Alabama

TUSKEGEE, ALA. — Farpoint Development has signed Trendco USA to a full-building lease at Building 100, a 168,000-square-foot industrial facility located within the Regional East Alabama Logistics (REAL) Park in Tuskegee. The Columbia, S.C.-based tenant plans to invest $43 million to launch its manufacturing operation at the site, where it will initially produce nitrile medical gloves before expanding production into other personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks and gowns. Situated off exit 42 on I-85 in Macon County, Building 100 is the first facility within Farpoint’s 638-acre logistics park, which will span 6.2 million square feet upon completion. The Chicago-based developer delivered the facility in May.

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TUSCALOOSA, ALA. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the sale of The Gates at South Bend, a 147-unit multifamily community located in Tuscaloosa. Built in 1980, the property underwent significant renovations between 2017 and 2022. Ben Thomas and Parker Caldwell of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, an entity doing business as WGO LLC, in the transaction. ARC Multifamily Group acquired the property for an undisclosed price. Situated about three miles south of the University of Alabama, The Gates at South Bend features two- and three-bedroom townhomes.

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BIRMINGHAM, ALA. — Birmingham-based Regions Bank has rebranded Sabal Capital Partners, bringing the affiliate under the Regions Real Estate Capital Markets umbrella. The Birmingham-based bank acquired Sabal, a commercial real estate and multifamily lender, in 2021. Regions Real Estate Capital Markets executes origination and financial servicing solutions for its real estate clients, including both agency and non-agency financing. The brand’s clients include brokers and borrowers in multifamily and commercial real estate spaces ranging from single assets to property portfolios. “The brand change for Sabal Capital Partners reflects the continued integration of Sabal’s lending business into the Regions business and family of offerings,” says Troy Marek, head of Regions Real Estate Capital Markets. “We have seen well over a year of successfully building new and deeper client relationships; by fully integrating Sabal Capital Partners into our Real Estate Capital Markets team, Regions is poised to build even greater success moving forward.”

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TILLMAN’S CORNER, ALA. AND MARYSVILLE, CALIF. — Hyatt Hotels Corp. (NYSE: H) has announced the first two locations for its upper-midscale extended-stay banner, Hyatt Studios. The company has letters of interest for over 100 Hyatt Studios developments across the U.S. Each Hyatt Studios location will be sized to fit approximately 122 rooms, and will offer grab-and-go breakfast and a 24-hour market with snacks and ready-made meals that can be prepared in each guest room’s kitchen.  The Chicago-based company has entered into a franchise agreement with 3H Group Inc. to develop the first Hyatt Studios hotel in Tillman’s Corner, roughly 10 miles southeast of Mobile. The property is set to open in late 2024.  Presidio Hotel Development has entered into a franchise agreement with Hyatt for the second location, a 113-room hotel in downtown Marysville, approximately 45 miles north of Sacramento. The property is expected to open in 2025 and will feature dedicated meeting spaces.  Extended-stay hotels have grown in demand over the past several years, in part due to the asset’s popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bask Development recently announced plans to develop eight Extended Stay America-branded hotels in Florida, and the development of 15 new hotels under the same …

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BIRMINGHAM, ALA. — Ackerman & Co. has acquired a 307,200-square-foot distribution center located on a 45.6-acre site at 1532 Midfield Industrial Blvd. in Birmingham. Completed in 2005, the property was fully leased at the time of sale to discount retail giant Dollar General. The facility features 28-foot ceilings and a Norfolk-Southern rail line that feeds directly into the building, as well as 17 dock-high doors, one drive-in door, 11-inch thick floors and solar panels on the roof. The acquisition includes a 23-acre parcel that can accommodate an expansion, build-to-suit opportunities or outside/trailer storage. This is the first acquisition in Alabama for Atlanta-based Ackerman & Co. Philip Yost of CBRE represented the seller, Joe Piper Inc., in the transaction. The sales price was not disclosed.

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HUNTSVILLE AND MADISON, ALA. — Colliers has arranged the sale of two retail strip centers in the Huntsville area totaling nearly $10 million. The properties include Magna Carta, a 22,378-square-foot property located at 11310 Memorial Parkway SW in Huntsville, and Madison Corners, a 14,400-square-foot center located at 1079 Balch Road in Madison. Magna Carter’s tenant roster includes Results Physiotherapy, Bedzzz Express, Marco’s Pizza, T-Mobile and Great Clips. Madison Corners is home to tenants including Stretch Zone, Tropical Smoothie and Firehouse Subs. Pacific West Land, an investment firm based in Washington, purchased Magna Carta, and a private family office based in Montgomery, Ala., purchased Madison Corners. Joe Montgomery, Henry Kushner and Scott Israel of Colliers represented the sellers in the transaction.

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RIVERSIDE, ALA. — Berkadia has arranged a $13 million loan for the refinancing of RiverHouse Apartments, a multifamily community located in Riverside. Located at 300 Riverhouse Loop, the property comprises 144 units and was recently renovated. Tom Genetti of Berkadia secured the financing through Fannie Mae on behalf of the borrower, Birmingham-based The Oakley Group.

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MOBILE, ALA. — Proveer Senior Living has acquired Vitality Living Regency, a seniors housing community featuring 70 assisted living units and 20 memory care units in Mobile. The community will be rebranded as Proveer at Port City, and the new owner will undertake interior and exterior renovations at the property, which are scheduled for completion by the end of this year. Renovations will include new flooring; fresh colors, furniture and fixtures; a full exterior makeover; and an upgraded technology platform. This acquisition marks the eighth overall for Proveer, its fifth in the state of Alabama and second in Mobile. Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors brokered the sale.

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ATLANTA — Hunter Hotel Advisors, a national hospitality brokerage firm based in Atlanta, has arranged the sale of four hotels in Alabama totaling 361 rooms. The assets include Home2 Suites Madison Huntsville Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Madison, Home2 Suites Decatur Ingalls Harbor and Home2 Suites Opelika Auburn. Tim Osborne and Trey Scott of Hunter represented the seller, an undisclosed institutional investment firm, in the sale. The portfolio’s buyer and sales price were also not disclosed.

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AUBURN, ALA. — WFI has received a $37.5 million loan for the refinancing of The Union at Auburn, a 501-bed student housing community serving students attending Auburn University in Alabama. The property is located at 900 W. Glenn Ave. and offers two-, three-, four-, five- and six-bedroom units. Tremont Realty Capital provided the financing through Seven Hills Realty Trust, a mortgage REIT managed by the company. The loan is structured with a 30-month initial term and the option for one 12-month extension. Shared amenities include a “state-of-the-art” clubhouse; two-story fitness center, including space for barre, yoga and TRX; business center; 19 study rooms; resort-style swimming pool with an outdoor jumbotron, kitchen and entertainment area; outdoor terrace; dog park; and a self-service bike shop.

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