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JLL Funds $18.5M Acquisition Loan for Student Housing Community Near Coastal Carolina University

by John Nelson November 2, 2023

CONWAY, S.C. — JLL has provided an $18.5 million Freddie Mac acquisition loan for Bellamy Coastal, a 480-bed student housing community situated near Coastal Carolina University. Built in 2018, the property is located at 300 Bellamy Ave. in Conway, a half-mile east of the university and 10 miles from Myrtle Beach. Amenities include a resort-style pool, sundeck, beach volleyball court, 24-hour fitness center, computer lab, study area, hammock garden and in-apartment security systems. Dan Kearns, Patricia Heminger, Sam Tarter and Katia Novi of JLL originated the five-year, fixed-rate loan on behalf of the borrower, Eastman Residential. The loan will be serviced by JLL Real Estate Capital LLC, a member of Freddie Mac Multifamily’s Optigo network of seller-servicer partners.

November 2, 2023

Development Loans Multifamily Seniors Housing Texas

JLL Arranges $28M Loan for Refinancing, Expansion of Seniors Housing Property in Spring, Texas

by Taylor Williams November 2, 2023

SPRING, TEXAS — JLL has arranged a $28 million loan for the refinancing of The Landing at Augusta Woods, a 148-unit seniors housing community in Spring, a northern suburb of Houston. The community comprises a 120-unit apartment-style complex that provides independent living, assisted living and memory care services, as well as 28 to-be-built independent living, duplex-style cottage units. Zane Sweet, Alanna Ellis, Zach Brantley and Kyle White of JLL arranged the four-year, fixed-to-floating-rate loan from an undisclosed life insurance company. The borrower, Harmony Communities, will use a portion of the proceeds to fund an expansion of the community.

November 2, 2023

Alabama Development Loans Mixed-Use Retail Southeast

Benson Capital Partners Joins $2.2B MidCity District in Huntsville as Investment Partner

by John Nelson November 2, 2023

HUNTSVILLE, ALA. — Benson Capital Partners, an investment firm founded by New Orleans Saints owner and New Orleans Pelicans governor Gayle Benson, has invested in MidCity District, a $2.2 billion mixed-use development in Huntsville. The New Orleans-based company has provided a $5.7 million equity investment via its real estate fund, Benson Capital Real Estate I LP, for MidCity Placemakers Retail II, a retail component within MidCity spanning 82,669 square feet. Additionally, Randy Wolfe of Northmarq arranged a $13.8 million loan for MidCity Placemakers Retail II. RCP Cos. is the principal owner of MidCity District, which will ultimately comprise 1,865 residential units, 925 hotel rooms, shops, restaurants, entertainment retail and Class A offices, along with outdoor gathering spaces, including the Orion Amphitheater. “We are excited to further RCP’s vision for MidCity, redefining community spaces,” says Keith Schneider, managing director for Benson Capital’s real estate fund. “MidCity District represents a pioneering vision that aligns with our commitment to investing in transformative projects.”

November 2, 2023

Development Industrial Texas

Clay Development Nears Completion of 103,100 SF Industrial Project in Northwest Houston

by Taylor Williams November 2, 2023

HOUSTON — Clay Development is nearing completion of High Life Distribution Center, a 103,100-square-foot industrial project in northwest Houston. The facility sits on an 8.1-acre site at 15930 Tomball Parkway and is part of the 21-acre High Life Business Park, which Clay Development originally began working on in 2010. Building features include 32-foot clear heights, 27 dock doors, two drive-in doors, 2,600 square feet of office space and 61 car parking spots. The building is expected to be ready for occupancy by the end of the year.

November 2, 2023

Acquisitions Multifamily Northmarq Texas

Northmarq Brokers Sale of 32-Unit Apartment Complex in Near Downtown Austin

by Taylor Williams November 2, 2023

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Northmarq has brokered the sale of Cielo at Azulyk, a 32-unit apartment complex in central Austin. The property consists of four two-story buildings on a 2.5-acre site that were built between 1973 and 1986 ad house one- and two-bedroom units. Hayden Schnieders, Will Collier, Jordan Vaughn, Chase Gardner, Diane Sogal and Scott Lamontagne of Northmarq represented the seller, Atlanta-based Zavala Capital Group, in the transaction. Noah Villicana and Cheryl Higley of Northmarq arranged acquisition financing on behalf of the buyer, California-based Mosch Capital, which plans to implement a value-add program.

November 2, 2023

Leasing Activity Restaurant Retail Texas

Poag Development Welcomes Four New Tenants to Metro Houston Shopping Center

by Taylor Williams November 2, 2023

KATY, TEXAS —Poag Development Group has welcomed four new tenants to LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch, a shopping center located in the western Houston suburb of Katy. Confectionary Kilwins is scheduled to open a 1,104-square-foot store before the end of the year. Nando’s will open 2,754-square-foot restaurant in January 2024, followed by the launch of athleisure retailer lululemon in February. Lastly, IKEA will open a 5,500-square-foot store for placing and picking up furniture orders. JLL manages the center.

November 2, 2023

Leasing Activity Office Oklahoma Texas

CBRE Opens 9,891 SF Office at Santa Fe Crossings in Downtown Tulsa

by Taylor Williams November 2, 2023

TULSA, OKLA. — CBRE has opened a 9,891-square-foot office at Santa Fe Crossings, a located at 521 E. 2nd St. in downtown Tulsa. The Dallas-based real estate giant is relocating its Tulsa office from 1437 South Boulder Ave. to the seventh floor of the 134,978-square-foot building. The office is part of CBRE’s WorkPlace360 program and features various social spaces, several individual and group workspaces and a boardroom for large-format internal meetings or presentations with clients and visitors.

November 2, 2023

Acquisitions Company News Midwest Ohio Retail

Cedar Fair, Six Flags Agree to Merge in $8B Deal

by Kristin Harlow November 2, 2023

SANDUSKY, OHIO AND ARLINGTON, TEXAS — Sandusky-based Cedar Fair Entertainment Co. (NYSE: FUN) and Arlington-based Six Flags Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: SIX) have entered into a definitive merger agreement to combine in a merger of equals transaction. The all-stock deal values the combined company at approximately $8 billion, including debt. Under the terms of the agreement, which has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies, Cedar Fair investors will receive one share of common stock for each unit they own, and Six Flags shareholders will receive .58 shares for each share they own. Following the close of the transaction, Cedar Fair unitholders will own approximately 51.2 percent and Six Flags shareholders will own about 48.8 percent of the combined company’s equity. “Our merger with Six Flags will bring together two of North America’s iconic amusement park companies to establish a highly diversified footprint and a more robust operating model to enhance park offerings and performance,” says Richard Zimmerman, president and CEO of Cedar Fair. The combined company will operate a portfolio of 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties across 17 states in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The companies expect the merger to …

November 2, 2023

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Multifamily

JLL Negotiates $95M Sale of Woodlands of Crest Hill Apartment Community in Suburban Chicago

by Kristin Harlow November 2, 2023

CREST HILL, ILL. — JLL Capital Markets has negotiated the sale of Woodlands of Crest Hill for $95 million. The 730-unit apartment community is located in Crest Hill, a southwest suburb of Chicago. Built in 1972, the property has undergone various renovations since 2018. Woodlands of Crest Hill offers studio, one- and two-bedroom units with an average size of 649 square feet. Amenities include a pool, sundeck, clubroom and fitness center. Kevin Girard, Mark Stern and Zach Kaufman of JLL represented the sellers, a fund managed by DRA Advisors and Marquette Cos. Buyer information was not provided.

November 2, 2023

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Retail

Mid-America Arranges Sale of 226,029 SF Randall Square Shopping Center in Geneva, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow November 2, 2023

GENEVA, ILL. — Mid-America Real Estate Corp. has arranged the sale of Randall Square in Geneva, a western suburb of Chicago. The sales price was undisclosed. The 226,029-square-foot shopping center is home to Marshalls, Michaels, Ulta, Old Navy, PetSmart, Men’s Wearhouse and more. Joe Girardi, Rick Drogosz and Ben Wineman of Mid-America represented the seller, IRC Retail Centers/DRA Advisors. Viking Partners was the buyer. Pine Tree served as property manager.

November 2, 2023

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