TOPEKA, KAN. — Homewood Suites by Hilton Topeka has opened at 1519 Southwest Arrowhead Road in Topeka. Developed, owned and managed by Kansas Hospitality Inc., the 87-suite hotel features a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom accommodations. Amenities include a fitness center, game room, indoor pool and outdoor patio with grilling area.
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILL. — Darwin Realty has negotiated a 103,987-square-foot industrial lease for Marketplace Brands LLC in Elk Grove Village. The seasonal food gifts distributor will occupy the entire building located at 951 Fargo Ave. The property was recently renovated and features 22-foot clear heights, 11,000 square feet of office space, 10 dock positions and one drive-in door. Richard G. Daly and Adam Haefner of Darwin Realty represented the landlord, a private institutional investor. Joe Bronson and Josh Will of NAI Hiffman represented the tenant in the lease transaction.
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Smart Living Development, formed by KSNY and Strategic Properties, has broken ground for the development of Nest Micro Apartments, located at 184-190 Academy St. in Jersey City. The property will feature 122 fully furnished apartments, all of which are studio units less than 300 square feet, with rents starting at less than $1,300 per month. On-site amenities include coffee house/lounge, laundry facilities, bike storage, a gym, a roof deck lounge with grill and outdoor showers and storage units. Leasing is slated to commence in August 2018.
SPOTSWOOD, N.J. — Walker & Dunlop has structured a $23.5 million Fannie Mae loan for Clearwater Village, a manufactured seniors housing community in Spotswood. Will Baker led the Walker & Dunlop team that originated the 10-year, interest-only acquisition loan for the undisclosed borrower. At closing, the property was 99 percent occupied. Built in 1976, Clearwater Village features 367 pads, a pool, clubhouse, picnic area with gazebos and bocce courts, parking and security cameras. The community caters to residents age 55 or older.
WEEHAWKEN, N.J. — Hartz Mountain Industries has broken ground for Whole Foods Market 365 at Lincoln Harbor, a mixed-use development on the Weehawken waterfront. The 32,949-square-foot grocery store will join the 2.5 million-square-foot development, which includes residential, commercial, hospitality and restaurant space. Whole Foods Market 365 delivers the same quality of foods and products as the traditional Whole Foods Market, but in a new format that with a focus on value.
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — Houlihan-Parnes Realtors has placed a $21.5 million new first mortgage on an office property located at 145 Huguenot St. in New Rochelle. GHP Office Realty, a division of Houlihan-Parnes Realtors, owns the property. State of New York, County of Westchester, Steiner Sports, Monroe College, Benchmark Education, Advent Software, ET & Allergy Associates, Greenwich Hospital and Sound Shore Medical Group are tenants of the 278,788-square-foot office building. Christie Houlihan, James Houlihan and Andrea Lofaro of Houlihan-Parnes Realtors secured the financing for the borrower. Elizabeth Smith of Goldberg, Weprin, Finkel & Goldstein provided legal counsel to the borrower. Chicago Title Insurance Co. insured the title.
GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. — KeyBank’s Community Development Lending & Investment team will provide a total of $7.3 million in financing to Liberty Affordable Housing. The firm will provide a $2.6 million construction loan and up to $4.7 million in LIHTC equity financing for the development of Estee Senior Apartments. Located in Gloversville, the community will feature 37 energy-efficient affordable housing units for seniors age 55 or older. CRM Rental Management will manage the complex.
PLANO, TEXAS — Monogram Residential Trust Inc. (NYSE: MORE), an owner and developer of high-end apartment communities, has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be purchased by a newly formed perpetual life fund led by Greystar Real Estate Partners. The purchase price is $3 billion, including debt. Other principals of the fund, known as Greystar Growth and Income Fund LP, include affiliates of APG Asset Management, GIC and Ivanhoe Cambridge. Monogram’s stockholders will receive $12 per share in cash, which represents a premium of approximately 22 percent to Monogram’s unaffected closing stock price on July 3, the last trading day prior to the public announcement of the transaction. The ownership group has retained Walker & Dunlop to secure acquisition financing for the transaction, which includes Monogram’s share of its two joint ventures with PGGM and NPS. The PGGM joint venture will be restructured, and Greystar will purchase the joint venture interests held by NPS pursuant to a separate assignable purchase and sale agreement for approximately $500 million. JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. has provided a commitment letter to Greystar Growth and Income Fund for $2 billion in debt financing for the transaction. The deal is expected to close in the …
With limited inventory and historically high values and rental rates, it’s safe to say the Los Angeles industrial market is enjoying an all-time high. There are several factors contributing to ongoing strength in the market, including a healthy appetite for acquisitions, strong tenant activity and creative solutions to adapt to supply constraints and maximize ROI. Industrial buyers continue to be active in Los Angeles, even with tightening availability and compressing cap rates. The fact is, there is still tremendous value to be found in this gateway city. Interest rates remain low, and those looking to acquire properties know that the sooner they buy, the better. Conversely, sellers are not especially eager to dispose of properties in the current market, based primarily on the challenge in finding acquisition-worthy assets. Specifically, owners seeking 1031 exchanges are finding it increasingly difficult to identify properties to trade into. That said, values are high enough that some owners are selling and choosing to simply pay taxes on capital gains or look to other markets for product to acquire. For example, Daum recently helped a seller dispose of a property in Los Angeles and reinvest those funds into an asset in Cleveland, Ohio, at a 7 …
It’s long been known that Atlanta, along with many other markets in the United States, is over-retailed. However, not all retailers are “overstored.” With the recent number of store closings announced (Sports Authority, hhgregg, Kmart, Sears, JC Penney, to name a few), it’s understandable that some have concerns over the current state of retail. That said, for many retailers, these closures become opportunities to enter certain markets or grab better positions within an existing market. As some retailers forfeit locations, these Atlanta vacancies will be absorbed. Burlington Stores recently backfilled the former Sports Authority adjacent to the Mall of Georgia in Buford, and will do the same with the former Best Buy adjacent to The Mall at Stonecrest in Lithonia. Ashley HomeStore will backfill the former Staples in Snellville. In Alpharetta, American Signature Furniture opened in the former Sports Authority box, and entertainment destination Dave & Buster’s is set to open in a former AMC Theatres. The retail industry is undergoing a shift as a result of the emergence of e-commerce and morphing consumer habits. It’s the retailers that are able to adapt and evolve along with changes in technology and consumer attitudes that will thrive, as very few are …