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Inland Real Estate Group Acquires Conifer Creek Apartments in Aurora for $95M

by Nellie Day July 13, 2017

AURORA, COLO. — Inland Real Estate Group has purchased the 480-unit Conifer Creek Apartments in Aurora for $95 million. The community is located on two parcels at 2205 S. Racine Way and 12775 E. Pacific Drive. Conifer Creek contains 53 buildings with one- and two-bedroom units. Each unit includes a wood-burning fireplace, energy-efficient appliances, nine-foot vaulted ceilings, a full-size washer and dryer and an oversized balcony or patio. The property also features community amenities, including a newly constructed clubhouse with WiFi, two outdoor resort-style swimming pools, two spas, a fitness center, a bicycle/jogging path, barbecue grills, a business center and pet-friendly amenities. The apartment complex is 96 percent occupied. Matt Tice and Brett Smith of Inland Real Estate Acquisitions executed the transaction.

July 13, 2017

Arizona Multifamily Western

BH Equities Buys Arcadia Cove Apartments in Phoenix for $71.5M

by Nellie Day July 13, 2017

PHOENIX — BH Equities has acquired the 432-unit Arcadia Cove Apartments in Phoenix for $71.5 million. The community is located at 2252 N. 44th St. Arcadia Cove was built in 1996. It recently underwent a renovation that includes exterior upgrades to the pool and spas. Barbecue pits, outdoor television monitors and Wi-Fi connections were also installed. Upgrades also occurred in the fitness room, Internet café and clubhouse, which now includes iPad stations. Cindy and Brad Cooke of Colliers International represented the seller, Bascom Arizona Ventures (Bascom Group), in this transaction.

July 13, 2017

California Retail Western

Gymboree to Close About 350 Stores

by Nellie Day July 13, 2017

SAN FRANCISCO — The Gymboree Corporation, following an evaluation of its retail footprint, plans to close approximately 350 stores, mainly across the Gymboree and Crazy 8 brands. The San Francisco-based company hopes to focus its resources on locations with the greatest potential and improve profitability. The company has partnered with Great American Group and Tiger Group to help manage the closing sales in its Gymboree, Gymboree Outlet and Crazy 8 stores. The closing sales at affected stores are scheduled to begin on July 18, 2017. Kirkland & Ellis LLP is serving as the company’s legal counsel, AlixPartners LLP is serving as its financial advisor and Lazard is serving as its investment bank. As of April 29, 2017, the company operated 1,281 retail stores: 582 Gymboree stores, 172 Gymboree Outlet stores, 149 Janie and Jack shops and 378 Crazy 8 stores.

July 13, 2017

Colorado Industrial Western

JV Breaks Ground on Park 12 Hundred Tech Center in Westminster

by Nellie Day July 13, 2017

WESTMINSTER, COLO. — A joint venture between Conor Commercial Real Estate and WHI Real Estate Partners has broken ground on Park 12 Hundred Tech Center, a 324,000-square-foot industrial center in Westminster. The center will be situated on a 26-acre infill parcel within the Park 12 Hundred mixed-use business park. Park 12 Hundred Tech Center will contain four buildings that will incorporate ESFR sprinkler systems, flexible office space and sizable truck courts for optimal maneuverability. It is scheduled for completion in the second quarter of 2018. McShane Construction Co. and Ware Malcomb are providing the design-build construction services for the center. Chris Ball and Joe Krahn of Cushman & Wakefield represent the exclusive marketing team.

July 13, 2017

Multifamily Seniors Housing Washington Western

Koelsch to Break Ground on $24M Memory Care Community Near Seattle

by Nellie Day July 13, 2017

KIRKLAND, WASH. — Koelsch Communities will break ground July 19 on Jefferson House, an 80-bed memory care community in the Seattle suburb of Kirkland. The three-story project will be located adjacent to Madison House, another Koelsch community, which offers independent living and assisted living. Development costs for Jefferson House are estimated at $24 million. Madrona Point Development partnering with RJ Development, both based in Olympia, are developing the new project. Koelsch Construction will serve as general contractor. Jefferson House is scheduled to open in the winter of 2018. Koelsch Communities operates 23 communities in seven states and has nine further communities in development.

July 13, 2017

District of Columbia Office Southeast Top Stories

Ocean West Capital, Hana Asset Management Purchase NASA Headquarters Building in D.C. for $360M

by John Nelson July 13, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. — An investment group led by Ocean West Capital Partners and Hana Asset Management Co. Ltd. has purchased Two Independence Square in Washington, D.C. The seller, Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM), has invested roughly $50 million to renovate the building. Constructed in 1992 as the headquarters for NASA, the nine-story, 606,000-square-foot property is located at 300 E St. S.W., about three blocks off the National Mall in Washington’s Southwest submarket. Two Independence Square houses NASA leadership, who provide overall guidance and direction to the U.S. government. The building’s James E. Webb Memorial Auditorium hosts agency news conferences and social events. Designed by Kohn Pederson Fox Associates, NASA’s headquarters also feature a lending library, NASA Exchange store, the history office and archives and production facilities for NASA TV. The agency occupies 99 percent of the building and renewed its lease in 2011 with a lease term running through 2028. Hana Asset Management, a subsidiary of Hana Financial Group, is the largest financial group in Korea. The firm comprises 21 subsidiaries, including banks, securities, trusts, asset management firms, investment banks and life insurance companies. The company employs 23,000 professionals worldwide and manages $5 billion of assets throughout Asia, the …

July 13, 2017

Features Single-Family Rental Top Stories

Was Accelerated Job Growth in June a Sign of Things to Come? Economists Weigh In

by Kristin Harlow July 13, 2017

If Steve Hovland’s near-term outlook for U.S. job growth is correct, the second half of 2017 looks quite promising for the commercial real estate industry. “The pace of hiring should accelerate in the second half of the year as Congress moves past healthcare reform and begins to lift regulations that stymie growth,” says the director of research at Irvine, California-based HomeUnion Inc., an online real estate management firm that helps individuals invest remotely in rental properties. “Furthermore, companies will have a better understanding of how policy changes will evolve with the new administration, giving them more confidence to resume hiring,” continues Hovland. “We expect 1.4 million new jobs to be created over the final two quarters of 2017.” The comments from Hovland come on the heels of the latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which shows total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 222,000 in June, beating economists’ expectations. Leading up to the release of the report last Friday, the consensus among the nation’s top forecasters was that the U.S. economy had added 180,000 jobs in June. The BLS also revised the job gains for April and May upward by 47,000. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate rose slightly …

July 13, 2017

California Retail Western

Donahue Schriber Acquires Grocery-Anchored Shopping Center in San Luis Obispo for $43.6M

by Nellie Day July 12, 2017

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIF. — Donahue Schriber has acquired Marigold Center, a 174,428-square-foot shopping center located in San Luis Obispo, for $43.6 million. The 89-percent leased center is anchored by Vons and home to tenants including Michaels, CVS/pharmacy, Starbucks Coffee, Carl’s Jr., Wild Birds Unlimited, T-Mobile, Fantastic Sams, Tuesday Morning and Dollar Tree. Gleb Lvovich, Bryan Ley and Eric Kathrein of HFF marketed the property on behalf of the seller, Kimco Realty Corp. Donahue Schriber purchased the asset free and clear of existing debt.

July 12, 2017

Colorado Multifamily New Mexico Seniors Housing Western

Confluent Sells Two MorningStar-Operated Seniors Housing Communities in Southwest

by Nellie Day July 12, 2017

WHEAT RIDGE, COLO., AND ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Confluent Senior Living, a subsidiary of Denver-based Confluent Development, has sold two of its seniors housing communities, MorningStar of Wheat Ridge and MorningStar of Albuquerque. Denver-based MorningStar Senior Living co-developed and will continue to operate both communities. Holliday Fenoglio Fowler (HFF) brokered the deal on behalf of the buyer, Harbert Seniors Housing Fund I LP. The price was not disclosed. Located in the Denver suburb of Wheat Ridge, MorningStar of Wheat Ridge was completed in March 2016. The 58,000-square-foot development includes 64 assisted living and memory care units. The project was fully leased by February 2017, less than a year after completion, and is currently 96.9 percent occupied. Located in northwest Albuquerque, MorningStar of Albuquerque opened in February 2016. The 61,000-square-foot development includes 69 assisted living and memory care units. The project is currently 95.6 percent occupied. The communities represent Confluent’s first sale of senior living assets to Harbert Seniors Housing Fund. Ryan Maconachy and Chad Lavender led the HFF investment sales team. Sarah Anderson led HFF’s debt placement team.

July 12, 2017

Idaho Loans Multifamily Student Housing Western

TSB Capital Secures Acquisition Financing for 622-Bed Student Housing Community Near Boise State

by Nellie Day July 12, 2017

BOISE, IDAHO — TSB Capital Advisors has secured financing for the acquisition of River Edge, a 622-bed community located near Boise State University in Idaho. The amount of the loan was not disclosed. The floating-rate term loan was secured on behalf of a joint venture between University Student Living and Harrison Street Real Estate Capital. BMO Harris Bank N.A. provided the financing. River Edge was built in 2015, and offers two- and four-bedroom units. Community amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, tanning center, study lounge, hot tub and immediate access to local hike and bike trails.

July 12, 2017

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