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NorthMarq Arranges $2.7M Refinancing for Industrial Building in Urbandale, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow November 22, 2019

URBANDALE, IOWA — NorthMarq has arranged a $2.7 million loan for the refinancing of a 52,550-square-foot industrial building in Urbandale. The property is located at 11000 Justine Drive. Steve Ruff and Josh Larsen of NorthMarq arranged the 10-year loan, which features a 20-year amortization schedule, on behalf of borrower Johnstone Supply. A life insurance company provided the loan. Proceeds will be used to fund existing improvements and provide financing for the construction of an 8,000-square-foot addition.

November 22, 2019

Acquisitions Midwest Ohio Retail

Baum Brokers $1.9M Sale of Staples-Occupied Property in Ohio

by Kristin Harlow November 22, 2019

MIDDLETON, OHIO — Baum Realty Group LLC has brokered the $1.9 million sale of a 22,052-square-foot, single-tenant building occupied by Staples in Middleton, about 30 miles northeast of Cincinnati. Patrick Forkin of Baum represented the seller, a private regional investor. The buyer was undisclosed. Staples has approximately four years remaining on its lease.

November 22, 2019

California Market Reports Retail Western Western Market Reports

Orange County Tenants, Landlords Embrace the New Retail Norm

by Taylor Williams November 22, 2019

Despite the headwinds facing retail real estate, including the continued rise of ecommerce, the Orange County retail market remains resilient. Statistics are favorable. Vacancy is low at 3.7 percent and average market rent is $32.29 per square foot, up 1.15 percent from last year. Cap rates remain nearly 200 basis points below the national average, signaling buyer sentiment that OC retail is a relatively safe haven. Ground-up development is slow and selective, shoring up demand and keeping rates up for the foreseeable future. The interesting thing is that the market trends are pervasive. Let’s identify a few. Drive-thru restaurants are on fire. Tenants like Chick Fil-A, Raising Cane’s, Starbucks, In-N-Out, Panera and others are performing much higher in SoCal as compared to the rest of the country. Good sites are commanding competition, driving ground rents and drive-thru build-to-suit rents higher each of the past three years. Fitness, grocery, discount and entertainment uses are the most active players in the box category. It’s amazing to think the 1.5 million square feet of big boxes that were dumped on the market in 2017 and 2018 are now mostly accounted for thanks to these new users. EOS Fitness, Planet Fitness, ALDI, Burlington, At …

November 22, 2019

Development Midwest Missouri Office Top Stories

McCarthy, HITT to Build $1.7B Office Campus in St. Louis for Government Agency

by Taylor Williams November 22, 2019

ST. LOUIS — McCarthy Building Cos. and HITT Contracting will build a $1.7 billion office campus in St. Louis for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), which provides intelligence and combat support services to the U.S. Department of Defense. The campus is being developed on a 97-acre tract at the corner of Jefferson and Cass avenues on the city’s north side. The property will feature approximately 712,000 square feet of office space, parking garages, a visitor’s center and an inspection facility. NGA, which has operated out of St. Louis for 70 years, will relocate from its current facility in south St. Louis to the new campus, which is expected to be fully operational by 2025. The U.S. Air Force owns NGA’s current campus, and it remains unclear what the military branch will do with that property following the relocation. “NGA’s new campus will be built with spaces that facilitate information sharing and collaboration among NGA’s and St. Louis’ talented innovators,” says Vice Admiral Richard Sharp, director of NGA. “Working together, we can better achieve NGA’s mission of providing world-class intelligence to U.S. service members and leaders to keep our nation secure.” A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 26. Following …

November 22, 2019

Market Reports Retail Texas Texas Market Reports

Retail Opportunities Abound: Investment Sales, Development Rise in Houston

by Taylor Williams November 22, 2019

Elevated consumer spending tied to a strong job market in the greater Houston area is driving retail investment and tenant demand in suburban and urban submarkets alike. As a result, it’s one of the nation’s top MSAs for retail development, with more than 3 million-plus square feet under construction market-wide. From an investment perspective, single-tenant and ground-leased assets remain favorable with investors. E-commerce-resistant tenants like fitness, restaurants, automotive service centers, car washes/detailing and dialysis facilities command the most attention with cap rates between the mid-5 to mid-6 percent range. Cap rates tend to be 25 to 50 basis points lower for ground leases because there is no landlord responsibility. Credit, guarantee, location, lease term and landlord responsibility are the biggest factors affecting value. Following Grand Parkway In greater Houston, the majority of retail development recently has been in high-growth submarkets along the 180-mile Grand Parkway/TX 99, which loops through seven counties. National brands like Target, Ross Dress for Less, T.J. Maxx, Burlington, Ulta Beauty and Five Below are continually scouting sites in high-density suburban markets along the Grand Parkway. The exponential growth in the entertainment, fitness, dining and medical/healthcare sectors is an equally strong catalyst for retail and mixed-use development …

November 22, 2019

Affordable Housing Features Midwest Multifamily

Agencies, Lenders Ramp Up Loan Production for Affordable Housing Properties

by Jeff Shaw November 22, 2019

There’s a human factor when it comes to working in the affordable housing industry. Kelly Frank, senior banker at KeyBank, recalls attending a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a scattered-site housing development where a woman came up to her in tears expressing how grateful she was to have a home in a safe neighborhood setting. The ability to make such a positive impact on someone’s life is one reason Frank loves the affordable housing business. “A lot of work is being done to bring affordable housing to every community,” says Frank. “Everybody’s eyes are on it because it’s a resounding theme throughout the country that there’s just not enough affordable housing.” The United States is short 7 million rental units that are affordable and available to extremely low-income renters, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition. These renters have household incomes that are at or below the poverty guideline, or 30 percent of their area median income. The silver lining is that Cleveland-based KeyBank and other lenders have a large toolbox of financing mechanisms available to combat the affordable housing crisis and facilitate the development and preservation of affordable units. Many loans are processed through agencies, including government-sponsored enterprises such as …

November 22, 2019

Acquisitions Georgia Multifamily Southeast

Harbor Group Sells Metro Atlanta Multifamily Property for $75M

by Alex Tostado November 21, 2019

BUFORD, GA. — Harbor Group International LLC (HGI) has sold Preserve at Mill Creek, a 400-unit multifamily property located in Buford, 32 miles northeast of Atlanta, for $75 million. The buyer was not disclosed. The asset is located 1400 Mall of Georgia Blvd. and features one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, as well as a swimming pool, tennis courts and a fitness center. The property is near Interstate 85 and Ga. Highway 20 and the Mall of Georgia. First Communities manages the property. HGI recently completed a $3.9 million renovation to the community. The Norfolk-based investor also purchased The Cedars at Elm Hill in Nashville earlier this year with plans to make capital improvements.

November 21, 2019

Acquisitions Georgia Industrial Office Southeast

JLL Brokers $71.3M Sale of Industrial Park in Norcross, Georgia

by Alex Tostado November 21, 2019

NORCROSS, GA. — JLL has brokered the $71.3 million sale of Gwinnett Park, a 981,720-square-foot light industrial and business park portfolio composed of 18 buildings in the Atlanta suburb of Norcross. Dennis Mitchell, Matt Wirth and Britton Burdette of JLL marketed the property on behalf of the seller, California-based Sperry Equities. Dogwood Industrial Properties purchased the portfolio. Dogwood, owned by TPG Real Estate Partners, specializes in multi-tenant industrial assets. Gwinnett Park is located at 4405 International Blvd., near Interstate 85 and approximately 20 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. The business park’s buildings were constructed between 1973 and 1997 and feature 18- to 22-foot clear heights, a combination of shallow bay suites, a mix of grade-level and dock-high doors, parking and office space. The property is approximately 87 percent leased to more than 55 tenants in various sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, education, consumer goods, marketing, financial services, engineering and commercial and business services.

November 21, 2019

Development Florida Multifamily Southeast

Mesa to Break Ground on $50M Panama City Beach Apartment Community

by Alex Tostado November 21, 2019

PANAMA CITY BEACH, FLA. — Mesa Capital Partners will break ground in December on The Tyde, a new $50 million multifamily project in Panama City Beach. The Tyde will feature 300 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments with varying construction layouts, including two-story carriage homes, three-story walk-ups and four-story, elevator-serviced buildings. The community will be situated at the intersection of Clara Avenue and U.S. Highway 98, less than a mile from the Gulf of Mexico and near retail and local employers Bay Medical Center and Tyndall Air Force Base. The Tyde will include a clubhouse, fitness center, community space, pool, outdoor fireplaces and grill stations. Atlanta-based Mesa Capital Partners plans to have the units available to lease in late 2020. The project team includes architect Gary B. Coursey & Associates Architects Inc. and engineer Robert Carroll, and Mesa Capital Partners is in the process of selecting a general contractor.

November 21, 2019

Acquisitions Loans Maryland Multifamily Southeast

M&T Provides $11.6M Fannie Mae Acquisition Loan for Multifamily Property in Frederick, Maryland

by Alex Tostado November 21, 2019

FREDERICK, MD. — M&T Realty Capital Corp. has provided an $11.6 million Fannie Mae acquisition loan for the 70-unit Vista View Apartments in Frederick. Washington D.C.-based real estate investment, development and management group The BurnBrae Cos. purchased the property at 2401 Highpoint View Court near Fort Detrick. Vista View offers two-bedroom units with five different floor plans for rent. Property amenities include three pools, two basketball courts, three parks and a barbeque/grilling area. M&T’s Matthew Hodson structured the loan, which carries a 10-year term and five years of interest-only payments, followed by a 30-year amortization schedule.

November 21, 2019

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