$227 Million Sale of Flagler Village Apartments Arranged by Walker & Dunlop
Walker & Dunlop completed the sale of EON Squared, a luxury 476-unit high-rise in Flagler Village, for $226.5 million. This property, developed by Alta Developers, is located in a booming area of Fort Lauderdale, featuring impressive amenities and views. The sale was executed by Walker & Dunlop's team, representing the seller, with Union Investment acquiring their first U.S. multifamily assets. The property market in Fort Lauderdale is experiencing significant rental growth, nearly 20% over the past year, which is projected to continue.
- Sale of EON Squared for $226.5 million indicates strong demand.
- Walker & Dunlop's property sales volume has surged, reaching $5.2 billion in Q3 2021, up 373% YoY.
- Union Investment's acquisition reflects confidence in the U.S. multifamily market.
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BETHESDA, Md., December 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today that it completed the
Walker & Dunlop's property sales team included Still Hunter, Greg Engler, and Kaya Suarez. The team represented the seller, Alta Developers, serving as broker and advisor for the disposition. Said Mr. Hunter, "We were thrilled to have played a part in the sale of this trophy asset to Union Investment, for their first US Multifamily acquisition." He added, "Alta Developers exceeded expectations on EON Squared with first-rate amenities, condo-quality finishes, unobstructed views, as well as an extraordinary lease-up velocity. Investors clearly saw the value, given the ample local, national, and international interest, with the ultimate buyer being one of Germany's oldest and most experienced fund managers."
"We are extremely excited that we managed to secure our first two U.S. multifamily assets in one shot. These two assets, known as 'EON Squared' are amongst the newest and highest quality assets in the submarket. Additionally, the rental growth in Fort Lauderdale is just exploding, reached almost 20 percent over the past year and is expected to remain well above inflation for years to come. The two EON towers will certainly continue to benefit from this upward trend," said Tal Peri, Head of U.S. East Coast and LatAm at Union Investment, based in New York City. Peri continued, "Flagler Village is a trendy submarket that targets young professionals and offers proximity to Fort Lauderdale's downtown, the highly desirable and popular Las Olas shopping, restaurant, and nightlife corridor, as well as the beach."
"The vision behind EON Squared was to create an all-inclusive getaway with the largest amenity spaces in the market. A community that allows residents to live, work, and play," Raimundo Onetto, Chairman & CEO at Alta Developers said. "Each component of the compound was strategically created to complement the modern-day lifestyle."
EON Squared is ideally situated in the heart of East Fort Lauderdale's Flagler Village, putting residents within steps of the area's hippest bars and restaurants, the burgeoning art scene of FAT Village, and the Mass District. The property is also within walking distance of the Fort Lauderdale Brightline Station, offering high-speed rail access to South Florida and beyond. EON Squared includes a 206-unit tower and an adjacent 270-unit tower completed in 2019 and 2021. Each building features unique programming, distinctive interior finishes, and a complete amenity package, including two sixth-floor pool decks, two fitness centers, co-working spaces, and a wide array of other appealing indoor and outdoor lounge areas.
Walker & Dunlop is a leader in multifamily property sales, having completed
About Walker & Dunlop
Walker & Dunlop (NYSE: WD) is the largest provider of capital to the multifamily industry in the United States and the fourth largest lender on all commercial real estate including industrial, office, retail, and hospitality. Walker & Dunlop enables real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where Americans live, work, shop and play — to life. The power of our people, premier brand, and industry-leading technology make us more insightful and valuable to our clients, providing an unmatched experience every step of the way. With over 1,000 employees across every major U.S. market, Walker & Dunlop has consistently been named one of Fortune's Great Places to Work® and is committed to making the commercial real estate industry more inclusive and diverse while creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities.
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