Property Type

Baltimore’s Resurgence as a City Supports Burgeoning Apartment Market

by John Nelson September 28, 2015

The transformation of downtown Baltimore into a contemporary world-class city began nearly two decades ago, but over the past few years it has irrefutably evolved into a true 24/7 city and a top-tier housing market that is nationally recognized by the investment community. An influx of commercial investment drove job growth, which inevitably boosted downtown Baltimore’s daytime population. But what is remarkable is how many of these individuals also decided to become city residents. The number of degree-holding young people living in downtown Baltimore increased by 92 percent between 2000 and 2010, exceeding the pace of 20-something magnet cities like New York and Boston. Whether it was the chicken or the egg, this new group of residents favored a rental urban lifestyle, and downtown Baltimore delivered nearly 4,700 new apartments between 2000 and 2010. Ambitious developers John Paterakis and Michael S. Beatty paved the way in the late 1990s with the development of Harbor East, which congregates upscale retailers, Class A office space and luxury rental apartments. Its immediate success filled a niche in the market and spurred growth in other communities around the Inner Harbor, including the Ritz-Carlton. As this wave of development continued throughout the 2000s, slowly but …

September 28, 2015

Mixed-Use Retail Texas

Construction Begins on Gateway to Falconhead Mixed-Use Project in Austin Suburbs

by Haisten Willis September 25, 2015

BEE CAVE, TEXAS — Work has begun on a 126,000-square-foot, mixed-used project in the Austin suburb of Bee Cave. The first phase of the project will consist of 46,000 square feet of retail space. Construction on the first phase is expected to last 10 months. Immediately following, a second phase will begin consisting of an 80,000-square-foot office condo concept available to buy or lease. Pathfinder PFP Retail LLC is developing the project, while Austin-based brokerage firm St. Croix Capital Advisors is handling the marketing and leasing. Jay Macliver with Construction Strategies Management Group, a sister company to the brokerage house, is overseeing construction of the development. Two retailers have signed on board; Pioneer Bank will have a 3,000-square-foot branch, pending regulatory approval. Also Serasana, a day spa, will occupy 3,500 square feet. Southstar Bank is the lender for Gateway to Falconhead, IE2 is the construction firm, Land Strategies is the land planner, Gary Shaw is the architect and Garrett Ihnen is the engineer.

September 25, 2015

Mixed-Use Retail Texas

New Retailer Signs on at Mixed-Use Development in Dallas

by Haisten Willis September 25, 2015

DALLAS — Café Victoria will join a 75-acre mixed-use development in downtown Dallas as its first coffee shop. Owned and operated by Victory Park resident Luciana Gómez, Café Victoria will serve coffee and pastries. The shop is scheduled to open in January 2016 and will be located on Victory Park Lane next to Buda Juice. Victory Park features more than 165,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and entertainment space, including Buda Juice, Chad Rookstool Salon, Classic Pilates, Cook Hall, Hard Rock Café, The Hangar, Havana Social Club, House of Blues, Jimmy John’s, Kenichi, Medina Oven & Bar and Metro Tickets.

September 25, 2015

Loans Multifamily Texas

CBRE Arranges Refinancing for Gables Park 17 Apartments in Dallas

by Haisten Willis September 25, 2015

DALLAS — CBRE Capital Markets’ debt and structured finance team has arranged a loan for the refinancing of Gables Park 17, a 25-story, 292-unit apartment building in Dallas. CBRE worked on behalf of Clarion Gables Multifamily Trust to secure a 10-year, fixed-rate, non-recourse loan. The amount was not disclosed. The MetLife Inc. provided financing. The loan includes a four-year interest-only period and is open to prepayment without penalty during the last three years. Mark Fisher of CBRE’s Midtown Manhattan office, along with Jay Wagley of CBRE’s Dallas office, facilitated the financing on behalf of the borrower. Located at 1700 Cedar Springs Road, Gables Park 17 is in Dallas’ Uptown neighborhood. Unit features include wood floors, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, dishwashers, in-unit washer and dryer and large bathrooms with granite vanities and stand-alone showers. Building amenities include a pool, fitness center, business center, game room and 24-hour concierge. The property apartment tower is part of a mixed-use complex that contains an office tower and parking garage.

September 25, 2015

Retail Texas

Moviehouse & Eatery Announces First Location In Houston

by Haisten Willis September 25, 2015

HOUSTON — Moviehouse & Eatery, a dine-in cinema company, plans to open its first location in the Houston market. M&E Texas Moviehouse LP has contracted to purchase a 5.9-acre tract in the Cypress Creek Lakes master planned development near the intersection of Fry and Tuckerton roads. Plans are underway for a 10-screen Moviehouse & Eatery, which features reserved seating in recliners and wall-to-wall screens. Construction is expected to start in early 2016 for a spring 2017 opening. The Austin-based dine-in theater company also operates three theaters in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, with more Texas locations in works.

September 25, 2015

Multifamily Texas

M&M Arranges Sale of 26-Unit Apartment Building in Dallas

by Haisten Willis September 25, 2015

DALLAS — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Apollo Apartments, a 26-unit apartment property located in Dallas. John Barker of Marcus & Millichap’s Fort Worth office marketed the property on behalf of the seller, an individual/personal trust. Barker and Trey McGhin also secured the buyer, a private investor. Apollo Apartments is located at 404 E. 9th St. The property is a 26-unit asset located in the North Oak Cliff area of Dallas. Apollo Apartments includes eight two-bedroom units and 18 one-bedroom units. The property is located on a 26,250-square-foot lot with an on-site laundry facility.

September 25, 2015

Loans Massachusetts Northeast Office

Colliers Arranges Sale, Financing for Office Center in Charlestown, Mass.

by Amy Works September 25, 2015

CHARLESTOWN, MASS. — Colliers International has arranged the sale of and secured financing for Bunker Hill Business Center in Charlestown. Located at 440 Rutherford Ave., the fully leased property offers 52,944 square feet of flex office space. TD Street LLC, an affiliate of Center Court Partners LLC, acquired the property for $14.7 million from New Canaan, Conn.-based Cambridge Hanover Inc. Colliers secured a $10.5 million fixed-rate acquisition loan for the buyer through LStar Capital Finance Inc., the credit affiliate of Lone Star Funds. Scott Dragos, Doug Jacoby, Tony Hayes and Tim Mulhall of Colliers represented the seller in the transaction. Kevin Phelan and Jeff Black led the Colliers debt placement team.

September 25, 2015

New Jersey Northeast Retail

Delco Development Sells Willingboro Town Center South in New Jersey

by Amy Works September 25, 2015

WILLINGBORO, N.J. — Delco Development LLC has completed the sale of Willingboro Town Center South, a retail shopping center located at 4364 US 130 in Willingboro. Circle F Capital purchased the 29,246-square-foot property free and clear of existing debt for $7.8 million. Situated on four acres, the center is 93.7 percent leased to a variety of tenants including Ruby Tuesday, Rita’s, Bagel Café, Credit Union of New Jersey, Verizon, GNC, Subway, Hardee’s, Panda Garden, Hair Cuttery, Nail Splash and The Laundry Experience. Chris Munley and Jose Cruz of HFF represented the seller in the transaction.

September 25, 2015

Multifamily New York Northeast

Cushman & Wakefield Brokers Sale of 40-unit Apartment Building on Long Island for $6.3M

by Amy Works September 25, 2015

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — An undisclosed buyer has acquired an apartment building located at 148 Greenwich St. in Hempstead. The 40-unit asset was sold for $6.3 million, or $127 per square foot, in an all-cash transaction. Built in 2006, the 49,952-square-foot property features a mix of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units. Each unit features updated kitchen appliances, finishes and a private balcony. On-site amenities include a meeting room and a storage room. Daniel Abbondandolo and Benjamin Efraimov of Cushman & Wakefield brokered the transaction. The name of the seller was not released.

September 25, 2015

Industrial Northeast Pennsylvania

Swope Lees Commercial Brokers Sale of 8,800 SF Industrial Property in Pennsylvania

by Amy Works September 25, 2015

WEST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP, PA. — Swope Lees Commercial Real Estate has brokered the sale of an industrial flex building located at 909 Camaro Run Drive in West Goshen Township for an undisclosed sum. The property features two loading docks, ample parking and space for a 3,000-square-foot expansion. Frank Lamarr of Equitrust LTD and Jim Lees of Swope Lees arranged the sale. The names of the seller and buyer were not released.

September 25, 2015

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