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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Opens First California Location

by Nellie Day February 6, 2018

VICTORVILLE, CALIF. — Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has opened its newest location in Victorville, which is the first Cracker Barrel store to open in the Golden State. The restaurant combines dining and shopping. Each Cracker Barrel location is decorated with authentic artifacts, memorabilia and signage collected by a team of Americana experts. In Victorville, Cracker Barrel’s new store celebrates the history and culture of the local area through decorative walls that pay homage to the famous Route 66, the area’s contributions to the film industry and to California’s Gold Rush era. Guests can also shop in the old country store for toys, games, food items, apparel, accessories and other items. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. was established in 1969 in Lebanon, Tenn. Cracker Barrel and its affiliates operate 649 company-owned Cracker Barrel Old Country Store locations in 45 states and own the fast-casual Holler and Dash restaurants.

February 6, 2018

California Multifamily Seniors Housing Western

WNC, Community Preservation Partners Complete $6.6M Renovation of Affordable Community in Anaheim

by Nellie Day February 5, 2018

ANAHEIM, CALIF. — WNC and its subsidiary Community Preservation Partners (CPP), along with nonprofit Jamboree Housing Corp., have completed the $6.56 million (or $36,635 per unit) renovation of Miracle Terrace Apartments in Anaheim. WNC provided approximately $17 million in low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) equity to help fund the acquisition of and renovations to the 179-unit, age-restricted, affordable community. The community features 71 studio units, 107 one-bedroom units, and a single two-bedroom unit for the onsite manager. The community is open to seniors age 62 and older with household incomes between 35 percent and 60 percent of the area’s median income level. CPP is an affordable housing rehabilitation company that owns more than 5,000 units across the United States.

February 5, 2018

California Company News Multifamily Seniors Housing Western

HCP Executive Chairman Mike McKee to Retire

by Nellie Day February 5, 2018

IRVINE, CALIF. — Michael McKee, executive chairman of Irvine-based healthcare REIT HCP Inc. (NYSE: HCP), has announced he plans to retire on March 1. Following his official retirement, McKee will continue to serve on the board of directors as a consultant until HCP’s annual meeting on April 26. Dave Henry, previously the lead independent director, has been appointed to serve as non-executive chairman. McKee has served as HCP’s executive chairman since May 2016 and as a member of the board since 1989. From July to December 2016, he served as interim president and CEO, filling the gap between Lauralee Martin’s departure and Tom Herzog’s promotion. McKee has been one of the few constants for a REIT that underwent massive changes in recent years. In his 20 months as executive chairman, the company spun off its 320-property HCR ManorCare skilled nursing portfolio into a separate REIT known as Quality Care Properties Inc. (NYSE: QCP). Additionally, the executive team saw nearly constant change during this time. Herzog was re-hired to his previous position of CFO and eventually promoted to CEO following Martin’s tenure. The company was also able to woo longtime industry veterans Justin Hutchens and Kai Hsiao, before losing them both …

February 5, 2018

California Industrial Western

Kilroy Acquires Oyster Point Tech Center in San Francisco for $111M

by Nellie Day February 2, 2018

SAN FRANCISCO — Kilroy Realty Corp. has purchased Oyster Point Tech Center, a 146,000-square-foot laboratory and office property in San Francisco, for $111 million. The property is located at 345-349 Oyster Point Blvd. in the South San Francisco submarket. The asset contains three two-story buildings. It is 80 percent occupied, with 66 percent of the project leased a global healthcare diagnostics company.

February 2, 2018

California Hospitality Loans Western

Huntington Hotel Group Secures $35M to Build Dual-Branded Hotel in LA

by Nellie Day February 2, 2018

LOS ANGELES — Huntington Hotel Group has received $35 million in construction financing to build a dual-branded hotel in the Los Angeles submarket of Agoura Hills. The project will include the 129-room Courtyard Marriott and the 96-room TownePlace Suites. The asset will be developed on a vacant 5.5-acre site located at 29505 and 29515 Agoura Road. HFF placed the 60-month loan with Umpqua Bank.

February 2, 2018

California Industrial Western

Stos Partners Sells Industrial Building in San Diego for $21M

by Nellie Day February 2, 2018

SAN DIEGO — Stos Partners has sold a 91,541-square-foot industrial building in the National City submarket of San Diego for $21 million. The single-tenant building is located at 901 Bay Marina Drive. The asset is fully occupied. An undisclosed Fortune 500 company anchors the building. A large institutional investor acquired the property after it underwent several improvements, including a new roof, new exterior paint, an upgraded parking lot and new monument signage. CBRE’s Anthony DeLorenzo, Matt Pourcho and Gary Stache represented Stos in this transaction.

February 2, 2018

California Office Western

Smashtech Leases Office Space at Symphony Towers in Downtown San Diego

by Nellie Day February 2, 2018

SAN DIEGO — Smashtech has leased 22,000 square feet of office space at Symphony Towers in downtown San Diego. The marketing company will occupy the penthouse suite on the 33rd floor. Smashtech will relocate from the Union Bank Building in June 2018. Irvine Co. owns the property.

February 2, 2018

California Loans Office Western

NorthMarq Secures $57.1M in Construction Financing for 158,000 SF Office Building in San Diego

by Nellie Day February 1, 2018

SAN DIEGO — NorthMarq Capital has secured $57.1 million in construction financing for Watermark II, a 158,000-square-foot office building in San Diego. The loan was structured with a five-year term, the first three of which feature interest-only payments followed by a 25-year amortization schedule. NorthMarq arranged the financing through a regional bank. The borrower is an owner-user who previously developed a neighboring Class A office building that it currently occupies.

February 1, 2018

California Loans Multifamily Western

G.H. Palmer Associates Receives $97.2M Refinancing for Santa Clarita Multifamily Assets

by Nellie Day January 31, 2018

SANTA CLARITA, CALIF. — G.H. Palmer Associates has received $97.2 million in refinancing for two apartment communities in Santa Clarita. The communities include the 255-unit Sand Canyon Ranch ($39.4 million) and the 384-unit Village Apartments ($57.8 million). Sand Canyon Ranch is located at 28856 N. Silver Saddle Circle. The Village Apartments is located at 23700 Velle Del Oro. The deals were structured with 10-year, interest-only loan terms. NorthMarq’s Ory Schwartz arranged financing for the borrower through its Freddie Mac platform utilizing the Green Advantage program.

January 31, 2018

California Loans Multifamily Seniors Housing Western

Cushman & Wakefield Arranges $20.6M Construction Loan for Assisted Living Community in Sonoma County

by Nellie Day January 31, 2018

ROHNERT PARK, CALIF. — Cushman & Wakefield’s Senior Housing Capital Markets Group has arranged $20.6 million in construction financing for Clearwater at Sonoma Hills, a 90-unit assisted living and memory care community in the Sonoma County metro of Rohnert Park. The borrower is Clearwater Living, which is developing and operating the community. It sits adjacent to Oak View of Sonoma Hills, an active adult community developed by Clearwater CEO Tony Ferrero in the early 2000s. PNC Bank provided the loan. The Cushman & Wakefield team involved in the transaction included Richard Swartz, Aaron Rosenzweig, Timothy Hosmer and Alex Petrosian.

January 31, 2018

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