Property Type

Nashville Attracts Big Brands Like In-N-Out While Carving Out Distinct Pocket Neighborhoods

by John Nelson March 25, 2024

By Katie Lester of Colliers Nashville’s economy experienced some of the healthiest growth in the nation in 2023, with a job growth rate of 3.7 percent, putting it among the top five of the largest 50 metros. Forecasted by Oxford Economics, overall jobs are projected to grow 1.2 percent in 2024 and by 0.8 percent per year in 2025 through 2028, outpacing the U.S. average of 0.5 percent. Nashville also received high marks from the Urban Land Institute, ranking the “No. 1 Market to Watch” in its 2024 Emerging Trends in Real Estate report. This is the third consecutive year that Nashville has earned the top spot in this ranking, a true nod to the confidence and strength of Nashville’s commercial real estate market. The report credits Nashville and other “Supernova” cities as having above-average levels of economic diversity and high-wage jobs that attract investors’ appeal and confidence in sustaining high growth in the coming years. These fundamentals have been a boon to the retail market and have helped attract new-to-market retail brands to Middle Tennessee. Most notably, after a multi-city, multi-state search over the course of two years, In-N-Out Burger picked Middle Tennessee to locate its Eastern Operations Hub, …

March 25, 2024

Development Florida Mixed-Use Southeast

Partnership Breaks Ground on 5.6-Acre FAT Village Mixed-Use Development in Fort Lauderdale

by John Nelson March 22, 2024

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. — A partnership comprising Hines, Urban Street Development, Cresset Real Estate, Las Americas, Hudson Capital and Halmos Holdings has broken ground on FAT Village, a 5.6-acre mixed-use project in Fort Lauderdale. FAT stands for “Food Art Technology.” The first phase, which is scheduled for completion in 2027, will feature 74,000 square feet of retail space, in addition to 601 apartments and 180,000 square feet of mass-timber office space dubbed T3 (Timber, Transit and Technology). FAT Village’s second phase will be developed upon completion of the first. In total, the project will comprise 850 residential units and more than 80,000 square feet of retail space, as well as a 1,200-space commercial parking structure. Hines received a $220 million construction loan for the development in December 2023.

March 22, 2024

Affordable Housing Development Georgia Mixed-Use Multifamily Southeast

Culdesac, Urban Oasis to Develop 20-Acre Murphy Crossing Project in Atlanta

by John Nelson March 22, 2024

ATLANTA — Culdesac Inc. and Urban Oasis Development will develop the Murphy Crossing mixed-use redevelopment in Atlanta’s Oakland City neighborhood, following approval by Atlanta BeltLine Inc. (ABI) and Invest Atlanta, the City of Atlanta’s economic development arm. Located at 1050 Murphy Ave., the project will span 20 acres and feature 1,100 residential units, as well as commercial space, light industrial space and amenities. Of the residential units, 30 percent will be designated as affordable housing for residents earning 60 to 80 percent of the area median income (AMI). Additionally, a portion of the commercial and industrial space will be offered at an affordable rate to small businesses, with small business retail tenants eligible for one-time business grants. Upon completion, the development, which is situated adjacent to the BeltLine’s Westside Trail and near the Oakland City and West End MARTA stations, will feature plazas, courtyards, green space, paths, bike lanes and a community garden. A development timeline was not disclosed.

March 22, 2024

Acquisitions Georgia Southeast Student Housing

Cushman & Wakefield Arranges Sale of Student Housing Community Near Kennesaw State University in Metro Atlanta

by John Nelson March 22, 2024

KENNESAW, GA. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the sale of The Haven at Kennesaw, a cottage-style student housing community located near the Kennesaw State University (KSU) campus in Kennesaw, roughly 30 miles northwest of Atlanta. Developed in 2018, the property features 148 beds across 32 units in one-, four- and five-bedroom configurations. Amenities include a swimming pool, sundeck and green space. Travis Prince, Victoria Marks, Travis Presnell and Shawn Lubic of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, Henssler Capital LLC, in the transaction. The Preiss Co. acquired the community, which was fully occupied at the time of sale. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

March 22, 2024

Development Georgia Healthcare Southeast

Hoar Begins Construction on $18.3M Hospital Expansion, Renovation in Cordele, Georgia

by John Nelson March 22, 2024

CORDELE, GA. — Hoar Construction has broken ground on the expansion and renovation of Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele, about 66 miles south of Macon via I-75. Completion of the $18.3 million project is scheduled for August 2025. Plans include the addition of 15,000 square feet across two stories, including 7,500 square feet of operating suite space. Renovations will also include updates to the hospital’s existing administration, post-operation and entrance and waiting room spaces. The project team includes architect CDH Partners, program manager Impact Development Management, structural engineer Walter P. Moore, civil engineer Columbia Engineering and MEP engineer NBP Engineers.

March 22, 2024

Acquisitions Office South Carolina Southeast

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $4.3M Sale of Office Property in Aiken, South Carolina

by John Nelson March 22, 2024

AIKEN, S.C. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $4.3 million sale of a single-tenant office building located in Aiken, about 20 miles east of Augusta, Ga. UPS Supply Chain Solutions occupies the 51,250-square-foot property, which is located at 2031 S. Centennial Ave. Ani Paulson of Marcus & Millichap’s Atlanta office represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. Ben Yelm, the firm’s broker of record in the state, assisted in closing the sale.

March 22, 2024

Development Industrial Self-Storage Texas

Bakke, Batson-Cook Break Ground on 773-Unit Self-Storage Facility in Weslaco, Texas

by Taylor Williams March 22, 2024

WESLACO, TEXAS — A partnership between San Antonio-based Bakke Development Corp. and Atlanta-based Batson-Cook Development Co. (BCDC) has broken ground on a 773-unit self-storage facility in the Rio Grande Valley city of Weslaco. The site at 1115 Dragonfly Ave. spans 2.6 acres, and the building will rise three stories and span 86,975 net rentable square feet. Project partners include Alamo Architects, civil engineer Halff, general contractor Independent Contractors and construction lender IBC Bank. Completion is slated for the first quarter of 2025. The project marks the sixth self-storage collaboration between the two firms.

March 22, 2024

Development Industrial Texas

Stonemont Financial Completes 565,259 SF Sunridge Industrial Park in Wilmer, Texas

by Taylor Williams March 22, 2024

WILMER, TEXAS — Atlanta-based development and investment firm Stonemont Financial Group has completed Sunridge Industrial Park, a 565,259-square-foot development located in the southern Dallas suburb of Wilmer. The building features 40-foot clear heights, 128 dock doors, four drive-in ramps and parking for 135 trucks and 309 cars, with the capacity to add more parking if needed. LGE Design Build served as the project architect and general contractor. KBC Advisors is the leasing agent.

March 22, 2024

Industrial Loans Texas

JLL Arranges Construction Financing for Industrial Redevelopment Project in Addison, Texas

by Taylor Williams March 22, 2024

ADDISON, TEXAS — JLL has arranged an undisclosed amount of construction financing for Addison Innovation Center, an industrial redevelopment project that will be located on north of downtown Dallas. The project will convert the 12.2-acre site of an existing office and call center complex into two warehouses totaling 242,062 square feet. The buildings, which will span 140,698 and 101,364 square feet, will be able to accommodate a single tenant or multiple users. First United Bank & Trust Co. provided the five-year, floating-rate loan to the borrower, a partnership between Houston-based Lovett Industrial and Dallas-based Rosewood Property Co. Jarrod McCabe led the transaction for JLL.

March 22, 2024

Industrial Leasing Activity Texas

Zyka Foods Signs 15,885 SF Industrial Lease Renewal in Irving

by Taylor Williams March 22, 2024

IRVING, TEXAS — Zyka Foods Southwest Inc., a wholesale provider of Indian cuisine, has signed a 15,885-square-foot industrial lease renewal in Irving. According to LoopNet Inc., the building at 2737 W. Airport Freeway was constructed in 1984 and features a clear height of 20 feet, one ramp, three dock-high doors and 1,257 square feet of office space. Canon Shoults and Maddy Canty of Holt Lunsford Commercial represented the owner, Sealy & Co., in the lease negotiations. David Easterling of CBRE represented the tenant.

March 22, 2024

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