Census Data Shows Little Migration Growth

Last month, the US Census Bureau released its report on the fastest growing states in the nation between July 1, 2007, and July 1, 2008. The reports break down between the Top Ten Fastest Growing States and the Top Ten Numeric Gainers. While that data does not specifically breakdown ages, the trend from July 2006 […]

Alternative Lenders Needed To Close Assisted Living Construction Loans

As the credit crisis worsens, many developers are having to turn to non-traditional lenders to finance their projects. Metro Funding Corp. (MFC), a private asset-based lender, headquartered in Paramus, N.J., recently announced the funding of a $1,300,000 loan for the construction of an assisted living facility in Big Bear, CA. The loan was cross-collateralized with […]

Senior Housing Industry Outlook & Trends For 2009

Want to know what we think are going to be senior housing trends in 2009? We looked into the magic, crystal ball and here is a preview of 10 topics and issues that may be hot in 2009….we will be addressing these further over the next month or so: 1. When will housing prices find […]

Sunwest CEO Files For Personal Bankruptcy

Last week the CEO of Sunwest Management filed for personal bankruptcy as part of an effort to restructure the company. The turnaround consulting firm, Hamstreet and Associates of Portland, Ore., took over Sunwest Management and filed the Chapter 11 bankruptcies last week for different entities affiliated with Sunwest Management. The most interesting part of this […]

NYS Housing Finance Agency Approves Financing to Build 67 Affordable Senior Housing Apartments in Ulster County

Last month, the board of the New York State Housing Finance Agency (HFA) approved $10.3 million in financing for the construction of Birches at Chambers, a 67-unit affordable senior citizen housing development in the Town of Ulster in Ulster County. The Ulster approval was included in a total package of $64.2 million in funds approved […]

Mirabella Seattle CCRC Opens its Doors

Mirabella Seattle, a new Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), recently opened ahead of schedule in the South Lake Union neighborhood of Seattle. Mirabella is a 12-story residential community for seniors age 62 and better who want to live in Independent Living apartments and penthouses with views of Seattle. There are also Assisted Living apartments that […]

Bell Company Adds to Senior Living Portfolio in the Carolinas

Earlier this month, Steven D. Bell & Company, on behalf of Bell Fund II LLC, has recently purchased senior living communities in both Charlotte, N.C. and Charleston, S.C., bringing to 26 the number of senior living properties in the Bell Senior Living portfolio. For a combined cost of approximately $15 million, the Bell company has […]

Will Tax Credit Drought End In 2009?

Over the weekend, the San Francisco Chronicle provided a good article on how the credit crunch has impacted the market for tax credits and their use in financing various housing projects with a specific focus on California. The article entitled, Lack of tax-credit market hurts building trade, profiles a Napa Valley Senior Housing Project that […]

Japanese & California Senior Housing Styles = Zen of Retirement Communities

For those looking for blend a style of Japanese and California architecture and style for a retirement community, look no further. An Arleta, California assisted living facility, Nikkei Senior Gardens, is nearing completion and is marketing itself as a blend of east-west cultures by providing three nutritious Japanese and Western meals daily. The facility will […]