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Investors Should Take a Second Look at Opportunities in Chicagoland Multifamily

by Kristin Harlow October 10, 2019

Chicago real estate has been the subject of considerable pessimism from local and national investors due to a variety of factors. Much of this can be blamed on our unfunded pension liability, which is expected to significantly increase real estate taxes across the area in the coming years. Many institutional multifamily investors claim that their data says to avoid Chicago. Instead, they seek multifamily properties at far lower returns and cap rates in places such as Nashville, Austin and Denver. While I believe those cities offer phenomenal investments, investors across the country are missing an amazing opportunity to invest in Chicago apartment properties. Real estate taxes Everyone seems to agree that real estate taxes will rise significantly in Chicago in the coming years. Who pays real estate taxes? Homeowners, commercial landlords and some businesses. Noticeably absent from this list are apartment renters who are generally unaffected by an increase in real estate taxes. In fact, a significant rise in residential real estate taxes should create even more demand for rental apartments in the Chicagoland area as would-be homeowners shift into the rental pool. Effect of high tax rates Do Chicagoans leave the city because of high tax rates? The data …

October 10, 2019

California Multifamily Western

New Rent Control Law to Take Effect in California on Jan. 1, 2020

by Jeff Shaw October 9, 2019

SACRAMENTO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a statewide rent control bill into law that aims to protect renters against price gouging and provide eviction protections. More specifically, Assembly Bill 1482 bars landlords from raising rents more than 5 percent plus the local inflation rate in one year. The annual inflation rate varies by region, but averages about 2.5 percent across the state.

October 9, 2019

Acquisitions New Jersey Northeast Office

CBRE Brokers $84.7M Sale of Office Complex in Hamilton, New Jersey

by Alex Patton October 9, 2019

HAMILTON, N.J. — CBRE has brokered the $84.7 million sale of American Metro Center, an office complex in Hamilton, an eastern suburb of Trenton. The 487,072-square-foot facility was originally constructed in 1918 as a plumbing fixture manufacturing facility for American Standard Co. The property has since been redeveloped as an office complex immediately adjacent to the Hamilton Train Station. Jeffrey Dunne, Jeremy Neuer, Steve Bardsley, David Gavin, Gene Pride, Travis Langer, Zach McHale, Adam Englander and Matt Saker of CBRE represented the buyer, The Birch Group, in the transaction. The CBRE team also represented the seller, which was undisclosed.

October 9, 2019

Development Massachusetts Multifamily Northeast Retail

Callahan Breaks Ground on 610-Unit Multifamily Redevelopment Project Near Boston

by Alex Patton October 9, 2019

QUINCY, MASS. — Callahan Construction Managers has broken ground on a 610-unit multifamily redevelopment project in Quincy, a southern suburb of Boston. The Bozzuto Group and Atlantic Development are redeveloping the North Quincy Station bus depot and parking lot into a three-building residential property with 45,000 square feet of retail space as well as a 1,500-spot parking garage. The residential portion of the project will be delivered over two phases with the first units expected to be available for occupancy in May 2021. Units delivered in Phase II are slated to come on line in January 2022, with the entire project scheduled to be complete soon thereafter. Amenities will include two outdoor courtyards, a pool deck, club lounge, commercial kitchen and a fitness center with yoga and spin classes.

October 9, 2019

Acquisitions New Jersey Northeast Office

Colliers Arranges $31.1M Sale of Office Complex in Florham Park, New Jersey

by Alex Patton October 9, 2019

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Colliers International has arranged the $31.1 million sale of Florham Park Corporate Center, which consists of twin Class A office buildings totaling 230,000 square feet in Florham Park, located approximately 20 miles west of New York City. At the time of sale, the complex was 88 percent leased by 30 tenants. Amenities of the complex include a central courtyard with landscaped grounds, full-service cafe, conference center, fitness and game center and a bike-sharing program. Jacklene Chesler, Matthew Brown and Frank Summers of Colliers represented the buyer, Association for Corporate Growth, in the transaction. Colliers also represented the seller, a joint venture between Bergman Real Estate Group and Rialto Capital Management LLC.

October 9, 2019

Acquisitions Hospitality New Jersey Northeast

Regal Hospitality Acquires 191-Room Holiday Inn Newark Airport

by Alex Patton October 9, 2019

NEWARK, N.J. — Regal Hospitality Inc. has acquired the 191-room Holiday Inn Newark Airport hotel in Newark for an undisclosed price.. The property is adjacent to Newark Liberty International Airport and is located approximately 12 miles from the 80,000-seat MetLife stadium. Mark Rousseau of HREC Investment Advisors and Connie Mong of First Choice Real Estate represented the seller, a partnership between RJB Associates LP and Fundamentals Inc.

October 9, 2019

Hospitality Leasing Activity Northeast Pennsylvania

UL Verification Renews 38,510 SF Industrial Lease in Upper Macungie, Pennsylvania

by Alex Patton October 9, 2019

UPPER MACUNGIE, PA. — UL Verification Services, a global safety science firm, has renewed a 38,510-square-foot industrial lease in Upper Macungie, located approximately 55 miles northwest of Philadelphia. The space is situated within a 96,235-square-foot industrial building at 7036 Snowdrift Road. that is part of the Iron Run Business Campus. The property offers immediate access to I-78 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Jody King of CBRE represented UL Verification Services in the lease negotiations. Sean Bleiler of CBRE represented the landlord, Denholtz Properties.

October 9, 2019

Acquisitions California Office Western

Jupiter Holdings Divests of 292,540 SF Office Building in California for $43.5M

by Amy Works October 9, 2019

SAN PEDRO, CALIF. — Jupiter Holdings has completed the sale of Topaz, a Class A office building located at 222 W. Sixth St. in San Pedro. Harbor Associates acquired the asset for $43.5 million. Situated along the waterfront, the 11-story building features 292,540 square feet of office space, 13,244 square feet of retail space and an adjacent seven-story parking structure. The seller invested more than $10 million in building renovations at the property, which was constructed in 1990. Kevin Shannon, Ken White and Scott Schumacher of Newmark Knight Frank represented the seller in the transaction.

October 9, 2019

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California Development Industrial Western

Dermody Properties Completes 262,260 SF LogistiCenter at Park Meridian in Riverside, California

by Amy Works October 9, 2019

RIVERSIDE, CALIF. — Dermody Properties has completed construction of LogistiCenter at Park Meridian, located at 21822 Opportunity Way within Meridian Business Center in Riverside. Situated on 13.5 acres in the heart of Inland Empire East, the 262,260-square-foot facility features 32-foot clear heights, 56 dock-high doors, an ESFR sprinkler system and LED warehouse lighting. Additionally, the building has 2,493 square feet of built-out office space within the total square footage available for lease. Phil Lombardo, Chuck Belden and Andrew Starnes of Cushman & Wakefield have been retained to handle leasing for the project.

October 9, 2019

Acquisitions Colorado Retail Western

CIM Group Sells University Center Retail Property in Fort Collins for $23.7M

by Amy Works October 9, 2019

FORT COLLINS, COLO. — CIM Group has completed the sale of University Center, a grocery-anchored retail property located in Fort Collins. An undisclosed buyer acquired the asset for $23.7 million. Built in 1953 and remodeled in 2004, University Center features 68,334 square feet on 6.5 acres. The property is fully leased to two tenants: a natural foods grocery chain and Wilbur’s Total Beverage. The single-story building is attached to the north end of a larger shopping center. Brad Lyons, Mike Winn and Tim Richey of CBRE represented the seller.

October 9, 2019

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