EX-99.(C)(2) 4 d38578exv99wxcyx2y.htm APPRAISAL REPORT - BUENA VISTA APARTMENTS exv99wxcyx2y
 

Exhibit (c)(2)
COMPLETE APPRAISAL
SUMMARY APPRAISAL REPORT
OF
BUENA VISTA APARTMENTS
300 EAST BELLEVUE DRIVE
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
KTR JOB NO. 7-7-060BB

 


 

     
Ms. Martha Long
  May 4, 2006
Senior Vice President
   
AIMCO
   
4582 S. Ulster Street Parkway, Suite 1100
   
Denver, Colorado 80237
   
     
Re:
  Buena Vista Apartments
 
  300 East Bellevue Drive
 
  Pasadena, California
Dear Ms. Long:
At your request, KTR Newmark Real Estate Services LLC has appraised the above referenced property. The purpose of the appraisal is to estimate the Market Value of the Fee Simple Estate of the subject property, free and clear of financing, as of April 11, 2006. The date of value corresponds to the date the subject property was most recently inspected by the appraiser.
The subject property consists of an approximate 1.26 + acre tract of land improved with a 92-unit garden-style apartment complex known as the Buena Vista Apartments. Construction of the improvements was reportedly completed in 1973. The structural improvements were observed to be in average physical condition and consist of a three-story wood frame building with stucco and wood trim exterior walls and flat roofs with built-up covers. The structural improvements are situated atop a subterranean parking garage. Amenities common to all units include standard kitchen appliances, cable TV pre-wire, patio/balcony, ceiling fans and mini-blinds. Community amenities include on-site management/leasing office, clubhouse, recreation room, fitness center, sauna, swimming pool, controlled access gates, underground garage parking and seven laundry rooms. The Buena Vista Apartments contain 77,858 rentable square feet, which suggests an average unit size of 846 square feet.
The following report contains information considered relevant to the valuation of the property and the methods by which collected data have been analyzed in arriving at our value conclusion. Our analysis included an inspection of the premises, interviews with knowledgeable market participants, a review of historical income and expense statements, the current rent roll, and other relevant financial and market information. As an income-producing property, greatest reliance is placed upon the value derived through the Income Capitalization Approach, with support provided by the conclusion rendered through implementation of the Sales Comparison Approach.
This appraisal report has been prepared in order to comply with the reporting requirements set forth under Standards Rule 2-2(b) of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) for a Complete Appraisal in Summary Report format. As such, it presents only summary discussions of the data, reasoning, and analyses that were used in the appraisal process to develop the appraiser’s opinion of value. Supporting documentation not presented herein has been retained in the appraiser’s file. The depth of discussion contained in this report is specific to the needs of the client and for the intended use stated herein.

 


 

     
Ms. Martha Long
  May 4, 2006
AIMCO
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The attached Summary Appraisal Report describes our investigation and analyses, together with Certification, Basic Assumptions and Limiting Conditions, upon which we have based our opinion that the market value of the Fee Simple Estate of the subject property, as of April 11, 2006, is:
SIXTEEN MILLION NINE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS
($16,900,000)
It has been a pleasure to be of service to you. Please do not hesitate to call with any questions you may have regarding our assumptions, observations or conclusion.
Very truly yours,
KTR NEWMARK REAL ESTATE SERVICES LLC
             
By:
  William L. Corbin, MAI   By:   Steven J. Goldberg, MAI, CCIM
 
  Senior Vice President for the Firm       Senior Vice President for the Firm

 


 

     
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CERTIFICATE OF VALUE
We, William L. Corbin, MAI and Steven J. Goldberg, MAI, certify that to the best of our knowledge and belief:
The statements of fact contained in this appraisal are true and correct.
The reported analyses, opinions, and conclusions are limited only by the reported assumptions and limiting conditions, are our personal, unbiased professional analyses, opinions, and conclusions.
We have no present or prospective interest in the property that is the subject property of this appraisal, and have no personal interest or bias with respect to the parties involved.
Our compensation is not contingent upon the reporting of a predetermined value or direction in value that favors the cause of the client, the amount of value estimate, the attainment of a stipulated result, or the occurrence of a subsequent event
Our analyses, opinions, and conclusions were developed, and this report has been prepared, in conformity with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) as promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal Foundation, the Code of Professional Ethics and the Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Institute, and Title XI (and amendments) of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989 (FIRREA) effective August 9, 1990.
Charles K. Russell provided significant professional help in this appraisal assignment.
Charles Russell made a personal a personal inspection of the property that is the subject of this appraisal. Neither William L. Corbin nor Steven J. Goldberg inspected the subject property.
This appraisal was not prepared in conjunction with a request for a specific value or a value within a given range or predicated upon loan approval.
We have the knowledge and experience necessary to perform this appraisal assignment and have previously appraised this type of property.
As of the date of this appraisal, William L. Corbin, MAI and Steven J. Goldberg, MAI, have completed the requirements under the continuing education program of the Appraisal Institute.
The use of this report is subject to the requirements of the Appraisal Institute relating to review its duly authorized representatives.
As of the date of this appraisal, William L. Corbin MAI is currently certified with the State of California Office of Real Estate Appraisers and is licensed as a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser (AG025737) until February 27, 2007.

 


 

KTR NEWMARK REAL ESTATE SERVICES LLC
             
By:
  William L. Corbin, MAI   By:   Steven J. Goldberg, MAI, CCIM
 
  Senior Vice President for the Firm       Senior Vice President for the Firm

 


 

     
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BASIC ASSUMPTIONS AND LIMITING CONDITIONS
This Appraisal Report is subject to underlying assumptions and limiting conditions qualifying the information contained in the Report as follows:
The valuation estimates apply only to the property specifically identified and described in the ensuing Report.
Information and data contained in the Report, although obtained from public record and other reliable sources and where possible, carefully checked by the Appraiser, are accepted as satisfactory evidence upon which rests the final expression of property value.
The Appraiser has made no legal survey nor has he commissioned one to be prepared and therefore, reference to a sketch, plat, diagram or previous survey appearing in the Report is only for the purpose of assisting the reader in visualizing the property.
It is assumed that all information known to the client and relative to the valuation have been accurately furnished and that there are no undisclosed leases, agreements, liens or other encumbrances affecting the use of the property.
Ownership and management are assumed to be competent and in responsible hands.
No responsibility beyond reasonableness is assumed for matters of a legal nature, whether existing or pending.
Information identified as being furnished or prepared by others is believed to be reliable but no responsibility for its accuracy is assumed.
The Appraiser, by reason of this appraisal, shall not be required to give testimony as an expert witness in any legal hearing or before any court of law unless justly and fairly compensated for such service.
By reason of the Purpose of the Appraisal or Function of the Report herein set forth, the value reported is only applicable to the Property Rights Appraised and the Appraisal Report should not be used for any other purpose.
Disclosure of the contents of this report is governed by the by-laws and Regulations of the Appraisal Institute.
Unless otherwise stated in this report, the existence of hazardous material, which may or may not be present on the property, was not observed by the appraiser. The appraiser has no knowledge of the existence of such materials on or in the property. The appraiser, however, is not qualified to detect such substances. The presence of substances such as asbestos, urea-formaldehyde foam insulation or other potentially hazardous materials may affect the value of the property. Any value estimate is predicated on the assumption that there is no such material on or in the property that would cause a loss in value. No responsibility is assumed for any such conditions, or for any expertise or engineering knowledge required to discover them. The client is urged to retain an expert in this field, if desired.

 


 

     
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In arriving at the value set forth in this appraisal no consideration has been given to the effect of state, local or federal income and gains taxes or of occupancy, hotel, capital levy, gift, estate, succession, inheritance or similar taxes which may be imposed upon any owner, lessee, or mortgagee by reason of any sale, conveyance, transfer, leasing, hypothecation, mortgage, pledge or other disposition of the appraised property.
The appraiser was not provided architectural plans for the subject property, thus the square footage as indicated on the rent roll, marketing brochures, and unit mix provided by the client has been utilized. In the event this information is inaccurate, we reserve the right to modify this appraisal if so warranted.

 


 

     
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SUBJECT PROPERTY PHOTOGRAPH
(SUBJECT PROPERTY PHOTOGRAPH)

 


 

     
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
         
Title Page
       
Letter of Transmittal
       
Certificate of Value
    i  
Basic Assumptions and Limiting Conditions
  ii
Subject Photograph
  iv
Table of Contents
    v  
 
       
Executive Summary
    1  
Introduction and Premises of the Appraisal
    2  
Regional Overview
    4  
Neighborhood Overview
    9  
Site Analysis
    11  
Real Estate Taxes
    12  
Zoning
    13  
Description of Improvements
    13  
Apartment Market Overview
    16  
Economic Rent Analysis
    19  
Highest and Best Use
    25  
 
       
Valuation Procedure
    26  
Income Capitalization Approach
    27  
Sales Comparison Approach
    32  
Reconciliation and Final Value Conclusion
    37  
ADDENDA
Subject Photographs
Comparable Rental Photographs
Comparable Sale Photographs
Regional Location Map
Neighborhood Map
Comparable Rentals Map
Comparable Sales Map
Qualifications

 


 

     
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
     
Property:
  Buena Vista Apartments
 
   
Location:
  300 East Bellevue Drive, Pasadena, California
 
   
Assessors Parcel ID No:
  5722-019-017 – Los Angeles County Assessor
 
   
Purpose of Appraisal:
  To estimate the Market Value of the subject property as of the date of value.
 
   
Date of Value:
  April 11, 2006
 
   
Date of Report:
  May 4, 2006
 
   
Interest Appraised:
  Fee Simple Estate
 
   
Description of Property:
  The subject property consists of an approximate 1.26+ acre tract of land improved with a 92-unit garden-style apartment complex known as the Buena Vista Apartments. Construction of the improvements was reportedly completed in 1973. The Buena Vista Apartments contains 77,858 rentable square feet, which suggests an average unit size of 846 square feet.
 
   
Location:
  The subject property is located in the southern portion of the City of Pasadena, along East Bellevue Road, between South Euclid Avenue and South Marengo Avenue.
 
   
Zoning:
  The subject site is zoned RM-32, HL-36 (Multi-Family Residential- City of Gardens with a Height Limit Overlay District) by the City of Pasadena. The intended use of land in this zoning district is primarily multifamily and single family residential development use.
 
   
Flood Zone:
  According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the property is located within Zone D, an area in which flood hazards are undetermined as defined by FEMA.
 
   
Highest and Best Use:
  Multifamily residential development.
 
   
Marketing Period:
  Less than 12 months
Valuation Assumptions:
         
Average Market Rent (per Unit)
  $ 1,534  
Market Vacancy/Credit Loss
    4.0%  
Operating Expense Ratio
    40%  
Net Operating Income
  $ 973,329  
Overall Capitalization Rate
    5.75%  
Final Estimate of Market Value, by Approach

 


 

     
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Cost Approach:
   N/A  
Sales Comparison Approach:
  $ 17,000,000  
Income Approach:
  $ 16,900,000  
Final Estimate of Market Value:
  $ 16,900,000  
INTRODUCTION AND PREMISES OF THE APPRAISAL
     
Scope of the Assignment
  According to the Appraisal Institute’s Code of Professional Ethics and Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, the scope of the appraisal is cited as “the extent of the process of collecting, confirming, and reporting data” included in an appraisal report. The scope of this appraisal employs all applicable appraisal techniques and constitutes a Complete Appraisal as defined by USPAP. The presentation of data, analyses and conclusions are presented in summary report format.
 
   
 
  The data included in this report has been researched from the subject property’s influencing market. County and City officials were interviewed regarding taxes, zoning requirements, flood zone information, demographic data, planned construction, recently completed developments, and other economic impacting events. Market participants, including real estate brokers and property managers, were consulted regarding market parameters and activity. Lenders as well as investor surveys were consulted regarding investment parameters. The Sales Comparison and Income Capitalization Approaches to value have been performed in estimating the Market Value of the subject. Sales utilized were confirmed with a principal or representative involved with the sale. Leasing agents for the competitive complexes were interviewed regarding property specific information. Supply and demand factors affecting the local market have been analyzed.
 
   
Purpose and Use of Appraisal
  The purpose of the appraisal is to estimate the Market Value of the Fee Simple Estate of the subject property as of April 11, 2006. It is for the internal use of AIMCO to facilitate asset evaluation and to be utilized in conjunction with a planned transaction with the limited partners.
 
   
Property Rights Appraised
  The property interest appraised is that of the Fee Simple Estate. A Fee Simple Estate is defined by The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, Second Edition AIREA, as:
 
   
 
  “Absolute ownership unencumbered by any other interest or estate, subject only to the limitations of the four powers of government (eminent domain, escheat, police power and taxation)”.
 
   
Marketing Period
  The value conclusion reported herein assumes a marketing period of less than one year. According to the Korpacz Real Estate Investor Survey, 1st Quarter 2006, indicates that apartment properties in the national market have an average marketing time of 5.69 months, generally similar to the average of 5.81 months reported one year ago. This estimate seems

 


 

     
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  reasonable, given recent market activity in the influencing area and the profile of the subject property.
 
   
Property History
  Property tax records indicate that VMS National Properties is the current owner of record. The current owner acquired title to the property on November 7, 1984. No details pertaining the conveyance were provided to the appraisers. No conveyances involving the subject property were noted within the three-year period preceding the effective date of value. To our knowledge there are no contracts of sale pending as of the date this report was prepared, nor are we aware that the property is listed for sale.
 
   
Most Likely Buyer
  National and regional investors typically purchase multifamily properties of this size in markets such as the subject.
 
   
Definition of Market Value
  Market Value, as approved and adopted by the Appraisal Foundation in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice is as follows:
 
   
 
  “The most probable price which a property should bring in a competitive and open market under all conditions requisite to a fair sale, the buyer and seller each acting prudently and knowledgeably, and assuming the price is not affected by undue stimulus.
 
   
 
  Implicit in this definition is the consummation of a sale as of a specified date and the passing of title from seller to buyer under conditions whereby:
  1.   buyer and seller are typically motivated;
 
  2.   both parties are well-informed or well advised, and acting in what they consider their best interests;
 
  3.   a reasonable time is allowed for exposure in the open market;
 
  4.   payment is made in terms of cash in United States dollars or in terms of financial arrangements comparable thereto; and
 
  5.   the price represents the normal consideration for the property sold unaffected by special or creative financing or sales concessions granted by anyone associated with the sale.”

 


 

     
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REGIONAL OVERVIEW
     
Introduction
  Real estate values reflect the influence of four primary forces that motivate human activity; social trends, economic conditions, governmental policies and environmental factors. The purpose of the regional overview is to describe and analyze the area within which the interactions of the four major forces influence properties similar to the subject. This section will further analyze past trends for insight into possible future trends affecting the value of real estate.
 
   
Overview
  The subject property is located in the Los Angeles MSA, within the city of Pasadena and approximately 10 miles northeast of the Los Angeles Central Business District. Los Angeles County, in which the subject is located, was the first to develop and has always been the largest of the five counties comprising the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area (LAMA). Los Angeles County’s population is 3.5 times the size of Orange County’s, the second largest county in the LAMA. It is 1.5 times the size of the other four counties in the region combined.
 
   
Population
            The urbanized central and southern portions of Los Angeles County are nearly fully developed. Only the northern portion of the county has significant developable land remaining for future growth. However, these areas are separated from the urbanized areas by natural barriers. Most of the future growth in Orange County is expected to occur in the southeastern part of the county where there are large undeveloped tracts of land. Growth in older parts of both counties will be primarily in-fill of vacant parcels and redevelopment of older properties.
 
   
 
  During the period between 1970 and 1980, the county’s population grew at an average annual compound rate of 0.60%. This was slow compared to Orange County’s rate of 3.13% during the same decade. This was due to Los Angeles County’s already large size and Orange County’s appeal as an alternative residential area. During the 1980s the pace accelerated in Los Angeles County to 1.68% annual compound growth, while Orange County’s slowed to 2.23%. Both counties’ populations increased at slower rates of 1.13% and 1.61% annually between 1990 and 2000. However, this slowed growth still equated to an average annual population increase of 105,180 persons per year in Los Angeles County and 41,784 persons per year in Orange County.
 
   
 
  The slowing of the population growth rates has resulted from the growing scarcity of available land for new development in both counties. Population trends are summarized in the following table showing historical population growth. While the figures in the table are tabulated by the U.S. Census, according to the California Department of Finance the January 2003 populations for Los Angeles and Orange counties were 9.979,600 and 2,978,800, respectively. The figures show 2003

 


 

     
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  population increases of 1.18% and 1.13%, respectively, for the two counties, which kept decreasing since 2002.
LOS ANGELES AND ORANGE COUNTIES POPULATION
                                 
    Los Angeles County   Orange County
Year   Population   Ann. Rate # Chg.   Population   Ann. Cpnd. Rate
 
U.S. Census – (As of April 1)
1970
    7,041,980             1,420,386        
1980
    7,477,400       0.60 %     1,932,921       3.13 %
1990
    8,832,500       1.68 %     2,410,556       2.23 %
2000
    9,884,300       1.13 %     2,828,400       1.61 %
California Department of Finance – (As of January 1)
1997
    9,147,100               2,672,800          
1998
    9,225,800       0.86 %     2,724,500       1.93 %
1999
    9,330,100       1.13 %     2,776,100       1.89 %
2000
    9,487,400       1.69 %     2,829,800       1.93 %
2001
    9,646,300       1.67 %     2,880,600       1.80 %
2002
    9,817,400       1.77 %     2,930,500       1.73 %
2003
    9,979,600       1.65 %     2,978,800       1.65 %
2004
    10,107,451       1.28 *     3,022,613       1.47 %
2005
    10,226,506       1.18 %     3,056,885       1.13 %
     
Employment and Industry
  The sheer size of the five-county Los Angeles Metropolitan Area economy is its most important asset. As a country, the area would reportedly be ranked 11th in the world in terms of productivity and accounts for over 5% of jobs and spending nationally. Job growth from 1994 through 1999 outpaced the national average and in 2001 the region had approximately 1.4 million more jobs than in 1993 when the region’s employment was at its lowest point in recession of the early 1990’s. The Los Angeles region’s recovery has been led by motion picture production, foreign trade, and gains in older manufacturing sectors such as apparel, textiles, furniture, and toys.
 
   
 
  At the beginning of 2001, the U.S. and California economies were generally viewed as having slipped into recession. The mild economic downturn was compounded by the 9-11-01 event. However, in its 2002-2003 Economic Forecast & Industry Outlook for the Los Angeles Five — County Area, the Los Angeles Economic Development Council (LAEDC) forecasted the five-county region to be minimally impacted by the recession in 2002, with recovery for the region, the state and the nation beginning late 2002.
 
   
 
  Economic reality has caused economists to revise their projections regarding the characteristics of the recovery and its timing. During 2002 and 2003, the overall economy, nationally and in California, experienced a “jobless recovery”, a recovery fueled by low interest rates and consumer spending, with increasing corporate profits but no or minimal job growth.
 
   
 
  In its mid-year 2004-2005 Economic Forecast, the LAEDC projected total Los Angeles County non-farm employment to grow by just 1.0% in 2004, but projected this would increase to 1.6% growth in 2005. In its mid-year 2005-2006 Economic Forecast, the LAEDC projected total Los Angeles non-farm employment to again grow by just 1.0% in 2004 or by

 


 

     
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  40,500 jobs in Los Angeles County in 2005, and projected this would increase to 1.1% growth in 2006. It also forecasted all five counties in the Southern California region to have positive job growth in 2005 and 2006 as follows: Los Angeles – 1.0% and 1.1%, San Bernardino-Riverside – 3.0% and 3.0%, Orange – 1.9% and 1.8%, and San Diego – 1.7% and 1.8%. Year-to-date October 2005, Los Angeles County has gained 14,400 job growth.
 
   
 
  LAEDC reports “there is much hand wringing about the weak non-farm employment performance of Los Angeles County. For example, the 2005 estimated average is 4,033,800 jobs, compared with the 2001 average of 4,135,700 jobs, which would be fifteen years of no job growth. However, total civilian employment should average 4,670,800 jobs in 2005, compared with the 2001 average of 4,259,700 jobs. The 2005 average is a new high for the county in this indicator. Many analysts feel that the civilian employment survey is not as accurate as the non-farm establishment survey due to the small sample size, but more people are working as independent contractors or in other ways that do not get captured by the establishment survey. A good case can be made that Los Angeles County is on the leading edge of this trend. Examples include the motion picture/TV production industry, software development, and the independent truck drivers who work at the ports. Anecdotal information also indicates that manufacturing and small contractors are using independent contractors.”
 
   
 
  The agency states that looking forward “four industries in Southern California will see good growth into 2006: “classic” aerospace, business & professional management services, technology, and tourism. The list of longer term challenges for Southern California remains little changed, and includes congestion, housing, educational quality, and the question of “who’s in charge.”
LOS ANGELES COUNTY HISTORICAL JOB GROWTH
                                                                         
Category   1997   1998   1999   2000   2001   2002   2003   2004   Oct ‘05
 
Mining
    3,600       36,000       3,500       3,600       3,800       3,800       3,800       4,000       4,100  
Construction
    113,700       126,600       131,300       137,300       138,000       134,800       136,900       141,000       150,200  
Manufacturing
    641,100       636,000       620,000       604,600       550,400       522,400       488,800       478,200       472,300  
Trade/Trans/Util
    779,400       787,800       805,300       817,300       806,000       809,600       798,600       802,500       789,400  
Information
    220,400       223,000       239,100       249,000       217,700       197,900       206,600       203,200       209,000  
Financial Activities
    221,100       224,000       223,800       219,900       231,800       237,100       242,400       245,000       246,300  
Professional & Business
    578,500       592,500       608,300       610,500       583,600       575,700       560,400       570,500       572,200  
Education & Health
    384,600       397,600       410,100       423,000       447,000       463,000       472,400       476,600       483,900  
Leisure & Hospitality
    329,500       335,100       339,800       350,000       348,700       356,900       367,700       372,400       383,800  
Other Services
    131,700       136,100       137,200       140,600       143,400       146,600       145,000       144,900       146,200  
Government
    542,000       556,600       580,800       591,100       610,300       612,600       595,500       584,800       580,100  
 
Total
    3,945,600       4,051,300       4,099,200       4,146,900       4,080,700       4,060,400       4,018,100       4,023,100       4,037,500  
Change
          105,700       47,900       47,700       -66,200       -20,300       -42,300       5,000       14,400  
 
Unemployment
    6.0%       6.0%       5.3%       5.3%       6.3%       6.4%       6.3%       6.0%       4.5%  
California
    5.8%       5.5%       4.7%       4.7%       6.2%       6.7%       6.3%       5.7%       5.2%  
U.S.
    4.7%       4.4%       4.0%       4.0%       5.7%       6.0%       5.7%       5.4%       5.0%  
Source: CA Employment Development Department
     
 
  The following table summarized the major employers in Los Angeles County, sorted in alphabetical order by company name.

 


 

     
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MAJOR EMPLOYERS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY
         
Employer Name   Location   Industry
 
Aerospace Corp.
  El Segundo   Commercial Physical Research
American Honda Motor Con Inc.
  Torrance   Automobile & Truck Broker
American Honda Motorcycle DIV
  Torrance   Marketing Programs & Services
Amtrak
  Los Angeles   Government
California Institute of Technology
  Pasadena   University
California State University
  Long Beach   Recylcing Centers
Edison International
  Rosemead   Utilities-Holding Company
Fox Films
  Los Angeles   Television Station
Jet Propulsion Lab
  Pasadena   Marketing Programs & Services
Kaiser Foundation Hospital
  Los Angeles   Hospital
Kaiser Permanente
  Los Angeles   Physicians & Surgeons
King Drew Medical Ctr.
  Los Angeles   Hospital
Little CO of Mary Hospital
  Torrance   Hospital
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co
  Burbank   Aircraft Manufacturer
Long Beach Memorial Hospital
  Long Beach   Hospital
Los Angeles County Medical Center
  Los Angeles   Hospital
Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital
  Long Beach   Rehabilitation Services
Six Flags
  Valencia   Amusement Park
UCLA
  Los Angeles   University
USC
  Los Angeles   University
VA Greater Los Angeles
  Los Angeles   Hospital
Walt Disney CO
  Burbank   Motion Picture Producer & Studio
Westcoast
  Carson   Marketing Programs & Services
Xerox Corp
  El Segundo   Office Machiens NEC
     
Transportation
  Transportation throughout Southern California is largely dependent on the private automobile, which is supplemented by local and county bus and rail services. One of the assets for Southern California, which has spurred its tremendous growth, has been its freeway system. The Southern California freeway system consists of 650 miles in six to twelve lanes of modern concrete roadways. The region is also well served with a modern system of surface streets.
 
   
 
  The LAMA is a classic example of the multiple nuclei theory of urbanization. Its formation into an urban conglomerate of multiple centers was facilitated by the proliferation of automobiles and the construction of numerous highways and interstate freeways. These are complemented by international and regional airports, the port facilities and rail lines conveniently situated throughout the region.
 
   
 
  While Los Angeles is served by all modes of transportation, the dominance of the highway system is evident. The basin is crisscrossed by interstate freeways connecting the area to all others areas of Southern California and the southwestern United States. Construction is on-going in the improvement of the system, with the expansion of the Orange County stretch of north-south Interstate 5 the current focus. In addition to the freeways, there is a large network of highways and thoroughfares providing surface road transport throughout the entire basin. The LAMA has become the transportation and distribution hub for the entire southwest U.S.
 
   
 
  Aside from the growing light-rail system, passenger and freight rail links are found throughout the Los Angeles-Orange County-San Diego area. Connections provide service to other parts of the continental U.S. and

 


 

     
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  Canada. The proximity of several international and regional airports and deep-water ports in the LAMA has been an important factor in the growth of international trade. Los Angeles International Airport is one of the busiest commercial airports in the United States. Twenty-three miles south of Downtown, the Los Angeles/Long Beach harbors provide sea transportation and cargo facilities, and combined represents the United State’s busiest port. Container volume continues to grow at these facilities. The proposed Alameda Corridor project, expected to be developed within a ten-year time span, will greatly improve access between the Los Angeles/Long Beach harbors and the railyards southeast of Downtown L.A. through a cooperative use of existing rail right-of-ways.
 
   
 
  Nonetheless, population growth within the region continues to burden the existing transportation infrastructure. The LAEDC reports that California’s budget problems will impact local governments, as will as transportation projects in the near term and as the region’s population continues to grow, the “transportation deficit” will worsen.
 
   
Foreign Trade
  The combined Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach represent the largest man-made facilities on the West Coast providing break-bulk, dry-bulk, general containerized, and liquid cargo shipping. These, combined with the Los Angeles and Ontario international airports and the John Wayne airport, handle one of the highest levels of freight volume in the world. In 1993 the LAMA region passed New York in trade goods volume as the largest in the nation. Together, the ports account for about 25% of all U.S. water-based trade. The following table shows historical port volume by physical cargo units.
HISTORICAL PORT CARGO VOLUME
(IN TEUs –equivalent to one 20-foot cargo container)
                                 
Year   Port of Los Angeles   Port of Long Beach   Total Containers   % Chg.
 
1995
    2,500,000       2,843,502       5,343,502          
1996
    2,600,000       3,067,334       5,667,334       6.1 %
1997
    2,900,000       3,504,603       6,404,603       13.0 %
1998
    3,300,000       4,097,689       7,397,689       15.5 %
1999
    3,828,850       4,408,480       8,237,330       11.4 %
2000
    4,879,428       4,600,787       9,480,215       15.1 %
2001
    5,183,519       4,462,959       9,646,478       1.8 %
2002
    6,105,863       4,524,038       10,629,901       10.2 %
2003
    7,178,940       4,658,124       11,837,064       11.4 %
2004
    7,385,227       5,703,832       13,089,059       10.6 %
     
 
  The total dollar volume of trade through the Los Angeles Customs District has increased in every year since 1979. Los Angeles passed New York to retake the lead in foreign trade volume for the nation. The top five trade centers in 2003 were Los Angeles ($214.3 billion), New York ($209.8 billion), Detroit ($179.3 billion), Laredo (114.3 billion), and New Orleans ($87.7 billion). Excluding the peak recessionary year

 


 

     
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  of 2001, Los Angeles county ports have had double-digit trade increases in every year from 1997 forward.
 
   
 
  The growth in foreign trade supports job gains in professional services (like construction, design, and engineering), financial services, wholesale trade, manufacturing, and tourism and entertainment, according the Center for the Continuing Study of the California Economy.
 
   
Conclusion
  The Los Angeles Metropolitan Area’s diversity and strength have acted as a magnet in attracting in-migration which, coupled with a steady natural increase, have created the second largest population center in the country. A possible impediment to future growth in the developed areas of the region is the capacity of the infrastructure. In many areas it has stressed by sustained population and economic growth. Some improvements to these systems have now commenced planning or construction.
 
   
 
  Notwithstanding the above, most economic forecasts predict strong population and economic growth for the region over the next decade. The economic base of the region has changed and diversified since the onset of the last recession. Declining industries have been replaced with growth industries. This change has been facilitated by the strong entrepreneurial approach to problem solving which is the character of the region.
NEIGHBORHOOD OVERVIEW
     
 
  The Appraisal of Real Estate defines a neighborhood as “a group of complimentary land uses”. A neighborhood should be distinguished from a district, which is defined as “a type of neighborhood that is characterized by homogenous land use”. A neighborhood will contain land uses complimentary to one another. For example, predominantly residential neighborhoods typically contain some commercial properties that provide services for local residents. The boundaries of a neighborhood can be physical such as a lake, stream or major highway or they may be less easily discernible such as changes in prevailing land use or occupant characteristics.
 
   
Location:
  The subject property is located in the southern portion of the City of Pasadena, along East Bellevue Drive, between South Euclid Avenue and South Marengo Avenue. Pasadena is a city located in the northern sector of Los Angeles County, north of Los Angeles. As of the 2000 census, Pasadena had a total population of 133,936. Pasadena is the main population and cultural center of the San Gabriel Valley. It is the 8th largest city in Los Angeles County and famous for hosting the annual Rose Bowl football game and Tournament of Roses Parade.
 
   
Location:
  The greater Pasadena area is bounded by the Raymond Fault line, the San Rafael Hills, and the San Gabriel Mountains. Pasadena is located 10

 


 

     
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  miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles. The city is bordered by seven communities—Los Angeles, South Pasadena, San Marino, Arcadia, Sierra Madre, La Cañada Flintridge and unincorporated Altadena.
 
   
 
  The world-famous California Institute of Technology is located in the southern-central area of Pasadena, with Pasadena City College located just to the northeast. Fuller Theological Seminary is located just east of downtown Pasadena. Pacific Oaks College is located right next to the Pasadena’s National Historic Landmark — The Gamble House. The famous Art Center College of Design is on the hills overlooking the Rose Bowl, and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (operated by Caltech) is located in nearby La Canada Flintridge.
 
   
Access:
  Primary roadways in the neighborhood include the east/west traffic arteries of East Walnut Street, East Colorado Boulevard, East Delmar Boulevard, East California Boulevard, and IH 210 and SH 110. North/south traffic arteries include South Fair Oaks Avenue, South Los Robles Avenue, South Allen Avenue, Sierra Madre Boulevard, South San Gabriel Boulevard and SH 19, SH 710 and SH 110 Business. All of the aforementioned east/west roadways provide direct access to SH 710, SH 110 Business and SH 19. SH 710 and SH 110 Business are just a few blocks west of the subject property. SH 19 is approximately four miles east of the subject property. All of the north/south routes provide access to IH 210, approximately one mile north of the subject site. The well-managed network of regional and local roadways renders good access to and within the neighborhood.
 
   
 
  The subject neighborhood is accessible to neighborhood services and employment centers. Numerous recreational parks, lakes, rivers and schools are located within a short commute of the subject neighborhood. Commercial and retail uses and local businesses and area employers are abundant along the previously mentioned interstates and highways. Travel time to downtown Los Angeles, approximately 10 miles southwest, is around 15 minutes. Public services, including schools and medical facilities, are in close proximity.
 
   
Land Use:
  The subject neighborhood is a mature commercial and residential district. The area realized much of its growth in the mid 1960’s and early 1970s. Most of the apartments in the area were built in the 1970s. As the City of Pasadena has become densely populated, most of the land in the subject neighborhood has been developed. Approximately 90% of the land area is developed, with limited land available to accommodate additional development. Multifamily, single-family and commercial development is prevalent along the primary roadways. Underutilized land in the form of public green belts, parks, athletic fields and railroad easements are in close proximity to the subject property and scattered throughout the neighborhood. The predominate land uses in the neighborhood are both commercial and residential consisting of both single and multifamily developments.

 


 

     
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Adjacent Land Uses:
  South:   Single and multifamily dwellings
 
  North:   Private middle school
 
  East:      Multifamily dwellings
 
  West:    Multifamily dwellings
 
   
New Construction:
  Due to the mature nature of the neighborhood and limited availability of vacant land suitable for development, no new construction was noted in the immediate vicinity of the subject property.
 
   
Change in Current Use
  The neighborhood can be classified as being in a mature stage of its life cycle as there is limited land available to accommodate new development. As a result of its good location in the City of Pasadena and greater Los Angeles region, the area is anticipated to remain a desirable commercial and residential location. No material change in existing land uses is anticipated.
 
   
Conclusion
  The property is located in the southern portion of the City of Pasadena. The area is easily accessible from all parts of Pasadena as well as cities from beyond due to its proximity to interstate freeways and state highways. As a result of its good location, the area has proven to be a desirable residential and commercial location. Employers are located in close proximity to the subject neighborhood. The presence of employers in the area as well as its close proximity to educational facilities has enhanced the desirability of the neighborhood as a residential location. Area residents are offered a broad range of services and good access to other parts of Pasadena and the greater Los Angeles area.
SITE ANALYSIS
     
Location
  The site is located in the southern portion of the City of Pasadena, along East Bellevue Drive, between South Euclid Avenue and South Marengo Avenue.
 
   
Size
  The site is irregular in shape and consists of a total land area of approximately 1.26 ± acres.
 
   
Excess Land
  None
 
   
Topography
  Generally level and on grade with the bounding street of East Bellevue Drive
 
   
Site Improvements
  The approximate 1.26 ± acre site is improved with a 92-unit garden-style apartment community known as the Buena Vista Apartments. See Description of the Improvements section of this report for details concerning site improvements.
 
   
Street Improvements
  East Bellevue Drive is a neighborhood collector street that is oriented in an east/west direction.
 
   
Desirability of Location
  Good
 
   
Access to Major Arteries
  Average
 
   
Access to Local Arteries
  Average
 
   
Curb Appeal
  Average
 
   
Ingress/Egress
  Average – Adequate road frontage along a minor neighborhood collector street.

 


 

     
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Visibility from Road
  Average
 
   
Public Transportation
  Average
 
   
Neighborhood Appearance
  Good
 
   
Flood Zone Map
  According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the property is located within Zone D, an area in which flood hazards are undetermined as defined by FEMA.
 
   
Easements
  The appraisers were not provided with a site survey or title documents that provide information on the existence of easements and encroachments. Other than typical utility easements, visual observation of the site did not reveal the existence of adverse easements or encroachments, however in the absence of a site survey and title documents, the appraiser makes no representation as to the presence of adverse easements or encroachments.
 
Soil Conditions
  Visual observation does not indicate any surface or subsurface soil conditions that are unusual for the area. Based on our inspection, it appears that the soil is of adequate load bearing capacity to support the subject improvements. No major foundation cracks were visible upon inspection of the subject improvements that would indicate the subsoil conditions are not stable. No nuisances or hazards were noted.
 
   
Land Use Restrictions
  The appraisers are unaware of any deed restrictions which may adversely affect the utility of the subject site; however, this is not a guarantee that such restrictions may exist. Therefore, it is recommended that a current title policy be obtained for the subject property which would disclose any land use restrictions which may exist.
 
Utilities
  All municipal utilities (water and sewer) and private services (electric, gas, telephone) are available to the site.
 
   
Conclusion
  The subject represents a desirable site for multifamily development.
REAL ESTATE TAXES
     
Assessor’s Parcel No:
  5722-019-017 (Los Angeles County Assessor)
 
   
Effective tax rate
  1.3005779 per $100 of assessed value
 
   
Equalization Rate
  Assessed values for real property in Los Angeles County are based on 100% of the market value estimated for the property by the county assessor.
 
   
2005-2006 Assessed Value
  $6,557,718
 
   
Tax Analysis:
  The subject property is situated within the taxing jurisdictions of the City of Pasadena, Los Angeles County, Unified Schools, Community College, Flood Control, Metro Water District and a General Tax Levy. The Los Angeles County Property Appraiser assesses the property for all of the applicable taxing jurisdictions.
 
   
 
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  be increased by a maximum of 2.0% per year. For the purposes of this report, the assessed value is based on an assumed sale at our concluded market value. Our estimates of property taxes used in the direct capitalization method assumes a sale of the subject property at our market value conclusion and the above effective tax rate.
Estimated Tax Liability
  $220,000 (Concluded value multiplied by the effective tax rate of approximately 1.30 per $100 of assessed value.)
ZONING
     
Zoning:
  The subject site is zoned RM-32, HL-36 (Multi-Family Residential- City of Gardens with a Height Limit Overlay District) by the City of Pasadena.
 
   
Permitted Use
  The RM-32 zoning designation is intended to provide appropriately located areas for medium and high density residential neighborhoods that are consistent with and implement the Medium Density, Medium-High Density and High Density Residential land use designations of the General Plan and with the standards of public health and safety established by this Zoning Code. The HL Height Limit Overlay District is used to establish special height limits to achieve or preserve the desired character of a neighborhood or nonresidential area within the City.
 
Maximum Height:
  36 feet
 
Minimum Lot Size:
  10,000 square feet
 
   
Width:
  60 feet
 
   
Front Set Backs:
  Minimum of 20 feet
 
   
Side Set Backs:
  5 feet for a distance of 40 feet behind the front setback line
 
   
Rear setbacks:
  None required
 
   
Comments:
  It appears as though the existing improvements represent an allowed and conforming use of the site with regard to zoning.
DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
The subject improvements consist of a 92-unit garden-style apartment complex known as the Buena Vista Apartments. The following offers a description of the improvements.
         
KTR Site Inspector:
  Charles K. Russell
 
   
Date of Inspection:
  April 11, 2006
 
   
Property Contact:
  Cheryll Watson
 
   
Year Built:
  1973    
 
   
Number Units:
  92    
 
   
Configuration/Stories:
  Garden-style complex, 3-story residential structure over a subterranean parking garage.
 
   
Net Rentable Area:
  77,858 square feet
 
       
EXTERIOR
       
 
   
Foundations:
  Reinforced concrete slabs, on grade
 
   
Frame:
  Wood frame

 


 

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Exterior Walls:
  Stucco and wood trim
 
   
Roof:
  Flat with a built-up cover
 
   
Doors and Windows:
  Exterior entrance doors are solid core wood. Interior doors are hollow core wood. The windows are single-pane glass set in aluminum frames.
 
   
HVAC:
  Electric AC condensing units, heat provided by a gas-fired boiler system.
 
   
Plumbing:
  Kitchens contain sink and dishwasher. Bathrooms contain porcelain toilet and sink and combination bathtub/shower with ceramic tile wall surround. Hot water is provided by a gas-fired boiler system.
 
   
Electrical/Water:
  Property is sub-metered for electric, electricity is paid by the tenant. Landlord is reimbursed for water usage by tenant.
 
   
Parking and Walkways:
  The parking areas and internal roadways are concrete paved. Walkways are concrete paved. There is adequate on-site parking provided.
 
   
INTERIOR
   
 
   
Walls and Ceilings:
  Walls are painted sheetrock and the gypsum ceilings are covered with a sprayed-on textured surface.
 
   
Floors:
  Interior floors are carpet over padding and sheet vinyl in living areas, carpet over padding in bedrooms and sheet vinyl in the kitchens and bathroom.
 
   
Kitchen Equipment:
  Built-in wood cabinets with laminate counter tops and porcelain sink. Appliances include a combination range/oven, exhaust fan, disposal and, dishwasher.
 
   
PROJECT AMENITIES
   
 
   
Security:
  No
 
   
Swimming Pool:
  Yes
 
   
Fitness Center:
  Yes
 
   
Clubroom:
  Yes
 
   
Tennis Court:
  No
 
   
Basketball Court:
  No
 
   
On-site Management Office:
  Yes
 
   
Laundry Room:
  Yes (7)
 
   
Microwave:
  No
 
   
Compactor:
  No
 
   
Fireplace:
  No
 
   
Ceiling Fans:
  In living area
 
   
Cable TV:
  Yes (prewire)
 
   
Balconies/Patios:
  Yes
 
   
Perimeter Fencing:
  No
 
   
Access Controlled Entry:
  Yes
 
   
Other:
  Recreation room and sauna
The following chart illustrates the property’s unit breakdown and size.
BUENA VISTA APARTMENTS – UNIT MIX
                         
Unit Type   No. of Units   Size (SF)   Total (SF)
 
1BR/1BA
    24       670       16,080  
1BR/1BA
    1       730       730  
1BR/1BA/Den
    6       785       4,710  
1BR/1BA/Den
    18       800       14,400  
1BR/1BA/Den
    2       824       1,648  

 


 

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Unit Type   No. of Units   Size (SF)   Total (SF)
 
2BR/2BA
    1       847       847  
2BR/2BA
    12       917       11,004  
2BR/2BA
    2       941       1,882  
2BR/2BA
    1       953       953  
2BR/2BA
    6       962       5,772  
2BR/2BA
    2       974       1,948  
2BR/2BA
    2       987       1,974  
2BR/2BA
    3       998       2,994  
2BR/2BA
    4       1046       4,184  
2BR/2BA
    2       1108       2,216  
3BR/2BA
    6       1086       6,516  
 
                       
Totals/Average
    92       846       77,858  
CONDITION/MAINTENANCE
     
Overall Condition:
  Average
 
   
Landscaping:
  Average
 
   
Parking:
  Adequate
 
   
Sidewalks/Curbs:
  Average
 
   
Walls/Fences:
  Average
 
   
Refuse Area:
  Average
 
   
Basement:
  N/A
 
   
Health Club:
  Average
 
   
Club Room:
  Average
 
   
Exterior Walls:
  Average
 
   
Roofs:
  Average
 
   
Stairs:
  Average
 
   
Lobby/Hallways:
  Average
 
   
Entry Doors:
  Average
 
   
Patios/Balconies:
  Average
 
   
Elevators:
  Average
 
   
Apartment Interiors:
   
 
   
Overall:
  Average
 
   
Kitchen Equipment:
  Average
 
   
Mechanical Equipment:
  Average
 
   
Bathroom:
  Average
 
   
Walls/Ceilings:
  Average
 
   
Layout:
  Average
 
   
Light and View Quality:
  Average
 
   
Cosmetic Repairs:
  Our physical inspection revealed that the subject property is in average condition.
 
   
Deferred Maintenance:
  No material elements of deferred maintenance were noted during the appraiser’s inspection of the property and on-site management reported none.
 
   
Comparability:
  Similar to competing properties of the same vintage.
 
   
Observed Effective Age:
  25 years (lower than actual age of the improvements due to adequate upkeep and maintenance of the improvements)
 
   
Economic Life:
  45 years (per Marshall Valuation Service Manuel)
 
   
Remaining Economic Life:
  20 years

 


 

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General Comments:
  Based on our inspection, the subject property is considered to be of average quality construction and to be in average condition overall. It competes effectively with other properties of the same vintage.
APARTMENT MARKET OVERVIEW
The following apartment market analysis is designed to provide the reader an understanding of the Los Angeles area apartment market and its direct influence on the Norwalk market. The most recent source of data available to the appraisers was the “Hendricks & Partners Apartment Update 2005-Review” and the “Apartment Research Report-October 2005”, prepared by Marcus & Millichap.
     
LOS ANGELES COUNTY APARTMENT MARKET
 
   
Overview
  The Los Angeles apartment market is ranked 5th in the nation out of 37 markets nationally in 2005, down from rank No. 3 in 2004, and No. 2 in 2003, by Marcus & Millichap, a national brokerage firm specializing in apartment investment sales.
 
   
 
  Most economic reports project that long-term job growth in Los Angeles County should be in the range of 40,000 to 80,000 per year. The Los Angeles Economic Development Council projects growth of about 40,500 jobs in Los Angeles County in 2005, in its mid-year 2005-2006 forecast. Generally, demand for one rental unit is generated by the creation of six jobs. Based on this ratio, demand for roughly 7,000 to 13,000 new units per year would be required to meet annual demand. Marcus & Millichap reports 5,000 to 6,000 units each year will be added in the foreseeable future. Of the 5,000 units being completed in 2005, roughly one-third will be luxury apartments built in the Downtown submarket. Clearly, 6,000 new apartment units per year are not nearly enough to meet the demand created by the roughly 120,000 new residents to the county each year.
 
   
 
  Home price appreciation moderated across L.A. and Ventura counties in 2005 as affordability waned and interest rates began to tick up. As single-family housing affordability dwindled to 12% in L.A. and 13% in Ventura by the end of 2005, developers and buyers showed increased interest in multifamily product and many renters were unable to make the transition to home ownership. Consequently, vacancy rates remained tight in the L.A. North apartment market as investors converted buildings to condos, further reducing excess supply.
 
   
 
  Absorption dropped to 334 units in 2005 from 1,484 units in 2004. This is more of a reflection of a lack of new rental product than a drop in demand.
 
   
 
  Only 333 units entered lease-up in 2005, the market’s lowest total in years. This figure amounts to about 20% of 2004’s annual total. Of these 333 units, less than 100 were in the Pasadena (Burbank/Glendale submarket).
 
   
 
   
 
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  unchanged from a year prior.
 
   
 
  With most submarkets reporting rent gains of 5% or better, the region’s overall average rent increased 5.1% over the 12-month period ended December 2005, up from $1,291 to $1,357.
L.A. NORTH/VENTURA COUNTY 2005 FOURTH QUARTER VACANCY & RENT
                                                 
    Vacancy   Vacancy   Avg. Rent   Avg. Rent   Avg. Rent   Avg. Rent
Submarket   2005   2004   Increase 2005   Increase 2004   2005   2004
 
Burbank/Glendale
    3.1 %     3.7 %     6.4 %     7.6 %     $1,743       $1,638  
Northeast Valley
    2.3 %     1.5 %     4.9 %     6.8 %     $984       $937  
Western Valley
    7.5 %     4.5 %     5.5 %     7.1 %     $1,646     $1,561  
Northwest
    2.6 %     4.3 %     5.9 %     6.2 %     $1,353       $1,278  
Canoga/Reseda
    2.4 %     3.4 %     3.8 %     6.5 %     $1,148       $1,106  
South Valley
    5.1 %     3.1 %     0.1 %     3.1 %     $1,479       $1,478  
Mid-Valley
    4.1 %     3.2 %     3.5 %     2.1 %     $1,097       $1,060  
Tarzana/Woodland Hills
    2.9 %     3.0 %     8.1 %     1.7 %     $1,557       $1,441  
Ventura County
    4.5 %     5.2 %     4.5 %     2.9 %     $1,368       $1,390  
Santa Clarita
    3.3 %     3.7 %     5.1 %     2.9 %     $1,393       $1,325  
Desert Communities
    3.2 %     1.8 %     6.6 %     8.8 %     $898       $843  
Totals
    3.7 %     3.8 %     5.1 %     4.1 %     $1,357       $1,291  
L.A. County Vacancy and Rental Rates
We have reviewed the findings of the fourth quarter 2005 REALFACTS Apartment Vacancy/Rent Survey for the Los Angeles County apartment market and its 29 sub-markets. The study summarizes trends that have occurred over the last two years. It separates buildings by categories, including age, size, and rent level. In addition, we have interviewed managers, owners, and leasing agents in the subject’s area regarding their views of the current market conditions. The chart below summarizes the current countywide inventory characteristics.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
APARTMENT MARKET CHARACTERISTICS
         
Number of Complexes
    518  
Total Unit Inventory
    121,601  
Avg. Year Built
    1978  
Avg. No. Units Per Complex
    234  
Avg. Occupancy Rate
    95.8%  
Avg. Rent/Unit/Month
    $1,475  
Source: RealFacts, 4Q’05
The following table shows the historical apartment rent growth by unit type and total market occupancy rates for Los Angeles County.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY HISTORICAL RENT AND OCCUPANCY TREND
                                                                                 
                                                                            % Chg.
Unit Type   1997   1998   1999   2000   2001   2002   2003   2004   2005   An. Avg.
 
Studio
    $690       $697       $733       $822       $894       $929       $951       $992       $1,055       6.6%  
Jr. 1/1
    $640       $670       $713       $813       $879       $1,010       $1,117       $1,167       $1,188       10.7%  
1/1
    $800       $840       $894       $1,008       $1,087       $1,135       $1,187       $1,241       $1,306       7.9%  
2/1
    $760       $788       $836       $920       $1,032       $1,107       $1,159       $1,209       $1,263       8.3%  
2/2
    $1,052       $1,095       $1,146       $1,281       $1,402       $1,456       $1,530       $1,597       $1,690       7.6%  
2 TH
    $1,069       $1,141       $1,282       $1,406       $1,514       $1,595       $1,663       $1,583       $1,666       7.0%  
3/2
    $1,161       $1,225       $1,297       $1,405       $1,528       $1,631       $1,692       $1,732       $1,831       7.2%  
3 TH
    $1,598       $1,601       $1,787       $1,996       $2,118       $2,152       $2,083       $2,056       $2,319       5.6%  
Wtg. Avg.
    $901       $939       $995       $1,111       $1,206       $1,269       $1,328       $1,383       $1,467       7.9%  
 

 


 

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                                                                            % Chg.
Unit Type   1997   1998   1999   2000   2001   2002   2003   2004   2005   An. Avg.
 
Occupancy
    95.0 %     96.3 %     97.3 %     97.5 %     96.4 %     95.4 %     95.3 %     95.2 %     95.8 %      
Source: RealFacts
The data shows the consistent strength of the county apartment market with a high average occupancy over 95% for the last eight years. Rent growth also averaged a high annual rate of 7.9% over the nine years from 1997 to 2005.
The following table shows the Los Angeles County trend in apartment rents and occupancy quarter-by-quarter over the last 36 months. This data gives a more detailed look at recent market trends. This data indicates the county apartment market vacancy has fallen in a narrow range from the fourth quarter of 2003 to the fourth quarter of 2005, and market rental rates have increased 6.5% over the last year.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECENT RENT AND OCCUPANCY TREND
                                                                                 
                                                                            Prev. Yr.  
Unit Type   4Q ‘03     1Q ‘04     2Q ‘04     3Q ‘04     4Q ‘04     1Q ‘05     2Q ‘05     3Q ‘05     4Q ‘05     % Chg.  
 
0/1
  $ 967     $ 978     $ 990     $ 995     $ 1,005     $ 1,023     $ 1,054     $ 1,057     $ 1,085       8.0 %
Jr. 1/1
  $ 1,152     $ 1,173     $ 1,168     $ 1,177     $ 1,146     $ 1,149     $ 1,184     $ 1,209     $ 1,211       5.7 %
1/1
  $ 1,204     $ 1,213     $ 1,235     $ 1,256     $ 1,266     $ 1,281     $ 1,297     $ 1,314     $ 1,336       5.5 %
2/1
  $ 1,181     $ 1,211     $ 1,222     $ 1,242     $ 1,224     $ 1,233     $ 1,257     $ 1,275     $ 1,288       5.2 %
2/2
  $ 1,556     $ 1,559     $ 1,585     $ 1,613     $ 1,629     $ 1,664     $ 1,670     $ 1,698     $ 1,736       6.6 %
2 TH
  $ 1,580     $ 1,587     $ 1,602     $ 1,568     $ 1,580     $ 1,631     $ 1,667     $ 1,669     $ 1,698       7.5 %
3/2
  $ 1,705     $ 1,701     $ 1,719     $ 1,749     $ 1,760     $ 1,793     $ 1,835     $ 1,843     $ 1,854       5.3 %
3 TH
  $ 2,091     $ 2,113     $ 2,120     $ 2,009     $ 2,017     $ 2,320     $ 2,341     $ 2,288     $ 2,325       15.3 %
Wtg. Avg.
  $ 1,347     $ 1,355     $ 1,376     $ 1,394     $ 1,408     $ 1,435     $ 1,457     $ 1,475     $ 1,500       6.5 %
 
 
                                                                               
Occupancy
    96.0 %     94.9 %     94.7 %     95.2 %     95.8 %     95.3 %     95.5 %     96.7 %     95.9 %      
Source: RealFacts
     
Conclusion
  The overall Los Angeles area’s economy should continue to post solid employment and population growth over the coming years. The subject’s L.A. North/Ventura County market area seems to be at a slightly higher level of occupancy but lower level of rent than the overall Los Angeles area. As demand and new construction in the L.A. North/Ventura County continue to be on an equal par, occupancy is anticipated to remain high over the coming year. As occupancy levels continue to be high, concessions will likely continue to be nonexistent. The remainder of the Los Angeles area has seen an increase in apartment development, keeping up with job and demand growth.
ECONOMIC RENT ANALYSIS
Five competitive properties follow. They are located in the influencing area of the subject property and define the range of property type and rents available. The information regarding the rent comparables was obtained through physical inspections and interviews of rental agents and property managers. The rents commanded by competitive properties in the influencing area are utilized to determine the economic rent potential for the subject property.
Rent Comparable #1
         
Address:
  Windrose Place

 


 

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  271 East Bellevue Drive Pasadena, California
 
       
Number of Units:
  N/A  
 
       
Year Built:
  1989  
 
       
Description:
  Garden-style apartments with three-story residential buildings. Stucco and wood sided exterior walls, pitched roofs with asphalt shingle cover.
 
       
Amenities:
  Apartment features include standard kitchen appliances, central a/c, alarm system, mini-blinds, patio/balcony and ceiling fans. Property features include swimming pool, spa, clubhouse, fitness center, conference room, gated access to garage parking, laundry facility and on-site management.
Rental Data:
       
                         
Unit Type   Size (SF)   Quoted Rent/Unit   Quoted Rent/SF
 
1BR/1BA
    618     $ 1,395     $ 2.26  
1BR/1BA/Den
    803     $ 1,525     $ 1.90  
2BR/2BA
    1,008     $ 1,775     $ 1.76  
3BR/2BA
    1,186     $ 1,995     $ 1.68  
 
Totals/Average
    904     $ 1,673     $ 1.90  
 
         
Occupancy:
  98%    
 
       
Concessions:
  No concessions at this time
 
       
Comments:
  This property is located 1/2 block west of the subject property. It is similar to the subject property in terms of location, amenities and physical characteristics.

 


 

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Rent Comparable #2
       
 
       
Address:
  Archstone Pasadena
350 Del Mar Boulevard
Pasadena, California
 
       
Number of Units:
  N/A    
 
       
Year Built:
  1973    
 
       
Description:
  Garden-style apartments with three-story residential buildings. Stucco exterior walls, pitched roofs with asphalt shingle cover.
 
       
Amenities:
  Apartment features include standard kitchen appliances, mini-blinds, patio/balcony and ceiling fans. Property features include swimming pool, fitness center, saunas, elevator, fitness center, laundry facility, gated garage parking and on-site management.
Rental Data:
       
                         
Unit Type   Size (SF)   Quoted Rent/Unit   Quoted Rent/SF
 
1BR/1BA
    680     $ 1,435     $ 2.11  
2BR/1BA
    1,000     $ 1,935     $ 1.94  
 
Totals/Average
    840     $ 1,685     $ 2.03  
 
         
Occupancy:
  98%    
 
       
Concessions:
  No concessions at this time
 
       
Comments:
  This property is located approximately one block north of the subject property. It is similar to the subject property in terms of location, age, amenities and physical characteristics.

 


 

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Rent Comparable #3
       
 
       
Address:
  Monterra Del Sol
280 S. Euclid Aveune
Pasadena, California
 
       
Number of Units:
  N/A    
 
       
Age:
  1973    
 
       
Description:
  Garden-style apartments with three-story residential buildings. Stucco exterior walls, pitched roofs with asphalt shingle cover.
 
       
Amenities:
  Apartment features include standard kitchen appliances, mini-blinds, patio/balcony and ceiling fans. Property features include swimming pools, fitness center, business center, saunas, elevator, laundry facility, gated garage parking and on-site management.
Rental Data:
       
                         
Unit Type   Size (SF)   Quoted Rent/Unit   Quoted Rent/SF
 
1BR/1BA
    720     $ 1,550     $ 2.15  
1BR/1BA
    880     $ 1,695     $ 1.93  
2BR/2BA
    1,000     $ 1,780     $ 1.78  
3BR/2BA
    1,100     $ 1,915     $ 1.74  
 
Totals/Average
    925     $ 1,735     $ 1.90  
 
         
Occupancy:
  98%    
 
       
Concessions:
  No concessions at this time
 
       
Comments:
  This property is located approximately 1.5 blocks north of the subject property. It is similar to the subject property in terms of location, age, amenities and physical characteristics.

 


 

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Rent Comparable #4
       
 
       
Address
  Monterra Del Rey
350 S. Madison Avenue
Pasadena, California
 
       
Number of Units:
  N/A    
 
       
Age:
  1973    
 
       
Description:
  Garden-style apartments with three-story residential buildings. Stucco and wood sided exterior walls, flat roofs with built-up cover.
 
       
Amenities:
  Apartment features include standard kitchen appliances, mini-blinds, patio/balcony and ceiling fans. Property features include swimming pools, fitness center, business center, saunas, elevator, laundry facility, gated garage parking and on-site management.
Rental Data:
       
                         
Unit Type   Size (SF)   Quoted Rent/Unit   Quoted Rent/SF
 
1BR/1BA
    820     $ 1,565     $ 1.91  
2BR/2BA
    892     $ 1,765     $ 1.98  
3BR/2BA
    1,250     $ 1,935     $ 1.55  
 
Totals/Average
    987     $ 1,755     $ 1.81  
 
         
Occupancy:
  98%    
 
       
Concessions:
  No concessions at this time
 
       
Comments:
  This property is situated approximately three blocks northeast of the subject property. It is similar to the subject property in terms of location, age, amenities and physical characteristics.

 


 

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Rent Comparable #5
       
 
       
Address:
  Monterra Del Mar
280 E. Del Mar Boulevard
Pasadena, California
 
       
Number of Units:
  N/A    
 
       
Year Built:
  1974    
 
       
Description:
  Garden-style apartments with three-story residential buildings. Stucco and wood sided exterior walls, flat roofs with built-up cover.
 
       
Amenities:
  Apartment features include standard kitchen appliances, mini-blinds and ceiling fans. Property features include swimming pools, fitness center, business center, saunas, elevator, laundry facility, gated garage parking and on-site management.
Rental Data:
       
                         
Unit Type   Size (SF)   Quoted Rent/Unit   Quoted Rent/SF
 
1BR/1BA
    680     $ 1,510     $ 2.22  
2BR/2BA
    950     $ 1,685     $ 1.77  
 
Totals/Average
    815     $ 1,598     $ 2.00  
 
         
Occupancy:
  100%    
 
       
Concessions:
  No concessions at this time
 
       
Comments:
  This property is situated one block north of the subject property. It is similar to the subject property in terms of age and physical characteristics.

 


 

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ANALYSIS
The subject property is situated in a good Pasadena location along East Bellevue Drive, between South Euclid Avenue and South Marengo Avenue. It is competitive with other properties in terms of location, condition, amenities, and unit size. The tables below illustrate the comparables with the most similar floor plans in relation to the subject’s floor plans.
ONE-BEDROOM FLOOR PLANS
                         
Comparable #   Unit Size (SF)   Rent/Month   Rent/SF
 
Subject
    670 - 824     $ 1,339- $1,449     $ 1.73-$2.00  
Windrose Place
    618 - 803     $ 1,395-$1,525     $ 1.90-$2.26  
Archstone Pasadena
    680     $ 1,435     $ 2.11  
Monterra Del Sol
    720 - 880     $ 1,550-$1,695     $ 1.93-$2.15  
Monterra Del Rey
    820     $ 1,565     $ 1.91  
Monterra Del Mar
    680     $ 1,510     $ 2.22  
TWO-BEDROOM FLOOR PLANS
                         
Comparable #   Unit Size (SF)   Rent/Month   Rent/SF
 
Subject
    847 – 1,108     $ 1,609-$1,779     $ 1.61-$1.90  
Windrose Place
    1,008     $ 1,775     $ 1.76  
Archstone Pasadena
    1,000     $ 1,935     $ 1.94  
Monterra Del Sol
    1,000     $ 1,780     $ 1.78  
Monterra Del Rey
    892     $ 1,765     $ 1.98  
Monterra Del Mar
    950     $ 1,685     $ 1.77  
THREE-BEDROOM FLOOR PLANS
                         
Comparable #   Unit Size (SF)   Rent/Month   Rent/SF
 
Subject
    1,086     $ 1,909     $ 1.76  
Windrose Place
    1,186     $ 1,995     $ 1.68  
Monterra Del Sol
    1,100     $ 1,915     $ 1.74  
Monterra Del Rey
    1,250     $ 1,935     $ 1.55  
The subject is equally similar to all of the comparables in terms of location, amenities, physical attributes and curb appeal. The subject is slightly inferior to Windrose Place in terms of age. In general, the subject’s rental rates should be similar to the rents indicated by all of the comparables with the exception of Windrose Place, which should demand a higher rental rate because of its superior age.
As indicated above, the rent (on a per square foot basis) for the subject’s one-bedroom floor plans are within a tolerable variance of the range of rents illustrated by all of the comparables
The quoted rents for the subject’s two-bedroom units are within the range of rents illustrated by all of the comparables.
The quoted rents for the subject’s three-bedroom units are within a tolerable variance of the range of rents illustrated by all of the comparables
Based upon the rents illustrated by the competing properties and rent actually commanded by the subject property, the following rents will be processed as the property’s economic rent potential for valuation purposes. The following table summarizes the economic rent structure estimated for the subject property.

 


 

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ECONOMIC RENT POTENTIAL-BUENA VISTA APARTMENTS
                                                                 
            Size           Quoted   Quoted   Economic   Economic    
Unit Type   Mix   (SF)   Total Area   Rent/Unit   Rent/SF   Rent/Unit   Rent/SF   Total Rent
 
1BR/1BA
    24       670       16,080     $ 1,339     $ 2.00     $ 1,339     $ 2.00     $ 32,136  
1BR/1BA
    1       730       730     $ 1,309     $ 1.79     $ 1,309     $ 1.79     $ 1,309  
1BR/1BA/Den
    6       785       4,710     $ 1,399     $ 1.78     $ 1,399     $ 1.78     $ 8,394  
1BR/1BA/Den
    18       800       14,400     $ 1,449     $ 1.81     $ 1,449     $ 1.81     $ 26,082  
1BR/1BA/Den
    2       824       1,648     $ 1,429     $ 1.73     $ 1,429     $ 1.73     $ 2,858  
2BR/2BA
    1       847       847     $ 1,609     $ 1.90     $ 1,609     $ 1.90     $ 1,609  
2BR/2BA
    12       917       11,004     $ 1,647     $ 1.80     $ 1,647     $ 1.80     $ 19,764  
2BR/2BA
    2       941       1,882     $ 1,689     $ 1.79     $ 1,689     $ 1.79     $ 3,378  
2BR/2BA
    1       953       953     $ 1,649     $ 1.73     $ 1,649     $ 1.73     $ 1,649  
2BR/2BA
    6       962       5,772     $ 1,659     $ 1.72     $ 1,659     $ 1.72     $ 9,954  
2BR/2BA
    2       974       1,948     $ 1,719     $ 1.76     $ 1,719     $ 1.76     $ 3,438  
2BR/2BA
    2       987       1,974     $ 1,689     $ 1.71     $ 1,689     $ 1.71     $ 3,378  
2BR/2BA
    3       998       2,994     $ 1,689     $ 1.69     $ 1,689     $ 1.69     $ 5,067  
2BR/2BA
    4       1046       4,184     $ 1,779     $ 1.70     $ 1,779     $ 1.70     $ 7,116  
2BR/2BA
    2       1108       2,216     $ 1,779     $ 1.61     $ 1,779     $ 1.61     $ 3,558  
3BR/2BA
    6       1086       6,516     $ 1,909     $ 1.76     $ 1,909     $ 1.76     $ 11,454  
 
Totals/Average
    92       846       77,858     $ 1,534             $ 1,534     $ 1.81     $ 141,144  
 
HIGHEST AND BEST USE
According to the Third Edition of The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, published by the Appraisal Institute, highest and best use is defined as:
“the reasonably probable and legal use of vacant land or an improved property; which is physically possible, appropriately supported, financially feasible, and that results in the highest value. The four criteria the highest and best use must meet are legal permissibility, physical possibility, financial feasibility, and maximum profitability”.
HIGHEST AND BEST USE AS IF VACANT
     
Surrounding Land Uses
  Primarily single and multi-family developments along East Bellevue Drive, South Euclid Avenue and South Marengo Avenue. Multifamily development exists adjacent west, east and south of the subject site.
 
   
Physically Possible
  The size and accessibility of the site would allow for most development. However, development intensity would be restricted by the subject property’s location, along East Bellevue Drive, a lightly traveled neighborhood collector street that can only handle a limited level of vehicular traffic. The majority of high intensity retail and commercial uses in the neighborhood are situated at major intersections. Given the site’s secondary location, high intensity retail use is not indicated. Of the potential legal uses, multifamily use would appear to be the most appropriate physically possible use.
 
   
Legally Permissible
  Multifamily use is the intended use of the site.
 
   
Financial Feasible
  The determination of financial feasibility is dependent primarily on demand. The immediate market exhibits strong demand characteristics as evidenced by stable rental rates, high occupancy levels and the lack of

 


 

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  rent concessions in competing apartment projects. New apartment construction is occurring in various areas throughout the Los Angeles area indicating that financial feasibility exists to warrant the cost of such construction. New apartment development is considered to be financially feasible at this time.
 
   
Conclusion
  Based on the three criteria previously discussed, the maximally profitable use of the site would be multifamily residential development.
 
   
HIGHEST AND BEST USE AS IMPROVED
 
   
Current Improvements
  92-unit multifamily apartment complex. The existing improvements contribute significantly to overall property value indicating that the value of the improved property greatly exceeds the value of the site assuming it to be vacant.
 
   
Conclusion
  Continued use of the existing improvements
VALUATION
There are three traditional approaches that can be employed in establishing Market Value. These approaches and their applicability to the valuation of the subject property are summarized as follows:
THE COST APPROACH
This method estimates the replacement or reproduction cost of the improvements, less the estimated depreciation (physical, functional, economic), plus the estimated market value of the land, in order to arrive at a final value indication. This approach is based on the premise that an informed purchaser would pay no more for a property than the cost of constructing a building of similar utility and condition.
The Cost Approach is a reliable indicator of value for: (a) new properties; (b) special use properties; and (c) properties where the cost of reproducing the improvement is easily and accurately quantified and there is no external or economic obsolescence. Due to the age of the improvements, they have incurred physical deterioration due to normal wear and usage. Given the inherent inaccuracies and subjectivity involved in estimating substantial degrees of physical deterioration, the cost approach is not considered a reliable, independent approach to value in this instance
THE SALES COMPARISON APPROACH
Using this technique, the property value is indicated by comparing the subject to similar, nearby properties that have recently sold. Essentially, the procedure is to gather bona fide, recent arm’s length sales of comparable properties and compare the most important characteristics of the sales to the subject. Adjustments are then made to the comparable properties for differences such as terms of financing, date of sale, location, and physical characteristics.
Attaining data with a high degree of comparability is most important when this technique is utilized. The reliability is dependent upon the availability of comparable sales data, the verification of the sales data, the degree of comparability and extent of adjustment necessary for differences and the absence of non-typical conditions affecting the sales price. As numerous sales of properties similar to the subject have occurred in the Pasadena/Los Angeles area, this approach has been employed in the valuation process.

 


 

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THE INCOME CAPITALIZATION APPROACH
The Income Capitalization Approach is a process in which the anticipated flow of future benefits is capitalized into a value indication. The Income Capitalization Approach is widely applied in appraising income-producing properties. The reliability of this technique is dependent upon the reliability of the net income estimate and the capitalization rate. Since the subject is income producing realty and anticipated to continue to be so, this approach has been employed in the valuation of the Fee Simple Estate.
RECONCILIATION AND FINAL VALUE ESTIMATE
The final step in the Appraisal Process is the reconciliation of the value indicators into a single value estimate. In the reconciliation or correlation, the appraiser considers the relative applicability of each of the three approaches, examines the range between the value indications and places major emphasis on the approach that appears to produce the most reliable solution to the specific appraisal problem. The purpose of the appraisal, the type of property and the adequacy and reliability of the data are analyzed and appropriate weight is given to each of the approaches to value.
INCOME CAPITALIZATION APPROACH
Investment properties are normally valued in proportion to their ability to produce income; hence, an analysis of the property in terms of its ability to provide a sufficient net annual return on invested capital is an important means of valuing any asset. Value is estimated by deducting an appropriate vacancy and collection allowance and all applicable expenses from the anticipated gross annual income to arrive at a projected net operating income which is then capitalized at an interest rate, or investment yield, commensurate with the risk inherent in the ownership of the property. Such a conversion of projected income considers competitive returns offered by alternative investments.
There are two primary income capitalization methods: Direct Capitalization, which converts a single year’s net operating income into an indication of value and the Discounted Cash Flow Analysis (DCF), which estimates the present worth through the process of discounting the forecasted net income and the reversionary sale over the course of an anticipated investment period. The Direct Capitalization technique is employed in this analysis.
DIRECT CAPITALIZATION
The basic steps in the Direct Capitalization method are as follows:
1.   Calculate POTENTIAL GROSS INCOME from the dwelling units;
 
2.   Estimate VACANCY AND CREDIT LOSS to arrive at Effective Gross Income;
 
3.   Estimate OPERATING EXPENSES to arrive at the stabilized Net Operating Income;
 
4.   Develop the OVERALL CAPITALIZATION RATE;
 
5.   Divide NOI by the CAP RATE to arrive at VALUE.
Revenue: As presented in the Economic Rent Analysis section of this report, the monthly economic rent potential is estimated at $141,144. The annual gross rent potential estimated for the apartment units total $1,693,728.
Loss to Lease: Loss to lease considers a loss in income due to leases in effect, whereby effective rental rates are lower than asking, or market, rental rates. As a percentage of the property’s gross rent potential, the historical loss to lease ranges from 0.8% in 2003 to 3.9% in 2004. Based on the previous history at the

 


 

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subject property, we have deducted a loss to lease expense of 3.0% of the potential gross income or $50,812.
Concessions: Rent concessions in the market are minimal or non-existent at area apartments. Traditional apartment concessions consist of reduced or free rent over a portion of the lease term. As a percentage of the property’s gross rent potential, concessions amounted to less than 0.1% in 2003, 0.2% in 2004 and increasing to 1.5% in 2005. Concessions are budgeted at 2.0% for 2006. For our analysis, concessions are projected at 1.5% of the estimated gross rent potential or $25,406.
Vacancy and Credit Loss: As of the date of inspection, the subject property was 98% occupied. On site management indicated that the property generally maintains an occupancy in the 98% to 100% range. The properties identified as income comparables within the Economic Rent Analysis section of this report illustrate occupancy levels that range from 98% to 100%. The average occupancy of the income comparables surveyed equates to approximately 98%. Information presented in the Apartment Market Overview section of this report indicates that the average occupancy for properties within the Los Angeles area is approximately 96%, an amount slightly below the estimated average occupancy produced by primary comparables in the immediate area of the subject property.
As indicated in the Economic Rent Analysis section of this report, the quoted rent structure for the subject property seems to be market oriented based on a review of the comparable rentals in the area. It appears as though the subject’s occupancy level is similar to those levels realized by competing properties in the area as a result of its rent structure.
Based on the subject’s 2006 budget and current level of occupancy, tempered against the average occupancy reported by competing properties in the influencing area and occupancy level indicated for properties in the Los Angeles area, a vacancy factor of 3.0% is estimated for the subject property. In addition, a 1.0% allowance for credit loss is assessed. The combined vacancy and credit loss allowance equates to 4.0%.
Utility Income: Included in this category is the revenue received from tenants paying or reimbursing ownership for their share of water and sewer usage. Total utility income in 2003 was $20,150, increasing to $21,299 in 2004 and $23,452 in 2005. Budgeted 2006 utility income is $26,940. Based on the historical and budgeted utility income receipts, we have estimated Utility Income to be $23,460 or $255 per unit.
Other Income: Included within this category is the revenue received from such items as application fees, forfeited deposits, and late fees. As a percentage of the property’s gross rent potential, Other Income receipts range from 2.7% to 4.2%. Other income is budgeted at 2.5% for 2006. Based on historical and budgeted 2006 other income receipts, we have estimated Other Income to be approximately 3.0% of the gross rent potential or $50,600.
Expenses: In order to project expenses for valuation purposes, the expenses historically incurred in the operation of the subject property have been reviewed. The budgeted expenses for 2006 have also been considered. Typical operating expenses for garden apartments in the Pasadena/Los Angeles area, as reported by IREM have been reviewed and analyzed. The following table summarizes the three-year operating history for the subject property and outlines the operating budget for the current year.

 


 

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SUMMARY OF OPERATING HISTORY AND BUDGET – BUENA VISTA APARTMENTS
                                                                         
      2003       2004       2005       2006  
Item     Actual     Per Unit       Actual     Per Unit       Actual     Per Unit       Budget     Per Unit  
                         
Gross Rent Potential
     $ 1,468,296      $ 15,960        $ 1,563,536      $ 16,995        $ 1,656,556      $ 18,006        $ 1,669,642      $ 11,595  
Loss to Lease
    ($ 11,569 )   ($ 126 )     ($ 61,520 )   ($ 669 )     ($ 49,929 )   ($ 543 )      $ 0      $ 0  
Concessions
    ($ 351 )   ($ 4 )     ($ 3,898 )   ($ 42 )     ($ 24,450 )   ($ 266 )     ($ 33,789 )   ($ 235 )
Vacancy/Credit Loss
    ($ 66,552 )   ($ 723 )     ($ 88,012 )   ($ 957 )     ($ 39,662 )   ($ 431 )     ($ 54,592 )   ($ 379 )
Utility Income
     $ 20,150      $ 219        $ 21,299      $ 232        $ 23,452      $ 255        $ 26,940      $ 187  
Other Income
     $ 61,570      $ 669        $ 42,348      $ 460        $ 53,284      $ 579        $ 41,082      $ 285  
 
                                                       
Effective Gross Income
     $ 1,471,544      $ 15,995        $ 1,473,753      $ 16,019        $ 1,619,251      $ 17,601        $ 1,649,283      $ 11,453  
 
                                                                       
Utilities
     $ 51,083      $ 555        $ 52,543      $ 571        $ 54,618      $ 594        $ 62,884      $ 437  
Repairs & Maintenance
     $ 58,515      $ 636        $ 58,594      $ 637        $ 78,990      $ 859        $ 86,809      $ 603  
Administrative
     $ 28,620      $ 311        $ 34,189      $ 372        $ 26,797      $ 291        $ 24,679      $ 171  
Marketing
     $ 18,783      $ 204        $ 16,529      $ 180        $ 18,660      $ 203        $ 18,237      $ 127  
Payroll
     $ 109,811      $ 1,194        $ 115,789      $ 1,259        $ 133,746      $ 1,454        $ 135,279      $ 939  
Management
     $ 61,978      $ 674        $ 61,288      $ 666        $ 67,409      $ 733        $ 68,400      $ 475  
Insurance
     $ 44,243      $ 481        $ 45,061      $ 490        $ 43,470      $ 473        $ 49,062      $ 341  
Real Estate Taxes
     $ 78,218      $ 850        $ 81,729      $ 888        $ 83,880      $ 912        $ 88,230      $ 613  
 
                                                       
Total Expenses
     $ 451,251      $ 4,905        $ 465,722      $ 5,062        $ 507,570      $ 5,517        $ 533,580      $ 3,705  
 
                                                                       
Net Operating Income
     $ 1,020,293      $ 11,090        $ 1,008,031      $ 10,957        $ 1,111,681      $ 12,083        $ 1,115,703      $ 7,748  
     
Utilities
  This expense covers the cost of electricity, water and sewer and gas usage for the property. The subject’s historical utilities expense range from a low of $555 per unit in 2003 to a high of $594 per unit in 2005. An amount equivalent to $437 per unit is reflected in the 2006 budget. Based on historical expenditures, the budgeted 2006 amount appears to be low. Utilities are adjusted for anticipated inflation and processed at $610 per unit or $56,120.
 
   
Repair & Maintenance:
  This category includes general repair and maintenance items, contract services and turnover expenses. The subject’s historical repair and maintenance expense ranges from a low of $636 per unit in 2003 to a high of $859 per unit in 2005. An amount equivalent to $603 per unit is budgeted for 2006. The repairs and maintenance expense is estimated at $650 per unit or $59,800.
 
   
Administrative
  Office expenses, telephone, management unit expenses, computer maintenance and supplies, professional fees and miscellaneous expenses are covered in this category. The subject’s historical administrative expense ranges from a low of $291 per unit in 2005 to a high of $372 per unit in 2004. An amount equivalent to $171 per unit is reflected in the 2006 budget. Administrative expenses are projected at $300 per unit or $27,600.
 
Marketing
  Included in this category are all newspaper and printed advertising, payments to locator services, leasing commissions, and resident referrals. The subject’s historical marketing expense ranges from a low of $180 per unit in 2004 to a high of $204 per unit in 2003. An amount equivalent to $127 per unit is budgeted for 2006. Marketing expenses are projected at $200 per unit or $18,400.

 


 

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Payroll:
  This expense covers salaries, payroll taxes, and workers compensation insurance for on site management, leasing, and maintenance personnel. The subject’s historical payroll expense ranges from a low of $1,194 per unit in 2003 to a high of $1,454 per unit in 2005. An amount equivalent to $939 per unit is budgeted for 2006. Payroll expenses are projected at $1,300 per unit or $119,600.
 
   
Management
  A typical management fee on a property of this type is 3% to 5% of the effective gross income. The subject’s historical management fee has been based on an amount equivalent to approximately 4.2% of Effective Gross Income. A market-oriented fee of 4.5% is considered reasonable. Based on the preceding estimate of Effective Gross Income, the subject’s management fee is estimated to be $73,072, or $794 per unit.
 
   
Insurance
  This expense item covers the building and includes fire, extended coverage, vehicle, and owner’s liability. The subject’s historical insurance expense ranges from a low of $473 per unit in 2005 to a high of $490 per unit in 2004. An amount equivalent to $341 per unit is reflected in the 2006 budget. Insurance expenses are projected at $475 per unit or $43,700.
 
   
Taxes
  As discussed in the Real Estate Tax section, the tax burden for the subject property is estimated at $220,000 or $2,391 per unit.
 
   
Reserves for Replacements
  In addition to the repairs and maintenance expenditures, the property will incur annual capital expenditures to keep it in prime condition. A reserve category is typical for multifamily property; therefore we have included reserves as an additional budget item. Reserves for replacement for a property of this vintage typically range from $200 to $400 per unit. Given the age of the subject property, a reserve for replacement allowance aligned with the higher end of the range of $350 per unit or $32,200 is estimated for the subject property.
Net Operating Income: The Net Operating Income is that amount of the income remaining after paying all operating expenses. This affords the owner capital to satisfy debt service, if any, and provide a return on owner’s equity. We have estimated the NOI to be $973,329. The subject’s income and expense pro forma is summarized below.

 


 

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OPERATING PRO FORMA
                 
Item   Total     Per Unit  
 
Gross Potential Rent
   $ 1,693,728      $ 18,410  
Loss to Lease
  ($ 50,812 )   ($ 552 )
Concessions
  ($ 25,406 )   ($ 276 )
Vacancy/Credit Loss
  ($ 67,749 )   ($ 736 )
Utility Income
   $ 23,460      $ 255  
Other Income
   $ 50,600      $ 550  
 
           
Effective Gross Income
   $ 1,623,821      $ 17,650  
 
               
Utilities
   $ 56,120      $ 610  
Repairs & Maintenance
   $ 59,800      $ 650  
Administrative
   $ 27,600      $ 300  
Marketing
   $ 18,400      $ 200  
Payroll
   $ 119,600      $ 1,300  
Management
   $ 73,072      $ 794  
Insurance
   $ 43,700      $ 475  
Real Estate Taxes
   $ 220,000      $ 2,391  
Reserves
   $ 32,200      $ 350  
 
           
Total Expenses
   $ 650,492      $ 7,071  
 
               
Net Operating Income
   $ 973,329      $ 10,580  
Capitalization: Capitalization rates express relationships between net income and total value. The rate employed must be consistent with and reflective of those rates currently employed by investors active in the market place.
In order to perform this analysis, estimates of an appropriate capitalization rate must be formed. By its nature this is a judgmental process, however, selected rates should approximate the investment perimeters expected to be employed by the most probable buyer for the subject property.
Several approaches are typically followed in selecting the investment parameters; review and analysis of alternative real estate and non-real estate investments; review and analysis of published real estate investor surveys; derivation of rates from empirical market data; and use of in-house experience with similar types of investments.
     
Most Probable Buyer
  Considering the size and quality of the asset, the subject buyer would most likely attract national or regional investors.
 
Market Extraction
  The following table summarizes the market derived overall rates. The sales are further detailed in the Sales Comparison Approach.
SUMMARY OF MARKET DERIVED OVERALL RATES
                     
    Sale 1   Sale 2   Sale 3   Sale 4   Sale 5
Name
  Woodbridge   Chateau   The Hamptons   Esplanade   N/A
Sale Date
  Aug-05   May-05   Sept-04   Jun-04   Apr-03
Cap Rate (OAR)
  5.8%   4.9%   5.7%   6.5%   6.0%
     
 
  The sales exhibit overall rates that fall within a range from 4.9% to 6.5% and produce an average of 5.8%. The sales represent transactions of early 1970s to mid 1980s vintage apartment complexes that are generally similar to the subject property in terms of construction and physical characteristics. The comparable properties are situated in Los Angeles area locations that demonstrate generally similar demographic characteristics of the subject neighborhood. The capitalization rates

 


 

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  indicated by the sales data are representative of an appropriate rate that would be applicable to the subject property. Based on the indicators exhibited by market data, a capitalization rate in the range of 5.5% to 6.0% or approximately 5.75% is suggested.
 
   
Survey of Investors
  The most useful approach used to estimate an approximate rate of return required by the most probable buyer is to analyze the current investment parameters applied by institutional investors and advisors to real estate pension and portfolio funds when acquiring real estate. According to the First Quarter 2006` Korpacz Real Estate Investor Survey, prepared by Price Waterhouse Coopers, capitalization rates for institutional grade apartment properties range from 4.25% to 8.00% with an average of 6.07%. According to the same survey, non-institutional grade properties exhibit a range of cap rates of 4.50% to 10.50% with an average of 7.25%. Capitalization rates in the Los Angeles area are generally aligned with the low end of the survey range and below the national average. The rates produced by the sales outlined above are appropriately aligned with the low end of the survey range.
 
   
Conclusion
  The sales exhibit overall rates that range from 4.9% to 6.5% and produce an average of 5.8%. Based on the indicators exhibited by the sales data and confirmed through review of investor surveys, an appropriate cap rate for the subject property is concluded to be 5.75%.
Valuation: Capitalizing the estimated Net Operating Income of $973,329 by a 5.75% rate results in a value conclusion of $16,900,000, rounded ($973,329 NOI ¸ 5.75% OAR = $16,927,461).
     
Final Value:   $16,900,000
THE SALES COMPARISON APPROACH
The Sales Comparison Approach to value is the process of comparing recent sales of competitive properties. The estimated value derived via this approach represents the probable price at which the subject property would be sold by a willing seller to a willing buyer as of the date of value.
To estimate the property value by the Sales Comparison Approach, five multifamily apartment building sales, which are summarized in the following table, have been examined and analyzed. All of the sales are garden style apartments with similar physical characteristics within the Los Angeles area apartment market. The appraisal indicators exhibited by the sales data outlined in the following chart are utilized for purposes of estimating a value for the subject via the Sale Comparison Approach.
The price per apartment unit has been relied upon as the unit of comparison in this approach. The comparative process involves judgment as to the similarity between the subject property and the comparable sale property with regard to a variety of factors affecting value such as location, age and condition of the structure, market conditions, rent levels, property rights conveyed, financing terms, conditions of sale, operational efficiencies and other factors.
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sale comparables of similar vintage garden style apartments with similar characteristics to the subject property.
SUMMARY OF COMPARABLE BUILDING SALES
                                         
Sale No.   1     2     3     4     5  
 
Name
  Woodbridge   Chateau   The Hamptons   Esplanade     N/A  
Location
  1101 Sepulveda Blvd   4524 N Claybourn Ave   1022 Grand Ave   616 Esplanade   7320 Hawthorn Ave
 
  Torrance, CA   Burbank, CA   Diamond Bar, CA   Redondo Beach, CA   Los Angeles, CA
Sales Price
  $ 42,800,000     $ 23,700,000     $ 34,100,000     $ 24,065,000     $ 15,861,200  
Sale Date
  1-Aug-2005   12-May-2005   20-Sep-2004   2-Jun-2004   30-Apr-2003
Year Built
    1973       1974       1979       1971       1985  
No. of Units
    214       110       204       105       99  
Net Rentable Area (SF)
    192,094       110,566       183,668       90,096       102,058  
Avg. Unit Size (SF)
    898       1,005       900       858       1,031  
Occupancy
    95 %     95 %     97 %     98 %     96 %
Price/SF
  $ 222.81     $ 214.35     $ 185.66     $ 267.10     $ 155.41  
Price/Unit
  $ 200,000     $ 215,455     $ 167,157     $ 229,190     $ 160,214  
Net Income
  $ 2,482,630     $ 1,164,315     $ 1,943,700     $ 1,569,762     $ 959,204  
NOI/SF
  $ 12.92     $ 10.53     $ 10.58     $ 17.42     $ 9.40  
NOI/Unit
  $ 11,601     $ 10,585     $ 9,528     $ 14,950     $ 9,689  
Cap Rate (OAR)
    5.8 %     4.9 %     5.7 %     6.5 %     6.0 %
EGIM
    11.8       13.4       9.2       11.0       10.7  
Expense Ratio (OER)
    31 %     34 %     47 %     28 %     35 %
Comparable #1: This is the August 2005 sale of a 214-unit apartment complex that is located in the City of Torrance, approximately 24 miles southwest of the subject property. The alternative location of the comparable property is rated as being similar to that of the subject property. Built in 1973, construction is wood frame with stucco and wood trim exterior and flat built-up roof. This property is situated on 10.2 acres. Units include one and two and three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include swimming pools, gated access, recreation room and laundry facility. Unit amenities include standard kitchen appliances, patio/balcony, mini-blinds and ceiling fans. The comparable’s average unit size of 898 square feet is similar to the subject’s 846 average square foot unit size.
In comparison to the subject, this property is generally similar to the subject property in all aspects. No significant adjustments are warranted.
Comparable #2: This is the May 2005 sale of a comparable property located approximately 13 miles west of the subject property, in the City of Burbank. The alternative location of the comparable property is rated as being slightly superior to that of the subject. This property consists of a 110-unit apartment complex developed in 1974. Construction is wood frame with stucco and wood trim exteriors and flat built-up roof. This property is situated on 1.3 acres. Apartment units include one and two-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include swimming pool, spa, fitness center, elevator, gated covered parking and laundry facility. Unit amenities include standard kitchen appliances, patios/balconies, fireplace, ceiling fans, central a/c and mini-blinds. The comparable’s average unit size of 1,005 square feet is larger than the subject’s 846 average square foot unit size.
In comparison to the subject, this property is superior in terms of location and average unit size, which requires downward adjustment to the sales price paid for this comparable.
Comparable #3: This is the September 2004 sale of a comparable property located approximately 21 miles southeast of the subject property in Diamond Bar. The location of the comparable property is rated as being slightly inferior to that of the subject. This property consists of a 204-unit apartment complex developed in 1979. Construction is wood frame with stucco and wood trim exteriors and pitched roof. This property is situated on 12.6 acres. Apartment units include two and three-bedroom floor plans.

 


 

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Amenities include swimming pool, covered parking, on-site management/clubhouse, fitness center and laundry facilities. Unit amenities include standard kitchen appliances, central a/c, patio/balcony, mini-blinds and ceiling fans. The comparables’ average unit size of 900 square feet is similar to the subject’s 846 average square foot unit size.
In comparison to the subject, this property is inferior in terms of location, which requires an upward adjustment to the sales price paid for this comparable.
Comparable #4: This is the June 2004 sale of a comparable property located 25 miles southwest of the subject property in Redondo Beach. The location of the comparable property is rated as being superior to that of the subject. This property consists of a 105-unit apartment complex developed in 1971. Construction is wood frame with stucco and wood trim exteriors and flat built-up roof. This property is situated on 1.2 acres. Apartment units include one and two-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include swimming pool, spa, gated covered parking, recreation room, elevator and laundry facilities. Unit amenities include standard kitchen appliances, patio/balcony, mini-blinds and ceiling fans. The comparables’ average unit size of 858 square feet is similar to the subject’s 846 average square foot unit size.
In comparison to the subject, this property is superior in terms of location, which requires an upward adjustment to the sales price paid for this comparable.
Comparable #5: This is the April 2003 sale of a comparable property located approximately 13 miles southwest of the subject property in Los Angeles. The location of the comparable property is rated as being inferior to that of the subject. This property consists of a 99-unit apartment complex developed in 1985. Construction is wood frame with stucco and wood trim exteriors and flat built-up roof. This property is situated on 1.1 acres. Apartment units include one and two-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include gated access, five swimming pool, spa, gated covered parking, fitness center, and laundry facility. Unit amenities include standard kitchen appliances, microwave, fireplace, central a/c, patio/balcony, mini-blinds and ceiling fans. The comparable’s average unit size of 1,031 square feet is larger than the subject’s 846 average square foot unit size.
In comparison to the subject, this property is inferior in terms of location and superior in terms of age and average unit size. Downward adjustments will be made to the sales price per unit paid for this comparable for superior age and average unit size. An upward adjustment will be applied for inferior location.
PRICE PER UNIT ANALYSIS
The comparables are examined utilizing the following criteria:
FINANCING: The comparable sales were either all cash transactions or were financed by primary lenders at market-oriented rates. Adjustments are not required since atypical financing is not indicated.
TIME: The sales analyzed occurred within the past three years. No adjustment for changes in market conditions is required for the 2005 Sale Comparables. Sales #3, #4 and #5 occurred in 2004 and 2003 respectively. A 3% annual time adjustment for each of these sales is warranted.
LOCATION: Adjustments are made for locational attributes including proximity to area employers, local transportation and access to local neighborhood services. The location of each sale is analyzed individually as it compares to the subject property’s location. Sale #1 is considered to have a similar location as the subject property and no adjustment is required. Sales #3 and #5 are situated in inferior

 


 

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locations and upward adjustment is applied for this factor. Sales #2 and #4 have superior locations and downward adjustment is warranted.
AGE/CONDITION: Adjustments for age/physical condition were based on exterior observation, as well as the original date of construction. All of the sales were constructed in the 1970’s or 1985. Sale #5 is rated as being superior in terms of age. A downward adjustment is applied for this factor.
UNIT SIZE/UTILITY: The subject property has 92 apartment units with an average unit size of 846 square feet. Generally properties with larger average unit sizes command higher sale prices per unit. Conversely, properties with smaller average unit sizes sell for less. Appropriate adjustments to the sale price paid for the comparables have been applied based on average unit size of the respective properties.
AMENITIES: The subject property is a 1973 vintage asset with standard community amenities and standard tenant amenities. All of the sales offer similar community and unit amenities and require no adjustment to their sales prices.
The following chart summarizes the adjustments considered for each of the factors described above.
COMPARABLE SALES ADJUSTMENT GRID
                                         
Sale No.   1   2   3   4   5
 
Sales Price/Unit
  $ 200,000     $ 215,455     $ 167,157     $ 229,190     $ 160,214  
 
                                       
Conditions of Sale
    0.0 %     0.0 %     0.0 %     0.0 %     0.0 %
Adjusted Price
  $ 200,000     $ 215,455     $ 167,157     $ 229,190     $ 160,214  
 
                                       
Time
    0.0 %     0.0 %     3.0 %     3.0 %     6.0 %
Time Adjusted Price
  $ 200,000     $ 215,455     $ 172,172     $ 236,066     $ 169,826  
 
                                       
Location
    0.0 %     -5.0 %     5.0 %     -15.0 %     15.0 %
Age/Condition
    0.0 %     0.0 %     0.0 %     0.0 %     -5.0 %
Unit Size/Utility
    0.0 %     -5.0 %     0.0 %     0.0 %     -5.0 %
Amenities
    0.0 %     0.0 %     0.0 %     0.0 %     0.0 %
 
                                       
Total Adjustments (%)
    0.0 %     -10.0 %     5.0 %     -15.0 %     5.0 %
 
                                       
Adjusted Sale Price
  $ 200,000     $ 193,909     $ 180,781     $ 200,656     $ 178,317  
 
Source: Adjustments by KTR.
The unadjusted sales prices range from $160,214 to $229,190 per unit. After adjustment, the comparable sales illustrate a range from $178,317 to $200,656 per unit with an average of $190,733 per unit. Most of the sales required adjustments for location. Two of the sales required adjustments because of superior physical characteristics. Based on the adjustments considered and indicators exhibited by the sales data and equal emphasis placed on all of the sales, a value of $191,000 per unit is estimated for the subject property. Application of the $191,000 per unit value indicator to the 92 units comprising the subject property results in a value estimate of $17,500,000, rounded ($190,000 x 92 units = $17,480,000).
$190,000 x 92 units = $17,480,000
EGIM ANALYSIS: The sales illustrate EGIMs that range from 9.2 to 13.4. Important in selecting an appropriate EGIM is the review of corresponding operating expenses. There is an inverse relationship which generally holds among EGIMs and operating expenses. Properties which have higher expense ratios typically sell for relatively less and therefore produce a lower EGIM. The operating expense ratios for the sales range from 28% to 47%.

 


 

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In selecting an appropriate EGIM, consideration must be given to the operating expense ratio estimated for the subject. Based on the income and expenses estimated for the subject property in the Income Approach, the subject’s operating expense ratio is calculated at 40%. The subject’s expense ratio is aligned with the high end of the range of ratios exhibited by the sales data, indicating that an appropriate EGIM is toward the low end of the comparable range. In consideration of the preceding, an EGIM of 10.25 is concluded.
Based on the effective gross income of $1,623,821 estimated for the subject property, a value indication of $16,600,000 (rounded) is concluded.
$1,623,821 x 10.25 = $16,644,165 or $16,600,000, rounded
CONCLUSION: The noted value indicator utilizing the sales price per unit and EGIM methods is $17,500,000 and $16,600,000 respectively. Due to the similarity of the resulting value indicators, relatively equal consideration was given to both techniques when concluding to a final value via the Sales Comparison Approach of $17,000,000.
As such, the Market Value of the subject property’s Fee Simple Interest via the Sales Comparison Approach is therefore estimated at:
Value via the Sales Comparison Approach        $17,000,000

 


 

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RECONCILIATION
         
Cost Approach
    N/A  
Income Capitalization Approach
  $ 16,900,000  
Sales Comparison Approach
  $ 17,000,000  
Income and Sales approaches to value were employed in the appraisal of the subject property. Buyers and sellers rarely rely on the Cost Approach to price commercial real estate. Furthermore, the age of the improvements and subjectivity involved in estimating substantial degrees of physical deterioration reduces the reliability of this approach. As such, a Cost Approach was not employed.
The value derived from the Income Capitalization Approach is well documented and market oriented. The local market is active in terms of investment sales of similar apartment complexes and sufficient sales data was available to develop a defensible value via the Sales Comparison Approach. The value derived through use of the Sales Comparison Approach supports the value concluded for the property via the Income Capitalization Approach. Due to the income producing nature of the subject property, the results of the Income Capitalization Approach are emphasized.
FINAL ESTIMATE OF VALUE        $16,900,000

 


 

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ADDENDA

 


 

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SUBJECT PHOTOGRAPHS

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(VIEW OF PROPERTY FROM EAST BELLEVUE DRIVE PHOTOGRAPHS)
VIEW OF PROPERTY FROM EAST BELLEVUE DRIVE
(VIEW OF MANAGEMENT-LEASING OFFICE PHOTOGRAPHS)
VIEW OF MANAGEMENT/LEASING OFFICE

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(VIEW OF COMMON AREA HALLWAY PHOTOGRAPHS)
VIEW OF COMMON AREA HALLWAY
(VIEW OF TYPICAL BUILDING ELEVATION PHOTOGRAPHS)
VIEW OF TYPICAL BUILDING ELEVATION
 

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(VIEW OF POOL AREA PHOTOGRAPHS)
VIEW OF POOL AREA
(GARAGE PARKING PHOTOGRAPHS)
GARAGE PARKING
 

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(VIEW OF ELEVATORS PHOTOGRAPHS)
VIEW OF ELEVATORS
(VIEW OF FITNESS CENTER PHOTOGRAPHS)
VIEW OF FITNESS CENTER
 

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COMPARABLE RENTAL PHOTOGRAPHS
 

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(COMPARABLE #1 PHOTOGRAPHS)
COMPARABLE #1
(COMPARABLE #2 PHOTOGRAPHS)
COMPARABLE #2
 

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(COMPARABLE #3 PHOTOGRAPHS)
COMPARABLE #3
NO PHOTO AVAILABLE
COMPARABLE #4
 

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NO PHOTO AVAILABLE
COMPARABLE #5
 

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COMPARABLE SALE PHOTOGRAPHS
 

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(IMPROVED SALE #1 PHOTOGRAPHS)
IMPROVED SALE #1
NO PHOTO AVAILABLE
IMPROVED SALE #2
 

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(IMPROVED SALE #3 PHOTOGRAPHS)
IMPROVED SALE #3
(IMPROVED SALE #4 PHOTOGRAPHS)
IMPROVED SALE #4
 

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(IMPROVED SALE #5 PHOTOGRAPHS)
IMPROVED SALE #5
 

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REGIONAL LOCATION MAP
(REGIONAL LOCATION MAP)
 

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NEIGHBORHOOD MAP
(NEIGHBORHOOD MAP)
 

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COMPARABLE RENTALS MAP
(COMPARABLE RENTALS MAP)

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COMPARABLE SALES MAP
(COMPARABLE SALES MAP)

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QUALIFICATIONS

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WILLIAM L. CORBIN, MAI
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
WILLIAM CORBIN, MAI is Executive Vice President and manager of the Western Regional Office of KTR Newmark Real Estate Services LLC, located at 10866 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90046. His direct telephone number is 310/ 234-4754.
Education
 
 
University of California at Los Angeles, 1977
Bachelor of Arts
Major in Economics
 
University of Southern California, 1980
Master of Business Administration
Concentration in Real Estate and Finance
Designations
 
 
MAI Member — Appraisal Institute
Licenses
 
 
California Certified General Real Estate Appraiser
Arizona Certified General Real Estate Appraiser
Affiliations
     National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries (NCREIF) designated representative
     - Valuation sub-committee co-chairperson for Standardized Commercial Appraisal Report

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WILLIAM L. CORBIN, MAI
Experience
Mr. Corbin began his career with an intensive education in real estate market analysis as a consultant with Robert Charles Lesser & Co. from 1980 to 1983. With RCLCo, he performed over 75 market supply and demand, economic feasibility, and strategic planning assignments for prominent regional and national clients. During this very active construction period, nationally, Mr. Corbin had the opportunity to visit and analyze commercial real estate market conditions is over 20 major metropolitan areas in the Western and Central U.S.
As a mortgage banker from 1983 to 1992, Mr. Corbin arranged a wide variety of financing structures with institutional lenders and equity investors, including permanent loans, construction loans, and joint ventures. In total with George Smith Financial Services/Grubb & Ellis and Center Financial Group, he worked with over 90 institutions and closed over 150 transactions totaling in excess of $700,000,000.
As an appraiser, Mr. Corbin has performed numerous current value narrative appraisals for national and regional institutional lenders and investors. His previous experience in commercial real estate finance gives him particular insight to the capital and investment markets and their impact on institutional real estate activity and values. He has performed a wide variety of appraisals of warehouse distribution buildings, industrial and business parks, office buildings, shopping centers, and apartments. He worked with Landauer Associates from 1992 to 1995, managing the Aetna Realty Investors account for western region property appraisals.
Currently with KTR Newmark ten years, Mr. Corbin is responsible for managing the Los Angeles regional office, developing and managing institutional accounts, as well as performing direct valuation work for those clients. He also heads KTR Newmark’s national pension fund valuation practice and is the firm’s designated representative to NCREIF, a national organization of pension fund advisors that creates and implements operational policy standards for the industry. Mr. Corbin is currently the chairperson for NCREIF’s valuation sub-committee that is contributing to developing a standardized commercial appraisal report in conjunction with the Appraisal Institute that will become the valuation industry standard.
In addition to professional experience, Mr. Corbin has served as a real estate course instructor and conference collaborator for UCLA Extension
WILLIAM L. CORBIN, MAI

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Following is a list of representative clients Mr. Corbin has performed services for:
     
Clients — As Appraiser and Consultant
   
Aetna Realty Investors, Inc.
  Massachusetts Mutual Life
Bechtel Corporation
  McCullough Oil Properties
CALTRANS
  Mobil Land Development
Catellus Corp.
  Chevron Land Development
 
   
Philips, North America
  Home Savings of America
 
   
KOAR Hotel Group
  Safeway Stores
Copley Institutional Realty
  Santa Anita Realty
Estate of James Campbell
  Santa Fe Land Improvement Co.
Franklin Properties, Inc.
  Taft Broadcasting Co.
Triton Energy Corp
  Comerica Bank
Union Oil/Moreland Development
  Trammell Crow Company
Kaiser Aluminum Corp.
  Bank of New York
Lockheed Air Terminal, Inc.
  Majestic Realty
Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank Corp.
  Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
 
   
PNC Bank
  Sakura Bank
 
   
CALSTRS
  Newfield Enterprises
Heller Financial
  J. P. Morgan Mortgage Capital
Chase Commercial Mortgage Banking
  Lend Lease Mortgage Capital
Daiwa Securities America
  Whitehall Fund II
Lennar Partners
  AMB Institutional Realty Advisors
SSR Realty Advisors
  TA Associates Realty
Douglas, Emmett Realty Advisors
  LACERA
Dresdner Bank
  Henderson Global Investors
Prudential Mortgage Capital
  Prudential Insurance Company of America
TIAA-CREF
  INVESCO
Principal Real Estate Investors
  Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers
 
   
RREEF
  Deutsche Bank
Eurohypo Bank
   
 
   
Clients — As Mortgage Banker
   
AEtna Life & Casualty
  AFL-CIO Housing Trust
BALCOR
  Bank of America
Citicorp REIG
  Creative Artists Agency
Forest City Properties
  General Electric Credit
Heller Financial Services
  Hollywood Center Studios
Home Savings of America
  Industrial Bank of Japan
MetroBank
  Massachusetts Mutual Life
Principal Mutual Life
  Security Pacific National Bank
Societe Generale
  Textron Financial Services
U.S. Bancorp
  Union Bank
William Morris Agency
  DeAnza Group, Inc.

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IBEW Pension Fund
  Nationwide Life
STEVEN J. GOLDBERG, MAI, CCIM
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
STEVEN J. GOLDBERG is Manager of the Dallas Appraisal Division of KTR Newmark Real Estate Services LLC. His responsibilities include staff supervision, appraisal management, maintaining product quality, marketing and client development. In his current capacity, Mr. Goldberg oversees all valuation assignments involving real estate assets located in the Southwest region.
Mr. Goldberg has over 23 years of nationwide experience in real estate valuation, investment analysis and evaluation consultation. He has performed appraisals throughout the United States and has extensive experience in most markets situated in the Southwest and Southeast regions of the country. Mr. Goldberg’s particular area of expertise is in the appraisal and analysis of multifamily apartment projects. In addition to his expertise in the multifamily market, Mr. Goldberg has extensive experience in the appraisal of other income-producing properties including office buildings, retail properties, lodging facilities, industrial properties and mixed-use projects.
Mr. Goldberg has performed marketability, consultation and feasibility reports, has served as an expert witness and has testified in various state and federal courts. These activities have been performed on behalf of real estate investors, life insurance companies, pension funds, investment banking firms, foreign and domestic financial institutions, mortgage bankers, conduit lenders, real estate advisors, law firms and governmental agencies.
Mr. Goldberg received his Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from the University of Texas in Austin, with major concentrations in both Finance and Real Estate/Urban Land Economics. He is a designated member of the Appraisal Institute and the Commercial Investment Real Estate Institute having been awarded the MAI designation in 1989 and the CCIM designation in 1994. He has attended numerous continuing education courses and has completed the requirements under the continuing education program of the Appraisal Institute.
Mr. Goldberg is state certified as a General Real Estate Appraiser in Texas and Arizona. He is also a licensed Real Estate Broker in the State Texas. He is affiliated with the North Texas Commercial Association of Realtors, International Council of Shopping Centers and Mortgage Bankers Association.

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