Louisiana

Two X Team Partners Complete Northern Tool + Equipment Lease in Louisiana

by John Nelson February 8, 2016

HOUMA, LA. — Venture Commercial Real Estate and SRSA Commercial Real Estate, two X Team International partners, have arranged a 20,023-square-foot lease for Northern Tool + Equipment in Houma. The family-owned and operated chain of hardware stores will occupy space at Houma Power Center, joining Old Navy, Burkes Outlet, Shoe Carnival and Pier 1 Imports. The shopping center is located between Martin Luther King Boulevard and West Main Street. Clay Mote of Venture Commercial and Kirsten Early of SRSA Commercial represented Northern Tool in the lease deal. Austin Lavin of Corporate Realty represented the landlord, Andrew Associates LLC. The Houma store will be Northern Tool’s second location in Louisiana.

February 8, 2016

Louisiana Market Reports Office Southeast Southeast Market Reports

Following Massive Conversions, New Orleans’ Office Market is Taking Shape

by John Nelson February 8, 2016

The New Orleans office market remains dynamic. The city has obviously changed dramatically in the 10 years since Hurricane Katrina and is on a continued path of change going forward. Positive change. In the past 12 to 18 months, more than 1 million square feet of what used to be considered office space in downtown New Orleans has been converted to retail, hotel, residential or multifamily use. Projects such as 225 Baronne Street, the 1100 block of Tulane Avenue, 600 Carondelet Street, Factor’s Row redevelopment and approximately 130,000 square feet of space at 1250 Poydras Street (a 423,000-square-foot, Class A tower) are just a number of examples. More of this space was unoccupied than occupied at the time of the conversions. The most recent of these conversions, 600 Carondolet Street, resulted in the largest absorption of Class A office space in the market. Additionally, URS, now AECOM, leased approximately 70,000 square feet of space in 1515 Poydras, a 530,000-square-foot building located across from the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. In the central business district (CBD), Class A office occupancy is a healthy 90 percent and average rental rates have increased in the past 12 to 24 months to approximately $19 per square foot. …

February 8, 2016

Louisiana Market Reports Retail Southeast Southeast Market Reports

New Orleans’ Retail Market Continues to Thrive 10 Years After Hurricane Katrina

by John Nelson February 1, 2016

New Orleans recently celebrated a significant milestone: the 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina making landfall. Those familiar with the area’s commercial real estate market agree that the city continues to thrive in and around the metro area. Despite a low vacancy rate and shortage of commercial opportunities in downtown proper, competition is fierce for quality properties, and new-to-market retailers have moved into the area. From the market downtown to the immediate suburbs and surrounding parishes, the Big Easy is well-positioned for continuous, steady growth. Sharing a border with New Orleans, Jefferson Parish is the most populous parish in the state. Veterans Memorial Boulevard is a six-lane thoroughfare in Jefferson Parish, which remains the primary retail development corridor in the market with the 120-store Lakeside Shopping Center. One of the most desirable spans of commercial real estate, the seven-mile stretch of highway runs from the airport to the intersection of Jefferson Parish and Orleans Parish. After scouring the market for several years, Trader Joe’s recently announced its first New Orleans metro area store in one of the last undeveloped tracts on Veterans Memorial Boulevard. Another grocery retailer, The Fresh Market, opened its first Jefferson Parish store in July. In addition, the …

February 1, 2016

Louisiana Retail Southeast

RCG Ventures Acquires Power Retail Center in Louisiana

by John Nelson January 18, 2016

LAFAYETTE, LA. — RCG Ventures has purchased Acadiana Square, a 244,768-square-foot power retail center in Lafayette. Located adjacent to Acadiana Mall, the retail center is anchored by T.J. Maxx, Party City, PetSmart and Office Depot. Scott Tarbet represented RCG Ventures internally, and Jim Hamilton and Richard Reid of HFF represented the undisclosed seller.

January 18, 2016

Loans Louisiana Multifamily Southeast

NorthMarq Capital Arranges $16.3M Acquisition Loan for Multifamily Property in Louisiana

by John Nelson January 8, 2016

BOSSIER CITY, LA. — NorthMarq Capital has arranged a $16.3 million acquisition loan for Villaggio, a 239-unit apartment community located in Bossier City. Greg Duvall of NorthMarq Capital’s Kansas City office arranged the loan through Freddie Mac on behalf of the borrower. In addition to its apartment residences, Villaggio features retail and office space.

January 8, 2016

Hospitality Louisiana Southeast

Hodges Ward Elliott Brokers Sale of Q&C Hotel in New Orleans

by John Nelson December 22, 2015

NEW ORLEANS — Hodges Ward Elliott has arranged the sale of the Q&C Hotel and Bar in downtown New Orleans. KBS SOR II Q&C Property LLC, a joint venture between KBS Strategic Opportunity REIT II and Dallas-based Encore Hospitality LLC, purchased the 196-room hotel for an undisclosed price. Fully renovated in 2014, the boutique hotel features 2,600 square feet of flexible meeting space, a restaurant and bar, valet and self-parking and a 24-hour fitness center. Currently an independent hotel, the property will be franchised under the Marriott Autograph brand. Following the sale, Encore Hospitality will manage the hotel.

December 22, 2015

Industrial Louisiana Southeast

Monmouth Purchases FedEx Industrial Facility in New Orleans MSA for $18.4M

by John Nelson December 3, 2015

COVINGTON, LA. — Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corp., a publicly traded industrial REIT based in Freehold, N.J., has purchased a 175,315-square-foot industrial facility for $18.4 million. Located at 450 Northpointe Court in Covington, a suburb of New Orleans, the distribution center is net-leased for 10 years to FedEx Ground Packaging System Inc. The property is situated on a 19.2-acre lot near I-12 and the Port of New Orleans. This is the first acquisition in Louisiana for Monmouth, which now owns 14.4 million square feet of industrial space in 29 states.

December 3, 2015

Loans Louisiana Multifamily Southeast

Greystone Provides $30.6M Construction Loan for Apartment Community in Louisiana

by John Nelson November 17, 2015

PRAIRIEVILLE, LA. — Greystone has provided a $30.6 million construction loan for Manchac Lake Apartments, a 272-unit luxury multifamily community that is set to be built in Prairieville. Donny Rosenberg of Greystone originated the FHA-insured loan on behalf of the borrower, Noland McKay Manchac LP. The loan features a 40-year term following the initial construction period. Upon completion, the property will feature a business center, clubhouse with fitness center, indoor sport court, beach approach pool and detached garages.

November 17, 2015

Loans Louisiana Retail Southeast Uncategorized

HFF Arranges $27.7M Refinancing of Grocery-Anchored Shopping Center in New Orleans

by John Nelson November 13, 2015

NEW ORLEANS — HFF has arranged a $27.7 million loan for Algiers Plaza, a recently renovated, 236,389-square-foot shopping center located along General deGaulle Drive in New Orleans. The Winn Dixie-anchored shopping center has recently added Petco, Ross Dress for Less, T.J. Maxx and Burke’s to its tenant roster. Existing tenants include Payless Shoe Source, Buffalo Wild Wings, Mattress Firm and Walgreens. Algiers Plaza was 85 percent leased at the time of financing. De’On Collins and Travis Anderson of HFF arranged the floating-rate loan through BBVA Compass on behalf of the borrower, N3 Real Estate. N3 will use the loan proceeds to pay off a construction loan, acquire all of the minority partnership interests and fund future capital improvements and leasing costs at the property.

November 13, 2015

Louisiana Retail Southeast

Venture Commercial Brokers Sale of Shopping Center in Shreveport

by John Nelson October 16, 2015

SHREVEPORT, LA. — Dallas-based Venture Commercial Real Estate has brokered the sale of Shoppes at Bellemead, an upscale, 79,328-square-foot shopping center located at the northeast quadrant of Youree Drive and East 70th Street in Shreveport. The property’s tenant roster includes Talbots, Chico’s, Ann Taylor Loft, White House Black Market, J. Jill, Soma and Charming Charlie. Jonathan Cooper, Christopher Gibbons, Don Miller, John Zikos and Cheryl Hill of Venture Commercial, along with Shreveport-based Vintage Realty Co., brokered the transaction. An undisclosed buyer purchased Shoppes at Bellemead from WFB/Shoppes at Bellemead LLC, a partnership involving Vintage Realty Co., for an undisclosed price.

October 16, 2015

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