Southeast

RALEIGH, N.C. — Canyon Partners Real Estate LLC has provided a $10.3 million preferred equity investment for the development of ParkStone at Knightdale, a 350-unit multifamily community in Raleigh’s Knightdale submarket. An affiliate of The Widewaters Group Inc. is developing the property. ParkStone at Knightdale will be situated adjacent to the Widewaters Commons shopping center, which is anchored by Lowe’s Foods and Planet Fitness, and within walking distance to numerous other shops and restaurants. The community will comprise one- to three-bedroom units with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Community amenities will include a fitness center, resort-style pool, outdoor lounge with grilling areas, playground, pet wash station and self-storage units. The project site is part of a 57-acre land parcel owned by Widewaters, which is entitled for a mixed-use master-planned development. Upon completion, the development will comprise the new residential component and 270,000 square feet of retail, entertainment and dining options.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. — The Fort Lauderdale City Commission has approved Ocean Land Investments’ proposed Riverwalk Residences of Las Olas project in Fort Lauderdale. The seniors housing community will offer 401 units of independent living, assisted living and memory care. Borges Architects + Associates designed the 42-story tower that will be Fort Lauderdale’s tallest building once completed. Amenities will include restaurants, a rooftop bar, full-service spa, fitness center, virtual sport rooms, theater, outdoor pool, hotel rooms, on-site doctor’s offices and valet parking. The project will also feature a ground-level gourmet market that will be open to the public. The property is located near downtown Fort Lauderdale’s Riverwalk, museums, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, shopping and dining. Ocean Land Investments specializes in the development of prime waterfront properties.

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FRANKLIN, TENN. — North American Properties has delivered Emblem, a 361-unit multifamily community in Franklin, roughly 20 miles south of Nashville. The new community includes a mix of one- and two-bedroom units ranging in size from 617 to 1,209 square feet. Individual units features open floor plans, stainless steel appliances, 11-foot ceilings and accented backsplashes. Emblem also features a fitness center, resort-style pool with outdoor grilling stations, internet café, conference room and a coffee bar. Meeks + Partners was the architect for the project.

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CONCORD AND MATTHEWS, N.C. — ECHO Realty has acquired two Harris Teeter-anchored shopping centers in metro Charlotte: Cannon Crossroads in Concord and Matthews Township Shopping Center in Matthews. The sales prices and sellers were not disclosed. The acquisitions bring ECHO’s portfolio in the Charlotte area to six grocery-anchored centers totaling 500,000 square feet. The 67,000-square-foot Cannon Crossroads is located at the intersection of Harris and Poplar Tent roads, roughly 25 miles northeast of Charlotte. At the time of sale, the property was 96 percent leased to Harris Teeter, Great Clips, State Farm Insurance and Johnny Brusco’s. The 128,650-square-foot Matthews Township Shopping Center is located at the intersection of Independence Boulevard and Matthews Township Parkway in Matthews, roughly 12 miles southeast of Charlotte. At the time of sale, the property was fully leased to anchor tenants Harris Teeter and Stein Mart, as well as Rack Room Shoes, Hallmark and Chipotle Mexican Grill.

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PITTSBORO, N.C. — Eco Group, a joint venture between John Fugo of Montgomery Carolina LLC and Kirk Bradley of Lee-Moore Capital Co., has unveiled plans for Mosaic, an $800 million mixed-use project in Pittsboro, 30 miles southwest of Raleigh-Durham. Upon full completion, Mosaic will feature over 200,000 square feet of local and regional retailers, restaurants and services including a micro-brewery, specialty grocer and farm-to-table restaurant cluster; a 120-room hotel; 210 apartment units and 125 apartments targeting the 55-plus age group integrated into Veranillo, an active adult art colony; 88,000 square feet of technical and creative office space; 30,000 square feet of recreational and civic amenities including performing arts stages and an amphitheater; and 15,000 square feet of educational space. The 350-acre development will serve as the commercial gateway to Chatham Park, a 7,100-acre community under development in Chatham County. Eco Group is working in partnership with Chatham Park’s developer, Preston Development Co., on the combined vision for the two projects. Upon completion, Chatham Park will feature 22,000 residences along with 22 million square feet of office, research, residential, educational and community space. “With Chatham Park delivering its first homes in spring 2019, Mosaic will offer the ideal amenity hub for …

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MIRAMAR, FLA. — Pollack Shores Real Estate Group has acquired Solano at Miramar, a 512-unit apartment community in the South Florida city of Miramar. South Florida Business Journal reports the Atlanta-based firm acquired the asset from TPF Equity REIT for $119.8 million. Constructed in 2008, Solano at Miramar comprises 364 apartment units and 148 townhomes that range in size from 823 to 1,677 square feet, with rents ranging from $1,961 to $3,185 per month. Community amenities include a resort-style pool with a sundeck, business center and a lakeside jogging trail. Pollack Shores will implement capital improvements including new granite countertops, vinyl plank wood flooring, white shaker cabinets and new plumbing and light fixtures. Amenity enhancements will include a full renovation to the clubhouse, conversion of an indoor basketball court into a fitness center and the addition of an outdoor lounge to the pool area. ARA Newmark brokered the transaction. Matrix Residential, a subsidiary of Pollack Shores, will manage the property.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has arranged $115 million in permanent financing for 1111 19th St. N.W., a recently renovated office building in Washington, D.C. Michael Keach and Hugh Hall of KeyBank arranged the seven-year loan through New York Life Real Estate Investors on behalf of the borrower, UNIZO Holdings. The Japanese investment firm originally acquired the asset from Clarion Partners in September for $203 million. The 12-story building features a renovated lobby with 20-foot ceilings, an extended building entrance, expanded retail storefronts and a renovated .

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — DivcoWest has acquired 1133 15th St. N.W., a 213,000-square-foot office building located on the border of the Central Business District and East End submarkets of Washington, D.C. The sales price was not disclosed, but the Washington Business Journal reports DivcoWest acquired the asset from an affiliate of Clark Enterprises for $100.5 million. The 12-story building is across the street from Midtown Center, the future headquarters of Fannie Mae, and was 90 percent leased at the time of sale. The LEED Gold-certified building features underground parking, a conference facility, fitness center and an on-site deli. DivcoWest will implement a capital improvement program to further upgrade the building’s lobby and common areas.

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ATLANTA — Wood Partners has unveiled plans to develop Piedmont House, a 198-unit apartment community in Atlanta’s Midtown district. The property will be located at 205 12th St., overlooking Piedmont Park. Designed by architect Rule Joy Trammell + Rubio, Piedmont House will include one- to three-bedroom units with private balconies, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, hardwood floors and a wine cooler and wet bar. Community amenities will include a saltwater pool, sky lounge, fitness center, entertainment space and a wine locker with a tasting room. In addition, Piedmont House will include 1,200 square feet of retail space. The new community is slated to deliver in winter 2018.

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POOLER, GA. — Greystone Brown Real Estate Advisors has arranged the $18.1 million sale of Oglethorpe Square, a 160-unit multifamily community in Pooler, located 10 miles west of Savannah. Bo Brown and Steve Mack of Greystone represented the buyer, New York-based URS Capital Partners, and the undisclosed seller. URS will rebrand the property as Pooler Station. Constructed in 2006, the property features a swimming pool, fitness center, clubhouse, barbeque area and walking paths.

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