BHM 10-Q
Bluerock Homes Trust, Inc. (BHM)
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BLUEROCK HOMES TRUST, INC.
FORM 10-Q
September 30, 2024
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
BLUEROCK HOMES TRUST, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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BLUEROCK HOMES TRUST, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
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Net income (loss) per common share – Diluted | $ | | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||||
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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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BLUEROCK HOMES TRUST, INC.
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share amounts)
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Balance, July 1, 2024 | | $ | | | $ | — | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||||
Issuance of restricted Class A common stock and long-term incentive plan (“LTIP”) Units for equity incentive plan compensation, net of shares withheld for employee taxes | ( | — | — | — | | — | | | ||||||||||||||
Issuance of C-LTIP Units to Manager | — | — | — | — | — | — | | | ||||||||||||||
Series A Preferred Stock distributions declared | — | — | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | ||||||||||||||
Distributions to partially owned properties’ noncontrolling interests | — | — | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||
Acquisition of noncontrolling interests | — | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||
Holder redemption of Series A Preferred Stock and conversion into Class A common stock | | | — | — | | — | — | | ||||||||||||||
Contributions from noncontrolling interests | — | — | — | — | — | — | | | ||||||||||||||
Adjustment for noncontrolling interest ownership in the Operating Partnership | — | — | — | — | | — | ( | — | ||||||||||||||
Net income | — | — | — | — | — | | | | ||||||||||||||
Balance, September 30, 2024 | | $ | | | $ | — | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||||
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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BLUEROCK HOMES TRUST, INC.
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Unaudited)
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Balance, July 1, 2023 | | $ | | | $ | — | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||||
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Distributions to partially owned properties’ noncontrolling interests | — | — | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||
Adjustment for noncontrolling interest ownership in the Operating Partnership | — | — | — | — | ( | — | | — | ||||||||||||||
Net loss | — | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||
Balance, September 30, 2023 | | $ | | | $ | — | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||||
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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BLUEROCK HOMES TRUST, INC.
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Unaudited)
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Balance, January 1, 2024 | | $ | | | $ | — | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||||
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Series A Preferred Stock distributions declared | — | — | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | ||||||||||||||
Series A Preferred Stock accretion | — | — | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | ||||||||||||||
Distributions to partially owned properties’ noncontrolling interests | — | — | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||
Acquisition of noncontrolling interests | — | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||
Holder redemption of Series A Preferred Stock and conversion into Class A common stock | | | — | — | | — | — | | ||||||||||||||
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Adjustment for noncontrolling interest ownership in the Operating Partnership | — | — | — | — | ( | — | | — | ||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | — | — | — | — | — | | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||
Balance, September 30, 2024 | | $ | | | $ | — | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||||
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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BLUEROCK HOMES TRUST, INC.
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Unaudited)
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Balance, January 1, 2023 | | $ | | | $ | — | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||||
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Distributions to partially owned properties’ noncontrolling interests | — | — | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||
Acquisition of noncontrolling interests | — | — | — | — | | — | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||
Conversion of Operating Partnership Units to Class A common stock | | — | — | — | | — | ( | — | ||||||||||||||
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Balance, September 30, 2023 | | $ | | | $ | — | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||||
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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BLUEROCK HOMES TRUST, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
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Distributions payable – declared and unpaid | $ | | $ | | ||
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Capital expenditures held in accounts payable and other accrued liabilities | $ | | $ | | ||
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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BLUEROCK HOMES TRUST, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1 – Organization and Nature of Business
Bluerock Homes Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated in Maryland on December 16, 2021. The Company owns and operates high-quality single-family properties located in attractive markets with a focus on the knowledge-economy and high-quality of life growth markets of the Sunbelt and Western United States. The Company’s principal objective is to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns on investments where it believes it can drive growth in funds from operations and net asset value by acquiring pre-existing single-family residential units, developing build-to-rent communities, and through Value-Add renovations. The Company’s Value-Add strategy focuses on repositioning lower-quality, less current assets to drive rent growth and expand margins to increase net operating income and maximize the Company’s return on investment.
As of September 30, 2024, the Company held
The Company has elected to be treated, and currently qualifies, as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) for federal income tax purposes. As a REIT, the Company generally is not subject to corporate-level income taxes. To maintain its REIT status, the Company is required, among other requirements, to distribute annually at least
Note 2 – Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
The Company conducts its operations through Bluerock Residential Holdings, L.P., its operating partnership (the “Operating Partnership”), of which it is the sole general partner. The consolidated financial statements include the Company’s accounts and those of the Operating Partnership and its subsidiaries. As of September 30, 2024, limited partners other than the Company owned approximately
Certain amounts in prior year financial statement presentation have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
Real Estate Investments and Preferred Equity Investments
The Company first analyzes an investment to determine if it is a variable interest entity (“VIE”) in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 810: Consolidation and, if so, whether the Company is the primary beneficiary requiring consolidation of the entity. A VIE is an entity that has (i) insufficient equity to permit it to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support or (ii) equity holders that lack the characteristics of a controlling financial interest. VIEs are consolidated by the primary beneficiary, which is the entity that has both the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the entity that potentially could be significant to the entity. Variable interests in a VIE are contractual, ownership, or other financial interests in a VIE that change in value with changes in the fair value of the VIE’s net assets. The Company continuously re-assesses at each level of the investment whether (i) the entity is a VIE, and (ii) the Company is the primary beneficiary of the VIE. If it was determined that an entity in which the Company holds an interest qualified as a VIE and the Company was the primary beneficiary, the entity would be consolidated.
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If, after consideration of the VIE accounting literature, the Company has determined that an entity is not a VIE, the Company assesses the need for consolidation under all other provisions of ASC 810. These provisions provide for consolidation of majority-owned entities through a majority voting interest held by the Company providing control.
In assessing whether the Company is in control of and requiring consolidation of the limited liability company and partnership venture structures, the Company evaluates the respective rights and privileges afforded each member or partner (collectively referred to as “member”). The Company’s member would not be deemed to control the entity if any of the other members has either (i) substantive kickout rights providing the ability to dissolve (liquidate) the entity or otherwise remove the managing member or general partner without cause or (ii) substantive participating rights in the entity. Substantive participating rights (whether granted by contract or law) provide for the ability to effectively participate in significant decisions of the entity that would be expected to be made in the ordinary course of business.
The Company analyzes each investment that involves real estate acquisition, development, and construction to consider whether the investment qualifies as an investment in a real estate acquisition, development, and construction arrangement. The Company has evaluated its real estate investments as required by ASC 310-10 Receivables and concluded that no investments are considered an investment in a real estate acquisition, development, or construction arrangement. As such, the Company next evaluates if these investments are considered a security under ASC 320 Investments – Debt Securities.
For investments that meet the criteria of a security under ASC 320 Investments – Debt Securities, except as noted regarding Note B of the Wayford at Pringle Loan Financing (refer to Note 6), the Company classifies each preferred equity investment as a held-to-maturity debt security as the Company has the intention and ability to hold the investment to maturity. The Company earns a fixed return on these investments which is included within income from preferred equity investments in its consolidated statements of operations. The Company evaluates the collectability of each preferred equity investment and estimates a provision for credit loss, as applicable. Refer to the Current Expected Credit Losses (“CECL”) section of this Note for further information regarding CECL and the Company’s provision for credit losses. The Company accounts for these investments as preferred equity investments in its consolidated balance sheets.
For investments that do not meet the criteria of a security under ASC 320 Investments – Debt Securities, the Company has concluded that the characteristics and the facts and circumstances indicate that loan accounting treatment is appropriate. The Company recognizes interest income on its notes receivable on the accrual method unless a significant uncertainty of collection exists. If a significant uncertainty exists, interest income is recognized as collected. Costs incurred to originate its notes receivable are deferred and amortized using the effective interest method over the term of the related note receivable. The Company evaluates the collectability of each loan investment and estimates a provision for credit loss, as applicable. Refer to the CECL section of this Note for further information regarding CECL and the Company’s provision for credit losses.
Significant Risks and Uncertainties
Uncertainty Due to Economic Volatility
The Company’s results of operations in the future may be directly or indirectly affected by uncertainties such as the effects of inflation and related volatility in the market. As inflation accelerated rapidly in the first half of 2023, the Federal Reserve increased interest rates a total of four times during 2023 to curb the effects of rising inflation. While the Federal Reserve held rates steady between July 2023 and September 2024 and reduced interest rates by 50-basis points in September 2024, there can be no assurances that interest rates will not rise again, and the Company’s operating costs, including utilities and payroll, may increase as a result of increases in inflation. Rising interest rates cause uncertainty in credit and capital markets which could have material and adverse effects on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. The long-term impact of these economic developments will largely depend on any future action by the Federal Reserve, future laws that may be enacted, the impact on job growth and the broader economy, and reactions by consumers, companies, governmental entities and capital markets. The Company continues to closely monitor the impact of economic volatility on all aspects of its business.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 12, 2024 for discussion of the Company’s significant accounting policies. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, there were no material changes to these policies.
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Interim Financial Information
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the Unites States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial reporting, and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10-1 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, the financial statements for interim reporting do not include all the information and notes or disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring items) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for interim periods should not be considered indicative of the operating results for a full year.
The balance sheet at December 31, 2023 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all the information and disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements. It is suggested that these condensed financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 contained in the Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC on March 12, 2024.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2023, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2023-07 “Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (Topic 280)” (“ASU 2023-07”). The amendments in ASU 2023-07 require additional disclosures regarding reportable segments, including a segment’s significant expenses on both an annual and interim basis. The amendments in ASU 2023-07 will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and for interim periods with fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. ASU 2023-07 should be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements unless it is impracticable to do so. The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU 2023-07 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In December 2023, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2023-09 “Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (Topic 740)” (“ASU 2023-09”). The amendments in ASU 2023-09 require additional disclosure with respect to the effective tax rate reconciliation and information on income taxes paid. The amendments in ASU 2023-09 are effective for the Company for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2023-09 on its financial disclosures.
Note 3 – Acquisition of Real Estate and Additional Interests
Acquisition of Villas at Huffmeister
On March 25, 2024, the Company, through a
Acquisition of Avenue at Timberlin Park
On July 31, 2024, the Company acquired a
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Purchase Price Allocation
The real estate acquisitions above have been accounted for as asset acquisitions. The purchase prices were allocated to the acquired assets and mortgage assumed based on their estimated fair values at the dates of acquisition.
The following table summarizes the assets acquired and mortgage assumed at the acquisition dates for the Company’s acquisitions made during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 (amounts in thousands):
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Land | $ | | ||
Building | | |||
Building improvements |
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Land improvements |
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Furniture and fixtures |
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In-place leases |
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Total assets acquired (1) | $ | | ||
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Mortgage assumed | $ | | ||
Fair value adjustment |
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Total liabilities assumed | $ | | ||
| (1) | The $ |
Note 4 – Sale of Real Estate Assets
Sale of Navigator Villas
Prior to the sale of the property, and to effectuate a tax-deferred exchange under Section 1031 of the Code, the Company purchased its joint venture partner’s interest in Navigator Villas for $
Sale of Consolidated Operating Units
During the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company closed on the following sales:
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company closed on the following sales:
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Held for Sale
At September 30, 2024, the Company classified an aggregate of
Note 5 - Investments in Real Estate
As of September 30, 2024, the Company held
Consolidated Investments
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Avenue at Timberlin Park | | | % | ||||
Ballast | | | % | ||||
Golden Pacific | | | % | ||||
ILE | | | % | ||||
Indy-Springfield | | | % | ||||
Peak JV 2 | | | % | ||||
Peak JV 3 | | | % | ||||
Savannah-84 | | | % | ||||
Villas at Huffmeister | | | % | ||||
Wayford at Concord | | | % | ||||
Yauger Park Villas | | | % | ||||
Total Operating Units |
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Abode Wendell Falls | % | ||||||
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Total Units | |
| (1) | Total operating units includes an aggregate of |
Depreciation expense was $
Intangibles related to the Company’s consolidated investments in real estate consist of the value of in-place leases. Amortization expense related to the in-place leases was $
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Preferred Equity and Loan Investments
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Lease-up Investment Name |
| Location / Market |
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The Woods at Forest Hill (1) | | |||
Willow Park |
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The Cottages at Myrtle Beach | | |||
The Cottages of Port St. Lucie | | |||
Chandler | | |||
Wayford at Innovation Park |
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Wayford at Pringle (2) | | |||
Total Lease-up Units |
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Development Investment Name | ||||
Indigo Cove | | |||
Total Development Units | | |||
Total Units | |
| (1) | The Woods at Forest Hill unit count decreased from |
| (2) | Wayford at Pringle is a loan investment for which the Company disburses loan proceeds to the borrower for unit acquisitions upon construction completion. Of the total |
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Note 6 – Notes and Interest Receivable
Following is a summary of the notes and accrued interest receivable due from loan investments at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (amounts in thousands):
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| December 31, | |||
Investment Name |
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Notes Receivable | ||||||
The Woods at Forest Hill (1) | $ | — | $ | | ||
Wayford at Pringle |
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Willow Park |
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Total notes receivable | $ | | $ | | ||
Accrued Interest Receivable |
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The Woods at Forest Hill (1) | $ | — | $ | | ||
Wayford at Pringle |
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Willow Park |
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Total accrued interest receivable | $ | | $ | | ||
Total notes and accrued interest receivable | $ | | $ | | ||
Allowance for credit losses |
| ( |
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Total, net | $ | | $ | | ||
| (1) | In August 2024, the Company’s loan investment in The Woods at Forest Hill was paid off in full, including any accrued but unpaid interest amounts. Refer to The Woods at Forest Hill Loan Financing disclosure below for further information. |
Allowance for Credit Losses
The provision for credit losses of the Company’s loan investments at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are summarized in the table below (amounts in thousands):
| September 30, |
| December 31, | |||
2024 | 2023 | |||||
Beginning balances, net as of January 1, 2024 and 2023, respectively | $ | |
| $ | — | |
Provision for credit losses on pool of assets, net (1) | | |||||
Allowance for credit losses, net, end of period | $ | | $ |
| (1) | Under CECL, a provision for, or recovery of, credit losses for similar assets is calculated based on a historical default rate applied to the remaining life of the assets. The provision for credit losses during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was attributable to the addition of one investment to the pool of assets and an increase in the trailing twelve-month historical default rate. |
| Three Months Ended |
| Nine Months Ended | |||
Investment Name | September 30, 2024 | September 30, 2024 | ||||
The Woods at Forest Hill (1) | $ | | $ | | ||
Wayford at Pringle |
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Willow Park |
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Total | $ | | $ | | ||
| (1) | In August 2024, the Company’s loan investment in The Woods at Forest Hill was paid off in full, including any accrued but unpaid interest amounts. Refer to The Woods at Forest Hill Loan Financing disclosure below for further information. |
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Peak Housing Financing
Prior to 2024, the Company provided a mezzanine loan to the portfolio owner in Peak JV 3, which is owned through a joint venture between the Company and the operating partnership of Peak Housing REIT (the “Peak REIT OP”). The entity through which the Company provided the loan (the lender-entity) and the entity to which the loan was provided (the property owner) consolidate into the Company’s financial statements. As such, the loan receivable balance and the loan payable balance, and the loan interest income and loan interest expense attributable to the Company, are eliminated through consolidation on the consolidated balance sheets and statements of operations, respectively. The Company (as lender entity) recognizes Peak REIT OP’s portion of interest expense on the loan as income and this amount is reflected in net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. The mezzanine loan was to mature on June 30, 2024; however, on May 22, 2024, the property owner delivered written notice to the Company of its intention to exercise the loan’s final
Wayford at Pringle Loan Financing
On January 10, 2024, the Company entered into an agreement to provide a loan in the maximum aggregate amount up to $
Note A and Note B both have an initial maturity of January 12, 2026 and contain
The Woods at Forest Hill Loan Financing
In December 2023, the Company assumed an $
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Willow Park Loan Financing
In October 2023, the Company provided a $
Note 7 – Preferred Equity Investments
The carrying amount of the Company’s preferred equity investments at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is summarized in the table below (amounts in thousands):
September 30, | December 31, | |||||
Investment Name |
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Chandler | $ | | $ | | ||
Indigo Cove | | — | ||||
Peak Housing (1) | — | | ||||
The Cottages at Myrtle Beach |
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The Cottages of Port St. Lucie |
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The Woods at Forest Hill (2) |
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Wayford at Innovation Park |
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Total | $ | | $ | | ||
Allowance for credit losses |
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Total, net | $ | | $ | | ||
(1) | In September 2024, the Company’s preferred equity investment in Peak Housing was fully redeemed. Refer to the Peak Housing Interests disclosure below for further information. |
(2) | The Woods at Forest Hill carrying amount at September 30, 2024 includes amounts related to Willow Park, a preferred equity investment that the Company was redeemed out of in October 2023. Refer to the The Woods at Forest Hill Interests disclosure below for further information. |
Allowance for Credit Losses
The provision for credit losses of the Company’s preferred equity investments at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are summarized in the table below (amounts in thousands):
| September 30, |
| December 31, | |||
2024 | 2023 | |||||
Beginning balances, net as of January 1, 2024 and 2023, respectively | $ | | $ | | ||
Provision for credit losses on pool of assets, net (1) |
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Allowance for credit losses, net, end of period | $ | | $ | | ||
(1) | Under CECL, a provision for, or recovery of, credit losses for similar assets is calculated based on a historical default rate applied to the remaining life of the assets. The provision for credit losses during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was primarily attributable to an increase in the trailing twelve-month historical default rate. |
At September 30, 2024, the Company, through wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Operating Partnership, had outstanding preferred equity investments in
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The following table summarizes the Company’s income from preferred equity investments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (amounts in thousands):
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| 2024 |
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Chandler | $ | | $ | — | $ | | $ | — | ||||
Indigo Cove | | — | | — | ||||||||
Peak Housing (1) | | | | | ||||||||
The Cottages at Myrtle Beach |
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The Cottages at Warner Robins (2) |
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The Cottages of Port St. Lucie |
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The Woods at Forest Hill |
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Wayford at Innovation Park | | |
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Willow Park (2) |
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Total income from preferred equity investments (3) | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||
| (1) | In September 2024, the Company’s preferred equity investment in Peak Housing was fully redeemed. Refer to the Peak Housing Interests disclosure below for further information. |
| (2) | The Company’s preferred equity investments in The Cottages at Warner Robins and Willow Park were redeemed in December 2023 and October 2023, respectively. |
| (3) | Total income from preferred equity investments includes both current and accrued income amounts. The accrued portion of the total income was $ |
Indigo Cove Interests
On June 27, 2024, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with an unaffiliated third party (the “Indigo JV”) to develop approximately
In conjunction with the Indigo Cove development, the Indigo Cove property owner, which is owned by the Indigo JV, entered into a $
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Peak Housing Interests
Prior to 2024, the Company made a preferred equity investment in the Peak REIT OP in the aggregate amount of $
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, Peak REIT OP continued to sell units that collateralized the Company’s investment. Proceeds from the sales were used by Peak REIT OP to fully redeem the Company’s preferred equity investment in the aggregate amount of $
The Cottages of Port St. Lucie Interests
The Company is party to a joint venture agreement with an unaffiliated third party (the “Cottages St. Lucie JV”) that developed
The Woods at Forest Hill Interests
The Company is party to a joint venture agreement with an unaffiliated third party (the “Woods JV”) for
In addition, The Woods at Forest Hill units, along with other Peak REIT OP investments, serve as collateral for the Company’s previous preferred equity investment in Willow Park. In October 2023, the Company’s investment in Willow Park was redeemed by the Willow Park joint venture, with the Company receiving $
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Note 8— Revolving Credit Facilities
The outstanding balances on the revolving credit facilities at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are as follows (amounts in thousands):
| September 30, |
| December 31, | |||
Revolving Credit Facilities |
| 2024 |
| 2023 | ||
Amended DB Credit Facility | $ | | $ | | ||
Amended ILE Sunflower Credit Facility |
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Total | $ | | $ | | ||
Amended Deutsche Bank Credit Facility (“Amended DB Credit Facility”)
On December 29, 2023, certain of the Company’s subsidiaries entered into an amended and restated credit facility (the “Amended DB Credit Facility”) with Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. (“Deutsche Bank”), as sole lead arranger, Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch, as administrative agent, the financial institutions party thereto as lenders and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as paying agent and calculation agent, and the Company as a guarantor. The Amended DB Credit Facility provides for a revolving loan with a maximum commitment amount of $
Amended ILE Sunflower Credit Facility
On June 27, 2023, the Company, along with its unaffiliated joint venture partner, ILE, entered into an amended and restated credit facility with Sunflower Bank, N.A. (the “Amended ILE Sunflower Credit Facility”). The Amended ILE Sunflower Credit Facility transitioned the interest rate on borrowings from LIBOR to a SOFR-based rate. There were no other material changes in terms from the previous credit facility. The Amended ILE Sunflower Credit Facility provided for a revolving loan with an initial commitment amount of $
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Note 9 – Mortgages Payable
The following table summarizes certain information as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 with respect to the Company’s senior mortgage indebtedness (amounts in thousands):
| Outstanding Principal |
| As of September 30, 2024 | |||||||||
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Property |
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| 2023 |
| Interest Rate |
| through date |
| Maturity Date | ||
Fixed Rate: | ||||||||||||
Avenue at Timberlin Park | $ | | $ | — | | % | August 2027 | August 1, 2029 | ||||
ILE (1) | | | | % | (2) | (1) | ||||||
Navigator Villas (3) | — | | ||||||||||
Villas at Huffmeister | | — | | % | October 2024 | October 1, 2029 | ||||||
Yauger Park Villas (4) | | | | % | (2) | April 1, 2026 | ||||||
Total Fixed Rate | $ | | $ | | ||||||||
Floating Rate: | ||||||||||||
Wayford at Concord (5) | $ | | $ | | | % | May 2027 | May 1, 2029 | ||||
Total Floating Rate | $ | | $ | | ||||||||
Total |
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Total mortgages payable |
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| (1) | ILE’s fixed rate debt represents the aggregate debt outstanding across three separate credit agreements. Of the outstanding balance, one credit agreement (“CA1”) has a balance of $ |
| (2) | The loan requires monthly payments of principal and interest. |
| (3) | The Company sold Navigator Villas in August 2024. |
| (4) | The principal balance includes a $ |
| (5) | The Wayford at Concord loan bears interest at the 30-day average plus |
Deferred financing costs
Costs incurred in obtaining long-term financing are amortized on a straight-line basis to interest expense over the terms of the related financing agreements, as applicable, which approximates the effective interest method.
Fair value adjustments of debt
The Company records a fair value adjustment based upon the fair value of the loans on the date they were assumed in conjunction with acquisitions. The fair value adjustments are being amortized to interest expense over the remaining life of the loans.
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt and Debt Modification Costs
Upon repayment of or in conjunction with a material change (i.e., a 10% or greater difference in the cash flows between instruments) in the terms of an underlying debt agreement, the Company writes-off any unamortized deferred financing costs and fair market value adjustments related to the original debt that was extinguished. Prepayment penalties incurred on the early repayment of debt and costs incurred in a debt modification that are not capitalized would also be included within loss on extinguishment of debt and debt modification costs on the consolidated statements of operations. The Company had $
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Debt maturities
At September 30, 2024, contractual principal payments for the five subsequent years and thereafter are as follows (amounts in thousands):
Year |
| Total | |
2024 (October 1–December 31) | $ | | |
2025 |
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2026 |
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2027 |
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2028 |
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Thereafter |
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Add: Unamortized fair value debt adjustment |
| ( | |
Subtract: Deferred financing costs, net |
| ( | |
Total mortgages payable | $ | | |
The net book value of real estate assets providing collateral for these above borrowings, including the revolving credit facilities (refer to Note 8 for further information), was $
The mortgage loans encumbering the Company’s properties are nonrecourse, subject to certain exceptions for which the Company would be liable for any resulting losses incurred by the lender. These exceptions generally include fraud or a material misrepresentation, misstatement or omission by the borrower, intentional or grossly negligent conduct by the borrower that harms the property or results in a loss to the lender, filing of a bankruptcy petition by the borrower, either directly or indirectly, and certain environmental liabilities. In addition, upon the occurrence of certain events, such as fraud or filing of a bankruptcy petition by the borrower, the Company or our joint ventures would be liable for the entire outstanding balance of the loan, all interest accrued thereon and certain other costs, including penalties and expenses. The mortgage loans have a period where a prepayment fee or yield maintenance would be required.
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Note 10 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value Measurements
For financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis, fair value is the price the Company would expect to receive to sell an asset, or pay to transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction with a market participant at the measurement date under current market conditions. In the absence of such data, fair value is estimated using internal information consistent with what market participants would use in a hypothetical transaction.
In determining fair value, observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s market assumptions; preference is given to observable inputs. In accordance with GAAP and as defined in ASC Topic 820: Fair Value Measurement, these two types of inputs create the following fair value hierarchy:
| ● | Level 1: Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets |
| ● | Level 2: Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable |
| ● | Level 3: Significant inputs to the valuation model are unobservable |
If the inputs used to measure the fair value fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the fair value is determined based upon the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Whenever possible, the Company uses quoted market prices to determine fair value. In the absence of quoted market prices, the Company uses independent sources and data to determine fair value.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, due to affiliates, accounts payable, other accrued liabilities, and distributions payable approximate their fair value based on their highly-liquid nature and/or short-term maturities.
The carrying values and fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are summarized in the table below (amounts in thousands):
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Note receivable (available for sale) (1) |
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Mortgages payable (2) |
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| (1) | Represents Note B of the Pringle Loan which, due to conversion options, meets the criteria of a debt security and is considered as available for sale (refer to Note 6 for further information). The fair value of the note receivable is estimated by modeling the expected contractual cash flows required under the instrument and discounting such cash flows back to their present value using estimates of current market rates. As the estimated current market rates did not substantially differ from the discount rates originally applied, the carrying amount of the note receivable approximates its fair value. There were |
| (2) | The carrying values of the mortgages payable include ($ |
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| Three Months Ended |
| Nine Months Ended | |||
September 30, 2024 | September 30, 2024 | |||||
Investment in operating units classified as held for sale (Level 3) |
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Pre-impairment amount | $ | | $ | | ||
Total impairments (1) |
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Fair value (2) | $ | | $ | | ||
| (1) | Impairment amounts are included in gain on sale and impairment of real estate investments, net in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. |
| (2) | Real estate assets classified as held for sale are reported at the lower of their carrying value or estimated fair value less costs to sell and are presented separately within operating real estate held for sale, net on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The estimated fair value is based on discussions with third party brokers, historical sales experience, and current market conditions. |
Derivative Financial Instruments
The estimated fair values of derivative financial instruments are valued using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves and volatility. The fair value of interest rate caps is determined using the market-standard methodology of discounting the future expected cash receipts which would occur if floating interest rates rise above the strike rate of the caps. The floating interest rates used in the calculation of projected receipts on the cap are based on an expectation of future interest rates derived from observable market interest rate curves and volatilities. The fair value of interest rate swaps is determined using the market standard methodology of netting the discounted future fixed cash receipts (or payments) and the discounted expected variable cash payments (or receipts). The variable cash payments (or receipts) are based on an expectation of future interest rates (forward curves) derived from observable market interest rate curves. The inputs used in the valuation of interest rate caps and swaps fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Note 11 – Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company is exposed to certain risks arising from both its business operations and economic conditions. The Company principally manages its exposures to a wide variety of business and operational risks through management of its core business activities. The Company manages economic risks, including interest rate, liquidity, and credit risk, primarily by managing the amount, sources, and duration of its assets and liabilities and the use of derivative financial instruments. Specifically, the Company enters into derivative financial instruments to manage exposures that arise from business activities that result in the receipt or payment of future known and uncertain cash amounts, the value of which are determined by interest rates. The Company’s derivative financial instruments are used to manage differences in the amount, timing, and duration of the Company’s known or expected cash payments principally related to the Company’s borrowings.
The Company’s objectives in using interest rate derivative financial instruments are to add stability to interest expense and to manage the Company’s exposure to interest rate movements. To accomplish these objectives, the Company primarily uses interest rate caps and swaps as part of its interest rate risk management strategy. Interest rate caps involve the receipt of variable-rate amounts from a counterparty if interest rates rise above the strike rate on the contract in exchange for an up-front premium. Interest rate swaps involve the receipt of variable-rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for the Company making fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount.
The Company has not designated any of the interest rate derivatives as hedges. Although these derivative financial instruments were not designated or did not qualify for hedge accounting, the Company believes these derivative financial instruments mitigate increases in interest rates. The Company does not use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
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At September 30, 2024, the Company had interest rate caps and swaps which effectively limit the Company’s exposure to interest rate risk by providing a ceiling on the underlying interest rate for $
| Interest Rate Caps |
| Interest Rate Swaps | |||
Notional balance | $ | | $ | | ||
Number of instruments |
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Earliest maturity date |
| May 2025 |
| March 2026 | ||
Latest maturity date |
| May 2025 |
| August 2028 | ||
The table below presents the classification and fair value of the Company’s derivative financial instruments on the consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (amounts in thousands):
Derivatives not designated as hedging |
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instruments under ASC 815-20 |
| Balance Sheet Location |
| September 30, 2024 |
| December 31, 2023 | ||
Interest rate caps |
| Accounts receivable, prepaids and other assets | $ | | $ | | ||
Interest rate swaps |
| Accounts receivable, prepaids and other assets |
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The table below presents the classification and effect of the Company’s derivative financial instruments on the consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (amounts in thousands):
The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the | ||||||||||||||
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Derivatives not designated as hedging | Location of Gain (Loss) | Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||
instruments under ASC 815-20 |
| Recognized in Income | 2024 |
| 2023 |
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Interest rate caps |
| Interest expense, net | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||||
Interest rate swaps |
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Note 12 – Related Party Transactions
Management Agreement
In October 2022, the Company entered into a management agreement (the “Management Agreement”) with the Operating Partnership and Bluerock Homes Manager, LLC (the “Manager”), which is an affiliate of Bluerock Real Estate, LLC (“BRE”), pursuant to which the Manager provides for the day-to-day management of the Company’s operations. Pursuant to the terms of the Management Agreement, the Manager provides the Company with a management team and appropriate support personnel to provide such management services to the Company. The Management Agreement requires the Manager to manage the Company’s business affairs under the supervision and direction of the Company’s board of directions (the “Board”). Specifically, the Manager is responsible for (i) the selection, purchase and sale of the Company’s portfolio investments, (ii) the Company’s financing activities, and (iii) providing the Company with advisory services, in each case in conformity with the investment guidelines and other policies approved and monitored by its Board. The Management Agreement expires on October 6, 2024 and will be automatically renewed for a
The Company pays the Manager a base management fee (the “base management fee”) in an amount equal to
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For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded base management fees of $
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded operating expense reimbursements of $
The table below presents the related party amounts payable to the Manager at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 pursuant to the terms of the Management Agreement (amounts in thousands). The Company records these payables in due to affiliates in its consolidated balance sheets.
| September 30, |
| December 31, | |||
Amounts payable to the Manager under the Management Agreement |
| 2024 |
| 2023 | ||
Base management fee | $ | | $ | | ||
Operating and direct expense reimbursements |
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Offering expense reimbursements | | | ||||
Total amounts payable to the Manager | $ | | $ | | ||
At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had
Selling Commissions and Dealer Manager Fees
In conjunction with the offering of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock (refer to Note 13 for further information), the Company engaged a related party as dealer manager, and pays up to
Note 13 – Stockholders’ Equity and Redeemable Preferred Stock
Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders, less dividends on restricted stock, LTIP Units and C-LTIP Units expected to vest, by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders is computed by adjusting net income (loss) for the non-forfeitable dividends paid on non-vested restricted stock, LTIP Units and C-LTIP Units.
The Company considers the requirements of the two-class method when preparing earnings per share. The Company has two classes of common stock outstanding: Class A common stock, $
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The following table reconciles the components of basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts):
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Net income (loss) | $ | | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||||
Less preferred stock dividends | ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||
Less preferred stock accretion | — | — | ( | — | ||||||||
Less net income / addback net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | ( | | | | ||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders | $ | | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||||
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Potential dilutive shares (2) | | — | — |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding and potential dilutive shares (1) | | | |
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Net income (loss) per common share, basic | $ | | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||||
Net income (loss) per common share, diluted | $ | | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||||
| (1) | Amounts relate to shares of the Company’s Class A and Class C common stock outstanding. |
| (2) | For the three months ended September 30, 2024, potential vesting of restricted Class A common stock of |
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, (i) potential vesting of restricted Class A common stock of
The effect of the conversion of OP Units is not reflected in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share as they are exchangeable for Class A common stock on a
Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company issued
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In November 2023, the Company announced the payment of additional contingent special daily dividends with respect to the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock. This dividend was aggregated with the regular monthly dividend so as to effect a dividend rate of two percent over the average 10-Year Daily Treasury Par Yield Curve Rate with a floor of
Class A Common Stock Repurchase Plan
On February 13, 2024, the Board authorized a stock repurchase plan for the repurchase, from time to time, of up to an aggregate of $
Operating Partnership and Long-Term Incentive Plan Units
As of September 30, 2024, limited partners other than the Company owned approximately
On February 21, 2024, the Company granted to the Manager (i)
In the future, the Operating Partnership may issue OP Units or preferred OP Units from time to time in connection with acquisitions of properties or for financing, compensation or other reasons.
Equity Incentive Plans
The Board has adopted, and the Company’s sole initial stockholder has approved, the Bluerock Homes Trust, Inc. 2022 Equity Incentive Plan for Individuals (the “BHM Individuals Plan”) and the Bluerock Homes Trust, Inc. 2022 Equity Incentive Plan for Entities (the “BHM Entities Plan”). Together, the Company refers to the BHM Individuals Plan and the BHM Entities Plan as the “BHM Incentive Plans.” The BHM Incentive Plans provide for the grant of options to purchase shares of our common stock, stock awards, stock appreciation rights, performance units, incentive awards and other equity-based awards, and are administered by the compensation committee of the Board.
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LTIP Unit Grants
On January 8, 2024, the Company granted
Effective April 1, 2024, for tax efficiency purposes, the Manager forfeited
On April 30, 2024 the Company granted
The Company recognizes compensation expense ratably over the vesting period for time-based LTIP Units based on the fair value at the date of grant. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company recognized compensation expense for such LTIP Units of approximately $
Restricted Stock Grants
In November 2023, the Company issued
On April 1, 2024 and on April 30, 2024, the Company issued
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company recognized compensation expense for all such RSGs of approximately $
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The Company currently uses authorized and unissued shares to satisfy share award grants.
Distributions
Declaration Date |
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Class A common stock Special Dividend | |||||||
December 19, 2023 | December 29, 2023 | $ | January 5, 2024 | ||||
Class C common stock Special Dividend | |||||||
December 19, 2023 | December 29, 2023 | $ | January 5, 2024 | ||||
Series A Preferred Stock (1) | |||||||
October 13, 2023 | December 22, 2023 | $ | January 5, 2024 | ||||
January 15, 2024 | January 25, 2024 | February 5, 2024 | |||||
January 15, 2024 | February 23, 2024 | March 5, 2024 | |||||
January 15, 2024 | March 25, 2024 | April 5, 2024 | |||||
April 12, 2024 | April 25, 2024 | May 3, 2024 | |||||
April 12, 2024 | May 24, 2024 | June 5, 2024 | |||||
April 12, 2024 | June 25, 2024 | July 5, 2024 | |||||
July 12, 2024 | July 25, 2024 | August 5, 2024 | |||||
July 12, 2024 | August 23, 2024 | September 5, 2024 | |||||
July 12, 2024 | September 25, 2024 | October 4, 2024 | |||||
Series A Preferred Special Dividend (2) | |||||||
November 7, 2023 | Each day of December 1 - 31, 2023 | $ | January 5, 2024 | ||||
January 15, 2024 |
| Each day of January 1 - 31, 2024 | February 5, 2024 | ||||
January 15, 2024 | Each day of February 1 - 29, 2024 | March 5, 2024 | |||||
January 15, 2024 | Each day of March 1 - 31, 2024 | April 5, 2024 | |||||
April 12, 2024 | Each day of April 1 - 30, 2024 | May 3, 2024 | |||||
Series A Preferred Enhanced Special Dividend (3) | |||||||
May 3, 2024 | May 24, 2024 | $ | June 5, 2024 | ||||
May 3, 2024 | June 25, 2024 | July 5, 2024 | |||||
July 12, 2024 | July 25, 2024 | August 5, 2024 | |||||
July 12, 2024 | August 23, 2024 | September 5, 2024 | |||||
July 12, 2024 | September 25, 2024 | October 4, 2024 | |||||
| (1) | Holders of record of newly issued Series A Preferred Stock shares that are held only a portion of the applicable monthly dividend period will receive a prorated dividend based on the actual number of days in the applicable dividend period during which each such share of Series A Preferred Stock was outstanding. |
| (2) | Holders of record of Series A Preferred Stock shares as of the close of business on each day of the applicable month were entitled to additional contingent special daily dividends for each such day, to be aggregated and payable (if at all) on the payable date, in each case equal to the amount (if any) by which (i) the Stated Value of the Series A Preferred Stock multiplied by (a) the sum of (I) the average Daily Treasury Par Yield Curve Rate for the period from the 26th of the prior month to the 25th of the applicable month (as reported by the United States Department of the Treasury), plus (II) |
| (3) | Holders of record of Series A Preferred Stock shares are entitled to an enhanced special dividend, which replaces the additional contingent special daily dividends, equal to the amount by which (i) the Stated Value of the Series A Preferred Stock multiplied by (a) the sum of (I) the average of the -month Term SOFR for each day commencing on the 26th of the prior month to the 25th of the applicable month, plus (II) |
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A portion of each dividend may constitute a return of capital for tax purposes. There is no assurance that the Company will continue to declare dividends or at this rate. Holders of restricted stock, OP Units, LTIP Units and C-LTIP Units are entitled to receive “distribution equivalents” at the same time as dividends are paid to holders of the Company’s Class A common stock.
Distributions declared and paid for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 were as follows (amounts in thousands):
Distributions | ||||||
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First Quarter | ||||||
Class A common stock | $ | — | $ | | ||
Class C common stock | — | | ||||
Series A Preferred Stock (1) | | | ||||
OP Units | — | | ||||
LTIP / C-LTIP Units | — | | ||||
Total First Quarter | $ | | $ | | ||
Second Quarter | ||||||
Series A Preferred Stock (1) | $ | | $ | | ||
Total Second Quarter | $ | | $ | | ||
Third Quarter | ||||||
Series A Preferred Stock (1) | $ | | $ | | ||
Total Third Quarter | $ | | $ | | ||
Total | $ | | $ | | ||
| (1) | Series A Preferred Stock amounts include the standard dividend at an annual rate of |
Note 14 – Commitments and Contingencies
As of September 30, 2024, the Company has contractual commitments to fund future cash obligations in certain of its loan and preferred equity investments in the aggregate of $
In connection with the Company moving its New York (Manhattan) headquarters, effective on May 31, 2024, the Company and an unaffiliated third-party landlord entered into a lease for separate corporate space (the “NY Premises Lease”) located at 919 Third Avenue, New York, New York (the “Future NY Premises”). The NY Premises Lease will commence on the date the landlord makes the space available to the Company, which is the date that is the earlier of (i) the landlord delivering the space to the Company with substantially all agreed upon improvements completed, or (ii) the Company using the space to conduct business or begin its own alterations or improvements. Upon the date the lease commences, the Company will record a right-of-use asset and lease liability on its consolidated balance sheets. The Company expects the NY Premises Lease to commence in December 2024, with the Company occupying the Future NY Premises shortly thereafter.
The Company is subject to various legal actions and claims arising in the ordinary course of business. Although the outcome of any legal matter cannot be predicted with certainty, management does not believe that any of these legal proceedings or matters will have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position or results of operations or liquidity of the Company.
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Note 15 – Subsequent Events
Declaration of Dividends
Declaration Date |
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Series A Preferred Stock (1) |
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October 14, 2024 | October 25, 2024 | $ | | November 5, 2024 | |||
October 14, 2024 | November 25, 2024 | | December 5, 2024 | ||||
October 14, 2024 | December 24, 2024 | | January 3, 2025 | ||||
Series A Preferred Enhanced Special Dividend | |||||||
October 14, 2024 | October 25, 2024 | (2) | November 5, 2024 | ||||
October 14, 2024 | November 25, 2024 | (2) | December 5, 2024 | ||||
October 14, 2024 | December 24, 2024 | (2) | January 3, 2025 | ||||
| (1) | Holders of record of newly issued Series A Preferred Stock shares that are held only a portion of the applicable monthly dividend period will receive a prorated dividend based on the actual number of days in the applicable dividend period during which each such share of Series A Preferred Stock was outstanding. |
| (2) | Holders of record of Series A Preferred Stock shares are entitled to an enhanced special dividend equal to the amount by which (i) the Stated Value of the Series A Preferred Stock multiplied by (a) the sum of (I) the average of the |
Distributions Paid
The following distributions were declared and/or paid to the Company’s stockholders subsequent to September 30, 2024 (amounts in thousands):
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Series A Preferred Stock (1) | July 12, 2024 | September 25, 2024 | October 4, 2024 | $ | | $ | | |||||
Series A Preferred Stock (1) | October 14, 2024 | October 25, 2024 | November 5, 2024 |
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ILE Financing
On October 1, 2024, the Company, along with its unaffiliated joint venture partner, ILE, entered into a $
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KeyBank Credit Facility
On October 25, 2024, the Company, through a subsidiary of its Operating Partnership, entered into a credit agreement with KeyBank National Association (the “KeyBank Credit Facility”). The KeyBank Credit Facility provides for a revolving loan with a maximum commitment amount of $
Acquisition of Amira at Westly
On October 31, 2024, the Company, through BR Amira DST, a Delaware statutory trust and a wholly owned subsidiary of its Operating Partnership (the “Amira DST”), acquired a
Following the acquisition of Amira at Westly, the organizational structure with respect to the ownership of Amira at Westly is such that Amira at Westly is owned by the Amira DST, and the Amira DST is wholly owned by BHM Amira Investment Co, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Operating Partnership (“BHM Amira Investment Co”). BHM Amira Investment Co initially owns all Class 2 DST Interests in the Amira DST, which will be redeemed over time to permit the issuance of Class 1 DST Interests in the Amira DST to third party accredited investors therein as part of a private placement offering. Amira at Westly is subject to a Master Lease Agreement with BHM Amira Leaseco, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Operating Partnership (“BHM Amira Leaseco”), pursuant to which the Company, through BHM Amira Leaseco, receives and is obligated to pay rent received from Amira at Westly to the Amira DST.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements of Bluerock Homes Trust, Inc., and the notes thereto. As used herein, the terms “the Company”, “we”, “our”, and “us” refer to Bluerock Homes Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation formed on December 16, 2021, and, as required by context, Bluerock Residential Holdings, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, which we refer to as our “Operating Partnership,” and to their subsidiaries. We refer to Bluerock Homes Manager, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and an entity affiliated with the Company, as our Manager. This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contains forward-looking statements. The matters discussed in these forward-looking statements are subject to risk, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those made, projected or implied in the forward-looking statements.
Forward-Looking Statements
All statements other than statements of historical fact are “forward-looking statements” for purposes of federal and state securities laws and may be identified by words such as “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “goal,” “future,” “outlook,” “guidance,” “target,” “estimate” and similar words or expressions, including the negative version of such words and expressions. These forward-looking statements are based upon our present expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which we operate, and beliefs of and assumptions made by our management involve uncertainty that could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and are not guaranteed to occur. Furthermore, we disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, of new information, data or methods, future events or other changes. Investors should not place undue reliance upon these forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, our actual results and performance could differ materially from those set forth in these forward-looking statements due to numerous factors.
Additional factors that could have a material adverse effect on our operations and future prospects include, but are not limited to:
| ● | The impact of volatility in capital and credit markets, or unfavorable changes in economic conditions, including those caused by inflation and rising interest rates, in the markets in which we operate; |
| ● | The impact of epidemics, pandemics, or other outbreaks of illness, disease or virus (such as the outbreak of novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) and its variants) and the actions taken by government authorities and other related thereto, including the ability of our company, our properties and our tenants to operate; |
| ● | the factors included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including those set forth under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”; |
| ● | use of proceeds of our securities offerings; |
| ● | changes in national, regional and local economic conditions, which may be negatively impacted by concerns about inflation, deflation, government deficits, high unemployment rates, decreased consumer confidence and liquidity concerns, particularly in markets in which we have a high concentration of properties; |
| ● | fluctuations and relative increases in interest rates, which could adversely affect our ability to obtain financing on favorable terms or at all; |
| ● | the inability of tenants to pay rent; |
| ● | the existence and quality of the competition, such as the attractiveness of our properties as compared to our competitors’ properties based on considerations such as convenience of location, rental rates and safety record; |
| ● | increased operating costs, including increased real property taxes, homeowners association (“HOA”) fees, maintenance, insurance and utilities costs; |
| ● | weather conditions that may increase or decrease energy costs and other weather-related expenses; |
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| ● | oversupply of single-family housing or a reduction in demand for real estate in the markets in which our properties are located; |
| ● | costs and time period required to convert acquisitions to rental units; |
| ● | a favorable interest rate environment that may result in a significant number of potential residents of our properties deciding to purchase homes instead of renting; |
| ● | rules, regulations and/or policy initiatives by government and private actors, including HOAs, to discourage or deter the purchase of single-family properties by entities owned or controlled by institutional investors; |
| ● | our ability to lease newly acquired or newly constructed single-family units; |
| ● | changes in, or increased costs of compliance with, laws and/or governmental regulations, including those governing usage, zoning, the environment and taxes; |
| ● | rent control or stabilization laws, or other laws regulating rental housing, which could prevent us from raising rents to offset increases in operating costs; |
| ● | the board of directors’ determination as to timing and payment of dividends, and our ability to pay future distributions at the dividend rates we have paid (if any); |
| ● | our ability to qualify and maintain our qualification as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”); and |
| ● | litigation, including costs associated with prosecuting or defending claims and any adverse outcomes. |
Any of the assumptions underlying forward-looking statements could be inaccurate. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements included in this report. All forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this report and the risk that actual results will differ materially from the expectations expressed in this report will increase with the passage of time. Except as otherwise required by the federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date of this report, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or any other reason. The forward-looking statements should be read in light of the risk factors set forth in Item 1A of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 12, 2024, and subsequent filings by us with the SEC, or (“Risk Factors”).
Overview
We own and operate high-quality single-family properties located in attractive markets with a focus on the knowledge-economy and high-quality of life growth markets of the Sunbelt and Western United States. Our principal objective is to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns on investments where we believe we can drive growth in funds from operations and net asset value by acquiring pre-existing single-family residential units, developing build-to-rent communities, and through Value-Add renovations. Our Value-Add strategy focuses on repositioning lower-quality, less current assets to drive rent growth and expand margins to increase net operating income and maximize our return on investment.
As of September 30, 2024, we held twenty real estate investments, consisting of twelve consolidated investments and eight preferred equity and loan investments. The twenty investments represent an aggregate of 4,000 residential units, comprised of 2,742 consolidated units, of which 170 units are under development, and 1,258 units through preferred equity and loan investments, which includes planned units and those under development. As of September 30, 2024, our consolidated operating investments were approximately 90.5% occupied; excluding units classified as held for sale and down/renovation units, our consolidated operating investments were approximately 94.3% occupied.
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We have elected to be treated, and currently qualify, as a REIT for federal income tax purposes. As a REIT, we generally are not subject to corporate-level income taxes. To maintain our REIT status, we are required, among other requirements, to distribute annually at least 90% of our “REIT taxable income,” as defined by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), to our stockholders. If we fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, we would be subject to federal income tax on our taxable income at regular corporate tax rates and we would not be permitted to qualify as a REIT for four years following the year in which we lost our qualification. Such an event could materially and adversely affect our net income and results of operations. We intend to continue to organize and operate in such a manner as to remain qualified as a REIT.
Inflation and Related Economic Volatility
While inflationary pressures have shown signs of moderation, including a 50-basis point reduction in interest rates by the Federal Reserve in September 2024, we continue to monitor inflation and interest rates and resulting economic changes in credit and capital markets. Inflation and its related impacts, including increased prices for services and goods and higher interest rates and wages, and any policy interventions by the U.S. government, could negatively impact our residents’ ability to pay rents and our results of operations. Substantially all our leases are for a term of one year or less, which we believe mitigates our exposure to inflation, by permitting us to set rents commensurate with inflation (subject to rent regulations to the extent they apply and assuming our current or prospective residents will accept and can pay commensurate increased rents, of which there can be no assurance). Inflation could outpace any increases in rent and adversely affect us. We may not be able to mitigate the effects of inflation and related impacts, and the duration and extent of any prolonged periods of inflation, and any such related adverse effects on our results of operations and financial condition are unknown at this time. Inflation may also cause increased volatility in financial markets, which could affect our ability to access the capital markets or impact the cost or timing at which we are able to do so. Inflation may also increase the costs to complete our development projects, including costs of materials, labor and services from third-party contractors and suppliers. Higher construction costs could adversely impact our investments in real estate assets and our expected yields on development projects.
Additionally, developments in the banking industry in early 2023 caused uncertainty and concern regarding the strength of the banking system. As a result, the cost of obtaining debt from credit and capital markets increased as many lenders increased interest rates, enacted tighter lending standards, and reduced and, in some cases, ceased to provide funding to borrowers. Although our banking relationships are primarily with large national banks, a significant disruption to the banking system could lead to market-wide liquidity problems which could adversely affect our access to capital and our cost of capital. If we need to incur debt from a source other than our revolving credit facilities, we cannot be certain the additional financing will be available to the extent required and on acceptable terms. If debt financing on acceptable terms is not available, we may be unable to fully execute our growth strategy, otherwise take advantage of business opportunities, or respond to competitive pressures, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
Other weakened economic conditions, including job losses, high unemployment levels, stock market volatility, and uncertainty about the future, could adversely affect rental rates and occupancy levels. Unfavorable changes in economic conditions may have a material adverse impact on our cash flows and operating results.
Other Significant Developments
Investment Activity Summary
Provided below is a summary of our investment activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2024:
Acquisition of Villas at Huffmeister
On March 25, 2024, we, through a 95% owned joint venture entity, acquired a 294-unit single-family residential community located in Houston, Texas known as Villas at Huffmeister. The purchase price of $41.2 million was funded with a $24.3 million senior loan assumption secured by Villas at Huffmeister, along with cash of $18.1 million that we funded, inclusive of certain adjustments typical in such real estate transactions.
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Indigo Cove Interests
On June 27, 2024, we entered into a joint venture agreement with an unaffiliated third party (the “Indigo JV”) to develop approximately 82 build-to-rent, single-family residential units in Bluffton, South Carolina. We made a commitment to invest $5.3 million for preferred equity interests in the Indigo JV, of which $3.0 million had been funded as of September 30, 2024. We earn an accrued return on our outstanding capital contributions at a rate of 17.0% per annum compounded monthly, subject to a minimum return, with preferred return payments commencing in December 2025 contingent upon the property generating cash flows in excess of operating costs.
Acquisition of Avenue at Timberlin Park
On July 31, 2024, we acquired a 200-unit single-family residential community located in Jacksonville, Florida known as Avenue at Timberlin Park. We have a full ownership interest in the community, and the purchase price of $33.8 million was funded with a $23.7 million senior loan secured by Avenue at Timberlin Park, along with cash of $12.9 million that we funded, inclusive of certain adjustments typical in such real estate transactions.
Sale of Navigator Villas
Prior to the sale of the property, and to effectuate a tax-deferred exchange under Section 1031 of the Code, we purchased our joint venture partner’s interest in Navigator Villas for $2.9 million, inclusive of estimated post-close adjustments. On August 7, 2024, we closed on the sale of Navigator Villas located in Pasco, Washington for a sale price of $36.4 million, subject to certain prorations and adjustments typical in such real estate transactions. After deductions for the payoff of existing mortgage indebtedness encumbering the property in the amount of $19.5 million, the purchase price of the joint venture partner’s interest, the payment of early extinguishment of debt costs, and closing costs and fees, the sale of Navigator Villas generated net proceeds of approximately $12.7 million and a gain on sale of approximately $10.0 million. We recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of $0.1 million related to the sale.
Sale of Consolidated Operating Units
We closed on the following sales: one unit in the ILE portfolio, seven units in the Indy-Springfield portfolio, nine units in the Peak JV 2 portfolio, and thirty-four units in the Peak JV 3 portfolio, pursuant to the terms and conditions of multiple separate purchase and sales agreements. The fifty-one units were sold for an aggregate of approximately $8.9 million, subject to certain prorations and adjustments typical in such real estate transactions, and generated net proceeds of approximately $8.4 million and a gain on sales of approximately $0.9 million.
Loan Investments
We (i) provided funding in the aggregate amount of $24.6 million for the Wayford at Pringle loan investment, with a remaining commitment of $5.5 million to be funded, and (ii) received a full pay off on The Woods at Forest Hill loan investment in the aggregate amount of $8.5 million, which included principal investment of $8.3 million and accrued interest of $0.2 million.
Preferred Equity Investments
Our remaining preferred equity investment in the operating partnership of Peak Housing REIT was fully redeemed in the aggregate amount of $11.2 million, which included our principal investment of $10.6 million and accrued preferred return of $0.6 million. In addition, our preferred equity investment in The Woods at Forest Hill was partially redeemed in the aggregate amount of $3.8 million, which included principal investment of $2.1 million, accrued preferred return of $1.1 million, and a minimum multiple payment of $0.6 million.
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Held for Sale
At September 30, 2024, we classified an aggregate of 207 units as held for sale in our consolidated balance sheets, and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, we recorded an impairment of $0.9 million and $2.1 million, respectively, related to held for sale units which is included in gain on sale and impairment of real estate investments, net in our consolidated statements of operations. The 207 units classified as held for sale are included in the following portfolios: 4 units of ILE, 41 units of Indy-Springfield, 46 units of Peak JV 2, and all 116 units of Peak JV 3. These units were identified based on submarket analysis and individual unit-level operational review. Real estate assets classified as held for sale are reported at the lower of their carrying value or estimated fair value less costs to sell and are presented separately within operating real estate held for sale, net on our consolidated balance sheets.
Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we issued 3,459,331 shares of 6.0% Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Series A Preferred Stock”) at $25.00 per share (the “Stated Value”) under a continuous registered offering with net proceeds of approximately $76.7 million after (i) commissions, dealer manager fees and sales discounts of approximately $8.7 million, and (ii) costs related to establishing the offering of Series A Preferred Stock of approximately $1.2 million. As of September 30, 2024, we had issued a total of 3,896,006 shares of Series A Preferred Stock with total net proceeds of approximately $85.0 million after commissions, dealer manager fees, sales discounts and offering costs. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we, at the request of holders, redeemed 6,560 shares of Series A Preferred Stock through the issuance of 9,103 shares of Class A common stock.
In November 2023, we announced the payment of additional contingent special daily dividends with respect to our Series A Preferred Stock. This dividend was aggregated with the regular monthly dividend so as to effect a dividend rate of two percent over the average 10-Year Daily Treasury Par Yield Curve Rate with a floor of 6% annually, calculated and paid monthly. Commencing in November 2023, the Series A Preferred Stock additional contingent special dividend was declared for each month for which the Board declared the regular monthly dividend of $0.125 per outstanding share of Series A Preferred Stock. In May 2024, we announced the payment of an enhanced special dividend replacing the additional contingent special daily dividend. The enhanced special dividend is aggregated with the regular monthly dividend so as to effect a dividend rate of the average one-month Term SOFR rate plus two percent, subject to a 6.5% minimum and an 8.5% maximum annual rate, calculated and paid monthly. Commencing in May 2024, the Series A Preferred enhanced special dividend was declared for each month for which the Board declared the regular monthly dividend of $0.125 per outstanding share of Series A Preferred Stock.
Stockholders’ Equity
Our total stockholders’ equity decreased $4.5 million from $147.4 million as of December 31, 2023 to $142.9 million as of September 30, 2024. The decrease in our total stockholders’ equity is primarily attributable to $2.2 million related to the acquisition of noncontrolling interests, preferred dividends declared of $2.2 million, and an adjustment of $0.9 million for noncontrolling interest ownership in the Operating Partnership, partially offset by net income of $0.7 million.
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Results of Operations
The following is a summary of our consolidated real estate investments as of September 30, 2024:
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Avenue at Timberlin Park |
| Jacksonville, FL | 200 | 2001 | 100 | % | $ | 1,620 |
| 94.5 | % | 95.0 | % | |||
Ballast |
| AZ / CO / WA | 84 | 1998 | 95 | % |
| 2,104 |
| 90.5 | % | 90.5 | % | |||
Golden Pacific |
| IN / KS / MO | 169 | 1977 | 97 | % |
| 1,775 |
| 91.7 | % | 91.7 | % | |||
ILE |
| TX / SE US | 481 | 1991 | 95 | % |
| 1,872 |
| 92.9 | % | 93.7 | % | |||
Indy-Springfield |
| IN / MO | 327 | 1999 | 100 | % |
| 1,326 |
| 91.1 | % | 94.1 | % | |||
Peak JV 2 |
| Various / TX | 587 | 1980 | 80 | % |
| 1,313 |
| 85.2 | % | 93.1 | % | |||
Peak JV 3 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth, TX | 116 | 1960 | 56 | % |
| 1,266 |
| 64.7 | % | — | ||||
Savannah-84 |
| Savannah, GA | 84 | 2022 | 100 | % |
| 1,801 |
| 97.6 | % | 97.6 | % | |||
Villas at Huffmeister | Houston, TX | 294 | 2007 | 95 | % | 1,540 | 96.6 | % | 96.9 | % | ||||||
Wayford at Concord |
| Concord, NC | 150 | 2019 | 83 | % |
| 2,184 |
| 94.7 | % | 95.3 | % | |||
Yauger Park Villas |
| Olympia, WA | 80 | 2010 | 95 | % |
| 2,418 |
| 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | |||
Total Operating Units / Average |
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| 2,572 |
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| $ | 1,635 | (5) | 90.5 | % | 94.3 | % | ||||
Development Investment Name | ||||||||||||||||
Abode Wendell Fall (6) | Wendell, NC | 170 | — | 100 | % | — | — | — | ||||||||
Total Development Units | 170 | |||||||||||||||
Total Units | 2,742 | |||||||||||||||
| (1) | Total operating units includes an aggregate of 207 units classified as held for sale, with such units included in the following portfolios: 4 units of ILE, 41 units of Indy-Springfield, 46 units of Peak JV 2, and all 116 units of Peak JV 3. |
| (2) | Represents the average of the ending average effective rent per occupied unit as of the last day of each month in the three months ended September 30, 2024. |
| (3) | Percent occupied is calculated as (i) the number of units occupied as of September 30, 2024 divided by (ii) total number of units, expressed as a percentage. |
| (4) | Percent occupied is calculated as (i) the number of units occupied as of September 30, 2024 divided by (ii) total number of units, expressed as a percentage, and excludes 207 units classified as held for sale and an aggregate of 11 down/renovation units. |
| (5) | Total average rent includes the ending average effective rent per occupied unit for Navigator Villas as of the last day of July 2024. Navigator Villas was sold in August 2024. |
| (6) | Abode Wendell Falls is a build-to-rent development project expected to commence construction in the fourth quarter 2024. The total estimated project cost is $56.9 million, of which $6.9 million had been incurred as of September 30, 2024. |
The following is a summary of our consolidated operational results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 ($ in thousands, except average rental rates):
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Rental and other property revenues | $ | 11,976 | $ | 10,183 |
| 17.6 | % | $ | 34,670 | $ | 30,591 |
| 13.3 | % | |||
Property operating expenses | $ | 6,434 | $ | 5,094 |
| 26.3 | % | $ | 17,391 | $ | 14,233 |
| 22.2 | % | |||
Net operating income | $ | 5,542 | $ | 5,089 |
| 8.9 | % | $ | 17,279 | $ | 16,358 |
| 5.6 | % | |||
Average occupancy percentage (1)(2) |
| 90.9 | % |
| 91.1 | % | (20) | bps |
| 91.9 | % |
| 91.9 | % | — | ||
Average rental rate (2)(3) | $ | 1,635 | $ | 1,581 |
| 3.4 | % | $ | 1,617 | $ | 1,560 |
| 3.7 | % | |||
| (1) | Represents the average of the ending occupancy as of the last day of each month in the period presented for all units in our consolidated portfolio. |
| (2) | Amounts presented for the periods ended September 30, 2024 include Navigator Villas through July 2024. Navigator Villas was sold in August 2024. |
| (3) | Represents the average of the ending average effective rent per occupied unit as of the last day of each month in the period presented. |
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The following is a summary of our preferred equity and loan investments as of September 30, 2024:
Total Actual / | Actual / | Actual / | Actual / | |||||||||||||||||||
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Lease-up Investment Name |
| Location / Market |
| Number of Units |
| Cost (in millions) |
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| Cost Per Unit |
| Occupancy |
| Completion |
| % Occupied |
| Rent (1) | ||||
The Woods at Forest Hill (2) | Forest Hill, TX | 18 | $ | 17.1 | $ | 17.1 | $ | 225,000 | 4Q 2022 | 3Q 2023 | 72.2 | % | $ | 1,625 | ||||||||
Willow Park |
| Willow Park, TX |
| 58 | 17.1 |
| 17.1 |
| 294,828 |
| 2Q 2022 |
| 3Q 2023 | 79.3 | % | 2,362 | ||||||
The Cottages at Myrtle Beach |
| Myrtle Beach, SC |
| 294 |
| 63.2 | 63.2 | 214,966 |
| 2Q 2023 |
| 4Q 2023 | 77.9 | % | 1,743 | |||||||
The Cottage of Port St. Lucie |
| Port St. Lucie, FL |
| 286 | 69.6 |
| 69.3 |
| 243,357 |
| 2Q 2023 |
| 2Q 2024 | 78.7 | % |
| 2,133 | |||||
Chandler (3) | Chandler, AZ | 208 | 48.2 | 45.9 | 231,731 | 2Q 2024 | 3Q 2024 | 29.8 | % | 1,920 | ||||||||||||
Wayford at Pringle (4)(5) |
| Charlotte, NC |
| 102 |
| 37.2 |
| 31.6 |
| 364,706 |
| 1Q 2024 |
| 4Q 2024 | 60.8 | % |
| 2,453 | ||||
Wayford at Innovation Park (6) | Charlotte, NC | 210 | 62.0 | 54.7 | 295,238 | 3Q 2023 | 1Q 2025 | 50.0 | % | 1,994 | ||||||||||||
Total Lease-up Units |
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Indigo Cove (7) | Bluffton, SC | 82 | 30.2 | 7.0 | 368,293 | 4Q 2025 | 1Q 2026 | — | 3,095 | |||||||||||||
Total Development Units | 82 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Units/Average | 1,258 | $ | 2,073 | |||||||||||||||||||
| (1) | Represents the average pro forma effective monthly rent per occupied unit for all expected occupied units upon stabilization. |
| (2) | The Woods at Forest Hill unit count decreased from 76 units at December 31, 2023 to 18 units at September 30, 2024 resulting from the sales of 58 units during the nine months ended September 30, 2024. Proceeds from the sales of these units were used to fully pay off our loan investment, and partially redeem our preferred equity investment, in The Woods at Forest Hill. Construction cost amounts shown are based on the initial 76 units. Refer to Note 6 and Note 7 of our consolidated financial statements for further information. |
| (3) | Chandler commenced lease-up in June 2024. |
| (4) | Wayford at Pringle is a loan investment for which we disburse loan proceeds to the borrower for unit acquisitions upon construction completion. Of the total 102 build-to-rent units that are to be acquired, construction of 85 units was completed during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 for which we provided the borrower with loan proceeds for their acquisition. The cost to date amount represents outlays related to completed units and those under construction, and we estimate that all units will be completed and acquired, and our loan commitment fully funded, by the end of 2024. Refer to Note 6 of our consolidated financial statements for further information. |
| (5) | Wayford at Pringle commenced lease-up in February 2024. |
| (6) | Wayford at Innovation Park commenced lease-up in August 2023. |
| (7) | Indigo Cove had not commenced lease-up as of September 30, 2024. |
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
Revenue
Rental and other property revenues increased $1.8 million, or 18%, to $12.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to $10.2 million for the same prior year period. The increase was primarily due to: (i) the acquisition of 294 units at Villas at Huffmeister during the first quarter 2024 and 200 units at Avenue at Timberlin Park during the third quarter 2024, and (ii) rental rate improvements from our active management and organic market rent growth. The increase was partially offset by the sale of 176 units at Navigator Villas and 95 single family units in our portfolio since July 1, 2023.
Our average rent per occupied unit increased $54, or 3.4%, to $1,635 as compared to $1,581 during the prior year period. Average occupancy decreased 20 basis points from 91.1% to 90.9% on a year over year basis.
Interest income from loan investments amounted to $0.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to zero for the same prior year period due to three new loan investments since the fourth quarter 2023. We did not have any loan investments during the three months ended September 30, 2023.
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Expenses
Property operating expenses increased $1.3 million, or 25%, to $6.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to $5.1 million for the same prior year period. The increase was primarily due to: (i) the acquisition of 294 units at Villas at Huffmeister during the first quarter 2024 and 200 units at Avenue at Timberlin Park during the third quarter 2024, and (ii) an increase in turnover expenses subsequent to initial renovation completed in previous years. The increase was partially offset by the sale of 176 units at Navigator Villas and 95 single-family units since July 1, 2023. Property operating expenses consist of controllable (payroll, repairs and maintenance, turnover, administrative, advertising, and utilities) and non-controllable (real estate taxes and insurance) expenses. Controllable expenses were $3.5 million and $2.6 million, and non-controllable expenses were $2.9 million and $2.5 million, for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Property management and asset management fee expenses were $1.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to $1.1 million for the same prior year period. Property management fees are based on a stated percentage of property revenues and asset management fees are based on a stated percentage of capital contributions or assets under management, where applicable.
General and administrative expenses amounted to $2.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to $1.7 million for the same prior year period. Of the $2.5 million total expense for the three months ended September 30, 2024, $1.5 million related to direct costs incurred by us, while the remaining $1.0 million related to the operating expense reimbursement to our Manager, which includes rent, utilities, and IT expenses. The expense reimbursement to our Manager also included a $0.7 million reimbursement for accounting and legal services. Prior to the fourth quarter 2023, the Manager elected to not seek reimbursement for legal and accounting services during our first year of operations. For the third quarter 2024, we will pay the full operating expense reimbursement of $1.0 million to the Manager in cash; for the same prior year period, we paid the full operating expense reimbursement of $0.4 million to the Manager through the issuance of C-LTIP Units.
Management fees to related party amounted to $2.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to $2.0 million for the same prior year period. The increase was due to an increase in equity primarily from our continuous registered offering of Series A Preferred Stock, which began in the third quarter of 2023. For the third quarter 2024, we will pay the base management fee of $2.4 million to the Manager as one half (50%) in C-LTIP Units and the remainder in cash; for the same prior year period, we paid the full base management fee of $2.0 million to the Manager through the issuance of C-LTIP Units.
Weather-related losses amounted to $0.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to zero for the same prior year period. The 2024 expense primarily relates to hurricane damage in Texas.
Depreciation and amortization expenses were $4.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to $4.1 million for the same prior year period, with the increase primarily attributable to the acquisition of Villas at Huffmeister during the first quarter 2024.
Other Income and Expense
Other income and expense amounted to income of $8.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to income of $0.2 million for the same prior year period. This was due to a $10.3 million increase in gain on sales of real estate investments and a $0.6 million increase in interest income from our short-term cash investments. These income sources were partially offset by a $1.7 million net increase in interest expense primarily attributable to a decrease in the fair value of the interest rate caps and swaps and an increase in the outstanding debt to $231.8 million at September 30, 2024 as compared to $167.1 million at September 30, 2023 and a $1.0 million impairment on real estate.
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
Revenue
Rental and other property revenues increased $4.1 million, or 13%, to $34.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to $30.6 million for the same prior year period. The increase was primarily due to: (i) the acquisition of 294 units at Villas at Huffmeister during the first quarter 2024 and 200 units at Avenue at Timberlin Park during the third quarter 2024, and (ii) rental rate improvements from our active management and organic market rent growth. The increase was partially offset by the sale of 176 units of Navigator Villas and 104 single-family units in our portfolio since January 1, 2023.
Our average rent per occupied unit increased $57, or 3.7%, to $1,617 as compared to $1,560 during the prior year period. Average occupancy remained consistent at 91.9% on a year over year basis.
Interest income from loan investments amounted to $1.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to zero for the same prior year period due to three new loan investments since the fourth quarter 2023. We did not have any loan investments during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Expenses
Property operating expenses increased $3.2 million, or 23%, to $17.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to $14.2 million for the same prior year period. The increase was primarily due to: (i) the acquisition of 294 units at Villas at Huffmeister during the first quarter 2024 and 200 units at Avenue at Timberlin Park during the third quarter 2024, and (ii) an increase in turnover expenses subsequent to initial renovation completed in previous years. The increase was partially offset by the sale of 176 units at Navigator Villas and 104 single-family units since January 1, 2023. Property operating expenses consist of controllable (payroll, repairs and maintenance, turnover, administrative, advertising, and utilities) and non-controllable (real estate taxes and insurance) expenses. Controllable expenses were $9.2 million and $6.8 million, and non-controllable expenses were $8.2 million and $7.4 million, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Property management and asset management fee expenses were $3.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to $3.3 million for the same prior year period. Property management fees are based on a stated percentage of property revenues and asset management fees are based on a stated percentage of capital contributions or assets under management, where applicable.
General and administrative expenses amounted to $7.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to $5.5 million for the same prior year period. Of the $7.8 million total expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, $4.5 million related to direct costs incurred by us, while the remaining $3.3 million related to the operating expense reimbursement to our Manager, which includes rent, utilities, and IT expenses. The expense reimbursement to our Manager also included a $2.2 million reimbursement for accounting and legal services. Prior to the fourth quarter 2023, the Manager elected to not seek reimbursement for legal and accounting services during our first year of operations. Commencing with the operating expense reimbursement for the first quarter 2024, we paid, and expect to continue to pay, the operating expense reimbursement to the Manager entirely in cash; prior to the first quarter 2024, we paid the full operating expense reimbursement to the Manager through the issuance of C-LTIP Units.
Management fees to related party amounted to $6.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to $5.9 million for the same prior year period. The increase was due to an increase in equity primarily from our continuous registered offering of Series A Preferred Stock, which began in the third quarter of 2023. Commencing with the base management fee for the first quarter 2024, we paid, and expect to continue to pay, the base management fee to the Manager as one half (50%) in C-LTIP Units and the remainder in cash; prior to the first quarter 2024, we paid the full base management fee to the Manager through the issuance of C-LTIP Units.
Acquisition and other transaction costs amounted to zero for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to $1.8 million for the same prior year period. Acquisition costs can vary greatly, and the costs incurred in any given period may be significantly different in future periods. The 2023 expense primarily relates to the transition of property management services for over 1,000 homes.
Weather-related losses amounted to $0.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to zero for the same prior year period. The 2024 expense primarily relates to hurricane damage in Texas.
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Depreciation and amortization expenses were $13.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to $12.1 million for the same prior year period, with the increase primarily attributable to the acquisition of Villas at Huffmeister during the first quarter 2024.
Other Income and Expense
Other income and expense amounted to income of $8.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to income of $2.1 million for the same prior year period. This was due to a $10.3 million increase in gain on sales of real estate investments and a $2.2 million increase in interest income from our short-term cash investments. These income sources were partially offset by a $4.1 million net increase in interest expense primarily attributable to a decrease in the fair value of the interest rate caps and swaps and an increase in the outstanding debt to $231.8 million at September 30, 2024 as compared to $153.2 million at December 31, 2022, a $2.2 million impairment on real estate, and a $0.3 million increase in provision for credit losses.
Net Operating Income
We believe that net operating income (“NOI”) is a useful measure of our operating performance. We define NOI as total property revenues less total property operating expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization and interest. Other REITs may use different methodologies for calculating NOI, and accordingly, our NOI may not be comparable to other REITs. NOI also is a computation made by analysts and investors to measure a real estate company’s operating performance.
We believe that this measure provides an operating perspective not immediately apparent from operating income or net income prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). NOI allows us to evaluate the operating performance of our properties because it measures the core operations of property performance by excluding corporate level expenses and other items not related to property operating performance and captures trends in rental housing and property operating expenses.
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However, NOI should only be used as a supplemental measure of our financial performance. The following table reflects net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders together with a reconciliation to NOI, as computed in accordance with GAAP, for the periods presented (amounts in thousands):
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||
| 2024 |
| 2023 |
| 2024 |
| 2023 | |||||
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders | $ | 921 | $ | (1,068) | $ | (1,731) | $ | (2,943) | ||||
Add back: Net income (loss) attributable to Operating Partnership Units |
| 2,010 |
| (2,142) | (3,695) | (5,780) | ||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders and unit holders |
| 2,931 |
| (3,210) | (5,426) | (8,723) | ||||||
Net loss attributable to partially owned properties’ noncontrolling interests |
| (796) |
| (420) | (1,776) | (1,364) | ||||||
Real estate depreciation and amortization |
| 4,851 |
| 4,062 | 13,604 | 11,975 | ||||||
Non-real estate depreciation and amortization |
| 35 |
| 45 | 118 | 158 | ||||||
Non-cash interest expense |
| 450 |
| 830 | 1,116 | 1,945 | ||||||
Unrealized loss on derivatives |
| 1,888 |
| 698 | 3,444 | 1,336 | ||||||
Provision for credit losses |
| 48 |
| 37 | 214 | 63 | ||||||
Property management and asset management fees |
| 1,181 |
| 1,113 | 3,472 | 3,308 | ||||||
Management fees to related party |
| 2,377 |
| 1,993 | 6,621 | 5,875 | ||||||
Acquisition and other transaction costs |
| 17 |
| 7 | 21 | 1,787 | ||||||
Corporate operating expenses | 2,448 | 1,668 | 7,746 | 5,423 | ||||||||
Weather-related losses, net | 178 | — | 178 | (17) | ||||||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt costs | 118 | — | 118 | — | ||||||||
Interest income | (1,585) | (923) | (3,918) | (1,665) | ||||||||
Preferred stock dividends | 1,412 | 12 | 2,227 | 12 | ||||||||
Preferred stock accretion | — | — | 181 | — | ||||||||
Other (income) expense, net |
| (166) |
| 165 | (106) | 121 | ||||||
Income from preferred equity investments |
| (2,721) |
| (2,959) | (8,308) | (8,649) | ||||||
Interest income from loan investments |
| (730) |
| — | (1,735) | — | ||||||
Gain on sale and impairment of real estate investments, net | (9,304) | — | (8,770) | (661) | ||||||||
Total property income |
| 2,632 |
| 3,118 | 9,021 | 10,924 | ||||||
Add back: Interest expense |
| 2,910 |
| 1,971 | 8,258 | 5,434 | ||||||
Net operating income | $ | 5,542 | $ | 5,089 | $ | 17,279 | $ | 16,358 | ||||
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity is a measure of our ability to meet potential cash requirements, both short- and long-term. Our primary short-term liquidity requirements historically have related to (i) our operating expenses and other general business needs, (ii) investment in real estate, (iii) distributions to stockholders, (iv) committed investments and capital requirements to fund development and renovations at existing properties, (v) ongoing commitments to repay borrowings, including our revolving credit facilities and our maturing debt, and (vi) Class A common stock repurchases under our stock repurchase plan.
Our ability to access capital on favorable terms as well as to use cash from operations to continue to meet our short-term liquidity needs could be affected by various risks and uncertainties, including the risks detailed in Part I, Item 1A titled “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 as filed with the SEC on March 12, 2024. While consolidated occupancy excluding units classified as held for sale and down/renovation units remains strong at 94.3% as of September 30, 2024, in future periods we may experience reduced levels of tenant retention, and reduced foot traffic and lease applications from prospective tenants.
In general, we believe our available cash balances, cash flows from operations, proceeds from the offering of our Series A Preferred Stock, proceeds from our revolving credit facilities, proceeds from future mortgage debt financings for acquisitions and/or development projects, and other financing arrangements will be sufficient to fund our liquidity requirements with respect to our existing portfolio for the next 12 months. In general, we expect that our results related to our existing portfolio will improve in future periods as a result of anticipated future investments in and acquisitions of single-family residential properties and build-to-rent development properties.
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We believe we will be able to meet our primary liquidity requirements going forward through, among other sources:
| ● | $155.1 million in cash available at September 30, 2024; |
| ● | capacity of $65 million, of which approximately $13 million was available at September 30, 2024, on our revolving credit facilities; |
| ● | proceeds from future mortgage debt financings for acquisitions and/or development projects; |
| ● | cash generated from operating activities; and |
| ● | proceeds from the offering of our Series A Preferred Stock and potential offerings of common and preferred stock, as well as issuances of units of limited partnership interest in our Operating Partnership (“OP Units”). |
The following table summarizes our contractual obligations as of September 30, 2024 related to our mortgage notes secured by our properties and revolving credit facilities. At September 30, 2024, our estimated future required payments on these obligations were as follows (amounts in thousands):
| Total |
| 2024 |
| 2025-2026 |
| 2027-2028 |
| Thereafter | ||||||
Mortgages Payable (Principal) | $ | 126,849 |
| $ | 413 |
| $ | 39,177 |
| $ | 6,809 |
| $ | 80,450 | |
Revolving Credit Facilities |
| 105,000 | 20,000 | 85,000 | — | — | |||||||||
Estimated Interest Payments on Mortgages Payable and Revolving Credit Facilities |
| 29,808 |
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| 3,513 |
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| 13,741 |
|
| 9,934 |
|
| 2,620 | |
Total | $ | 261,657 |
| $ | 23,926 |
| $ | 137,918 |
| $ | 16,743 |
| $ | 83,070 | |
Estimated interest payments are based on the stated rates for mortgage notes payable assuming the interest rate in effect for the most recent quarter remains in effect through the respective maturity dates.
As of September 30, 2024, we have contractual commitments to fund future cash obligations in certain of our loan and preferred equity investments in the aggregate of $7.8 million. In addition, we have made a commitment to fund the total estimated project costs of $56.9 million for the development of Abode Wendell Falls, a 170-unit build-to-rent development project in Wendell, North Carolina. As of September 30, 2024, the remaining estimated project costs to complete Abode Wendell Falls is $50.0 million.
As equity capital market conditions permit, we may supplement our capital for short-term liquidity needs with proceeds of potential offerings of our common and preferred stock, as well as the issuance of OP Units. Given the significant volatility in the trading price of REIT equities and our otherwise stable financial condition and liquidity position, we cannot provide assurances that these offerings are a likely source of capital to meet short-term liquidity needs.
On February 13, 2024, our board of directors (the “Board”) authorized a stock repurchase plan for the repurchase, from time to time, of up to an aggregate of $5 million of our outstanding shares of Class A common stock, with such repurchases to be conducted in accordance with the requirements of Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) and subject to Rule 10b-5 of the Exchange Act. The repurchase plan has a term of one year and may be discontinued at any time. The extent to which we repurchase shares of our Class A common stock under the repurchase plan, and the timing of any such repurchases, depends on a variety of factors including general business and market conditions and other corporate considerations. We expect to repurchase shares of our Class A common stock through open market transactions subject to market conditions, certain price limitations and other conditions established under the plan. Open market repurchases will be structured to occur in conformity with the method, timing, price and volume requirements of Rule 10b-18 of the Exchange Act. As of September 30, 2024, we had not made any repurchases of our Class A common stock.
Our primary long-term liquidity requirements relate to (i) costs for additional single-family residential investments, including build-to-rent development projects, (ii) repayment of long-term debt and our revolving credit facilities, (iii) capital expenditures, (iv) cash redemption requirements related to our Series A Preferred Stock, and (v) Class A common stock repurchases under our stock repurchase plan.
We intend to finance our long-term liquidity requirements with net proceeds of additional issuances of common and preferred stock, including issuances in connection with the continuous registered offering of our Series A Preferred Stock, our revolving credit facilities, as well as future acquisition or project-based borrowings. Our success in meeting these requirements will therefore depend upon our ability to access capital. Further, our ability to access equity capital is dependent upon, among other things, general market conditions for REITs and the capital markets in general, market perceptions about us and our asset class, and current trading prices of our securities.
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As we did in the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we may also selectively sell consolidated operating assets at appropriate times, which would be expected to generate cash sources for both our short-term and long-term liquidity needs.
We may also meet our long-term liquidity needs through borrowings from a number of sources, either at the corporate or project level. We believe our revolving credit facilities will serve as our primary debt source that will continue to enable us to deploy our capital more efficiently and provide capital structure flexibility as we grow our asset base. In addition to restrictive covenants, our revolving credit facilities contain material financial covenants. At September 30, 2024, we were in compliance with all covenants under our credit facilities. We will continue to monitor the debt markets, including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and as market conditions permit, access borrowings that are advantageous to us.
If we are unable to obtain financing on favorable terms or at all, we would likely need to curtail our investment activities, including acquisitions and improvements to and developments of real properties, which could limit our growth prospects. This, in turn, could reduce cash available for distribution to our stockholders and may hinder our ability to raise capital by issuing more securities or borrowing more money. We also may be forced to dispose of assets at inopportune times to maintain REIT qualification and Investment Company Act exemption.
We expect to maintain a distribution on our Series A Preferred Stock in accordance with the terms which require monthly dividends. While our distributions through September 30, 2024 have been paid from cash flow from operations and in accordance with our policy, distributions in the future may be paid from cash flow from operations, proceeds from the offering of our Series A Preferred Stock, the sales of assets, and additional sources, such as from borrowings.
We have notes receivable in conjunction with properties that are in lease-up. To date, these investments have been structured as senior loans, and in the future, we may also provide mezzanine financing to these types of projects. The notes receivable provide a current stated return and require repayment based on a fixed maturity date. If the property does not repay the notes receivable upon maturity, our income, FFO, CFFO and cash flows could be reduced below the stated returns currently being recognized if the property does not produce sufficient cash flow to pay its operating expenses and debt service, or to refinance its debt obligations.
We also have preferred equity interests in properties that are in various stages of development and in lease-up, and our preferred equity investments are structured to provide a current and/or accrued preferred return during all phases. Each joint venture in which we own a preferred equity interest is required to redeem our preferred equity interests, plus any accrued preferred return, based on a fixed maturity date, generally in relation to the property’s construction loan or mortgage loan maturity. Upon redemption of the preferred equity interests, our income, FFO, CFFO and cash flows could be reduced below the preferred returns currently being recognized. Alternatively, if the joint ventures do not redeem our preferred equity interest when required, our income, FFO, CFFO and cash flows could be reduced if the development project does not produce sufficient cash flow to pays its operating expenses, debt service and preferred return obligations. As we evaluate our capital position and capital allocation strategy, we may consider alternative means of financing our development loan and preferred equity investment activities at the subsidiary level.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of September 30, 2024, we have off-balance sheet arrangements that may have a material effect on our financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital resources or capital expenditures. At September 30, 2024, we own interests in six joint ventures that are accounted for as held to maturity debt securities.
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
As of September 30, 2024, we held twenty real estate investments, consisting of twelve consolidated investments and eight preferred equity and loan investments, with the twenty investments representing an aggregate of 4,000 residential units. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, net cash provided by operating activities was $4.1 million after net loss of $4.8 million was adjusted for the following:
| ● | non-cash items of $9.4 million; |
| ● | an increase in accounts payable and other accrued liabilities of $3.2 million; |
| ● | distributions of income and income from preferred equity investments of $2.1 million; and |
| ● | an increase in due to affiliates, net of $0.1 million; offset by: |
| ● | an increase in accounts receivable, prepaids and other assets of $5.2 million; and |
| ● | an increase in notes and accrued interest receivable of $0.7 million. |
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, net cash used in investing activities was $22.4 million, primarily due to the following:
| ● | $51.5 million used in acquiring consolidated real estate investments; |
| ● | $24.6 million used in investments in notes receivable; |
| ● | $5.9 million used on capital expenditures; |
| ● | $3.0 million used in investments in preferred equity investments; and |
| ● | $2.7 million paid for an interest rate cap; offset by: |
| ● | $44.0 million of proceeds from sales of real estate investments; |
| ● | $12.8 million of proceeds from the redemption of preferred equity investments; |
| ● | $8.3 million of repayments of notes receivable; and |
| ● | $0.1 million of insurance proceeds related to real estate investments. |
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, net cash provided by financing activities was $96.8 million, due to the following:
| ● | net proceeds of $76.7 million from the issuance of shares of Series A Preferred Stock; |
| ● | $35.0 million of proceeds from revolving credit facilities; |
| ● | $23.7 million of borrowings on mortgages payable; and |
| ● | $1.0 million of contributions from noncontrolling interests; offset by: |
| ● | $21.3 million of repayments on our mortgages payable including prepayment penalties; |
| ● | $8.5 million of distributions to noncontrolling interests; |
| ● | $3.9 million of distributions to common stockholders; |
| ● | $2.6 million used in the purchase of interests from noncontrolling interests; |
| ● | $1.7 million of distributions to preferred stockholders; |
| ● | $1.5 million of payments of deferred financing fees; and |
| ● | $0.1 million of distributions paid to partially owned properties’ noncontrolling interests. |
Capital Expenditures
The following table summarizes our total capital expenditures for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (amounts in thousands):
Nine Months Ended | ||||||
September 30, | ||||||
| 2024 |
| 2023 | |||
Redevelopment/renovations | $ | 2,568 | $ | 3,917 | ||
Routine capital expenditures | 2,939 | 2,268 | ||||
Normally recurring capital expenditures | 470 | 314 | ||||
Total capital expenditures | $ | 5,977 |
| $ | 6,499 | |
Redevelopment and renovation costs are non-recurring capital expenditures for significant projects, such as preparing a unit for rental. The renovation work varies, but may include flooring, cabinetry, paint, plumbing, appliances and other items required to make the unit rent ready. Routine capital expenditures are necessary non-revenue generating improvements that extend the useful life of the property and that are less frequent in nature, such as roof repairs and concrete work/asphalt resurfacing. Normally recurring capital expenditures are necessary non-revenue generating improvements that occur on a regular ongoing basis, such as flooring and appliances.
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Funds from Operations and Core Funds from Operations Attributable to Common Stockholders and Unit Holders
We believe that funds from operations (“FFO”), as defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”), and core funds from operations (“CFFO”) are important non-GAAP supplemental measures of operating performance for a REIT.
FFO attributable to common stockholders and unit holders is a non-GAAP financial measure that is widely recognized as a measure of REIT operating performance. We consider FFO to be an appropriate supplemental measure of our operating performance as it is based on a net income analysis of property portfolio performance that excludes non-cash items such as depreciation. The historical accounting convention used for real estate assets requires straight-line depreciation of buildings and improvements, which implies that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time. Since real estate values historically rise and fall with market conditions, presentations of operating results for a REIT, using historical accounting for depreciation, could be less informative. We define FFO, consistent with the NAREIT definition, as net income (loss), computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding gains or losses on sales of depreciable real estate property, plus depreciation and amortization of real estate assets, plus impairment write-downs of certain real estate assets and investments in entities where the impairment is directly attributable to decreases in the value of depreciable real estate held by the entity. Adjustments for notes receivable, preferred equity investments and joint ventures will be calculated to reflect FFO on the same basis.
CFFO makes certain adjustments to FFO, removing the effect of items that do not reflect ongoing property operations such as acquisition and other transaction costs, non-cash interest, unrealized gains or losses on derivatives, provision for (recovery of) credit losses, losses on extinguishment of debt and debt modification costs (includes prepayment penalties incurred and the write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs and fair market value adjustments of assumed debt), one-time weather-related costs, equity compensation expense, and preferred stock accretion. We believe that CFFO is helpful to investors as a supplemental performance measure because it excludes the effects of certain items which can create significant earnings volatility, but which do not directly relate to our core recurring property operations. As a result, we believe that CFFO can help facilitate comparisons of operating performance between periods and provides a more meaningful predictor of future earnings potential.
Our calculation of CFFO differs from the methodology used for calculating CFFO by certain other REITs and, accordingly, our CFFO may not be comparable to CFFO reported by other REITs. Our management utilizes FFO and CFFO as measures of our operating performance after adjustment for certain non-cash items, such as depreciation and amortization expenses, and acquisition and other transaction costs that are required by GAAP to be expensed but may not necessarily be indicative of current operating performance and that may not accurately compare our operating performance between periods. Furthermore, although FFO and CFFO and other supplemental performance measures are defined in various ways throughout the REIT industry, we also believe that FFO and CFFO may provide us and our stockholders with an additional useful measure to compare our financial performance to certain other REITs.
Neither FFO nor CFFO is equivalent to net income (loss), including net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders, or cash generated from operating activities determined in accordance with GAAP. Furthermore, FFO and CFFO do not represent amounts available for management’s discretionary use because of needed capital replacement or expansion, debt service obligations or other commitments or uncertainties. Neither FFO nor CFFO should be considered as an alternative to net income, including net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders, as an indicator of our operating performance or as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities as a measure of our liquidity.
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The table below presents our calculation of FFO and CFFO for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 ($ in thousands):
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||
| 2024 |
| 2023 |
| 2024 |
| 2023 | |||||
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders | $ | 921 | $ | (1,068) | $ | (1,731) | $ | (2,943) | ||||
Add back: Net income (loss) attributable to Operating Partnership Units |
| 2,010 |
| (2,142) |
| (3,695) |
| (5,780) | ||||
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders and unit holders |
| 2,931 |
| (3,210) |
| (5,426) |
| (8,723) | ||||
Real estate depreciation and amortization |
| 4,851 | 4,062 |
| 13,604 |
| 11,975 | |||||
Gain on sale and impairment of real estate investments, net |
| (9,304) | — |
| (8,770) |
| (661) | |||||
Adjustment for partially owned properties’ noncontrolling interests | (573) | (422) | (1,500) | (1,230) | ||||||||
FFO attributable to common stockholders and unit holders |
| (2,095) | 430 |
| (2,092) |
| 1,361 | |||||
Acquisition and other transaction costs |
| 17 | 7 |
| 21 |
| 1,787 | |||||
Non-cash interest expense |
| 450 | 830 |
| 1,116 |
| 1,945 | |||||
Unrealized loss on derivatives |
| 1,888 | 698 |
| 3,444 |
| 1,336 | |||||
Provision for credit losses |
| 48 | 37 |
| 214 |
| 63 | |||||
Weather-related losses, net |
| 178 |
| — |
| 178 |
| (17) | ||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt costs |
| 118 | — |
| 118 |
| — | |||||
Non-real estate depreciation and amortization |
| 35 | 45 |
| 118 |
| 158 | |||||
Other (income) expense, net |
| (166) | 165 |
| (106) |
| 121 | |||||
Non-cash equity compensation | 2,068 | 3,097 | 5,747 | 8,993 | ||||||||
Preferred stock accretion | — | — | 181 | — | ||||||||
Adjustment for partially owned properties’ noncontrolling interests | (112) | (45) | (244) | (478) | ||||||||
CFFO attributable to common stockholders and unit holders | $ | 2,429 | $ | 5,264 | $ | 8,695 | $ | 15,269 | ||||
Per Share and Unit Information: | ||||||||||||
FFO attributable to common stockholders and unit holders - diluted | $ | (0.17) | $ | 0.04 | $ | (0.17) | $ | 0.12 | ||||
CFFO attributable to common stockholders and unit holders - diluted | $ | 0.20 | $ | 0.45 | $ | 0.71 | $ | 1.33 | ||||
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Weighted average common shares and units outstanding - diluted | 12,324,022 |
| 11,566,742 | 12,180,721 | 11,449,459 | |||||||
Operating cash flow, FFO and CFFO may also be used to fund all or a portion of certain capitalizable items that are excluded from FFO and CFFO.
Presentation of this information is intended to assist the reader in comparing the sustainability of the operating performance of different REITs, although it should be noted that not all REITs calculate FFO or CFFO the same way, so comparisons with other REITs may not be meaningful. FFO or CFFO should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders or as an indication of our liquidity, nor is either indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs, including our ability to make distributions. Both FFO and CFFO should be reviewed in connection with other GAAP measurements.
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Distributions
Declaration Date |
| Record Date |
| Amount |
| Paid / Payable Date | |
Class A common stock Special Dividend | |||||||
December 19, 2023 | December 29, 2023 | $ | 1.00 | January 5, 2024 | |||
Class C common stock Special Dividend | |||||||
December 19, 2023 | December 29, 2023 | $ | 1.00 | January 5, 2024 | |||
Series A Preferred Stock (1) | |||||||
October 13, 2023 | December 22, 2023 | $ | 0.125 | January 5, 2024 | |||
January 15, 2024 | January 25, 2024 | 0.125 | February 5, 2024 | ||||
January 15, 2024 |
| February 23, 2024 | 0.125 | March 5, 2024 | |||
January 15, 2024 | March 25, 2024 | 0.125 | April 5, 2024 | ||||
April 12, 2024 | April 25, 2024 | 0.125 | May 3, 2024 | ||||
April 12, 2024 | May 24, 2024 | 0.125 | June 5, 2024 | ||||
April 12, 2024 | June 25, 2024 | 0.125 | July 5, 2024 | ||||
July 12, 2024 | July 25, 2024 | 0.125 | August 5, 2024 | ||||
July 12, 2024 | August 23, 2024 | 0.125 | September 5, 2024 | ||||
July 12, 2024 | September 25, 2024 | 0.125 | October 4, 2024 | ||||
Series A Preferred Special Dividend (2) | |||||||
November 7, 2023 | Each day of December 1 - 31, 2023 | $ | 0.002469 | January 5, 2024 | |||
January 15, 2024 | Each day of January 1 - 31, 2024 | 0.000337 | February 5, 2024 | ||||
January 15, 2024 | Each day of February 1 - 29, 2024 | 0.003458 | March 5, 2024 | ||||
January 15, 2024 | Each day of March 1 - 31, 2024 | 0.004603 | April 5, 2024 | ||||
April 12, 2024 | Each day of April 1 - 30, 2024 | 0.009953 | May 3, 2024 | ||||
Series A Preferred Enhanced Special Dividend (3) | |||||||
May 3, 2024 | May 24, 2024 | $ | 0.027507 | June 5, 2024 | |||
May 3, 2024 | June 25, 2024 | 0.027775 | July 5, 2024 | ||||
July 12, 2024 | July 25, 2024 | 0.027862 | August 5, 2024 | ||||
July 12, 2024 | August 23, 2024 | 0.027633 | September 5, 2024 | ||||
July 12, 2024 | September 25, 2024 | 0.022237 | October 4, 2024 | ||||
| (1) | Holders of record of newly issued Series A Preferred Stock shares that are held only a portion of the applicable monthly dividend period will receive a prorated dividend based on the actual number of days in the applicable dividend period during which each such share of Series A Preferred Stock was outstanding. |
| (2) | Holders of record of Series A Preferred Stock shares as of the close of business on each day of the applicable month were entitled to additional contingent special daily dividends for each such day, to be aggregated and payable (if at all) on the payable date, in each case equal to the amount (if any) by which (i) the Stated Value of the Series A Preferred Stock multiplied by (a) the sum of (I) the average 10-year Daily Treasury Par Yield Curve Rate for the period from the 26th of the prior month to the 25th of the applicable month (as reported by the United States Department of the Treasury), plus (II) two percent, divided by (b) twelve, divided further by (c) the actual number of days in the applicable month, exceeds (ii) the quotient of (a) $0.125 divided by (b) the actual number of days in the applicable month. |
| (3) | Holders of record of Series A Preferred Stock shares are entitled to an enhanced special dividend, which replaces the additional contingent special daily dividends, equal to the amount by which (i) the Stated Value of the Series A Preferred Stock multiplied by (a) the sum of (I) the average of the one-month Term SOFR for each day commencing on the 26th of the prior month to the 25th of the applicable month, plus (II) two percent, divided by (b) twelve, exceeds (ii) the standard monthly dividend of $0.125 per share of Series A Preferred Stock. The enhanced special dividend will be aggregated with the standard monthly dividend so as to effect a dividend rate on the Series A Preferred Stock that is subject to a 6.5% minimum and 8.5% maximum annual rate. |
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A portion of each dividend may constitute a return of capital for tax purposes. There is no assurance that we will continue to declare dividends or at this rate. Holders of OP Units, LTIP Units and C-LTIP Units are entitled to receive “distribution equivalents” at the same time as dividends are paid to holders of our Class A common stock.
Our Board will determine the amount of dividends to be paid to our stockholders. The determination of our Board will be based on several factors, including funds available from operations, our capital expenditure requirements and the annual distribution requirements necessary to maintain our REIT status for federal income tax purposes. As a result, our distribution rate and payment frequency may vary from time to time. However, to maintain our REIT status for tax purposes, we must make distributions equal to at least 90% of our “REIT taxable income”, as defined by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, determined without regard to the dividends paid deduction and excluding net capital gains, to our stockholders each year. While our policy is generally to pay distributions from cash flow from operations, we may declare distributions in excess of funds from operations.
Significant Accounting Policies and Critical Accounting Estimates
Our significant accounting policies and critical accounting estimates are disclosed in Note 2, “Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” of our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Subsequent Events
Other than the items disclosed in Note 15 “Subsequent Events” to our interim Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended September 30, 2024, no material events have occurred that required recognition or disclosure in these financial statements. Refer to Note 15 of our interim Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
We are exposed to interest rate risk primarily through borrowing activities. There is inherent roll-over risk for borrowings as they mature and are renewed at current market rates. The extent of this risk is not quantifiable or predictable because of the variability of future interest rates and our future financing requirements. We are not subject to foreign exchange rates or commodity price risk, and all our financial instruments were entered into for other than trading purposes.
Our interest rate risk is monitored using a variety of techniques. The table below ($ in thousands) presents the principal payments and the weighted average interest rates on outstanding debt, by year of expected maturity, to evaluate the expected cash flows and sensitivity to interest rate changes. Fair value adjustments and unamortized deferred financing costs, net, of approximately $(4.3) million are excluded.
| 2024 |
| 2025 |
| 2026 |
| 2027 |
| 2028 |
| Thereafter |
| Total |
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Mortgage Notes Payable | $ | 413 | $ | 1,859 | $ | 37,318 | $ | 1,107 | $ | 5,702 | $ | 80,450 | $ | 126,849 | ||||||||
Weighted Average Interest Rate |
| 4.01 | % |
| 3.97 | % |
| 4.12 | % |
| 5.26 | % |
| 5.90 | % |
| 5.71 | % |
| 5.22 | % | |
Revolving Credit Facilities | $ | 20,000 | $ | 85,000 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 105,000 | ||||||||
Weighted Average Interest Rate |
| 7.97 | % |
| 8.00 | % |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| — |
| 7.99 | % | |||||
The fair value of mortgages payable is estimated at $124.1 million at September 30, 2024.
The table above incorporates those exposures that exist at September 30, 2024; it does not consider those exposures or positions which could arise after that date. As a result, our ultimate realized gain or loss with respect to interest rate fluctuations will depend on the exposures that arise during the period and interest rates.
At September 30, 2024, we had interest rate caps and swaps, which are not accounted for as hedges, that we primarily use as part of our interest rate risk management strategy. Our interest rate caps and swaps mitigate our exposure to interest rate risk by providing a ceiling on the underlying interest rate for $128.5 million of our debt.
Based on our debt outstanding and interest rates in effect at September 30, 2024, a 100-basis point increase or decrease in interest rates on the portion of our debt bearing interest at variable rates would increase interest expense by approximately $50,000 or decrease interest expense by approximately $50,000, respectively, for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain “disclosure controls and procedures,” as defined in Rule 13a-15(b) and Rule 15d-15(b) of the Exchange Act, which are controls and other procedures that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures also include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Management recognizes, however, that a controls system, no matter how well designed and operated, cannot provide absolute assurance that the objectives of the controls systems are met, and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud or error, if any, within a company have been detected.
In connection with our existing disclosure controls and procedures, in late September 2024, we determined that a Current Report on Form 8-K was required to be filed in connection with the acquisition of a real estate operation during the first quarter of 2024. Such Form 8-K has been filed prior to the filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The delinquent Form 8-K filing was an isolated incident.
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we evaluated, as of September 30, 2024, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e), taking into account the circumstances relating to the delinquent Form 8-K, and our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of September 30, 2024, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective. Notwithstanding the fact that the delinquent Form 8-K was detected in connection with our existing disclosure controls and procedures, we have nonetheless instituted additional procedures designed to ensure timely filings in the future.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2024 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
None.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Other than the following, there have been no material changes to our potential risks and uncertainties as presented in the section titled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 as filed with the SEC on March 12, 2024.
Your interests could be subordinated and/or diluted by the incurrence of additional debt, the issuance of additional shares of preferred stock, including additional shares of Series A Preferred Stock, and by other transactions.
As of September 30, 2024, our total indebtedness was approximately $231.8 million, which includes $105.0 million outstanding under our revolving credit facilities. We may incur significant additional debt in the future. The Series A Preferred Stock is subordinate to all our existing and future debt and liabilities and those of our subsidiaries. Our future debt may include restrictions on our ability to pay dividends to preferred stockholders in the event of a default under the debt facilities or under other circumstances. In addition, our charter currently authorizes the issuance of up to 250,000,000 shares of preferred stock in one or more classes or series, of which 30,000,000 have been classified as shares of Series A Preferred Stock. As of September 30, 2024, we had issued and outstanding 3,889,446 shares of Series A Preferred Stock. The issuance of additional preferred stock on parity with or senior to the Series A Preferred Stock or any other class or series of preferred stock would dilute the interests of the holders of shares of preferred stock of the applicable class or series, and any issuance of preferred stock senior to the Series A Preferred Stock or any other class or series of preferred stock, or any issuance of additional indebtedness, could affect our ability to pay dividends on, redeem or pay the liquidation preference on any or all of the foregoing class or series of preferred stock. We may issue preferred stock on parity with the Series A Preferred Stock without the consent of the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock. Other than the right of holders to cause us to redeem the Series A Preferred Stock upon a change of control, none of the provisions relating to the Series A Preferred Stock or any other class or series of preferred stock relate to or limit our indebtedness or afford the holders of shares thereof protection in the event of a highly leveraged or other transaction, including a merger or the sale, lease or conveyance of all or substantially all our assets or business, that might adversely affect the holders of such shares.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
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Item 5. Other Information
During the quarter ended September 30, 2024, none of our directors or officers (as defined in Section 16 of the Exchange Act)
Extension of Exemption from 9.8% Ownership Limitation
As previously disclosed in the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 12, 2023 by the Company, on June 28, 2023, pursuant to Section 6.1.8 of Article VI of the Company’s Second Articles of Amendment and Restatement dated October 5, 2022 (the “Charter”), the Board adopted resolutions decreasing each of the Aggregate Share Ownership Limit and the Common Share Ownership Limit (each as defined in the Charter) from 9.8% to 8.75% (in value or in number of shares, whichever is more restrictive) for all stockholders of the Company that are not Excepted Holders (as defined in the Charter) (collectively, the “Decreased Ownership Limits”), in connection with an exemption granted by the Board, pursuant to Section 6.1.7 of the Charter, to Par Sanda and Sand Capital Associates, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (together, the “Sand Group”) from the Aggregate Share Ownership Limit and the Common Share Ownership Limit and establishing an Excepted Holder Limit (as defined in the Charter) for the Sand Group, subject to certain limitations and conditions (collectively, the “Original Exemption”). The Decreased Ownership Limits and the Original Exemption were to terminate no later than December 28, 2024 (the “Revocation Date”).
On November 5, 2024, pursuant to the Charter, the Board adopted resolutions to modify and extend the Original Exemption (the “Modified Exemption”) such that the Revocation Date will be no later than December 31, 2025 (the “Extended Revocation Date”); provided, however, that the Modified Exemption is conditioned on the same terms as the Original Exemption, with the exception of the Extended Revocation Date.
We have elected to make the foregoing disclosure in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q instead of in a Current Report on Form 8-K under Item 8.01.
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Item 6. Exhibits
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101.1 | The following information from the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, formatted in iXBRL (inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Balance Sheets; (ii) Statements of Operations; (iii) Statement of Stockholders’ Equity; (iv) Statements of Cash Flows; (v) notes to consolidated financial statements. | |
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101). |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| BLUEROCK HOMES TRUST, INC. | ||
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DATE: November 14, 2024 |
| /s/ R. Ramin Kamfar | |
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| R. Ramin Kamfar | |
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| Chief Executive Officer | |
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| (Principal Executive Officer) | |
DATE: November 14, 2024 |
| /s/ Christopher J. Vohs | |
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| Christopher J. Vohs | |
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| Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | |
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| (Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer) | |
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