Florida

Walker & Dunlop Negotiates $76M Sale of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Tampa

by John Nelson March 9, 2023

TAMPA, FLA. — Walker & Dunlop has negotiated the $76 million sale of the DoubleTree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront, a 291-room hotel located on Tampa’s Rocky Point peninsula. The waterfront hotel was originally built in 1986 and recently underwent a $17.9 million renovation. Sean Reimer of Walker & Dunlop’s New York team represented the buyer, BlackPearl Hospitality LLC, in the transaction. Walker & Dunlop also arranged an undisclosed amount of acquisition financing for BlackPearl. The seller was not disclosed. The DoubleTree by Hilton hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, onsite restaurant, business center, meeting rooms and complimentary Wi-Fi, according to the hotel website.

March 9, 2023

Affordable Housing Development Florida Loans Southeast

KeyBank Provides $49M Construction Financing for Affordable Housing Development in Tallahassee

by John Nelson March 9, 2023

TALLAHASSEE, FLA. — KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) and KeyBank Real Estate Capital have provided $49 million in construction financing for Magnolia Family II, an affordable housing development in Tallahassee. The community’s 160 units will feature 128 apartments that will be affordable to households earning 33 percent and 60 percent of the area median income (AMI). The remaining 32 units will be rented at market rates. The borrower is Columbia Residential, which is developing Magnolia Family II in partnership with the landowner, Tallahassee Housing Authority. CDLI provided a $33 million construction loan and a $15.9 million Freddie Mac forward commitment permanent loan to Columbia Residential. Reginald Fenn of CDLI and Leslie Meyers of KeyBank originated the financing. Additionally, RBC provided $19.5 million in LIHTC equity, and Tallahassee Housing Authority approved project-based vouchers. Magnolia Family II is the second phase of the redevelopment of a public housing complex operated by the Tallahassee Housing Authority that was originally constructed between 1971 and 1972. Phase I of Magnolia Family is set to open in November.

March 9, 2023

Florida Industrial Loans Southeast

Axiom Arranges $3.1M Refinancing for Industrial Property in Palm Coast, Florida

by John Nelson March 9, 2023

PALM COAST, FLA. — Axiom Capital Corp. has arranged a $3.1 million bridge loan for the refinancing of an industrial property located in Palm Coast. Totaling 139,801 rentable square feet — 18 percent of which is office space — the development comprises one single-story building and 228 parking spaces on 17.4 acres. The property features clear heights of 21 to 30 feet, a Halon Fire Protection System and two generators. The ownership plans to subdivide the office space for leasing.

March 9, 2023

Development Florida Multifamily Southeast

Lynd Begins Construction on 401-Unit Luxury Apartment Community in Royal Palm, Florida

by John Nelson March 8, 2023

ROYAL PALM, FLA. — Lynd Development, a subsidiary of San Antonio-based Lynd Group, has broken ground on The Villas at Tuttle Royale, a 401-unit luxury apartment development in Royal Palm. Situated on the west side of South Florida’s Palm Beach County, the property will feature 26 three-story, garden-style buildings and 55 townhomes. Lynd and partner Tuttle Land Investments recently secured a $126 million construction loan from S3 Capital and a $21 million preferred equity investment from New York-based Declaration Partners to fund the project. Kevin O’Grady of Miami-based Concord Summit Capital arranged the debt, and B.J. Litwin of GLJ Real Estate LLC sourced the preferred equity. Villas at Tuttle Royale will comprise one-, two- and three-bedroom units averaging 1,119 square feet and three- and four-bedroom townhomes ranging in size from 1,685 to 2,035 square feet. Rents are expected to start at over $2,000 for a one-bedroom apartment. Amenities will include a resort-style pool with cabanas, fitness facility, dog park, lakeside putting and chipping greens, indoor and outdoor summer kitchens, fire pits, soccer fields, a jogging and bike trail and hot/cold plunge pools. Lynd expects first units to deliver in third-quarter 2024. West Palm Beach-based Verdex Construction is the general contractor …

March 8, 2023

Affordable Housing Development Florida Seniors Housing Southeast

ANF Group Breaks Ground on 227-Unit Affordable Seniors Housing Community in Cutler Bay, Florida

by John Nelson March 8, 2023

CUTLER BAY, FLA. — General contractor ANF Group Inc has broken ground on Sol Vista, a 227-unit affordable seniors housing community in Cutler Bay, approximately 20 miles south of downtown Miami. MRK Partners and Cypress Equity Investments are co-developers on the project. The two companies are partnering with the Housing Finance Authority of Miami-Dade County, the Florida Housing Finance Corp., R4 Capital LLC and R4 Capital Funding to finance the development. Sol Vista’s affordability will be preserved for more than 30 years, thanks to a new regulatory agreement on the property. The plans call for a three-story parking garage and an eight-story residential building. The garage will include EV chargers for electric vehicles as they continue to grow in popularity. All apartments will be reserved for those age 62 and older and those earning no more than 60 percent of the area median income (AMI), approximately $40,980 for one-person households or $46,800 for two-person households. The project is scheduled for completion in mid-2024.

March 8, 2023

Florida Loans Retail Southeast

MMCC Arranges $9.6M Acquisition Financing for Magic Mall Plaza in Orlando

by John Nelson March 8, 2023

ORLANDO, FLA. — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) has arranged $9.6 million in acquisition financing for Magic Mall Plaza, a flea market-style shopping center located at 2155 W. Colonial Drive in Orlando. Built in 1971 and renovated in 2000, the 128,939-square-foot complex houses multiple stores and restaurants, as well as event spaces. Garrett Fierstein of MMCC’s Orlando office originated the financing on behalf of the undisclosed borrower. The 10-year loan features a fixed 5.68 percent interest rate, 25-year amortization schedule and a loan-to-value ratio of 75 percent.

March 8, 2023

Development Florida Multifamily Southeast

Related Group Completes 399-Unit Icon Marina Village Apartment Towers in West Palm Beach

by John Nelson March 7, 2023

WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. — Related Group has delivered Icon Marina Village, a luxury apartment community in West Palm Beach totaling 399 units. Situated along the Intracoastal Waterway, the project comprises two high-rise towers and represents the first phase of the 20-acre Marina Village master plan. Icon Marina Village comprises studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, with each unit featuring condominium-level touches such as floor-to-ceiling windows, high ceilings and oversized balconies. The project also includes 22 penthouses. Pricing at Icon Marina Village ranges from $2,900 for a studio to more than $10,000 for a 3,000-square-foot penthouse. Additionally, Icon Marina Village’s amenities include an oceanside pool with private cabanas, fitness studio, spa and wellness center, club room and a private theater. The design-build team includes architectural firm Arquitectonica, interior designer V Starr and general contractor Balfour Beatty.

March 7, 2023

Development Florida Mixed-Use Southeast

Pebb Capital Breaks Ground on Sundy Village Mixed-Use Project in Downtown Delray Beach, Florida

by John Nelson March 7, 2023

DELRAY BEACH, FLA. — Pebb Capital has broken ground on Sundy Village, a mixed-use development located at 22 W. Atlantic Ave. in downtown Delray Beach. Designed by Gensler and RLC Architects, the seven-acre development will feature 99,000 square feet of Class A offices, more than 28,000 square feet of shops and restaurants and multiple structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places that will be preserved throughout the development process. This includes the Sundy House, the oldest house in Delray Beach, in addition to The Rectory and the Cathcart House. The general contractor, Bluewater Builders, expects to deliver Sundy Village by summer 2024. CBRE oversees Sundy Village’s office leasing, while Vertical Real Estate handles retail leasing.

March 7, 2023

Florida Leasing Activity Office Southeast

Tech Firm Signs 101,000 SF Office Lease at Wells Fargo Center in Downtown Miami

by John Nelson March 7, 2023

MIAMI — Kaseya, an IT and security management software firm, has signed a new 101,000-square-foot office lease at Wells Fargo Center, a 47-story office tower located on the corner of Brickell Avenue and Biscayne Boulevard in downtown Miami. The firm has already begun to move into its new space, which represents the company’s fourth office location. Ryan Holtzman, Eddie Quinon, Brian Gale and Andrew Trench of Cushman & Wakefield represented the landlord, Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., in the lease negotiations. Tony Jones of Cushman & Wakefield represented the tenant. Kaseya plans to grow its workforce in Miami to 4,000 staffers by the end of 2025.

March 7, 2023

Acquisitions Florida Retail Southeast

Azor Advisory Brokers $13.9M Sale of Retail Center in South Florida

by John Nelson March 6, 2023

SUNRISE, FLA. — Azor Advisory Services has brokered the $13.9 million sale of The Sawgrass Home Design Center, a retail center located at 13001-13191 W. Sunrise Blvd. in Sunrise, approximately 30 miles northwest of Miami in Broward County. The 45,000-square-foot property was 83 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including DXL Casual Male, Bella Salon Suites, Lighting Outlet, Compass Research and Caremax. Beth Azor of Azor Advisory represented the seller, a partnership doing business as FVP Sawgrass LLC, which originally acquired the property in 2011. Apogee Realty Inc. and an entity doing business as Capital Group Realty 2004 LLC represented the buyer, Harvest International Investments.

March 6, 2023

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