DENVER — Denver-based Flywheel Acquisitions has purchased an infill office building on nearly 2.3 acres in Denver. 4100 Investors LLC sold the asset for $14.7 million. A single tenant occupies the full, three-story property. Aaron Johnson, Jon Hendrickson and Mitch Veremeychik of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller in the transaction. Located at 4100 E. Arkansas, the 63,335-square-foot asset is surrounded by walkable restaurant and retail amenities. Additionally, the property offers a fitness center in the building.
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LOS ANGELES — PSRS has arranged a $7.6 million cash-out refinance of a two-story retail center in Los Angeles. The name of the borrower was not released. William DeFanti of PSRS secured the refinancing, which features a 4.45 percent interest rate, five-year term and two years of interest-only payments followed by a 30-year amortization. The subject property is a walk-up retail center with 17 suites.
Regal Cinemas’ Parent Company Cineworld Group Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
by Katie Sloan
BRENTFORD, U.K. — Cineworld Group, parent company to Regal Cinemas among other international theater brands, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. While a specific plan regarding the company’s real estate was not announced, Cineworld expects to pursue an “optimization strategy” regarding its locations across the U.S. as part of its bankruptcy proceedings. The company is engaging in discussions with its landlords on improving cinema lease terms in hopes of further positioning Cineworld for long-term growth in the U.S., the company says. The Brentford, U.K.-based company was founded in 1995 and has over 747 theaters open across 10 countries, with 511 located in the U.S. As part of its Chapter 11 proceedings, Cineworld is seeking to reduce debt and strengthen its balance sheet in order to accelerate growth. The company has nearly $2 billion in financial commitments from existing lenders to keep operating. The company expects to operate its global business and cinemas as usual throughout the Chapter 11 process. Cineworld’s subsidiaries and affiliates not engaged in the U.S. or U.K. businesses were not included in the filing and are not part of the Chapter 11 process. Cineworld made …
By Taylor Williams The multifamily management industry has been beset by labor shortages for years, which has in turn prompted the rise of numerous technological platforms designed to streamline, automate and simplify daily work. But the business of running apartment communities carries an inherent and irrevocable human element, and the cost of acquiring and maintaining that service is about to go up. As an industry, multifamily management is hardly alone on this front. Businesses in countless sectors across the country are deadlocked in labor battles. While overall unemployment remains low at 3.7 percent, at 62.4 percent, the labor force participation rate remains about 100 basis points below its pre-pandemic mark, according to data from the Federal Reserve. In addition, according to the Society for Human Resource Management, resignations hit record highs in 2021, with some 4 million Americans quitting their jobs every month. With much of the labor supply in flux and potentially looking to shift careers, the advantage shifts to deep-pocketed, well-capitalized employers who can not only offer higher salaries, but also greater workplace flexibility. As such, multifamily management firms will likely be competing for talent among one another in 2023, as well as sparring with recruiters from completely …
By Mary Lamie, Bi-State Development Modern bulk distribution buildings under construction in the St. Louis region hit a historic high earlier this year, approaching 8 million square feet. The record level of construction illustrates the industrial real estate market in the southwestern Illinois and eastern Missouri region continues to expand to meet ever-increasing demand as world and domestic markets strive to move beyond the disruption that has defined the past two years. The need for reliable freight logistics and flexible supply chains is proving more essential than ever to keep economies moving, and regions that can meet those needs while delivering the modern bulk and manufacturing space distributors and developers demand will have the greatest potential for continued growth. In mid-2022, nearly 7.4 million square feet remained under construction in the St. Louis region, a level of construction 78 percent higher than 2021 and 47 percent higher than the most recent five-year average. Also noteworthy is the fact that 100 percent of the modern bulk construction projects underway is speculative. That represents more speculative activity in the region today than in 2019, 2020 and 2021 combined, a clear indication that developers believe the St. Louis market is a solid place …
AUSTIN, TEXAS — A partnership between Dallas-based Lincoln Property Co. and Kairoi Residential has broken ground on Waterline, a 74-story mixed-use tower in downtown Austin. The site is located near the nexus of Waller Creek and Lady Bird Lake. Plans for the 1,022-foot building currently call for 352 luxury apartments, 700,000 square feet of office space, a 251-room hotel that will be operated under the 1 Hotels brand and 24,000 square feet of ground-floor retail and restaurant space. Residential amenities will include two pools, a fitness center, lounge, kitchen and coworking space. Office tenants will also have access to a fitness center, as well as a bar and lounge and indoor meeting spaces. Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF) is the architect for Waterline. Canadian pension fund PSP Investments is also an equity partner on the project. Eastdil Secured arranged an undisclosed amount of construction financing for the development through Blackstone Mortgage Trust. Completion is slated for late 2026. The partnership is also developing Sixth & Guadalupe, a 66-story tower in downtown Austin that is scheduled to open next year.
PLANO, TEXAS — JAH Realty, a retail investment firm with offices in Dallas and Oklahoma City, has acquired Park West Plaza, a 191,103-square-foot shopping center in Plano. The property sits on 17 acres and was 98 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants such as Aldi, Elliot’s Hardware, Nadine Floor Co., CiCi’s Pizza, Dairy Queen and Firehouse Subs. Los Angeles-based ASG Real Estate Co. sold the property to JAH Realty for an undisclosed price. Chris Harden and Kris Von Hohn of Cushman & Wakefield brokered the deal. Southside Bank provided acquisition financing.
WACO, TEXAS — A partnership between Dallas-based SkyWalker Property Partners and Utah-based Zelevie Health has purchased the Healthcare Resort of Waco, a116-bed seniors housing facility. The 77,000-square-foot property, which was completed in 2015 but closed in 2018 due to a tenant-landlord dispute, consists of 30 assisted living beds and 86 skilled nursing beds. Amenities include multiple lounges, a media room and outdoor terraces with gathering spaces and a putting green. The seller was an affiliate of Kawa Capital Management. The new ownership plans to invest in a capital improvement program and reopen the facility in the fourth quarter.
ALLEN, TEXAS — Northmarq has arranged a $28 million bridge loan for the acquisition of Presidio, a 202-unit multifamily property located in the northeastern Dallas suburb of Allen. Built in 1986, the property features a pool, fitness center, pet play area, outdoor grilling and dining stations and onsite laundry facilities. Kevin Leamy of Northmarq arranged the loan, which carried a three-year, interest-only term, through an undisclosed balance sheet lender. Taylor Hill, Michael Ware, Joey Tumminello, Drew Kile and Will Balthrope of Institutional Property Advisors, a division of Marcus & Millichap, represented the seller, 37th Parallel Properties, in the transaction. The borrower was also not disclosed.
BROWNWOOD, TEXAS — Colliers Mortgage has provided an undisclosed amount of Fannie Mae acquisition financing for Southside Village Apartments, a 104-unit multifamily asset in Brownwood, about 140 miles northwest of Austin. The 12-building, garden-style property was built in 1973 and offers amenities such as a playground, basketball court and a dog park. Fritz Waldvogel of Colliers Mortgage originated the financing through a partnership with Old Capital Lending. The borrower was an entity doing business as The Magnolia on 4th LLC.