North Carolina

Publix to Build $300M Distribution Center in Greensboro

by David Cohen August 30, 2018

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Publix Super Markets Inc. has announced plans to build a refrigerated distribution center in Greensboro as part of a multi-phase project. The company plans to invest up to $300 million in the first phase of the project, which is scheduled for completion by 2022. The distribution center, which will be located in Guilford County, will support the delivery of grocery products to Publix locations in the Carolinas and Virginia. The project is expected to create up to 1,000 jobs with an annual payroll of $44 million by 2025. A Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) approved by the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. (EDPNC) will enable the project to commence. The state estimates that the project will grow the state’s economy by $1.38 billion over the course of the 12-year term of the grant. “Publix’s decision to locate up to 1,000 jobs and a new distribution center in Guilford County affirms our state’s reputation as the ideal place to do business,” says North Carolina Commerce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland. “In addition to our strategic location and proximity to major interstates and railroads, North Carolina is home to a competitive business climate, robust …

August 30, 2018

Acquisitions North Carolina Office Southeast

HFF Brokers $88.5M Sale of Newly Constructed Office Building in Uptown Charlotte

by Camren Skelton August 28, 2018

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — HFF has brokered the sale of 500 East Morehead, a 178,336-square-foot office building in Uptown Charlotte. Ryan Clutter, Scot Humphrey, Chris Lingerfelt and Zack Drozda of HFF arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, Beacon Partners. HFF’s Roy Rosenbaum and Sean Bannon procured the buyer, a member company of Zurich North America, advised by Zurich Alternative Asset Management, its alternative investment adviser. The sales price was not disclosed, but the Charlotte Business Journal reports the asset sold for $88.5 million. Constructed in 2017, the seven-story property features a fitness center with locker rooms and showers, conference room, three outdoor terraces, a rooftop terrace and three restaurants on the ground floor. The building was fully leased at the time of sale to tenants such as Elliott Davis, CB&I, Lennar Multifamily Communities, Guggenheim Real Estate and Hood Hargett & Associates. The restaurants at 500 East Morehead include The Packhouse, Joe & Nosh and Capishe.

August 28, 2018

Leasing Activity North Carolina Office Southeast

CBRE | Raleigh Arranges Leases With First Tenants at Office Development in Raleigh

by Camren Skelton August 28, 2018

RALEIGH, N.C. — CBRE | Raleigh has arranged leases with the first tenants at Crabtree Terrace, a 173,000-square-foot office building under construction in Raleigh. Coworking company Spaces signed a lease for 31,794 square feet of office space, Longleaf Law Partners signed a lease for 8,000 square feet and a high-end, large-format restaurant signed a lease for 12,500 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Chapel Hill-based East West Partners is developing Crabtree Terrace, which will include 145,000 square feet of office space and 28,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space upon completion in the fourth quarter of 2019. The building will be situated adjacent to a luxury hotel and conference center that will house a rooftop bar and full-service restaurant. Architecture firms Gensler and Kimley-Horn are designing the building, and Brasfield & Gorrie is the general contractor. Citizens Bank is providing construction financing for the project, and Northridge Capital LLC and SilverCap Partners are providing equity financing.

August 28, 2018

Acquisitions North Carolina Retail Southeast

Avison Young Arranges $10.5M Sale of Retail Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

by Camren Skelton August 28, 2018

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Avison Young has arranged the $10.5 million sale of Glenwood Square, a 51,900-square-foot retail center located at 1200-1218 Raleigh Road in Chapel Hill. Blake Thomas and Grant Linderman of Avison Young arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, Flagler Holdings. Fairway Investments acquired the asset. Constructed in 1987, Glenwood Square is home to tenants including The Fresh Market and Rite Aid. The center was fully leased at the time of sale. The property is located less than two miles from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

August 28, 2018

Company News North Carolina Retail Southeast Top Stories

Lowe’s to Close All 99 Orchard Supply Hardware Stores

by Camren Skelton August 23, 2018

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Lowe’s Cos. Inc. (NYSE: LOW) has announced it will close all 99 of its Orchard Supply Hardware stores by Feb. 1. Founded in San Jose, Calif., in 1931 and acquired by Lowe’s in 2013, Orchard Supply Hardware operates locations in California, Oregon and Florida. Lowe’s is closing the stores to focus on its core home improvement business. “Our strategic reassessment is ongoing as we evaluate the productivity of our real estate portfolio and non-retail business investments,” said Marvin Ellison, president and CEO of Lowe’s, in an earnings statement. “While it was a necessary business decision to exit Orchard Supply Hardware, decisions that impact our people are never easy.” In addition to shuttering Orchard Supply stores, Lowe’s said it plans to “aggressively” tighten its store inventory, reducing lower-performing stock and increasing the depth of high-selling items. Mooresville-based Lowe’s increased sales 7.1 percent, year-over-year, in the second quarter of 2018. However, the company adjusted its full-year earnings and profits forecast to account for closing costs. The Orchard Supply closure is expected to cost the company between $390 million and $475 million. The company lowered the forecast for its full-year increase in sales from 5 percent to 4.5 percent. Store …

August 23, 2018

Company News North Carolina Southeast

Grandbridge Real Estate Capital Appoints Matthew Rocco as New President

by Camren Skelton August 22, 2018

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Grandbridge Real Estate Capital has promoted Matthew Rocco to president. Rocco will continue to serve as national production manager, overseeing the company’s national loan origination platform, but will take on additional responsibilities from a corporate perspective in his new role. In addition to overseeing Grandbridge’s loan origination efforts, Rocco will be responsible for the company’s Agency Underwriting (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and FHA) and Balance Sheet Closing groups. Rocco joined Grandbridge in 1998. He is a member of the company’s Board of Managers, senior leadership team and risk committee, as well as a member of BB&T’s senior leadership team. “Matt brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role,” said Thomas Dennard, chairman of the board and CEO of Grandbridge. “His leadership skills and commercial real estate finance background are tremendous assets to the company as we continue to grow and expand both our loan product offerings and staffing nationwide.” In addition to Rocco’s appointment, Grandbridge has promoted Joe Lovell to chief operating officer, Dan Husak as head of business systems and corporate operations and John Boone as senior vice president and head of asset management. John Randall will also be taking on an expanded role, …

August 22, 2018

Acquisitions Multifamily North Carolina Southeast

Avison Young Brokers $14.8M Sale of Apartment Community in Greenville, North Carolina

by Camren Skelton August 20, 2018

GREENVILLE, N.C. — Avison Young has brokered the $14.8 million sale of Signature Place Apartments, a 171-unit apartment community located at 410 Beasley Drive in Greenville. Craig Cadwallader and Gary Lyons of Avison Young arranged the transaction on behalf of the buyer, CMF Signature Place LLC, a subsidiary of Carter Multifamily. Waterstone Multifamily represented the seller, a joint venture between Taft Family Ventures and Drucker & Falk. Constructed in 1980, Signature Place includes a mix of one- to three-bedroom units and features a pool, dog park, courtyard, grilling area, fitness center and a clubhouse.

August 20, 2018

Market Reports North Carolina Office Southeast Southeast Market Reports

Charlotte Companies Getting in on Amenities Arms Race to Attract Top Office Users

by John Nelson August 20, 2018

Companies looking to attract and retain talent are now offering top amenities, a modern office space and a healthy work environment with a sense of community. Employees are a company’s most vital asset, and firms are willing to pay a higher rate for office space if it provides a place that employees want to work. One of the trends this year in commercial office space is enhancing the work environment. According to a recent Pew Research Center analysis, millennials have become the largest generation in the U.S. workforce. To attract today’s workers, office users must offer an overabundance of amenities. Companies are now providing gaming lounges that include video games, foosball, air hockey and darts. They are also offering napping rooms, coffee shops with baristas and even onsite bars with wine and craft beer on tap. This type of atmosphere enhances employee interaction and provides the employee a place to relax while at work. Technology allows employees to be more efficient, but it will never replace the connection that happens with face-to-face conversations. Companies are looking to create an atmosphere where employees can collaborate throughout the workday, which in turn has a positive effect on worker productivity. The key to …

August 20, 2018

Acquisitions Development Industrial North Carolina Southeast

Avison Young Brokers Land Sale Near Charlotte, Buyer Planning 600,000 SF Industrial Building

by Camren Skelton August 16, 2018

CONCORD, N.C. — Avison Young has brokered the sale of a 48-acre parcel located at 431 Goodman Road in Concord, roughly 25 miles northeast of Charlotte. Chris Skibinski, Henry Lobb and Tom Tropeana of Avison Young arranged the sale on behalf of the buyer, The Silverman Group, which plans to build a 600,000-square-foot speculative industrial building on the site. Dubbed Concord Industrial Center, the facility will feature 36-foot clear heights designed to suit a single tenant or multiple tenants. Avison Young will handle the property’s leasing assignment. The Silverman Group expects to wrap up construction on the project in early 2019. Concord Industrial Center is the ninth speculative industrial project in Charlotte — totaling more than 3.1 million square feet — for the development company.

August 16, 2018

Market Reports Multifamily North Carolina Southeast Southeast Market Reports

Renter Demand, Investor Interest are Strong in Carolinas’ Top Multifamily Markets

by John Nelson August 13, 2018

Several Carolinas markets continue to top national lists for job and population growth, particularly Charlotte and the Triangle. The quality of living and strong fundamentals draw both millennial renters and empty nesters, with no slowdown in demand in sight. In turn, capital continues to pour into the region’s multifamily sector as investors chase higher yields and lower supply pressure while cap rates linger near historical lows. Multifamily Momentum With the record-setting pace of single-family pricing in these markets, renting remains a more attractive option. Developers are responding accordingly and now build product squarely aimed at specific renter demographics. Specifically, developers have raised the level of quality and amenities in the suburban product similar to that of the urban infill movement earlier in the cycle. Strong demographics in these locations produce a renter accustomed to a high level of quality in the unit interiors while also placing value on the convenience and quality of onsite amenities. That’s because empty-nesters are challenging a singular focus on millennials. To many developers’ surprise, the active-adult demographic has shown up to rent much of the luxury product in both the urban core and suburban locations. Steady Inventory Most data providers that track new supply do …

August 13, 2018

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