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SHVO, Deutsche Bank Acquire Transamerica Pyramid Center in San Francisco for $650M

by Alex Tostado October 29, 2020

SAN FRANCISCO — A joint venture led by SHVO and Deutsche Finance America has acquired Transamerica Pyramid Center, a two-building, 750,000-square-foot office complex in San Francisco’s Financial District, for $650 million. The seller was Dutch insurance company Aegon Asset Management, which assumed ownership of the asset in 1999 when it acquired Transamerica Corp. Transamerica Corp. has occupied space in the iconic 48-story, pyramid-shaped anchor building since it was built in 1972. Originally designed by William L. Pereira & Associates, the 853-foot-high tower is currently the third tallest pyramid in the world. Floor plates at the tower range from 22,226 square feet on the sixth floor to 2,531 square feet on the 48th floor. Tenants at the complex include private equity, wealth management, consulting and law firms. The complex spans a city block and includes the main office tower, situated at 600 Montgomery St.; a 20-story, 191,142-square-foot office building at 505 Sansome St.; and a development site at 545 Sansome St. where a nine-story, 106,807-square-foot office building is planned. In the middle of the complex is Transamerica Redwood Park, a grove of mature redwood trees shading public open space. “We’re proud to take on ownership and management of the Transamerica Pyramid, …

October 29, 2020

Industrial Market Reports Texas Texas Market Reports

Industrial Growth Comes Full Circle in Texas-Arkansas Border Region

by Taylor Williams October 29, 2020

By Eric Voyles, executive vice president, TexAmericas Center Years before smartphones and decades before Zoom, community leaders along the Texas-Arkansas border decided to turn a shuttered military property into a regional economic driver. Now, with the boost of a technological revolution that makes it easier than ever to connect with companies worldwide, that venture is paying major dividends. Located in the Texarkana MSA, TexAmericas Center (TAC) is an industrial park with a unique twist — it’s run by a special purpose district of the State of Texas. That means it operates like a government, controlling its own zoning and permitting processes, but it also functions like a competitive real estate development company. This combination has been particularly attractive to relocating and expanding businesses over the years and continues to drive growth for the greater Texarkana economy. Companies considering relocation or expansion at TAC frequently comment on the variety of infrastructure updates made to the industrial park. They are also quick to appreciate an impressive transportation corridor that uses multiple state highways, interstates, air freight and rail lines to disperse from a central U.S. location. But what new companies don’t always realize just how deep the supply of skilled workers is, and …

October 29, 2020

Development Industrial North Carolina Southeast

Publix to Expand North Carolina Distribution Center by 1.2 MSF to Include Dry Storage Warehouse

by Alex Tostado October 28, 2020

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Publix Super Markets Inc. will expand its Greensboro distribution center by 1.2 million square feet, adding a dry grocery warehouse. The Lakeland, Fla.-based grocer broke ground on Phase I of the facility, which will offer refrigerated warehouse space, in February. Both phases are expected to be complete by the end of 2022. The warehouses will support Publix’s growth in North Carolina and Virginia. Gray is the engineer, general contractor and designer for the facility. This will be Publix’s 10th distribution center, joining facilities in Boynton Beach, Deerfield Beach, Jacksonville, Miami, Lakeland, Sarasota and Orlando, Fla.; Lawrenceville, Ga.; and McCalla, Ala.

October 28, 2020

Florida Loans Multifamily Southeast Walker & Dunlop

Walker & Dunlop Arranges $82M Refinancing Loan for New Multifamily Community in Fort Lauderdale

by Alex Tostado October 28, 2020

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. — Walker & Dunlop has arranged an $82 million refinancing loan for The Rise Flagler Village, a 348-unit multifamily community in Fort Lauderdale. The developer and borrower, Rescore Property Corp., which is a private REIT managed by Encore Capital Management, opened the community in April. The property offers studio to three-bedroom floor plans averaging 888 square feet. Communal amenities include a pool, garden area, clubroom, fitness center, yoga room, dog park and a dog washing station. The community also features 4,200 square feet of ground-level retail space and an eight-story parking garage. Rents range from $1,495 per month to $4,525. Eric McGlynn of Walker & Dunlop originated the loan on behalf of Rescore. New York-based Square Mile Capital Management LLC provided the loan.

October 28, 2020

Acquisitions Industrial North Carolina Southeast

Lightstone Group Acquires Industrial Facility in Charlotte for $34M

by Alex Tostado October 28, 2020

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Lightstone Group has acquired Clarius Park Charlotte, a 400,000-square-foot industrial facility in Charlotte, for $34 million. The New York City-based buyer has rebranded the property to Lightstone Logistics Center. At the time of sale, the asset was 50 percent leased to Power Distributors LLC, a distributor of outdoor power equipment. The new building features 36-foot clear heights, 70 dock doors and immediate access to Interstates 85 and 485. Lightstone Logistics Center is located at 7800 Tuckaseegee Road, two miles north of Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Chris Loyd and Tom Tropeano of Avison Young represented the seller, Clarius Partners, in the transaction. Peter Rotchford of JLL arranged the acquisition financing on behalf of the buyer. Details of the loan were not disclosed.

October 28, 2020

Leasing Activity Office Southeast Virginia

Boston Properties Signs Volkswagen to 196,000 SF Office Headquarters Lease in Northern Virginia

by Alex Tostado October 28, 2020

RESTON, VA. — Boston Properties has signed Volkswagen Group of America Inc. to a 20-year, 196,000-square-foot lease within Reston Town Center. The space will serve as the German automaker’s U.S. headquarters, with the planned move-in to take place in 2023. Volkswagen Group of America has been headquartered in Fairfax County since 2008. Boston Properties is developing the project in two phases, with the 1.1 million-square-foot Phase I now 85 percent preleased. At full buildout, the development will span 4.4 million square feet. Reston Town Center will have in-building parking with provisions for 300 electric vehicle chargers, a conference center and direct access to the newly built Silver Line of Washington’s Metrorail.

October 28, 2020

Acquisitions Louisiana Retail Southeast

Marcus & Millichap Negotiates $11.7M Sale of Shopping Center in Ruston, Louisiana

by Alex Tostado October 28, 2020

RUSTON, LA. — Marcus & Millichap has negotiated the $11.7 million sale of Ruston Marketplace, a 94,000-square-foot retail center in Ruston. The property was leased to eight tenants at the time of sale, including Hobby Lobby, T.J. Maxx, Ulta Beauty, Five Below and Rack Room Shoes. The seller, Hutton, delivered the asset in June 2019. The property is located at 1208 Woodward Ave., two miles north of downtown Ruston and adjacent to Interstate 20. Zach Taylor of Marcus & Millichap’s Taylor McMinn Retail Group represented the seller in the transaction. Brian Munn of Marcus & Millichap represented the buyer, George Snelling. “We sourced a private 1031 exchange buyer who was trading out of self-storage,” says Taylor about Snelling. “We have seen a notable trend of multifamily, industrial and self-storage sellers trading into retail to achieve a higher return.”

October 28, 2020

Development Multifamily Texas

Mill Creek Breaks Ground on 360-Unit Modera Frisco Square Apartments

by Taylor Williams October 28, 2020

FRISCO, TEXAS — Mill Creek Residential has broken ground on Modera Frisco Square, a multifamily project in Frisco that will add 360 Class A units to the local supply. The wrap-style community will offer one-, two- and three-bedroom units that are furnished with granite or quartz countertops, tile backsplashes, individual washers and dryers and private patios or balconies. Amenities will include a pool, grilling and picnic areas, fitness center, coffee bar, conference room and a golf simulator. The first move-ins are expected to begin in spring 2022.

October 28, 2020

Development Multifamily Texas

KWA Tops Out 358-Unit Phase II of Arlington Commons Apartment Project

by Taylor Williams October 28, 2020

ARLINGTON, TEXAS — Locally based general contractor KWA Construction has topped out The Truman, a 358-unit multifamily project that represents Phase II of the $250 million Arlington Commons project. Designed by JHP Architecture, The Truman will feature studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units ranging in size from 598 to 1,715 square feet. Amenities will include a pool, outdoor grilling stations, fire pit, game area, fitness center, coworking spaces, e-gaming room and a dog park. Completion of Phase II is scheduled for August 2021. Nehemiah Co. is developing Arlington Commons, which will ultimately consist of 1,300 units that will be delivered over five phases.

October 28, 2020

Development Multifamily Texas

Herman & Kittle Opens $38.5M Vireo Affordable Apartments in Houston

by Taylor Williams October 28, 2020

HOUSTON — Indianapolis-based developer Herman & Kittle Properties Inc. has opened The Vireo, a $38.5 million affordable housing property located at 1212 Tidwell Road in northeast Houston. The community features 264 units consisting of 60 one-bedroom residences, 132 two-bedroom apartments and 72 three-bedroom units that are reserved for renters earning 60 percent or less of the area median income. Each residence is furnished with washer and dryer hookups and private balconies/patios. Communal amenities include outdoor grilling stations, a business center, fitness center, children’s play area and a dog park. Storage units and garages are also available for rent.

October 28, 2020

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