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Multifamily Rents Skyrocket in San Diego Despite Pandemic

by Jeff Shaw December 7, 2021

By Allen Chitayat, First Vice President, CBRE Capital Markets The San Diego multifamily market has continued to exhibit very strong fundamentals in light of the pandemic. This is due to the region’s diversified economy, as well as the continued shortage of housing supply. Tourism, biotech, healthcare, education, the Navy, drone manufacturing, business services, software, and other high-tech industries have made San Diego a magnet for venture capital and other business investment, with several high-profile technology companies announcing expansions in San Diego. Local historic housing policies, which have been unfriendly to new development, have made it very expensive to build, and perpetuate the shortage of housing. This dynamic has continued to bode well for multifamily investment in the region. However, there have been numerous efforts by the various municipalities within San Diego County to increase housing density in their transit priority areas. This has been aided by more relaxed parking requirements and revisions of community plans in the City of San Diego (through the Complete Communities Initiative), Mission Valley, Kearny Mesa and Downtown’s Midway District. These community plan amendments and initiatives call for an additional supply of about 70,000 new housing units. In addition, the Navy recently announced a preliminary decision to redevelop …

December 7, 2021

California Company News Restaurant Retail Top Stories Western

Jack in the Box, Del Taco Enter into $575M Merger Agreement

by Taylor Williams December 6, 2021

SAN DIEGO AND LAKE FOREST, CALIF. — Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) and Del Taco Restaurants (NASDAQ: TACO) have entered into a merger agreement valued at approximately $575 million, inclusive of existing debt. Under the terms of the agreement, Jack in the Box will acquire Del Taco for $12.51 per share in cash. The deal, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2022, would yield a company with more than 2,800 restaurants across 25 states. In addition, the new entity plans to grow its store count by 4 percent annually by 2025. “This is a natural combination of two like-minded, challenger brands with outstanding growth opportunities,” says Darin Harris, CEO of Jack in the Box. “Together, Jack in the Box and Del Taco will benefit from a stronger financial model, gaining greater scale to invest in digital and technology capabilities and unit growth for both brands.” “Del Taco has a loyal, passionate guest base and a strong operating model, and we believe that we can leverage our infrastructure, experience refranchising and development strategy to support Del Taco’s growth plans and expand Del Taco’s footprint,” continues Harris. “In recent years, we have uniquely positioned Del Taco …

December 6, 2021

Acquisitions California Multifamily Western

Intracorp Divests of AmpliFi Apartments in Fullerton, California for $168M

by Amy Works December 6, 2021

FULLERTON, CALIF. — Intracorp has completed the sale of AmpliFi Apartments, a multifamily property located at 600 W. Commonwealth Ave. in Fullerton. An undisclosed buyer acquired the asset for $168 million. Built in 2019, AmpliFi features 290 apartments in a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. On-site amenities include a pool with private cabanas, outdoor fireplaces with seating areas, outdoor dining, barbecues, ground-floor retail space and a business center with private offices. The property also features a coffee bar, clubhouse with chef-inspired kitchen, fitness center, three rooftop viewing decks, dog park and spa.

December 6, 2021

Colorado Development Industrial Western

Partnership Buys 37-Acre Parcel in Mead, Colorado for Five-Building Spec Industrial Development

by Amy Works December 6, 2021

MEAD, COLO. — A partnership between Denver-based Silver Point Development and an affiliate of Walker & Dunlop Investment Partners has purchased 37 acres of land for Phase I of Elevation25, a five-building, 578,240-square-foot speculative industrial warehouse development in Mead. Terms of the transaction were not released. The team plans to break ground on the first two buildings later this month, with completion slated for fall 2022. Building 1, totaling 94,076 square feet, is 40 percent pre-leased to Premier Manufacturing with 56,642 square feet of remaining available space. Building 2 will total 109,676 square feet. The developer is positioned to acquire an adjacent 36-acre land parcel within the next three years for the development of Phase 2 of Elevation25, which will include four buildings totaling 422,000 square feet. Dawn McCombs and Kevin Hann of Avison Young’s Industrial Services team in Denver represented the buyers. Clayton Pristou of Avison Young’s Denver-based Structured Finance Group arranged acquisition and construction financing with CIBC Bank USA for the ownership team.

December 6, 2021

Acquisitions Arizona Multifamily Western

Rise48 Equity Sells Villa Serena Apartments in Phoenix to Tides Equities for $32M

by Amy Works December 6, 2021

PHOENIX — Rise48 Equity has completed the disposition of Villa Serena, a multifamily community located near Interstate 17 in Phoenix. Tides Equities acquired the property for $32 million, or $233,577 per unit. Cliff David and Steve Gebing of Institutional Property Advisors, a division of Marcus & Millichap, represented the seller and procured the buyer in the deal. Constructed in 1982 on five acres, Villa Serena features 137 apartments in a mix of one- and two-bedroom layouts, with 54 percent of the property being two-bedroom/two-bath units. All apartments include private patios or balconies with exterior storage space and washers/dryers. Community amenities include a swimming pool with poolside loungers and ramada, business center and reserved covered parking.

December 6, 2021

Acquisitions California Industrial Western

Faris Lee Brokers Sale of 42,119 SF Industrial Park in Rancho Cucamonga, California

by Amy Works December 6, 2021

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIF. — Faris Lee Investments has arranged the sale of Hermosa Technology Center, an incubator industrial park located at Hermosa Avenue and Sixth Street in Rancho Cucamonga. A private family office based out of Riverside County, Calif., sold the asset to a Los Angeles-based family office for $11.4 million, or $271 per square foot. Nick Miller and Shaun Riley of Faris Lee represented the seller in the deal. At the time of sale, the 42,119-square-foot property was fully leased.

December 6, 2021

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California Development Multifamily Seniors Housing Western

Avenir Opens 88-Unit Memory Care Community in Los Angeles

by Amy Works December 6, 2021

LOS ANGELES — Avenir Senior Living has opened Avenir Memory Care Westside, a seniors housing community in Los Angeles’ Westchester neighborhood. The community features 88 memory care units using a specialized program that aligns residents who have similar cognitive abilities. “We call this the cognitive lifestyle,” says Jason Gurash, vice president of sales and marketing for Avenir Senior Living. “Taking it a step further, every neighborhood is intentionally designed to look exactly the same. That way, everything is familiar. Residents feel comfortable and at home even if they need to move to a higher level of support.”

December 6, 2021

Acquisitions Georgia Multifamily Southeast

Carroll Acquires Two Multifamily Properties in Atlanta for $175M

by Julia Sanders December 6, 2021

ATLANTA — Atlanta-based Carroll has acquired two new multifamily properties in northeast Atlanta called The Artisan and Berkshires at Lenox Park for a combined purchase price of $175 million. Carroll paid $245,000 per unit with a total of 715 units between the two properties, according to the Atlanta Business Chronicle. The seller(s) was not disclosed. Both properties were acquired through Carroll’s institutional investment vehicle, Carroll Multifamily Venture VI LP. The Artisan and Berkshires at Lenox Park will also be managed by Carroll. Ashish Cholia, Colleen Hendrix, Don Hoffman and Shea Campbell of CBRE represented the seller of Berkshires at Lenox Park. The Artisan, which will rebranded as Arium Peachtree Creek, is a 340-unit garden-style community located off Interstate 85 and near Buford Highway. Located at 3001 Northeast Expy, the Artisan is 11.8 miles from downtown Atlanta. The property offers one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans with walk-in closets, hardwood floors and in-unit washer and dryers. Community amenities include a pool, fitness center and a community business center. Berkshires at Lenox Park, which will be rebranded as Arium Lenox Park, is a 375-unit property located at the intersection of the Atlanta neighborhoods of Brookhaven and Buckhead. The property offers one-, two- and …

December 6, 2021

Acquisitions Multifamily Texas

Casoro Group Sells Five Multifamily Properties Totaling 1,070 Units in Dallas-Fort Worth

by Taylor Williams December 6, 2021

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Austin-based investment firm Casoro Group has sold five multifamily properties totaling 1,070 units that are located throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The 216-unit Mariposa Villas and the 332-unit Vistas at Pinnacle Park were both constructed in 2003 and are located in Dallas. The 198-unit Huntington Ridge was built in 2007 in the southern suburb of DeSoto, and the 180-unit River Oaks is located in nearby Wylie and was built in 2002. Rounding out the portfolio is Savoy of Garland, located northeast of Dallas, which totals 144-units and was built in 2008. The buyer and sales price were not disclosed.

December 6, 2021

Development Florida Mixed-Use Multifamily Southeast

Major Food Group, JDS to Develop 259-Unit Mixed-Use Residential Tower in Miami

by Julia Sanders December 6, 2021

MIAMI — Major Food Group and New York-based JDS Development Group have plans to develop MAJOR, a mixed-use residential tower located at 888 Brickell Ave. in Miami. Upon completion, MAJOR will be the tallest building in Miami at 1,049 feet, according to the developers. MAJOR will offer 259 for-sale condominiums, as well as a collection of food and beverage amenities, including standalone restaurants and private clubs. No other project plans were disclosed. William Sofield of Studio Sofield will oversee design of the tower, lobby and residences. Ken Fulk Inc. will be responsible for the food, beverage and club spaces at MAJOR. New York-based Major Food Group will oversee all branding and hospitality programming at the project. Major Food Group currently operates over 30 restaurants, hotels and private clubs. Michael Stern of JDS is leading the development team for the project. JDS Development Group has projects including the Walker Tower, The American Copper Buildings, Brooklyn Tower and 111 West 57th St. in New York City, as well as Monad Terrace, Echo Brickell and Echo Aventura in South Florida.

December 6, 2021

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