ARLINGTON, VA. — LCOR has closed a $100.3 million construction loan from Wells Fargo for The Altaire, a Class A multifamily development in Arlington’s Crystal City district. The two-tower development will feature a 150-unit property and a 300-unit property, with each building featuring floor-to-ceiling glass facades and several balconies. LCOR plans to break ground this month, with delivery slated for the second quarter of 2018. The project team includes general contractor Balfour Beatty, architect SK & I and interior designer Akseizer Design Group. Community amenities at the LEED Gold-certified asset will include a landscaped courtyard, outdoor pool area with fire pits, fitness center, clubroom, sky lounge and two rooftop terraces.
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EAST LANSING, MICH. — EdR will build an off-campus student housing development in East Lansing under a joint-venture agreement with RISE: A Real Estate Company (formerly Ambling University Development Group). EdR will develop, construct and manage a mixed-use student community located within walking distance of the Michigan State University campus. EdR will own 90 percent of the $90 million development, serve as managing partner, and be responsible for leasing and management of the community. Construction began recently on the unnamed wrap-style project of 824 beds in a mix of one-, two- and four-bedroom apartments. The development will also feature more than 4,000 square feet of retail space. Apartments will include private bedrooms and baths, washers and dryers, furnishings and granite countertops. Community amenities will include a covered parking garage, computer center, study room, fitness center, and two courtyards with grilling stations, televisions and volleyball courts. The property is scheduled to open in the summer of 2017.
INDIANAPOLIS — The Cooper Commercial Investment Group has arranged the sale of Indian Creek Shopping Commons in Indianapolis for $8.5 million. The 59,789-square-foot center was built in 2003 and is shadow anchored by Walmart Supercenter. Tenants at the property include Dollar Tree, Buffalo Wild Wings, Sally Beauty, Pet Supplies Plus, FedEx, World Finance Company, GameStop and Rally’s Hamburgers. Dan Cooper of The Cooper Commercial Investment Group brokered the transaction. The seller was a private investment group, and the East Coast buyer was undisclosed.
FINDLAY AND SPRINGFIELD, OHIO — Senior Living Investment Brokerage has arranged the sale of Fox Run Manor in Findlay, about 50 miles south of Toledo, and a second unnamed community in Springfield, about 50 miles west of Columbus, for $6.4 million. A private owner based in Kentucky purchased the assisted living communities, which have a combined 147 units, from an undisclosed seller. Fox Run was built in 1984, and comprises 52,591 square feet on approximately four acres. Occupancy at the time of sale was 78 percent. The Springfield community was built in 1989 and comprises 53,382 square feet on 5.4 acres. Occupancy at the time of sale was 82 percent. Ryan Saul led the SLIB team in the transaction.
RICHMOND, VA. — HFF has brokered the $78 million sale of Richmond Tower, a 207,000-square-foot office tower located at 200 S. 10th St. in downtown Richmond. Completed in 2010, the 15-story property was 98 percent leased at the time of sale. Law firm Williams Mullen occupies roughly 82 percent of the office tower, which is situated adjacent to Kanawha Plaza and a few blocks from the Virginia State Capitol. Stephen Conley, Dek Potts, Jim Meisel, Andrew Weir and Matt Nicholson of HFF represented the seller, Armada Hoffler Properties Inc., in the transaction. Adam Vaisman of Butters Construction and Development and Richard Ostrovsky of MEK Management Services Inc. advised the buyer, Kireland South 10th Street LLC. Cary Abod of HFF’s debt placement team arranged $52 million in fixed-rate acquisition on behalf of the buyer.
CHICAGO— Gilbane Development Co. has begun construction on 30 East, a new apartment community in Chicago’s South Loop. The site is located one block west of Grant Park and is near seven colleges and universities comprising more than 26,000 students. The 16-story, 150,000-square-foot building, designed by Chicago-based architect Solomon Cordwell Buenz, will feature 255 beds within 134 apartment units. It will be completed for occupancy by August 2017. Residents will have access to building amenities including a club room, café, tech hub, fitness center, lounge areas, gaming areas, study rooms and indoor bicycle storage. Outdoor terraces will feature gas grills, a fire pit, large screen outdoor TV, indoor/outdoor fireplace and several seating areas for social interaction. High-speed Internet and Wi-Fi will be available throughout the building. Additionally, 8,000 square feet of retail space will be located on the ground floor. Apartments will be fully furnished with private bedrooms and bathrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows, in-unit washers and dryers, walk-in closets, fully equipped kitchen and a flat-screen TV. Floor plans include studio, convertible, two-, three-, and four-bedroom units. 30 East will be professionally managed and feature individual leases by the bed.
NEWPORT NEWS, VA. — Inland Real Estate Income Trust Inc. has purchased Marketplace at Tech Center, a newly constructed, 210,000-square-foot power retail center located at 12080 Jefferson Ave. in Newport News. Built in 2015, the shopping center’s tenant roster includes a 39,998-square-foot Whole Foods Market, Steinmart, DSW, Ulta Beauty, Five Below, BJ’s Brewhouse, Mattress Firm, AT&T and Massage Envy.
CINCINNATI — CBRE has brokered the $2.4 million sale of an 85,498-square-foot retail property in Cincinnati. Crossings of Colerain LLC acquired the property from an undisclosed seller. The Crossings of Colerain is located at the intersection of Colerain Avenue and Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway. The retail property was largely vacant at the time of sale, and the buyer plans to backfill the vacant spaces with new retail tenants. Current tenants include Wing Eyecare and ImmediaDent. Hank Davis of CBRE brokered the transaction.
Beacon Partners Breaks Ground on 309,536 SF Spec Industrial Facility in Charlotte MSA
by John Nelson
CONCORD, N.C. — Beacon Partners has broken ground on a new 309,536-square-foot spec industrial facility within RiverOaks Corporate Center in Concord, a northern suburb of Charlotte. RiverOaks is a master-planned, 1.4 million-square-foot manufacturing and logistics park located at the corner of Poplar Tent and Derita roads near Concord Regional Airport. The new building (Building D) is slated for completion in the second quarter of 2016. The project team includes general contractor Choate Construction, architect Merriman Schmitt and civil engineer ColeJenest & Stone. Wells Fargo is financing the project.
Ready Capital Structured Finance Closes $8.8M Acquisition Loan for Orlando Office Building
by John Nelson
ORLANDO, FLA. — Ready Capital Structured Finance has provided an $8.8 million acquisition loan for a six-story, 82,892-square-foot Class B office building in Orlando’s central business district. The unnamed sponsor purchased the asset to renovate and upgrade the lobby and common areas, and to lease up the remaining vacant office space. The non-recourse loan features a three-year term with a one-year extension, which is inclusive of a facility to provide for future tenant improvements, leasing commissions and capital expenditures.