Alabama

Lument Provides $33M Fannie Mae Refinancing for Multifamily Community in Mobile, Alabama

by Julia Sanders March 22, 2021

MOBILE, ALA. — Lument has provided a $33 million Fannie Mae loan to refinance Stone Ridge Apartments, a 317-unit, garden-style apartment complex in Mobile. Chad Hagwood and Brandon Pate of Lument led the transaction. The unnamed borrower has over 35 years of commercial real estate experience and a 15-year working relationship with Lument’s Chad Hagwood. The 12-year loan features a low, fixed interest rate, five years of interest-only payments and a 30-year amortization schedule. In addition, the loan has a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 75 percent. Stone Ridge offers eight different floor plans throughout its 18 residential buildings. The apartment complex was originally built in 2008 and recently underwent approximately $1.3 million in capital improvements and renovations.

March 22, 2021

Alabama Development Multifamily Restaurant Retail Southeast

RCP Breaks Ground on Apartment Building in Huntsville, Alabama

by Julia Sanders March 19, 2021

HUNTSVILLE, ALA. — RCP Cos. has broken ground on Metronome at MidCity, a five-story multifamily building featuring 296 apartment homes with retail and restaurant space on the ground floor. The property is located in Huntsville’s MidCity District, a $1 billion mixed-use project underway at the intersection of University Drive and Research Park Boulevard. Metronome is situated in the heart of MidCity’s 140-acre district. The property’s open tenants include Topgolf, REI Co-op, Dave & Buster’s, High Point Climbing & Fitness, Wahlburgers, Kung Fu Tea and Kamado Ramen, as well as The Camp, an outdoor venue featuring a food truck garden, coffee shop and bar, live music stage and a weekly farmer’s market. Trader Joe’s is scheduled to open later this year. Huntsville Amphitheater, an 8,000-seat venue, is currently under construction with a planned opening of spring 2022. Metronome at MidCity will offer 12 different floor plans including studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Each home will feature smart thermostats, high-speed internet, Wi-Fi, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and full-size, in-home laundry. Select units include high ceilings, balconies, offices/dens and kitchen islands. Community amenities will include a 24-hour fitness center, resort-style saltwater pool, outdoor kitchen, pocket parks with a fireplace/firepit, fountain feature, …

March 19, 2021

Acquisitions Alabama Multifamily Southeast

Berkadia Brokers $100.8M Sale of The Park at Hoover Apartment Community in Metro Birmingham

by Julia Sanders March 18, 2021

HOOVER, ALA. — Berkadia has brokered the $100.8 million sale of The Park at Hoover, a 1,060-unit, garden-style apartment community in suburban Birmingham. The Class B complex is the largest apartment community in Alabama, according to Berkadia. The buyer, Miami-based Westside Capital Group, split the acquisition into two separate transactions and financed each with floating-rate debt. David Oakley, David Wilson, Caleb Frizzell and Steve Nunnelley of Berkadia’s Birmingham office arranged the sale on behalf of the undisclosed seller. Charles Foschini and Chris Apone of Berkadia’s Miami office arranged two 10-year Freddie Mac loans on behalf of Westside Capital totaling $75.6 million. The 920-unit Phase I of The Park is located in Hoover and was built in 1988, while the newer 140-unit Phase II was built in 1996 and is located in unincorporated Jefferson County. Community amenities include four swimming pools, a large fitness center, four tennis courts, sports court, dog park, playground and a 6,685-square-foot clubhouse. Westside Capital plans to renovate the apartment community to improve its walkability and rebrand the complex into three separate properties. The buyer also plans to explore potential development opportunities on the 101-acre site. Westside Capital’s property management arm WS Living will operate the property …

March 18, 2021

Affordable Housing Alabama Development Loans Multifamily Southeast

Bellwether Provides $11.6M HUD-Insured Loan for Affordable Housing Community in Dothan, Alabama

by Julia Sanders February 18, 2021

DOTHAN, ALA. — Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital LLC has provided an $11.6 million HUD 221(d)(4) loan for the rehabilitation of an affordable housing community in Dothan. The 50-unit public housing property, Capstone at Kinsey Cove, is located at 1121 Kinsey Road. Jon Killough of Bellwether Enterprise’s Alabama office originated the loan on behalf of the borrower, an affiliate of The Banyan Foundation. The financing is part of HUD’s Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program, which allows housing authorities to access private capital to meet capital needs while also protecting long-term affordability. Capstone at Kinsey Cove includes a one-story office building and a one-story maintenance structure. Community amenities include a community room, business and computer lab, central laundry facility, playground, picnic area, off-street surface parking and onsite management. In addition to the HUD loan, the transaction’s capital stack includes 4 percent Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) syndicated by Raymond James Tax Credit Funds and subordinate loans provided by the Housing Authority of the City of Dothan. The rehabilitation total development cost will be $158,000 per unit. Upon rehabilitation, units will receive dishwashers, microwaves and vinyl plank flooring. The estimated completion date of the renovations is July 2022.

February 18, 2021

Alabama Company News Georgia Restaurant Southeast

Chicken Salad Chick to Relocate Corporate Headquarters to Atlanta

by John Nelson February 10, 2021

ATLANTA — Chicken Salad Chick, a Southern-inspired, fast-casual chicken salad restaurant chain, will relocate its headquarters from Auburn, Ala., to Atlanta. The move is slated to take place during the first quarter. Chicken Salad Chick’s new office will be located in the city’s Vinings district at the Overlook II building, which is situated at 2839 Paces Ferry Road in Atlanta. The company’s new office is 21 miles north of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Scott Deviney, president and CEO of Chicken Salad Chick, says the company’s decision to move to Atlanta is the next step in its growth model. “This relocation positions Chicken Salad Chick to scale at an accelerated rate and meet aggressive growth goals, while allowing us to broaden our vision for the future,” says Deviney. “We’ve seen increased interest from Atlanta’s diverse and talented workforce, and the city’s airport allows us swift access to prospective vendors and a growing pool of interested franchisees.” Chicken Salad Chick isn’t the first restaurant chain to target Atlanta in order to grow. In September, Papa John’s announced it was moving its regional headquarters to Atlanta. The pizza giant chose The Battery Atlanta for its new offices. The new headquarters will house …

February 10, 2021

Acquisitions Alabama Multifamily Southeast

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $25.8M Sale of Park at Forestdale Multifamily Property in Birmingham

by John Nelson February 10, 2021

BIRMINGHAM, ALA. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $25.8 million sale of The Park at Forestdale, a 486-unit multifamily asset in Birmingham. The property sold for $52,984 per unit. Josh Jacobs of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, an affiliate of Birmingham-based Four Four Capital. Jacobs also procured the buyer, a partnership between Arch Co. and Drake Real Estate Partners. Built between 1968 and 1980, the Park at Forestdale is located 5.7 miles from downtown Birmingham and 6.2 miles from The University of Alabama at Birmingham. Community amenities include a fitness center, pool and a playground. The property features studios and one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments.

February 10, 2021

Alabama Leasing Activity Mixed-Use Restaurant Retail Southeast

Bayer Properties Signs Cheesecake Factory, Main Event to Anchor Mixed-Use Development in Huntsville

by John Nelson January 26, 2021

HUNTSVILLE, ALA. — Bayer Properties has signed leases with The Cheesecake Factory and Main Event Entertainment at Bridge Street Town Centre, a mixed-use development in Huntsville. Cheesecake Factory is expected to open this winter, while Main Event will be open by 2022. The Cheesecake Factory has 209 full-service restaurants, and the new Bridge Street Town Centre location will mark the company’s first in the Huntsville market and the second in Alabama. The restaurant will be located on the south end of the property in a 7,350-square-foot space, next to Barnes & Noble and across from P.F. Chang’s. Main Event at Bridge Street Town Centre will be the company’s first location in the state of Alabama, and its location at Bridge Street Town Centre will open near the Panera Bread. Bridge Street Town Centre features a mix of more than 50 unique-to-market brands and specialty stores, as well as a variety of market-exclusive restaurants. The property is also home to more than 207,000 square feet of Class A office space that is fully leased, as well as a 232-room Westin hotel, 150-room Element by Westin hotel, 244-unit Seleno luxury apartment complex and a recently opened 131-room Hyatt Place Hotel. Bayer Properties …

January 26, 2021

Acquisitions Alabama Multifamily Southeast Student Housing

Preiss, JV Partner Acquire 600-Bed Student Housing Community Near Auburn University

by Alex Tostado December 17, 2020

AUBURN, ALA. — A joint venture between The Preiss Co. and a private equity real estate fund advised by Crow Holdings Capital has acquired a 600-bed, cottage-style student housing community from Aspen Heights, a student housing developer based in Austin, Texas. The sales price was not disclosed. The community — rebranded The Collective at Auburn — serves students attending Auburn University in Alabama. Capital improvements are planned for the property, including a complete redesign of its clubhouse and amenity areas, new exterior paint, the addition of more in-unit furniture and the installation of LED lighting and water-saving devices. According to Donna Preiss, founder and CEO of The Preiss Co., upgrades will be handled in phases to ensure minimal resident disruption. Communal amenities include a pool, hot tub, outdoor fireplace, volleyball court, clubhouse, computer lab, study lounge, movie theater, game room and a fitness center. The property is 95 percent preleased for the fall 2021 semester.

December 17, 2020

Alabama Development Loans Multifamily Southeast

Knighthead Funding Provides $27.3M Construction Loan for Multifamily Community in Metro Huntsville

by Alex Tostado December 16, 2020

MADISON, ALA. — Knighthead Funding LLC has provided a $27.3 million construction loan to Chase Creek Holdings for the development of The Views at Chase Creek in Madison . The non-recourse loan has a 24-month term. Upon completion, The Views at Chase Creek will offer 228 one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. The borrower/developer expects to deliver the property, which will comprise 10 two-story buildings, in the second quarter of 2022. Unit interiors will feature stainless steel appliances, stone finishes, walk-in closets and a washer and dryer. The Views at Chase Creek will be situated at 248 Old Glory Road, 13 miles west of downtown Huntsville.

December 16, 2020

Acquisitions Alabama Industrial Southeast

Russell Brands Sells Former 891,000 SF Manufacturing Plant Near Montgomery

by Alex Tostado December 14, 2020

WETUMPKA, ALA. — Russell Brands LLC has sold its former manufacturing facility in Wetumpka. An affiliate of Phoenix Investors acquired the 891,000-square-foot building for an undisclosed price. Prior to closing the plant in 2013, Russell Brands manufactured sports equipment and clothing at the site, marketing its products under many brands and subsidiaries, including Russell Athletic and Spalding. The property spans 102 acres and features 41-foot clear heights, 100 slots for trailer storage, 29 loading docks and five drive-in doors. Built between 1995 and 1997, the asset is situated at 3145 Elmore Road, 18 miles north of downtown Montgomery. Philip Yost of CBRE brokered the transaction of the vacant property.

December 14, 2020

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