WESTON, FLA. — CBRE has arranged a long-term 230,600-square-foot industrial lease in Weston. The tenant, Gold Coast Freightways, originally occupied half of the Class A distribution center but will now lease the entire facility. Tom O’Loughlin and Larry Genet of CBRE represented the landlord, Clarion Partners, in the lease transaction. Luis Marquez of the Casal Group represented Gold Coast Freightways, a less-than-truck-load carrier based in Miami.
CHARLESTON, S.C. — URS Capital Partners, a private real estate investment firm based in New York, has purchased Palmetto Point, a value-add apartment complex in Charleston. The property is URS Capital’s ninth apartment purchase in the last five years and brings its portfolio to more than 1,100 units. The investor purchased the asset using a combination of bridge financing and equity raised from a network of private investors. URS Capital is planning to invest $2 million to renovate unit interiors and add a new pool with a sundeck and outdoor kitchen. The property will also be renamed Oasis @ West Ashley.
PHOENIX – A 94,885-square-foot distribution building in Phoenix has sold to Cohen Asset Management for $5.1 million. The building is located at 2021 E. Jones Ave. It is situated southwest of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Cohen was represented by Matt McDougall of Lee & Associates. The seller, Michael Lewis Company, was represented by DTZ’s Andy Cloud.
LAKEMOOR, ILL. — Meridian Capital Group has arranged a $43.8 million agency loan on behalf of Strategic Properties of North America for the purchase of The Meadows Apartment Homes in Lakemoor. The 12-year Fannie Mae loan features a competitive fixed-rate below 4 percent and four years of interest-only payments. Shaya Ackerman in Meridian Capital Group’s New York office arranged the loan for the borrower. The Meadows Apartment Homes includes 496 units plus additional acreage with entitlements to construct up to 224 more units. The borrower, Strategic Properties of North America, purchased the asset from GE Capital.
SKOKIE, ILL. — Darwin Realty & Development Corp. has arranged a 44,288-square-foot industrial lease at 3712 Jarvis Ave. in Skokie. CenterPoint Properties leased the space, which is within an 89,441-square-foot building, to Eco-Brite Linens, a company that specializes in laundering linens for assisted living facilities. David Conroy and Tim Gallagher of Cawley Chicago represented the tenant in its 10-year lease. Dan Prendergast of Darwin Realty represented the landlord.
SCHAUMBURG, ILL. — Mid-America Real Estate Corp. has arranged a retail lease on behalf of Kuma’s Corner in Schaumburg. Kuma’s Corner will occupy 3,747 square feet at Woodfield Village Green, which is located at the intersection of Golf and Meacham roads. Kuma’s is a casual dining restaurant and bar with a heavy metal theme. The new location is expected to open summer 2015. Steve Frishman and Andrew Becker of Mid-America represented the tenant in the transaction. In addition to the Schaumburg lease, Kuma’s operates two existing locations in Chicago, which are located at 2900 W. Belmont Ave. and 666 W. Diversey Parkway.
WEST ALLIS, WIS. — DTZ Barry has brokered the sale of a 69,820-square-foot distribution center in West Allias. 1650 S. 108th St. LLC purchased the industrial property, which is located at 1650 S.108th St., from DDP LLC. Jim Young and Kurt Van Dyke of DTZ Barry brokered the transaction. Investor 1650 S. 108th St. will lease the property to Hajoca Corp., a privately held distributor of plumbing, heating and industrial supplies.
KILLEEN, TEXAS — MCR Development LLC has completed a renovation of the Residence Inn by Marriott Killeen, a 109-suite hotel located at 400 E. Central Texas Expressway in Killeen. The hotel’s renovation featured furniture upgrades and fresh paint throughout the lobby, meeting spaces and in all guest suites. In addition, a communal table was installed in the lobby that guests can use to gather and socialize. All new beds were added to each guest room as well as an amenity shelf in each suite’s bathroom. Residence Inn by Marriott Killeen is located five miles from Fort Hood, a military base, and in proximity to Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area, Texas Thunder Speedway, Killeen Mall and Stone Tree Golf Club. All guest suites feature kitchens with separate living areas and 32-inch TVs. Hotel amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, a barbecue and picnic area and free high-speed Internet.
SUGAR LAND AND MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS — Brandon Brown of LMI Capital has arranged $11 million in debt for the refinance of a garden-style apartment complex in the Sugar Land/Missouri City submarket of Houston. Brown secured the 10-year, fixed-rate Fannie Mae loan, which will provide cash out proceeds , on behalf of the unnamed borrower. A portion of the cash out was earmarked for interior and exterior property upgrades. The non-recourse loan features a 4.2 percent interest rate and a 30-year amortization schedule.
FRISCO, TEXAS — Pillar has arranged a $9.2 million Fannie Mae acquisition loan for Stonebrook Village, a multifamily affordable housing property. Stonebrook Village includes one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment units located in Frisco. The property was developed in 1994. Marc Cesare of Pillar’s Dallas office originated the fixed-rate, 10-year term loan with a 30-year amortization schedule. Stonebrook Village is located near the North Dallas Tollway and just north of the new Dallas Cowboys world headquarters scheduled for completion in 2016.