Property Type

Hines, 2ML to Build 52-Acre Mixed-Use Project Adjacent to Texas Medical Center in Houston

by John Nelson June 16, 2020

HOUSTON — Hines and 2ML Real Estate Interests plan to co-develop Levit Green, a mixed-use development in Houston that will span 52 acres. Situated adjacent to Texas Medical Center, the project will feature life science research facilities, office space, residences, retail space, restaurants, outdoor amenities and green space. Both Hines and 2ML are based in Houston. Hines is a private owner and developer, and 2ML was formerly known as The Grocers Supply Co. but sold off its grocery wholesale business and rebranded in 2014 to focus on its real estate assets. Joe Levit, founder of Grocers Supply, was an initial landowner for a portion of the Levit Green site. The co-developers hope that the project will prove to be a hub for the growing life sciences sector in Houston. Located three miles outside of the city’s central business district, the site has immediate access to State Highway 288, METRORail, METRO bus, bike trails and the planned TMC3 medical research campus. No construction timeline was given.

June 16, 2020

Affordable Housing Loans Multifamily Texas

KeyBank Secures $50M Construction Financing for Affordable Housing Community in San Marcos

by John Nelson June 16, 2020

SAN MARCOS, TEXAS — KeyBank Real Estate Capital’s Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) division has secured $50 million of private placement financing for Riverstone, a planned 336-unit affordable housing community in San Marcos. The borrower, Louisville, Ky.-based LDG Development, plans to deliver the property by June 2022. The 18-acre property will feature 12 apartment buildings, a one-story clubhouse, pool and equipment room and two clusters of detached garages. The apartments will comprise one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom layouts, and all apartments will be reserved for residents earning 60 percent or less of the area median income (AMI). Austin-based Capital Area Housing Finance Corp. issued $43.5 million of activity bonds for the project. The remaining $6.5 million portion of the financing is a balance sheet loan provided by KeyBank. David Lacki and Alton Tinker of the KeyBank CDLI team structured the financing.

June 16, 2020

Industrial Leasing Activity Texas

A&R Logistics Leases 133,333 SF at AmeriPort Industrial Park Near Houston

by John Nelson June 16, 2020

BAYTOWN, TEXAS — A&R Logistics Inc., a supply chain services provider to the chemical industry, has leased 133,333 square feet at AmeriPort Industrial Park in Baytown. The property is located at 703 Logistics Drive S. near Trinity Bay in metro Houston. Charles Fertitta Jr. of Colliers International represented A&R Logistics in the lease transaction. Robert Alinger, also with Colliers, represented the landlord, National Property Holdings. AmeriPort Industrial Park comprises 4 million square feet and sits on more than 1,000 acres. In addition to the Baytown facility, A&R Logistics is opening a new facility in Charleston, S.C., in September and another in Savannah, Ga., in December.

June 16, 2020

Leasing Activity Office Texas

Goosehead Insurance Expands Lease in Westlake, Texas to 150,454 SF

by John Nelson June 16, 2020

WESTLAKE, TEXAS — Goosehead Insurance, an independent personal lines insurance agency, has expanded and extended its corporate headquarters lease at The Terraces at Solana office campus in Westlake. The firm added 42,308 square feet to its existing lease at 1500 Solana Blvd., bringing its overall footprint to 150,454 square feet. This is the second lease expansion for Goosehead in the past two years. Goosehead will occupy the entirety of Building 4 along with the full fifth floor in Building 1 at The Terraces at Solana. The 1.1 million-square-foot office campus comprises eight Class A buildings and multiple parking garages. Founded in 2003, Goosehead (Nasdaq: GSHD) completed its initial public offering in early 2018 and has expanded to more than 1,000 operating and contracted franchise locations across the country. The firm recently expanded its office footprint in markets such as Charlotte, N.C.; Houston; and Henderson, Nev. The company reported in its first quarter 2020 results that its corporate sales headcount increased 31 percent year-over-year. Josh White, Chelby Sanders and Ryan Buchanan of CBRE’s Dallas office represented Goosehead Insurance in the Westlake lease negotiations. Jeff Eckert and Blake Shipley of JLL represented the landlord, Glenstar.

June 16, 2020

Development Midwest Multifamily Ohio

236-Unit Luxury Apartment Complex Set to Open in Downtown Columbus This Month

by Kristin Harlow June 16, 2020

COLUMBUS, OHIO — Industry Columbus, a 236-unit luxury apartment complex in downtown Columbus, is set to open later this month. Charles Street Development Corp. is the developer. The project is the first and only community in downtown Columbus to feature a rooftop swimming pool and hot tub, onsite dog park and full floor of coworking space. Located at 230 E. Long St., the community features studios, one- and two-bedroom units, as well as private townhomes. Additional amenities include a pet washing station, sports bar and lounge, private event space, outdoor courtyard and fitness center. Monthly rents start at $1,095. Residents can currently earn $3,000 toward rent by moving in before Aug. 15. Village Green is the property manager. Denver-based Charles Street maintains a regional office in Ohio.

June 16, 2020

Industrial Leasing Activity Texas

NAI Partners Arranges 65,415 SF Industrial Lease Renewal in Southeast Austin

by John Nelson June 16, 2020

AUSTIN, TEXAS — NAI Partners Austin has arranged a 65,415-square-foot industrial lease renewal for Picrow Streaming Inc. in southeast Austin. The property is situated at 3910 S. Industrial Blvd. Troy Martin of NAI Partners represented the tenant in the lease transaction. Leigh Ellis of Aquila Commercial represented the unnamed landlord. Picrow is a New York-based film production and development company that creates content such as commercial, digital media, movies and TV.

June 16, 2020

Indiana Loans Midwest Multifamily

KeyBank Secures $59.3M for Construction of Affordable Seniors Housing Property in Indianapolis

by Kristin Harlow June 16, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS — KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment has secured $27.7 million of construction financing, $13.2 million of tax credit equity and $18.4 million of Freddie Mac permanent financing for the development of a 210-unit affordable seniors housing property in Indianapolis. Herman & Kittle Properties was the borrower. Known as The Reserve at White River, the project will include two four-story buildings, 14 cottage-style, single-story buildings and a 5,000-square-foot clubhouse. The project will use income averaging so that 150 units will be set aside for tenants earning 60 percent of the area median income (AMI), 51 units will be set aside for those earning 50 percent AMI and nine units will be reserved for those making 70 percent of AMI. All of the units will be restricted to residents age 55 and older, with 21 of the units accessible for those with special needs. Kyle Kolesar, Victoria O’Brien and Robbie Lynn of KeyBank structured the financing.

June 16, 2020

Illinois Midwest Restaurant Retail

McDonald’s: U.S. Same-Store Sales Fall 5 Percent for Month of May

by Kristin Harlow June 16, 2020

CHICAGO — McDonald’s says that U.S. same-store sales have sequentially improved from late March through May. For the month of May, the Chicago-based fast food giant reported a decline in U.S. same-store sales of 5.1 percent, compared with 19.2 percent for the month of April. Globally, sales fell 29.8 percent quarter-to-date through May. McDonald’s says that 95 percent of its restaurants globally are now open. In the United States, more than 1,000 restaurant dining rooms have reopened with reduced seating capacity. “Our unique advantages, including a high percentage of drive-thru restaurants and investments in delivery and digital, have enabled us to adapt to the changing landscape presented by the COVID-19 outbreak,” says Chris Kempczinski, president and CEO.

June 16, 2020

Acquisitions Illinois Industrial Midwest

Kiefer Associates Sells 82,000 SF Industrial Building in Zion, Illinois, Leases Back Smaller Portion

by Kristin Harlow June 16, 2020

ZION, ILL. — Kiefer Associates has sold its 82,000-square-foot industrial building located at 1700 Kiefer Drive in Zion within northern Illinois. The sales price was undisclosed. As part of the transaction, Kiefer has agreed to an early termination of its lease and will lease back a smaller portion of the property on a short-term basis. The property sold to an investment group that includes the principals of American Eagle Packaging Co. (AEP), a full-service packaging company that will move into a portion of the facility. The remainder of the building will be subdivided into three additional spaces. Dan Benassi, Dan Jones and Sam Deihs of Entre Commercial Realty brokered the transaction. The team will manage and lease the property going forward.

June 16, 2020

Illinois Industrial Midwest

Darwin Realty Joins CORFAC International

by Kristin Harlow June 16, 2020

ELMHURST, ILL. — Darwin Realty has joined CORFAC International as the newest U.S. affiliate of the global network. Darwin is the first U.S.-based firm to join CORFAC this year. Last year, seven U.S. firms joined the organization. Established in 1975, Darwin serves the Northeast Illinois, Southern Wisconsin and Northwest Indiana markets. It specializes in industrial and office brokerage, investment sales, property management and development. “Darwin fits into our need for a strong industrial group in Chicago, complementing our existing CORFAC member ProTen Realty Group on the office side,” says Alan Joel, 2020 CORFAC president. “We are now looking at a couple of strong retail and investment sales groups in Chicago to help round out that mega-market.” Des Plaines, Ill.-based CORFAC is a network of independently owned commercial real estate brokerage firms. There are 50 offices in the U.S.

June 16, 2020

Newer Posts

Older Posts