LOS ANGELES — 3650 REIT has originated a $36 million bridge loan for the acquisition and redevelopment of Hollywood Backlot Homes, a 10-acre manufactured housing community in Los Angeles’ North Hollywood submarket. The borrower is Multi Opp, a joint venture between real estate development firms Dugally Oberfeld Capital Partners and Fabulous Five LLC. Situated within an Opportunity Zone at 8250 Lankershim Blvd., the buyers will operate Hollywood Backlot Homes as a detached multifamily rental community aimed at fulfilling demand for attainable housing options in the Los Angeles market. Multi Opp plans to design and install nearly 140 manufactured homes on the site to create a master-planned community. On-site amenities will include an outdoor swimming pool, clubhouse, gym, billiards and gaming center, dog runs, barbeques, outdoor lounging area and gated entry.
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ST. LOUIS — Tarlton Corp. is serving as the general contractor for the reimagining of Tower Tee in St. Louis. Plans call for a 27-acre golf and recreation complex. Originally opened in 1963, Tower Tee was home to batting cages, an 18-hole golf course, a driving range and miniature golf. In 2018, the owners closed the business. Steve Walkenbach of Scottrade purchased the site in May 2019. The new Tower Tee Golf Complex will feature a 6,000-square-foot clubhouse, two single-level driving ranges, a two-story driving range, covered practice tee boxes, a nine-hole golf course, an outdoor training area, concession area and two outdoor pavilions. Non-golfers can enjoy a miniature golf course, bocce courts and batting cages. Construction is expected to begin in July with completion slated for next year. FGM Architects is the project architect. Art Schaupeter, a member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects, designed the new nine-hole course.
NORMAL, ILL. — An affiliate of Phoenix Investors has acquired an approximately 500,000-square-foot industrial facility in Normal, just north of Bloomington. The purchase price was undisclosed. The property sits on 65.6 acres at 301 W. Kerrick Road. Wildwood Industries Inc. started development of the facility 12 years ago, but it was never fully completed or occupied. Phoenix plans to invest capital into the project to bring it to completion. The development features a clear height of 30 feet and 84 exterior docks. Ken Szady and Krysti Galvin of Marcus & Millichap brokered the sale.
CROWN POINT, IND. — Greystone has provided a $14 million FHA-insured loan for the refinancing of Cypress Pointe Apartments, a 174-unit multifamily property located in Crown Point, about six miles southwest of Merrillville. The borrower was Bayshore Properties. The Section 223(f) loan carries a 40-year term, 35-year amortization and a fixed rate. The refinancing will enable Bayshore to continue with ongoing maintenance and renovations. Originally built in 1978, Cypress Pointe features six buildings along with a clubhouse, pool, fitness center and playground.
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILL. — Seefried Industrial Properties has acquired an 8.8-acre site in Elk Grove Village with plans to develop a two-building industrial project spanning 163,000 square feet. The speculative development, situated in the Centex Industrial Park near O’Hare International Airport, will feature a clear height of 32 feet, 24 docks, eight trailer positions and 175 car parking spaces. Jonathan Kohn and Ron Behm of Colliers International represented Seefried in the land assemblage. The project team includes Harris Architects, Jacob & Hefner and Premier Design + Build. Completion is slated for the first quarter of 2021.
PHOENIX — Long Beach Trading Co. has purchased Lyra Residences, a rental townhome community located at 2950 N. 38th St. in Phoenix. Lyra Residences 38th St LP sold the asset for $8.1 million, or $450,333 per unit. Built in 2020, Lyra Residences features 18 two-story smart homes, averaging 1,778 square feet. The three-bedroom, two-and-one-half-bath townhomes offer private backyards, two-car garages, full-size washers and dryers, high-speed internet, keyless door entry, doorbell cameras and smart climate control, among other technologies. Brian Smuckler, Jeff Seaman, Derek Smigiel and Bryson Fricke of CBRE’s Phoenix office represented the buyer and seller the transaction.
SkyView Advisors Negotiates Sale of 421-Unit Self-Storage Facility on Louisville’s East Side
by John Nelson
LOUISVILLE, KY. — SkyView Advisors has negotiated the sale of Aladdin Self Storage, a 421-unit facility in Louisville. The property spans 3.5 acres and comprises 46,465 square feet. Aladdin Self Storage is situated at 3413 Collins Lane, 16 miles east of downtown Louisville. Zack Urow or SkyView Advisors represented the undisclosed, private seller in the transaction. The buyer was an undisclosed REIT. The sales price was also not disclosed.
Cushman & Wakefield Arranges $19.8M Refinancing Loan for New Seniors Housing Community in Metro Charlotte
by John Nelson
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Cushman & Wakefield’s Senior Housing Capital Markets team has arranged a $19.8 million loan for HarborChase of Riverwalk, a recently opened assisted living and memory care community in Rock Hill. The borrower, private equity firm BridgeForth Capital, will use the funds to refinance the construction loan. Operated by Harbor Retirement Associates, HarborChase of Riverwalk is an 88-unit property located within the Riverwalk master-planned development. The community, which opened February, is located 25 miles south of Charlotte. Richard Swartz, Jay Wagner and Tim Hosmer of Cushman & Wakefield arranged the loan through Saperean Capital.
BEAUFORT, S.C. — The Stellar Group has completed the $2.7 million renovation of Marine Corps Exchange (MCX) on the Marine Corps Air Station in Beaufort. Stellar upgraded the 16,000-square-foot mall and food court, as well as the adjacent 6,500-square-foot fueling station. MCX carries items needed for a quick one-stop shopping experience for personnel, including men’s and women’s athletic wear, athletic shoes, beauty aids, personal care, military gifts and electronics. The United States Marine Corps Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) and Appropriated Funds (APF) provided the capital for the design and construction of the renovation. U.S. Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM) managed the contract.
The spread of COVID-19 is impacting all industries and markets — including the appraisal space. That said, appraisers should avoid making long-term assumptions about the impact the virus will have on real estate values. According to the Appraisal Institute, the current environment is fluid: An important part of any appraisal assignment is an analysis of market conditions. The coronavirus threat may be impacting market conditions. However, in most markets, it is not yet clear to what extent, if any, market conditions are affected. Related, complicating factors include fluctuations in the stock market and changes in mortgage interest rates. Market analysis includes observing market reactions. This analysis becomes more complicated when market participants themselves are facing uncertainty. Appraisal reports should include a discussion of market conditions and should mention the coronavirus outbreak and its possible impact. However, it is not appropriate to include a disclaimer or extraordinary assumption that suggests the appraiser is not taking responsibility for the analysis of market conditions. While it is important that multifamily appraisers do not jump to conclusions and make long-term predictions, we must understand the different ways in which COVID-19 is currently impacting the commercial real estate market. It is also important that we …