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M&T: Positives in Seniors Housing Include Rate Environment, Available Assistance

by Sarah Daniels March 4, 2021

The seniors housing industry has had a particularly challenging year. But the latest data from NIC MAP shows COVID cases are down in nursing homes and occupancies are expected to rebound from historic lows in the coming months, says Matt Pipitone, seniors housing platform manager with M&T Realty Capital Corp. (MTRCC). It remains to be seen how quickly leasing will ramp up and to what extent rents and incentives will be impacted long term. But in the meantime, Pipitone points to some positives on the financial side of the industry. Namely, the government has provided several rounds of stimulus money, which has helped operators, especially those who manage skilled nursing facilities. And Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and HUD have offered assistance to borrowers in the form of forbearance programs and other debt service relief. The agencies also remain active, but are cautious when treading in the sector, Pipitone says. “Fannie and Freddie have pulled back. Overall leverage is down, and there are debt service reserves required on new deals. But the rate environment is still really good. HUD, on the other hand, has been really steady. Borrowers can still get up to 80 percent loan-to-value with 1.45 times debt service …

March 4, 2021

Market Reports Michigan Midwest Midwest Market Reports Retail

Hardships Met With Innovation for Detroit’s Retail Market

by Kristin Harlow March 4, 2021

By Evan Lyons, Encore Real Estate Investment Services Call it what you will — Motown, the Motor City, the Comeback City — by any name, the city of Detroit has long been a place of possibilities. A smart student in the school of hard knocks, Detroit has teetered on failure, yet still managed to graduate with high marks. Best known as the birthplace of the automobile and home to Motown music’s Hitsville USA, Detroit went from being the driver of American capitalism to a city in ruin. It endured population decline in the ’50s, rioting in the ’60s, the collapse of the auto industry in the late ’70s and ’80s, and in 2013, the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history, yet somehow emerged as a hot spot for high rollers and hipsters alike. As 2019 winded down, Detroit and the surrounding Southeast Michigan area boasted a healthy economy. The automotive industry, a key driver of the region, posted better than expected sales of cars and trucks in the fourth quarter of 2019, beating projections. Employment was on the uptick both in the city and across the state. Southeast Michigan appeared positioned for growth in 2020. The same held true for …

March 4, 2021

Features Hospitality Multifamily

Lenders See Opportunity Amid Adversity, Forecast Survey Reveals

by Sarah Daniels March 3, 2021

By Matt Valley Despite a tumultuous 2020, a year in which the country was turned upside down by a deadly pandemic that led to economic upheaval, the commercial real estate lending community overwhelmingly believes brighter days are ahead on the business front. France Media’s 2021 forecast survey of direct lenders and financial intermediaries nationally reveals that 84 percent of respondents expect the total dollar amount of commercial and multifamily loans closed by their firm this year to increase when compared with 2020 deal volume. Only 6 percent of survey respondents anticipate business volume will decrease at their firm on a year-over-year basis, and 10 percent project business volume will remain the same. “I expect our loan volume to increase by 50 percent in 2021 versus 2020, as many lenders were unable to make decisions or even set loan policies during COVID,” says Ben Kadish, president of Maverick Commercial Mortgage, a Chicago-based mortgage banking firm. “As the vaccine process expands, and the world opens up, lending for more property types will expand. Some lenders will start looking at retail, office and hospitality now.” As of late February the death toll in the United States from COVID-19 had surpassed 500,000, according to …

March 3, 2021

Development Mixed-Use Texas

De La Vega Provides Updates on The Central Mixed-Use Project in Dallas

by Taylor Williams March 3, 2021

DALLAS — Dallas-based De La Vega Development has provided updates on Phase I of The Central, a 27-acre mixed-use project located at the former site of the Leaning Tower of Dallas. In February 2020, the building at the site, an 11-story office tower that was constructed in 1971 for Southland Corp., was demolished but did not entirely collapse, earning it the name Leaning Tower of Dallas. Phase I of The Central currently includes 350,000 square feet of office space, a 350-unit apartment community by local developer StreetLights Residential, 29,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space and a four-acre centerpiece park. Complementing this first phase, JPI is currently constructing a multifamily community, bringing an additional 430 residences to the development that are expected to be complete in the fourth quarter of 2022. The other components of Phase I are expected to be complete in early 2024. Falcon Realty Advisors has been tapped to lease the retail and restaurant space.

March 3, 2021

Development Multifamily Texas

Koontz Corp. Breaks Ground on 280-Unit Multifamily Project in New Braunfels, Texas

by Taylor Williams March 3, 2021

NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS — Locally based developer Koontz Corp. has broken ground on The Moderno, a 280-unit multifamily project in the San Antonio suburb of New Braunfels. The 28-acre property will be developed in two phases and will consist of 10 buildings offering one- and two-bedroom units. Residences will feature stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and private balconies. Amenities will include a pool, fitness center, outdoor grilling area and a resident clubhouse. Houston-based Garcia + Associates is the project architect. Completion of Phase I is scheduled for March 2022.

March 3, 2021

Acquisitions Retail Texas

Disney Investment Group Arranges Sale of 124,289 SF Towne North Shopping Center in Irving

by Taylor Williams March 3, 2021

IRVING, TEXAS — Locally based retail brokerage firm Disney Investment Group has arranged the sale of Towne North, a 124,289-square-foot shopping center in Irving. Ethnic grocer El Rancho Supermercado anchors the property, which was 97 percent leased at the time of sale. David Disney and Adam Crockett of Disney Investment Group represented the seller, an affiliate of Dallas-based Nayeb Group, which sold the property to an out-of-state private equity firm. Disney Investment Group also arranged the sale of Towne North to Nayeb Group from HSM Equities for $17 million in summer 2019.

March 3, 2021

Acquisitions Multifamily Texas

Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 200-Site RV Park in Galveston, Texas

by Taylor Williams March 3, 2021

GALVESTON, TEXAS — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of Galveston Island RV Resort, a 200-site property that is situated on a 28.3-acre tract in the coastal Texas city. Jesse Pine and Bob Kaplan of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a private investor, in the transaction. Pine also procured the buyer, Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA). Tim Speck of Marcus & Millichap assisted with the closing of the deal.

March 3, 2021

Acquisitions Multifamily Texas

Estes Acquires 100-Unit Verandas of Beaumont Apartments in East Texas

by Taylor Williams March 3, 2021

BEAUMONT, TEXAS — The Estes Cos., a metro Houston-based investment firm, has acquired Verandas at Beaumont Apartments, a 100-unit multifamily community in East Texas. The property features one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units and amenities such as a playground, dog park and outdoor grilling area. Estes plans to implement a value-add program. The seller was not disclosed.

March 3, 2021

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Acquisitions Arizona Industrial Western

JLL Income Property Trust Buys Southeast Phoenix Distribution Center for $91M

by Amy Works March 3, 2021

CHANDLER, ARIZ. — JLL Income Property Trust has purchased Southeast Phoenix Distribution Center, a Class A distribution center located in Chandler, for $91 million. Constructed in 2019, the four-building campus features 474,000 square feet of space that can accommodate a wide range of tenants, ranging from 20,000 square feet to 135,000 square feet. The buildings offer 32-foot clear heights, ESFR sprinkler systems, grade- and dock-high doors and full concrete truck courts with fencing. The asset is situated at the confluence of Interstate 10 and Loop 202, 15 minutes from Sky Harbor International Airport and 20 minutes from downtown Phoenix.

March 3, 2021

California Development Industrial Western

CT Realty, Clarion Partners Break Ground on 145,840 SF South Bay Logistics Center in Carson, California

by Amy Works March 3, 2021

CARSON, CALIF. — CT Realty and Clarion Partners have commenced construction of South Bay Logistics Center, a Class A industrial facility in Carson. Located at 333 W. Gardena Blvd., the single-tenant, 145,840-square-foot building will feature 25 dock-high positions, 36-foot clear heights, a 144-foot secure truck yard, an ESFR K-25 sprinkler system, 5,500 square feet of modern two-story office space and ample parking. Completion is slated for this fall. Danny Williams, Barry Hill and John McMillan of Newmark are listing agents for the project.

March 3, 2021

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