Arlington Heights
102-unit Arlington conversion
102
Total Units
Significant
Value Increase
N/A
Year Converted
VA
State
Property Details
Unit Types
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Underlying Mortgage
No underlying mortgage existed - Fees and Closing Costs only and partially subsidized by the Co-op
The Transformation
From Challenges to Success
Before Conversion
The Challenges
Older cooperative with minimal market acceptance in an otherwise healthy suburban market outside of Washington DC even with NO underlying mortgage to support.
Few lenders would provide financing to purchasers or owners seeking refinancing options.
During Conversion preparation, The Hutton Group engineers discovered a non-conforming use of part of the Co-ops land
Since there was no underlying mortgage, the few shareholders with share loans to refinance, the conversion costs were out-of-pocket.
After Conversion
The Results
Unit values increased over 3-fold immediately after closing. Although condo values for the converted units eventually declined with the overall market, units still doubled in value.
The Hutton Group arranged Fannie Mae approval which allowed buyers to purchase or refinance at the lowest rates available and with downpayments as low as 3%.
The Hutton Group funded the re-plating to allow for zoning approval which paved the way to the conversion of the cooperative to a condominium under Virginia law.
The Hutton Group and the Co-op Board agreed upon a fee structure that allowed the Co-op to subsidize the conversion fee which allowed many to close with cash.
Financial Impact
Financial Impact
Results shown are from a representative unit. Individual results vary by unit size and condition.
Property Location
Arlington Heights
5565 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
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