Property Type

HFF Arranges $23.5M Sale of Office Building in Metro Atlanta

by Camren Skelton April 13, 2018

ALPHARETTA, GA. — HFF has arranged the $23.5 million sale of Preston Ridge I, a 148,355-square-foot office building located at 3655 N. Point Parkway in Alpharetta, roughly 26 miles north of Atlanta. Ralph Smalley of HFF represented the seller, Barings Real Estate, a subsidiary of Barings LLC, on behalf of an institutional client. HFF also procured the buyer, The Simpson Organization. The six-story building was constructed in 1997 and features 25,000-square-foot floorplates, a circular entrance lobby and more than 590 parking spaces. The property is located less than a mile from Avalon, an 86-acre mixed-use development situated on Old Milton Parkway near Ga 400.

April 13, 2018

Industrial Loans North Carolina Southeast

Alliant Credit Union Funds $6.4M Refinancing for Industrial Property in Charlotte

by Camren Skelton April 13, 2018

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Alliant Credit Union has provided a $6.4 million loan for the refinancing of an industrial building located at 8825 Statesville Road in Charlotte. Alliant closed the 10-year loan with five years of interest-only payments and a 30-year amortization schedule on behalf of the borrower, RU 8825 Statesville Road Charlotte NC LLC. The 64,637-square-foot building serves as a research and development facility for Husqvarna North America, a producer of outdoor power equipment. The property is located adjacent to Husqvarna’s U.S. headquarters.

April 13, 2018

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Office Top Stories

Angelo, Gordon & Co. Acquires Pair of Office Buildings in Chicago for $147M

by Kristin Harlow April 13, 2018

CHICAGO — Angelo, Gordon & Co. has acquired Presidents Plaza in Chicago for $147 million. The pair of Class A office buildings, totaling 834,893 square feet, are located at 8600 and 8700 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. in the O’Hare submarket. Developed in 1980, the buildings are 92.4 percent leased to various tenants. The property, which is LEED Silver and EnergyStar certified, has undergone more than $15 million in capital renovations since 2016. The seller had made improvements to building systems, lobbies, entrances, canopies and landscaping. Property amenities include a 17,900-square-foot fitness center, conference center, café, hair salon/barber, convenience store, tenant lounge and full-service car wash. James Postweiler and Peter Harwood of JLL brokered the transaction. The seller, a partnership between Chicago-based GlenStar Properties LLC and a global real estate investment manager, has owned the property since 2006. GlenStar, the current leasing manager and operator of the property, will partner with the new owner to provide services and building upgrades. Angelo, Gordon & Co. is a $28 billion alternative investment firm focused on real estate and credit investing. — Kristin Hiller

April 13, 2018

Features Heartland Feature Archive Illinois Midwest Office

Six Critical Things to Get Right in an Office Renovation

by Kristin Harlow April 13, 2018

PLAINFIELD, ILL. — Buoyed by a strengthening economy, more companies have the resources to invest in office redesigns. That is good news — a well-designed office renovation can transform an existing workspace into a dynamic, energy-efficient nerve center for staff. If properly carried out by a skilled contractor, an office renovation can optimize employee productivity and craft an effective work environment. Here are six ideas that reflect today’s most influential office design trends, according to Plainfield, Ill.-based Cicero Development Corp., a general contractor specializing in commercial renovations. 1. Make a color splash The typical aesthetic of office design is being replaced by workplaces that integrate bold pops of color. This is not just to elevate the visuals, but also to code different sections, whether they are departments or desks. As a contrast to many offices’ neutral decors, jewel tones (resembling the colors of gemstones) and energetic patterns are becoming more popular in making a strong statement. Vibrant colors do more than show people that your business is creative and dynamic. Colors can have psychological effects on employees, as some tend to inspire creativity and productivity. 2. Improve the floor plan Open, fluid floor plans improve efficiency and mobility for your …

April 13, 2018

Market Reports Multifamily Student Housing Texas Texas Market Reports

Student Housing Developers Infiltrate Secondary Markets

by Taylor Williams April 13, 2018

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reports that about 20.4 million students attended American colleges and universities in 2017. That figure represents an increase of 5.1 million students from 2000 and is expected to exceed 22 million by 2023. As this enrollment growth carries forward, developers of student housing properties have been holding steady volumes of new product on their books. According to CoStar Group, developers have added about 22,000 new units each year since 2010. During that stretch, vacancy for all unit types has not risen above 10 percent and rents have maintained positive growth rates, save for the 12-month period from mid-2013 to mid-2014. Asking rents for studio and one-bedroom units have appreciated the most during this cycle. This suggests that more graduate students, who are more likely to live alone, are clamoring for student housing residences. Larger schools often have limited enrollment, forcing graduate students to consider smaller institutions. As such, secondary markets are gradually beginning to see heavier waves of student housing development. In Texas, this trend appears to still be in its infancy. As for the state’s biggest markets, the University of Texas at Austin is located within a very tight development grid. Lubbock …

April 13, 2018

California Retail Western

Cushman & Wakefield Negotiates $22.9M Sale of Retail Property in West Hollywood

by Nellie Day April 12, 2018

LOS ANGELES — Cushman & Wakefield as arranged the $22.9 million sale of a retail property located on Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood. Kazuko Morgan and Carine Mamann of Cushman & Wakefield arranged the transaction on behalf of the buyer, a joint venture between L3 Capital and Guggenheim Real Estate. David Ickovicks of Commercial Asset Group represented the seller, American Commercial Equities. The 11,295-square-foot property includes 18 parking spaces and is home to Theory, DASH and Serna & Lily.

April 12, 2018

Arizona Multifamily Student Housing Western

MJW Investments Acquires Student Housing Community Near Arizona State

by Nellie Day April 12, 2018

TEMPE, ARIZ. — MJW Investments has acquired ReNUE on Orange, a 110-unit student housing community located near Arizona State University in Tempe. The price was not disclosed. The property offers one- and two-bedroom units with shared amenities including a swimming pool, sundeck and courtyard. The company plans to make improvements to the property, including upgrading unit interiors and common areas, addressing deferred maintenance issues and rebranding the property as “Thrive Tempe,” according to Mark Weinstein, president of MJW Investments. This investment increases MJW Investment’s student housing portfolio to over 5,500 beds.

April 12, 2018

California Retail Western

Gild Property Group Brokers $4.3M Sale of Retail Building in Southern California

by Nellie Day April 12, 2018

SAN DIEGO — Gild Property Group has arranged the $4.3 million sale of a retail building located at 1065 5th Ave. in San Diego. Tony Gild of Gild Property Group arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, Maman Family Trust. 1065 5th Avenue LLC acquired the 20,000-square-foot building.

April 12, 2018

California Retail Western

Location Matters Arranges $1.9M Sale of Vacant Restaurant Building in San Diego

by Nellie Day April 12, 2018

SAN DIEGO — Location Matters has arranged the $1.9 million sale of a restaurant building located at 5351 Adobe Falls Road in San Diego. Davles LLC, an affiliate of Cohn Restaurant Group, acquired the 5,485-square-foot building, which was vacant at the time of sale. Mike Spilky of Location Matters arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, L&L Acquisitions LLC. The building was constructed in the 1950s and originally housed Nicolosi’s Italian Restaurant. The former owners renovated the building and operated the Junk House Restaurant there for several years.

April 12, 2018

California Retail Western

NKF Arranges 85,653 SF Lease with Vallarta Supermarkets in San Fernando Valley

by Nellie Day April 12, 2018

CANOGA PARK, CALIF. — Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) has arranged an 85,653-square-foot lease with Vallarta Supermarkets at a shopping center in Canoga Park. The grocer will backfill the space formerly occupied by Vons. Mark Baziak and Geoff Foley of NKF arranged the 20-year lease on behalf of the landlord, Auburndale Properties. Springstead Associates represented Vallarta. The grocer is expected to move into the 150,000-square-foot center later this year. Additional tenants include T-Mobile, McDonald’s and El Pollo Loco.

April 12, 2018

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