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NorthMarq Arranges $12.7M Acquisition Loan for Student Housing Community Near Austin Peay in Tennessee

by Amy Works October 15, 2018

CLARKSVILLE, TENN. — NorthMarq Capital has arranged $12.7 million in acquisition financing for University Landing, a 385-bed student housing community located two blocks from Austin Peay State University in downtown Clarksville, about 50 miles north of Nashville. Lee Weaver of NorthMarq secured the permanent, Fannie Mae financing for the undisclosed borrower. The fixed-rate loan was structured with a 12-year term on a 30-year amortization schedule. The community features studio, one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom layouts that come fully furnished and include in-unit washers and dryers. Community amenities include a resort-style swimming pool with a sundeck, outdoor grilling area, renovated clubhouse, 24-hour fitness center with a yoga studio and studio spin bikes, TV lounge, game room, coffee bar, cyber cafe and study spaces in each building.

October 15, 2018

Development Florida Multifamily Seniors Housing Southeast

Vestcor Opens 96-Unit Affordable Seniors Housing Community Near Jacksonville

by Amy Works October 15, 2018

MIDDLEBURG, FLA. — The Vestcor Cos. has opened Cassie Gardens, a 96-unit affordable seniors housing community in Middleburg, a southwestern suburb of Jacksonville. Cassie Gardens is the only affordable senior living community in Clay County, according to the developer. Vestcor owns 17 affordable housing communities across Florida. The units at Cassie Gardens are age-restricted for those over 55 years old earning less than 60 percent of the area median income.

October 15, 2018

Development Industrial Self-Storage Texas

Jenkins Opens 815-Unit Self-Storage Facility in Frisco

by Taylor Williams October 15, 2018

FRISCO, TEXAS — The Jenkins Organization, a Houston-based self-storage owner, developer and manager, has opened Frisco Self Storage, an 815-unit facility located on the northern outskirts of Dallas. The 90,250-square-foot property features both climate- and non-climate-controlled space, as well as wine storage. The official opening was held in late September.

October 15, 2018

Development Mixed-Use Texas

TIG to Develop 16-Acre Mixed-Use Project in Metro Austin

by Taylor Williams October 15, 2018

GEORGETOWN, TEXAS — Frisco-based TIG Real Estate Services will develop Westinghouse Road Corporate Center, a mixed-use project that will span 16 acres in the northern Austin metro of Georgetown. The property will be located adjacent to a 432-unit townhome community and upon completion will feature office, retail, flex and medical office space. The project is expected to break ground before year’s end and to carry a construction period of six to seven months.

October 15, 2018

Acquisitions Industrial Self-Storage Texas

Marcus & Millichap’s LeClaire Group Brokers Sale of 516-Unit Self-Storage Facility in Houston

by Taylor Williams October 15, 2018

HOUSTON — The LeClaire Group, a division of Marcus & Millichap specializing in self-storage properties, has brokered the sale of Nations Storage, a 516-unit facility located in northwest Houston. The 64,280-square-foot property features climate- and non-climate-controlled space. Dave Knobler and Charles LeClaire of The LeClaire Group represented the seller in the transaction. Other terms of sale were not disclosed.

October 15, 2018

Leasing Activity Office Texas

BP Lower 48 Signs 91,000 SF Office Lease in Houston’s Energy Corridor

by Taylor Williams October 15, 2018

HOUSTON — BP Lower 48, a Denver-based subsidiary of oil and gas giant BP, has signed a 91,000-square-foot office lease at West Memorial Place, a 716,000-square-foot office campus located in Houston’s Energy Corridor. The two-building property, which is owned by Skanska, features a fitness center, café, car wash service and surrounding hiking trails. Louis Rosenthal and Anya Marmuscak of JLL represented BP Lower 48 in the transaction. The company will move in later this year.

October 15, 2018

Industrial Leasing Activity Texas

NAI Partners Negotiates 35,000 SF Industrial Lease in Metro Houston

by Taylor Williams October 15, 2018

SPRING, TEXAS — NAI Partners has negotiated a 35,000-square-foot industrial lease at 27347 W. Hardy Road in the northern Houston suburb of Spring. Darren O’Conor of NAI Partners represented the tenant, Installed Building Products of Houston LLC, in the lease negotiations. James Schuepbach and Lisa Nickel of Ryoak Real Estate Group represented the landlord, Giddy Up Development LLC.

October 15, 2018

Illinois Midwest Retail Top Stories

Sears Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Plans 142 More Store Closures

by Kristin Harlow October 15, 2018

HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILL. — Sears Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: SHLD) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. A $134 million debt payment was due today. Eddie Lampert will step down as Sears chief executive, but will remain the company’s chairman. The Hoffman Estates-based company oversees both Sears and Kmart-branded department stores. The company has negotiated $300 million in senior financing from its lenders and is also in the process of negotiating a $300 million loan with ESL Investments Inc., which is Lampert’s hedge fund. “While we have made progress, the plan has yet to deliver the results we have desired, and addressing the company’s immediate liquidity needs has impacted our efforts to become a profitable and more competitive retailer,” says Lampert. “The Chapter 11 process will give [Sears] the flexibility to strengthen its balance sheet, enabling the company to accelerate its strategic transformation, continue right-sizing its operating model and return to profitability.” Sears and Kmart stores will remain open for business, but the company plans to close 142 unprofitable stores by the end of the year. Liquidation sales at these stores are expected to begin shortly. This is in addition …

October 15, 2018

Florida Market Reports Office Southeast Southeast Market Reports

New Office Developments Take Shape in Orlando’s Core Submarkets

by John Nelson October 15, 2018

At mid-year 2018, Orlando’s economic engine is performing like a well-oiled machine, fueled by brisk business expansion, healthy in-migration, accelerating job growth and steady population gains. In fact, Orlando ranked No. 3 in the nation for population growth during the period between 2010 and 2017. Office market fundamentals remain solid with steady demand for high-quality, Class A space largely outstripping available supply, particularly in high-demand areas. Job creation continues to fuel economic growth in Orlando with a rise in non-farm employment of 46,840 over the trailing 12 months ending in May. There has been a sustained decline in the unemployment rate as well, which stood at 3 percent in May. Spec, Mixed-Use Projects Development activity has been restrained over the last several years. However, a handful of key office projects have recently broken ground in high-demand areas. The most exciting development activity is occurring in the urban core, where a number of projects are moving forward. Speculative Class A office construction is once again rising with the $100 million Church Street Plaza going vertical after a slight construction delay. SunTrust Banks Inc. recently announced plans to relocate its Orlando headquarters from the SunTrust Center building into 90,000 square feet at …

October 15, 2018

Acquisitions Multifamily Texas

HFF Negotiates Sale of 322-Unit Apartment Community in Houston’s Uptown District

by Taylor Williams October 12, 2018

HOUSTON — HFF has negotiated the sale of WaterWall Place, a 322-unit multifamily community located in Houston’s Uptown area. Completed in 2014, the property features one- and two-bedroom units and amenities such as a pool, fitness center, coffee bar, outdoor grilling area and private resident lounge. Todd Marix, Chris Curry and Estee Ibanez of HFF represented the seller, Hines, in the transaction. The buyer was multifamily investment and management firm HASTA Capital, which acquired the asset free and clear of existing debt. Matt Kafka and Kelly Layne of HFF arranged an undisclosed amount of fixed-rate acquisition financing for the deal through Barings Real Estate.

October 12, 2018

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