Property Type

Shops at Desert Springs in Tucson Sells for $5.3M

by Nellie Day March 19, 2015

TUCSON, ARIZ. – Shops at Desert Springs, a 20,485-square-foot neighborhood retail center in Tucson, has sold to Bastion Investments for $5.3 million. The center is located at 7250 N. La Cholla Blvd. It is shadowed anchored by Albertsons. Other notable tenants include Christie’s Appliance, Edward Jones, L’Amour Nails, Great Clips, H&R Block, Casey’s Hallmark, Edmund Marquez Insurance, Papa Murphey’s Pizza and the Arizona National Guard. The seller was La Cholla Retail II LLC. The transaction was executed by CBRE’s Pete Villaescusa, Mike Sandahl, Jesse Peron, Wyatt Campbell, Phil Voorhees and Brad Rable.

March 19, 2015

California Office Western

Wasserman Grossman & Sloan Renews at One Westwood

by Nellie Day March 19, 2015

LOS ANGELES – Business management and accounting firm Wasserman Grossman & Sloan LLP has renewed at One Westwood in the Los Angeles submarket of Westwood. The building is located at 10990 Wilshire Blvd. The firm initially subleased the building’s entire eighth floor in 2010. Its new five-year lease will take Wasserman through 2020. The lease is valued at $2.8 million. The firm was represented by Mitchell Stokes of Madison Partners. The landlord, Douglas Emmett, was represented in-house by Rob Zaas.

March 19, 2015

Retail Texas

New iLoveKickboxing Fitness Franchise Opening in Austin

by Haisten Willis March 18, 2015

AUSTIN, TEXAS — A new iLoveKickboxing franchise is set to open at 1700 S. Lamar Blvd. in Austin. The franchise is expected to open in the coming months, however, a firm date has not been set. Bryan McMurrey of CBRE represented the landlord, Collier Properties LLC, in the transaction. Nick Boyd of CSA Realty represented iLoveKickboxing franchisee Alejandro Acuna. The iLoveKickboxing location aims to emulate the workouts of professional fighters, while making them accessible to the average man or woman looking to engage in a healthier lifestyle.

March 18, 2015

Loans Retail Texas

Pacific Southwest Arranges $3.3M Loan for Retail Property in Metro Dallas

by Haisten Willis March 18, 2015

FORT WORTH — Pacific Southwest Realty Services (PSRS), a San Diego-based commercial mortgage banking firm, has arranged a $3.3 million loan secured by a 36,000-square-foot retail property in Fort Worth. David Hamilton of the firm’s San Diego office arranged the transaction. The fixed-rate loan features a 15-year term with a 25-year amortization schedule and three five-year resets. The interest rate starts at 3.9 percent and resets every five years. There is no prepayment premium and the only lender fee was $2,500 for processing. Hamilton arranged the financing through a credit union that PSRS represents.

March 18, 2015

Hospitality Texas

FelCor Sells Embassy Suites Hotel in San Antonio

by Haisten Willis March 18, 2015

SAN ANTONIO — FelCor Lodging Trust Inc. has sold its 261-room Embassy Suites Hotel – San Antonio Airport for $29.5 million. FelCor will use the proceeds from selling this hotel to repay outstanding debt. Since 2010, FelCor has sold 35 non-strategic hotels for aggregate gross proceeds of $794 million.

March 18, 2015

Office Texas

Mr. Handyman to Open New Office in Metro Houston

by Haisten Willis March 18, 2015

MAGNOLIA, TEXAS — Mr. Handyman, a home repair and maintenance company, has opened a new office in Magnolia. The new, 1,540-square-foot space is located at 32914 Tamina Road. John Wenckens and Ryan Dierker with Newcor Commercial Real Estate represented the tenant, Mr. Handyman, in the transaction. Chuck Mack represented the landlord, Monarch Property Management.

March 18, 2015

Industrial Michigan Midwest

NGKF Arranges 117,709 SF Industrial Lease for ATW Automation in Wixom, Mich.

by Danielle Everson March 18, 2015

WIXOM, MICH. — Newmark Grubb Knight Frank (NGKF) has arranged the lease of a 117,709-square-foot manufacturing facility in Wixom. ATW Automation Inc. is relocating its Michigan manufacturing facility from 12841 Stark Road in Livonia, Mich., to this facility located at 31077 Durr Drive. The Ontario-based company designs and builds factory automation solutions. Anthony Avendt, Rob Renaud and Cam Graham of NGKF represented ATW in the lease. The building is situated on more than 12 acres and includes 27,800-square-feet of office and administrative space. ATW will take occupancy of the new facility immediately and is currently working with the city of Wixom to rename the street in honor of its long-term commitment to the community and its clients.

March 18, 2015

Industrial Midwest Ohio

Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corp. Acquires Industrial Property in Monroe, Ohio

by Danielle Everson March 18, 2015

MONROE, OHIO — Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corp. has acquired a new 232,200-square-foot industrial building in Monroe for $13.4 million. The build-to-suit property is located at 201 Exploration Drive, and is net leased to UGN Inc., a supplier of parts for the Japanese automotive industry, for 15 years. The building is situated on more than 22 acres and is expandable by an additional 155,000 square feet. The Class A industrial facility is located off I-75 and is in close proximity to Honda and Toyota’s U.S. headquarters.

March 18, 2015

Illinois Midwest Retail

Lee & Associates Arranges $12.7M Sale of Kohl’s Property in Round Lake Beach, Ill.

by Danielle Everson March 18, 2015

ROUND LAKE BEACH, ILL. — Lee & Associates has arranged the $12.7 million sale and purchase of an 87,000-square-foot Kohl’s store located at 230 E. Rollins in Round Lake Beach. Al Apuzzo of Lee & Associates – North San Diego County represented the buyer, Nipoti LLC, which purchased the property as part of a 1031 exchange. Ryan Barr and Ryan Bennett of Lee & Associates – North San Diego County, and founders of Barr & Bennett Net Leased Investment Group, represented the seller, Cadillac-Sand Realty LLC. The buyer plans to hold the property indefinitely. Kohl’s has more than 10 years left on its lease.

March 18, 2015

Hospitality Illinois Midwest

The Dow Hotel Co. Completes Renovations on The Hilton Orrington/Evanston Hotel

by Danielle Everson March 18, 2015

EVANSTON, ILL. — The Dow Hotel Co. (DHC) has completed the $8.6 million renovation of the 269-room, Hilton Orrington/Evanston. The hotel is located at 1710 Orrington Ave., just north of Chicago in the North Shore district. All guest rooms and baths were completely renovated to include new carpeting, televisions, furniture, lighting, beds, bedding, showers and tiling. The hotel’s 12,000-square-foot conference center, as well as its additional 20,000 square feet of meeting space, which includes the famous Grand Orrington Ballroom, were also upgraded with new furniture, art and carpeting. The hotel public space also was reconfigured to create new private dining areas as well as new carpeting and lighting. DHC and The Carlyle Group’s Carlyle Realty Partners VI own the hotel. DHC will also operate the property. DHC is a hotel owner/investor and operator.

March 18, 2015

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