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Increasing Rental Rates, Record Construction Define Orlando’s Industrial Market

by John Nelson October 2, 2023

Orlando’s industrial market continues to maintain strong market fundamentals. Despite leasing activity temporarily softening at the midway point of 2023 compared to the end of second-quarter 2022, exceptionally low vacancy rates persist, putting upward pressure on asking rental rates and further strengthening developer confidence in the market. With its strategic locational advantages and diverse tenant mix, the sector is well-positioned for future growth. According to Florida Commerce, Orlando’s unemployment rate is 2.6 percent, well below the national rate of 3.6 percent. Labor shortages remain, as jobs increased by 5,300 in the industrial-using sector and 6,200 in trade, transportation, and utilities. At the same time, Central Florida’s population growth — along with the state’s business-friendly conditions, from no state income tax to relative affordability — consistently spurs demand for e-commerce logistics and warehousing throughout the region. Asking rates surge Year-to-date industrial leasing volume in Orlando has been 4.4 million square feet, 2.4 million square feet of which was in the second quarter. Total vacancy stood at 3.5 percent in the second quarter, significantly lower than the national vacancy rate of 5.4 percent. The average asking rate for industrial properties in Orlando was $10.77 triple-net per square foot, reflecting a 5.4 percent …

October 2, 2023

Randy Dowis NAI Industrial Colorado Springs

Colorado Content Partner Features Industrial Leasing Activity NAI Western

Diverse Demand, Tight Supply Elevate Colorado Springs’ Industrial Market

by Sarah Daniels October 2, 2023

Industrial activity runs a wide gamut in Colorado Springs. Situated on the busy I-25 corridor, the Centennial State’s second-largest city is a key distribution point to Northern Colorado and surrounding states. But distribution is only part of the story. Thanks in part to Fort Carson Army base on its southern edge and the U.S. Air Force Academy to its north, the seat of El Paso County is home to an assortment of aerospace and defense manufacturers, as well as other industry clusters ranging from medical equipment makers to suppliers of semiconductor components. “It’s a military-friendly community that offers a lot of support for entrepreneurs and families just separating from their respective branches,” says Megan Mechikoff, an associate broker specializing in industrial real estate at NAI Highland Commercial Group. “That generates a lot of startups that work directly for the Department of Defense or attach themselves to a larger brand like Lockheed Martin or Northrop Grumman.” Colorado Springs attracts employers with its highly educated workforce, affordable cost of living and excellent quality of life, which includes mild winters on the protected Eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains and proximity to outdoor activities and winter sports, Mechikoff says. What Colorado Springs lacks, …

October 2, 2023

Development Office Texas

Rubenstein Partners Underway on Redevelopment of 27-Acre Former PepsiCo Office Campus in Plano

by Taylor Williams September 29, 2023

DALLAS — Rubenstein Partners is underway on the redevelopment of the 27-acre former PepsiCo office campus in Plano. The Philadelphia-based developer is currently renovating the 250,000-square-foot building at 5600 Technology Drive, which the company purchased in 2022. Capital improvements include a new lobby and entryway, along with a new tenant lounge, coffee bar and fitness center. Exterior improvements include a new façade with enhanced landscaping, as well as the addition of outdoor seating areas and pickleball courts. Dallas-based GFF is overseeing the design of the project, which is expected to be complete by the end of the year.

September 29, 2023

Development Multifamily Seniors Housing Texas

Tradition Senior Living Completes 297-Unit Project in Fort Worth

by Taylor Williams September 29, 2023

FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Developer and operator Tradition Senior Living has completed construction on a 297-unit project within the 270-acre Clearfork mixed-use development in Fort Worth. The Tradition-Clearfork offers 214 independent living residences and 95 assisted living and memory care units. Residences come in one- and two-bedroom formats and range in size from 880 to 2,200 square feet. Residents have access to 24-hour concierge and valet services, secure parking and transportation options. Common areas include lounges, card rooms, a movie theater, fitness center, pool and other spaces for daily social activities and wellness programs. Jackson & Ryan Architects designed the project, and Rogers-O’Brien Construction served as general contractor.

September 29, 2023

Acquisitions Multifamily Texas

SPI Advisory Acquires 164-Unit Riverbend Apartments in New Braunfels, Texas

by Taylor Williams September 29, 2023

NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS — Texas-based private equity firm SPI Advisory has acquired Hawthorne Riverside, a 164-unit multifamily complex in New Braunfels, a northwestern suburb of San Antonio. Built in 1995, the property offers one- and two-bedroom units and amenities such as a pool, fitness center, volleyball court, cybercafé, pet park, resident clubhouse, business center and outdoor grilling and dining stations. SPI Advisory plans to implement a value-add program and rebrand the property as Riverbend Apartments. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.

September 29, 2023

California Development Mixed-Use Multifamily Office Retail Western

Carmel Properties Plans 1 MSF Forge at Alloy Mixed-Use Project in Los Angeles

by Amy Works September 29, 2023

LOS ANGELES — Carmel Properties has announced plans for Forge at Alloy, a 1 million-square-foot mixed-use property at 530 Mateo St. in Los Angeles’ Art District. The developer has retained Mike Condon Jr., Brittany Winn, McKenna Gaskill, Pete Collins and Steven Marcussen of Cushman & Wakefield to lead leasing effort for the project, which is slated for completion in third-quarter 2024. Forge at Alloy will consist of a six-story, Class A building featuring 127,456 square feet of creative office space and 18,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space, outdoor space with seating and lounge areas, a rooftop deck and three levels of parking. The second building will be a 35-story, 475-unit residential tower. The office and residential components will be connected via a pedestrian and retail paseo, formerly a rail spur, between Mateo Street and Santa Fe Avenue. The paseo will house year-round activities and attractions, including public art installations, outdoor concerts, movies and other special events.

September 29, 2023

Loans Lument Multifamily Seniors Housing Texas

Lument Provides $13.4M Agency Loan for Refinancing of Seniors Housing Complex in Metro Houston

by Taylor Williams September 29, 2023

HUMBLE, TEXAS — New York City-based Lument has provided a $13.4 million Fannie Mae loan for the refinancing of The Fordham at Eagle Springs, a 137-unit seniors housing complex in Humble, a northern suburb of Houston. The six-building, age-restricted community was built in 2020 within the Eagle Springs master-planned development and offers a pool, salon and a coffee bar. Tom Dixon of Lument originated the financing, which was structured with a 10-year term (four years of which are interest-only), fixed interest rate and a 30-year amortization schedule. The borrower was not disclosed.

September 29, 2023

Acquisitions Development Industrial Washington Western

Cascade Civil Development Buys 150 Acres in Southern Washington for Industrial Development

by Amy Works September 29, 2023

LONGVIEW, WASH. — Oregon-based Cascade Civil Development has acquired a 150-acre industrial development site in Longview. The property is near the Port of Longview on the Interstate 5 corridor, approximately 55 miles north of Portland, Ore. Weyerhaeuser sold the site for an undisclosed price. Aaron Watt, Keegan Clay and Michael Flynn of Cushman & Wakefield represented the buyer and seller in the deal. Additionally, the trio was retained to handle leasing and disposition services for the future development. While official plans for the site have not been announced, the buyer has all permits in place for mass grading to bring the site to shovel-ready condition. The property has the capability to accommodate nearly 2 million square feet of industrial product. Additionally, the site is rail served with high-capacity utility infrastructure.

September 29, 2023

Leasing Activity Office Texas

Tower Street Insurance Signs 19,399 SF Office Lease Expansion in North Dallas

by Taylor Williams September 29, 2023

DALLAS — Tower Street Insurance has signed a 19,399-square-foot office lease expansion at Providence Towers, a 524,143-square-foot complex in North Dallas. The tenant is expanding from 5,000 to 24,399 square feet at the property, which is currently undergoing a multimillion-dollar capital improvement program. Kim Brooks, Justin Miller, Scott Walker and Laney Delin of Transwestern represented the landlord, California-based investment firm KBS, in the lease negotiations. Michael Griffin of Transwestern represented the tenant.

September 29, 2023

Acquisitions Industrial Lee & Associates Montana Western

Lee & Associates Negotiates $47.7M Sale of 200,000 SF Distribution Center in Belgrade, Montana

by Amy Works September 29, 2023

BELGRADE, MONT. — Lee & Associates – LA North/Ventura has brokered the sale of a distribution center located at 201 Frank Ave. in Belgrade, a suburb of Bozeman. California Gateway, a private family entity, acquired the asset from an undisclosed seller for $47.7 million. The 200,000-square-foot facility is a build-to-suit for FedEx Ground. Hunter Warner and Brett Warner of Lee & Associates – LA North/Ventura handled the transaction.

September 29, 2023

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