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JLL Arranges $6M Refinancing for Boutique Office Property in Chicago’s Streeterville

by Kristin Harlow January 7, 2020

CHICAGO — JLL has arranged a $6 million loan for the refinancing of 200 East Ohio in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood. The 27,000-square-foot boutique office property rises five stories and is nearly 90 percent occupied by multiple tenants. Christopher Carroll and Lucas Borges of JLL represented the borrower, Tishman Realty. A Chicago-based financial institution provided the loan, terms of which were undisclosed. Boutique office buildings are smaller than traditional office buildings, typically under 150,000 square feet.

January 7, 2020

Acquisitions Michigan Midwest Retail

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $2.8M Sale of Net-Leased Childcare Property in Michigan

by Kristin Harlow January 7, 2020

NEW HUDSON, MICH. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $2.8 million sale of a 9,451-square-foot property net leased to KinderCare in New Hudson, about 40 miles northwest of Detroit. The building is located at 30786 Lyon Center Drive. KinderCare has signed a new 15-year lease. Dominic Sulo and Chad Lieber of Marcus & Millichap marketed the property on behalf of the seller, a private investor. Andrean Angelov, Chad Lieber, Dominic Sulo, Ryan Engle and Timothy Stephenson Jr. of Marcus & Millichap represented the buyer, a limited liability company.

January 7, 2020

Company News Retail Texas Top Stories

Pier 1 Imports to Shutter Up to 450 Stores

by John Nelson January 7, 2020

FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Pier 1 Imports Inc., a home goods retailer based in Fort Worth, has announced its intention to shutter up to 450 stores, which represents nearly half of its current store count of 936. The retailer also plans to close a select number of distribution centers and reduce its corporate expenses, which includes corporate layoffs. Pier 1 says that its efforts will help right-size the company’s omni-channel operations and allow it to move forward with an “appropriately sized store footprint.” Pier 1 has hired a third-party liquidator to help manage the store closings. The locations of the closing stores and distribution centers were not disclosed. Pier 1 (NYSE: PIR) reported that its net sales are down 13.3 percent year-over-year in its most recent quarter ending Nov. 30, 2019. (The company’s fiscal calendar traditionally runs from early March to late February.) Pier 1 also reported a 15.3 percent reduction in its inventory compared to this time last year. Robert Riesbeck, CEO and CFO of Pier 1, says that the company has been seeking to clear out its “non go-forward” merchandise. “Looking ahead, we believe that we will deliver improved financial results over time as we realize the benefits …

January 7, 2020

Acquisitions Multifamily Top Stories Washington Western

Security Properties, Pacific Life Acquire Anthology Multifamily Asset in Metro Seattle for $163.3M

by Jeff Shaw January 6, 2020

ISSAQUAH, WASH — Seattle-based Security Properties and Newport Beach, Calif.-based Pacific Life Insurance Co. have purchased Anthology, a 398-unit new construction multifamily property in Issaquah for $163.3 million. Located at 1610 Anthology Ave. NW, Anthology is situated 14 miles southeast of Seattle in the Puget Sound region. Anthology offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Amenities include a two-story clubhouse featuring a game room with shuffleboard and billiards, conference room and community kitchen. The complex also features a fitness center with yoga studio and bike room, a pool, barbecues, package access, bicycle storage and repair station, a park and easy access to nature trails. Security Properties Residential, an affiliate of Security Properties, will manage the property. The Issaquah Reporternotes that Anthology is one of three similar residential projects along Newport Way NW. The Puget Sound area as whole has experienced a housing crisis with growth of tech companies and Amazon creating a booming population and a scarcity of affordable housing. Bisected by Interstate 90, Issaquah allows commuters access to downtown Seattle and nearby employers, including Microsoft, Amazon and Costco. The Issaquah suburb has grown rapidly since 2000, nearly quadrupling its population, which is now almost 40,000. The area is affluent, …

January 6, 2020

Acquisitions Connecticut Multifamily Northeast

AJH Management Acquires 242-Apartment High-Rise in Stamford, Connecticut

by Alex Patton January 6, 2020

STAMFORD, CT. — AJH Management has acquired Infinity Harbor Point, a 242-unit high-rise apartment building in Stamford, for $90 million. Completed in 2012, the building features one- and two-bedroom floor plans with amenities including a fitness center with Peloton cycles and an outdoor area with a fire pit and barbecue grills. Jeffrey Dunne, Gene Pride, Jeremy Neuer led a CBRE team that procured AJH Management as the buyer. The CBRE team also represented the seller, an undisclosed institutional owner.

January 6, 2020

Industrial Leasing Activity New Jersey Northeast

Modell’s Sporting Goods Signs 312,373 Industrial Lease in Bordentown, New Jersey

by Alex Patton January 6, 2020

BORDENTOWN, N.J. — Modell’s Sporting Goods has signed a 312,373-square-foot industrial lease in Bordentown, a southeastern suburb of Trenton. The retailer will house its logistics and distribution operations at the facility, which is located at 201 Old York Road. Bill Waxman, Mindy Lissner and Steven Beyda of CBRE worked with Brett Weinblatt of Compass Commercial to represent Modell’s in the lease negotiations. Matrix Development owns the facility.

January 6, 2020

Connecticut Leasing Activity Northeast Office

O,R&L Commercial Negotiates 12,030 SF Biomed-Tech Office Lease in Branford, Connecticut

by Alex Patton January 6, 2020

BRANFORD , CT — O,R&L Commercial has negotiated a 12,030-square-foot biomed-tech office lease for dermatology company Azitra Inc. in Branford, an eastern suburb of New Haven. Azitra researches skin conditions and diseases and develops medical treatment products. Richard Guralnick of O,R&L represented Azitra in the lease negotiations. Guralnick also represented the undisclosed landlord.

January 6, 2020

Loans Massachusetts Northeast Retail

JLL Arranges $7.5M Refinancing of Retail Center in Newburyport, Massachusetts

by Alex Patton January 6, 2020

NEWBURYPORT, MASS. — JLL has arranged a $7.5 million refinancing loan for Pond Street Mall, a 28,164-square-foot retail center in Newburyport, located approximately 40 miles north of Boston. Centreville Bank provided the fixed-rate, non-recourse loan to the borrower, Quincy & Co., which will use the proceeds to repay an existing loan. CVS anchors the retail center and other tenants include Young Women’s Christian Association and Panda Dry Cleaners. Lauren O’Neil and Martha Nay of JLL represented Quincy & Co. in arranging the loan. Craig Schermerhorn represented Centreville Bank on an internal basis.

January 6, 2020

Acquisitions Northeast Pennsylvania Retail

ROCK Commercial Brokers Sale of 17,500 SF Retail Property in Quarryville, Pennsylvania

by Alex Patton January 6, 2020

QUARRYVILLE, PA — ROCK Commercial has brokered the sale of a 17,500-square-foot retail property in Quarryville, located approximately 65 miles west of Philadelphia. Located at 1007 Lancaster Pike, the property includes a main retail building sized at approximately 15,000 square feet and a small warehouse sized at approximately 2,500 square feet. Jason Turnbull and Heather Kreiger of ROCK represented the seller, CCC Real Estate Holding Co. LLC, in the transaction. Drumore Holdings LLC was the buyer. The sales price was undisclosed.

January 6, 2020

Development Georgia Industrial Southeast

Lidl to Develop $100M Distribution Center in Covington, Georgia

by Alex Tostado January 6, 2020

COVINGTON, GA. — German discount grocer Lidl plans to develop its fourth U.S. distribution center in metro Atlanta. The project will span 925,000 square feet and cost $100 million to build. The center will be located in Covington and will also serve as the company’s regional headquarters. Covington is situated along Interstate 20 and 35 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. The new facility will house 270 full-time employees over the next five years. A timeline for construction as well as details about the design team were not disclosed. Lidl has opened four stores in Georgia and has hired more than 150 employees in Augusta, Mableton, Marietta and Snellville. Lidl first established its U.S. headquarters in Virginia in June 2015. Today the grocer operates more than 85 stores across nine East Coast states. Lidl’s other three distribution centers are in Fredericksburg, Va.; Graham, N.C.; and Perryville, Md.

January 6, 2020

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