NEWTON, Mass. — MassDevelopment has issued a $134.9 million tax-exempt bond to Lasell Village Inc. for the renovation and expansion of a senior living community located on the campus of Lasell University in Newton. The financing will fund the purchase of 1.4 acres of land owned by Lasell University and the construction of a new building. Upon completion, the new building will feature 42 independent living apartments, a bistro, fitness and wellness centers, a multipurpose room, common space and other amenities. Lasell Village is a charitable corporation that was formed in …
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YONKERS, N.Y. — The Mulford Corp., The Community Builders (TCB) and Yonkers Housing Authority have broken ground on a new affordable seniors housing development located in Yonkers. Dubbed Willow at The Ridgeway, the project marks the sixth and final phase of the redevelopment of the former Cottage Place Gardens public housing complex. Upon completion, the community will comprise 92 units, with 85 one-bedroom and seven two-bedrooms apartments. The one- and two-bedroom residences will average 550 and 800 square feet, respectively. Apartments will be reserved for seniors referred from the Yonkers Housing …
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 …
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 …
CEDAR GROVE, N.J. — Benchmark Senior Living has announced plans to open a new community in Cedar Grove, roughly 20 miles northwest of New York City. Upon completion, the property — dubbed Benchmark at Cedar Grove — will total 138 apartments, with independent living, assisted living and memory care units. Situated on 5.5 acres, the building will comprise 145,000 square feet. Amenities at the community will include multiple dining venues, a pub/bistro, arts and activity spaces, a sports lounge, two hair salons, a wellness center and exterior courtyards. Benchmark is developing …
PARAMUS, N.J. — Brightview Senior Living will develop a new, 332-unit community in Paramus. Construction on the project is scheduled to begin this month. Upon completion, Brightview Joy’s Farm will total 55,192 square feet, with 162 independent living units and a separate, 170-unit assisted living and memory care facility. Amenities at the property will include a clubhouse, swimming pool, fitness and entertainment venues and covered parking garages. The project team includes general contractor IMC Construction, Market Square Architects and T&T Construction Management Group, which is handling the specialty concrete construction. The …
Webinar: 2025 Seniors Housing Investment Outlook — Where Is Deal Velocity Now and Where Is It Headed?
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 …
CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Procida Funding & Advisors has secured a $140 million loan for the completion of the development of The Plaza Grande, a new active adult community currently underway in Cherry Hill. Madison Realty Capital and Pearlmark provided the financing. Madison Realty Capital also provided a construction loan for the project in 2021. Upon completion, The Plaza Grande will comprise 507 units for residents age 55 and older. Amenities at the community, which will feature an 18,500-square-foot clubhouse, will include indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, pickleball courts, theaters, …
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. — Continuing Life LLC is currently underway on the development of The Glen at Heather Farm, a new seniors housing community in Walnut Creek. Upon completion, the property will total 354 units in the form of both apartments and single-story homes. In addition to independent living, the community will offer assisted living and memory care services, as well as long-term care options at an adjacent health center. Amenities at the property will include multiple dining venues, a health spa, aquatic center, theaters and pickleball and tennis courts. The …
McDowell Housing Partners Completes Construction of 160-Unit Affordable Housing Community in Florida
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 …