Florida

Morgan Properties Acquires Two Southeast Multifamily Portfolios for $780.5M

by John Nelson November 5, 2021

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA. — Morgan Properties has purchased two separate multifamily portfolios in the Southeast totaling 4,724 units. The portfolios comprise 18 communities in four states: Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina. The King of Prussia-based investor acquired the portfolios from Charleston-based Middle Street Partners (MSP) and Massachusetts-based Northland Investment Corp. for a combined $780.5 million. The MSP portfolio comprises 4,102 units spread across 15 Class B and workforce housing communities in the following markets: Columbia, S.C.; Fayetteville, N.C.; Jacksonville, Fla.; Augusta, Ga.; Greenville, S.C.; and Charlotte. The Northland portfolio comprises Windward at the Villages, The Royal St. George and Village Place, all located in West Palm Beach, Fla. Berkadia Institutional Investors brokered the $132.5 million portfolio sale. Morgan Properties plans to execute a $47.5 million value-add repositioning strategy throughout both portfolios that includes washer and dryer installations; kitchen upgrades such as new backsplashes, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances; Amazon Hub package rooms; bike-share programs; new fitness equipment; and upgraded outdoor amenity spaces with grills, new furniture and fireplaces. The firm also plans to hire more than 90 new employees from the portfolio of acquired properties, which will drive Morgan’s total employee count to over 2,600 nationwide.

November 5, 2021

Florida Loans Office Southeast

JLL Secures $48.9M Refinancing for Two Office Towers in Fort Lauderdale

by Julia Sanders November 5, 2021

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. — JLL Capital Markets has secured a $48.9 million loan for Tower 101 and Centre 101, two connected Class A office towers near downtown Fort Lauderdale. Melissa Rose and Giancarlo Paone of JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, Greenwich, Conn.-based Ivy Realty, to secure the three-year, floating-rate loan through Rialto Capital Management. The loan was meant to refinance existing debt and fund future capital improvements and leasing costs. Tower 101 is a 21-story office tower that connects to the six-story Centre 101. The properties are collectively 75.6 percent leased. Building amenities include 24-hour security, conference facilities and a courtesy shuttle to the Broward County Courthouse. In 2020, Ivy Realty renovated the property including outfitting the structured parking with electric vehicle charging stations and upgrading the full-service café and common areas, as well as modernizing the exterior entrance. Located at 101 NE 3rd Ave., the towers total 230,757 square feet. The towers are situated close to the Fort Lauderdale Brightline inner-city rail station, which connects to Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.

November 5, 2021

Acquisitions Florida Multifamily Southeast

Fifteen, Meritage Group Sell Apartment Complex in Orlando for $107.8M

by Julia Sanders November 4, 2021

ORLANDO, FLA. — A joint venture between affiliates of Miami-based Fifteen Group and San Francisco-based Meritage Group LP has sold Patterson Court Apartments, a 384-unit multifamily property in Orlando, for $107.8 million. West Hollywood, Calif.-based Trion Properties was the buyer, according to the Orlando Business Journal. Brett Moss and Jaret Turkell of Berkadia represented the seller. Patterson Court offers one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments ranging in size from 772 to 1,312 square feet. Community amenities include a pool, fitness center, grill, picnic area, courtyard, sundeck, business center, clubhouse, conference room and car charging station. Located at 8151 Patterson Woods Drive, the property is situated near Interstates 4 and 417 and Orlando International Airport. Built in 2008, Patterson Court has historically been utilized by Walt Disney World Resort as housing for participants in its Disney College Program, which is an internship program operated by The Walt Disney Co. for college students. The new owner plans to renovate the property.

November 4, 2021

Development Florida Mixed-Use Retail Southeast

Stevens Construction Begins 13,712 SF PopStroke Project in Orlando

by Julia Sanders November 4, 2021

ORLANDO, FLA. — Stevens Construction has begun construction on PopStroke Orlando, a 13,712-square-foot experiential golf and casual dining concept. The project is slated for completion in spring 2022. PopStroke Orlando will be an interactive and competitive golf experience with food and beverage options, including an open-air restaurant with multiple open decks and covered dining areas and bars. The venue will also have a commercial kitchen, restrooms, covered playground, beer garden and lobby with retail space. The project will also include two 18-hole putting courses designed by TGR Design, and a jumbotron screen to display scores and sporting events. Located at 321 N. Alafaya Trail within Waterford Lakes Town Center, PopStroke Orlando will be the fourth PopStroke location to open in Florida. Stevens Construction is currently under construction on a Sarasota location and previously completed PopStroke Fort Myers in September 2020. Bruce Chartrand, Robert Koller and Corrie Cochran of Stevens Construction are overseeing development. MHK Architecture & Planning is the project’s architect.

November 4, 2021

Acquisitions Florida Multifamily Southeast

Berkadia Institutional Solutions Arranges $132.5M Sale of Multifamily Portfolio in West Palm Beach

by Julia Sanders November 3, 2021

WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. — Berkadia Institutional Solutions, a partnership between Berkadia and the apartment brokerage of Moran & Co., has arranged the sale of three multifamily properties in West Palm Beach: Windward at the Villages, The Royal St. George and Village Place. The three properties have a combined 622 units and were sold for a total of $132.5 million. Jaret Turkell, Roberto Pesant, Omar Morales and Jose Mota of Berkadia’s Miami office completed the sale on behalf of the seller, Massachusetts-based Northland Investment Corp. Pennsylvania-based Morgan Properties was the buyer. T.J. Piper of Berkadia’s Philadelphia office secured a bridge loan for the three properties. Located at 1441 Brandywine Road, Windward at the Villages is a 196-unit property that offers one- and two-bedroom floorplans. The units feature private balconies and in-unit washers and dryers. Community amenities include a swimming pool, fitness center, tennis court and a playground. The Royal St. George is a 224-unit property located at 1651 Brandywine Road. The property features one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans with in-unit washers and dryers, walk-in closets and private patios or balconies. Community amenities include a swimming pool, fitness center, picnic area and a dog park. Lastly, Village Place is a 202-unit …

November 3, 2021

Development Florida Multifamily Southeast

Klotz, KABR to Build $85M Apartment Project in South Daytona, Florida

by Julia Sanders November 1, 2021

SOUTH DAYTONA, FLA. — The Klotz Group of Cos., a Jacksonville, Fla.-based private equity real estate investment platform, plans to develop the Halifax Riverfront Residences & Marina, an $85 million mixed-use multifamily and marina project in South Daytona. Klotz, in partnership with KABR, purchased the site in September 2020 for $1.6 million and immediately began working with the City of South Daytona to review and approve the project. The partnership expects to break ground in late 2022, and construction is expected to take about 24 months. Located at 2941 S. Ridgewood Ave., the Halifax Riverfront Residences & Marina will include 330 residential units, more than 15,000 square feet of commercial space and 145 boat slips. The project will have dockside restaurants and a tiki bar.

November 1, 2021

Acquisitions Florida Office Southeast

Cushman & Wakefield Brokers $12.3M Sale of Riverwalk Center Office Property in Jupiter, Florida

by Julia Sanders November 1, 2021

JUPITER, FLA. — Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the sale of Riverwalk Center, a 35,324-square-foot, Class A office building located in Jupiter. ESJ Capital Partners sold the property for $12.3 million. Anthony Librizzi of Cushman & Wakefield represented the buyer, an entity doing business as RJM Jupiter Riverwalk LLC, in the transaction. Librizzi will also oversee leasing at the property. Truist Wealth, a wealth management advisory firm, recently renewed a 10,930-square-foot lease at Riverwalk Center. Truist Wealth has been a tenant at the property since 2005. The new owner of the property will occupy the fifth floor. Located at 150 US Highway 1, Riverwalk Center sits within Jupiter Yacht Club, a master-planned, mixed-use development that includes five condominium buildings, a 23,150-square-foot retail and restaurant building and a protected marina. Built in 2003, the office property offers amenities such as garage parking.

November 1, 2021

Florida Loans Multifamily Southeast

FM Capital Arranges $6.2M Financing of Lincoln Gardens Apartments in Hollywood, Florida

by Julia Sanders November 1, 2021

HOLLYWOOD, FLA. — FM Capital has arranged the $6.2 million financing of Lincoln Gardens Apartments, a 77-unit multifamily community in Hollywood. Sheridan Capital provided the loan, which was structured with an 80 percent loan-to-cost ratio and full-term interest-only payments. Noam Temchin of FM Capital arranged the financing for the borrower, Gelt Team. Located at 2711 Lincoln St., Lincoln Gardens is situated about 3.6 miles from Hollywood Beach, 7.6 miles from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and 10.5 miles from Fort Lauderdale. Built between 1952 and 1987, the property was 80 percent occupied at the time of financing. Community amenities include a pool, courtyard and parking.

November 1, 2021

Acquisitions Florida Retail Southeast

CBRE Arranges $101.7M Sale of Legacy Place Retail Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

by Julia Sanders October 29, 2021

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLA. — CBRE has arranged the sale of Legacy Place, a 425,316-square-foot open-air shopping center in Palm Beach Gardens. A joint venture between Lone Star Funds and Woolbright Development purchased the property for $101.7 million. Casey Rosen and Dennis Carson of CBRE National Retail Partners in Florida represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. Legacy Place was 72 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including Barnes & Noble, Bassett Furniture, Best Buy, Ethan Allen, Michael’s, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Petco, The Container Store and Total Wine & More. Located at 11290 Legacy Ave., Legacy Place is situated near the Interstate 95 interchange and PGA Boulevard. The property is also situated about 10.7 miles from West Palm Beach.

October 29, 2021

Development Florida Multifamily Southeast

Onicx Breaks Ground on $65M Multifamily Development in Orlando’s Lake Nona District

by Julia Sanders October 29, 2021

ORLANDO, FLA. — Onicx Group, a Tampa-based private real estate firm, has broken ground on East Park Village Apartments, a 264-unit multifamily development in the Lake Nona neighborhood of Orlando. The development is predicted to cost $65 million and is slated to be complete in early 2024. East Park Village will be part of a $200 million mixed-use development called East Park Village Development, which will include a 50,000-square-foot medical office building, 150-room hotel and 15,000 square feet of retail spaces. The community will comprise one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans. Community amenities will include a swimming pool with an outdoor kitchen and recreational area, fitness center with spin/yoga room, business center, detached garages and a playground. Located at 10735 Moss Park Road, the project is situated about eight miles from Orlando International Airport, approximately 17 miles from downtown Orlando and 23.7 miles from Walt Disney World Resort. The Lunz Group, a Lakeland, Fla.-based architectural firm, designed the property. Live Oak Contracting is the general contractor for the project.

October 29, 2021

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