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Atlanta’s Resilient Restaurant Sector is on the Rebound Post-Pandemic

by John Nelson January 24, 2022

When I recently looked into a prime site in Atlanta’s bustling West Midtown district on behalf of one of my restaurant clients, I quickly realized that several restaurants were eyeing the space. There were six other restaurant groups interested in leasing the space, creating a bidding war at rental rates far higher than my client wanted to pay. Heated competition for available restaurant spaces is by no means unusual in the Atlanta market these days, particularly for intown Atlanta, or the portion of the city located within the Interstate 285 loop and containing some of the city’s most urban, in-demand neighborhoods including Old Fourth Ward, EAV (East Atlanta Village) and Poncey-Highland. It’s been a rollercoaster stretch for the retail and restaurant sectors since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Large decreases in sales at the outset were followed by a substantial recovery by early 2021, only to be followed by a setback in some markets over the summer caused by the more contagious Delta variant. Despite the challenging conditions, Davis said his clients have been forging ahead with their expansion plans. These clients have benefitted from their history of strong sales and the ability to adjust their service models (such …

January 24, 2022

Development Industrial Ohio Top Stories

Intel Plans $20B Investment for Two Computer Chip Factories Near Columbus, Ohio

by Julia Sanders January 21, 2022

NEW ALBANY, OHIO — Santa Clara, Calif.-based Intel has unveiled plans to invest more than $20 billion to build two new computer chip factories. The campus will be located in New Albany, approximately 18 miles northeast of Columbus. Construction is scheduled to begin at the end of 2022 for the start of production in 2025. The two semiconductor fabrication plants, or “fabs,” will be situated on nearly 1,000 acres in Licking County. The project site can accommodate a total of eight chip factories. At full buildout, the total investment in the site could increase to as much as $100 billion over the next 10 years. The project is the largest single private-sector investment in Ohio’s history, according to Intel. Ohio will be home to Intel’s first new manufacturing site location in 40 years. Additionally, Air Products, Applied Materials, LAM Research and Ultra Clean Technology have announced plans to establish a physical presence in the region to support the buildout of the site, with more companies expected to join the project in the future. “Building this semiconductor mega-site is akin to building a small city, which brings forth a vibrant community of supporting services and suppliers,” says Keyvan Esfarjani, Intel senior …

January 21, 2022

Florida Loans Office Southeast

CIM Group Closes $175M Loan for Office Tower in Tampa

by Julia Sanders January 21, 2022

TAMPA, FLA. — CIM Group has closed a $175 million loan for Bank of America Plaza, a 42-story, Class A office tower in Tampa. A fund managed by CIM Group provided the funds to the borrowers, an affiliate of Miami-based Banyan Street Capital and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management LP. Built in 1986 and renovated in 2018, Bank of America Plaza spans two city blocks, making it one of the largest office developments in the Southeast, according to CIM Group. The property includes a 795,944-square-foot office tower and an adjacent 1,260-space parking structure that is connected to the property by a covered, climate-controlled skybridge. Building amenities include a newly renovated lobby, fitness center, tenant business lounge and a conference facility. Bank of America Plaza is Energy Star-rated and meets LEED Gold standards. Located at 101 E. Kennedy Blvd. at the corner of North Tampa Street and East Kennedy Boulevard in Tampa’s Central Business District, the property is situated 9.2 miles from Tampa International Airport.

January 21, 2022

Acquisitions Arizona Retail Western

Michael A. Pollack Closes Sale of Five Centers

by Jaime Lackey January 21, 2022

PHOENIX – Shopping center owner Michael A. Pollack Real Estate Investments has sold five centers in the Phoenix area in separate transactions for a total of $32 million. The transactions took place in the fourth quarter of 2021. The company sold Trailside Center in Mesa for $2.7 million; the company had owned the property since 1994. In Phoenix, the company sold Tower Plaza along Cave Creek Road for $2.4 million. In Peoria, Pollack sold the 67,000-square-foot Olive Plaza for $4.6 million. Pollack sold Apache Central Center in Tempe to the City of Tempe for $10.6 million. The city plans to redevelop the 44,000-square-foot property into a mixed-use center providing affordable housing and retail. The largest sale for the company was the disposition of the 86,000-square-foot Lindsay Marketplace in Mesa for $11.2 million. Pollack had purchased most of the centers in the 1990s, with one purchased in 2003. “These were all opportunistic buys,” says Michael Pollack. “We were able to get a great deal on all these centers when we purchased them back in the 1990s through early 2000s. We renovated them inside and out, and then held onto the centers for many years bringing the occupancy levels up to almost …

January 21, 2022

Affordable Housing Development District of Columbia Loans Multifamily Southeast

Merchants Capital Provides $141M Financing for Mixed-Income Multifamily Development in Southwest D.C.

by Julia Sanders January 21, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Merchants Capital has provided more than $141 million in financing for Waterfront Station II, a mixed-income multifamily development currently under construction in the Southwest neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The development team is a joint venture between Hoffman & Associates, AHC Inc., City Partners and Paramount Development. Construction is slated for completion by winter 2023. Situated at 1000 4th Street SW, Waterfront Station II will have 449 apartments, including 313 market-rate units, 68 units affordable to households earning 30 percent of the area median income (AMI) and 68 apartments affordable for households earning 50 percent of AMI. The development will include a single, 12-story apartment building with approximately 29,000 square feet of retail, educational and commercial space on the ground level with below-grade parking. The commercial tenants include AppleTree Public Charter School, a D.C.-based early childhood education provider, as well as a neighborhood restaurant by Good Company Doughnuts. The project has an additional 7,000 square feet of retail space available for lease. Designed by architect Torti Gallas Urban with interiors by Hickok Cole, the project will include more than 19,000 square feet of outdoor and interior amenity space across four floors. Community amenities will include a coworking and …

January 21, 2022

Kentucky Loans Multifamily Southeast

Greystone Funds $30.9M Refinancing Loan for Multifamily Property in Louisville

by Julia Sanders January 21, 2022

LOUISVILLE, KY. — Greystone has provided a $30.9 million Fannie Mae Green Rewards loan to refinance Germantown Mill Lofts, a 189-unit multifamily property in Louisville. Michael Zukerman at Greystone originated the financing on behalf of the borrower, Dearborn Capital Partners LLC. The loan carries a 10-year term and 30-year amortization schedule, along with a low fixed interest rate. Built in 1889, Germantown Mill Lofts originally operated as a fabric mill through the mid-20th century. After subsequent use as a retail facility, the property was eventually converted into residential units in 2017. The rehabilitation included significant environmental remediation, qualifying the project for Green Rewards incentives. Now, the property offers studio, one- and two-bedroom floorplans. Unit features include open concept kitchens with designer countertops, shelving and cabinetry, as well as stainless steel appliances. Units also feature washers and dryers and hardwood flooring. Community amenities include a fitness center, community pool, outdoor grilling area, bocce ball court, pet park and spa and a clubhouse. Located at 946 Goss Ave., the property is situated 2.6 miles from downtown Louisville and two miles from the University of Louisville. The property is also 4.3 miles from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.

January 21, 2022

Acquisitions Industrial Maryland Southeast

Newmark Brokers $30M Sale of Two Industrial Properties in Jessup, Maryland

by Julia Sanders January 21, 2022

JESSUP, MD. — Newmark has brokered the $30 million sale of 8215 and 8220 Wellmoor Court, two industrial warehouse buildings totaling 191,700 square feet within Baltimore Washington Industrial Park in Jessup. Christopher Abramson, Brian Kruger, Ben McCarty, Nicholas Signor and Erik Evans of Newmark represented both the seller, Spector Family LLC, and the buyer, Berkley Partners. Both properties were fully leased at the time of sale. Built in 2006, 8215 Wellmoor Court is a 79,600-square-foot warehouse and distribution building situated on six acres. Building features include approximately 2,000 square feet of office space, 28-foot clear heights, six dock-high loading doors and an ESFR sprinkler system. The property’s tenants include Archive Systems and Big 10 Tires. Built in 1972, 8220 Wellmoor Court is a 112,150-square-foot warehouse situated on 10.4 acres. Property features include 25-foot clear heights, 20 external loading doors, 60 surface parking spaces and a fenced lot. The property’s tenants include Acme Paper and Giant Foods.

January 21, 2022

Acquisitions Florida Retail Southeast

JLL Arranges $19.1M Sale of Shopping Center in Gainesville, Florida

by Julia Sanders January 21, 2022

GAINESVILLE, FLA. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the sale of Gainesville Plaza, a 165,705-square-foot shopping center in Gainesville. Brad Peterson and Whitaker Leonhardt of JLL represented the sellers, Wicker Park Capital Management and Riverstone Capital Group, in the transaction. Cobalt Real Estate Solutions, an affiliate of Divaris Real Estate Inc, purchased the property for $19.1 million. Anchored by Burlington and Ross Dress for Less, Gainesville Plaza was 96.7 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants, including 2nd & Charles, Save-A-Lot, Five Below and Hibbett Sports. Built in 1971 and renovated in 2015, the property is currently expanding with the addition of a new two-tenant outparcel pad preleased to Firehouse Subs and Tropical Smoothie Café, along with a new adjacent Wendy’s location. Located on 16.5 acres at 2649 NW 13th St., Gainesville Plaza is situated 1.8 miles from the University of Florida and 4.8 miles from the Gainesville Regional Airport.

January 21, 2022

Acquisitions California Retail Western

Gerrity Group Sells Gateway Center Retail Property in Mission Viejo, California to DJM Capital for $39.5M

by Amy Works January 21, 2022

MISSION VIEJO, CALIF. — Gerrity Group has completed the disposition of Gateway Center, a retail destination in Orange County’s Mission Viejo. San Jose-based DJM Capital acquired the asset for $39.5 million. Completed in 1979, Gateway Center features 79,001 square feet of retail space. Current tenants include Starbucks Coffee, Cold Stone Creamery, Subway, Baja Fresh, Happy Minds Academy, Oggi’s, San Diego Credit Union, Gateway Liquor, Dance Daly Ballroom, Fit Pilates, Thai Body Works, Saddleback Urgent Care, Sweet Pediatric Dental and French’s Pastry. The property is located on 7.3 acres at 23972-24042 Alicia Parkway. Gleb Lvovich, Bryan Ley and Geoff Tranchina of JLL Retail Capital Markets represented the seller in the transaction. Jeff Sause and John Marshall of JLL Debt Placement arranged a three-year, floating-rate acquisition loan for the buyer.

January 21, 2022

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Multifamily

JVM Realty Acquires 297-Unit Luxury Apartment Community in Itasca, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow January 21, 2022

ITASCA, ILL. — JVM Realty Corp. has acquired The Residences at Hamilton Lakes in Itasca, a northwest suburb of Chicago. The purchase price and seller were not released. The 297-unit luxury apartment community is located at 1133 N. Arlington Heights Road. Built in 2017, the property rises four stories with studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans. Amenities include a fitness center, pool, gourmet kitchen, outdoor patio space, theater and a rejuvenation center complete with a hot tub, steam room and sauna. This is the sixth acquisition for JVM Realty in the Chicagoland area. The company’s portfolio consists of 19 communities across four states.

January 21, 2022

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