land parcel. The seller elected to divest the three assets to recycle capital and strategically downsize its portfolio to focus on core business. The buyer was a private equity investor and operator looking to expand through aggressive acquisition.
CONROE, Texas — Grace Management has broken ground on The Lakes at Woodhaven Village, an active adult community in Conroe, a suburb of Houston. The 130,000-square-foot community will feature 115 units and is scheduled to open in spring 2024. The project is being developed on a five-acre plot adjacent to the 2,000-acre Grand Central Park master-planned community. Project partners include developer Padua Realty Co. and affiliated construction company Dorado Builders, Grace Management, Investwell Architects, interior design firm Lizabeth Jones Interior Design and Jordan and Skala Engineers. The community will complement …