Wednesday, January 8, 2014

WNC Promotes Anand Kannan to President of Community Preservation Partners LLC


Anand Kannan
IRVINE, CA,  Jan. 8, 2014 – WNC, a national investor in real estate and community development initiatives, announced today that it has promoted Anand Kannan to president of its subsidiary, Community Preservation Partners LLC (CPP).

“Anand has been instrumental in leading the growth of Community Preservation Partners during his three years with our company,” said Will Cooper Jr., president and chief executive officer of WNC.

“He has proven to be a strong and effective leader who has played an essential role in the expansion of CPP’s ownership and development portfolio, which now totals 55 properties in four states representing 2,850 units.”

Kannan joined WNC in 2010 as vice president of Community Preservation Partners, which was founded in 2004 to address the growing need to preserve the aging affordable rental housing stock across the country.

 Kannan has more than 12 years of direct experience in the development and preservation of affordable housing.

Will Cooper Jr.
“Community Preservation Partners has achieved tremendous success in the effort to preserve at-risk properties throughout a nation that continues to suffer from a significant lack of quality affordable housing,” said Kannan.

“The key to our success has been the development of strong partnerships with established for-profit and non-profit partners, and I look forward to continued success with them and others as we aggressively expand our preservation efforts.”






For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Jill Swartz
Spotlight Marketing Communications
949.427.5172, ext. 701 – direct
949.485.1552 – mobile

Preparis Expands to 100th Major Office Building


Bank of America Plaza, Atlanta, GA


Randall Tolbert
ATLANTA (Jan. 7, 2014) – Preparis Inc., the leading technology provider of business continuity and life safety programs, has signed its 100th major office building. The milestone marks Preparis’ rapid growth in the commercial real estate industry. 

Preparis provides its cloud-based life safety solutions to buildings including the Bank of America Building in Atlanta, the Millennium Building in Washington, D.C., Miami Tower and Nascar Plaza in Charlotte.

Preparis, founded in 2007, began offering business continuity solutions for individual companies and professional services firms.

 After recognizing many of their initial clients were also tenants within larger office buildings, Preparis expanded its technology and services offerings to include solutions for the commercial real estate market.

Millenium Building, Washington, DC
Preparis allows building management to easily build and promote their life safety programs – from developing and sharing emergency response plans, implementing an emergency notification system for communicating with tenants, offering cloud-based document sharing of emergency plans and providing emergency training to tenants and staff who work in the building.

Preparis’ service equips property teams and tenants to respond to potential emergencies including workplace violence, natural disasters, terrorism and pandemics.
  
NASCAR Plaza, Charlotte, NC
“Building owners and property managers are always eager to make their buildings stand out from the competition, and Preparis’ program adds real value for tenants,” said Randall Tolbert, president and chief financial officer.

“Our platform gives property managers one central location to share up-to-date information and most efficiently notify their tenants in the event of an emergency. Everyone feels safer and more confident once this program has been implemented.”

Preparis has a high concentration of buildings in the Atlanta area and is quickly expanding in a number of other markets throughout the country. Its presence is growing particularly in San Francisco, Chicago and Washington, D.C.

Miami Tower
“Reaching our 100th building milestone proves that the commercial real estate community is embracing Preparis’ life safety solutions,” said Tolbert. “As more building owners and property management firms learn about our programs, we expect to see continued growth in 2014.”

Preparis delivers leading business continuity and life safety solutions accessible via the web and mobile devices that protect a company’s employees, operations, revenue and brand ahead of the threat.

Founded in 2007, Preparis is protecting organizations in over 200 cities worldwide. For more information about Preparis, please visit www.preparis.com.

For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Tony Wilbert
The Wilbert Group
404-254-1487 (O)
404-405-3656 (C)


Charles Dunn Company Completes $2.28 Million Sale of 13-Unit Multifamily Property in Los Angeles


Mercedes Villas, 1023 North Wilton Place, Central Hollywood area, Los Angeles, CA

Michel Hibbert
LOS ANGELES, CA– Charles Dunn Company, one of the largest full-service regional real estate firms in the western United States, has completed the $2.28 million sale of Mercedes Villas.

The fully occupied, 13-unit non-rent controlled multifamily property is located near the 101 Freeway and the major cross street of Santa Monica Blvd. at 1023 N. Wilton Place in the central Hollywood area of Los Angeles.

Michel Hibbert of Charles Dunn Company represented seller, Resoma West, LLC from Los Angeles, as well as the all-cash buyer, National Ten Management, LLC also from Los Angeles. The closing cap rate was a low 3.5 percent.

Constructed in 1987 and situated on .21 acres of land, Mercedes Villas offers controlled access parking with 19 spaces, and a secured lobby. The building's unit mix includes 12, one-bedroom units as well as one, one-bedroom townhouse unit.

“The property garnered multiple offers and closed at an extremely low cap rate,” said Hibbert. “The buyer, who owns multiple properties close to this property, saw the opportunity to add value to the asset by bringing rents up to market value.” 

For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Darcie Giacchetto
D.G. Communications, Inc.
949.278.6224


Got a Commercial Real Estate Question? “Ask Michael Bull”


Michael Bull
ATLANTA, GA – Have a question about any aspect of commercial real estate? Michael Bull, a widely recognized industry expert and host of the nationally syndicated “Commercial Real Estate Show” radio program, is ready to answer it.

“Ask Michael Bull” is a new video series produced by Bull and the “Commercial Real Estate Show.” Each business day, in a short video, Bull answers a question submitted by the public, show listeners, clients or the press. The videos are posted on the Commercial Real Estate Show YouTube channel.

The questions cover beginner to advanced topics. Sample questions already answered in the series include: Is earnest money required in a commercial contract? How soon before lease expiration should my company consider options? Do I need an appraisal to sell my property? How can I defer taxes and still pull out cash in a 1031 exchange?

“As the economy and commercial real estate markets continue to recover, business owners and investors are becoming more interested in the industry,” said Bull, also the founder and president of Bull Realty. “This new video series provides valuable insight and knowledge into commercial real estate’s intricacies. It’s also an opportunity for industry veterans to get my take on their questions.”

Questions can be submitted by calling 888-612-SHOW (7469), emailing info@CREShow.com or via Twitter by using the hashtag #AskMB.

 For easy access to the video library and new videos, follow @AskMichaelBull on Twitter and subscribe to the Commercial Real Estate Show YouTube channel.

For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Stephen Ursery
The Wilbert Group
404.405.2354

Arbor Finances $197.6M in Multifamily Deals Across All Regions


Briarwood Hills Apartments, North Haven, CT

Stephen York
UNIONDALE, NY (Jan. 8, 2014) - Arbor Commercial Funding, LLC (Arbor), a wholly owned subsidiary of Arbor Commercial Mortgage, LLC, and a national, direct commercial real estate lender, announced the recent funding of 31 loans totaling $197,558,000 under a variety of financing programs, including the Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting & Servicing (DUS®) Loan, Fannie Mae DUS Small Loan, Fannie Mae DUS Student Housing, Fannie Mae DUS Supplemental, Fannie Mae DUS Military Housing,  Fannie Mae DUS Multifamily Affordable Housing and Arbor Realty Trust Bridge product lines.
 All of the loans were originated by Stephen York, Vice President in Arbors New York City office.
“Arbor strives to provide all of our clients with the loan product that is best for them nationwide,” York said. “With such a diverse product line, we have something that fits every borrower need, no matter the loan size or the property location.”
 The loans include:

·      Multifamily Property, New York, NY This 64-unit multifamily property received $55,000,000 funded under the Arbor Realty Trust Bridge Loan product line. The three-year loan was for a new acquisition.

·      Briarwood Hills Apartments, North Haven CT This 176-unit multifamily property received $11,865,000 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Loan product line. The 10-year acquisition loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule.

Multifamily Property, Montgomery, AL
·      18 Niles Street & 70 Gillet Street, Hartford, CT This 58-unit multifamily property received $1,560,000 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Small Loan product line. The 10-year acquisition loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule.


·      Multifamily Property, Montgomery, AL This 392-unit multifamily property received $10,800,000 funded under the Arbor Realty Trust Bridge Loan product line. The three-year loan was for a new acquisition.

·      Sunrise Point Apartments, Birmingham, AL – This 344-unit multifamily property received $7,919,400 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS ARM 7/6 Loan product line.  The seven-year acquisition loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule.

Renaissance Apartments, Killeen, TX

·      555 Shore Road Apartments, Somers Point, NJ This 202-unit multifamily property received $9,459,300 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Loan product line. The 10-year refinance loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule.

·      University Place Apartments, Huntsville, TX This 305-unit multifamily property received $7,935,500 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Student Housing Loan product line. The 10-year refinance loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule.

·      LaSalle Villas Apartments, Lubbock, TX This 166-unit multifamily property received $7,500,000 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Loan product line. The 10-year refinance loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule.

Townhomes at O'Neil Terrace, Lubbock, TX
·      The Village at Loch Katrine, Houston, TX This 276-unit multifamily property received $6,773,000 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Loan product line. The 10-year refinance loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule.

·      Diamond Place Apartments, Sherman, TX This 232-unit multifamily property received $5,400,000 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Loan product line. The 10-year refinance loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule.

·      Villa Bonita Apartments, Dallas, TX This 232-unit multifamily property received $4,132,000 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Loan product line. The five-year acquisition loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule.

 ·      Timbercrest Apartments, Palestine, TX This 144-unit multifamily property received $4,100,000 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Loan product line. The 10-year refinance loan amortizes on a 25-year schedule.

Palatine Park Apartments, Palatine, IL

 ·      Renaissance Apartments, Killeen, TX This 133-unit multifamily property received $3,516,000 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Military Loan product line. The 10-year refinance loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule.

 ·      Temple Apartments, Temple, TX This 153-unit multifamily property received $3,330,000 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Loan product line. The 10-year refinance loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule.

 ·      Santa Fe Apartments, Huntsville, TX This 138-unit multifamily property received $3,300,000 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Student Housing Loan product line. The 10-year refinance loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule.


Hearthstone Apartments, Blacksburg, VA

 ·      Eagle Crest Apartments, Bellmead, TX This 149-unit multifamily property received $3,200,000 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Loan product line. The 10-year refinance loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule.

 ·      9502 University Avenue Apartments, Lubbock, TX – This 54-unit multifamily property received $2,640,700 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Loan product line.  The 10-year acquisition loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule.

·      Oak Forest Apartments, Bryan, TX This 72-unit multifamily property received $1,800,000 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Loan product line. The 10-year refinance loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule.

 ·      2410 87th Street Apartments, Lubbock, TX – This 31-unit multifamily property received $1,390,800 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Loan product line.  The 10-year acquisition loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule.


Thomasville Church Homes, Thomasville, NC
 ·      Townhomes at O’Neil Terrace, Lubbock, TX This 92-unit multifamily property received $608,000 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Supplemental Loan product line. The seven-year, four-month loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule.

 ·      Multifamily Property, Gainesville, FL This 172-unit multifamily property received $4,550,000 funded under the Arbor Realty Trust Bridge Loan product line. The two-year loan was for a new acquisition.

 ·      1720 Cleveland Street Apartments, Hollywood, FL This 48-unit multifamily property received $2,080,000 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Small Loan product line. The 10-year refinance loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule.

 ·      Gardens at Stirling Apartments, Davie, FL – This 30-unit multifamily property received $1,980,000 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Loan product line.  The 12-year refinance amortizes on a 30-year schedule.


University Place Apartments, Huntsville, TX
 ·      Winter Garden Apartments, Winter Garden, FL This 64-unit multifamily property received $1,430,000 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Small Loan product line. The 30-year refinance loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule.

·      Westwood Apartments, Kansas City, KS This 168-unit multifamily property received $4,532,000 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Loan product line. The 20-year acquisition loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule.

 ·      Palatine Park Apartments, Palatine, IL This 62-unit multifamily property received $4,000,000 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Small Loan product line. The 10-year refinance loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule.

 ·      6100 North Paulina Apartments, Chicago, IL – This 23-unit multifamily property received $1,421,000 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Small Loan product line.  The 10-year acquisition amortizes on a 30-year schedule.


6100 North Paulina Apartments, Chicago, IL
 ·      Multifamily Property, Evansville, IN This 42-unit multifamily property received $3,900,000 funded under the Arbor Realty Trust Bridge Loan product line. The two-year loan was used for a refinancing.

 ·      Keystone Landing Apartments, Memphis, TN This 150-unit multifamily property received $3,500,000 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Affordable Housing Loan product line. The seven-year acquisition loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule.

 ·      Hearthstone Apartments, Blacksburg, VA This 58-unit multifamily property received $3,410,000 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Student Housing Loan product line. The 10-year refinance loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule.

 ·      Colonial Point Apartments, Gloucester, VA This 56-unit multifamily property received $2,700,000 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Small Loan product line. The 10-year refinance loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule.

Eagle Crest Apartments, Oklahoma City, OK
 ·      Eagle Crest Apartments, Oklahoma City, OK This 72-unit multifamily property received $1,950,000 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Small Loan product line. The 10-year refinance loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule.

·      The Deerfield Village Townhomes, Sikeston, MO This 48-unit multifamily property received $2,762,800 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Small Loan product line. The 10-year refinance loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule.

·      Thomasville Church Homes, Thomasville, NC This 100-unit multifamily property received $1,825,000 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Multifamily Affordable Housing Loan product line. The 10-year refinance loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule.

 ·      Ashebury Villas, Asheville, NC – This 27-unit multifamily property received $1,425,000 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Small Loan product line.  The 10-year refinance loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule.

 ·      Ashebury Villas II, Arden, NC – This 10-unit multifamily property received $662,500 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Small Loan product line.  The 10-year refinance loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule.

 ·      221-223 Hoover Street Apartments, Old Forge, PA This 32-unit multifamily property received $1,800,000 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Small Loan product line. The 10-year acquisition loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule.

 ·      Bancroft Court, Baltimore, MD This 22-unit multifamily property received $1,400,000 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Small Loan product line. The seven-year acquisition loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule.

For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Christopher Ostrowski, costrowski@arbor.com