PIKESVILLE, MD. — Hunt Real Estate Capital has provided a $33.8 bridge loan for the acquisition and renovation of a 208-unit multifamily community in Pikesville, located roughly 15 miles northwest of downtown Baltimore. The community includes a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartment units and features a pool, resident clubhouse, fitness center and storage space. The undisclosed borrower plans to use proceeds of the loan to renovate the property. Interior upgrades include new quartz/granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, cabinet replacement and new doors and flooring throughout. Exterior upgrades will include parking lot repaving, exterior paint, exterior lighting and clubhouse improvements. The community was 95 percent occupied at the time of sale.
TAMARAC, FLA. — Aztec Group Inc. has secured a $28 million construction loan for the first phase of Tamarac Village, a multifamily project located at the northeast corner of West Commercial Boulevard and Northwest 94th Avenue in Tamarac. City National Bank of Florida provided the three-year loan on behalf of the project developer, JKM Developers. The first phase of Tamarac Village will include 211 rental units. The second phase will include an additional 190 units and 35,000 square feet of lifestyle and retail amenities. Community amenities will include a two-story clubhouse with gaming and entertainment rooms, fitness center, public park, swimming pool with private cabanas and an outdoor kitchen and bar. A construction timeline for Tamarac Village was not disclosed.
NEW IBERIA, LA. — EDGE Realty Capital Markets has arranged the sale of two shopping centers in New Iberia: Lagniappe Village and Iberia Plaza. Lagniappe Village totals 201,360 square feet and is home to tenants such as T.J. Maxx, Big Lots, Citi Trends and PetSmart. The center was 92 percent leased at the time of sale. The 131,630-square-foot Iberia Plaza was 99 percent leased at the time of sale. Super 1 Foods anchors the center. EDGE arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, Brixmor Property Group. The name of the buyer and purchase price were not disclosed.
ARLINGTON, VA. — Swedish investor Akelius Residential has acquired Ballston Place, a 383-unit apartment community in Arlington, for $170 million. AvalonBay Communities sold the property, according to Real Estate Alert. Constructed in 1999, Ballston Place is located roughly seven miles west of Washington, D.C., and is within walking distance to the Ballston Metro station and near numerous restaurants and retailers. The community features a swimming pool with sundeck, fitness center, package acceptance services, an onsite convenience store and an underground parking garage. AvalonBay recently renovated unit interiors with granite countertops, vinyl plank wood flooring, dark cabinetry and stainless steel appliances.
MIAMI LAKES, FLA. — Walker & Dunlop has secured a $120 million loan for the refinancing of the Graham Portfolio, a 29-property portfolio in Miami Lakes, a master-planned community located less than 20 miles northwest of Miami. The 1.2 million-square-foot portfolio includes retail, office, industrial, flex, multifamily and ground lease assets. Al Rex, Marty McGrogan and Ariel Zucker of Walker & Dunlop arranged the 15-year, non-recourse loan on behalf of the borrower, the Graham Cos., which developed the properties within the portfolio. An unnamed life insurance company provided the loan. All of the properties included in the Graham Portfolio are located within a mile of downtown Miami Lakes and many are anchored by tenants such as CVS/pharmacy, Burger King and Publix.
Burton Property Group to Break Ground on New Headquarters for Aircraft Engine Manufacturer in Mobile
MOBILE, ALA. — Burton Property Group (BPG) will soon break ground on a new corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility for Continental Motors Group at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley, an industrial complex and airport in Mobile. The facility will consolidate the aircraft engine manufacturer’s operations from 11 buildings situated on 45 acres to two buildings on approximately 20 acres. The buildings will total 275,000 square feet, with the majority being dedicated to aircraft engine and parts manufacturing. BPG partnered with Atlanta-based investment firm Stonemont Financial Group to fund the development. Clayco Inc. is designing and building the project, which is expected to take 11 months to complete. Continental Motors Group employs approximately 450 people in Alabama’s Mobile and Baldwin counties.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — Berkadia has provided a $36.2 million Fannie Mae loan for the acquisition of Portiva, a 260-unit apartment community located at 6898 Skinner Parkway in Jacksonville. Mitch Sinberg, Matt Robbins and Wesley Moczul of Berkadia arranged the 12-year, fixed-rate loan on behalf of the borrower, Myers Apartment Group, which acquired the property for $50.7 million. Portiva was constructed in 2018 and includes a mix of one- to three-bedroom apartment units. Community amenities include a saltwater pool, pet park and spa, bocce ball court, yoga/cross-training center, outdoor fire pits, bike storage and repair station and a car wash station.
INVERNESS, FLA. — Time Equities Inc. (TEI) has acquired Citrus Center, a 142,196-square-foot shopping center in Inverness, for $15.5 million. Casey Rosen and Dennis Carson of CBRE arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, an affiliate of McKinley Cos. TEI’s Ami Ziff, Jonathan Kim and Adam Levitt represented the company internally. T.J. Maxx anchors Citrus Center, which was 98 percent leased at the time of sale. Additional tenants include Regal Cinemas and Office Max. Bealls Outlet shadow-anchors the center.
Several Carolinas markets continue to top national lists for job and population growth, particularly Charlotte and the Triangle. The quality of living and strong fundamentals draw both millennial renters and empty nesters, with no slowdown in demand in sight. In turn, capital continues to pour into the region’s multifamily sector as investors chase higher yields and lower supply pressure while cap rates linger near historical lows. Multifamily Momentum With the record-setting pace of single-family pricing in these markets, renting remains a more attractive option. Developers are responding accordingly and now build product squarely aimed at specific renter demographics. Specifically, developers have raised the level of quality and amenities in the suburban product similar to that of the urban infill movement earlier in the cycle. Strong demographics in these locations produce a renter accustomed to a high level of quality in the unit interiors while also placing value on the convenience and quality of onsite amenities. That’s because empty-nesters are challenging a singular focus on millennials. To many developers’ surprise, the active-adult demographic has shown up to rent much of the luxury product in both the urban core and suburban locations. Steady Inventory Most data providers that track new supply do …
Walker & Dunlop Arranges $53.6M Bridge Loan for Acquisition of Multifamily Portfolio in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — Walker & Dunlop Inc. has arranged a $53.6 million bridge loan for the acquisition of a five-property multifamily portfolio in Jacksonville. Alex Inman of Walker & Dunlop arranged the cross-collateralized financing on behalf of the borrower, S2 Capital LLC. The Walker & Dunlop team also negotiated special release provisions that allow the borrower to sell individual properties if desired. The 1,104-unit portfolio includes Eagle Pointe I & II, Arlington Eagle, Eagle Court, Jacksonville Village and Eagle Ridge. The properties were originally constructed in the 1960s. S2 Capital plans to complete a value-add program for each property, including improvements to common amenities, interior upgrades and rebranding. Community amenities across the portfolio include pools, outdoor space, laundry facilities, fitness centers and leasing offices.