MAGNOLIA, TEXAS — Locally based firm Tannos Development Group will build a $1 billion mixed-use project in Magnolia, a northwestern suburb of Houston, according to reports from news outlets such as The Houston Chronicle and the Houston Business Journal. According to the former publication, Magnolia Town Center will feature a nationally branded luxury hotel, a 350-unit multifamily complex, single-family residences and 250,000 square feet of retail space, as well as office, healthcare, entertainment uses and open green spaces. Local CBS affiliate KHOU also reports that the site spans 200 acres and that Tannos is developing the project in partnership with Arizona-based Maritia LP.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Local developer Bedford Lodging has opened the 153-room Nobleman Fort Worth hotel, which is part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton family of brands. Located in the city’s Near Southside neighborhood, both the hotel and its onsite restaurant, Duchess, are anchored by the façade of the historic fire station building that was originally constructed on the site in 1911. Accommodations include 121 rooms and 32 suites, and the amenity package comprises a pool, fitness center and meeting/event space.
HOUSTON — Locally based investment firm Triten Real Estate Partners has sold a portfolio of 11 industrial outdoor storage (IOS) facilities totaling 117 acres in Houston. The facilities are located just east of the downtown area and were fully leased at the time of sale to tenants in industries such as transportation, distribution, freight and materials supply. CBRE marketed the portfolio for sale. The buyer and sales price were not disclosed.
TUCSON, ARIZ. — Core Spaces has completed Hub Tucson First, a 648-bed student housing development serving students attending the University of Arizona in Tucson. The 273,627-square-foot community offers 161 fully furnished units in studio, two-, three-, four-, five- and six-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities include a rooftop deck with a pool, spa, hot tub, cabanas and an outdoor lounge and grill area; state-of-the-art fitness center; wellness spa with a dry sauna and yoga room; clubroom with lounge space; executive business area with printers; group and private study rooms; and a dog run. The development was built in partnership with Findorff and Antunovich Associates.
INGLEWOOD, CALIF. — Five new tenants have signed leases to join the Shops at Hollywood Park, the 390,000-square-foot retail district located within the larger Hollywood Park mixed-use development in Inglewood. The new round of leases — which total 13,000 square feet — includes food-and-beverage concepts Raising Cane’s, The Melt, Panini Kabob Grill, Lan Noodle and Rhythm Bar and Lounge. Hollywood Park is owned, developed and operated by Los Angeles Rams owner Stanley Kroenke. Hollywood Park spans 300 acres across 890,000 square feet. In addition to retail, the development features hospitality, residential, office and entertainment space, as well as public parks. Construction of Hollywood Park Studios, a film studio and Olympic broadcast facility, is scheduled to begin at the property this summer. Additional retail tenants include Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas, JD Sports, Iconix Fitness, Cosm and The Meeting Spot, with Phenix Salon Suites, Code Next Lab and Verizon Wireless opening soon.
CORVALLIS, ORE. — The Annex Group has opened Union at Pacific Highway, an affordable housing property in Corvallis. Construction on the $56 million community began in early 2023, with the property — managed by Avenue5 Residential — now 99 percent leased. Union at Pacific Highway features 174 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments for individuals and households earning up to 60 percent of the area median income. Situated on more than 7 acres, the property offers a community center, fitness center, playground, community gardens, a dog park, dog wash, business center, activity rooms and a picnic area. Partners on the project include Oregon Housing and Community Services, the City of Corvallis, Linn-Benton Housing Authority, Structure Development Advisors as the LIHTC consultant, KTGY as architect and DEVCO Engineering as civil engineer. Additionally, Piper Sandler placed the tax-exempt bonds and NDC provided more than $19 million in tax credit equity.
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. — CBRE has negotiated the sale of an office property located at 1303 Avocado Ave. in Newport Beach. A local family office acquired the asset from a local private partnership for $11.5 million. Built in 1973, the two-story, 15,200-square-foot property was 96 percent occupied at the time of sale. Anthony DeLorenzo, Sammy Cemo, Bryan Johnson and Harry Su of CBRE represented the seller in the deal.
COSTA MESA, CALIF. — PSRS has arranged a $5.5 million loan for the refinancing of Ocean Business Park, a flex industrial business park in Costa Mesa. At the time of financing, the property was 100 percent occupied by a diverse tenant mix. Michael Tanner and George Gianoukakis of PSRS secured the financing through one of PSRS’ correspondent life insurance company lenders. The transaction provided the undisclosed borrower with a nonrecourse loan featuring a 10-year term and 30-year amortization.
ARLINGTON, TEXAS — The Multifamily Group (TMG), a Dallas-based brokerage firm, has negotiated the sale of Bella Vida, an 84-unit apartment complex in Arlington. Built in 1984, the property offers one- and two-bedroom units as well as a pool and onsite laundry facilities. Private balconies are also available in select residences. The buyer and seller were not disclosed.
HOUSTON — Metro Philadelphia-based CenterSquare Investment Management has acquired Shops at Aliana Trace, a 40,000-square-foot retail center in West Houston. The center, which is adjacent to a Costco, was fully leased at the time of sale to tenants such as Big Blue Swim, Salon by JC and Wayback Burgers. CBRE brokered the deal. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.