MATAWAN, N.J. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of The Shoppes at Matawan, a 33,719-square-foot retail property in Northern New Jersey community. The asset sold for roughly $6.8 million. Alan Cafiero, Brent Hyldahl and Ben Sgambati of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, an unnamed limited liability company, in the transaction. The buyer was also not disclosed.
By Spencer Levy, CBRE In the wake of COVID-19, many sophisticated commercial real estate advisors and investors are rejecting the old industry adage to “never fall in love with your real estate.” That’s because commercial real estate — like so many investment decisions — is influenced by basic human emotions. And unlike stocks or bonds, office buildings, shopping malls and warehouse facilities are not traded like a commodity. Commercial real estate decisions by both investors and occupiers can’t be entirely data driven. Of course, deep financial analysis, sophisticated data and powerful algorithms are important. But data is often significantly impacted by human emotion. That’s why psychology can have as much influence on real estate decision-making as cold, hard math. COVID-19 duress At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in September 2020, CBRE’s semiannual Office Occupier Sentiment Survey found that 39 percent of large companies planned to significantly reduce their commercial real estate footprint (meaning cuts of roughly a third or more). But in our latest Spring 2021 survey, as the world began to emerge from the pandemic, that number anticipating significant cuts was down to only 9 percent. What accounts for such a stark difference? Emotion. In 2020, there was …
MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. — MMG Equity Partners has received $16.8 million to refinance Miami Gardens Shopping Center, located at 18350 NW 7th Ave. in Miami Gardens. Chris Drew, Brian Gaswirth and Reid Carleton of JLL Capital Markets arranged the debt package through Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America. Miami Gardens Shopping Center is a 117,829-square-foot, grocery-anchored development located on the northwest corner of Miami Gardens Drive and NW 7th Avenue. The shopping center was 97 percent occupied at closing and is anchored by Presidente Supermarket. Other tenants include Family Dollar, Humana Health, Subway and Amscot.
CASTLE ROCK, COLO. — Blue West Capital has brokered the sale of a single-tenant building located at 220 S. Wilcox St. in Castle Rock. A California-based 1031 exchange investor acquired the newly constructed asset for $2.8 million. The United States Postal Service occupies the 5,382-square-foot property as a mission-critical financial station that combines retail operations and carrier logistics. Zach Wright and Brandon Gayeski of Blue West Capital represented the seller, a Midwest-based real estate development firm, in the deal.
LAS VEGAS — A joint venture between Shopoff Realty Investments and Contour has secured entitlements for the full development of Dream Las Vegas, a previously announced resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip. Situated on 5.2 acres at 5051 S. Las Vegas Blvd., the 19-story development will feature 526 guest rooms and suites, gaming, dining and nightlife venues, a pool deck, retail experiences, meeting rooms, and a fitness center. Completion is slated for third-quarter 2024. The property will be branded and managed by Dream Hotel Group. McCarthy Construction will manage the design and construction of the resort and casino, with excavation for the project set to start in the second quarter of 2022.
NEW CANEY, TEXAS — Target (NYSE: TGT) will open a 136,000-square-foot store at Valley Ranch Town Center, a 240-acre shopping, dining and entertainment destination located in the northeastern Houston suburb of New Caney. The Minneapolis-based retailer joins a tenant roster that includes Kroger, Burlington, Academy Sports + Outdoors, T.J. Maxx, Hobby Lobby and Cinemark Theatres. Karla Smith of SRS Real Estate Partners represented Target in the lease negotiations. Brody Farris represented the landlord, Signorelli Co., on an internal basis. The space is under construction, and a tentative opening date has not yet been established.
HOUSTON — California-based brokerage firm Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors has arranged the sale of eight single-tenant net-leased (STNL) retail properties located throughout the Houston area. Louetta Automotive & Tire Service occupies all the properties, which sold to eight separate private investors for a combined price of $20.7 million. Louetta Automotive is now operating as Sun Auto Tire & Service and is backed by Los Angeles-based private equity firm Leonard Green & Partners.
KATY, TEXAS — Weitzman has begun leasing Porter Lake Crossing, a 40,130-square-foot shopping center under construction in the western Houston suburb of Katy. Cornerstone Development Group is developing the project, which will consist of three multi-tenant buildings and a 6,000-square-foot pad site. Construction of the first building is expected to be complete next fall.
COLUMBUS, OHIO — Nine new retailers and restaurants are now open at Easton Town Center in Columbus. Levi’s has opened its first NextGen store in the state of Ohio. NextGen stores offer shoppers the opportunity to customize new looks and work directly with in-store stylists. Dr. Martens opened its second retail location in Ohio and its first in Columbus. Customers can shop a wide range of boots, shoes and accessories. Urban Outfitters has opened its only Columbus location. Fay’s Crepes, which serves specialty crepes and waffles, debuted its only Columbus location. Italian restaurant Sono Wood Fired and Vietnamese restaurant Pho Social opened their first locations in Ohio. Boss Gal Beauty Bar has debuted its third central Ohio location. The space features a facial bar and private medical treatment rooms. Grandview Heights, Ohio-based Glenn Avenue Soap Co. opened its second retail location. Lastly, Solich Piano, a fast-growing piano dealer in the Midwest, has opened its only Columbus location, which spans 8,100 square feet. Easton Town Center, co-developed by L Brands, The Georgetown Co. and Steiner + Associates, is home to more than 250 shops, restaurants and entertainment concepts.
BRANSON, MO. — Outside the Lines (OTL), a design-build company specializing in water features, fountains, rockwork and themed environments, is building a show fountain within the lake at Branson Boardwalk in Missouri. The 12,500-square-foot lake is adjacent to the Aquarium at the Boardwalk. The $55 million project, the first attraction to be developed at the Branson Boardwalk, includes a 34-ton, 55-foot octopus sculpture by Demiurge. The octopus will be integrated into the show fountain with color-changing LED lights. Kuvera Partners is the owner and operator of both the Branson Boardwalk and Aquarium at the Boardwalk.