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JLL Negotiates $114.2M Sale of Grocery-Anchored Retail Portfolio in Metro Philadelphia

by Taylor Williams July 12, 2021

PHILADELPHIA — JLL has negotiated the $114.2 million sale of a portfolio of five grocery-anchored retail centers in the Philadelphia area. The properties include Lionville Shopping Center in Lionville, located west of the city; Marketplace at Westtown in West Chester, another western suburb; Spring Towne Center in Sinking Spring on Philadelphia’s northwestern outskirts; Dreshertown Plaza in Dresher, located just inside the northern ring of Interstate 276; and Limerick Crossing in Limerick, another northwestern suburb. The grocery anchor for Lionville Shopping Center, Marketplace at Westtown and Spring Towne Center is Giant Food Stores, while Lowe’s Home Improvement is a second anchor at Spring Towne Center. George’s Marketplace is the anchor grocer at Dreshertown Plaza, and German discount grocer Aldi anchors Limerick Crossing. Chris Munley, Jim Galbally, Colin Behr and James Graf of JLL marketed the portfolio for sale on behalf of the seller, locally based development and investment firm Brandolini Cos. Jon Mikula, Jim Cadranell, Michael Pagniucci and Carlos Silva of JLL arranged five fixed-rate acquisition loans totaling $80.5 million on behalf of the buyer, a partnership between New Jersey-based Paramount Realty Services and international investment firm Medipower Group. A trio of undisclosed banks provided the financing. “We continue to see …

July 12, 2021

Georgia Market Reports Office Southeast Southeast Market Reports

Atlanta’s Office Market Trending Upward as Workers Set to Return En Masse

by John Nelson July 11, 2021

Following a challenging year in 2020, momentum in the Atlanta office market is beginning to trend upwards. The COVID-19 pandemic forced office users and owners to sideline their business plans and made tenants reevaluate their office needs. As government restrictions have lifted and vaccines for COVID-19 have become widely available, many companies in Atlanta are going back to the office and the “new normal” for the workplace is here. There have been several notable office announcements made in Atlanta this year. Two large technology corporations announced they were expanding their plans for major hubs in Atlanta, and companies including Adecco and Minute Maid announced plans to make Atlanta their headquarters or a hub. In total, there have been over 20 major relocation or expansion announcements in the past year, accounting for more than 3 million square feet of recent or anticipated near-term absorption. Atlanta’s most significant office lease in 2021 has been Global Payments’ 206,542 square-foot commitment at 5995 Windward in the North Fulton submarket. Other notable leases include Soliant Health’s 87,419-square-foot deal at Summit at Peachtree Parkway in the Peachtree Corners submarket and ServiceMaster’s 53,440-square-foot lease at One Glenlake in the Central Perimeter submarket. Other companies including Centene and …

July 11, 2021

Acquisitions Industrial North Carolina Southeast

JLL Brokers Sale of 520,431 SF Industrial Facility in Raleigh

by Julia Sanders July 9, 2021

RALEIGH, N.C. — JLL Capital Markets has brokered the sale of 2728 Capital Blvd., a 520,431-square-foot, last-mile industrial facility in Raleigh. Patrick Nally, Pete Pittroff, Dave Andrews and Michael Scarnato of JLL represented the seller, SharpVue Capital. Charlotte-based Beacon Partners purchased the facility for an undisclosed price. The property is situated on 32 acres and is located about 4.6 miles from downtown Raleigh.

July 9, 2021

Florida Hospitality Loans Southeast

ACRES Provides $86M Refinancing for New Hilton-Branded Hotel in Delray Beach, Florida

by Julia Sanders July 9, 2021

DELRAY BEACH, FLA. — ACRES Capital Corp. has provided a nearly $86 million loan to refinance The Ray Hotel Delray Beach, a new hotel located at 233 NE 2nd Ave. in Delray Beach. The property is a member of the Curio Collection by Hilton brand of hotels. The loan was provided to sponsor Menin Development Inc., a real estate development firm. The Ray Hotel Delray Beach is slated to open at the beginning of September 2021. Ray Hotel will span 141 rooms and four stories. The property’s amenities will include a 20,000-square-foot rooftop with an outdoor pool, restaurant and bar. In total, the hotel will also offer more than 45,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space. Additionally, the property will also include a 3,590-square-foot event space called The Cube, which will be used for weddings, charity functions, parties and other major events. Additional food and beverage options will include a restaurant, as well as a lobby bar and coffee bar. Other amenities will feature a fitness room, valet laundry, shuttle service to the beach and a private beach section for hotel guests. Ray Hotel is located 0.4 miles from the Delray Beach and approximately two blocks north of …

July 9, 2021

Acquisitions Industrial North Carolina Southeast

Cushman & Wakefield Arranges $71M Sale of Industrial Portfolio in Charlotte, Durham

by Julia Sanders July 9, 2021

CHARLOTTE AND DURHAM, N.C. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the sale of a four-property industrial portfolio located in Charlotte and Durham. Rob Cochran, Stewart Calhoun, Casey Masters, Nolan Ashton, David Finger, Sara Owen, Fermin Deoca and Eric Ridlehoover of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, funds managed by Rialto Capital Management LLC, in the transaction. DRA Advisors, on behalf of a separate account client, acquired the properties for $71 million. The portfolio totals 869,916 square feet and was 88 percent leased to five tenants at the time of sale. The buildings include a 406,001-square-foot building located at 1001 Bond St. in Charlotte, a 187,000-square-foot building located at 4001 Performance Road in Charlotte, a 107,968-square-foot building located at 2710 Weck Drive in Durham and a 168,847-square-foot building located at 2910 Weck Drive in Durham.

July 9, 2021

Acquisitions Development Mixed-Use Multifamily North Carolina Office Restaurant Retail Southeast

SLI Capital, Regent Acquire 15 Parcels in Raleigh for Phase II of East End Market

by Julia Sanders July 9, 2021

RALEIGH, N.C. — A joint venture between SLI Capital and Regent Partners has acquired 15 parcels totaling approximately 10 acres in Raleigh for the second phase of the East End Market mixed-use development. Seven undisclosed entities sold the 15 parcels to the joint venture for a total of approximately $18 million. Located on Whitaker Mill Road between Wake Forest Road and Atlantic Avenue, East End Market is a mixed-use, food and beverage destination that will offer a collection of restaurants, apartments, shops and office spaces. Phase I of East End Market began in March and is expected to be completed by the end of the year with the first tenants expected to move in shortly thereafter. The tenant lineup includes East End Bistro, a French chop house by acclaimed restaurateur Giorgios Bakatsias; Shady Grove Cider Co., Raleigh’s first cidery; Common Desk, a Texas-based coworking brand; and local businesses Campion Capital and Piedmont Capital. Phase II will include new construction featuring 235,000 square feet of office space, 40,000 square feet of retail and food and beverage and 465 apartments. The project is fully capitalized via a joint venture with Koch Real Estate Investments. Construction will commence without any preleasing, according to …

July 9, 2021

Florida Loans Office Retail Southeast

Berkadia Secures Refinancing for San Marco East Plaza in Jacksonville

by Julia Sanders July 9, 2021

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — Berkadia has secured the refinancing of San Marco East Plaza, an office and retail park in Jacksonville. Rebecca Van Reken and Alec Fox of Berkadia’s Orlando office secured the financing on behalf of the owner, Prescott Group. The Dallas-based borrower took ownership of San Marco East Plaza via foreclosure in March 2019, following the purchase of a defaulted $52 million note. Prescott Group completed a capital improvements plan that included new roofs, new green spaces and enhanced lighting. In 2020, RF Smart moved its headquarters to the property, which brought occupancy up to 94 percent. Then in March, Prescott completed the sale of the former Jacksonville Ice and Sportsplex to the Jacksonville Iceman and local investors who plan to spend over $11 million to renovate the ice center to a modern rink and training facility known as the “Igloo.” Other tenants at San Marco East Plaza include Baptist Health Wells Fargo, First American Title, Excel Church and The Edge Rock Gym. San Marco East Plaza features parking and outdoor green spaces with weekly food trucks offering lunches for office tenants. Berkadia secured the fixed-rate, non-recourse loan with Florida-based City National Bank. The property had previously been encumbered …

July 9, 2021

Connecticut Development Life Sciences Loans Northeast Office Top Stories

CBRE Arranges $180M Construction Loan for Life Sciences Development in New Haven, Connecticut

by Julia Sanders July 9, 2021

NEW HAVEN, CONN. — CBRE has arranged a $180 million construction loan for the development of a life sciences facility at 101 College Street in New Haven. The project will total 525,000 square feet and include office and biomedical lab space. The property is already over 70 percent pre-leased to tenants including BioLabs and Arvinas, which will move its headquarters to the property. Yale University will serve as the anchor tenant, occupying 125,000 square feet of space in the building and three of its 10 floors, according to Yale News. The lobby and first floor will include a combination of event space and retail offerings. A commercial bank led the financing with participation from Webster Bank. Heather Brown, Robert Borden and Grace Keating of CBRE arranged the loan on behalf of the developers on the project, Harrison Street and Winstanley Enterprises. “Arvinas’ exciting pipeline of therapies targeting oncology and neurodegeneration represents the type of groundbreaking research being done in Connecticut and New Haven, and we look forward to supporting their continued growth,” says Carter Winstanley, a principal at Winstanley Enterprises. “We are also honored that Yale has made a significant commitment within the building to continue its cutting-edge discovery and …

July 9, 2021

Acquisitions Healthcare Indiana Midwest

Fairfield Advisors Arranges $88M Sale of Medical Office Building in Newburgh, Indiana

by Kristin Harlow July 9, 2021

NEWBURGH, IND. — Fairfield Advisors has arranged the $88 million sale of St. Vincent’s Orthopedic Hospital and Medical Office Building in southern Indiana’s Newburgh. Completed in 2019, the 136,000-square-foot building contains 10 operating rooms, 48 beds and a number of medical office suites. The facility is located at 10388 Warrick Trail. The tenant, St. Vincent’s Hospital, is part of the Ascension Health Network. Greg Trainor and Ben Whitney of Fairfield represented the seller, a physician group that developed the property. The buyer was undisclosed.

July 9, 2021

Illinois Loans Midwest Multifamily

Mesa West Capital Provides $85.2M Loan for Refinancing of Chicago Apartment Tower

by Kristin Harlow July 9, 2021

CHICAGO — Mesa West Capital has provided an $85.2 million loan for the refinancing of Eight Eleven Uptown, a 27-story luxury apartment tower in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood. Developed in 2019, the 381-unit property is located at 811 W. Agatite Ave. Floor plans range from studios to three-bedrooms as well as eight townhomes. Peter Rubi Fresh Produce, which plans to open a grocery store at the apartment tower later this year, has leased 21,000 square feet. Mesa West Capital provided the loan on behalf of the borrower, a joint venture between Chicago-based developer JDL, Harlem Irving Cos. and funds managed by an institutional real estate manager. Loan details were not disclosed.

July 9, 2021

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