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Where You Live Matters

by | Feb 3, 2016 8:32 am | 60 Seconds, Opinion

The American Seniors Housing Association just launched its www.whereyoulivematters.org website. Last week, the American Seniors Housing Association launched its “Where You Live Matters” campaign (www.whereyoulivematters.org). The website offers an incredible menu of... Read More »

Back to HUD

by | Feb 3, 2016 8:31 am | Financings

Just weeks after closing HUD’s largest ever SNF loan (an $80.7 million loan to refinance the existing conventional bank debt at a 520-bed skilled nursing facility in Manhattan, New York), Housing & Healthcare Finance was at it again, closing on a portfolio of 5... Read More »

Keeping the pace

by | Feb 3, 2016 8:30 am | Acquisitions, Financings

Aron Will of CBRE had yet another prolific month (after an already busy 2015), closing four transactions. Included in his totals were two acquisition financings (for the MorningStar Senior Living Colorado portfolio and Capitol Seniors Housing’s Seattle-area... Read More »
CareTrust eyes Iowa

CareTrust eyes Iowa

by | Feb 2, 2016 9:17 pm | Acquisitions

Just before Iowans gathered to caucus and politicians readied to leave the Hawkeye State, CareTrust REIT closed on its major move into Iowa, acquiring a nine-facility skilled nursing portfolio that included 518 operating beds for $32.7 million, or $63,127 per bed.... Read More »