MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis-based Kraus-Anderson Construction Co. (KA) has acquired Phoenix-based Sonoran Crest Construction, a 20-year-old firm with a focus on healthcare construction in the Southwest U.S. region. The transaction, financial terms of which were undisclosed, marks the first acquisition of another company in KA’s 126-year history. The acquisition will expand KA’s growth in the Southwest. Sonoran Crest has built projects for regional healthcare providers such as Banner Health, Abrazo Health, Honor-Health and Healthcare Trust of America. The company’s new name will be Sonoran Crest Construction — a division of Kraus-Anderson Construction Co. The office at 1401 N. 24th St. in Phoenix will be led by Jaki Scott, director of operations.
CLEVELAND — KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) has invested $10.2 million of 4 percent Low-Income Housing Tax Credit equity and provided a $7.9 million construction loan for the development of Henrietta Homes in Cleveland. The project will consist of 40 lease-to-purchase single-family homes in the city’s Hough neighborhood. Henrietta Homes will target family households with incomes between 30 and 60 percent of the area median income. The development will be partially subsidized, of which eight homes will be supported by 20-year Section 8 project-based vouchers provided through Cuyahoga Metro Housing Authority. Additional soft funding sources include $1.6 million from City of Cleveland Housing Trust Funds, a $450,000 Cuyahoga County HOME loan and a $1.2 million equity bridge loan through Ohio Housing Finance Agency’s Housing Development Loan program. Nonprofit the Famicos Foundation is the project sponsor. The homes will be available to lease during a 15-year period. At year 16, residents will have the opportunity to purchase the home at an affordable price. Famicos will prepare tenants to transition into homeownership by providing financial training and homeownership counseling during the 15-year leasing period. Derek Reed and Kory Clark of KeyBank CDLI structured the tax credit equity and debt financing.
PORTLAND, ORE. — BKM Capital Partners has acquired Airport Way Corporate Park, a three-building industrial property in Portland, for $24.5 million. The name of the seller was not released. BKM plans to rename the property PDX Distribution Center. Located at 12021 NE Airport Way and 12055 and 12067 NE Glenn Widing Drive, the 140,693-square-foot property operates as a multi-tenant park. The three buildings offer 16 units ranging in size from 3,666 square feet to 32,533 square feet with office space accounting for 36 percent of the overall leaseable area. Built in phases between 1992 and 2008, the park features 19 dock-high and 22 grade-level loading doors, up to 26-foot clear heights, concrete truck courts and ample parking. At the time of sale, the asset was 97 percent leased to 15 tenants. BKM plans to invest more than $1.3 million into capital improvements. Plans include upgrades to the roof, parking lots and HVAC systems, as well as a modernized paint scheme, new signage and refreshed landscaping. The company also plans to convert a vacant unit into functional warehouse space. Paige Morgan, Brett Hartzell and Cara Nolan of CBRE represented the seller in the transaction.
CARMEL, IND. — Big V Property Group and Equity Street Capital have acquired Merchants Square shopping center in the Indianapolis suburb of Carmel. The purchase price and seller were undisclosed. The open-air retail property totals 232,284 square feet. Tenants include Planet Fitness, Flix Brewhouse, Cost Plus World Market, Petco and Dollar Tree. Harvest Market will shadow anchor the property when it opens this fall.
BROOKLYN PARK, MINN. — Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors has arranged the $11.9 million sale of Edinburgh Festival Centre in the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Park. The 91,563-square-foot shopping center was 96 percent occupied at the time of sale. A 54,476-square-foot Festival Foods store anchors the property, which is located on Edinburgh Centre Drive. Bill Asher and Jeff Lefko of Hanley, in association with ParaSell Inc., represented the seller, LS Capital Inc., and the buyer, a private investor from northern California.
RIVERSIDE, CALIF. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of a gas station property located at 2278 Main St. in the Inland Empire city of Riverside. The asset traded for $10.3 million. Rick Raymundo, Orbell Ovaness, Ara Rostamian and Aren Ohanian of Marcus & Millichap represented the undisclosed seller and undisclosed buyer in the deal. Totaling 52,707 square feet, the property features a gas station, convenience store, express car wash and large plot of vacant land.
TRAVERSE CITY, MICH. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of Empire Self Storage, a 71,350-square-foot self-storage facility in Traverse City. The sales price was undisclosed. Built in 2015, the property consists of 500 non-climate-controlled units. Approvals are in place to build an additional six buildings totaling 300 units. Brian Kelly, Brett Hatcher, Gabriel Coe and Nathan Coe of Marcus & Millichap represented the buyer and seller, both of which were limited liability companies.
MIAMI — Developer Mast Capital has received a $600 million construction loan for Cipriani Residences Miami, an 80-story condominium tower in the city’s Brickell neighborhood. The 397-unit project will offer views of Biscayne Bay, the Brickell skyline and Coconut Grove. Mexico-based Banco Inbursa and Ascendant Capital Partners provided the financing, contributing $350 million and $250 million, respectively. The loan marks the largest single-tower residential construction loan ever obtained in Florida and underscores the project’s strong pre-sale activity, according to Mast. Camilo Miguel, CEO of Mast, says the unprecedented financing is a testament to the demand for an ultra-luxury condominium project in the neighborhood. The area has experienced an influx of new residents, particularly since mid-2020. Mast purchased the 2.8-acre site at 1420 S. Miami Ave. for $103 million in December 2021. Cipriani Residences Miami will offer floor plans ranging from 1,123 to 3,495 square feet as well as penthouses with private pools. Pricing will start at $1.7 million for most of the condos, while pricing for the penthouses will begin at $17 million. All residents will have access to dining services in a private restaurant as well as 24-hour in-home dining and catering services. Dining services will extend to the …
— By Brian Polachek, Senior Vice President, SRS Real Estate Partners — The holiday season is upon us, and as 2023 draws to a close the real estate community turns its focus towards the future, particularly to what 2024 holds. Let’s look at recent developments and future expectations of the Phoenix retail market, a sector that has shown remarkable growth and resilience. Phoenix’s retail landscape has experienced a significant growth period, primarily due to a combination of factors including substantial population increases, strong consumer spending, minimal store closures and limited new retail space has been built. This surge in growth is largely attributed to Phoenix’s rising appeal as a place to live as well as a business-friendly environment. The influx of new residents and businesses has created a robust consumer base, driving up spending and providing a diverse market for retailers. Remarkably, the Valley has seen positive absorption for nine consecutive quarters, totaling 4.2 million square feet in the past year alone. As a result, Phoenix has become one of the leading U.S. markets in retail demand, bringing vacancy rates down to a record low of 4.5 percent, according to CoStar. This ongoing demand signifies not only the market’s current …
HOUSTON — Locally based developer Sueba USA has completed San Palmas, a 370-unit apartment community in West Houston. The four-story building houses studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units that range in size from 480 to 2,196 square feet and are furnished with stainless steel appliances, tile backsplashes and nickel hardware. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, outdoor grilling and dining stations, a pickleball court, catering kitchen, coffee bar, lounges and a conference center. Rents start at $1,075 per month for a studio apartment.