Florida

Orlando Finds Strength as One of Nation’s Top Multifamily Markets

by John Nelson September 11, 2023

Orlando remains one of the strongest multifamily markets nationally despite the slowdown being experienced in commercial real estate at large. Its strength is largely defined by growth in rent, supply, upcoming development opportunities, employment and the local economy, which have all contributed to healthy fundamentals. Being a top U.S. tourism destination has also helped with more than 74 million visitors coming to Orlando in 2022. Local tourism has created 212,000 jobs as of year-end 2021, and the city is home to nine world-renowned theme parks that are frequented by tourists. Orlando has also proven to be a very attractive and viable place to live long-term. The city is the fourth-largest in Florida, with an estimated population of more than 312,200 in 2023 and over 2 million within the metropolitan statistical area (MSA). The area’s population growth has supported multifamily growth opportunities, ensuring there is a vast renter pool and demand for the inventory that continues to be delivered. That has propelled rent growth up with submarkets like Colonial Town and Florida Center North, which are still posting year-over-year increases between 10 and 16 percent, significantly higher than the national average. Overall supply has also held up well with 6,103 units …

September 11, 2023

Development Florida Multifamily Southeast

LCOR to Develop 42-Story Apartment Tower in Miami’s Edgewater Neighborhood

by John Nelson September 8, 2023

MIAMI — LCOR has announced plans for a 544-unit apartment tower located at 1775 Biscayne Blvd. in the Edgewater neighborhood of Miami, pending approval from the Miami Urban Development Review Board (UDRB). Upon completion, the development will feature studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom residences across 42 stories, as well as 50,000 square feet of amenity space, 10,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space and a 628-space parking garage. ODP Architects is designing the project, with interiors designed by KAS. Amenities will include a rooftop pool, fitness center, tenant lounges and coworking spaces and a gaming area. Construction is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2024. The project marks the firm’s first ground-up development in the state of Florida.

September 8, 2023

Development Florida Multifamily Southeast

Greystar Opens Ltd. Champions Ridge Apartments in Metro Orlando

by John Nelson September 8, 2023

DAVENPORT, FLA. — Greystar Real Estate Partners has opened Ltd. Champions Ridge, an apartment community in Davenport, roughly 34 miles outside of Orlando. Marking the second Ltd.-branded property, the development features one-, two- and three-bedroom units ranging from 798 to 1,245 square feet. Amenities at the community include a swimming pool and gym. Rental rates will be lower than typical for Class A multifamily properties in the area, according to Greystar, with the company promising limited future rent increases.

September 8, 2023

Affordable Housing Development Florida Loans Multifamily Southeast

Pinnacle Obtains $47.8M Financing for Affordable Housing Development in Hollywood, Florida

by John Nelson September 6, 2023

HOLLYWOOD, FLA. — Pinnacle has obtained $47.8 million in financing for the development of the second phase of Pinnacle 441, a 100-unit affordable housing project in Hollywood. The eight-story building will be situated at 6028 Johnson St., a site that previously housed a trailer park and sits adjacent to Phase I of Pinnacle 441. Pinnacle plans to break ground on Phase II this month and wrap up construction in approximately 16 months. The property will feature one-, two- and three-bedroom units, as well as one live-work space with commercial frontage along Johnson Street. Units will be reserved for individuals and families earning up to 60 percent of Broward County’s median income. Amenities for both phases will include a fitness facility, virtual reality gaming room and indoor/covered outdoor lounge. Amenities unique to Phase II will include indoor meeting space and a cyber lounge. Funding sources for Phase II of Pinnacle 41 include tax credit equity financing and construction debt from Bank of America, tax-exempt bonds issued by Broward County Housing Finance Authority, permanent financing from Citibank, $10 million in gap financing from Broward County, $1 million from the City of Hollywood and $6.6 million from Florida Housing Finance Corp.

September 6, 2023

Florida Leasing Activity Office Southeast

Cushman & Wakefield Arranges 128,450 SF Office Lease Renewal at Wells Fargo Center in Downtown Miami

by John Nelson September 6, 2023

MIAMI — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged a 128,450-square-foot office lease renewal at Wells Fargo Center in downtown Miami on behalf of the landlord, an affiliate of MetLife Inc. The tenant is global law firm Greenberg Traurig, which occupies five floors at the 47-story tower. The lease renewal is the largest office lease in Miami over the past five years, according to Cushman & Wakefield. Brian Gale, Ryan Holtzman, Andrew Trench and Edward Quinon of Cushman & Wakefield represented the landlord in the lease negotiations. Michael Shuler, Jeremy Hakala and Clay Sidner of Newmark represented the tenant. Over the past nine months, the Cushman & Wakefield team has executed over 250,000 square feet of leasing transactions, bringing Wells Fargo Center to 93 percent occupancy.

September 6, 2023

Acquisitions Florida Hospitality Southeast

Newbond Holdings Acquires 130-Room Aloft Hotel in Downtown Tampa

by Hayden Spiess September 5, 2023

TAMPA, FLA. — Newbond Holdings has acquired Aloft Tampa Downtown Hotel, a 130-room hotel located on the Riverwalk in downtown Tampa. Amenities at the property include a waterfront pool and gym, corporate meeting and event space and a bar and lounge. The acquisition brings Newbond’s footprint along the riverfront, which also includes the Hotel Tampa Riverwalk, to more than 700 hotel rooms. JLL arranged acquisition financing on behalf of Newbond, which plans to implement renovations to the guest rooms, public areas and pool deck. Plasencia Group represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. The sales price was not disclosed.

September 5, 2023

Acquisitions Florida Retail Southeast

Terra Sells 16000 Pines Market Retail Center in Florida for $56M

by Hayden Spiess September 5, 2023

PEMBROKE PINES, FLA. — Terra has sold 16000 Pines Market, a 135,000-square-foot retail center located in Pembroke Pines, for $56 million. Situated on 13.2 acres and developed between 2020 and 2022, the property was fully leased at the time of sale. Publix anchors the center, whose other tenants include Crunch Fitness, Burlington, First Watch Café, Verizon Wireless, Everglades Family Dental, Tropical Smoothie Café, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, Jersey Mike’s Subs and MD-Now Urgent Care Center. The property also features two standalone parcels that house a U.S. post office and Regions Bank. Mark Gilbert and Adam Feinstein of Cushman & Wakefield represented Terra in the transaction. Apollo Realty Income Solutions (ARIS) acquired the property.

September 5, 2023

Florida Leasing Activity Office Southeast

Alvarez & Marsal Capital Signs Lease at 12-Story Office Development in West Palm Beach

by Hayden Spiess September 5, 2023

WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. — Alvarez & Marsal Capital (AMC) has signed a lease at 300 Banyan, a 12-story office development currently under construction in West Palm Beach. Situated within Brand Atlantic and Wheelock Street Capital’s Banyan & Olive development, the property includes six floors of office space, as well as an 8,000-square-foot restaurant and six-story parking garage. The building features 20,000-square-foot floor plates with shaded private terraces on every other floor, floor-to-ceiling glass and ceiling heights of over 13 feet. Amenities at the building include an indoor-outdoor gym, loggia and lounge and golf simulator lounge.

September 5, 2023

Development Florida Mixed-Use Southeast

ANF Group Tops Out First Phase of 43-Acre Mixed-Use Development in Delray Beach, Florida

by John Nelson September 1, 2023

DELRAY BEACH, FLA. — Construction firm ANF Group Inc. has topped out the first phase of Parks at Delray, a 43-acre mixed-use development underway at 2100 S. Congress Ave. in Delray Beach. Upon completion, the property will feature residential, retail and office space. The 747-unit residential portion will feature one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments ranging from 580 to 1,400 square feet, as well as three-bedroom townhomes ranging from 1,670 to 1,770 square feet. Retail space at the development will total roughly 40,000 square feet, and the office building will comprise 68,000 square feet. ANF is completing the project on behalf of the developers, 13th Floor Investments, Key International, CDS International Holdings and Wexford Capital. MSA Architects is the architect, and CIBC Bank is providing construction financing. Construction began in March of this year, and Phase I is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2025.

September 1, 2023

Acquisitions Florida Multifamily Southeast

EPC, Belay Sell 361-Unit Captiva Club Apartment Community in Tampa

by John Nelson September 1, 2023

TAMPA, FLA. — Eagle Property Capital (EPC) and Belay Investment Group have sold Captiva Club Apartments, a 361-unit multifamily community located at 4401 Club Captiva Drive in Tampa. Built in 1973, the property comprises apartments in one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities at the community include a clubhouse, two swimming pools, two dog parks, a business center and onsite laundry. The partners acquired the property in 2016 and implemented $4.3 million in capital improvements, including the addition of 17 new units. The buyer and sales price were not disclosed.

September 1, 2023

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