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Klein Enterprises Receives $64.5M Construction Loan to Build Apartment Community in Baltimore

by Camren Skelton August 16, 2018

BALTIMORE — Klein Enterprises has received a $64.5 million construction loan for the development of The Woodberry, a 284-unit apartment community located at 2001 W. Cold Spring Lane in Baltimore. The loan was underwritten and serviced by AGM Financial, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s Baltimore Multifamily Housing Office. The Woodberry will include a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom, market-rate apartment units. Community amenities will include a fitness center with yoga room, game room, clubroom, bike room, pet wash, rooftop deck, saltwater pool and an exterior patio and grilling area. The project will also include 7,500 square feet of ground-floor retail. JDavis Architects is the architect for the project, and Old Town Construction is the general contractor. The development team will break ground on The Woodberry this week, with completion scheduled for spring 2020.

August 16, 2018

Acquisitions District of Columbia Multifamily Southeast

Urban Investment Partners Acquires Apartment Building in D.C. for $42.5M

by Camren Skelton August 16, 2018

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A joint venture led by Urban Investment Partners (UIP) has acquired 3333 Wisconsin, a 100-unit apartment building located at 3333 Wisconsin Ave. N.W. in Washington, D.C.’s Cathedral Heights neighborhood. The sales price was not disclosed, but the Washington Business Journal reports the asset sold for $42.5 million. UIP did not name its joint venture partner. The community is situated across Wisconsin Avenue from Cathedral Commons, a mixed-use development that houses a Giant supermarket, CVS/pharmacy, restaurants, service retailers and fitness venues. The community includes a mix of studio to two-bedroom units and features a fitness center, clubroom with a bar and pool table and an onsite Zipcar station. UIP plans to upgrade the building’s common areas and make improvements to individual unit interiors starting in the first quarter of 2019. UIP Property Management is managing the property.

August 16, 2018

Acquisitions Development Industrial North Carolina Southeast

Avison Young Brokers Land Sale Near Charlotte, Buyer Planning 600,000 SF Industrial Building

by Camren Skelton August 16, 2018

CONCORD, N.C. — Avison Young has brokered the sale of a 48-acre parcel located at 431 Goodman Road in Concord, roughly 25 miles northeast of Charlotte. Chris Skibinski, Henry Lobb and Tom Tropeana of Avison Young arranged the sale on behalf of the buyer, The Silverman Group, which plans to build a 600,000-square-foot speculative industrial building on the site. Dubbed Concord Industrial Center, the facility will feature 36-foot clear heights designed to suit a single tenant or multiple tenants. Avison Young will handle the property’s leasing assignment. The Silverman Group expects to wrap up construction on the project in early 2019. Concord Industrial Center is the ninth speculative industrial project in Charlotte — totaling more than 3.1 million square feet — for the development company.

August 16, 2018

Florida Loans Office Southeast

HFF Arranges $41M Acquisition Loan for Office Building in Fort Lauderdale

by Camren Skelton August 16, 2018

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. — HFF has arranged a $41 million acquisition loan for Coastal Tower, a 261,676-square-foot office building located at 2400 E. Commercial Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. Chris Drew, Brian Gaswirth and Matthew McCormack of HFF arranged the four-year, floating-rate bridge loan through New York Life Insurance Co. on behalf of the borrower, Cardinal Point Management. The 12-story tower was most recently renovated in 2008 and is home to tenants such as USI Insurance, Morgan Stanley and Mass Mutual.

August 16, 2018

Development Georgia Industrial Southeast

Jaguar Land Rover Classic to Build First U.S. Facility in Savannah

by Camren Skelton August 16, 2018

SAVANNAH, GA. — Jaguar Land Rover Classic will open a new operations hub in Savannah, creating 75 new jobs, Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal announced Wednesday. The industrial facility —the British automobile company’s first outside of Europe — will be located near Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport and the Port of Savannah. The new facility will house a range of authentic Jaguar and Land Rover Classic cars, as well as offer services, parts and guest experiences. In addition, the facility will include a 42-bay workshop for vehicle health checks, service and repairs for all Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles out of production for a decade or more. The investment in the new facility will be more than $10 million and is expected to generate more than $45 million in revenue, according to the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Construction on the operations hub is scheduled to begin in fall 2019.

August 16, 2018

Development Florida Multifamily Southeast Top Stories

Walker & Dunlop Arranges $138.1M Construction Loan for 57-Story Condominium Tower in Miami

by Camren Skelton August 16, 2018

MIAMI — Walker & Dunlop has arranged a $138.1 million construction loan for Elysse, a 57-story condominium tower in Miami. The 100-unit community, located at 788 N.E. 23rd St., overlooks the Intracoastal Waterway in Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood. Kevin O’Grady and Eric McGlynn of Walker & Dunlop arranged the financing through JPMorgan Chase Bank on behalf of Two Roads Development, which is developing the project in partnership with entities managed by investment firm DW Partners. The transaction is Miami’s largest condo construction loan this year, according to Two Roads Development. “There was strong lender interest in the project given the presale activity, the developer’s experience and the boutique nature of the building,” says O’Grady. The loan comes as Elysse approaches the 50 percent-sold mark, with unit sales representing more than $100 million in total transaction volume so far. “Construction is in full swing at Elysee and this financing will provide for the continued development and completion of the tower,” says James Harpel, chairman and senior partner of Two Roads Development. The West Palm Beach-based company broke ground on the project in 2017 and expects to wrap up construction by 2020. Elysse will offer three- and four-bedroom floor plans ranging from 2,300 …

August 16, 2018

Development Florida Restaurant Retail Southeast

McDonald’s to Invest $186M to Modernize 240 Restaurants Across Florida

by Camren Skelton August 15, 2018

CHICAGO — McDonald’s and its franchisees plan to invest approximately $186 million to modernize 240 restaurants located across Florida. The initiative is part of the fast food giant’s aim to invest $6 billion to modernize most of their U.S. restaurants by 2020. The transformed Florida restaurants will feature modernized dining rooms with globally and locally inspired décor; new furniture; refreshed exterior designs; digital self-order kiosks; remodeled counters; digital menu boards outside and at the drive-thru; designated parking spots for curbside pick-up through mobile order and pay; expanded McCafé counters; and larger display cases. The renovations will take place throughout this year and 2019. In addition to the investments to modernize the spaces, McDonald’s has also introduced its McDelivery service with Uber Eats at more than 5,000 U.S. restaurants. In June, McDonald’s opened its new $250 million headquarters in Chicago’s West Loop after 47 years in the suburbs. The fast food chain also opened its newly designed flagship restaurant in Chicago last week.

August 15, 2018

Acquisitions Maryland Multifamily Southeast

HFF Brokers $70.3M Sale of Multifamily Property in Metro D.C.

by Camren Skelton August 15, 2018

SILVER SPRING, MD. — HFF has brokered the $70.3 million sale of Spring Parc, a 399-unit apartment community in Silver Spring, located roughly six miles north of Washington, D.C. Walker Coker, Brian Crivella, Roland Merchant and Stephen Conley of HFF arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, Ares Management LP. The HFF team also procured the buyer, Bridge Investment Group LLC. Spring Parc includes a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units and features a swimming pool, grilling area, two playgrounds, dog park with agility course and a fitness center

August 15, 2018

Acquisitions Florida Multifamily Southeast

Cushman & Wakefield Secures $18.5M Sale of Class A Office Building in Northwest Tampa

by Camren Skelton August 15, 2018

TAMPA, FLA. — Cushman & Wakefield has secured the $18.5 million sale of Citrus Park Crossings, a 75,845-square-foot, Class A office building located at 12750 Citrus Park Lane in northwest Tampa. Mike Davis, Rick Brugge and Michael Lerner of Cushman & Wakefield arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, Ryan Cos., which also developed the property. Empire Square Group LLC acquired the three-story asset. Constructed in 2013, Citrus Park Crossings was fully leased at the time of sale to tenants such as EVO Payments International, Stellar, Rizzetta & Co., Corin USA, All Risks Ltd., CopyPress and Land Castle Title Co.

August 15, 2018

Acquisitions Kentucky Multifamily Southeast

Kirkland Arranges $18.5M Sale of Apartment Community in Louisville

by Camren Skelton August 15, 2018

LOUISVILLE, KY. — The Kirkland Co. has arranged the sale of River Hill, a 273-unit apartment community in Louisville. Brandon Wilson and Brian Devlin of Kirkland brokered the transaction on behalf of the buyer, Covenant Capital, as well as the seller, Lafayette Cos. The sales price was not disclosed, but Louisville Business First reports the asset sold for $18.5 million. Constructed in 1972, River Hill includes a mix of one- to four-bedroom apartment units. Community amenities include a pool and laundry facilities.

August 15, 2018

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