SEATTLE, July 26, 2017 — On July 19, 2017, a joint venture between Security Properties and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. purchased Canyon Creek, a 440-unit property built in 1984 and located in Phoenix, AZ; Stillwater, a 516-unit property built in 1984 and located in Glendale, AZ; and Off Broadway, a 320-unit property built in 1986 and located in Mesa, AZ. Security Properties now owns a total of eight assets in the Phoenix marketplace.
Metropolitan Phoenix is one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions, consistently recognized for strong job growth and an entrepreneurial environment. Affordability and a uniquely deep labor pool of applicable human capital continue to drive significant corporate investment in the market. Metropolitan Phoenix is forecasted to be in the top three major metropolitan areas in employment growth over the next two years. From 2017-2018, job growth is projected at 2.8% annually or roughly 112,000 jobs over the next two years. Metro Phoenix is also ranked #1 among major western markets for population growth through 2019[1].
The portfolio represents a value-add investment. The joint venture plans to upgrade 100% of the units with a consistent renovation spec. The new spec will include a black appliance package, sprayed countertops, new flooring as well as updated lighting and plumbing fixtures. Additionally, 236 units will receive washer/ dryers. Capital will also be focused on the upgrading of resident common areas/amenity space and addressing miscellaneous deferred maintenance items.
According to Davis Vaughn, Director at Security Properties, the acquisition was made because, “We are big believers in workforce housing, especially in metros with substantial job growth. The affordability of Phoenix relative to other west coast markets continues to attract renters and jobs to the area and this is why we are scaling up there. Once our renovation is complete, we will be able to offer competitive units to the market while still maintaining a basis significantly below replacement cost.”
The property will be managed by Security Properties-affiliate Security Properties Residential.
About Security Properties
Security Properties is a national real estate investment, development, and operating company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. For more than 48 years, Security Properties has provided quality housing to its residents as well as excellent financial performance for its investors. Since its founding, Security Properties has acquired or developed over 83,000 residential units at a cost of over $5.7 billion. Security Properties maintains a focused multi-family strategy supported by integrated teams of professional acquisition, development, construction, investment, and property management specialists. For more information, visit www.securityproperties.com
About Security Properties Residential
Security Properties Residential is the affiliated property management firm of Security Properties, created to increase the value of its real estate holdings by more closely managing its assets. Operating throughout the Western U.S., Security Properties Residential is committed to delivering exceptional service to its apartment communities and residents. Services include property, construction and compliance management services that create positive living environments for residents and build value for clients.
About Oaktree
Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with $100 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2017. The firm emphasizes an opportunistic, value-oriented and risk-controlled approach to investments in distressed debt, corporate debt (including high yield debt and senior loans), control investing, convertible securities, real estate and listed equities. Headquartered in Los Angeles, the firm has over 900 employees and offices in 18 cities worldwide. For additional information, please visit Oaktree’s website at http://www.oaktreecapital.com/.
[1] CBRE Economic Advisors
