Property Type

Tiger Properties Breaks Ground on 380-Bed Student Housing Community Near Clemson University

by Alex Tostado November 24, 2020

CLEMSON, S.C. — Tiger Properties has broken ground on Cambridge Creek Clemson, a 380-bed student housing community located two miles from the Clemson University campus in South Carolina. The property will offer two- and three-bedroom units. Communal amenities will include a 5,000-square-foot clubhouse with a fitness center, study lounge, computer lab and game room. Outdoor amenities will include a pool, open-air pavilion, grilling stations and green space. The project is scheduled to deliver in August 2021.

November 24, 2020

Alabama Development Industrial Southeast

EGS to Develop 67,174 SF Industrial Facility in Birmingham for Ferguson Enterprises

by Alex Tostado November 24, 2020

BIRMINGHAM, ALA. — EGS Commercial Real Estate Inc. will develop a 67,174-square-foot build-to-suit industrial facility in Birmingham. Ferguson Enterprises LLC, a distributor of commercial and residential plumbing supplies, will occupy the property upon completion. The developer expects to commence construction in December and plans to deliver the asset 12 months later. The project includes approximately 15,000 square feet for offices and customer pickup, as well as nearly 2.5 acres of paved outside storage. The new building will be situated on First Avenue North within Avondale Commerce Park, a 10-building, 381,325-square-foot industrial park. INCO Group is the general contractor, Birmingham-based Caprine Engineering is providing engineering services and Atlanta-based Appleby + Laccetti Architects is the designer. ServisFirst Bank is providing construction financing. Cushman & Wakefield represented the landlord in the lease negotiations, and CBRE represented the tenant.

November 24, 2020

Acquisitions Maryland Mixed-Use Southeast

Joint Venture Purchases Two Historic Mixed-Use Buildings in Downtown Baltimore Totaling 90,000 SF

by Alex Tostado November 24, 2020

BALTIMORE — A joint venture between Kemp Byrnes and Brad Byrnes of Byrnes & Associates Inc. and local entrepreneur Dave Gupta has purchased two historic buildings in downtown Baltimore for an undisclosed price. The assets, situated at 225 and 233 E. Redwood St., combine to span 90,000 square feet of office and retail space. The buyers plan to implement a $5 million renovation and rebranding into the properties. The four-story building at 225 E. Redwood St. will be known as the Vickers Building, and the 13-story building located at 233 E. Redwood St. will be dubbed the Redwood Exchange. The buyers will transform the upper floors of the Redwood Exchange, which currently houses the law office of Gordon Feinblatt LLC, into a multi-tenant space. The ground floors of both buildings will be leased to restaurant and retail users. More than $3 million has been invested in the properties over the past five years by the previous undisclosed owner to upgrade the exterior, interior common areas and HVAC system. Vickers Exchange was originally built in 1904 and includes Werner’s Restaurant, a pop-culture icon that has been featured in TV shows and movies such as “The Wire,” “Liberty Heights,” “Ladder 49,” “Tin …

November 24, 2020

Acquisitions Georgia Multifamily Southeast

Berkadia Arranges $33.8M Sale of Multifamily Community in Savannah

by Alex Tostado November 24, 2020

SAVANNAH, GA. — Berkadia has arranged the $33.8 million sale of Georgetown Woods/Waterford Plantation, a 248-unit multifamily community in Savannah. The property offers one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Communal amenities include a pool, fitness center, clubhouse and tennis courts. The property is situated at 1 Saint George Blvd., 13 miles south of downtown Savannah. Mark Boyce and Blake Coffey of Berkadia represented the seller, South Carolina-based Waterford Plantation LLC, in the transaction. The buyer was Texas-based Napali Capital.

November 24, 2020

Acquisitions Industrial Texas

Phoenix Investors Acquires 1 MSF Former Titan Tire Plant in Brownsville, Texas

by Taylor Williams November 24, 2020

BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS — An affiliate of Milwaukee-based Phoenix Investors has acquired the 1 million-square-foot former tire plant of Titan International Inc. in Brownsville. The property spans 108 acres and was originally built in 1997. Titan, which manufactures road tires and wheel technology for a variety of industries, ceased production at the site in 2003 and converted the facility into a multi-tenant property. Michael Reid of Newmark represented Titan in the sale of the plant. The sale included land for future industrial development.

November 24, 2020

Acquisitions Multifamily Texas

NorthMarq Arranges Sale of 804-Unit Muse Apartments in South Dallas

by Taylor Williams November 24, 2020

DALLAS — NorthMarq has arranged the sale of The Muse, an 804-unit workforce housing community located at 3035 W. Pentagon Parkway in South Dallas. The Muse features approximately 30 different unit types with an average size of 926 square feet. Units include nickel finishes, pantries, private patios/balconies, tile backsplashes, walk-in closets and individual washer and dryer connections. Amenities include a fitness center, business center and onsite laundry facilities. Taylor Snoddy, James Roberts and Philip Wiegand of NorthMarq represented the seller, S2 Capital LLC, in the transaction. Houston-based Nitya Capital purchased The Muse for an undisclosed price.

November 24, 2020

Acquisitions Hospitality Texas

Hodges Ward Elliott Brokers Sale of 265-Room Hotel Contessa in Downtown San Antonio

by Taylor Williams November 24, 2020

SAN ANTONIO — Hodges Ward Elliott (HWE) has brokered the sale of the 265-room Hotel Contessa, located at 306 W. Market St. in the Riverwalk area of downtown San Antonio. The 12-story luxury hotel was built in 2005 and features 10,000 square feet of event space, a rooftop pool and a restaurant/bar with Riverwalk views and access, as well as a full-service spa. John Bourret, Austin Brooks and David Auer of HWE represented the seller in the transaction. Lawrence Britvan and Pete Fehlman of HWE arranged acquisition financing on behalf of the undisclosed buyer.

November 24, 2020

Development Hospitality Texas

Jenkins Organization Breaks Ground on 304-Site RV Resort in Bryan, Texas

by Taylor Williams November 24, 2020

BRYAN, TEXAS — Houston-based self-storage developer The Jenkins Organization has broken ground on a 304-site RV resort in Bryan. The project, which will be located near Texas A&M University, is one of the company’s five planned RV developments. Jenkins will operate the new park, which will also include 64 cabins, under the Great Escapes brand. Amenities will include two clubhouses with resort-style pools, covered pavilions for tailgating and events, walking trails, a sports court, two dog parks, a camp store and two workout facilities. The opening is scheduled for summer 2021.

November 24, 2020

Loans Multifamily Texas

Dwight Capital Provides $27.9M HUD Loan for Refinancing of North Austin Apartments

by Taylor Williams November 24, 2020

AUSTIN, TEXAS — New York City-based Dwight Capital has provided a $27.9 million HUD 223(f) loan for the refinancing of Terrazzo Apartments, a 224-unit multifamily community in North Austin. Built in 1997 and renovated in 2007, the property consists of 12 three-story buildings on an 18-acre tract. Units feature one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, and amenities include a pool, fitness center, business center, coffee bar, clubhouse and a playground. Brandon Baksh and Brian Yee of Dwight Capital originated the financing.

November 24, 2020

Midwest Minnesota Retail

Best Buy’s Comparable Sales Grow 23 Percent in Third Quarter

by Kristin Harlow November 24, 2020

RICHFIELD, MINN. — Best Buy Co. Inc. (NYSE: BBY) reported that its comparable store sales grew 23 percent in the third quarter versus the same period a year ago, a figure CEO Corie Barry called “remarkable.” The Richfield, Minn.-based retailer’s third quarter ended Oct. 31. Barry cited the company’s supply chain expertise, flexible store operating model and ability to shift quickly to digital for the growth in sales. Best Buy’s domestic online sales grew 174 percent in the third quarter. Barry also explained that there is elevated demand for products that help customers work, learn, cook, entertain and connect from home throughout the pandemic that is accelerating Best Buy’s growth. Best Buy reported third-quarter net income of $391 million, up from $293 million a year earlier. The retailer’s stock price closed at $122.04 per share Monday, Nov. 23, up from $74.25 per share one year ago.

November 24, 2020

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