Southeast

Doster Breaks Ground on 312-Unit Apartment Community in Lexington

by Camren Skelton January 12, 2018

LEXINGTON, KY. — Doster Construction Co. has broken ground on Springs at Hamburg, a 312-unit apartment community in Lexington. The project is the general contractor’s fifth multifamily project with Continental Properties, the developer, owner and operator. Kahler Slater Experience Design is the architect of record for the project. The new 360,364-square-foot development includes 14 buildings and private, townhome-style entrances in each unit. Community amenities include a resort-style pool, fitness center, clubhouse and four parking garage buildings. Doster expects to complete construction in the summer of 2019.

January 12, 2018

Office South Carolina Southeast

Colliers Arranges $18.4M Sale of Four-Building Office Portfolio in Upstate South Carolina

by Camren Skelton January 12, 2018

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Colliers International has arranged the $18.4 million sale of Axis Office Park, a four-building office portfolio located at 350-352 Halton Road in Greenville. Formerly occupied by Fluor, the buildings total 228,000 square feet. Colliers arranged the transaction on behalf of the buyer, Tempus Real Estate Investments. Other terms of the deal were not disclosed. Taylor Allen and Brantley Anderson of Colliers will handle the property’s leasing assignment, and Brendan Gower of Colliers will provide real estate management services. In addition, LCK will provide project management services for the property.

January 12, 2018

Arkansas Retail Southeast Top Stories

Sam’s Club to Shutter 63 Stores, Convert 12 to E-Commerce Facilities

by Kristin Harlow January 12, 2018

BENTONVILLE, ARK. — Sam’s Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT), has announced that it will close 63 club locations across the country. The company will convert up to 12 of the impacted clubs into e-commerce fulfillment centers in efforts to speed delivery of online orders. In addition, the company’s legal name will become Walmart Inc. effective Feb. 1 to reflect its growing status as an omnichannel retailer. Sam’s Club is a retailer that offers wholesale sizes and prices to individual buyers who purchase a membership to the store. “Transforming our business means managing our real estate portfolio, and Walmart needs a strong fleet of Sam’s Clubs that are fit for the future,” says John Furner, president and CEO of Sam’s Club. After the closures are completed over the next few weeks, Sam’s Club will operate a total of 597 locations nationwide. A list of affected stores was not disclosed. A facility in Memphis, Tenn. will be the first club to be converted into an e-commerce center. In addition to focusing on its e-commerce business, Sam’s Club is expected to improve its grocery selection and private-label offerings, according to national media reports. Competition from Costco and BJ’s Wholesale …

January 12, 2018

Florida Multifamily Southeast

Pollack Shores Sells 274-Unit Apartment Community in Tampa for $58.1M

by Camren Skelton January 11, 2018

TAMPA, FLA. — Pollack Shores Real Estate Group LLC has sold Havana Square, a 274-unit apartment community located at 400 N. Rome Ave. in Tampa, for $58.1 million. Matt Mitchell and Zac Nolan of HFF arranged the transaction on behalf of Pollack Shores, which completed the property in 2017. Nashville-based Nicol Investment Co., a private investment firm, acquired the asset. Located in Tampa’s North Hyde Park neighborhood, Havana Square is roughly one mile west of Tampa’s central business district. The four-story building includes one-, two- and three-bedroom units averaging 804 square feet. Community amenities include a swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, bocce ball court, fire pits, grilling areas, fitness center, clubroom with game tables, kitchen and a bar.

January 11, 2018

Mixed-Use Retail South Carolina Southeast

Lifescapes to Design Redevelopment of Two Entertainment Destinations in Myrtle Beach

by Camren Skelton January 11, 2018

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Landscape architectural firm Lifescapes International has been selected to design the landscapes for the redevelopment of two entertainment centers in Myrtle Beach — Barefoot Landing and Broadway at the Beach. Burroughs & Chapin is leading the multi-year redevelopment of the two destinations. At Barefoot Landing, the redevelopment will include 45,000 square feet of new retail space, a new restaurant district known as Dockside Village, the addition of an amphitheater and a new boardwalk on the south end of the property. Lifescapes will design the landscape for the entire redevelopment, and plans to incorporate a water entertainment feature and show, as well as increase patio space along the waterfront. The firm will use blue stone and brick pavers throughout the center to mimic the look of Charleston. In addition, Lifescapes will add a programmable lawn that will host activities including concerts and an ice skating rink during the holiday season. At Broadway at the Beach, Lifescapes will design the landscape for the entire redevelopment, including The Avenue, the property’s entertainment and nightlife section. The Avenue recently underwent a renovation that included façade upgrades, the relocation of Hard Rock Café, opening of Dave & Buster’s and a new architectural style …

January 11, 2018

Florida Loans Retail Southeast

Aztec Group Secures $24.5M Acquisition Loan for Publix-Anchored Center in Miami

by Camren Skelton January 11, 2018

MIAMI — Aztec Group Inc. has arranged a $24.5 million loan for the acquisition of Old Cutler Town Center, a 106,500-square-foot shopping center located at 20405 Old Cutler Road in Miami. Jason Shapiro and Sean Harrington of Aztec Group arranged the loan through Florida Community Bank on behalf of the undisclosed borrower, which acquired the property for $31.5 million. A 42,000-square-foot Publix anchors Old Cutler Town Center, whose other tenants include GNC, Ace Hardware, Florida Oncology, La Colonial Medical Center and Subway.

January 11, 2018

Florida Hospitality Southeast

BPG Acquires 238-Room Hilton-Branded Hotel in Melbourne, Florida

by Camren Skelton January 11, 2018

MELBOURNE, FLA. — The Buccini/Pollin Group (BPG) has acquired Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place, a newly renovated, 238-room hotel in Melbourne. Jordan Roeschlaub, Dustin Stolly, Bob Tonnessen and Jason Deck of NKF Capital Markets arranged a $26.6 million acquisition loan through Ladder Capital on behalf of BPG. The hotel, located one mile from Melbourne International Airport, recently underwent a $5 million upgrade. Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place features more than 12,000 square feet of function space, a business center, meeting rooms, fitness center, pool, tennis court and a basketball court. Washington, D.C.-based PM Hotel Group will operate the hotel.

January 11, 2018

Office Southeast Virginia

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Arranges 54,000 SF Lease for Debt Collection Company in Roanoke

by Camren Skelton January 11, 2018

ROANOKE, VA. — Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer has secured a 54,000-square-foot lease for Atlantic Credit & Finance (ACF), a subsidiary of Encore Capital Group, at Franklin Plaza in downtown Roanoke. Located at 111 Franklin Road, the five-story office building is now 88 percent leased. Barry Ward and Price Gutshall of Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer’s Roanoke office represented the building owner, Times Equities Inc., in the lease transaction. ACF, a servicer of unsecured, consumer-distressed assets, will occupy two floors at Franklin Plaza. The lease is part of ACF’s plan to invest more than $4 million to expand its operations in Roanoke, relocating from its current location on Orange Avenue. The expansion will create more than 115 new jobs, increasing ACF’s employee base in Roanoke to 359 staffers.

January 11, 2018

Florida Multifamily Seniors Housing Southeast

Validus Receives $117.5M Line of Credit from SunTrust to Acquire Three Seniors Housing Assets in Southeast

by Camren Skelton January 10, 2018

TAMPA, FLA. — Tampa-based Validus Senior Living has closed a $117.5 million syndicated revolving line of credit with SunTrust Robinson Humphrey for the acquisition of three seniors housing communities located in Louisiana, Florida and Georgia. SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, a division of SunTrust Banks Inc. that provides investment banking services including mergers and acquisitions and private equity financing, served as the lead arranger and bookrunner for the deal, while SunTrust Bank acted as the lead participant and administrative agent. The five-year deal is renewable, and Validus will use the credit line to acquire Inspired Living at Ocoee in Ocoee, Fla., and Inspired Living at Kenner in Kenner, La. A third community, Inspired Living at Alpharetta in Alpharetta, Ga., is expected to close in the coming weeks. The communities offer both assisted living and memory care units. The two initial acquisitions will add more than 250 units to Validus’ existing portfolio.

January 10, 2018

Florida Multifamily Southeast

Lantower Residential Purchases Multifamily Community in Tampa Bay Area for $94M

by Camren Skelton January 10, 2018

BRANDON, FLA. — Dallas-based Lantower Residential has acquired Lantower Brandon Crossroads, a 450-unit apartment community in Brandon, for $94 million. Constructed in 2016, the community is located at 10440 Sanderling Shores Drive, roughly 12 miles east of downtown Tampa. Bainbridge Cos. developed and sold the property. Lantower Brandon Crossroads offers a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units with attached garages. Community amenities include two fitness centers, two resort-style pools with sundecks and two dog parks with pet washing stations.

January 10, 2018

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