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Equity Commonwealth to Wind Down Operations, Liquidate Four Remaining Office Assets

by John Nelson

CHICAGO — During a conference call held yesterday, executives of Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) announced that the Chicago-based office REIT is going to wind down its operations and liquidate its four remaining office assets. David Helfand, president and CEO of Equity Commonwealth, cited “uniquely challenging market conditions” as the impetus behind the move as the company was previously pursuing a major acquisition that ultimately wasn’t executed. “After working through our pipeline, we have been unable to consummate a compelling transaction,” said Helfand, who noted that the firm had also been trying to sell three of its remaining office properties as discussed in the first-quarter earnings call. “As a result, our board of trustees has determined that it’s advisable and in the best interest of our shareholders to proceed with the wind down of our operations and the liquidation of our assets in order to maximize value for shareholders.” Equity Commonwealth was founded in 1986 by Barry Portnoy under the name CommonWealth REIT. In 2014, the late REIT champion and billionaire investor Sam Zell took over operations of the company alongside a new board of directors, including Helfand. The REIT was rebranded to Equity Commonwealth and began trading on the New …

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AcquisitionsAffordable HousingMultifamilyTexas

Comunidad Partners Acquires 358-Unit Toscana Apartment Homes in Northwest Austin

by Taylor Williams

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Comunidad Partners, an investment firm that specializes in affordable and workforce housing, has acquired the 358-unit Toscana Apartment Homes in northwest Austin. Built in 2001, the property features one-, two-, and three-bedroom units that are reserved for households earning between 60 and 120 percent of the area median income. Residences are furnished with stainless steel appliances, faux wood flooring, stone countertops and individual washers and dryers. Amenities include a pool, playground and a pet park. Comunidad Partners plans to implement a capital improvement program that elevates common areas and living spaces, including installing a pickleball court and adding private yards. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.

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Colliers, Northmarq Broker Sale of 203,221 SF Office Complex in Austin

by Taylor Williams

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Colliers and Northmarq have brokered the sale of Twin Towers, a 203,221-square-foot office complex that sits on a 7.2-acre site in Austin’s Windsor Park neighborhood. The lobbies, restrooms and conference spaces at the two buildings were recently renovated, and the complex was 59 percent leased at the time of sale. Doug Rauls of Colliers, in conjunction with Scott Lamontagne and Chase Gardner of Northmarq, represented the seller, California-based Omninet Capital, in the transaction. Michael Bullard of Dovetail Commercial represented the buyer, Sock Club, which also plans to occupy the building.

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Apricus Realty, ABR Capital Buy 9.7-Acre Industrial Outdoor Storage Facility in North Houston

by Taylor Williams

HOUSTON — A joint venture between Dallas-based Apricus Realty Capital and ABR Capital has acquired a 9.7-acre industrial outdoor storage (IOS) facility in North Houston. The facility at 15800 Export Plaza is adjacent to George Bush Intercontinental Airport and comprises 89,000 square feet across four warehouses and one office building. Jason Tangen and Paul Dominique of Colliers, in conjunction with internal agents Matt Haley, Garrett Marler and Cort Martin of Apricus, represented the buyer in the transaction. Jason Powell of Northmarq represented the undisclosed seller.

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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $3.9M Sale of Tulsa Retail Building Leased to Walgreens

by Taylor Williams

TULSA, OKLA. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $3.9 million sale of a 14,490-square-foot retail building in Tulsa that is leased to Walgreens. The building was originally constructed in 2002. Joe Sparano, Dan Yozwiak and Darpan Patel of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the buyer, both of which requested anonymity, in the transaction. Steve Greer of Marcus & Millichap assisted in closing the deal as the broker of record.

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Agha Engineering Signs 9,744 SF Office Lease Renewal, Expansion in Metro Houston

by Taylor Williams

SUGAR LAND, TEXAS — Agha Engineering has signed a 9,744-square-foot office lease renewal and expansion in the southwestern Houston suburb of Sugar Land. According to LoopNet Inc., the 14-story, 349,190-square-foot building at 1080 Eldridge Parkway was constructed in 2009 and renovated in 2023. Nathan Buckhoff of locally based brokerage firm Oxford Partners represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. Matthew Asvestas of Stream Realty Partners represented the landlord, Broadshore Capital Partners.

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SG Holdings Delivers 578-Unit Affordable Seniors Housing Community in Miami’s Overtown Neighborhood

by John Nelson

MIAMI — SG Holdings, a partnership between Swerdlow Group, SJM Partners and Alben Duffie, has completed the housing component of Sawyer’s Walk, marking the delivery of the largest affordable senior living community in the United States within the last decade, according to the developer. The studio, one- and two-bedroom housing units, which are designated for seniors earning at or below an average of 60 percent of the area median income (AMI), sit atop Sawyer’s Walk’s shops and parking garage. Sawyer’s Walk, a $350 million mixed-use development, is underway in the Overtown neighborhood of Miami. Upon full build-out it will total 1.5 million square feet, including the 578 residential units completed that will be home to low-income seniors; 175,000 square feet of retail space committed to tenants including Target (50,000 square feet) and Aldi (25,000 square feet); a 25,000-square-foot public plaza; and 130,000 square feet of office space acquired by MSC Group that will anchor its North American cruise division headquarters. The retail component is slated to open this fall. SG Holdings broke ground on the 3.4-acre, mixed-use development in June 2021. The public-private partnership was made possible through a collaboration with the City of Miami’s Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment …

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Bechtel Signs 289,000 SF Office Lease at Reston Town Center in Northern Virginia

by John Nelson

RESTON, VA. — Bechtel, a global engineering firm, has signed a 289,000-square-foot office lease at Reston Overlook, a 320,000-square-foot office building within the Reston Town Center mixed-use campus in Northern Virginia. BXP, formerly known as Boston Properties Inc., is the landlord at Reston Overlook. Erin Cotter and Jake Stroman of BXP represented the landlord internally in the lease negotiations, and Cathy Delcoco of CBRE represented Bechtel. The lease represents a renewal and expansion for Bechtel, increasing the company’s occupancy to span 11 floors at Reston Overlook. The company, which has had its headquarters in Reston since 2012, employs 18,000 people across 50 countries. Owned and operated by BXP, Reston Town Center offers 4 million square feet of office space, 50 retailers, 30 restaurants, more than 2,000 residences, outdoor recreation spaces and seasonal events programming.

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Rockpoint, Realco Capital Purchase 357-Bed Student Housing Community Near College of Charleston

by John Nelson

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Boston-based Rockpoint and Connecticut-based Realco Capital Partners have purchased Summit Place, a Class A midrise student housing community adjacent to the College of Charleston in the city’s Upper King Street neighborhood. Built in 2020, the property features 357 student housing beds across 118 units, as well as a fitness center, swimming pool and study spaces, among other amenities. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. Realco Capital previously has been had an ownership stake in Summit Place since 2022.

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Limestone Asset Management Acquires Metro Miami Retail Property Leased to LA Fitness for $13.6M

by John Nelson

DORAL, FLA. — Limestone Asset Management has acquired a single-tenant retail property in the Miami suburb of Doral for $13.6 million. LA Fitness occupies the building, which was built in 2001 and totals 37,500 square feet. Kevin Sanz of Orion Real Estate Group represented the buyer in the transaction. Alex Sharrin of JLL Capital Markets represented the undisclosed seller.

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