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Houston Multifamily Community with Significant Value-Add Potential Trades Hands via Walker & Dunlop

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On June 1, 2022, Walker & Dunlop announced the successful sale of Parc at Champion Forest, a 232-unit apartment complex in Houston, Texas. The property, built in 2000, offers substantial renovation opportunities, with 95 units already upgraded. Representing the seller, Commerce Capital Partners, were Ryan Epstein and Jennifer Ray from Walker & Dunlop. The buyer, Lone Star Capital Group, sees the community's potential in Houston's growing multifamily market. The sale aligns with Walker & Dunlop's strong market position, having achieved $19.3 billion in property sales in 2021.

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  • Sale of Parc at Champion Forest indicates robust demand in Houston's multifamily sector.
  • Buyer plans to enhance the property through renovations, increasing value.
  • Walker & Dunlop's market leadership demonstrated with $19.3 billion in property sales in 2021.
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HOUSTON, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today that it completed the sale of Parc at Champion Forest, a 232-unit, garden-style apartment property located in Houston, Texas. Built in 2000, the community provides the buyer with an excellent opportunity to implement a greater value-add program by renovating units, in addition to the 95 recently upgraded by the seller.

Ryan Epstein and Jennifer Ray of Walker & Dunlop Investment Sales represented the seller, Commerce Capital Partners, while Paul House and Larry Perez of Walker & Dunlop's Capital Markets group secured the financing for the buyer, Lone Star Capital Group. The teams worked to coordinate with several parties on behalf of their clients, including agencies and local government entities, to ensure compliance with the property's existing Land Use Restrictive Agreement (LURA), which is set to expire in May 2023.

"With steady population growth and employment growth, Lone Star Capital remains bullish on Houston multifamily, particularly workforce housing such as Parc at Champion Forest," said Lone Star Capital's Rob Beardsley. "We are excited to build from the seller's successful renovations at Parc at Champion Forest, which is well-poised to benefit from strong demand and limited new supply in the submarket. Parc's suburban setting coupled with its convenience to jobs and retail make it a dynamic investment for either short term value-add or longer-term yield."

"With the extreme demand for affordable housing, Parc at Champions Forest will continue to service the community it is has for years as upgrades are completed," commented Mr. Epstein. "The community is also an excellent investment opportunity, given its high-visibility location in Houston, strong value-add potential, and LURA expiring in less than two years. Walker & Dunlop's Houston Multifamily Investment Sales Team exclusively listed the property for our client and helped to find the perfect buyer looking for long-term stability, future rent growth, and value appreciation."

Parc at Champion Forest is a three-story multifamily community, comprised of 112 one-bedroom units, 108 two-bedroom units, and 12 three-bedroom units, situated along Bammel North Houston Road in the Champions area. Bammel North Houston Road, which experiences traffic of nearly 50,000 cars per day, allows residents to easily locate nearby retail, including Willowbrook Mall, Willow Center, North Oaks Shopping Center, and Kroger.

Walker & Dunlop is a leader in multifamily property sales, having completed $19.3 billion in property sales volume in 2021 alone, up 214% from 2020. The firm was also the third largest provider of capital to the U.S. multifamily market, originating $49 billion in transactions and lending over $42 billion for multifamily properties in 2021. For information about multifamily properties available for sale via Walker & Dunlop's investment sales platform, visit our website.

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 1,400 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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What is the significance of the sale of Parc at Champion Forest by WD?

The sale reflects strong demand in Houston's multifamily sector and provides opportunities for value enhancement through renovations.

Who represented the seller in the Parc at Champion Forest sale?

Ryan Epstein and Jennifer Ray from Walker & Dunlop represented the seller, Commerce Capital Partners.

How much did Walker & Dunlop achieve in property sales in 2021?

Walker & Dunlop completed $19.3 billion in property sales in 2021.

What are the future plans for Parc at Champion Forest after the sale?

The buyer, Lone Star Capital Group, intends to renovate the property to capture increased value.

What type of property is Parc at Champion Forest?

Parc at Champion Forest is a 232-unit, garden-style apartment complex located in Houston, Texas.

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