Harbor Group Adds to Southern California Multifamily Portfolio with Acquisition of 464-Unit The Vermont in Los Angeles’ Koreatown

LOS ANGELES, CA – Affiliates of Harbor Group International, a privately owned international real estate investment and management firm, announced the acquisition of The Vermont, a high-rise multifamily community in Los Angeles’ Koreatown submarket. Image Capital, LLC, partnered with HGI on the transaction. The acquisition adds to HGI’s growing footprint in Southern California, following the acquisition of three multifamily communities in Long Beach in July 2022 and marking its tenth investment in the region.
Built in 2014, The Vermont comprises 464 apartment units across two high-rise towers perched above 31,000 square feet of retail space. The two towers are connected by a 7th floor sky lobby that features a library lounge, a club lounge, and a fitness center. The community also includes a six-level parking structure with separate entrances for residents and retail guests.
The Vermont features several defining characteristics and amenities that differentiate it from other apartment complexes in the neighborhood. In addition to the sky lobby, the community’s 7th floor offers nearly 27,500 square feet of outdoor space, including a resort-style pool and spa, yoga garden, dog parks, and multiple dining and entertaining areas. Interior units feature floor-to-ceiling windows that provide expansive views of the Hollywood sign, Downtown LA, and the Griffith Observatory.
HGI plans to implement a $22.3 million capital improvement plot to enhance the community, renovating common areas, interior hallways and upgrading select units. HGI’s investment activity on the West Coast has now exceeded $1 billion in the past twelve months.
“The Vermont offers the central location and expansive amenities today’s residents seek when choosing a home,” said Greg Heller, Managing Director, HGI. “Through this acquisition and investment, we see a significant value-add opportunity, positioning the community to better compete with newer, Class A properties in the neighborhood.”
The parties in the transaction were represented by Cushman & Wakefield., Inc. Marc Renard, Executive Vice Chair of the firm’s Capital Markets Group who led the team stated “The Vermont received interest from around the globe by investors that recognized the compelling cost basis versus new construction, the prospects for accretive additional property upgrades and the strong support for above national average rent growth driven by the numerous ‘knowledge’ based employment centers that surround the asset.”
Located at one of Los Angeles’ busiest intersections, the community offers convenient access to various destinations throughout the city. The LA Metro Rail’s Wilshire/Vermont subway station is directly across the street from The Vermont and easily connects residents to employers in nearby Downtown LA. Plotted expansions to the Metro Rail will soon connect residents to other job centers throughout the city, including Century City, Beverly Hills and Westwood.

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BAM Capital Acquires 434-Unit Autumn Ridge Apartment Community Located in Fast Growing Des Moines Submarket of Waukee

DES MOINES, IA – Indianapolis, Indiana-based multifamily syndication company BAM Capital is announced its recent acquisition for the BAM Multifamily Growth & Income Fund III: Autumn Ridge.
Autumn Ridge is a 434-unit institutional quality, garden-style apartment community that was developed in 2017 and 2019. It is located in Waukee, Iowa, one of the fastest-growing suburbs of Des Moines, Iowa.
The value-add potential both in utilizing our economies of scale in Des Moines and bringing rents in line with the competition in the area more than exceeds BAM Capital’s strict acquisition criteria, says Tony Landa, Chief Investment Officer.
Des Moines is an emerging market similar to Indianapolis a few years ago, says Ivan Barratt, Founder & CEO. Autumn Ridge will be BAM Capital’s fourth multifamily asset in the Des Moines, Iowa MSA.
Autumn Ridge features a diverse set of floor plans, a comprehensive amenity package, two swimming pools, and strong in-place cash flow. With many well-known and stable employers in the area including Microsoft, MercyOne, Wells Fargo, and more, BAM Capital is confident that it can deliver a targeted 15-20% IRR return on investments for its investors.
As part of the vertically integrated The BAM Companies (BAM Capital, BAM Management, BAM Construction), BAM Capital has over 100 years of experience among Executive level staff. With over $700MM assets under management, over $152.5MM in distributions to investors, and 900+ investors across 40+ states, BAM Capital is a proven sponsor with a solid track record.
Autumn Ridge will join Hamilton Station, The Bristol, and Autumn Ridge as part of BAM Multifamily Growth & Income Fund III. Hamilton Station and The Bristol are both also located in the Indianapolis, Indiana, metropolitan statistical area. Autumn Ridge is located in Des Moines, Iowa.

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McCourt Partners and TRU Development Form Partnership to Develop 244-Unit Multifamily Community in Las Vegas Submarket

LAS VEGAS, NV – McCourt Partners, one of the most visionary and community-driven family-owned real estate development companies in the U.S., announced a partnership with experienced ;Las Vegas-based TRU Development Company, a market leader with deep roots in the region, to develop a 244-unit, Class A apartment building in Henderson, Nevada. The project is set on nearly 6 acres at the gateway of Inspirada, a vibrant and flourishing master-plotted community.
“We’re delighted to expand our footprint to an exciting high growth market where we see fantastic potential,” said Jordan Lang, President of McCourt Partners. “We are pleased to partner with TRU Development who not only have a proven track record and intimate market knowledge but share our passion for building projects that have a meaningful impact on the communities they serve.”
“TRU Development is excited about the opportunity to partner with McCourt Partners in acquiring a dynamic site in Inspirada. The growing submarket in West Henderson provides a perfect setting for a new multifamily residential delivery,” said Tim Deters, President and CEO of TRU Development.
This project is the latest in a robust pipeline of developments for New York and Los Angeles-based McCourt Partners, who announced earlier this year the acquisition of a core piece of the Dallas Design District, a unique real estate portfolio spanning more than 40 acres and nearly 800,000 square feet of leased showroom, retail, and flex office space.
McCourt’s Chairman and CEO, Frank H. McCourt Jr., is a fifth-generation builder and business leader with family roots in real estate and construction dating back to 1893. Over the last 45 years, McCourt has been involved in large-scale real estate projects in New York City, London, Miami, Austin and Los Angeles, and played a critical role in the development of Boston’s Seaport.

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