ROSEBURG, ORE. — Norris, Beggs & Simpson Financial Services (NBS Financial) has secured $2 million in financing for Newton Creek Center, a retail property located in Roseburg. Ken Griggs, Paddy Ryan and Bryant Bushnell of NBS Financial arranged the fixed-rate, non-recourse funding for the undisclosed borrower. A correspondent life company of NBS Financial provided the funding. The perm loan financing was structured with a 15-year term and a 25-year amortization, with rate reset options every five years. Built in 2004, Newton Creek Center is a two-building, 13,717-square-foot retail property. At the time of financing, the property was 100 percent occupied. Tenants include Batteries Plus Bulbs and Edward Jones.
Apartments in Philadelphia’s urban core command premium rent, prompting more renters to consider living in the surrounding suburbs. Rising demand for apartments in submarkets both near and far from Center City have helped lower vacancy and improve rent growth. Southwest Philadelphia, in particular, has exhibited these trends despite elevated construction activity. The combination of favorable property fundamentals amid supply additions draws strong investor interest, leading to increased transactions and higher sales prices. Multifamily properties in Southwest Philadelphia are outperforming those in Center City. Over the past four years, apartment inventory in both submarkets rose by almost proportional amounts, 10 percent versus 14 percent, respectively. Yet, over that time, vacancy in the suburban submarket dropped 100 basis points to a rate of 4.2 percent while the downtown rate went up 70 basis points to 5.3 percent. Rent growth showed a similar disparity. In the same four-year span, average effective rent appreciated 18 percent in Southwest Philadelphia but only 6 percent in Center City. The steep decline in vacancy and strong rent growth during this construction wave have demonstrated a healthy amount of demand in the submarket as residents seek more affordable housing options. As of June 2018, the average apartment in …
VIENNA, VA. — MetLife Investment Management has provided a $156.2 million loan for the refinancing of Modera Avenir Place, a grocery-anchored mixed-use development in Vienna. The development was completed in two phases in 2013 and 2015 and includes 628 residential units and is anchored by a ground-floor Harris Teeter supermarket. Additional retail tenants include Inova Care Center and Thai by Thai restaurant. Nicole Brickhouse, Jamie Leachman, Jennifer Keller, Mike Tepedino, Sue Carras, Walter Coker and Brian Crivella of HFF secured financing on behalf of the borrower, a joint venture between Mill Creek Residential Trust LLC and institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management, to secure the floating-rate loan, which provided the borrower with the most flexibility, according to HFF. Loan proceeds were used to retire existing construction financing. The residential units at the stabilized property include stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and central heat and air conditioning as well as hardwood-style flooring. Community amenities include two swimming pools with sun decks, grilling stations, billiards, gaming consoles and business centers with cyber cafes.
NEW YORK CITY — Marcus & Millichap has negotiated the $15.2 million sale of two mixed-use properties in Manhattan. Located at 162 Third Ave. and 317 E. 5th St., the two properties consist of 24 residential units and ground-floor retail space. 162 Third Ave. is a four-story, 9,500-square-foot building, 317 E. 5th St. is a six-story, 8,100-square-foot building. Barbara Dansker and Steven Lusby of Marcus & Millichap represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. The buyer was also undisclosed.
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the sale and leaseback of a 540,103-square-foot industrial facility in Parsippany. The sales price was undisclosed. Located at 100 Jefferson Road, the property currently serves at the global headquarters for the seller, PNY Technologies. Gary Gabriel, Kyle Schmidt, Andrew Merin, David Bernhaut, Brian Whitmer and Ryan Larkin of Cushman & Wakefield represented PNY Technologies in the transaction. The buyer was a joint venture between Turnbridge Equities and Harbor Group International. PNY Technologies leased back approximately 25 percent of the building on a long-term basis, leaving 400,000 square feet of industrial space for Turnbridge Equities to rent. Turnbridge and HGI have commenced a $4.5 million capital improvement program at the facility that will include new parking and loading areas, new office space and building entrances, as well as new mechanical systems.
MARLTON, N.J. — NKF Capital Markets has brokered the sale of an 88,000-square-foot office building in Marlton. The sales price was undisclosed. Located at 50 Lake Center, the Class A office building was built in 2006 and features a two-story granite atrium. The property is located three miles from the New Jersey Turnpike. Steven M. Schultz and John Howley represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. The buyer was Twenty Lake Holdings.
BRIDGEPORT, CONN. — Blue Garden Apartments LLC has acquired the Bridgeport Multifamily Portfolio, a three-property, 62-unit portfolio in Bridgeport for $4.3 million. The sales price equates to a capitalization rate of 7.3 percent based on current net operating income. The properties are located at 2445 Main St., 24,38-42 Federal St., 2646 Fairfield Ave. and 858-872 Park Ave. Bradley Balletto, Rich Edwards and Jeff Wright of Northeast Private Client Group represented the seller, McDillon Holdings, in the transaction.
PAWTUCKET, R.I. — Cornerstone Realty Capital has secured a $2 million refinancing for a mixed-use portfolio in Pawtucket. The portfolio includes a total of 29 apartments and two retail spaces across three properties. All three properties have undergone recent renovations. Patrick Brady of Cornerstone secured financing on behalf of the undisclosed borrower. The lender was undisclosed.
HOUSTON — ClearWorth Capital LLC has acquired The Edge at City Centre, a 284-unit multifamily community located near the Texas Medical Center in Houston. The property was built in 1983 and features a mix of one- and two-bedroom units averaging 765 square feet. Amenities include two pools, a business center, fitness center and Wi-Fi lounge. Chris Young, Joey Rippel and Connor Phillips of HFF represented ClearWorth Capital and the seller, 29th Street Capital, in the transaction. The Edge at City Centre was 94 percent occupied at the time of sale.
TERRELL, TEXAS — RealtyLink LLC, a developer specializing in retail and restaurant properties, has unveiled the latest round of tenants that will open stores at Crossroads at Terrell, a 270,000-square-foot center being developed about 30 miles east of Dallas. The newest retailers, which are expected to open their stores during the third quarter of 2019, include Petco, GoWireless and Sport Clips. Previously announced tenants at the center include Hobby Lobby, Five Below, Marshalls and Rack Room Shoes. CBRE is marketing the center for lease.