Top 10 Multifamily Deals & Markets — Week of 2026-08-31
Week of 2026-08-31 · Published August 31, 2026
Market Context
The U.S. multifamily market is demonstrating significant momentum as August 2026 concludes, characterized by a surge in large-scale recapitalizations and institutional acquisitions in high-growth hubs. Despite ongoing supply headwinds, financing conditions remain supportive with substantial capital infusions from private equity and specialized funds like C-PACE driving transaction volume.
Rankings
New Jersey Multifamily Project Financing, NJ
$277M financing
A joint venture successfully secured a massive financing package for a new development, marking one of the largest construction loans in the Northeast this month.
Skyline OC Recapitalization, Orange County, CA
$210M financing
Newmark arranged a significant financing package for Orange County's tallest residential building, highlighting strong lender appetite for trophy high-rise assets.
Soma Towers Acquisition, Bellevue, WA
$192.9M · $707,000 per unit
The Sobrato Organization acquired this 273-unit, two-building luxury community, setting a high-water mark for per-unit pricing in the Pacific Northwest.
Ballard Independent Sale, Seattle, WA
$152M · $638,655 per unit
An affiliate of BentallGreenOak (BGO) expanded its urban portfolio with the purchase of this 238-unit complex in a high-demand Seattle submarket.
Nuveen Green Capital C-PACE Fund Closing, National
$1B Fund Closing
Nuveen closed a major fund dedicated to C-PACE financing, providing a critical new capital source for multifamily energy-efficiency and construction projects.
Inland Empire Project Financing, CA
$75M financing
A joint venture involving Bain Capital secured significant funding for a new project in the Inland Empire, a region continuing to see strong industrial-driven housing demand.
Miami Affordable Housing Portfolio, FL
$63.75M · $226,667 per unit
Starwood Asset Management acquired two affordable housing communities totaling 310 units, signaling institutional confidence in the resilience of the South Florida rental market.
Greystar Raleigh Disposition, NC
252 units traded
Greystar completed the sale of a 252-unit community in Raleigh, reflecting active capital recycling by major developers in the Southeast's high-growth tech hubs.
CP Capital Georgia Acquisition, GA
200 units
CP Capital acquired a 200-unit community in Georgia, continuing the trend of institutional investment targeting suburban Sun Belt markets with strong employment fundamentals.
Bonaventure Development Launch, National
Largest project to date
Bonaventure has broken ground on its largest project to date, signaling a strategic shift toward large-scale development as the current supply wave begins to be absorbed.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Rank | Deal / Asset | Price | Key Metric | Source | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey Multifamily Project Financing, NJ | $277M financing | A joint venture successfully secured a massive financing package for a new development, marking one of the largest construction loans in the Northeast this month. | - | Multi-Housing News |
| 2 | Skyline OC Recapitalization, Orange County, CA | $210M financing | Newmark arranged a significant financing package for Orange County's tallest residential building, highlighting strong lender appetite for trophy high-rise assets. | - | Multi-Housing News |
| 3 | Soma Towers Acquisition, Bellevue, WA | $192.9M · $707,000 per unit | The Sobrato Organization acquired this 273-unit, two-building luxury community, setting a high-water mark for per-unit pricing in the Pacific Northwest. | - | Multi-Housing News |
| 4 | Ballard Independent Sale, Seattle, WA | $152M · $638,655 per unit | An affiliate of BentallGreenOak (BGO) expanded its urban portfolio with the purchase of this 238-unit complex in a high-demand Seattle submarket. | - | Commercial Real Estate Direct |
| 5 | Nuveen Green Capital C-PACE Fund Closing, National | $1B Fund Closing | Nuveen closed a major fund dedicated to C-PACE financing, providing a critical new capital source for multifamily energy-efficiency and construction projects. | - | Multi-Housing News |
| 6 | Inland Empire Project Financing, CA | $75M financing | A joint venture involving Bain Capital secured significant funding for a new project in the Inland Empire, a region continuing to see strong industrial-driven housing demand. | - | Multi-Housing News |
| 7 | Miami Affordable Housing Portfolio, FL | $63.75M · $226,667 per unit | Starwood Asset Management acquired two affordable housing communities totaling 310 units, signaling institutional confidence in the resilience of the South Florida rental market. | - | Commercial Real Estate Direct |
| 8 | Greystar Raleigh Disposition, NC | 252 units traded | Greystar completed the sale of a 252-unit community in Raleigh, reflecting active capital recycling by major developers in the Southeast's high-growth tech hubs. | - | Multi-Housing News |
| 9 | CP Capital Georgia Acquisition, GA | 200 units | CP Capital acquired a 200-unit community in Georgia, continuing the trend of institutional investment targeting suburban Sun Belt markets with strong employment fundamentals. | - | Multi-Housing News |
| 10 | Bonaventure Development Launch, National | Largest project to date | Bonaventure has broken ground on its largest project to date, signaling a strategic shift toward large-scale development as the current supply wave begins to be absorbed. | - | Multi-Housing News |
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