Kentucky

Doster Breaks Ground on 312-Unit Apartment Community in Lexington

by Camren Skelton January 12, 2018

LEXINGTON, KY. — Doster Construction Co. has broken ground on Springs at Hamburg, a 312-unit apartment community in Lexington. The project is the general contractor’s fifth multifamily project with Continental Properties, the developer, owner and operator. Kahler Slater Experience Design is the architect of record for the project. The new 360,364-square-foot development includes 14 buildings and private, townhome-style entrances in each unit. Community amenities include a resort-style pool, fitness center, clubhouse and four parking garage buildings. Doster expects to complete construction in the summer of 2019.

January 12, 2018

Hospitality Kentucky Southeast

Huff, Niehaus & Associates Negotiates $3.9M Sale of Hotel in Northern Kentucky

by Camren Skelton January 10, 2018

FLORENCE, KY. — Huff, Niehaus & Associates Inc. has arranged the $3.9 million sale of the Microtel Inn & Suites Florence/Cincinnati Airport in Florence, a city in northern Kentucky. The 83-room, Wyndham-branded hotel is located roughly 15 miles from downtown Cincinnati. The hotel features complimentary breakfast, a fitness center, meeting room and a free airport shuttle. Brandt Niehaus of Huff, Niehaus & Associates arranged the transaction. Other terms of the deal were not disclosed.

January 10, 2018

Kentucky Loans Multifamily Southeast

KeyBank Secures $73.3M Acquisition Loan for 600-Unit Multifamily Asset in Louisville

by Camren Skelton December 13, 2017

LOUISVILLE, KY. — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has arranged a $73.3 million Freddie Mac loan for the acquisition of Mallard Crossing, a 600-unit multifamily property located at 400 Mallard Creek Road in Louisville. Louisville Business First reports Lifestyle Communities acquired the asset from M.F. Mallard Crossing KY LLC, an affiliate of Blackstone Group, in November. Tim Migchelbrink of KeyBank arranged the adjustable-rate loan with four years of interest-only payments on behalf of the borrower. Mallard Crossing was constructed in two phases starting in 1991, and includes 51 two- and three-story garden-style apartment buildings. Community amenities include indoor and outdoor basketball courts, a theater room, two swimming pools, grilling deck, sauna, two dog parks and tennis courts.

December 13, 2017

Kentucky Office Southeast

CBRE Arranges 105,138 SF Lease for Data Solutions Provider in Louisville

by Camren Skelton December 4, 2017

LOUISVILLE, KY. — CBRE has arranged a 105,138-square-foot lease for Appriss, a provider of data and analytics solutions, at 9901 Linn Station Road in Louisville. David Hardy of CBRE represented Appriss in the transaction, and Marc Barlow of CBRE represented the landlord, Gearing Capital Partners. Appriss is set to occupy the new space in July 2018, moving from its current headquarters at 10401 Linn Station Road, where it leases approximately 90,000 square feet. The firm will also be moving its data center and IT operations from the Eastpoint development to the new location. Appriss will occupy five floors at the new space. In addition, building ownership will invest in renovations to the property, including an updated lobby and entrance, renovated restrooms on each of the Appris floors and a new fitness center, conference center and outdoor lounge. Swope Design Group is handling the renovation design.

December 4, 2017

Industrial Kentucky Market Reports Southeast Southeast Market Reports

Louisville Industrial Market Benefits from its Interstate Connectivity

by John Nelson November 13, 2017

Louisville has a lot going for it when it comes to logistics. In addition to its prime location on the Ohio River, the city benefits from three major interstates running through it: Interstates 64, 65 and 71. I-65 is considered a Tier 1 Corridor due to the high volume of trucks that travel over this route, connecting Chicago and Indianapolis through Louisville to the Southern states. Louisville’s location also allows companies to reach 60 percent of the country’s population within a 12-hour drive. Perhaps most importantly, Louisville is home to UPS Worldport, the largest automated package handling facility in the world, and the center point of UPS’s worldwide air network. More than 300 flights arrive and depart daily, and the hub processes roughly two million packages a day and more than 4 million during peak holiday shipping season. E-commerce lives here and UPS offers customers the ability to drop shipments at Worldport much later in the day, compared to other cities, while still providing next morning/day delivery. Louisville is not only a great logistics hub, it has a strong manufacturing base. Louisville is home to GE Appliance Park and two Ford Plants: Louisville Assembly Plant and Kentucky Truck Plant. Louisville …

November 13, 2017

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Louisville’s Multifamily Market Proves It’s Better to Arrive Late than Never

by John Nelson November 6, 2017

Sometimes there are benefits to being late to the party. Louisville, having lagged behind larger surrounding cities in multifamily development post-recession, is now experiencing a boom in apartment construction, much of which is being supplied by out-of-state developers. For similar reasons, including Louisville’s sustained economic growth fueled by continued strength as an international distribution center alongside a stable manufacturing base, national investor demand for Louisville multifamily properties has intensified. Traditionally known for the Kentucky Derby and the bourbon industry, Louisville is now raising eyebrows with a growing population, robust job growth and balanced multifamily supply and demand. Big Business, Jobs At the heart of this burgeoning story is UPS Worldport, the primary global air hub for the world’s largest package delivery company. UPS, the largest private employer in Kentucky, continues to expand its presence in Louisville, having recently announced a $310 million expansion of its Centennial hub sorting facility. Ford Motor also recently announced that it is investing $900 million in its Kentucky Truck Plant, in addition to the $1.3 billion and 2,000 jobs created at that plant in late 2015 to build Ford Super Duty trucks. Additionally, Qingdao Haier Co., having acquired Louisville-based GE Appliances in June 2016, announced …

November 6, 2017

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Louisville Experiences New Retail Development Across the Metro Area

by John Nelson October 30, 2017

Louisville’s evolving retail market has presented a mix of new development and infill redevelopment opportunities that have created a substantial amount of activity in targeted areas. While rents and absorption activity have fluctuated, several of these new developments have proven that well-designed, experiential retail projects can still gain traction and create the buzz necessary for successful brick-and-mortar retail. No project in Louisville encapsulates this more than the Whiskey Row project that is taking place downtown in the central business district (CBD). It has been several years since retail development or retailers have ventured downtown, but this new project has created the level of excitement that has attracted national retailers. The driving force behind Whiskey Row is the tourism industry centered around Louisville’s well-known bourbon scene. The $30 million mixed-use project will be a redevelopment of former distilleries, with the developer preserving and restoring the historic facades, while building out world-class retail, restaurant and office space in the existing structures. The entire project will consist of 24,000 square feet of retail. With new distilleries and restaurants opening around the mixed-use development, retailers have been drawn by the foot traffic that will undoubtedly be delivered by tourists traveling to Louisville for the …

October 30, 2017

Kentucky Multifamily Southeast Student Housing

Campus First Acquires 649-Bed Student Housing Community Near University of Kentucky

by Camren Skelton October 13, 2017

LEXINGTON, KY. — Campus First Student Living, CF Real Estate Services’ student housing development and management division, has acquired The LEX, a 649-bed student housing project located near the University of Kentucky campus. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. The mid-rise property is walkable to campus and downtown Lexington. The property opened in 2009 with 266 units and contains 23,444 square feet of retail space. Atlanta-based Campus First is planning $2.5 million in renovations for the property, and estimates the work will begin prior to the 2018-19 academic year. The renovation will include the addition of VIP suites that will have granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, new kitchen hardware, subway-style tile backsplashes and new lighting. The clubhouse and office space will also be renovated, adding private study rooms, shared conference rooms and a new fitness studio and center.

October 13, 2017

Hospitality Kentucky Southeast

Huff, Niehaus & Associates Arranges $4.4M Sale of Hampton Inn in Horse Cave, Kentucky

by Camren Skelton October 2, 2017

HORSE CAVE, KY. — Huff, Niehaus & Associates, a member of Hotel Brokers International, has arranged the $4.4 million sale of a Hampton Inn in Horse Cave. The Louisville-based company arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, Dhami, Sohal & Sehgal Properties LLC. The 101-room hotel was sold in conjunction with a Ten-X auction to an undisclosed buyer. The new owner will rebrand the property and operate it as a newly flagged Holiday Inn Express, after undergoing a “Formula Blue” renovation. The Holiday Inn Express design prototype was launched in 2014 as a standard for Holiday Inn Express hotels. The prototype conversion focuses on implementing open, linear common spaces, brightly colored accent pieces and smart, efficient furniture and other essentials.

October 2, 2017

Industrial Kentucky Southeast

Hillwood, Al. Neyer to Deliver 1.7 MSF Industrial Development in Northern Kentucky

by Camren Skelton September 20, 2017

ERLANGER, KY. — Hillwood, in partnership with Cincinnati-based developer Al. Neyer, has unveiled plans to develop Erlanger Commerce Center, a distribution center that will include two speculative buildings totaling more than 1.7 million square feet. Situated at the intersection of Interstates 75 and 275 in Erlanger, the property is located a few miles from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. Construction on Building 1, totaling 779,922 square feet, will begin in 2018. The building will feature 36-foot clear heights, ESFR sprinkler systems, cross-dock configuration, 159 trailer storage spaces and 350 car parking spaces.

September 20, 2017

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