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Multifamily Investors Need to Capitalize on ‘Golden Window’ to Buy Below Replacement Cost, Say InterFace Panelists

by John Nelson

The method to buy below replacement cost is a tried-and-true investment strategy among real estate investors that allows them to capitalize on short-term fluctuations in the market in order to lock in long-term value. Grant Russell, director of investments at AvalonBay Communities Inc., said that multifamily investors today are in a “golden window” because they can acquire a Class A property for less than what it costs to develop the same community from the ground-up, all things being held equal. “Deals are trading for higher than yesterday’s costs and below today’s costs; these are win-win transactions,” added Russell. “If a developer capitalized the deal a few years ago then they’re selling for a profit, and the buyer is able to acquire these deals for below today’s costs.” These win-win deals are becoming few and far between in today’s environment of elevated interest rates. While buyers are seeking strong yields in their investments, sellers are seeking profitability, and the middle ground has become narrower as those two motivations don’t overlap as often, especially compared to 24 to 36 months ago when interest rates were at historic lows. “In 2021-2022, properties were trading like commodities to some extent — they were two-year …

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Merritt Properties Delivers 213,800 SF Industrial Park in Garner, North Carolina

by John Nelson

GARNER, N.C. — Merritt Properties has delivered 42 Crossing, a three-building industrial park in the Raleigh suburb of Garner that spans 213,800 square feet. Situated on 22 acres near I-40 and I-540, the park’s facilities feature 18- to 24-foot clear heights, rear-loaded docks and drive-in capabilities. 42 Crossing also offers incubator warehouses that are ideal for companies seeking 1,800 to 3,600 square feet of small-bay industrial space. These move-in ready facilities include two offices, a bathroom, a climate-controlled warehouse and at-grade drive-in access. Committed tenants at 42 Crossing include Quartz America (12,629 square feet); C. E Gandee (1,800 square feet); The Spa Haus (1,800 square feet); Choufani & Bailey Roofing (1,800 square feet); Fibrezone USA (1,800 square feet); Dock, Door, & Grille Solutions (1,800 square feet); JMO Import Automotive (1,800 square feet); Konecranes (1,800 square feet); and Pickles and Play (18,350 square feet), marking the company’s third indoor pickleball facility at a Merritt property.

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PruittHealth Breaks Ground on $385.5M Redevelopment of Seniors Housing Campus in Raleigh

by John Nelson

RALEIGH, N.C. — PruittHealth has broken ground on a $385.5 million redevelopment project at The Oaks at Whitaker Glen, a seniors housing property in Raleigh. Upon completion, the continuing care retirement community (CCRC) property will comprise 246 independent living units in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts; 82 assisted living apartments; and a new, 106-bed skilled nursing center. The campus, which spans 20 acres, will also feature public-facing retail stores and healthcare space. The Oaks at Whitaker Glen is accepting preconstruction reservations now. A construction timeline was not released.

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JLL Brokers Sale of 166,653 SF Landmark at North Hills Office Building in Raleigh

by John Nelson

RALEIGH, N.C. — JLL Capital Markets has brokered the sale of Landmark at North Hills, a 166,653-square-foot office building located at 4601 Six Forks Road in Raleigh. A joint venture between Edgewater Ventures and Northridge Capital acquired the property for an undisclosed price. Ryan Clutter, Daniel Flynn, C.J. Liuzzo and Sarah Holloway of JLL represented the seller, BentallGreenOak (BGO), in the transaction. Dennis Hurley, Hillman Duncan and Patti Autry of JLL will manage leasing at the property on behalf of the new ownership. Landmark at North Hills, which sits on seven acres and comprises two five-story buildings connected by a sky bridge, was 84.3 percent leased at the time of sale.

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Goodegg Investments Acquires 250-Unit Crowne Club Apartments in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

by John Nelson

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Goodegg Investments has acquired Crowne Club Apartments, a 250-unit multifamily community located in Winston-Salem. Built in 1995, the property is situated near the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. The buyer purchased the property through its Goodegg Wealth Fund II and Goodegg Growth Fund III. “Our investors love strong value-add assets like this one,” says Julie Lam, CEO of Goodegg. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. According to Apartments.com, Crowne Club features one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments ranging in size from 850 to 1,400 square feet. Amenities include a swimming pool, fitness center, playground and a clubhouse.

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CBRE Arranges Two Retail Leases in Raleigh for ParTee Shack Totaling 36,590 SF

by John Nelson

RALEIGH, N.C. — CBRE has arranged two new retail leases in Raleigh on behalf of ParTee Shack, a miniature golf-focused entertainment concept. ParTee will occupy 19,590 square feet at Celebration at Six Forks and 17,000 square feet at Capital Marketplace. These mark the second and third locations in the city for the brand. Jon Stanley of CBRE represented the tenant in both lease negotiations. Charlie Coyne of CBRE represented the landlord of Capital Marketplace, Finmarc Management, and Tiffany Barrier of CBRE represented the landlord of Celebration at Six Forks, FCA Partners. Founded in 2020, ParTee offers miniature golf, go-karts, laser tag, arcade and virtual reality games, as well as food and alcoholic beverages.

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Capital Square Purchases 113-Unit Build-to-Rent Residential Community in Castle Hayne, North Carolina

by John Nelson

CASTLE HAYNE, N.C. — Capital Square has purchased Sidbury Station, a newly constructed build-to-rent (BTR) residential community located at 6105 Dichondra Road in Castle Hayne, part of the Wilmington metropolitan statistical area. The sales price was not disclosed. Delivered last year by homebuilding giant D.R. Horton, the community features 113 detached single-family rental (SFR) homes, as well as a resort-style swimming pool, fitness center, clubhouse, sport court and a playground. Sidbury Station’s homes average 1,829 square feet in size with floor plans ranging from three to five bedrooms. Features include granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, full-size washers and dryers, walk-in closets, smart home integration, backyards and attached two-car garages. Sidbury Station represents Capital Square’s fifth BTR offering for its Section 1031/Delaware statutory trust (DST) program and the eighth BTR project for its private equity group. The community was acquired on behalf of CS1031 Sidbury Station BFR Housing DST, which seeks to raise equity from accredited investors.

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JLL Arranges $85M Construction Financing for West End II Multifamily Development in Downtown Raleigh

by John Nelson

RALEIGH, N.C. — JLL has arranged $33.6 million of joint venture equity and $51.4 million in debt financing for the development of West End II, a 252-unit luxury apartment development underway in downtown Raleigh’s West End neighborhood. The equity partner is an investment fund from South America and the lender is an unnamed national life insurance company. Travis Anderson, Warren Johnson, Ryan Pride and Jovi Rodriguez of JLL arranged the equity placement and debt on behalf of the borrower, locally based Kane Realty Corp. Located at 510 W. Cabarrus St., West End II represents the second phase of Kane Realty’s redevelopment of the former Clancy & Theys headquarters building. Phase I, Platform Apartments, is currently in lease-up. Designed by Dwell Design Studio, West End II will feature luxury apartments ranging from one- to three-bedroom layouts, as well as high-end amenities and 4,000 square feet of flexible retail space. The construction timeline for the project was not disclosed.

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CBRE Arranges Five Industrial Leases at 42 West Business Park in Metro Raleigh

by John Nelson

CLAYTON, N.C. — CBRE has arranged five new leases at 42 West Business Park, a newly developed flex/light industrial property in Clayton, 17 miles outside downtown Raleigh. Delivered at the end of 2023, the development comprises two warehouses totaling 125,000 square feet. Habitat for Humanity of Wake County will occupy the entirety of Building 1, which totals 25,000 square feet. Together, the tenants will occupy 65,787 square feet, bringing the property to over 50 percent occupancy. Austin Nagy and John Hogan of CBRE represented the landlord, Charlotte-based Pace Commercial, in the lease negotiations.

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Ziegler Arranges $76.2M Bond Financing for Seniors Housing Community in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

by John Nelson

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Ziegler has arranged $76.2 million in bond financing for Carolina Meadows, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Chapel Hill, part of the Raleigh-Durham metropolitan area. Carolina Meadows was formed in 1983 to develop, own and manage the community. The property features 476 independent living units, 78 assisted living units (95 beds in operation) and 78 skilled nursing units (86 beds in operation). This ranks Carolina Meadows as the 20th largest nonprofit, single-site CCRC in the country, according to the 2023 LeadingAge-Ziegler 200. Carolina Meadows plans to develop, own and operate a replacement nursing facility that will total approximately 122,000 square feet. The project will bring a progressive new care model to Carolina Meadows and will include a total of 90 beds, comprised seven 12-person households with the possibility of dual-occupancy in one unit in six of the households. Each unique household is designed to resemble a home, and include a living room, kitchen, den and direct access to outdoor spaces. Upon completion of the project, which is scheduled for April 2026, Carolina Meadows will transfer residents from its existing health center to the new health center.

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