By Nicholas Haines, CEO, Bromley Cos. The desire to live close to everyday retail destinations — grocery stores, restaurants, gyms — isn’t new. But demand for this type of amenity has become increasingly popular with the rise of mixed-use developments. Think about when you go on vacation. You pick a hotel or rental property that’s close to activities you want to do, sights you want to see or places you want to eat. Now, people are beginning to crave that same convenience in everyday life — and it makes sense. While the pandemic blurred the lines between living, working and playing, rental communities that include residential, office and retail space have more than doubled in demand throughout the United States just over the past decade. These units, also known as live-work-play (LWP) apartments, have seen a substantial increase in interest, especially among millennials. Walkability is one of the primary traits that millennials seek when they’re searching for residential options, and LWP apartments present a unique opportunity to blend accessibility with desirable living experiences, world-class amenities, communal green spaces and exciting restaurant, retail and entertainment options. LWP apartments have proven to be a worthy investment, but just like with any other …
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By Nicholas Haines, CEO, Bromley Cos. The desire to live close to everyday retail destinations — grocery stores, restaurants, gyms — isn’t new. But demand for this type of amenity has become increasingly popular with the rise of mixed-use developments. Think about when you go on vacation. You pick a hotel or rental property that’s close to activities you want to do, sights you want to see or places you want to eat. Now, people are beginning to crave that same convenience in everyday life — and it makes sense. While the pandemic blurred the lines between living, working and playing, rental communities that include residential, office and retail space have more than doubled in demand throughout the United States over the past decade. These units, also known as live-work-play (LWP) apartments, have seen a substantial increase in interest, especially among millennials. Walkability is one of the primary traits that millennials seek when they’re searching for residential options, and LWP apartments present a unique opportunity to blend accessibility with desirable living experiences, world-class amenities, communal green spaces and exciting restaurant, retail and entertainment options. LWP apartments have proven to be worthy investments, but just like with any other development, there …
Brand Atlantic, Wheelock Receive $87M Construction Loan for Office Development in Downtown West Palm Beach
by John Nelson
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. — Brand Atlantic Real Estate Partners and Wheelock Street Capital have received an $87 million construction loan from ACORE Capital for the development of Banyan & Olive, two Class A office buildings in downtown West Palm Beach. Dustin Stolly and Jordan Roeschlaub of Newmark arranged the loan, terms of which were not provided. The financing provides funding for the gut renovation of 111 Olive, which includes 27,000 rentable square feet of office space and 11,000 rentable square feet of retail space to be delivered by year-end. The financing also provides funding for the vertical construction of 300 Banyan, a 12-story tower with 115,000 rentable square feet of office space, 6,000 rentable square feet of food and beverage space and roughly 300 parking spaces. Completion of 300 Banyan is slated for early 2024. Banyan & Olive will feature amenities such as 15,000 square feet of private office terraces, a golf simulator lounge and a seventh-floor amenity area with a fitness center and open-air lounge. Set in the heart of the Clematis Waterfront District, the buildings are situated near a variety of restaurants, bars, shops, Flagler Park and the boardwalk. — Kristin Hiller
NASHVILLE, TENN. — Doster Construction Co. has completed Novel Edgehill, a five-story mixed-use apartment community situated just south of Nashville’s Gulch district. Charlotte-based Crescent Communities and locally based Pearl Street Partners co-developed the 270-unit community, which features a five-level parking garage and rooftop pool. KTGY Architecture designed Novel Edgehill with studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans. The asset also features ground-floor retail space leased to Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee, The Mercantile, Bodyrok gym and Roc and Roe Style Bar. Doster Construction broke ground on the project in 2020. According to the property website, rental rates range from $1,905 to $3,500 per month.
SAVANNAH, GA. — Trion Properties, a multifamily investor based in West Hollywood, Calif., has purchased two apartment communities in Savannah’s Southside submarket for $57.7 million. The 297-unit portfolio includes Osprey on the Bluffs and Heron on the Bluffs, which are situated one mile apart. Taylor Bird, Nelson Abels, Laura Aylor and Harrison Cheeley of Cushman & Wakefield brokered the transaction. Acquisition financing included debt arranged by Continental Partners through Capital One and preferred equity provided by Walker & Dunlop. The assets were 97 percent occupied at the time of sale and were both constructed in 1986. The previous ownership invested nearly $4.8 million in renovations across both properties, according to Trion. The company plans to invest in landscaping, parking lot renovations, pool deck redesigning, signage upgrades, new barbecue areas and a dog park.
IPA Arranges Sales of Inverness Corners, Inverness Plaza Shopping Centers in Birmingham for $48.4M
by John Nelson
BIRMINGHAM, ALA. — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has arranged the sales of Inverness Corners and Inverness Plaza, two shopping centers in Birmingham totaling 311,000 square feet. Zach Taylor of IPA represented the Atlanta-based seller, Branch Properties, which sold the assets for a combined $48.4 million. First National Realty Partners acquired Inverness Corners, which is anchored by Kohl’s and Winn-Dixie, and Halpern Enterprises purchased Inverness Plaza, which is anchored by PGA Tour Superstore and Planet Fitness. “The Inverness properties are located on the busiest corridor in Birmingham with the strongest demographics in the state of Alabama,” says Taylor. “The quality of the underlying real estate combined with successful tenancy led to aggressive pricing in spite of the current volatility in the market.”
LOUISVILLE, KY. — Huff, Niehaus & Associates, Inc. has brokered the sale of the Comfort Suites Airport Louisville hotel in Louisville. The 81-room hotel is located at 6535 Paramount Park Drive, about 4.5 miles south of Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. Brandt Niehaus of Huff, Niehaus & Associates brokered the transaction. According to the property website, the hotel features an indoor heated pool, fitness center, laundry services, free airport transportation and a full buffet breakfast for guests. The undisclosed buyer has several Choice hotels in its portfolio and plans to use a third-party management company to operate the Comfort Suites Airport Louisville. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.
ABILENE, AMARILLO AND TYLER, TEXAS — Grandbridge Real Estate Capital has brokered the sale of three seniors housing properties totaling 664 units in Texas. The properties include Wesley Court in Abilene, The Craig in Amarillo and Meadow Lake in Tyler. The facilities offer a full continuum of services, including independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing. The properties were 90 percent occupied at the time of sale. Lifespace Communities acquired the properties from RSF Partners, Evergreen Senior Living Properties and ER Senior Management. The sales price was not disclosed. David Kliewer, Jay Jordan and David Rothschild of Grandbridge brokered the deal.
HOUSTON — Excelsa Properties, the real estate investment arm of global asset management firm Excelsa Holding, has sold Bend at Oak Forest, a 392-unit apartment community in Houston. The property offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units and amenities such as a pool, business center, fitness center and a coffee bar. Excelsa originally acquired the garden-style property in summer 2019 in partnership with GoldCor Capital Partners and implemented a value-add program. Specifically, the partnership upgraded roofing, landscaping and parking areas and refurbished 57 units with new floors, cabinets and countertops. The buyer and sales price were not disclosed.
AUSTIN, TEXAS — AHV Communities will develop a 244-unit single-family rental community on a 48-acre site in North Austin. Homes will come in three- and four-bedroom floor plans and range in size from 1,500 to 1,900 square feet. Residences will also feature two-car garages and private fenced backyards. Amenities will include a pool, fitness center, dog park, conference room, outdoor grilling and dining areas, clubhouse lounge and a bocce and outdoor game court. Preliminary sitework will begin in October, and vertical construction is scheduled to commence in the first quarter of next year. Full completion is slated late 2025.