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Exhibit 99.4
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575 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10022
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Appraisal of
The Hunter Glen Apartments
1109 Hunters Glen Drive
Plainsboro, New Jersey 08536

 


 

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June 1, 2011
Mr. Trent Johnson
Vice President
Angeles Realty Corporation II
4582 S. Ulster Street, Suite 1100
Denver, CO 80237
     
Re:
  Appraisal of
Hunters Glen Apartments
1109 Hunters Glen Drive
Plainsboro, New Jersey 08536
KTR No. 11-1-000139
Dear Mr. Johnson:
KTR Real Estate Advisors LLC (“KTR”) has completed a self contained appraisal of the above-referenced property as requested by our May 18, 2011 engagement letter. The purpose of this assignment is to estimate the Market Value of the Leased Fee Interest in the subject property as of June 1, 2011. The property was inspected by a staff member of KTR on March 4, 2011 when KTR last appraised the subject property. The report has been prepared for Angeles Realty Corporation II the client’s use in asset valuation and financial reporting purposes.
Situated as noted above, the subject property consists of a 52.74-acre site improved with an 896-unit garden-style apartment complex. The subject was built in 1976 and contains rentable area of 647,520 square feet. The property is operating at stabilized occupancy and is in good physical condition. The subject property is more fully described, legally and physically, within the attached report.
The Market Value of the Leased Fee Interest in the subject property, free and clear of financing, as of June 1, 2011, based on the physical conditions observed as of the date of our inspection, March 4, 2011, is:
NINETY TWO MILLION DOLLARS
($92,000,000)
The attached report, in its entirety, including all assumptions and limiting conditions, which is an integral part of, and inseparable from, this transmittal letter, contains the data, information, analyses and calculations upon which the value conclusion indicated herein are based. The report was prepared in compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) as set forth by the Appraisal Foundation and in accordance with the Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice of the Appraisal Institute.
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Mr. Tremt Johnson
Hunters Glen Apartments
  June 1, 2011
Page 2
It has been a pleasure to be of service to you. Please do not hesitate to call either Terence Tener at (212) 906-9403 or Thomas Tener at (212) 906-9499 with any questions you may have regarding our assumptions, observations or conclusions.
Respectfully submitted,
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By:
  Terence Tener, MAI, ASA   By:   Thomas J. Tener   By:   Richard Tener
 
  Managing Partner       Managing Partner       Associate

 


 

     
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
         
Title Page
       
Letter of Transmittal
       
Table of Contents
    i  
Certificate of Appraisal
  ii  
Basic Assumptions and Limiting Conditions
  iii  
Subject Property Photographs & Maps
    v  
 
       
PREMISES OF THE APPRAISAL
       
Summary of Salient Facts and Conclusions
    1  
Property Identification
    2  
Sales History
    2  
Purpose and Scope of the Appraisal
    2  
Definition of Market Value
    3  
Property Rights Appraised
    3  
Intended Use and User of the Appraisal and Reporting
    3  
Exposure Time
    4  
 
       
PRESENTATION OF DATA
       
Regional and Area Analysis
    5  
Neighborhood Analysis
    8  
Site Analysis
    10  
Improvement Analysis
    12  
Zoning Analysis
    15  
Real Estate Assessments and Taxes
    18  
Apartment Market Analysis
    19  
 
       
ANALYSIS OF DATA AND CONCLUSIONS
       
Highest and Best Use
    28  
Valuation Process
    29  
Income Capitalization Approach
    31  
Sales Comparison Approach
    39  
Reconciliation and Final Value Conclusion
    45  
 
       
ADDENDA
       
Additional Subject Property Photographs
       
Submitted Information
       
Qualifications of the Appraiser
       
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CERTIFICATE OF APPRAISAL
We, Terence Tener, MAI, ASA and Thomas J. Tener certify that to the best of our knowledge and belief:
The statements of fact contained in this report are true and correct.
The reported analyses, opinions, and conclusions are limited only by the reported assumptions and limiting conditions, and are our personal, unbiased professional analyses, opinions, and conclusions.
We have no present or prospective interest in the property that is the subject of this report, and we have no personal interest or bias with respect to the parties involved.
Our compensation is not contingent upon the reporting of a predetermined value or direction in value that favors the cause of the client, the value estimate, the attainment of a stipulated result, or the occurrence of a subsequent event.
Our analyses, opinions, and conclusions were developed, and this report has been prepared, in conformity with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
Richard Tener has made a personal inspection of the property that is the subject of this report.
Terence Tener, MAI, ASA and Thomas J. Tener have not made a personal inspection of the property that is the subject of this report.
This appraisal was not prepared in conjunction with a request for a specific value or a value within a given range or predicated upon loan approval.
The reported analyses, opinions and conclusions were developed, and this report has been prepared, in conformity with the requirements of the Code of Professional Ethics and the Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Institute.
The use of this report is subject to the requirements of the Appraisal Institute relating to review by its duly authorized representatives.
As of the date of this report, I, Terence Tener, MAI, ASA has completed the continuing education program of the Appraisal Institute.
Terence Tener, MAI, ASA has been duly certified to transact business as a Real Estate General Appraiser (New Jersey certification #460000003819).
Terence Tener, MAI, ASA, Thomas J. Tener and Richard Tener have extensive experience in the appraisal of similar properties.
KTR appraised the subject property in March 2011.
KTR REAL ESTATE ADVISORS LLC
                     
By:
  Terence Tener, MAI, ASA   By:   Thomas J. Tener   By:   Richard Tener
 
  Managing Partner       Managing Partner       Associate
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BASIC ASSUMPTIONS AND LIMITING CONDITIONS
This appraisal report is subject to the following assumptions and limiting conditions:
No responsibility is assumed for the legal description or for matters including legal or title considerations. Title to the property is assumed to be good and marketable unless otherwise stated.
The property is appraised free and clear of any or all liens or encumbrances unless otherwise stated.
Responsible ownership and competent property management are assumed.
The information furnished by others is believed to be reliable; however, no warranty is given for its accuracy. All engineering is assumed to be correct. The plot plans and illustrative material in this report are included only to assist the reader in visualizing the property.
It is assumed that there are no hidden or unapparent conditions of the property, subsoil or structures that render it more or less valuable. No responsibility is assumed for such conditions or for arranging for engineering studies that may be required to discover them.
It is assumed that there is full compliance with all applicable federal, state and local environmental regulations and laws unless noncompliance is stated, defined, and considered in the appraisal report.
It is assumed that all applicable zoning and use regulations and restrictions have been complied with, unless nonconformity has been stated, defined, and considered in the appraisal report.
It is assumed that all required licenses, certificates of occupancy, consents or other legislative or administrative authority from any local, state or national government or private entity or organization have been or can be obtained or renewed for any use on which the value estimate contained in this report is based.
It is assumed that the utilization of the land and improvements is within the boundaries or property lines of the property described and that there is no encroachment or trespass unless noted in the report.
The distribution, if any, of the total valuation in this report between land and improvements applies only under the stated program of utilization. The separate allocations for land and buildings must not be used in conjunction with any other appraisal and are invalid if so used.
Possession of this report, or a copy thereof, does not carry with it the right of publication. The appraiser, by reason of this appraisal, is not required to give further consultation, testimony, or be in attendance in court with reference to the property in question unless arrangements have been previously made.
Neither all nor any part of the contents of this report (especially any conclusions as to value, the identity of the appraiser, or the firm with which the appraiser is connected) shall be disseminated to the public through advertising, public relations, news, sales, or other media without prior written consent and approval of the appraisers.
The appraisers have inspected the subject property with the due diligence expected of a professional real estate appraiser. The appraisers are not qualified to detect hazardous waste and/or toxic materials. Any comment by the appraisers that might suggest the possibility of the presence of such substances should
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not be taken as confirmation of the presence of hazardous waste and/or toxic materials. Such determination would require investigation by a qualified expert in the field of environmental assessment.
The presence of substances such as asbestos, urea-formaldehyde foam insulation or other potentially hazardous materials may affect the value of the property. The appraiser’s value estimate is predicated on the assumption that there is no such material on or in the property that would cause a loss in value.
No responsibility is assumed for any environmental conditions or for any expertise or engineering knowledge required to discover them. The appraiser’s descriptions and resulting comments are the result of the routine observations made during the appraisal process.
The appraiser is authorized by the client to disclose all or any portion of this report and the related data to appropriate representatives of the Appraisal Institute or other professional organizations of which the appraiser is a member or affiliate, if such disclosure is required to enable the appraiser to comply with bylaws and regulations of such organizations.
The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) became effective January 26, 1992. The appraisers have not made a specific compliance survey and analysis of the subject property to determine whether or not it is in conformity with the various detailed requirements of the ADA. It is possible that a compliance survey of the subject property, together with a detailed analysis of the requirements of the ADA, could reveal that the property is not in compliance with one or more of the requirements of the Act. If so, this could have a negative effect upon the value of the property. Since the appraisers have no direct evidence relating to this issue, they did not consider possible non-compliance with the requirements of ADA in estimating the market rent of the subject property.
All values rendered within this report assume marketing times of 12 months or less unless otherwise indicated.
KTR has appraised the subject property in the past year.
Extraordinary Assumption:
  1.   KTR previously inspected the subject property in March 2011. The scope of work did not include a current inspection. The values derived herein are based on the extraordinary assumption that the physical condition of the subject property has not materially changed since the date of our last appraisal. Should this assumption be incorrect, the values derived herein may be materially impacted.
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PHOTOGRAPH OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY
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LOCATION MAP
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The Hunters Glen Apartments   March 17, 2011
Plainsboro, New Jersey   Page 1
     
SUMMARY OF SALIENT FACTS AND CONCLUSIONS
 
   
Date of Value
  June 1, 2011
 
   
Date of Inspection
  March 4, 2011
 
   
Property Name
  The Hunters Glen Apartments
 
   
Property Address
  1109 Hunters Glen Drive
Plainsboro, New Jersey 08536
 
   
Property Location
  The subject’s site is encompasses the entire block front of Hunters Glen Road in the Plainsboro Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey.
 
   
Block/Lots
  2301/7, 8, 10 
 
   
Purpose of the Appraisal
  To estimate the Market Value of the Leased Fee Interest in the subject property, free and clear of financing.
 
   
Site Size
  Three irregular shaped sites that contain a total of 52.74 acres
 
   
Zoning
  PCD (Planned Unit Development)
 
   
Improvements
  An 896-unit garden apartment complex completed in 1976 with three apartment buildings. The amenities include a swimming pool, playground, tennis court, a basketball court and laundry facilities.
 
   
2010/11 Assessed Value
   
Lot 7
  $18,870,000. 
Lot 8
  $16,317,000 
Lot 10
  $20,313,000 
 
   
Highest and Best Use
   
As If Vacant
  Residential development.
As Improved
  Continued use of the existing improvements.
 
   
VALUATION INDICATIONS
   
         
Income Capitalization
  $ 91,600,000   
Stabilized NOI
  $ 5,951,900   
Cap Rate
    6.50%   
Value per Unit
  $ 102,232   
Value per Sq Ft
  $ 141.46   
 
       
Sales Comparison
  $ 94,000,000   
Value per Unit
  $ 104,911   
Value per Sq Ft
  $ 145.17   
 
       
Cost Approach
    N/A  
 
       
APPRAISED VALUE
  $ 92,000,000   
Value per Unit
  $ 102,679   
Value per Sq Ft
  $ 142.08   
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PREMISES OF THE APPRAISAL
 
   
Identification
  The subject is located at 1109 Hunters Glen Drive, Plainsboro Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey. The Township of Plainsboro assessor identifies the property as Block: 2104, Lots 7, 8, & 10. The subject is situated on a 52.74 acre site improved with 896-unit garden apartment complex known as the Hunters Glen Apartments.
 
   
Sales History of the Subject Property
  According to public records, the current owner of the subject property is Hunters Glen XII. We are not aware of any transfers of ownership within the three-year period prior to the effective date of value. According to public records the subject property is not being listed for sale and we are not aware of any contracts of sale pending as of the date this report was prepared.
 
   
Purpose and Scope of the Appraisal
  The purpose of the appraisal is to estimate the market value of the subject property as of the date of value. It is the intent of the appraisers that the analysis, opinions and conclusions of this report be considered an unbiased, objective investigation performed by a disinterested third party with complete objectivity as to the outcome of the analysis.
 
   
 
  According to the Appraisal Institute’s Code of Professional Ethics and Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, the scope of the appraisal is cited as “the extent of the process of collecting, confirming, and reporting data” included in an appraisal report. All appropriate data deemed pertinent to the solution of the appraisal problem has been collected and confirmed. In our appraisal of the subject property, we have:
 
   
 
 
1.   Inspected the subject property and its environs in March 2011.
 
   
 
 
2.   Reviewed demographic and other socioeconomic trends pertaining to the city and region.
 
   
 
 
3.   Examined regional apartment market conditions, with special emphasis on the subject property’s apartment submarket.
 
   
 
 
4.   Investigated lease and sale transactions involving comparable properties in the influencing market.
 
   
 
 
5.   Reviewed the existing rent roll and discussed the leasing status with the building manager and leasing agent. In addition, we have reviewed the subject property’s recent operating history and those of competing properties.
 
   
 
 
6.   Utilized appropriate appraisal methodology to derive estimates of value.
 
   
 
 
7.   Reconciled the estimates of value into a single value conclusion.
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Definition of Market Value
  The definition of Market Value used in this appraisal report is taken from the Appraisal Institute’s The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, Fifth Edition, Chicago, Illinois, Appraisal Institute, 2010, which states:
 
   
 
  “The most probable price that a property should bring in a competitive and open market under all conditions requisite to a fair sales, the buyer and seller each acting prudently and knowledgeably, and assuming the price is not affected by undue stimulus. Implicit in this definition is the consummation of a sale as of a specified date and the passing of title from seller to buyer under conditions whereby:
 
   
 
 
1.   Buyer and seller are typically motivated;
 
   
 
 
2.   Both parties are well informed or well advised, and acting in what they consider their best interests;
 
   
 
 
3.   A reasonable time is allowed for exposure in the open market;
 
   
 
 
4.   Payment is made in terms of cash in U.S. dollars or in terms of financial arrangements comparable thereto; and
 
   
 
 
5.   The price represents the normal consideration for the property sold unaffected by special or creative financing or sales concessions granted by anyone associated with the sale.”
 
   
Property Rights Appraised
  The interest being appraised is the Leased Fee Interest. Leased Fee Interest is defined in The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, Fifth Edition, Chicago, Illinois, Appraisal Institute, 2010, as:
 
   
 
  An ownership interest where the possessory interest has been granted to another party by creation of a contractual landlord tenant relationship, i.e. a lease. The rights of the lessor (the leased fee owner) and the leased fee are specified by contract terms contained within the lease.
 
   
Intended Use and Intended User
  The intended user of this report is Angeles Realty Corporation II. It is understood that this appraisal will be utilized by the intended user as an aid in asset evaluation and financial reporting. All others reading or relying on this appraisal report are considered unintended users of this appraisal. The appraisal cannot be used for any other reason than that stated above. Should anyone other than the client read or rely on this report, no fiduciary obligation is owed by the appraisers to that party. The appraisers are not responsible for unauthorized use of this report.
 
   
 
  This appraisal has been prepared in compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) as promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal Foundation as well as the Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Institute. The presentation of data and results of our analysis are presented in a Self-contained Report format as set forth under Standards Rule 2-2 of the USPAP.
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Exposure Time
  According to the previously stated definition of Market Value, the property must be allowed a reasonable time to be exposed in the open market to achieve the appraised value. Exposure is defined by the Appraisal Institute, The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, Fifth Edition, Chicago, Illinois, Appraisal Institute, 2010, as:
 
   
 
       1. The time a property remains on the market.
 
   
 
       2. The estimated length of time the property interest being appraised would have been offered on the market prior to the hypothetical consummation of a sale at market value on the effective date of the appraisal; a retrospective estimate based upon an analysis of past events assuming a competitive and open market.”
 
   
 
  Exposure time is always presumed to occur prior to the effective date of the appraisal. The overall concept of reasonable exposure encompasses not only adequate, sufficient and reasonable time but also adequate, sufficient and reasonable effort. Exposure time is different for various types of real estate and value ranges and under various market conditions.
 
   
 
  We believe that if the subject property were exposed to the market for a reasonable period of time prior to the effective date of this appraisal, which we consider to be a period of up to 12 months, the subject property would transfer at an appropriate price, that is to say, the appraised value. Support for this exposure period is provided by the Price Water Coopers Real Estate Investor Survey First Quarter 2011, which indicates that marketing times for apartment properties in the national market range from none to 18 months. The average marketing time equates to 6.00 months, down from 8.06 months reported one year ago. This marketing period is supported by data in the local market.
 
   
 
  We acknowledge that in appraising the property to sell after the aforementioned exposure period, we must place most emphasis on the buyer’s expectations and yield requirements. The value conclusion rendered for the property through implementation of the Income Capitalization Approach has been accorded most significance as this technique most closely emulates buyer’s expectations and yield requirements. The market value estimate concluded herein assumes an exposure and marketing period of up to 12 months has occurred.
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REGIONAL ANALYSIS
 
   
Overview
  The subject property is located in the Township of Plainsboro, Middlesex County, New Jersey. Middlesex County is located in Northern New Jersey.
 
   
 
  Generally defined as the 11-county region in New Jersey (Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, and Union), Northern New Jersey is an integral component of the larger New York Metropolitan area. Centrally located in the Boston to Washington corridor, the region combines excellent transportation links, a diverse and educated work force, a range of housing and proximity to New York City and Philadelphia.
 
   
Middlesex County Overview
  Middlesex County is situated within the central-easterly portion of New Jersey and is bordered by Union County to the north, Somerset County and Mercer County to the west, Monmouth County to the south, and Raritan Bay and Staten Island, New York to the east. The County seat is the City of New Brunswick. The County is comprised of 25 municipalities and contains approximately 318 square miles, making it the 12th largest in size among the state’s 21 counties.
 
   
Transportation
  The County is traversed by many major roadways, including the New Jersey Turnpike (Interstate 95), the Garden State Parkway, Interstate 287 and U.S. Routes 1, 9, 18, 27, 32, 35 and 130. Passenger rail and bus lines provide access to Philadelphia, Trenton, Newark, New York City and various other points. Passenger rail service is provided by New Jersey Transit along the Northeast Corridor line, the North Jersey Coast Line and the Raritan Valley Line. Amtrak also provides service between Philadelphia and Newark along the Northeast Corridor line. New Jersey Transit and Suburban Transit provide bus service within the county as well as to New York and Philadelphia. Newark International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport (in New York City) and LaGuardia Airport (also located in New York City) provide service to county residents.
 
   
Population
  As seen in the following table, Middlesex County’s population increased from 2000 to 2010.
COUNTY POPULATION AND HOUSEHOLD DATA
                                 
                            % Change
    2000   2010*   2015**   2010 to 2015
 
Population
    750,162       796,819       822,511       3.2 %
Households
    265,815       275,907       283,307       2.7 %
 
Source:   DemographicsNow.com, *estimate, **projection
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  According to estimates from DemographicsNow.com, the number of people living and the number of households in Middlesex County is expected to increase by 3.2 percent and 2.7 percent, respectively from 2010 to 2015.
 
   
Income
  According to DemographicsNow.com, the median family income for 2010 was $75,407 and is expected to rise to $79,647 by 2015. The average household income for 2010 was $94,252 and is expected to rise to $101,936 in 2015. The following table illustrates the household income levels for Middlesex County.
MIDDLESEX COUNTY HOUSEHOLD INCOME
                 
    2010   2015
HH Income   Estimates   Projected
 
$0 - $14,999
    7.8 %     7.5 %
$15,000 - $24,999
    6.5 %     6.1 %
$25,000 - $34,999
    7.2 %     6.7 %
$35,000 - $49,999
    10.5 %     9.5 %
$50,000 - $74,999
    17.7 %     16.4 %
$75,000 - $99,999
    15.3 %     15.0 %
$100,000 - $149,999
    20.1 %     21.6 %
$150,000+
    15.0 %     17.2 %
 
Source:   Demographics Now
     
Conclusion
  Middlesex County is expected to witness a slight population increase over the next five years. The regional economy began to experience a slowdown in growth in the Fourth Quarter 2007 due to the turmoil in the credit markets and the ongoing national economy. The problems associated with the credit markets began a reversal of previous local growth trends beginning in the First Quarter of 2008. Given the current state of the economy the near term outlook is uncertain, however, long term prospects remain positive.
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Plainsboro, New Jersey   Page 8
     
NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS
 
   
Location
  The subject is encompasses the entire block front of Hunters Glen Drive in the Township of Plainsboro, Middlesex County, New Jersey. According to the United State Census Bureau the Town of Plainsboro has a total of 12.2 square miles of which 11.8 square miles is land and 0.4 square miles is water. Plainsboro is bordered by the Monmouth Junction to the north, Princeton Junction to the south, Cranbury to the East and Princeton to the west.
 
   
Demographics
  A demographic survey of Plainsboro Township was conducted and according to DemographicsNow the 2010 population estimate of 19,293. The population is projected to slightly decrease in 2015 to 19,282 which is a decrease of 0.06 percent. As of 2010 the median household income was $84,852 which is projected to increase to $90,664 by 2015, representing an increase of 6.9 percent. The 2010 average household income was estimated at $108,485 and is projected to increase to $116,416 by 2015, representing an increase of 7.3 percent. The demographics for the subject’s zip code are illustrated in the table below.
SUBJECT PROPERTY’S ZIP CODE DEMOGRAPHICS
                                 
                            % Chg.
    2000 Census   2010 Estimate   2015 Projection   2010-2015
 
Population
    17,929       19,293       19,282       -0.06 %
Households
    7,753       8,002       7,942       -0.75 %
Average Household Income
  $ 85,059     $ 108,845     $ 116,416       6.96 %
Median Household Income
  $ 70,739     $ 84,852     $ 90,664       6.85 %
Per Capita Income
  $ 36,785     $ 45,457     $ 48,413       6.50 %
 
Source:   DemographcisNow.com; Compiled by KTR
     
Nearby Uses
  The local area is comprised of primarily residential to the east and the south and a golf course to the north and west. Overall, it is a well developed area dominated by residential retail facilities and some vacant land.
 
   
Access/Transportation
  The subject’s neighborhood is well served by the New Jersey Turnpike which is located approximately four miles east of the subject. The New Jersey Turnpike is a major thoroughfare that travels in a northeast/southeast direction. Two other thoroughfares that service the neighborhood are US Route 1 and SR-133. US Route 1 is located to the west of the subject and also travels in a northeast/southwest direction. SR-133 is located southeast of the subject and this is a small thoroughfare that connects to SR-33. SR-33 is a thoroughfare that travels in a east and west direction and further connects to the Garden State Parkway, approximately 20 miles east. The nearest railroad station is located approximately two miles south of the subject within Princeton Junction. In addition, the 600 bus line services the area. The closest major airport is located in Newark Jersey known as Newark Liberty International Airport which is located approximately 30 miles north.
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Conclusions
  Overall, the subject property’s immediate neighborhood is primarily residential in nature. Access and visibility is considered very good. Overall, the subject’s neighborhood is well suited for current use.
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SITE ANALYSIS
 
   
Location
  The is located at 1109 Hunters Glen Drive, Plainsboro Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey.
 
   
Site Area
  The three parcel total 52.74 acres
 
   
Street Frontage
  The property encompasses the entire block front on Hunters Glen Drive.
 
   
Topography
  The sites moderately sloped throughout.
 
   
Shape
  The parcels are irregularly shaped.
 
   
Excess/Surplus Land
  Traffic circulation throughout the property and an adequate number of parking spaces is provided on concrete paved drives and surface lots. The building setbacks allow for landscaped buffers, similar to surrounding properties. There does not appear to be excess or surplus land.
 
   
Utilities
  All utilities are available to the site.
 
   
Flood Zone Map
  FEMA Flood Insurance Map Panel 3402750004B dated June 19, 1985. The subject property is situated in a Zone C, an area of minimal flood hazard, usually depicted on FIRMs as above the 500-year flood level. Zone C may have ponding and local drainage problems that don’t warrant a detailed study or designation as base floodplain.
 
   
Easements
  There are no known easements or encroachments affecting the site, which would adversely impact the marketability
 
   
Land Use Restrictions
  We are unaware of any other land use restrictions other than those standard restrictions pursuant to the zoning classifications, discussed in the Zoning Analysis section of this report. It is recommended that interested parties obtain current title documents to determine if any additional restrictions exist.
 
   
Subsoil Conditions
  We were not provided with an engineer’s report for review, however, no adverse subsoil or drainage conditions were evident at the time of inspection.
 
   
Hazardous Substances
  No hazardous waste was observed at the time of inspection; however, the appraiser is not an expert in this field and suggests that an expert be consulted if concern exists
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Plainsboro, New Jersey
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SITE MAP
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FLOOD MAP
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DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
 
   
General Description
  The following is a brief description of the improvements based upon a site visit conducted on March 4, 2011 by a staff member of KTR and information obtained from property personnel. The subject is improved 2-story garden apartment buildings. In addition, various facilities that surround the property which include a swimming pool and laundry facilities. There are 896 apartments with a total of 647,520 square feet.
 
   
Year Built
  1976. 
 
   
Leasable Area/Unit Mix
  The following chart summarizes the unit mix and sizes of the various floor plans at the subject property as indicated by a review of client provided rent roll.
UNIT MIX AND FLOOR AREAS
                         
Type   Mix     Size     Total Area
 
1 Bed/1 Bath
    680       675       459,000  
2-Bed/1-Bath
    120       835       100,200  
2-Bed/2-Bath
    96       920       88,320  
 
                 
Totals/Averages
    896       810       647,520  
 
Source:   Client provided rent roll data; compiled by KTR
     
Floor Plans
  As indicated, the property offers a variety of one and two bedroom apartments. The one bedroom units feature a living room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and a patio/balcony. The two bedroom units feature a living room, dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms and a patio/balcony. There are two types of two bedroom units. One type features one full bathroom while the other has two full bathrooms.
 
   
Structure
  The foundations consist of reinforced concrete slabs, poured on grade. Structural framing is wood stud walls with interior gypsum-clad drywall.
 
   
Floors
  The floors are constructed of engineered wood trusses. The ceiling heights are approximately eight to 10 feet.
 
   
Walls
  The exterior of the buildings are stucco and vinyl siding.
 
   
Windows
  Individual unit windows are double pane glass set in aluminum frames. Entry doors are metal set in wood frames. Aluminum frame glass doors provide access to the patios and balconies.
 
   
Roof
  The buildings have single pitched roofs with composition shingles.
 
   
Walls and Ceilings
  Textured and painted drywall.
 
   
Flooring
  Flooring consists of carpeting and tile.
 
   
Kitchens
  Typical appliance package consisting of a refrigerator/freezer, full-size range with oven, microwave and dishwasher.
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Bathrooms
  Shower/tub, toilet, vanity with sink and mirrored medicine cabinet. Tubs have a ceramic tile wainscoting.
 
   
Unit Amenities
  Units have washer/dryer, walk-in closets, dishwasher and either a patio or balcony.
 
   
Mechanical Systems HVAC
  Air and heat is provided by individual split systems with exterior condensers. The system is similar to competing properties.
 
   
Electric Service
  Adequate electric service is provided. Each apartment has a separate panel.
 
   
Plumbing
  Apartment-grade plumbing systems are installed. Each unit is serviced by an electric water heater.
 
   
Landscaping
  Landscaping is of mature vegetation. Native trees and shrubs are plentiful throughout the common areas and between buildings.
 
   
Parking
  The internal drive incorporates the surface parking lots. There are an adequate number of parking spaces provided. The drives and parking lots are asphalt paved.
 
   
Condition/Maintenance Exterior
  Good condition. Overall maintenance appears adequate.
 
   
Roof
  Good condition.
 
   
Interiors
  Fair to Good condition. Overall maintenance appears adequate.
 
   
Common Area Amenities
  Good condition. Overall maintenance appears adequate.
 
   
Sidewalks & Paving
  Good condition. Overall maintenance appears adequate.
 
   
Landscaping
  Good condition. Overall maintenance appears adequate.
 
   
Environmental Conditions
  No readily observable adverse conditions were noted during the site visit.
 
   
Elements Of Depreciation
  Based on our field inspection, we note that some elements of depreciation are present at the subject property.
 
   
Physical Deterioration
  The overall physical condition is good with adequate maintenance levels. Physical deterioration is primarily limited to general aging and normal wear and tear. No material elements of deferred maintenance were noted during the appraiser’s inspection of the property. Carpet and mechanical equipment in the individual units are updated and/or replaced on an as-needed basis. According to Marshall Valuation Service, buildings similar to the subject property have an economic life of approximately 50 years. The actual age of the property is 35 years. As a result of on-going maintenance, the effective age is estimated to be less than the actual age of the improvements. The effective age is estimated at 20 years.
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Capital Improvements
  No major capital improvements are planned in the near term.
 
   
Functional Obsolescence
  The subject property’s design, systems and floor plans are consistent with traditional garden style apartment complexes. The property has operated at rental rates and occupancy levels that are consistent with that of other similar properties within the influencing market, attesting to its functional adequacy and market acceptance. Considering these factors, no adjustment for functional obsolescence is required.
 
   
External Obsolescence
  External obsolescence is a loss in value resulting from conditions that are present outside the subject property and is usually incurable. No site-specific external obsolescence was noted.
 
   
Conclusions
  The subject improvements have adequate functional utility, conform well to the general character of the neighborhood and are generally similar to competitors.
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Plainsboro, New Jersey   Page 15
ZONING ANALYSIS
     
Introduction
  According to Cobb County, the subject property is situated in a PCD Planned Unit Development District.
 
   
Existing Improvements
  The following provisions apply to any development for which a plan of development shall have been granted conceptual approval under the former provisions of the PCD Ordinance in effect at that time of such approval and to any development with respect to which an application for amendment of the conceptual plan of development (including expansion of the site proposed to be developed as a PCD planned unit development) has been made prior to the enactment of this article.
 
   
Permitted uses.
  (1) Dwelling units, including single-family, two-family and multiple-dwelling units.
 
   
 
  (2) Recreational and cultural facilities, including but not limited to golf courses, clubhouses and swimming pools, intended for the use and enjoyment of the residents of the PCD planned unit development and their guests.
 
   
 
  (3) Retail commercial centers, limited to uses permitted in the GB Business Zone under Article VII of this chapter and any amendments thereto; provided, however, that a motel and indoor motion-picture theater shall be permitted. Not more than 5% of the land area within such a PCD planned unit development shall be devoted to retail commercial centers.
 
   
 
  (4) Office, research and light industrial uses permitted in the Office Business Zone under Article VIIA of this chapter and any amendments thereto and the I-100 Limited Industrial Zone under Article VIII of this chapter and any amendments thereto. Not more than 30% of the land area within such a PCD planned unit development shall be devoted to such uses.
 
   
 
  (5) Places of worship, facilities for social and civic clubs and organizations, public buildings, schools and other community facilities.
 
   
 
  (6) Agricultural uses.
 
   
 
  (7) Accessory uses, including but not limited to facilities for administration, maintenance and fire prevention and safety.
 
   
Residential Density.
  There shall not be more than 11 dwelling units per acre of residential land. In computing the total number of acres of residential land, any land devoted to private and public roads shall be excluded; all other land devoted to residential use shall be included. In addition, any common open space and land dedicated for public buildings shall be deemed residential land.
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  C. Common open space. Not less than 25% of the land area within such a PCD planned unit development shall be devoted to common open space. Any golf course, land dedicated for public use and maintenance for recreational or conservational purposes and land subject to easements prohibiting construction thereon shall be deemed land devoted to common open space for the purpose of satisfying this requirement and shall be deemed residential land for the purpose of 101-124B. The location of common open space shall be consistent with the declared function of the common open space, and the requirements set forth in Chapter 85, Subdivision and Site Plan Review, with respect to the maintenance of common open space and provision of an organization to own and maintain the open space, shall be applicable to such a PCD planned unit development.
 
   
 
  D. Coverage. Not more than 25% of the residential land, as defined in 101-124B, shall be covered by residential buildings.
 
   
 
  E. With respect to additions to detached single-family dwellings which have received a certificate of occupancy, the following building setbacks shall apply:
 
   
 
  (1) Existing front and side yard setbacks shall be maintained.
 
   
 
  (2) Upon each lot, there shall be a rear yard of not less than 40 feet except for backyard open decks which shall be located no closer than 10 feet to the rear property line. Open decks shall also be permitted in side yards but in no case shall be less than 10 feet as measured to the side property line.
 
   
Conclusions
  The subject is built to a density of 16.99 units per acre, above the maximum of 11 units per acre. The subject property was constructed prior to the adoption of the current zoning designation in May 1, 1979. The subject improvements exceed the maximum allowable bulk; therefore, the existing improvements represent a legal and conforming use with a non-complying density. The subject was built prior to current zoning regulations; therefore, it enjoys a “grandfathered” status.
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ZONING MAP
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REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENT AND TAXES
     
Introduction
  The subject property is identified on the Town of Plainsboro Tax Map as Block 2301, Lots 7, 8 & 10. The Town of Plainsboro is the taxing authority for the subject property. The total tax rate per $100 of assessed value and the 2010/11 tax rate is 2.265% for the current fiscal year. The subject property’s three parcels are assessed and billed separately by the city. The subject’s total assessments and tax liability for all three parcels are illustrated in the following table.
SUBJECT’S REAL ESTATE TAXES
                                         
    Land   Building   Total   Tax Rate   Property
Year   Assessment   Assessment   Assessment   Per 100   Taxes
 
2010/11
  $ 26,880,000     $ 28,620,000     $ 55,500,000       2.265     $ 1,257,075  
2009/10
  $ 26,880,000     $ 28,620,000     $ 55,500,000       2.148     $ 1,192,140  
 
Source: Plainsboro, compiled by KTR
     
Comparable Assessments
  In order to ascertain the reasonableness of the subject’s assessment we have surveyed similar properties within the immediate area. The following table illustrates the assessed values of apartment complexes similar to the subject.
COMPARABLE ASSESSMENTS
                         
    Gross   Actual Total   Assessed Value
Address   (Sq. Ft.)   Assessment   Per Sq. Ft.
 
Pheasant Hollow Apartments
    388,638     $ 26,400,000     $ 67.93  
Subject Property
    647,520     $ 55,500,000     $ 85.71  
Fox Run Apartments
    684,622     $ 64,447,800     $ 94.14  
Deer Creek Apartments
    221,400     $ 26,750,000     $ 120.82  
 
Source: Plainsboro Assessors Office, Compiled by KTR.
     
 
  The survey included four comparable residential buildings ranging in size from 221,400 to 648,622 square feet. The assessed values for these properties ranged from $67.93 to $120.82 per square foot. The subject’s assessment is within the comparable range and appears reasonable.
 
   
Tax Rate:
  Over the past two years the tax rate in Plainsboro increased slightly from 2.148 in 2010 to 2.265 in 2011.
 
   
Conclusion
  Based on the current assessed value and the current tax rate of 2.265 percent, the subject property’s real estate tax liability equates to $1,257,075.
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Plainsboro, New Jersey   Page 19
RESIDENTIAL MARKET ANALYSIS
     
Overview
  In order to determine the Market Rent potential for the subject property’s apartments, a survey of rental properties within the subject’s neighborhood was undertaken. The facilities were chosen based on location, quality of construction, finishes and amenities.
 
   
Subject’s Units
  The subject property has 896 rentable apartments. The subject property’s unit mix includes 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments. The overall condition of the units is good. The subject’s current average contractual rents for one bedroom unit is $889 per month or $1.32 per square foot per month, the two bedroom, one bathroom units are $1,152 per month or $1.38 per square foot per month and the two bedroom, two bathroom apartments are $1,263 per month or $1.37 per square foot per month.
 
   
Competitive Set
  In order to determine the reasonableness of the subject’s asking rents a survey of comparable apartment complexes in the market was conducted. The subject competes with a number of properties in the area. All of the properties are in close proximity of the subject and define the range of properly, unit types and rental rates available in the market. The information regarding the rent comparables was obtained through physical inspections and direct interviews of rental agents and property managers. The following map illustrates the location of the comparable properties in relation to the subject. Data sheets summarizing details of the comparable properties follow the map.
MAP OF COMPARABLE RENTAL PROPERTIES
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COMPARABLE RENTAL 1
  The Ravens Crest
 
  32-17 Ravenscrest Drive
 
  Plainsboro, New Jersey
(IMAGE)
     
Units
  704
 
   
Year Built
  1970’s
 
   
Occupancy
  93%
 
   
Amenities
  Washer/Dryer, walk-in closests, patio or balcony, fireplaces and kitchens with standard appliances. Complex amenities include a swimming pool, spa, sauna, fitness center and some covered parking spaces.
 
   
Concessions
  There are currently no concessions being offered at this comparable.
RENTAL DATA
                         
Type   Size   Monthly Rent   Rent/PSF
 
1-Bedroom/ 1-Bath
    675 - 772     $ 965 - $1,080     $ 1.43 - $1.40  
2-Bedroom/ 1-Bath
    880     $ 1,145 - $1,225     $ 1.30 - $1.39  
2-Bedroom/ 2-Bath
    939 - 1,131     $ 1,285 - $1,540     $ 1.37 - $1.36  
     
Comments
  This property is located approximately three blocks east of the subject property. The property is in similar condition; however, it has superior amenities.
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COMPARABLE RENTAL 2
  Fox Run Apartments
 
  60 Fox Run Drive
 
  Plainsboro, New Jersey
(IMAGE)
     
Units
  776
 
   
Year Built
  1973
 
   
Occupancy
  96%
 
   
Amenities
  The amenities include, air conditioning, walk in closes, balcony or patios, dishwashers, washer and dryers in the units, a clubhouse, fitness center, playground, a pool and tennis court.
 
   
Concessions
  There are currently no concessions being offered at this comparable.
RENTAL DATA
                         
Type   Size   Monthly Rent   Rent/PSF
 
1-Bedroom/ 1-Bath
    675     $ 944     $ 1.40  
2-Bedroom/ 1-Bath
    835     $ 1,254     $ 1.50  
2-Bedroom/ 2-Bath
    900     $ 1,364     $ 1.52  
     
Comments
  This property is located approximately one mile west of the subject property. The property is in similar condition; however, it has superior amenities.
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COMPARABLE RENTAL 3
  Deer Creek Apartments
 
  305 Deer Creek Drive
 
  Plainsboro, New Jersey
(IMAGE)
     
Units
  288
 
   
Year Built
  1975
 
   
Occupancy
  N/A
 
   
Amenities
  The amenities include, air conditioning, walk in closes, balcony or patios, dishwashers, washer and dryers in the units, a community laundry facility, pool and tennis court.
 
   
Concessions
  There are currently no concessions being offered at this comparable.
RENTAL DATA
                         
Type   Size   Monthly Rent   Rent/PSF
 
1-Bedroom/ 1-Bath
    675     $ 799     $ 1.18  
2-Bedroom/ 1-Bath
    835     $ 1,169     $ 1.40  
2-Bedroom/ 2-Bath
    920     $ 1,269     $ 1.38  
     
Comments
  This property is located right across the street from the subject. This property is similar in condition; however, it has superior amenities.
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COMPARABLE RENTAL 4
  Pheasant Hollow Apartments
 
  2005 Quail Ridge Drive
 
  Plainsboro, New Jersey
(IMAGE)
     
Units
  440
 
   
Year Built
  1970’s
 
   
Occupancy
  N/A
 
   
Amenities
  The amenities include, air conditioning, walk in closes, granite countertop in the kitchens, garbage disposal, balcony or patios, dishwashers, washer and dryers in the units, a clubhouse, fitness center, outside barbeque grills, media center/movie theater, pool and tennis court.
 
   
Concessions
  There are currently no concessions being offered at this comparable.
RENTAL DATA
                         
Type   Size   Monthly Rent   Rent/PSF
 
1-Bedroom/ 1-Bath
    647     $ 895 - $925     $ 1.38 - $1.43  
2-Bedroom/ 1-Bath
    854     $ 1,209 - $1,269     $ 1.42 - $1.49  
2-Bedroom/ 2-Bath
    911     $ 1,240 - $1,300     $ 1.36 - $1.43  
     
Comments
  This property is located approximately 0.6 miles northeast of the subject property. This property is in superior condition and has superior amenities.
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COMPARABLE RENTAL 5
  The Quail Ridge
33-01 Quail Ridge Drive
Plainsboro, New Jersey
()
     
Units
  1,032
 
   
Year Built
  1970’s
 
   
Occupancy
  N/A
 
   
Amenities
  The amenities include, air conditioning, walk in closes, fireplaces, granite countertop in the kitchens, garbage disposal, balcony or patios, dishwashers, washer and dryers in the units, a community laundry room, fitness center, a playground, a pool and tennis court.
 
   
Concessions
  There are currently no concessions being offered at this comparable.
RENTAL DATA
             
Type   Size   Monthly Rent   Rent/PSF
 
1-Bedroom/ 1-Bath
  647 - 709   $955 - $1,035   $1.48 - $1.46
2-Bedroom/ 1-Bath
  854   $1,269 - $1,319   $1.49 - $1.54
2-Bedroom/ 2-Bath
  911 - 1,070   $1,319 - $1,600   $1.45 - $1.50
     
Comments
  This property is located approximately 0.6 miles northeast of the subject property. This property is in superior condition and has superior amenities.
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ANALYSIS
  The comparable rental properties are all in the vicinity of the subject property. The comparable properties were all constructed in the 1970’s. The units and complex amenities are similar to the subject. The rental rates illustrated by the comparable properties provide a good indication as to the appropriate market rent of the subject property.
 
   
One Bedroom Apartments
  The subject’s one bedroom units have the same floor plans and consist of 675 square feet. The average asking rental rate for the subject’s units is $957 per month or $1.42 per square foot. The following chart outlines rental rates for similar sized one bedroom floor plans within competing apartment properties.
ONE BEDROOM FLOOR PLANS
                 
Property   Unit Size   Rent/Month   Rent/SF   Comments
 
Subject
  675   $957   $1.42   Subject
 
               
The Ravens Crest
  675 - 772   $965 - 1,080   $1.43 - $1.40   Superior Amenities
 
               
Fox Run Apartments
  675   $944   $1.40   Superior Amenities
 
               
Deer Creek Apartments
  675   $799   $1.18   Superior Amenities
 
               
Pheasant Hollow
  647   $895 - $925   $1.38 - $1.43   Superior Amenities
 
               
The Quail Ridge
  647 - 709   $955 - $1,035   $1.48 - $1.46   Superior Amenities
     
 
  The subject’s asking rents are bracketed by the competing properties. After considering variances for unit size and amenity package, the subject’s asking rents for the one bedroom floor plans appear inline with market. Accordingly the subject’s current asking rent of $1.42 per square foot has been processed for the one bedroom/one bathroom units.
 
   
Two Bedroom, One Bath Units
  The subject’s two bedroom, one bathroom apartments have the same floor plans and consist of 835 square feet. The average asking rental rate for the subject’s units is $1,239 per month or $1.48 per square foot. The following chart outlines rental rates for similar sized two bedroom floor plans within the competing apartment properties.
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TWO BEDROOM/ONE BATHROOM FLOOR PLANS
                     
Property   Unit Size   Rent/Month   Rent/SF   Comments  
 
Subject
  835   $1,239   $1.48   Subject
 
                   
The Ravens Crest
  880   $1,145 - $1,225   $1.30 - $1.39   Superior Amenities
 
                   
Fox Run Apartments
  835   $1,254   $1.50   Superior Amenities
 
                   
Deer Creek Apartments
  835   $1,169   $1.40   Superior Amenities
 
                   
Pheasant Hollow
  854   $1,209 - $1,269   $1.42 - $1.49   Superior Amenities
 
                   
The Quail Ridge
  854   $1,269 - $1,319   $1.49 - $1.54   Superior Amenities
     
 
  The subject’s asking rents are bracketed by the competing properties. After considering variances for unit size and amenity package, the subject’s asking rents for two bedroom/one bathroom floor plans appear to be inline with market. Accordingly, the subject’s current asking rent of $1.48 per square foot per month has been processed.
 
   
Two Bedroom,2 Bath Units
  The subject’s two bedroom, two bathroom apartments have the same floor plans and consist of 920 square feet. The average asking rental rate for the subject’s units is $1,373 per month or $1.49 per square foot. The following chart outlines rental rates for similar sized two bedroom, two bathroom apartments within the competing properties.
TWO BEDROOM/TWO BATHROOM FLOOR PLANS
                     
Property   Unit Size   Rent/Month   Rent/SF   Comments  
 
Subject
  920   $1,373   $1.49   Subject
 
                   
The Ravens Crest
  939 - 982   $1,285 - $1,540   $1.37 - $1.36   Superior Amenities
 
                   
Fox Run Apartments
  900   $1,364   $1.52   Superior Amenities
 
                   
Deer Creek Apartments
  920   $1,269   $1.38   Superior Amenities
 
                   
Pheasant Hollow
  911   $1,240 - $1,300   $1.36 - $1.43   Superior Amenities
 
                   
The Quail Ridge
  911 - 1,070   $1,319 - $1,600   $1.45 - $1.50   Superior Amenities
     
 
  The subject’s asking rents are inline with the competing properties. After considering variances for unit size and amenity package, the subject’s asking rents for the two bedroom, two bathroom floor plans appear inline with market; however, toward the top of the comparables which offer superior amenities. Accordingly, the subject’s current asking rent of $1.49 per square foot has been processed.
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Conclusions
  The subject is expected to continue to capture its fair share of market at the indicated economic rates. The subject’s potential gross income is summarized in the following chart.
SUMMARY OF ECONOMIC RENT POTENTIAL
                         
Type   Mix   Size   Total Area   Avg. Rent   Avg Rent/SF   Total Rent
 
1-Bed/1-Bath
  680   675   459,000   $   957   $1.42   $651,780
2-Bed/1-Bath
  120   835   100,200   $1,239   $1.48   $148,663
2-Bed/2-Bath
  96   920   88,320   $1,373   $1.49   $131,784
 
Total/Averages
  896   810   647,520   $1,190   $1.47   $932,228
 
 
Source: Owner Provided Information, Compiled By KTR
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HIGHEST AND BEST USE
     
Definition
  Highest and Best Use, in appraisal theory is defined by the Appraisal Institute, The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, 3rd Edition, Appraisal Institute, Chicago, Illinois, 1993 as “The reasonably probable and legal use of vacant land or an improved property, which is physically possible, appropriately supported, financially feasible, and that results in the highest value. The four criteria the highest and best use must meet are legal permissibility, physical possibility, financial feasibility, and maximum profitability.”
 
   
 
  There are typically two Highest and Best Use scenarios: The Highest and Best Use of the property as improved and the Highest and Best Use of the site as vacant. In each case, the use must pass four “tests”; it must be physically possible, legally permissible, financially feasible, and maximally productive.
 
   
HIGHEST AND BEST USE AS IF VACANT
 
   
Definition
  According to The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, the Highest and Best Use as if Vacant is defined as “Among all reasonable, alternative uses, the use that yields the highest present land value, after payments are made for labor, capital and coordination. The use of a property (is) based on the assumption that the parcel of land is vacant or can be made vacant by demolishing any improvements.”

The maximum value of a property is typically realized when a reasonable degree of homogeneity is present. Thus, conformity in use is usually a highly desirable aspect of real property, since it creates and/or maintains value. The subject property is located in a desirable neighborhood of New Jersey surrounded by a mix of properties. Based upon such, residential development would represent its Highest and Best Use, if vacant.
 
   
HIGHEST AND BEST USE AS IMPROVED
 
   
Definition
  According to The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, the Highest and Best Use as improved is defined as “The use that should be made of a property as it exists. An existing property should be renovated or retained, as is, so long is it continues to contribute to the total value of the property or until the return from a new improvement would more than offset the cost of demolishing the existing building and constructing a new one.”
 
   
 
  The subject property is improved with a multitude of two story garden apartments buildings. Overall the improvements are functional and in good condition. The subject is capable of generating a return in excess of that required by the underlying land. Based upon such, it is reasonable to conclude that the Highest and Best Use of the site, as improved, is for its continued use.
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Plainsboro, New Jersey
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VALUATION PROCEDURE
     
Overview
  There are three traditional approaches that can be employed in establishing the market value of the subject property. These approaches and their applicability to the valuation of the subject property are summarized as follows:
 
   
The Income
Capitalization Approach
  The theory of the Income Capitalization Approach is based on the premise that a value indication for a property is derived by converting anticipated benefits into property value. Anticipated benefits include the present value of the net income and the present value of the net proceeds resulting from the re-sale of the property.
 
   
 
  There are two methods of accomplishing this: (1) direct capitalization of the first year’s income by an overall capitalization rate and; (2) the discounted cash flow in which the annual cash flows and reversionary value are discounted to a present value for the remainder of the property’s productive life or over a reasonable holding (ownership) period. This report will utilize the direct capitalization method as it is most commonly utilized in the acquisition of multifamily properties
 
   
The Sales Comparison
Approach
  The Sales Comparison Approach is an estimate of value based upon a process of comparing recent sales of similar properties in the surrounding or competing area. Inherent in and central to this approach is the principle of substitution. The comparative process involves judgment as to the similarity of the subject and the comparable sales. The value estimated through this approach represents the probable price at which a willing seller would sell the subject property to a willing and knowledgeable buyer as of the date of value.
 
   
 
  The reliability of this technique is dependent upon the availability of comparable sales data, the verification of the sales data, the degree of comparability and extent of adjustment necessary for differences and the absence of atypical conditions affecting the individual sales prices. Research revealed adequate activity to form an accurate estimation of the subject property’s market value via this approach.
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The Cost Approach
  The application of the Cost Approach is based on the principle of substitution. This principle may be stated as follows: no one is justified in paying more for a property than that amount by which he or she can obtain, by purchase of a site and construction of a building, without undue delay, a property of equal desirability and utility. In the case of a new building, no deficiencies in the building should exist.
 
   
 
  Om the case of older income producing real estate, the cost of construction plays a minor and relatively insignificant role in determining market value. The subject represents an over improvement relative to current zoning. In addition, the Cost Approach is typically only a reliable indicator of value for new properties; special use properties and when subject of the appraisal is the Fee Simple Interest. The interested appraised is the Leased Fee Estate. Accordingly, the Cost Approach has not been processed.
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Plainsboro, New Jersey
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INCOME CAPITALIZATION APPROACH
     
Introduction
  The Income Capitalization Approach is based on the theory that value is the present worth of future benefits. The future benefits of ownership consist of the present worth of the net income which will accrue to the owner of the property, plus the present value of the net proceeds resulting from the eventual disposition of the property. The two most commonly used techniques of converting net income into value in the Income Capitalization Approach are Direct Capitalization and the Discounted Cash Flow Analysis.
 
   
 
  The Direct Capitalization method is considered most relevant and has been processed. Direct Capitalization is a method utilized to convert a single year’s estimate of net income (before debt service) into an indication of value by the use of an Overall Capitalization Rate.
 
   
Potential Gross Income
  As discussed in the Market Rent Analysis of the report market rent was applied to the units and the potential gross revenue for all of the apartments equates to $932,228 monthly or an annual amount of $11,186,736.
 
   
Loss to Lease
  Loss to lease considers a loss in income due to leases in effect, whereby effective rental rates are lower than asking or market rental rates.

The owner’s historical loss to lease in 2008 was 1.46 percent of gross rent potential then decreased to 1.40 percent in 2009 and further decreased in 2010 to 1.06 percent. The owners budgeted 2011 is projected at 1.25 percent of gross rent potential. As projected in the Market Rent Analysis of the report the subject’s potential gross income equates to $11,186,736 annually. The subject’s actual gross income for 2011 is $10,375,200 which equates to a loss to lease of 7.82 percent and will be processed in the analysis. Given the range of the historical’s and the owners budgeted loss to lease 7.00 percent will be processed.
 
   
Concessions
  Concessions within the subject’s influencing area are common. Each of the properties surveyed as rent comparables offer some form of rent concession. The concessions consist of reduced rent or free rent over a portion of the lease term.
 
   
 
  The owner historical expenses indicate a concessions (0.99) percent of gross rent potential in 2008 then increased to (1.58) percent in 2009 and slightly decreased to (1.51) in 2010. The owner did not project a concessions amount in the 2011 budget. Based on the recent reported concessions, this analysis processes a (1.5) percent allowance for concessions in the appraisal fiscal year.
 
   
Vacancy/Credit Loss
  The subject was reportedly 96.51 percent occupied in 2008, 93.64 percent in 2009 and 95.28 percent in 2010. According to the rent roll the subject is currently 96.27 percent occupied which a vacancy rate of approximately four percent. The subject’s over the past three years illustrated a somewhat low vacancy rate. Given the range of occupancy
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  at the subject over the past three years it is reasonable to process a vacancy rate of five percent.
 
   
Administrative Units
  According to management, five units are utilized as “model apartments” or offices for leasing and management. The administrative units had a loss income of $70,298 or $20.83 per square foot in 2008, $69,336 or $20.54 per square foot and $51,540 or $15.24 per square foot in 2010. The line item was not budgeted in 2011. The units that are utilized for administrative purposes are all one bedroom apartments. The income has been included in the potential gross income projected for the appraised fiscal year. Accordingly, an equivalent expense is processed for administrative units. Market rent for the one bedroom apartments in the subject was concluded at $1.42 per square foot. An administrative unit rental loss $57,510 (3,375 X $1.43 per square foot x 12) is processed in this analysis.
 
   
Other Income
  Typically, apartment projects receive additional revenue from sources such as vending, application fees, late fees, bad check charges and deposit forfeitures. The subject’s other income was $1,184 per unit in 2008, $1,220 per unit in 2009 and decreased to $1,142 per unit in 2010. The owner’s budgeted other income in 2011 is projected at $1,446 per unit. Given the range of the historical expense, it is reasonable to process an other income of $1,400 per unity or $1,254,400.
 
   
OPERATING EXPENSES
  In order to estimate expenses for the subject property, we have analyzed the subject’s operating expenses from 2008 through 2010 and the owners budgeted expenses in 2011. These historical and budgeted amounts have been compared to the median dollar amount per unit reported by IREM for garden apartments in the Northern New Jersey Area. The subject’s operating statements under review have been reconstructed and summarized on the page that follows.
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RECONSTRUCTED OPERATING STATEMENTS
                                                                                                         
    896     896     896     896     2010 IREM  
No. of Units   2008     2009     2010     2011     Median $/Unit  
Year   Actual     Per Unit     Percent     Actual     Per Unit     Percent     Actual     Per Unit     Percent     Budget     Per Unit     Percent     Northern NJ  
INCOME
                  % of GRP                     % of GRP                     % of GRP                     % of GRP          
Gross Rent Potential (Market Rent)
   $ 11,523,277      $ 12,861       100.00 %    $ 11,117,609      $ 12,408       100.00 %    $ 10,620,052      $ 11,853       100.00 %    $ 10,317,604      $ 11,515       100.0 %        
 
                                                                                     
Loss to Lease
   $ (168,211 )    $ (188 )     -1.46 %    $ (155,873 )    $ (174 )     -1.40 %    $ (112,539 )    $ (126 )     -1.06 %    $ (129,106 )    $ (144 )     -1.25 %        
Concessions
   $ (113,524 )    $ (127 )     -0.99 %    $ (175,660 )    $ (196 )     -1.58 %    $ (160,708 )    $ (179 )     -1.51 %    $ 0      $ 0       0.0 %        
Vacancy/Credit/Non-revenue Units
   $ (402,190 )    $ (449 )     -3.49 %    $ (707,171 )    $ (789 )     -6.36 %    $ (501,216 )    $ (559 )     -4.72 %    $ (492,717 )    $ (550 )     -4.8 %        
 
                                                                               
Net Rental Income (NRI)
   $ 10,839,352      $ 12,097       94.06 %    $ 10,078,905      $ 11,249       90.66 %    $ 9,845,589      $ 10,988       92.71 %    $ 9,695,781      $ 10,821       94.0 %        
Administrative Units
   $ (70,298 )    $ (78 )     -0.61 %    $ (69,336 )    $ (77 )     -0.62 %    $ (51,450 )    $ (57 )     -0.48 %    $ 0      $ 0       0.0 %        
Other Income
   $ 1,167,915      $ 1,303       10.14 %    $ 1,202,481      $ 1,342       10.82 %    $ 1,125,615      $ 1,256       10.60 %    $ 1,295,399      $ 1,446       12.6 %        
Total Property Income (EGI)
   $ 11,936,969      $ 13,323       103.59 %    $ 11,212,050      $ 12,513       100.85 %    $ 10,919,754      $ 12,187       102.82 %    $ 10,991,180      $ 12,267       106.5 %        
 
                                                                                                       
EXPENSES
                  % of EGI                   % of EGI                   % of EGI                   % of EGI        
 
                                                                                               
Utilities
   $ 610,589      $ 681       5.12 %    $ 687,096      $ 767       6.13 %    $ 599,425      $ 669       5.5 %    $ 793,190      $ 885       7.2 %    $ 675  
Maintenance & Repairs
   $ 725,638      $ 810       6.08 %    $ 637,389      $ 711       5.68 %    $ 899,691      $ 1,004       8.2 %    $ 675,308      $ 754       6.1 %    $ 658  
Payroll
   $ 735,280      $ 821       6.16 %    $ 669,158      $ 747       5.97 %    $ 635,064      $ 709       5.8 %    $ 819,712      $ 915       7.5 %    $ 923  
Marketing
   $ 77,061      $ 86       0.65 %    $ 91,950      $ 103       0.82 %    $ 86,527      $ 97       0.8 %    $ 89,643      $ 100       0.8 %    $ 0  
Administration/Office
   $ 388,294      $ 433       3.25 %    $ 257,895      $ 288       2.30 %    $ 307,739      $ 343       2.8 %    $ 325,891      $ 364       3.0 %    $ 275  
Management Fee
   $ 588,463      $ 657       4.93 %    $ 559,373      $ 624       4.99 %    $ 543,544      $ 607       5.0 %    $ 549,466      $ 613       5.0 %    $ 637  
Insurance
   $ 530,720      $ 592       4.45 %    $ 331,475      $ 370       2.96 %    $ 308,097      $ 344       2.8 %    $ 294,086      $ 328       2.7 %    $ 484  
Real Estate Taxes
   $ 1,225,689      $ 1,368       10.27 %    $ 1,253,555      $ 1,399       11.18 %    $ 1,256,909      $ 1,403       11.5 %    $ 1,320,634      $ 1,474       12.0 %    $ 1,409  
Reserves
   $ 0      $ 0       0.00 %    $ 0      $ 0       0.00 %    $ 0      $ 0       0.0 %    $ 0      $ 250       2.0 %    $ 0  
 
                                                                                     
TOTAL EXPENSES
   $ 4,881,734      $ 5,448       40.9 %    $ 4,487,891      $ 5,009       40.03 %    $ 4,636,996      $ 5,175       42.5 %    $ 4,867,930      $ 5,433       44.3 %    $ 5,061  
 
                                                                                                       
NET OPERATING INCOME
   $ 7,055,235      $ 7,874       59.1 %    $ 6,724,159      $ 7,505       60.0 %    $ 6,282,758      $ 7,012       57.5 %    $ 6,123,250      $ 6,834       55.7 %        
 
Source: Client Submitted Information; compiled by KTR
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Plainsboro, New Jersey
  June 1, 2011
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Overview
  All of the expenses have fluctuated during the past couple of years. In general, expenses are consistent with market data and reflect stabilized operations. No major changes in operations are expected or appear to be required. Expenses are expected to grow at the average annual inflation rate. Each of the expense items is discussed separately below.
 
   
Utilities
  This expense line item includes charges for common area and vacant unit electricity, water/sewer and trash collection. Utility charges are offset by applicable tenant reimbursements. At the subject property, tenants reimburse the landlord for water and trash pick-up.
 
   
 
  Utility expenses fluctuate with occupancy, weather and changes in supply costs. The owners utility expenses in 2008 was $681 per unit and increased to $767 per unit in 2009 then decreased to $669 per unit in 2010. The owners budgeted amount for 2011 is projected at $885 per unit. The IREM survey indicated that the median for garden apartment complexes in the area is $675 per unit which is consistent with owner’s historical expense. Given the range of the historical expenses, the owners budgeted amount and IREM’s survey it is reasonable to process a utilities expense of $750 per unit or $672,000 annually.
 
   
Repairs & Maintenance
  This expense line item includes charges for general maintenance and repairs, alarm monitoring and protection services, landscaping and make- ready/turnover. The property appears adequately maintained with no noticeable items of deferred maintenance observed during the walk-thru.
 
   
 
  The owners repairs and maintenance expense in 2008 was $810 per unit then decreased to $711 per unit in 2009 and increased substantially in 2010 to $1,004 per unit. The owners 2011 budgeted amount equates to $754 per unit. IREM’s survey illustrated that the median repairs and maintenance for garden complexes is $675 per unit which is consistent with the owner’s historical expense. Overall, the owners budgeted amount of $754 per unit or $675,584 annually appears reasonable and will be processed.
 
   
Payroll
  This expense includes payroll and benefits for the property manager, leasing agent(s), housekeeping and maintenance personnel. The subject’s payroll expense was reported at $821 per unit in 2008, $747 per unit in 2009 and further decreased to $709 per unit in 2010. The owner has budgeted payroll at $915 per unit in 2011. The IREM survey indicated that the medium for garden complexes in Northern New Jersey is $923 per unit, above the historical and budgeted amounts. Based on the IREM survey, the budgeted payroll expense appears reasonable and has been processed at $915 per unit or $819,840 annually.
 
   
Marketing
  This expense includes advertising, the cost of resident and locator referrals, internal leasing commissions, brochures, newsletters and resident activities. The historical marketing expense in 2008 was $86 per unit then increased to $103 per unit in 2009 and decreased in 2010 to $97 per unit. The owners budgeted amount for 2011 equates to $100 per unit. The IREM survey did not report a marketing expense. The owner’s
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  historical marketing expense was consistent over the past three years and the budgeted amount for 2011 is inline with the historical data. As such, the owner’s budgeted amount of $100 per unit will be processed which equates to $89,600 annually.
 
   
Administration/Office
  This category includes administrative charges and costs associated with the running of the management/leasing office including telephone service, office supplies equipment rental, computers, etc. The owners administrative expense in 2008 was $433 per unit, $288 per unit in 2009 and increased to $343 per unit in 2010. The owner’s budgeted amount for 2011 equates to $364 per unit which is consistent with the historical expenses. IREM’s survey reported an administrative expense at $275 per unit which is slightly below the subject’s historical data. The owner’s budgeted amount appears reasonable; therefore, it will be processed in the analysis which equates to an annually amount of $325,891.
 
   
Management Fee
  In the local market management services are typically a function of the revenues produced by the property, usually between 2.0 and 5.0 percent of collections. Based on historical operating statements under review, the subject property was managed for a fee that is equivalent to approximately 5.0 percent of collected income. In consideration of the market standards which is consistent with the subject management fee, a 5% management fee has been processed in the analysis.
 
   
Insurance
  Insurance includes fire, liability, theft, and boiler, exclusive of the premiums paid to employee benefit plans. The insurance expense in 2008 was $592 per unit then decreased to $370 per unit in 2009 and decreased again to $344 per unit in 2010. The owners budgeted amount for 2011 equates to $328 per unit. The IREM survey indicated that the median for garden complexes in the area is $484 per unit, above the historical and budgeted amounts. Based on the historical data, an insurance expense of $350 per unit $313,600 has been processed in this analysis.
 
   
Real Estate Taxes
  As discussed in the Real Estate Tax Analysis section of the report the 2011 real estate taxes are $1,257,075.
 
   
Reserves
  Prudent management budgets a certain amount each year in a sinking fund to replace short-lived items, including kitchen appliances and cabinets, bathroom fixtures and tiling, flooring repairs, HVAC replacement and common elements such as the roof, exterior wood and parking areas. Reserves for replacement, while typically not found in submitted operating statements, are necessary in estimating a realistic operating budget so as to maintain the habitability of the apartments. Reserves for replacement for a property of this vintage typically range from $200 to $300 per unit. In order to remain competitive, a reserve of $250 per unit is forecast. This amount equates to $224,000.
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Operating Expense Summary:
  An operating budget for the first year of stabilized operation was prepared. Stabilized expenses were estimated at $4,921,261 or $5,492 per unit. Accordingly, a model of the subject property’s forecasted stabilized income and expenses was developed and is illustrated below.
 
   
VALUATION PRO FORMA
  The following valuation pro forma summarizes the stabilized income and expenses described above for the appraised fiscal year.
SUBJECT PROPERTY’S PROFORMA
                         
    5/31/2012  
Appraised Fiscal Year-ending   Total     Per Unit     Percent  
INCOME
                    % of GPI  
Gross Rent Potential (Market Rent)
  $ 11,186,733     $ 12,485       100.0 %
Loss to Lease
  $ (783,071 )   $ (874 )     -7.0 %
Concessions
  $ (167,801 )   $ (187 )     -1.5 %
Vacancy/Credit/Non-revenue Units
  $ (559,337 )   $ (624 )     -5.0 %
 
                 
Net Rental Income (NRI)
  $ 9,676,524     $ 10,800       86.5 %
Administrative Units
  $ (57,510 )   $ (64 )     -0.5 %
Other Income
  $ 1,254,400     $ 1,400       11.2 %
 
                 
Total Property Income (EGI)
  $ 10,873,414     $ 12,136       97.2 %
 
                       
EXPENSES
                  % of EGI
 
                   
Utilities
  $ 672,000     $ 750       6.2 %
Maintenance & Repairs
  $ 675,584     $ 754       6.2 %
Payroll
  $ 819,840     $ 915       7.5 %
Marketing
  $ 89,600     $ 100       0.8 %
Administration/Office
  $ 325,891     $ 364       3.0 %
Management Fee
  $ 543,671     $ 607       5.0 %
Insurance
  $ 313,600     $ 350       3.0 %
Real Estate Taxes
  $ 1,257,075     $ 1,403       11.6 %
Reserves
  $ 224,000     $ 250       2.1 %
 
                 
TOTAL EXPENSES
  $ 4,921,261     $ 5,492       45.3 %
 
                       
NET OPERATING INCOME
  $ 5,952,153     $ 6,643       54.7 %
     
Overall Capitalization Rate
  The appraisal will consider the following techniques; (a) derivation from comparable sales and (b) investor surveys.
 
   
Investor Surveys
  According to the Price Water Coopers Real Estate Investor Survey for the Fourth Quarter of 2010, Overall Capitalization Rates for the National Apartment Market reported by survey participants active in the market presently range from 4.25 to 10.00 percent averaging 6.51 percent. The subject property is an older garden apartment complex in a good neighborhood. These factors would suggest an overall rate inline with the average rate of 6.51%.
 
   
 
  As indicated in the table on the following page, overall rates in the National Apartment Market began to increase in the Third Quarter 2008 and continued this trend through the Fourth Quarter of 2009. However, during
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  2010, average overall rates have decreased by an average of 38.0 basis points per quarter. This data directly supports the overall perception that multi-family housing has passed the nadir and is attracting significant investor interest resulting in significant appreciation over 2009 levels. This trend would suggest further OAR reduction between the 4th Quarter 2010 and the date of value.
OVERALL CAPITALIZATION RATE TRENDS
         
Quarter   Average   Basis Point Change
4Q10
  6.51%   -61
3Q10
  7.12%   -56
2Q10
  7.68%   -17
1Q10
  7.85%   -18
4Q09
  8.03%   19
3Q09
  7.84%   35
2Q09
  7.49%   61
1Q09
  6.88%   75
4Q08
  6.13%   27
3Q08
  5.86%   11
2Q08
  5.75%   -4
1Q08
  5.79%   4
4Q07
  5.75%   -1
3Q07
  5.76%   -4
2Q07
  5.80%   -9
1Q07
  5.89%   -8
     
Derivation from Sales
  A survey of comparable sales revealed overall capitalization rates ranging from 4.70 to 7.3 percent. The table below illustrates the comparables.
SUMMARY OF MARKET DERIVED CAPITALIZATION RATES
                 
Location   Units   Sale Date   Sale Price   OAR
 
776-779 Eves Drive, Hillsborough, NJ
  168   Nov-10   $27,063,000   5.00%
7101 Cenrose Creek Circle, Westwood, NJ
  214   Jul-10   $59,500,000   4.70%
18-23 Max Drive, Morristown, NJ
  123   Sep-10   $31,000,000   5.25%
356 Ridge Road, Dayton, NJ
  120   Sep-10   $15,000,000   7.30%
1 Burroughs Mill Blvd, Cherry Hill, NJ
  308   Sep-09   $40,000,000   7.20%
 
     
 
  The surveyed comparables illustrate OAR’s ranging from 4.70 to 7.30 percent. The comparables at the low end of the range are located in overall superior markets compared to the subject’s. In addition, the most recent comparable was constructed in 1999 and would reasonable trade at a lower OAR than the subject. Given that the subject is located in an area where there are five apartment complexes with similar rent levels and somewhat better amenities than the subject it is reasonable to process an OAR of 6.50 percent.
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Plainsboro, New Jersey
  June 1, 2011
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Valuation
  Value is calculated by dividing the stabilized net operating income (including an allowance for Reserves) by the concluded overall capitalization rate. Thus the market value of the Leased Fee Interest is calculated as follows:
 
   
 
  $5,952,153 / 0.0650 = $91,571,585
 
   
Conclusion
  The “Prospective” Market Value of the Leased Fee Interest in the subject property, free and clear of financing, as of June 1, 2011, by the Direct Capitalization method of the Income Approach, is rounded to:
 
   
NINETY ONE MILLION SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS
$(91,600,000)
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The Hunters Glen Apartments
Plainsboro, New Jersey
  June 1, 2011
Page 39
THE SALES COMPARISON APPROACH
     
Overview
  The Sales Comparison Approach is an estimate of value derived from a sales comparison of similar type properties. The method reflects the actions of buyers and sellers in the marketplace. Substitution is the underlying principle affecting the choice of buyers and sellers, and which implies that a prudent person will not pay more to buy a property than it would cost to buy a comparable substitute property. The price a typical purchaser pays is usually the result of a comparison process of various alternatives. This approach is used primarily as a check on the value conclusion derived via the Income Capitalization Approach. Apartment buildings can be analyzed based on variety of units of comparison, including price per square foot, price per unit and price per room. Due to the insignificant average unit size disparity between the subject property and the comparables sales, this unit of comparison is considered reliable. Accordingly, the sales have been analyzed on a price per unit basis. Our survey revealed few comparable sales within the subject’s market. As such, the survey was expanded to include surrounding Northern New Jersey markets.
 
   
 
  The survey revealed three transactions that have been analyzed. The comparative process involves judgment as to the similarity between the subject property and the comparable sale properties with regard to a variety of factors. Among the specific adjustment factors the following items have been considered.
 
   
Market Conditions
  The comparable sales illustrated in the survey took place between December 2009 and December 2010. Generally, residential property values decreased significantly in the Fourth Quarter 2008. This decline continued at a moderate rate into the Second Quarter 2009. While the number of transactions in the market is limited, most market analysts have seen a bottoming out or at least a leveling off of property values since the end of the Second Quarter 2009. However, as discussed in the Income Capitalization Approach, overall rates have declined by an average of 18 basis points per quarter 2010. As such, a moderate upward adjustment has been applied to sale number three which closed in the 4th Quarter of 2009.
 
   
Location
  Location adjustments of comparable properties within the surrounding area have been made on an individual basis. Factors influencing location include proximity to employment centers, retail services, adjacent improvements and the surrounding income profile of the community.
 
   
Size
  Comparables two and three are smaller than the subject; therefore, a upward adjustment was applied to the subject given that it has larger units than these comparables.
 
   
Age & Condition
  Adjustments for the age and physical condition of each property have been applied.
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The Hunters Glen Apartments
Plainsboro, New Jersey
  June 1, 2011
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Amenities
  The subject offers an amenity package that is typical in the market. Adjustments for amenities have been made on an individual basis to account for amenities offered.
 
   
Operating Economics
  Typically a property with more units has a greater operating efficiency and lower costs per square foot. The subject property is improved with a garden apartment complex containing 896 apartments. Appropriate adjustments have been made to the comparables to reflect their amount of units.
PRESENTATION OF COMPARABLE SALES DATA
                 
Sale No.   Subject   1   2   3
Name
  Hunter Glen Apartments   Fox Run Apartments   Fresh Pond Apartments   Deer Creek Apartments
Location
  1109 Hunter Glen Drive   60 Fox Run Drive   356 Ridge Road   305 Deer Creek Drive
 
  Plainsboro, NJ   Plainsboro, NJ   Dayron, NJ   Plainsboro, NJ
Grantor
      Angelo Gordon & Co   Richardson Properties Corp   Angeles Income Properties
Grantee
      Avolon Bay Communities, Inc   The Westover Companies   Deer Creek Apartments LLC
Sale Price
      $86,500,000   $15,000,000   $26,924,207
Sale Date
      12/31/2010   9/30/2010   12/18/2009
Year Built
  1976   1973   1980   1975/2000
No. Units
  896   776   120   288
Net Rentable (SF)
  647,520   684,622   110,760   221,400
Avg Unit Size (SF)
  723   882   923   769
Occupancy
  96.27%   96.00%   99.00%   N/A
Price/SF
      $126.35   $135.43   $121.61
Price/Unit
      $111,469   $125,000   $93,487
Net Income
      N/A   $1,099,500   N/A
NOI/SF
      N/A   $9.93   N/A
NOI/Unit
      N/A   $9,163   N/A
Cap Rate (OAR)
      N/A   7.33%   N/A
EGIM
      N/A   N/A   N/A
Expense Ratio (OER)
      N/A   N/A   N/A
COMPARABLE SALES MAP
(MAP)
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The Hunters Glen Apartments
Plainsboro, New Jersey
  June 1, 2011
Page 41
Improved Sale No. 1
         
Address:

Sub-market:
Block/Lot:
Date of sale:
Purchase Price
Grantor:
Grantee:
Gross Building area:
Height:
Year built/Renovated:
Units:
Occupancy:
Price Per Unit
Price Per Sq. Ft.
OAR
  60 Fox Run Drive
Plainsboro, NJ
Princeton North
18-02001-0000-00003
December 31, 2010
$86,500,000
Angelo Gordon & CO.
Avalon Bay Communities
684,622 sq. ft.
2-story
1973
776
96%
$111,469
$126.35
N/A
  ()
     
Analysis
  Improved Sale No.1 is a 684,622 square foot garden apartment complex. It is located on Fox Run Drive approximately one mile southwest of the subject within Plainsboro, New Jersey. The sale occurred on December 31, 2010; therefore, no adjustment for market conditions was applied. The comparable is located in the same neighborhood as the subject; therefore, no adjustment for location was applied. The comparable was similar in size to the subject; therefore, no adjustment was applied. The comparable property was built in 1973 and appeared to be in similar condition as compared to the subject; therefore, no adjustment was applied for age and condition. The comparables amenities include, air conditioning, walk in closests, balcony or patios, dishwashers, washer and dryers in units, a clubhouse, fitness center, playground and tennis courts. The subject has inferior amenities to the comparable; therefore, a downward adjustment was applied. A review of the comparables rents suggested that the annual market rent equates to $17.66 per square foot which is similar to the subject’s average market rent of $17.58 per square foot. Overall, the subject and comparable command similar rent levels therefore, no adjustment was applied for economics. Overall, a neutral net adjustment to the sale price is warranted which equates to an adjusted unit price of $105,896 per unit.
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The Hunters Glen Apartments
Plainsboro, New Jersey
  June 1, 2011
Page 42
Improved Sale No. 2
         
Address:

Sub-market:
Block/Lot:

Date of sale:
Sale Price
Grantor:
Grantee:
Gross Building area:
Height:
Year built/Renovated:
Units:
Occupancy:
Price Per Unit
Price Per Sq. Ft.
OAR
  365 Ridge Road
Dayton, NJ
Princeton North
21-00031-0000-00035-
0009
September 30, 2010
$15,000,000
Richardson Properties Corp
The Westover Companies
110,760 sq. ft.
2-story
1980
120
99%
$125,000
$135.43
7.33%
  ()
     
Analysis
  Improved Sale No. 2 is a 110,760 square foot garden apartment complex. It is located on Ridge Road approximately 4.5 miles northeast of the subject within Dayton, New Jersey. The sale occurred on September 30, 2010; therefore, no adjustment for market conditions was applied. The comparable is located in an inferior neighborhood; therefore, a slight upward was applied. The comparable smaller than the subject; therefore, an upward adjustment for size was applied. The comparable property was built in 1980 and appeared to be in similar condition as compared to the subject; therefore, no adjustment was applied for age and condition. The comparables amenities include, air conditioning, balcony or patios, dishwashers, washer and dryer in the units, volleyball court, basketball court, tennis court, and a swimming pool. The subject has inferior amenities to the comparable; therefore, a downward adjustment was applied. A review of the comparables rents suggested that the annual market rent equates to $18.65 per square foot which above the subject’s average market rent of $17.58 per square foot. Overall, the comparable commands higher rent levels; therefore, a downward adjustment was applied for economics. Overall, a downward adjustment to the sale price is warranted which equates to an adjusted unit price of $125,974 per unit.
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The Hunters Glen Apartments
Plainsboro, New Jersey
  June 1, 2011
Page 43
Improved Sale No. 3
         
Address:

Sub-market:
Block/Lot:
Date of sale:
Purchase Price
Grantor:
Grantee:

Gross Building area:
Height:
Year built/Renovated:
Units:
Occupancy:
Price Per Unit
Price Per Sq. Ft.
OAR
  305 Deer Creek Drive
Plainsboro, NJ
Princeton North
18-03301-0000-00022
December 18, 2009
$26,924,207
AIMCO Holdings LP
Lighthouse Property
Investments LLC
221,400 sq. ft.
2-story
1975
288
N/A
$93,487
$121.61
N/A
  ()
     
Analysis
  Improved Sale No.3 is a 221,400 square foot garden apartment complex. It is located on Deer Creek Drive approximate across the street from the subject. The sale occurred on December 18, 2009; therefore, a moderate upward adjustment for market conditions was applied. The comparable is located across the street from the subject; therefore, a no adjustment was applied. The comparable smaller than the subject; therefore, an upward adjustment for size was applied. The comparable property was built in 1975 and appeared to be in similar condition as compared to the subject; therefore, no adjustment was applied for age and condition. The comparables amenities include, air conditioning, walk in closests, balcony or patios, dishwashers, washer and dryer in the units, community laundry facility, a tennis court and a swimming pool. The subject has inferior amenities to the comparable; therefore, a downward adjustment was applied. A review of the comparables rents suggested that the annual market rent equates to $15.85 per square foot which well below the subject’s average market rent of $17.58 per square foot. Overall, the comparable commands lower rent levels; therefore, an upward adjustment was applied for economics. Overall, an upward adjustment to the sale price is warranted which equates to an adjusted unit price of $113,119 per unit
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The Hunters Glen Apartments
Plainsboro, New Jersey
  June 1, 2011
Page 44
COMPARABLE SALES ADJUSTMENT GRID
                     
      Sale 1     Sale 2     Sale 3  
Address
    60 Fox Run Drive     365 Ridge Road     305 Deer Park Drive  
 
    Plainsboro, NJ     Dayton, NJ     Plainsboro, NJ  
Date of Sale
    Dec-10     Sep-10     Dec-09  
Sale Price
  $ 86,500,000   $ 15,000,000   $ 26,924,207  
Year Built/Renovated
    1973     1980     1975  
Size
    684,622     110,760     221,400  
Units
    776     120     288  
Price per (Sq.Ft.)
  $ 126.35   $ 135.43   $ 121.61  
Price per (Unit)
  $ 111,469   $ 125,000   $ 93,487  
 
Conditions of Sale
    0.00 %   0.00 %   0.00 %
               
Market Conditions (Time)
    0.00 %   0.00 %   10.00 %
               
Time Adjusted Price per Unit)
  $ 111,469   $ 125,000   $ 102,836  
 
Location
    0 %   5 %   0 %
Age & Condition
    0 %   0 %   0 %
Size
    0 %   5 %   5 %
Amenities
    -5 %   -5 %   -5 %
Economics
    0 %   -10 %   10 %
               
Total Adjustments
    -5 %   -5 %   10 %
               
Adjusted Price per (Unit)
  $ 105,896   $ 118,750   $ 113,119  
               
     
Value Conclusion
  The sales exhibit an unadjusted range of $93,487 to $129,870 per unit. After adjusting each of the comparables for location, age and condition, amenities and economics the sales exhibit an adjusted range of $105,896 to $125,974 per unit. Sale number one and three are both located in the subject’s neighborhood. These sales suggested a unit value from $105,896 to $113,119 per unit. Greater weight has been placed on Sale No. 1 one, as it is the most recent transaction in the immediate market.
 
   
 
  896 units x $105,000 per unit = $94,080,000
 
   
 
  Accordingly, the Market Value of the Leased Fee Interest in the subject property as of June 1, 2011, free and clear of financing, via the Sales Comparison Approach, is rounded to:
 
   
NINETY FOUR MILLION DOLLARS
$(94,000,000)
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The Hunters Glen Apartments
Plainsboro, New Jersey
  June 1, 2011
Page 45
RECONCILIATION AND FINAL ESTIMATE OF VALUE
     
Review
  The purpose of this assignment was to estimate the Market Value of the Leased Fee Interest in the subject property, free and clear of financing, as of June 1, 2011, based on the physical conditions observed as of the date of our inspection, March 4, 2011. The indicated Market Value estimates are summarized as follows:
         
The Income Capitalization Approach
  $ 91,600,000  
The Sales Comparison Approach
  $ 94,000,000  
The Cost Approach
     Not Applicable
     
The Income Capitalization
Approach
  The Income Capitalization Approach is a process in which the anticipated flow of future benefits is discounted to a present worth through the capitalization process. The Income Capitalization Approach is widely applied in appraising income-producing properties. As the subject property is anticipated to generate a revenue stream, this valuation approach is directly applicable to the appraisal process. The Income Capitalization Approach is usually the primary value indicator for properties such as the subject property. As such, the value conclusions derived by this approach have been given the most weight. This valuation technique has been employed as the primary approach to value.
 
   
The Sales Comparison
Approach
  The Sales Comparison Approach is an estimate of value based upon a process of comparing recent sales of similar properties in the surrounding or competing areas to the subject property. Inherent in this approach is the principle of substitution, which is central to this approach. The application of this approach consists of comparing the subject property with similar properties of the same general type, which have been sold recently or currently are available for sale in competing areas. This comparative process involves judgment as to the similarity of the subject property and the comparable sales with respect to many value factors such as location, pricing, absorption, occupancy, reputation and prestige, quality of construction and finish, age and condition, among others. The estimated value through this approach represents the probable price at which a willing seller would sell the subject property to a willing and knowledgeable buyer as of the date of value. We are of the opinion that sufficient data exists to permit an effective application of this approach; however, given the degree of adjustments necessary and the lack of directly comparable sales less weight is accorded this approach than otherwise might be typical.
 
   
The Cost Approach
  The Cost Approach value estimate relies on the cost to produce a like structure. The Cost Approach is not applicable when appraising the Leased Fee Interest and has been excluded.
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The Hunters Glen Apartments
Plainsboro, New Jersey
  June 1, 2011
Page 46
     
Conclusions
  The purpose of this assignment was to estimate the Market Value of the Leased Fee Interest in the subject property, free and clear of financing, as of June 1, 2011, based on the physical conditions observed as of the date of our inspection, March 4, 2011, free and clear of financing, is:
 
   
NINETY TWO MILLION DOLLARS
$(92,000,000)
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