LEWISVILLE, TEXAS — Berkadia has secured a $51.4 million Fannie Mae loan for Discovery at the Realm, a 423-unit multifamily property located at 3600 Windhaven Parkway in Lewisville. Amenities include a business center and conference room, coffee bar and access to a lake with beaches and piers. Joe Hevey and Brady Meyer of Berkadia secured the 10-year loan, which features a 4.2 percent interest rate, on the behalf of the borrower, Dallas-based Bright Realty LLC.
DENTON, TEXAS — The Retail Connection has negotiated a 23,013-square-foot retail lease at 1400-1800 South Loop 288 in the North Texas city of Denton. David Levinson and Jack Weir of TRC represented the landlord, 3503 RP Denton Crossing LP, in the lease negotiations. Robert Aycock of CBRE represented the landlord, HomeGoods Inc., a Massachusetts-based home furnishings company and affiliate of the TJX Cos., which owns Marshalls and T.J. Maxx.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — The Praedium Group has acquired The Views at Harbortown, a 300-unit multifamily community located in Jacksonville, for $57 million. The property was built in 2015, offering a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units with kitchen islands, walk-in closets, granite countertops and in-unit washers and dryers. Community amenities include a clubhouse with lounge areas and a billiard room; sundeck with wi-fi; two resort-style swimming pools with cabanas; a cyber lounge and business center; fitness center; WellBeats virtual training system; bike rack; and picnic areas with grills. The community also offers three boat slips for residents, and access to the privately owned Harbortown Marina and the Intracoastal Waterway. The seller in the transaction was undisclosed. The Praedium Group notes that Jacksonville achieved 3.7 percent year-over-year growth in nonfarm jobs — per the Bureau of Labor Statistic’s report from March of this year — doubling the national average. “Reis expects Jacksonville’s population to grow by 9.6 percent over the next five years, compared to the national average of 5.1 percent,” says Lindsay Schuckman, associate of The Praedium Group. “This growth is driven by Jacksonville’s influx of jobs, affordability and attractive quality of life.” The Praedium Group is a privately …
Orange County’s innovative office economy continues to be supported by healthy underlying demand drivers. Tech, financial and business services companies continue to provide a strong employment base that was not readily present during the last cycle. Major colleges and universities such as Chapman and UC Irvine provide a steady pool of job-seeking professionals. The climate, lifestyle and general quality of life also continues to attract top employment talent from across the country. Office vacancy is trending downward with rental rates increasing beyond pre-recession levels. As the health of the office market solidifies, notable developers like the Irvine Company, Trammell Crow Co. and Lincoln Property have recently commenced or completed construction on formidable office projects. These new office projects are noteworthy in that they were started on a speculative basis. This is a new trend in the market that would have been unheard of less than three years ago. This is a strong indication of the increased confidence by lenders, equity sources and developers in the Orange County office market’s recovery. Irvine Company has become the dominant source of speculative development due to considerable new development. This company was ahead of the spec curve when it built the first sizeable inventory …
HONOLULU — Colliers International has arranged the $42.3 million sale of a flagship Walgreens store located across from Ala Moana Center in Honolulu. The single-tenant, net-leased property was sold by an entity affiliated with Salem Partners and Argosy Real Estate Partners. Tom Lagos of Colliers International spearheaded negotiations on behalf of the buyer, a Los Angeles-based Korean investment fund. The transaction was structured as a reverse 1031 exchange, which required the buyer to park a grocery-anchored property located in California with an Exchange Accommodation Titleholder (EAT). This enabled the buyer to purchase the Walgreens site now, and complete the sale of the grocery-anchored center — Hacienda Plaza — at a later date.
PORTLAND, ORE. — Granite Investment Group has acquired Tabor Crest, a two-property memory care company in East Portland, for an undisclosed price. One of the facilities was completed in 2016 and was leased up in six months. The second was acquired by the sellers in 2004 and underwent improvements to the facility and operations. Avalon Health Care Group will operate the 60-unit portfolio. Congressional Bank provided a bridge loan as part of the transaction. Housing and Healthcare Finance will process the permanent HUD loan. Based in Irvine, Calif., Granite is a privately held investment management firm.
PHOENIX — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the sale of Camelback Center, a 32,963-square-foot shopping center located in Phoenix. CVS/pharmacy and Total Wine anchor the center, which is fully occupied by tenants including Chipotle Mexican Grill, Massage Envy, European Wax Center and Jimmy Johns. Michael Hackett and Ryan Schubert of Cushman & Wakefield represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. Perry Investment Trust purchased the property. Terms of the sale were undisclosed.
FORT COLLINS, COLO. — Otter Products, the company behind OtterBox phone cases, will soon open Otter Shop, a retail store in its hometown of Fort Collins. The first OtterBox was created in a Fort Collins garage in the mid-1990s. This first and only standalone retail location allows the company to showcase its line of products, beyond phone cases. In addition to OtterBox cases, mobile accessories, coolers and tumblers, the store will feature products from sister brand LifeProof, including the recently released AQUAPHONICS line of Bluetooth speakers. Visitors will also be able to print custom cases with their own images or select from dozens of patterns. Otter Shop will be located at 151 W. Mountain Ave. in downtown Fort Collins.
SACRAMENTO AND CHICO, CALIF. — Asset Campus Housing has been awarded management of two student housing communities in California. Properties include The Crossings, located near California State University – Sacramento; and The Post on Nord, located near California State University – Chico. Combined, the two properties add 1,402 beds to Asset Campus’ student housing portfolio. Both communities feature fully equipped computer labs and fitness centers, and offer fully furnished units in a variety of floor plans.
NEW YORK CITY — Madison Realty Capital has provided a $300 million construction loan for the development of a mixed-use project at 138 E. 50th St. in the Midtown East section of Manhattan. Developed by Ceruzzi Properties and SMI USA, the 72-story tower will feature 124 residential condominium units, 7,500 square feet of retail space and a 25-space parking garage. The residential units will include a mix of efficient one- to five-bedroom units, ranging from 777 square feet to 5,388 square feet. Amenities will include an indoor pool and spa, fitness center and shared work areas. Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects designed the tower’s façade, SLCE is the architect of record and AECOM/Tishman Construction is serving as general contractor. Topout is expected in November, with condominiums coming online in late 2018.
