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Hunt Mortgage Provides $65M Freddie Mac Acquisition Financing for Two Triangle Multifamily Assets

by Camren Skelton July 16, 2018

RALEIGH AND DURHAM, N.C. — Hunt Mortgage Group has provided two Freddie Mac loans totaling $65 million for the acquisition of two multifamily properties in North Carolina’s Triangle region. The borrower is a joint venture between an equity investor and American Landmark. Chicago-based Livcor sold the assets, according to local media reports. In Raleigh, Hunt Mortgage provided a $30.1 million, seven-year loan for Edinborough Commons, a 312-unit community that was completed in 1997. The new owner plans to invest an additional $2.2 million in improvements over the next few years. The community features resort-style pools, a spa area, gas grill stations, fitness center, dog park, sand volleyball court, car wash station, clothes care center and two tennis courts. In Durham, Hunt Mortgage provided a $34.9 million, seven-year loan for the acquisition of Edinborough at the Park. The 330-unit community features a concierge, package/grocery/dry cleaning reception, two resort-style pools, heated indoor lap pool, business center, fitness center, dog park with agility stations, car wash station and a tennis court. The new owner will invest $2.3 million to upgrade the property.

July 16, 2018

Development Multifamily Retail Southeast Virginia

Skanska Acquires 94,000 SF Site in Metro D.C. for New Retail, Multifamily Development

by Camren Skelton July 16, 2018

TYSONS, VA. — Skanska USA has acquired a 94,000-square-foot site in Tysons for a new multifamily and retail development. Richard Siegel, Wendy Feldman Block and Bill Quinby of Savills Studley arranged the transaction on behalf of Skanska. The development company acquired the site within the mixed-use district of Scotts Run from master developer Cityline Partners. At full build-out, Scotts Run will span 8 million square feet and house offices, apartments, hotels, retail and restaurants. The land Skanska acquired is located across the street from the McLean Silver Line Metro station. The company is scheduled to break ground on the unnamed multifamily/retail development in 2019, with completion slated for 2022.

July 16, 2018

Development Florida Hospitality Southeast

Hilton, Epelboim Break Ground on 259-Room Tru Hotel in Orlando

by Camren Skelton July 16, 2018

ORLANDO, FLA. — Hilton Hotels, in partnership with Epelboim Development Group, has broken ground on a new Tru by Hilton property in Orlando. The 259-room, eight-story hotel is located along Westwood Boulevard and will be the largest Tru property to date upon completion in the fourth quarter of 2019. Tru by Hilton hotels feature 24/7 markets, workspaces, game rooms, fitness centers, complimentary breakfast and digital keys. Epelboim is currently in the final stages of building an EVEN hotel in Miami, and is developing two EVEN hotels in Georgia.

July 16, 2018

Loans Multifamily Southeast Virginia

Avison Young Arranges $15.7M Refinancing for Apartment Community in Metro D.C.

by Camren Skelton July 16, 2018

ARLINGTON, VA. — Avison Young has arranged a $15.7 million loan for the refinancing of Lyon Village Apartments, a 109-unit multifamily community located at 3004 Lee Highway in Arlington, roughly five miles southwest of Washington, D.C. Mike Yavinsky, Wes Boatwright, Jon Goldstein and Clayton Pristou of Avison Young arranged the 20-year loan through John Hancock Financial on behalf of the borrower, Lyon Village Apartments LLC. The community was originally constructed in 1939 and underwent extensive renovations in 2002. In addition to refinancing, the owner will use proceeds of the loan to fund another capital improvement program. Lyon Village Apartments is located within one mile of three different Metro stations and one block from Interstate 66. The community features a fitness room and free parking and storage.

July 16, 2018

Georgia Market Reports Property Type Retail Southeast Southeast Market Reports

Tech, Film Industries Help Atlanta Sustain Retail Growth Intown and in Suburbs

by John Nelson July 16, 2018

“How long will Atlanta’s retail boom last?” That is the multibillion-dollar question everyone in the market is asking themselves. Nobody knows for sure, although there are many valid reasons to think that Atlanta will sustain its growth through 2018 and beyond. The state of Georgia has placed a strong emphasis on drawing technology companies to the state, and Atlanta’s tech boom has catapulted the city to the front of the race for Amazon’s $5 billion HQ2 project. The city already boasts the world’s busiest airport, which makes it easy for any company to relocate here because they can directly connect to anywhere in the world. Most recently, Facebook announced it will build a sprawling data center campus at Stanton Springs, about 40 miles east of Atlanta, and NCR Corp. recently opened its new headquarters campus in Midtown. The emerging tech community includes startup hubs such as Atlanta Tech Village, Switchyards Downtown Club, the upcoming Coda project at Tech Square and Advanced Technology Development Center, an affiliate of Georgia Tech. With elite local colleges like Georgia Tech, Emory University and the state’s flagship school, the University of Georgia, about 60 miles east in Athens rapidly producing new graduates, the city is …

July 16, 2018

Development Multifamily Southeast Virginia

Joint Venture Breaks Ground on Transit-Oriented Multifamily Community in Metro D.C.

by Camren Skelton July 13, 2018

ALEXANDRIA, VA. — A joint venture between Novare Group, Mulberry Development Group and Mill Green Partners has broken ground on Cameron Park, a 302-unit apartment community located adjacent to the Van Dorn Metro Station in Alexandria, roughly eight miles south of Washington, D.C. The community will offer a mix of studio to three-bedroom units. Amenities at Cameron Park will include a pool with sundeck, grilling stations, outdoor cabanas, fitness center, separate yoga room, clubroom, game room, cyber café, business center and private offices. KTGY is the project architect, and Fortune-Johnson is the general contractor. Preferred Apartment Communities (PAC) and Citizens Bank are providing construction financing for the project. PAC provides mezzanine loans to development projects and also enters into purchase options to acquire the projects once stabilized. Construction on Cameron Park is scheduled to take 24 months, with the first move-ins expected in the first quarter of 2020.

July 13, 2018

Development Industrial Southeast Virginia

Becknell to Develop 60-Acre Industrial Park Near Richmond International Airport

by Camren Skelton July 13, 2018

RICHMOND, VA. — Becknell Industrial has acquired a 60-acre parcel of land along Laburnum Avenue and Seven Hills Boulevard in Richmond with plans to construct a four-building industrial campus. The 805,190-square-foot development, located roughly two miles from Richmond International Airport, will be known as Airport Logistics Center. The first phase of the project will include a 246,760-square-foot concrete building with 32-foot clear heights, LED lighting with motion sensors, an ESFR sprinkler system, multiple drive-in doors, trailer parking with 135-foot court depths and a 60-foot loading bay. Becknell expects to wrap up construction on the first building in spring 2019. Cliff Porter of Porter Realty Co. will manage the industrial park and handle the property’s leasing assignment.

July 13, 2018

Acquisitions Florida Retail Southeast

HFF Brokers $29M Sale of Grocery-Anchored Center in Tampa Bay Area

by Camren Skelton July 13, 2018

PLANT CITY, FLA. — HFF has brokered the $29 million sale of Lake Walden Square, a 244,529-square-foot shopping center in the Tampa Bay community of Plant City. Eric Williams, Daniel Finkle and Luis Castillo of HFF arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, Retail Value Inc. JBL Asset Management acquired the property. Winn-Dixie anchors Lake Walden Square, which was 93.3 percent leased at the time of sale. Additional tenants include Ross Dress for Less, Marshalls, Michaels, PetSmart, Ulta Beauty, Five Below, Famous Footwear, Continuecare Medical, Amscot Financial, Cricket Wireless, Queen Nails and Firehouse Subs.

July 13, 2018

Development Industrial Kentucky Southeast

Kroger to Invest $17M to Expand Distribution Facility in Northern Kentucky

by Camren Skelton July 13, 2018

FLORENCE, KY. — The Kroger Co. plans to invest $17 million to expand its newly built distribution center on Mt. Zion Road in Florence, a city in northern Kentucky’s Boone County. The 674,000-square-foot facility, which opened in fall 2017 after Kroger’s $60 million investment, currently employs 80 associates. The expansion project will ramp up production at the facility and create 250 new jobs, the majority of which will be full-time positions. The project is supported by a Kentucky Business Investment incentive of up to $1 million over 10 years. The company’s annual eligibility for the performance-based tax credit is linked to investment, job creation and retention and average hourly wage targets. Kroger will start to expand its team for the distribution facility in September. The grocer currently employs more than 21,000 people in Kentucky.

July 13, 2018

Acquisitions Kentucky Retail Southeast

SRS Arranges $8.9M Sale of Shopping Center Near Lexington

by Camren Skelton July 13, 2018

NICHOLASVILLE, KY. — SRS’ Investment Properties Group has arranged the $8.9 million sale of Brannon Crossing Centre, a 63,707-square-foot retail center located at 230 E. Brannon Road in Nicholasville, roughly 12 miles south of Lexington. Kyle Stonis and Pierce Mayson of SRS arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, Viking Partners. Jason Taylor of Equity Management Group Inc. represented the buyer, Brannon 230 LLC. Brannon Crossing Centre was 97 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants such as Marshalls, HomeGoods, Subway, Great Clips, Sally Beauty Supply and Sun Tan City.

July 13, 2018

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