MIAMI — Newmark has arranged two loans totaling $1.75 billion for the refinancing of a pair of hotel resorts in Miami. Jordan Roeschlaub, Jonathan Firestone, Nick Scribani and Tyler Dumon of Newmark arranged the loans on behalf of the borrower, national hospitality owner-operator Fontainebleau Development. In the first deal, the Newmark team arranged a $1.2 billion loan through Goldman Sachs for Fontainebleau Miami Beach. Originally developed on 22 acres in 1952, the beachfront property totals 1,594 guestrooms across four towers and features a newly built convention center. Amenities include 11 pools with luxury cabanas; nine food-and-beverage outlets; three nightlife and lounge venues; 200,000 square feet of meeting and event space; and a 40,000-square-foot spa with a 5,800-square-foot fitness center. In the second transaction, the quartet of financial intermediaries placed a $550 million loan through J.P. Morgan for the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa. Built in 1967 and renovated and expanded in 2019, the 270-acre resort comprises 685 guestrooms; two golf courses with a private country club; 120,000 square feet of meeting and event space; six restaurants and lounges; a waterpark; and a 25,000-square-foot spa. “These financings underscore the enduring appeal of South Florida’s premier hospitality assets,’’ says Roeschlaub, …
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— By Ryan Sarbinoff, first vice president and regional manager, Marcus & Millichap — Phoenix ranks third among the major markets in terms of both total net in-migration and job creation since the end of 2019. The region has also posted one of the largest jumps in median household income. Combined, these factors underpin heightened demand for housing and support elevated multifamily development. While total deliveries will rise for the fourth consecutive year in 2024 to a record high of 22,000 rentals, apartment absorption has notably kept pace through mid-year. As such, metro-wide vacancy is on track to dip to 7 percent by December. This would mark both a 30-basis-point decline from the 2023 peak, as well as an 18-month low. The improving alignment of supply and demand will encourage a return to rent growth, albeit slight. The average effective rent will end 2024 at $1,585 per month, up from the year before but down 5.3 percent from the peak set in 2021. Apartment completions over the past year (ending in June) were most prevalent in the Avondale-Goodyear-West Glendale submarket, where a collective 5,200 units opened. This represented a 23.8 percent boost to existing stock. Yet, the substantial wave of openings …
Indus Realty Trust Acquires Majority Interest in 4.3 MSF Carolinas Industrial Portfolio from Childress Klein
by John Nelson
NEW YORK CITY — Indus Realty Trust, an industrial owner-operator based in New York, has purchased the majority interest in a logistics portfolio in the Carolinas from Charlotte-based Childress Klein. The 4.3 million-square-foot logistics portfolio spans 21 properties. The transaction amount was not shared, but the Indus Realty Trust investment puts the value of the portfolio at $575 million. Childress Klein will retain a minority stake and continue to operate and lease the properties. Eastdil Secured represented Childress Klein in arranging the transaction. The Carolinas portfolio was 94 percent occupied at the time of the recapitalization. Sixteen of the porftolio’s buildings are located in the metro Charlotte region and five buildings are in the greater Charleston market. The portfolio features a mix of last-mile and bulk facilities that average 205,000 square feet in size and 13 years in age.
ATLANTA — EōS Fitness has announced plans to enter the metro Atlanta market and open 50 gyms throughout Georgia over the next 10 years. The first several gyms are scheduled to open by 2027, with each location averaging 40,000 to 50,000 square feet in size. Each EōS gym comes outfitted with strength and cardio equipment, training turf areas and recovery options including cryotherapy, cold plunges and infrared saunas. Every location also offers personal trainers, onsite staff and group classes. “Atlanta is the third-fastest-growing metropolitan area in the United States, and venturing here represents a key milestone in our long-term vision for EōS,” says Rich Drengberg, CEO of the brand. The EōS portfolio currently includes more than 175 locations open or underway in Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, Texas and Utah. The Dallas-based company plans to surpass 250 gyms nationwide by 2030. Each new gym represents an approximately $10 million investment and creates 40 to 60 jobs.
Lincoln Property Co., Goldman Sachs Alternatives Break Ground on 497,160 SF Industrial Park Near Nashville
by John Nelson
HENDERSONVILLE, TENN. — Lincoln Property Co. (LPC) and Real Estate at Goldman Sachs Alternatives have broken ground on Northside Logistics Park, a five-building industrial park totaling 497,160 square feet. The co-developers recently closed on the land acquisition, which spans 45.6 acres at 157 Molly Walton Drive in Hendersonville, approximately 17 miles northeast of Nashville. Will Goodman and Jack Armstrong of CBRE brokered the land deal for the buyers and will handle the landlord leasing for the project. Each of the five buildings are designed to accommodate single or multiple tenants, with spaces ranging from 20,000 to 144,000 square feet, as well as feature 32-foot clear heights and at least 20 dock-high doors. The design-build team includes civil engineer Kimley-Horn & Associates and architect of record STG Design. LPC and Goldman Sachs Alternatives plan to deliver Northside Logistics Park in first-quarter 2026.
JLL Secures Construction Financing, Equity for 168-Unit Student Housing Development Near Clemson University
by John Nelson
CLEMSON, S.C. — JLL has secured construction financing and an equity placement for Hartwell Ridge, a 168-unit student housing development located near the Clemson University campus in South Carolina. Jeremy Sain, Teddy Leatherman and Lauren Dow of JLL represented the borrower, Fountain Residential Partners, in arranging the equity placement through FrontRange Capital and Atlantic American Partners. BankUnited provided the construction loan for the project. Located at 10920 Clemson Blvd., the community will offer fully furnished units in studio through five-bedroom configurations, including two-story townhomes. Shared amenities will include a swimming pool, clubhouse, strength training and cardio center and multiple private study rooms. Van Winkle Construction is acting as general contractor for the project, which is scheduled for completion in fall 2026.
SAN ANTONIO — A partnership between locally based developer The Lynd Group, New York City-based investment firm Declaration Partners and Delaware-based investment manager Corten Partners has acquired a multifamily property in downtown San Antonio for $48 million. Augusta Flats is a five-story, 260-unit apartment community that was initially developed in 2021 and subsequently sold during lease-up. The property offers studio, one- and two-bedroom units and amenities such as a pool, fitness center, rooftop lounge, golf simulator and outdoor grilling and dining stations. The partnership purchased Augusta Flats from the previous owner’s lender. Benefit Street Partners provided acquisition financing for the deal.
BOISE, IDAHO — A joint venture between Lincoln Property Co. and One Investment Management (OneIM) has broken ground on EastPort Logistics, a multi-phase industrial development situated on 78 acres in Boise’s Airport submarket. Phase I of EastPort will include 685,000 square feet across four buildings, ranging in size from 12,500 square feet to 378,560 square feet. Upon full build-out, EastPort Logistics will feature seven buildings with clear heights up to 32 feet, more than 1,300 car parking spaces, 168 trailer parking spaces and 196 dock doors. Additional site features will include landscaping and a berm to alleviate light and/or noise from within the site. The project team for phase I includes Mackenzie as architect of record, Kimley Horn as civil engineer and McAlvain as general contractor. TOK Commercial is handling marketing and leasing for the development.
PLANO, TEXAS — Eastern Union has arranged $20.4 million in financing for a seniors housing conversion project in Plano. Built in 1984 and renovated in 2005, the six-story, 137-room building at 700 Central Parkway E. was most recently operated as a Deluxe Inn hotel. The borrower plans to convert the property into a facility with 100 assisted living units and 40 memory care units that will be operated under the Parkdale Senior Living brand. Meir Abrahamson of Eastern Union arranged the financing, which consists of a $15.8 million construction-to-permanent loan and $4.7 million bridge loan. The direct lender was not disclosed. The conversion is slated for a mid-2026 completion.
JLL Secures $32.2M in Acquisition Financing for Inland Empire West Industrial Portfolio in California
by Amy Works
CHINO AND POMONA, CALIF. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged $32.2 million in financing for Proficiency Capital’s acquisition of McGee Business Center I & II, an industrial portfolio in Chino and Pomona. Peter Thompson, Kyle White and Nick Englhard of JLL secured the three-year, floating-rate loan through a bank for the borrower. McGee Business Center consists of two fully leased industrial parks totaling 231,696 square feet. Business Park 1, located at 2300 S. Reservoir St. in Pomona, features four buildings totaling 128,800 square feet. Business Park II, located at 12301-12395 Mills Ave. in Chino, consists of five buildings totaling 101,896 square feet. Constructed in 1981 and 1987, the property features 71 industrial suites averaging 3,263 square feet.