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Wood Partners Opens 223-Unit Alta Central Apartment Complex in Phoenix

by Amy Works July 31, 2018

PHOENIX — Wood Partners has celebrated the grand opening of its Alta Central, a multifamily community located at 4001 N. Central Ave. in Phoenix. Alta Central features 223 apartments in a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include Amazon package lockers, electric car charging stations, complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the common areas and a lounge with a 13-foot television and NFL Sunday Ticket. Additional on-site amenities include a pool and spa with towel service; a rooftop pet area with a dog wash, grooming station and fenced dog run; a 24-hour fitness facility with spin room and yoga room; outdoor fire pit; and an outdoor game court.

July 31, 2018

Features Retail

How to Secure Financing for Retail in Today’s Climate

by David Cohen July 31, 2018

Retail financing, both debt and equity, has become a challenge for many owners, developers and investors throughout the U.S. based on negative press about retail, a perception that the internet will take down many tenants and the weak financial condition of a number of large retailers. Though capital markets are strong, many property owners and investors are finding it difficult to identify lenders willing to provide the type of financing they need for their retail developments, acquisitions and redevelopments. Some lenders are not providing enough money. In other cases, borrowers are finding that the cost of capital is not feasible. Often, lenders and investors aren’t saying no —they are simply offering capital at too high a rate. This squeeze could not come at a more pivotal moment for retail investors. The fact is, now is a very good time to invest in retail. With so many players exiting the market, an overcorrection is underway. This creates a huge opportunity for others to invest in retail, which can be a great value if you find the right deal at the right basis. So why is retail harder to finance? Because of the herd mentality, the majority of investors and lenders are …

July 31, 2018

Development Georgia Loans Maryland Mixed-Use Southeast Top Stories

Armada Hoffler Announces Two Mixed-Use Developments in Baltimore, Atlanta

by John Nelson July 31, 2018

BALTIMORE AND ATLANTA — Armada Hoffler Properties Inc. (NYSE: AHH), a commercial real estate developer and investor based in Virginia Beach, is participating in two new mixed-use projects in Baltimore and Atlanta. The REIT’s wholly owned subsidiary, Armada Hoffler Construction Co., will serve as general contractor for both developments. In Baltimore’s Inner Harbor East district, Armada Hoffler is developing Wills Wharf, a 12-story mixed-use building that will anchor the 27-acre Harbor Point development. Armada Hoffler co-developed the other components of Harbor Point with Beatty Development Group, including the 500,000-square-foot Exelon mixed-use tower, the 260,000-square-foot Thames Street Wharf office building and Point Street Apartments. Situated on the waterfront of the Inner Harbor, the $117 million Wills Wharf project will span 325,000 square feet of office and retail space and will feature a 156-room Canopy by Hilton hotel on the top four floors. Armada Hoffler expects to deliver the building in the first quarter of 2020. “Wills Wharf represents the latest evolution of a relationship with the principals of Beatty Development Group that has spanned over two decades,” says Louis Haddad, president and CEO of Armada Hoffler Properties. “We are excited to continue our relationship with Beatty Development Group in leading Baltimore’s …

July 31, 2018

Colorado Industrial Market Reports Western Western Market Reports

Industrial Investors, Developers Turn Up the Heat in Denver

by Taylor Williams July 31, 2018

Denver industrial assets are achieving record pricing as cap rates compress well below 5 percent for Class A product. As this is happening, developers are taking on hefty projects, signaling that Denver’s industrial real estate cycle is stretching its legs instead of winding down. Among the headlines: • Denver’s single largest investment transaction on record occurred in the first quarter of 2018. The Pauls Corporation sold 14 Class A, highly functional assets totaling 1.9 million square feet to Clarion Partners in the Airport submarket. • The largest speculative build of 701,900 square feet is underway by Majestic Realty. Prologis is building more than 500,000 square feet in the Central submarket, while Hyde Development kicked off the 1.8-million-square-foot 76 Commerce Center project in the “less than proven” I-76 Corridor. • Industrial land pricing has doubled in recent years to now double-digit pricing as triple-net asking lease rates approach $8 per square foot. Despite these impressive headlines, here are three reasons we expect further expansion in Denver’s industrial sector into 2019. Investor Preferences Align CBRE’s 2018 Americas Investor Intentions Survey revealed a dramatic increase in the popularity of industrial investments compared to years prior. Half of investors in the Americas are seeking …

July 31, 2018

Acquisitions Multifamily New Jersey Northeast

KRE Group, Verde Capital Acquire Multifamily Community in New Jersey for $56M

by David Cohen July 30, 2018

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, N.J. — KRE Group, in partnership with Verde Capital, has acquired Thousand Oaks Village, a 304-unit garden-style apartment property in Atlantic Highlands. The 36-acre property sold for $56 million. The seller was not disclosed. Located at 165 Thousand Oaks Drive, the community will be renamed Atlantic Pointe after capital investments that will include unit renovations and upgrades to amenities. Thousand Oaks Village is KRE Group’s fifth garden apartment acquisition within New Jersey in three years.

July 30, 2018

Development Industrial Mixed-Use Texas

Hines Buys Land in Northwest Houston, Plans 1.5 MSF Mixed-Use Development

by John Nelson July 30, 2018

HOUSTON — Hines has purchased 107 acres in northwest Houston from Maxaam Inc. with plans to build a new 1.5 million-square-foot mixed-use development. Houston-based Hines is currently completing design for the two-phase logistics park, now branded as Grand National Business Park. Situated at the corner of Sam Houston Tollway and Gessner Road near the Sam Houston Race Park, the project will include a logistics center, hotel and retail space. Phase I will consist of 500,000 square feet of logistics space. Jim Foreman and Allison Bergman of Cushman & Wakefield are leasing the project on behalf of Hines. No construction timeline or costs were disclosed.

July 30, 2018

Company News Retail Texas

RadioShack Partners with HobbyTown to Open 100 New Express Locations Nationwide

by John Nelson July 30, 2018

FORT WORTH, TEXAS AND LINCOLN, NEB. — Fort Worth-based RadioShack has partnered with Lincoln, Neb.-based retailer HobbyTown to open more than 100 new express stores nationwide. RadioShack will start by opening 60 locations of its store-within-a-store concept at HobbyTown stores across the country. The new express store will sell RadioShack-branded electronics. The move will bring RadioShack’s merchandise to several suburban markets. Founded in 1921, RadioShack is owned today by General Wireless Operations Inc., which acquired the brand in March 2015.

July 30, 2018

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Madison Realty Provides $38M Construction Loan for Hotel Development in Manhattan

by David Cohen July 30, 2018

NEW YORK CITY — Madison Realty Capital has provided a $38 million construction loan for the development of a new hotel in Midtown, Manhattan. The borrower, McSam Hotel Group led by New York developer Sam Chang, is currently constructing a 106,827-square-foot, 28-story building that will feature a 320-key Radisson hotel upon completion. Loan proceeds will be used to finalize construction of the building. The ground-up development is slated for completion in the next 12 months. Terms of the loan were not disclosed.

July 30, 2018

Development Healthcare Office Texas

REOC Development Breaks Ground on 60,000 SF Medical Office Building Near San Antonio

by John Nelson July 30, 2018

SPRING BRANCH, TEXAS — REOC Development LLC has recently broken ground on Singing Hills Professional Building, a three-story, 60,000-square-foot medical office building in Spring Branch. The property will be situated at U.S. Highway 281 and Harmony Hills Street, about 30 miles north of downtown San Antonio. Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) has leased space on the ground floor, and REOC’s brokerage firm affiliate REOC San Antonio is pursuing an imaging center provider for the remainder of the first floor space. About 65 percent of Singing Hills’ square footage is preleased, according to REOC Development. The project team, including architect Luna Middleman Architects and general contractor Middleman Construction Co., expect to deliver the facility next fall.

July 30, 2018

Loans Multifamily Texas

Dougherty Provides $1.5M Acquisition Loan for Apartment Community in Kingsville, Texas

by John Nelson July 30, 2018

KINGSVILLE, TEXAS — Dougherty Mortgage has provided a $1.5 million Fannie Mae loan for the acquisition of South Park Estates Apartments in Kingsville. The borrower, AK Apartments LLC, has rebranded the 40-unit, market-rate multifamily community as Aviator Kingsville. Dougherty Mortgage and partner Old Capital provided the 12-year loan with a 30-year amortization schedule. AK Apartments has retained 3CM Multifamily to manage the property.

July 30, 2018

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