Southeast

Pillar Originates $5.7M Refinance of Apartment Complex in Lexington

by John Nelson August 8, 2016

LEXINGTON, KY. — Pillar has originated a $5.7 million Fannie Mae loan for the refinancing of The Creeks on Tates Creek, a 117-unit apartment complex adjacent to New Circle Road in Lexington. Built in 1968, The Creeks on Tates Creek features one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Joe Markech and Brooke Jackson of Pillar’s Chicago office originated the 10-year, fixed-rate loan with a 30-year amortization schedule on behalf of the borrower, an entity that owns three multifamily assets in the greater Lexington area. The borrower is using the loan to refinance an acquisition loan, which the borrower used in 2012 to fund the purchase and renovation of the apartment community. The renovation included new roofs, new doors, a remodeled clubhouse, upgraded swimming pool and community room and a new HVAC system.

August 8, 2016

Georgia Multifamily Southeast

Franklin Street Arranges $4.2M Sale of Apartment Community in Metro Atlanta

by John Nelson August 8, 2016

MORROW, GA. — Franklin Street has brokered the $4.2 million sale of Regal Forest Apartments, a 116-unit, Class C multifamily complex located in Morrow, roughly 15 miles south of Atlanta. Built in 1971, Regal Forest Apartments features a playground and laundry facility and is within walking distance of Clayton State University. Jake Reid and Ricky Jones of Franklin Street represented the seller, a local entity, in the transaction. Minnesota-based Regal Forest Apartments LLC was the buyer.

August 8, 2016

Florida Industrial Market Reports Southeast Southeast Market Reports

Miami’s Industrial Market Poised to Benefit from Panama Canal Expansion, Cuba

by John Nelson August 8, 2016

Given a handful of macro-factors in the Miami industrial market including the Panama Canal expansion nearing completion, PortMiami expansion, strong American dollar, and improving relations with Cuba coupled with the country’s new mega-port project, it is a unique time to be an industrial real estate service provider. To succeed in this environment, it takes deep local knowledge and a global understanding of how Miami, the Caribbean and Latin American economies and infrastructure are intertwined into global commerce. The first macro-factor is the Panama Canal expansion, its first major renovation since the 1914 opening. The expansion is set to have a major impact on global trade; specifically, the way cargo will be handled and transported throughout the Western Hemisphere. The larger canal will accommodate the new line of Post-Panamax vessels — supertankers, container and passenger ships too large to previously pass through the canal. Miami is a prime location for these vessels and offers a tremendous expansion opportunity for the local industrial market provided the vessels have a port to dock. In response to the Panama Canal expansion, PortMiami completed a deep dredge project to allow the Post-Panamax vessels full access, which is the second macro-factor affecting Miami’s industrial market. The …

August 8, 2016

Industrial Southeast Tennessee

The Hollingsworth Cos. Breaks Ground on 126,800 SF Industrial Facility in Tennessee

by John Nelson August 5, 2016

CLINTON, TENN. — The Hollingsworth Cos. has begun construction on its fourth industrial facility within Dave Jones Industrial Park in Clinton, a city in Anderson County near Knoxville. The new 127,600-square-foot, Class A facility has the capacity to expand to 172,600 square feet and will feature 32-foot clear heights and eight dock doors. Hollingsworth Cos. has signed A&S Building Systems to pre-lease 13,100 square feet of office space at the new property. Hollingsworth plans to start construction on a fifth facility within Dave Jones Industrial Park in early 2017. Hollingsworth’s prior projects in Anderson County include facilities for Advanced Auto Co., Seneca Medical and Durakon.

August 5, 2016

Florida Retail Southeast

Bass Pro Shops Begins Vertical Construction at ONE DAYTONA Development in Daytona Beach

by John Nelson August 5, 2016

DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. — International Speedway Corp., the developer of the 300,000-square-foot ONE DAYTONA mixed-use project in Daytona Beach, has announced the beginning of vertical construction for Bass Pro Shops’ 67,000-square-foot Outpost store at the development. Chattanooga, Tenn.-based EMJ Construction recently raised 30 panels that represent the walls of the store using a 200-ton track crane. International Speedway plans to deliver the Bass Pro Shops Outpost in early 2017. The property will front International Speedway Boulevard near Daytona International Speedway, home of the Daytona 500 NASCAR race. In addition to the usual outdoor recreation merchandise, the Bass Pro Shops Outpost will feature a 12,000-gallon freshwater aquarium situated in a “Florida sinkhole” setting, as well as hand-painted murals and a boat preview center. ONE DAYTONA’s development costs are estimated to total between $120 million and $150 million. Other components of the mixed-use development include a 12-screen Cobb Theatres, two hotels, a luxury apartment community and several retail and dining tenants.

August 5, 2016

Georgia Industrial Loans North Carolina Retail Southeast

AloStar Funds Three Acquisition Loans Totaling $20.5M for Industrial, Retail Assets

by John Nelson August 5, 2016

ATLANTA — AloStar has provided three loans totaling $20.5 million for the acquisition of industrial and retail assets in North Carolina and Georgia. AloStar funded a $9 million loan to ColumbusNova for the purchase of a 159,810-square-foot manufacturing facility in Mooresville, N.C. The property will be leased to a specialty beverage producer. AloStar also funded a $7.3 million loan to a joint venture for the purchase and renovation of a 272,396-square-foot industrial asset in Durham. The joint venture was between Trinity Capital Advisors and SilverCap Partners. AloStar also provided a $4.2 million loan to SunCap Opportunity Fund for the purchase of Uptown Square, a 72,277-square-foot shopping center in Fayetteville, Ga. The asset is anchored by Goodwill and Harbor Freights Tools. AloStar is headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., and its commercial office is located in Atlanta.

August 5, 2016

Retail South Carolina Southeast

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $5.6M Sale of Walmart Neighborhood Market in Myrtle Beach

by John Nelson August 5, 2016

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $5.6 million sale of a 45,778-square-foot store in Myrtle Beach leased to Walmart Neighborhood Market. The newly built store is triple-net leased to Walmart for 20 years. The store anchors Village Square, a 157,941-square-foot shopping center situated on the Atlantic Coast on U.S. Highway 17. Don McMinn and Zach Taylor of Marcus & Millichap’s Atlanta office and principals of the firm’s Taylor McMinn Retail Group represented the seller in the transaction. The buyer is based in California and purchased the store all-cash in a 1031 exchange at a cap rate in the upper fours. Raj Ravi is Marcus & Millichap’s broker of record in South Carolina.

August 5, 2016

North Carolina Retail Southeast

BC Wood Acquires Food Lion-Anchored Shopping Center in Charlotte

by John Nelson August 5, 2016

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — BC Wood Properties has acquired Catawba Village, a 56,840-square-foot shopping center located in Charlotte. Food Lion anchors the property, which is also home to tenants including Workout Anytime and State Farm. The property is BC Wood Properties’ fifth shopping center acquisition in North Carolina. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. Lexington, Ky.-based BC Wood Properties owns and manages 39 shopping centers spanning more than 5 million square feet in 11 states.

August 5, 2016

Florida Multifamily Southeast

Brasfield & Gorrie Completes Construction of The Sevens in Orlando

by John Nelson August 4, 2016

ORLANDO, FLA. — Brasfield & Gorrie’s Orlando office has completed construction on The Sevens, a 360,000-square-foot apartment building situated on a 2.5-acre lot between Park Lake Street and Colonial Drive in Orlando’s North Quarter district. The property features 333 luxury units, a seven-level parking garage and 8,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. The Sevens’ amenities include a rooftop pool deck with a lounge and bar, fitness center and a ninth-floor clubhouse. Units feature granite and quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and balconies in select units. The project team includes developer and owner The Pizzuti Cos. and architect Charlan Brock & Associates.

August 4, 2016

Georgia Multifamily Southeast

RADCO Buys Apartment Community in Metro Atlanta for $23.3M

by John Nelson August 4, 2016

ACWORTH, GA. — The RADCO Cos. has purchased Stanton Place Apartments, a 240-unit, Class A multifamily community located one mile from I-75 in Acworth, for $23.3 million. Atlanta-based RADCO has renamed the asset The Landing at Acworth and plans to invest $3 million to modernize and upgrade the property. Built in 2001, The Landing at Acworth’s amenities include a standalone fitness center, swimming pool, nature trail, tennis court, dog park, playground, business center, car wash and detached garages. Units average 960 square feet and include one- and two-bedroom floor plans. RADCO financed the acquisition using a loan from First Tennessee Bank and $8.4 million in private capital. The Landing at Acworth is RADCO’s third property in northern Cobb County and its eighth transaction of the year. RADCO Residential will manage the apartment community once the transaction is finalized.

August 4, 2016

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