STERLING HEIGHTS, MICH. — Friedman Real Estate has brokered the sale of a 29,918-square-foot industrial building in Sterling Heights, a northern suburb of Detroit. The sales price was undisclosed. The property is located at 6255 Center Drive. Zach Cummings and Ryan Stipp of Friedman represented the seller, NSH USA, a manufacturer of specialized and multifunction machine tools and automation systems for railway, automotive, aerospace and other industrial manufacturers worldwide. The company will relocate to 6095 15 Mile Road in Sterling Heights. NSH USA maintains its headquarters in Albany, N.Y.
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ALSIP, ILL. — Lee & Associates has negotiated the $1.8 million sale of a retail pad site in Alsip, a southern suburb of Chicago. The property at 4839 W. 111th St. was formerly home to Bakers Square restaurant. Rick Scardino of Lee & Associates represented the seller, Orion Capital. Dave and Ryan Chopp of DRC Realty LLC represented the buyer, Barnes Development Co., which will build a new Belle Tire store on the site. Belle Tire operates roughly 130 locations in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Illinois.
Deciding where to eat out is a conundrum familiar to many an American consumer. The plethora of food-and-beverage concepts now dotting the retail landscape complicate the question. Food halls embody a sort of paradox — they act as a microcosm of all this variety, while simultaneously removing the need to select a single restaurant. As Michael Morris, chief executive officer of Food Hall Co. puts it, consumers “can come in with various different dietary restrictions or desires and find something for everyone.” Nearly five years ago, founders Jack Gibbons and Randy DeWitt of Front Burner Restaurants (also known as FB Society) were approached by a Plano, Texas, developer interested in establishing a food hall. This resulted in the company’s first location — Legacy Food Hall — and the genesis of Food Hall Co. itself. A food hall located at Fifth and Broadway in Nashville, dubbed Assembly Food Hall, has since joined the portfolio, and though the company’s footprint currently stands at two, Morris says this won’t be the case for long. Everything’s Bigger in Texas One aspect of Food Hall Co.’s locations that distinguishes them from other food halls is their sheer size. While Morris says that the typical food …
Empire Group Obtains $88.5M Construction Financing for Build-to-Rent Residential Community in Phoenix
by John Nelson
PHOENIX — Empire Group, a multifamily and commercial real estate development firm based in Scottsdale, Ariz., has obtained an $88.5 million construction loan for the development of Village at Bronco Trail. The 354-unit build-to-rent (BTR) community will be situated on a 30-acre site at 29th Avenue and Sonoran Desert Drive on the city’s north side. Empire Group expects to deliver the first swath of single-family homes at Village at Bronco Trail in 2024. Homes will average 920 square feet and amenities will include detached garages, a dog park, grilling area, resort-style pool, clubhouse and common area open spaces. Each home will have a private yard; kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and backsplashes; full-size washers and dryers; and upgraded smart-home features and technology. The property will be situated within two miles of the chip manufacturing plant for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., which is a $40 billion facility and a major economic demand driver for the North Phoenix residential market. Kyle McDonough and George Maravilla of Tower Capital arranged the financing on behalf of Empire Group. The direct lender was not disclosed, but the mortgage brokerage firm was able to secure multiple term sheets from lenders during due diligence. “The BTR …
— By Will Strong, Executive Vice Chair, Industrial Capital Markets, Cushman & Wakefield — Albuquerque has emerged as a vibrant hub for industrial development, showcasing a thriving economy and a favorable business climate. With its strategic location, robust infrastructure and supportive policies, the city has become an attractive destination for ecommerce and logistics companies seeking growth and expansion. Situated in the heart of the Southwest, Albuquerque enjoys a prime location that serves as a gateway to various markets. It is conveniently connected to major transportation networks, including interstates 25 and 40, making it accessible for shipping goods across the region. The city is served by the Albuquerque International Sunport, facilitating efficientair freight and business travel. The market’s availability of reliable utilities, such as water, electricity and high-speed internet, further strengthens the city’s industrial ecosystem. The Albuquerque industrial market grew more than 300,000 square feet in the past year. Demand has been strong enough to continually outpace deliveries, enabling vacancies to tighten below the historical average, according to CoStar. Vacancies have fallen to just 2.4 percent, well below the national average of 4.5 percent. Albuquerque has a diversified base of industries, led by aerospace, high-tech manufacturing, distribution and logistics, technology and …
DANIA BEACH, FLA. — CBRE has secured the sale of two adjacent hotels within the 102-acre Dania Pointe mixed-use development in Dania Beach, an oceanfront city in Broward County. The properties, Hyatt House and Hyatt Place, total 292 rooms and are surrounded by more than 1 million square feet of office and retail space, as well as 1,000 apartments within Dania Pointe. Florida-based Kolter Hospitality purchased the hotels for an undisclosed price. Christian Charre, Paul Weimer and Jennifer Jin of CBRE represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction.
MACON, GA. — Colorado-based Spartan Investment Group has purchased Max Storage, a 515-unit self-storage facility located at 1955 Dove St. in Macon. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. The buyer plans to rebrand the property to FreeUp Storage Macon Dove Street. The 10-building asset totals 66,705 rentable square feet, about a third of which is climate-controlled. The facility also features a 13,800-square-foot warehouse that Spartan plans to lease. The Macon facility is the 15th FreeUp property in Georgia and fourth in Macon.
Cushman & Wakefield Arranges $13.3M Sale of Retreat at Palm Pointe Apartments in North Charleston
by John Nelson
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the $13.3 million sale of Retreat at Palm Pointe, a 112-unit apartment community located at 2561 Fassitt Road in North Charleston. Prospect Lane acquired the property from Cohen Investment Group. John Phoenix, Richard Gore, Tyler Fish and Pat O’Brien of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller in the transaction. Donny Rosenberg of Greystone originated a Fannie Mae acquisition loan on behalf of the buyer.
Marcus & Millichap Brokers $5.9M Sale of Retail Strip Center in Treasure Island, Florida
by John Nelson
TREASURE ISLAND, FLA. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $5.9 million sale of Treasure Island Plaza, a 20,000-square-foot retail strip center located at 118 107th Ave. in Treasure Island, a city in the Tampa Bay metro area. Built in 1981, the property was leased to 11 tenants at the time of sale. The buyer, an unnamed investment firm based in Miami, plans to redevelop the one-acre parcel into a mixed-use building with 40 residences atop 10,000 square feet of retail space. Evan Cannan and Reid Thedford of Marcus & Millichap’s Tampa office brokered the transaction.
MCKINNEY, TEXAS — Dallas-based owner-operator Palladium USA has broken ground on a $48 million affordable housing community in McKinney. The four-story complex will house one-, two- and three-bedroom units and amenities such as a pool, children’s play area, clubroom with a communal kitchen, fitness center, dog park and a computer lounge. Cross Architects designed the project, and Treymore Construction is the general contractor. The Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs issued $23 million in tax-exempt bonds for the project that were purchased by Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust. PNC Bank also provided over $19 million in equity. Palladium is developing the project in partnership with The McKinney Housing Finance Corp. The first units are set to be delivered in late 2024.