PUYALLUP, WASH. — NorthMarq has secured a $27.6 million refinancing for Glacier Run Phase II, an apartment community located at 12020 Sunrise Blvd. East in Puyallup. Bob Spiro and Scott Moline of NorthMarq arranged the financing, which features a 10-year term on a 30-year amortization schedule, through its in-house Fannie Mae team. Built in 2021, Phase II includes 144 apartments in a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts with high-end finishes, stainless steel appliances and in-unit washers/dryers. Community amenities include a heated resort-style pool, fitness center, dog park, three season room and clubhouse.
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NEW CANEY, TEXAS — Target (NYSE: TGT) will open a 136,000-square-foot store at Valley Ranch Town Center, a 240-acre shopping, dining and entertainment destination located in the northeastern Houston suburb of New Caney. The Minneapolis-based retailer joins a tenant roster that includes Kroger, Burlington, Academy Sports + Outdoors, T.J. Maxx, Hobby Lobby and Cinemark Theatres. Karla Smith of SRS Real Estate Partners represented Target in the lease negotiations. Brody Farris represented the landlord, Signorelli Co., on an internal basis. The space is under construction, and a tentative opening date has not yet been established.
LONGVIEW, TEXAS — MAG Capital Partners has sold a 124,417-square-foot industrial property in Longview, about 120 miles east of Dallas, that houses the headquarters and production facilities of M. Roberts Media. The property is located within an Opportunity Zone and has an available parcel for future development. Los Angeles-based investment firm DWG Capital Partners purchased the asset for an undisclosed price.
HOUSTON — California-based brokerage firm Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors has arranged the sale of eight single-tenant net-leased (STNL) retail properties located throughout the Houston area. Louetta Automotive & Tire Service occupies all the properties, which sold to eight separate private investors for a combined price of $20.7 million. Louetta Automotive is now operating as Sun Auto Tire & Service and is backed by Los Angeles-based private equity firm Leonard Green & Partners.
THE COLONY, TEXAS — Lee & Associates has negotiated a 123,269-square-foot industrial lease at 2001 Midway Road in the northern Dallas suburb of The Colony. According to LoopNet Inc., the property features a rear-load configuration and 168 car parking spaces. Johnny Anderson, Adam Graham and Mark Graybill of Lee & Associates represented the landlord, First Industrial Texas, in the lease negotiations. The name and representative of the tenant were not disclosed.
KATY, TEXAS — Weitzman has begun leasing Porter Lake Crossing, a 40,130-square-foot shopping center under construction in the western Houston suburb of Katy. Cornerstone Development Group is developing the project, which will consist of three multi-tenant buildings and a 6,000-square-foot pad site. Construction of the first building is expected to be complete next fall.
MINNEAPOLIS — Monarch Alternative Capital LP has acquired the Westin Minneapolis hotel in partnership with HEI Hotels & Resorts. Although the purchase price was undisclosed, Monarch says it acquired the hotel at a significant discount due to disruptions caused by the pandemic. The acquisition marks Monarch’s 12th hotel purchase this year. The 214-room, business-oriented hotel is in the heart of downtown. Monarch plans to improve the asset with an upcoming renovation. Monarch will operate the property in partnership with HEI Hotels & Resorts.
COLUMBUS, OHIO — Nine new retailers and restaurants are now open at Easton Town Center in Columbus. Levi’s has opened its first NextGen store in the state of Ohio. NextGen stores offer shoppers the opportunity to customize new looks and work directly with in-store stylists. Dr. Martens opened its second retail location in Ohio and its first in Columbus. Customers can shop a wide range of boots, shoes and accessories. Urban Outfitters has opened its only Columbus location. Fay’s Crepes, which serves specialty crepes and waffles, debuted its only Columbus location. Italian restaurant Sono Wood Fired and Vietnamese restaurant Pho Social opened their first locations in Ohio. Boss Gal Beauty Bar has debuted its third central Ohio location. The space features a facial bar and private medical treatment rooms. Grandview Heights, Ohio-based Glenn Avenue Soap Co. opened its second retail location. Lastly, Solich Piano, a fast-growing piano dealer in the Midwest, has opened its only Columbus location, which spans 8,100 square feet. Easton Town Center, co-developed by L Brands, The Georgetown Co. and Steiner + Associates, is home to more than 250 shops, restaurants and entertainment concepts.
OMAHA, NEB. — Equity Partnership Holdings LLC (EPH) has purchased Dundee Flats in Omaha for $12.5 million. Built in 2019, the Class A property consists of 62 apartment units and two commercial spaces. Located at the corner of 49th and Dodge streets, the building is within walking distance to the University of Nebraska Medical Center. A new Omaha Rapid Bus Transit station is situated directly in front of the property. The acquisition marks EPH’s second transaction in Omaha this year, and its seventh overall in the Omaha market. EPH’s portfolio in the Omaha market now totals 483 units. Seller information was not provided.
BRANSON, MO. — Outside the Lines (OTL), a design-build company specializing in water features, fountains, rockwork and themed environments, is building a show fountain within the lake at Branson Boardwalk in Missouri. The 12,500-square-foot lake is adjacent to the Aquarium at the Boardwalk. The $55 million project, the first attraction to be developed at the Branson Boardwalk, includes a 34-ton, 55-foot octopus sculpture by Demiurge. The octopus will be integrated into the show fountain with color-changing LED lights. Kuvera Partners is the owner and operator of both the Branson Boardwalk and Aquarium at the Boardwalk.