By Kyle Knight, senior vice president, Weitzman Houston Houston’s construction of new retail space, after reaching a record low in 2021, is on track to exceed that level, based on projects in the pipeline for this year. But the increase is not large, and total new deliveries will remain on the conservative side. The limited new space is driving demand to existing projects and helping lift marketwide occupancy levels. The limited deliveries of new retail space, combined with healthy retail demand and limited closings, is helping Houston’s retail market build on the occupancy gains it experienced during 2021. As a result, the retail market currently has a healthy occupancy rate of 96.1 percent. The market remains among the strongest in recent memory, although economic issues — rising interest rates, increased construction costs, inflation — may lead to a slowdown. On the positive side, retailer, developer and investor interest remains at extremely high levels, since retail real estate is a long-term game that factors in short-term concerns. The retail market also bolstered by robust demand for small-shop space, new construction that is either built-to-suit or significantly preleased, healthy job and population growth and an economy that benefits from rising energy prices. …
NASHVILLE, TENN. — Portman and Creed Investment Co. plan to top out the Moore Building, a 16-story office building in Midtown Nashville, on Thursday. Upon completion, which is set for February 2023, the Moore Building will feature 236,000 square feet of Class A offices and 8,500 square feet of ground-level retail space. Amenities will include an 11,000-square-foot sky lobby, outdoor deck, 35-person conference room, tenant lounge and a fitness center. The Moore Building is named after Scotty Moore, the former guitarist of Elvis Presley, and is located on the site of the former Music City Recorders studio where Elvis and Moore recorded music. The project team includes general contractor Hoar Construction and Nashville-based architect Greshman Smith. CBRE is handling leasing for the office space, and U.S. Bank provided construction financing for the project.
By Kyle Knight, senior vice president, Weitzman Houston Houston’s construction of new retail space, after reaching a record low in 2021, is on track to exceed that level, based on projects in the pipeline for this year. But the increase is not large, and total new deliveries will remain on the conservative side. The limited new space is driving demand to existing projects and helping lift occupancy levels marketwide. The limited deliveries of new retail space, combined with healthy retail demand and limited closings, is helping Houston’s retail market build on the occupancy gains it experienced during 2021. As a result, the retail market currently has a healthy occupancy rate of 96.1 percent. The market remains among the strongest in recent memory, although economic issues — rising interest rates, increased construction costs and inflation — may lead to a slowdown. On the positive side, tenant, developer and investor interest remains extremely high since retail real estate is a long-term game that factors in short-term concerns. The retail market also benefits from several positive influences, including robust demand for small-shop space, new construction that is either built-to-suit or significantly preleased, healthy job and population growth and an economy that is bolstered …
TAMPA, FLA. — Berkadia has arranged a $64.1 million acquisition loan for Arbors at Carrollwood, a 325-unit apartment community located at 3939 Ehrlich Road in Tampa. Built in 2001 and renovated in 2019, the 15-building property is situated on 56 acres in Tampa’s Carrollwood submarket. Mitch Sinberg, Matthew Robbins, Brad Williamson and Scott Wadler of Berkadia arranged the five-year, floating-rate loan through an unnamed bank on behalf of the borrower, a joint venture between TruAmerica Multifamily and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management LP. Arbors at Carrollwood features one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans including loft-style units with vaulted ceilings and a second-story den. Apartments range from 769 to 1,499 square feet and include open floor plans, nine-foot ceilings, wood-plank flooring, full-size washers/dryers and kitchens with designer cabinets, granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. The gated community’s amenities include a resort-style pool; cabanas, fire pits and a summer kitchen; 24-hour fitness center; fenced-in bark park with agility equipment and pet spa; a renovated clubhouse with a Wi-Fi café and business center; and attached and detached garages.
STOCKBRIDGE, GA. — GREA has negotiated the sale of Avenue 33 Apartments, a 284-unit multifamily community located at 3386 Mount Zion Road in Stockbridge, a south Atlanta suburb. REM Acquisitions purchased the property from Peak Capital Partners for $58.2 million. Chandler Brown, Taylor Brown, Cory Caroline Sams and Walter Miller of GREA represented the seller in the transaction. Built in 1999, Avenue 33 features one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, as well as a clubhouse, resort-style swimming pool, fitness center, business center, dog park and outdoor grilling stations. The new ownership plans to enhance previously completed upgrades at the property.
CLEMSON, S.C. — Newmark has secured $29 million in acquisition financing for Cambridge Creek, a 380-bed student housing community near Clemson University. Dustin Stolly, Jordan Roeschlaub, Chris Kramer, Nick Scribani, Holden Witkoff and Marshall Dickson of Newmark arranged the loan through Synovus Bank on behalf of the borrower, Center Court Mass. Cambridge Creek’s floor plans include two- and three-bedrooms that span up to 1,431 square feet of living space. Amenities include a 5,000-square-foot clubhouse, resort-style pool, fitness studio, cabanas, a coffee bar and a study lounge.
LAKELAND, FLA. — Sealy & Co. has purchased Key Logistics Center, an industrial property located at 5300 Allen K Breed Highway in Lakeland. The two-building property includes a 491,920-square-foot distribution center and a 349,929-square-foot facility. The two buildings at Key Logistics Center feature 36-foot clear heights, cross-dock configurations, ample parking, ESFR fire protection, LED lighting and proximity to I-4. Jason Gandy and John Nida led the transactions for Sealy & Co. on an internal basis. Frank Fallon of CBRE represented the undisclosed seller in the off-market transaction. The sales price was not disclosed.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Richmond, Va.-based investment firm 37th Parallel Properties has purchased Heights at Cityview, a 344-unit apartment community in Fort Worth. The property offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units with an average size of 984 square feet and amenities such as a pool, fitness center, clubhouse and a putting green. Taylor Hill of Institutional Property Advisors, a division of Marcus & Millichap, represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. Cutt Ableson of Berkadia originated an undisclosed amount of floating-rate agency financing for the acquisition.
SAN ANTONIO — Dallas-based RightQuest Residential has broken ground on Paloma San Antonio, a 264-unit multifamily project that will be located on a 13-acre site on The Alamo City’s east side. Units will come in one- and two-bedroom formats, and amenities will include a pool, fitness center, business center, outdoor grilling stations, package lockers and a dog park. Cross Architects designed the project, and Houston-based Nations Construction is serving as the general contractor. Veritex Community Bank provided construction financing. The first units will be available for occupancy in fall 2023.
WACO, HOUSTON AND FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors has negotiated the sale of four skilled nursing facilities totaling 704 licensed beds in Waco, Houston and Fort Worth. A national owner acquired the properties for $28 million and plans to lease the facilities out to multiple operators. Blueprint marketed the properties, which were all built in the 1960s, on behalf of a court-appointed receiver.