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Joint Venture Unveils Plans to Build 357-Unit Multifamily Community Within Fenton Mixed-Use Project Near Raleigh

by Alex Tostado July 9, 2020

CARY, N.C. — A joint venture between Hines, Columbia Development and USAA Real Estate has unveiled plans for The Canopy at Fenton, a 357-unit multifamily community situated within the 69-acre Fenton development in Cary. The property will stand six stories high and offer studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. In addition, 47 of the apartments will provide private terraces and loft-style units will be available on the ground floor. Communal amenities will include a fitness center, coworking lounge, clubroom, pool, pool deck and five common terraces that overlook the shops and eateries of Fenton. The developers expect to begin preleasing in spring 2022 with delivery slated for later in 2022. Construction on Fenton’s other components is expected to be completed in fall 2021. Previously announced retail tenants include anchors Wegmans and CMX CineBistro, as well as Sephora, Bailey’s Fine Jewelry, Superica and Honeysuckle Gelato. Phase I will include approximately 345,000 square feet of retail and entertainment space, 170,000 square feet of office space, The Canopy at Fenton and a 175-room boutique hotel. The mixed-use project will be located at the intersection of Interstate 40 and Cary Towne Boulevard, three miles from downtown Cary and eight miles southwest of downtown …

July 9, 2020

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Alliance Residential to Build 260-Unit Apartment Complex in North Charlotte

by Alex Tostado July 8, 2020

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Alliance Residential has purchased 10.8 acres to develop Broadstone Highland Creek, a planned 260-unit multifamily community in north Charlotte’s Highland Creek neighborhood. The community will offer one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans averaging 991 square feet. Communal amenities will include a pool, clubroom, dog park and a fitness center, as well as 8,000 square feet of ground-level retail space. The property is located at 5050 Ridge Road, 14 miles north of downtown Charlotte. Alliance Residential expects to break ground later this year and open the community in early 2022. The project team includes architect Cline Design Associates and civil engineer McAdams Co.

July 8, 2020

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KKR Acquires Two Amazon-Occupied Distribution Centers Near Milwaukee, Charlotte for $260M

by Taylor Williams July 6, 2020

KENOSHA, WIS. AND KANNAPOLIS, N.C. — KKR (NYSE: KKR), a global investment firm based in New York City, has acquired two e-commerce distribution centers totaling approximately 2.5 million square feet for $260 million. One of the properties is located in Kenosha, approximately 30 miles south of Milwaukee. The other is in Kannapolis, approximately 25 miles northeast of Charlotte. In a release, KKR said that the properties were both 100 percent leased to a “high-quality, investment-grade tenant on a long-term basis.” Multiple news outlets, including both the Milwaukee Business Journal and the Charlotte Business Journal, report that Amazon is the occupant of both facilities. Regarding the Wisconsin facility, KKR acquired the 1.5 million-square-foot complex for $176 million, or $115 per square foot, according to the Milwaukee Business Journal. Prologis sold the two-building property, which is located off Interstate 94. The 1 million-square-foot facility in North Carolina is known as CLT 3 and sold for $84 million. The seller was not disclosed. “The current environment will lead to continued acceleration of e-commerce penetration which drives demand for large, modern distribution centers like the ones we are acquiring,” says Roger Morales, partner and head of Americas acquisitions at KKR. “Logistics real estate represents …

July 6, 2020

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Pain Felt in Charlotte Retail Sector, But Phased Reopenings Give Market Hope

by John Nelson July 6, 2020

The COVID-19 outbreak had a tremendous impact on retail across the country, and Charlotte was no exception. As stores were forced to close, business owners had to devise creative ways to operate during the pandemic. Rent deferral, Paycheck Protection Program funds, layoffs and furloughs were some of the ways owners addressed cash flow. Many restaurants faced questions regarding takeout, delivery service, menu adjustments, table spacing and employee safety. Enhanced cleaning procedures, payment procedures, marketing adjustments and general overall operations were other issues facing many restaurants and retailers. Restaurants with drive-thrus and takeout, as well as ones capable of adding “COVID-19-friendly” delivery options, were able to remain open, albeit with decreased sales volume. Despite all efforts, the trickle-down effect will likely cause several restaurants and retailers to permanently close and not survive this downturn at all. As Phase I and II of North Carolina’s economic reopening went into effect and additional stores began to reopen in some capacity, retailers began to adapt to new ways to operate with safety protocols in place. As a result, more discounts and flash sales were offered, and curbside pick-up became a prevalent way to shop. The next six months should reveal how the COVID-19 pandemic …

July 6, 2020

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Bellwether Enterprise Closes $294.2M in Financing for 22 Manufactured Housing Communities Nationwide

by Amy Works July 2, 2020

DENVER — Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital has closed four transactions totaling $294.2 million in Fannie Mae loans for manufactured housing communities across the United States. MJ Vukovich of Bellwether’s Denver office, along with Ghazy Grijalva of the firm’s Chicago office, arranged the deals. In total the financing covers 5,554 pad sites across the five transactions. The deals include: A $28 million loan for two manufactured housing assets located in Montana on behalf of a Utah-based operator. A $23.2 million loan for a community located in Wyoming on behalf of an operator based in California and Colorado A $193.3 million loan for a portfolio of 13 properties located in the Rocky Mountain and Southern regions on behalf of a Colorado-based operator. A $46 million loan for five communities located in various states on behalf of a Utah-based operator. A $3.7 million Fannie Mae loan for a property located in North Carolina on behalf of a North Carolina-based operator. Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital is the commercial and multifamily mortgage banking subsidiary of Enterprise Community Investment.

July 2, 2020

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Healthcare Firm Centene to Develop $1B East Coast Headquarters in Charlotte

by Alex Tostado July 2, 2020

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Healthcare firm Centene Corp. has announced plans for its $1 billion East Coast headquarters in Charlotte. At full build-out, scheduled for 2032, the six-building campus will comprise 1 million square feet of office space, a fitness center, auditorium, multiple dining options, childcare center and Centene Tech University, a standalone building that will be used for corporate learning and development. The St. Louis-based company plans to break ground on the project in August. The campus will be built in phases, with Phase I scheduled for completion in the second half of 2022. Phase I will house 3,000 employees who will fill roles in information technology, finance, compliance, health economics, business analytics, human resources and clinical positions, with salaries averaging $100,089 annually. “Charlotte has great talent, excellent infrastructure and a real commitment to sustainable development,” says Michael Neidorff, chairman, president and CEO of Centene, a Medicaid-managed care organization. In 2024, Centene plans to begin construction of Phase II, which will accommodate another 3,000 employees. Charleston, South Carolina-based LS3P Architects designed the campus. The general contractor is St. Louis-based Clayco. LandDesign is the site planner and Uzun+Case is the structural engineer. Syska Hennessy Group will be providing the mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire …

July 2, 2020

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Ambling Sells 20-Property Multifamily Portfolio in Georgia, Carolinas for $106M

by Alex Tostado June 30, 2020

VALDOSTA, GA. — Ambling has sold a 20-property affordable housing multifamily portfolio spanning Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina for $106 million. The portfolio totals 1,763 units and sold to three separate buyers. Preservation Partners Development purchased 12 communities in Georgia. Six of the communities are currently undergoing substantial rehabilitation that will include updated interiors, as well as updated and improved community spaces. Infinity Real Estate Advisors LLC acquired two North Carolina properties and five South Carolina communities. Jonathan Rose Cos. acquired a property in Savannah, Ga. Doug Childers, Michael Fox and Ryan Clutter of JLL represented the Valdosta-based seller in the transaction.

June 30, 2020

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Berkadia Arranges Two Acquisition Loans Totaling $11.8M for Self-Storage Facilities in Raleigh, Durham

by Alex Tostado June 29, 2020

RALEIGH AND DURHAM, N.C. — Berkadia has arranged two acquisition loans totaling $11.8 million for self-storage properties in Raleigh and Durham. An undisclosed life insurance company provided the five-year, fixed-rate loans on behalf of the borrower, Orlando, Fla.-based Liberty Investment Properties. Liberty plans to rebrand the Extra Space Storage facilities to its flagship brand, My Neighborhood Storage Center. The first property is a two-story, 685-unit facility located at 6401 Town Center Drive in Raleigh. The 72,614-square-foot facility was built in 2016. The other property is a four-story, 684-unit property located at 112 W. Seminary Ave. in Durham. The asset was built in 2017. The seller of the two facilities was not disclosed.

June 29, 2020

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Newmark Knight Frank Negotiates $38M Sale of Apartment Complex in Durham

by Alex Tostado June 29, 2020

DURHAM, N.C. — Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) has negotiated the sale of Parc at University Tower, a 186-unit apartment complex in Durham. KnightVest acquired the property for an undisclosed price, but the Triangle Business Journal reports the sales price was $38 million. The property offers one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Communal amenities include a pool, lighted tennis court, 24-hour fitness center, pet park, 24-hour business center, poolside BBQ grilling station, clubhouse with billiards, Amazon Hub package lockers and complimentary bike exchange. The garden-style community is located at 20 Morcroft Lane, four miles west of downtown Durham. Sean Wood, John Heimburger, Dean Smith, Alex Okulski, John Munroe and Jason Kon of NKF represented the seller, Duck Pond Realty, in the transaction.

June 29, 2020

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Charlotte Industrial Sector Shows ‘Signs of Life’ as Market Adapts to COVID-19

by John Nelson June 29, 2020

Like many Southeastern markets, the Charlotte industrial market largely hit the pause button from mid-March until June due to COVID-19. While the impacts of the health crisis remain fluid, the market is showing some signs of life, and trends that have long been at play are not likely to be reversed. For the past 90 days, the market has seen a significant drop in leasing and sales activity. The market was a bit sluggish in 2019, but experienced good activity in the first quarter prior to area shutdowns. Asking rents rose 5 percent year-over-year to $4.81 per square foot as new space is being added to the market at a higher price point. That rental rate is a record high for the Charlotte warehouse and distribution market. Most of the recent growth has occurred in the Cabarrus County, Stateline and Airport/West submarkets. Developers continue to fill demand for modern e-commerce, third-party logistics and general distribution space. Additional deliveries will keep upward pressure on vacancy in the near-term, but overall conditions should remain healthy thanks to strong economic tailwinds and Charlotte’s proximity to key East Coast transportation corridors and population centers. Absorption declined significantly over the past 12 months, from 5.3 …

June 29, 2020

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