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Cushman & Wakefield Arranges $27.3M Sale of Distribution Center in Lakeland, Florida

by Julia Sanders December 13, 2021

LAKELAND, FLA. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the sale of McLane Distribution Center, a 211,113-square-foot distribution center located in Lakeland. The property is fully leased to the McLane Co. Inc., a supply chain services company. Mike Davis, Rick Brugge, Rick Colon, Zachary Eicholtz, Chloe Strada and Dominic Montazemi of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, Morris Realty Co., in the transaction. New York-based Brookfield Properties acquired the building for $27.3 million. Located at 2929 Old Tampa Highway, the McLane Distribution Center is situated 30.6 miles east of Tampa and 58.3 miles west of Orlando. The property is also 3.4 miles from downtown Lakeland, and is situated near retailers such as Lakeland-based Publix, Silver Moon Swap Shop Flea Market and a Shell gas station. Built in 1973, the building includes clear heights up to 28 feet, 35-foot x 40-foot column spacing and ample dock-high loading.

December 13, 2021

Acquisitions Florida Multifamily Southeast Top Stories

Cardone Capital Acquires South Florida Multifamily Portfolio for $740M

by Taylor Williams December 13, 2021

AVENTURA, FLA. — Cardone Capital, the Aventura-based institutional investment firm owned by entrepreneur and real estate mogul Grant Cardone, has acquired a portfolio of multifamily properties in South Florida for $740 million. The per-unit price equates to about $438,000. The sellers were not disclosed. The portfolio comprises four communities totaling 1,688 units. Two of the properties, totaling 716 units, are located in Fort Lauderdale. The other two properties, totaling 972 units, are in Sunrise and Weston, both located in West Broward County. Cardone Capital is rebranding each of the communities under its signature 10X banner. The two Fort Lauderdale properties are newly built and feature studio, one- two- and three-bedroom units. Amenities include pools and fitness centers. Both communities are located in the city’s downtown area. The other two communities were constructed in the 1990s and have value-add potential, according to the buyer. “Acquiring these four properties, essentially simultaneously, is the largest deal I’ve done in my 30-plus years as a real estate investor,” says Cardone, who serves as CEO of his namesake company. “Each property has its own personality, but what they all share is the first thing I look for in property investments — super-convenient locations in high-growth …

December 13, 2021

Florida Loans Multifamily Southeast

Ready Capital Closes $18.3M Loan on Condominium Property in Melbourne, Florida

by Julia Sanders December 10, 2021

MELBOURNE, FLA. — Ready Capital has closed $18.3 million in financing for the acquisition, deconversion, renovation and stabilization of a Class B, fractured condominium property in Melbourne. The property name was not disclosed. Upon acquisition, the sponsor will collapse the property’s homeowner’s association (HOA), complete a deconversion of the units and implement a capital improvement plan to renovate unit interiors. The non-recourse, interest-only, floating-rate loan features a 36-month term, two extension options, flexible prepayment and is inclusive of a facility to provide future funding for capital expenditures and future unit purchases.

December 10, 2021

Acquisitions Florida Multifamily Southeast Top Stories

Newmark Arranges $123.5M Sale of Westerly Multifamily Community Near Walt Disney World Resort

by Julia Sanders December 10, 2021

WINTER GARDEN, FLA. — Newmark has arranged the $123.5 million sale of The Westerly, a 352-unit multifamily community in Winter Garden, about 15 miles from Orlando. Fore Property Co. and Los Angeles-based PCCP LLC sold the recently completed property to Fort Lauderdale-based Ortsac Capital Group. Built in 2021, The Westerly is a 348,801-square-foot, LEED-certified apartment community with six four-story, elevator-serviced buildings. The property offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans with an average unit size of 991 square feet. Unit features include LED energy-efficient lighting, hardwood style floors, stainless steel appliances, full-sized washers and dryers, oversized soaking tubs, walk-in closets, walk-in shower and patio and balconies. Community amenities include a two-story clubroom, resort-style swimming pool, two fitness centers, sauna room, wine room with multiple gathering areas and a conference room. The property also offers a package service and has a maintenance and property manager onsite. Rents range from $1,545 to $3,150 per month, according to Apartments.com. Located at 14680 Westerly Drive, The Westerly is situated three miles from Walt Disney World Resort, 26 miles from Orlando International Airport and 25.7 miles from downtown Orlando. Additionally, the property is near medical employment centers including Orlando Health ER and Medical Pavilion …

December 10, 2021

Florida Leasing Activity Office Southeast

Avison Young Arranges 47,851 SF Office Lease in Tamarac, Florida

by Julia Sanders December 9, 2021

TAMARAC, FLA. — Avison Young has arranged a 47,851-square-foot long-term office lease at Westpoint Business Center in Tamarac. Tom Viscount of Avison Young represented the tenant, Sonny’s Enterprises, in the lease transaction. Sonny’s Enterprises, a Tamarac-based international manufacturer and marketer of conveyorized car wash equipment, parts and supplies, is relocating its corporate offices to Westpoint Business Center. The company already occupies 350,000 square feet within Westpoint Distribution Center, a warehouse park next to Westpoint Business Center. Westpoint Business Center is a freestanding, two-story building. Located at 5870 Hiatus Road, the Westpoint Business Center is located off the Sawgrass Expressway and Commercial Boulevard, and the property has access to the Florida Turnpike. The property is also about 20.6 miles from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and 21.7 miles from Port Everglades.

December 9, 2021

Florida Industrial Loans Southeast

Ready Capital Closes $8.2M Loan for Industrial Property in Jacksonville

by Julia Sanders December 9, 2021

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — Ready Capital has closed the $8.2 million loan for the acquisition and renovation of a 170,000-square-foot industrial warehouse and distribution property in Jacksonville. The name of the property was not disclosed. The non-recourse, interest-only, floating-rate loan features a 48-month term, one extension option, flexible prepayment and is inclusive of a facility to provide future funding for capital expenditures and tenant leasing costs. Upon acquisition, the sponsor will implement a capital improvement plan to renovate property exteriors and common areas.

December 9, 2021

Acquisitions Florida Multifamily Southeast

Avanti Residential Purchases Tampa Bay Multifamily Property for $92M

by Julia Sanders December 8, 2021

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. — Denver-based Avanti Residential has purchased Artistry, a 246-unit apartment community in downtown St. Petersburg, for $92 million. Patrick Dufour and Andrew Visnick of Newmark represented the seller and property developer, Indianapolis-based Milhaus Development, in the transaction. Charlie Williams of Newmark arranged an acquisition loan through Freddie Mac. Built in 2020, Artistry offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans. Units feature in-unit washers and dryers, walk-in closets and a tub and shower. Community amenities include a pool, fitness center, elevator, controlled access, grill, pet play area, pet washing station and 10,000 square feet of onsite retail space. The project was fully leased at the time of sale. Located at 1661 Central Ave., the property is situated close to the Imagine Museum, a glass art museum, as well as restaurants such as The Burg Bar & Grill, Half Baked Potato, Brooklyn South and Ferg’s Sports Bar & Grill. Additionally, the property is less than a half-mile from Tropicana Field, home ballpark of the Tampa Bay Rays.

December 8, 2021

Florida Hospitality Loans Southeast

CBRE Arranges $120.1M Acquisition Loan for East Miami Hotel at Brickell City Centre

by Julia Sanders December 7, 2021

MIAMI — CBRE has arranged a $120.1 million loan for the $174 million purchase of the East Miami hotel, a 352-room hotel property in downtown Miami’s Brickell district. Located at 788 Brickell Plaza, East Miami Hotel is situated within Brickell City Centre, a $1.1 billion, 5.4 million-square-foot mixed-use development that was completed in 2016. Mark Owens, John Avanzino and Estelle Wang of CBRE facilitated the debt financing through global alternative investment firm Värde Partners on behalf of the buyer, a joint venture between funds managed by Honolulu-based Trinity Fund Advisors LLC and New York-based private equity firm Certares Real Estate Management LLC. Christian Charre and Paul Weimer of CBRE Hotels represented the developer and seller, Hong Kong-based Swire Properties, in the sales transaction. Each room at the hotel features a walk-in rain shower and Wi-Fi. The hotel offers coworking space, a pool and a pool deck. The hotel also has dining options such as Quinto La Huella, a Uruguayan eatery, and Sugar and Tea Room, a rooftop bar and hidden door speakeasy located on the 40th floor. The property is LEED-certified and has a recycling program. The hotel is located a half mile from downtown Miami, 10.5 miles from Miami …

December 7, 2021

Development Florida Multifamily Southeast

Legacy Partners, Griffin Capital Open 228-Unit Multifamily Community in Downtown Tampa

by Julia Sanders December 7, 2021

TAMPA, FLA. — San Francisco Bay-based Legacy Partners and Los Angeles-based Griffin Capital Co. LLC have opened Legacy Encore, a 228-unit multifamily community in Tampa. Located at 1251 Ray Charles Blvd., the apartment property is located within Encore!, Tampa Housing Authority’s $3 billion mixed-use development in downtown Tampa. The five-story property offers studio, one- and two-bedroom floorplans. Units feature 10-foot ceilings, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, contemporary cabinets, smart home technology package, full-sized washers and dryers, soaking tubs, glass enclosed showers, walk-in closets and balconies. Community amenities include a heated saltwater pool, internet cafe with coworking spaces, bike repair station, pet spa with dog run and a fitness center with spin and yoga studio. The $3 billion ENCORE! destination a LEED-certified collection of seniors, workforce and luxury housing options, as well as a mixed-use destination that includes public art, green spaces, a museum and educational and cultural centers. The project team includes Dynamik Design as the architect and Summit Contracting Group as the general contractor.

December 7, 2021

Acquisitions Florida Hospitality Southeast

Newbond Holdings Purchases Waterstone Resort & Marina in Boca Raton, Florida

by Julia Sanders December 7, 2021

BOCA RATON, FLA. — Newbond Holdings has purchased the Waterstone Resort & Marina Boca Raton, Curio Collection by Hilton, a 139-room hotel in Boca Raton. JLL represented the seller, The Lane Organization, and also worked on behalf of the buyer to originate the floating-rate acquisition financing. The sales price was not disclosed. Built in 1976, Waterstone Resort & Marina Boca Raton has over 8,000 square feet of meeting space and a marina. The room offerings include 72 kings, 56 double queens and 11 suites. The hotel also has two restaurants including the Boca Landing Prime Seafood and Waterstone Rum Bar & Grill. Hotel amenities at the property include a fitness center, outdoor pool, business center, concierge, meeting rooms and complimentary Wi-Fi. Located at 999 East Camino Real, the property is situated 25.5 miles from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, 2.2 miles from downtown Boca Raton and 2.9 miles from Deerfield Beach.

December 7, 2021

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