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HTG, Mount Hermon AME Church Open $43.5M Affordable Seniors Housing Community in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

by Hayden Spiess

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Housing Trust Group (HTG) and Mount Hermon African Methodist Episcopal Church have opened Mount Hermon Apartments, a new affordable seniors housing community in Fort Lauderdale. Development costs totaled $43.5 million.  Monthly rental rates at the community, which features one- and two-bedroom apartments, range from $433 to $1,422 per month. Units are reserved for seniors earning at or below 25 and 60 percent of the area median income. According to Apartments.com, average the average rental rate for a one-bedroom apartment in Fort Lauderdale is $2,222.  Amenities at the …

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Lument Secures $33.6M Construction Loan for Affordable Housing Development in Dallas

by Hayden Spiess

DALLAS — Lument Real Estate Capital has arranged a $33.6 million Freddie Mac loan to facilitate the construction of a new affordable seniors housing development in Dallas. The borrowers are DHA Housing Solutions of North Texas and Volunteers of American National Services (VOANS). Tracy Peters and Dale Giffey of Lument led the transaction.  In addition to the $33.6 million Freddie Mac Tax-Exempt Loan (TEL), Lument Securities provided bond underwriting services for $45.6 million in tax-exempt cash collateralized bonds. The total project cost is $96.7 million.  Upon completion, the property, dubbed The …

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Webinar: 2025 Seniors Housing Investment Outlook — Where Is Deal Velocity Now and Where Is It Headed?

by Sarah Daniels

The June 17 webinar “2025 Seniors Housing Investment Outlook — Where Is Deal Velocity Now and Where Is It Headed?” sponsored by CBRE, convened a powerhouse panel of executives from across the investment, development, lending and operating landscape. The session delivered candid insights on the seniors housing market’s shifting terrain as panelists discussed capital market dynamics, operational challenges and forward-looking investment and development strategies. The webinar addressed critical questions facing the seniors housing sector as we move into the second half of 2025: Who’s investing? What capital is available? How …

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McDowell Housing Partners Completes Construction of 160-Unit Affordable Housing Community in Florida

by Hayden Spiess

NAPLES, Fla. — McDowell Housing Partners (MHP) has completed the construction of Ekos Cadenza, a 160-unit affordable seniors housing community in Naples. This marks MHP’s second phase of development at the site. The first phase, which also comprises 160 units of affordable housing for seniors, opened in October 2024.  Totaling five stories, Ekos Cadenza features studio, one- and two-bedroom residences ranging from 527 to 1,007 square feet. Amenities at the community include a swimming pool, wet bar, fitness center, game room, media center, pickleball court and clubhouse.  The Healthcare Network of …

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Northern Liberties, Equity Resource Investments Acquire Arbor Crest in Silver Spring, Maryland

by Hayden Spiess

SILVER SPRING, Md. — Northern Liberties and Equity Resource Investments have acquired Arbor Crest, an affordable housing active adult community located in Silver Spring.  Built in 2004, the property totals 80 units for residents age 62 and older.  Units are reserved for residents earning between 45 and 70 percent of the area median income. As part of the acquisition, Northern Liberties has entered into an agreement with Montgomery County through its payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) program. All county property taxes will be abated for 20 years in exchange for …

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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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EAH Housing to Redevelop Assisted Living Community in California Into Affordable Housing 

by Hayden Spiess

GLENDALE, Calif. — EAH Housing, a nonprofit housing developer and manager, has announced plans to redevelop Parkview Glendale, an assisted living community located in Glendale.  Upon completion, the property will feature 68 units of affordable housing for seniors. Originally built in 1973, the community will comprise 20 studio apartments ranging from 350 to 360 square feet and 47 one-bedroom apartments ranging from 400 to 475 square feet, as well as a 750-square-foot manager unit.  Amenities at the 43,000-square-foot property will include a community room, community garden, courtyards and a resident lounge.  …

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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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National CORE to Develop 144-Unit Affordable Housing Community in Fort Myers, Florida

by Hayden Spiess

FORT MYERS, Fla. — National CORE has announced plans to develop Oak Park Senior Living, an affordable seniors housing project in Fort Myers.  Upon completion, the four-story community will feature 144 apartment units for residents age 62 and older earning between 30 and 65 percent of the area median income. Residences will include 124 one-bedroom apartments and 20 two-bedroom apartments. Amenities at the property will include a community room, cybercafe, swimming pool, fitness room, community garden and pickleball court.  Residents will have access to computer training, daily activities and free assistance …

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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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