FCP Provides $22 Million in Preferred Equity to Finance Two Multifamily Communities in Thriving Charlotte and Greenville Markets

GREENVILLE, NC – FCP announced $22 million in preferred equity has been invested through its Structured Investments platform to finance two multifamily transactions: the development of Arris NoDa, a 276-unit, four-tale, garden-style property in Charlotte, NC with partner Arris, and a recapitalization with Grubb Properties of Link Apartments West End, a Class A, 215-unit, five-tale midrise apartment community in Greenville, SC.
“FCP is pleased to provide financing through our Structured Investments platform for these transactions, each well-located in a dynamic Southeast market,” said Kevin Murphy. “We are fortunate to have a successful history with both investment partners and recognize their respective expertise in delivering and operating well-positioned apartment communities.”
FCP’s Structured Investments platform has invested approximately $676 million of capital to date, providing flexibility and creative capital solutions to owners and developers.
FCP is a privately held real estate investment company that has invested in or financed more than $12.4 billion in assets since its founding in 1999. FCP invests directly and with operating partners in commercial and residential assets. The firm makes equity and mezzanine investments in income-producing and development properties.

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District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency Provides Bond and Tax Credit Funding for 151-Unit Affordable Housing Development

WASHINGTON, DC – The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) closed its first affordable housing investment of FY 2024 with the issuance of $59.6 million in tax exempt bonds and underwrote $44.8 million in federal and $8.8 million in D.C. Low Income Housing Tax Credit equity for the construction of Edgewood Commons V Apartments (435 Edgewood St NE). The new Ward 5 senior community will consist of 151 apartments.
DCHFA is proud to continue its partnership with Enterprise Community Development in expanding the Edgewood Commons campus and increasing the number of affordable rental housing units in Ward 5, specifically much needed apartments for seniors, stated Christopher E. Donald, Executive Director/CEO, DCHFA.
In August 2023 the Agency invested $54.7 million in tax exempt bonds for the rehabilitation of Edgewood 611 and Edgewood Gardens Apartments both of which are components of Edgewood Commons. Financing sources for Edgewood Commons V include a $26.5 million loan from the DC Department of Housing and Community Development s Housing Production Trust Fund.
Edgewood Commons V Apartments (ECVA) will be a nine-tale $123 million high-rise with 11 efficiency, 135 one-bedroom, and five two-bedroom units. The building will be restricted to senior residents aged 62 and older, earning 30 percent and 50 percent of area median income (AMI) or less. Ninety-six of ECVA s units will be restricted to residents earning 30 percent AMI or less. Of the 96 units restricted to residents earning 30 percent AMI or less, 56 will be receiving Local Rent Supplemental Program project-based subsidy. Sixteen units out of the 56 units will also be permanent supportive housing units restricted to 30 percent AMI. The remaining 40 units at 30 percent of AMI will receive a rent subsidy through Rental Help Demonstrations (RAD) for Project Rental Help Contact (PRAC). Additionally, 10 units at 50 percent of AMI will benefit from RAD for PRAC rent subsidies. The remaining 44 units at 50 percent of AMI are unsubsidized.
The units will include universal design features to prevent falls and facilitate aging in place. All units will be fully accessible, and bathrooms will have direct access to bedrooms. In addition to accessible bathrooms, each unit will include pull-cords and grab bars. ECVA will also include a 6,500 square foot adult day care located on the ground floor operated by Easterseals. Easterseals provides daily clinical care, supervision, activities, and curb-to-curb transportation for adults, seniors, and veterans.
Through its Multifamily Lending and Neighborhood Investment and Capital Markets divisions, DCHFA issues tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds to lower the developers costs of acquiring, constructing and rehabilitating rental housing. The Agency offers private for-profit and non-profit developers low-cost predevelopment, construction and permanent financing that supports the new construction, acquisition, and rehabilitation of affordable rental housing in the District.

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S2 Capital Acquires of 352-Unit Timber Creek Apartment Community in Southwest Charlotte’s Expanding Collingwood Neighborhood

CHARLOTTE, NC – S2 Capital, a vertically integrated multifamily investment manager, announced it has bought Timber Creek, a 352-unit multifamily property located in Charlotte, North Carolina, and represents S2’s eighth property in the state. Financial terms of the transaction were not told.
Davey Leach, Vice President of Acquisitions at S2, said, “S2’s multifamily investment approach targets high-growth markets across the U.S., and our team is always searching for attractive properties in flourishing cities like Charlotte. We’re pleased to be making our fifth acquisition in Charlotte with Timber Creek, and look forward to enhancing the property while growing our footprint in North Carolina.”
Located at 1100 Falls Creek Lane, Timber Creek sits within the Collingwood neighborhood, six miles southwest of downtown Charlotte. The attractive and expanding Charlotte market has a below-average cost of living, a thriving restaurant and entertainment scene and is a hub for financial services and banking. Charlotte continues to see strong employment growth across industries, with major employers including Amazon, Atrium Health and Bank of America, along with over twelve colleges and universities in and around the metropolitan area. These solid underlying fundamentals and growth trajectory contributed to S2’s acquisition of Timber Creek.
Timber Creek includes studio, one- and two-bedroom floorplans, with finishes such as stainless-steel appliances, large closets, smart thermostats and more. In the property’s community spaces, residents have access to desirable community amenities including an outdoor swimming pool, grilling station, clubhouse and equipped fitness center, a dog park and nature trail, as well as proximity to the Lynx Blue Line light rail system that runs throughout Charlotte.
Following its acquisition of Timber Creek, S2 plans to rebrand the property as The Marley. Additionally, S2 plans to make exterior renovations to the buildings and outdoor amenities, as well as upgrade unit interiors with a competitive set of modern finishes.

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