Southeast

Phillips Edison Sells Five Shopping Centers Totaling 583,000 SF in Southeast, Midwest

by John Nelson February 23, 2017

CINCINNATI — Cincinnati-based Phillips Edison & Co. has sold five shopping centers totaling 583,000 square feet to Albanese Cormier Holdings for an undisclosed price. The portfolio includes Quincy Plaza, a 141,816-square-foot, Hobby Lobby-anchored shopping center located in Ottumwa, Iowa; Kokomo Plaza, an 89,414-square-foot shopping center anchored by Ollie’s Bargain Outlet and Vendor City Antiques in Kokomo, Ind.; Catawba Village, a 59,463-square-foot, Goodwill-anchored shopping center located in Newton, N.C.; Lakeside Shopping Center, a 184,579-square-foot property anchored by Big Lots, Save-A-Lot, Citi Trends and Family Dollar in Anderson, S.C.; and Louisa Plaza, a 108,065-square-foot shopping center anchored by Goody’s and Family Dollar in Louisa, Ky. Eric Wohl of Hanley Investment Group served as an advisor for the transaction.

February 23, 2017

Alabama Retail Southeast

The Shopping Center Group Arranges Leases for Academy Sports, PetSmart in Northwest Alabama

by John Nelson February 23, 2017

FLORENCE, ALA. — The Shopping Center Group has arranged leases for Academy Sports + Outdoors and PetSmart this fall at Florence Square in Florence. The 63,000-square-foot Academy Sports and 18,500-square-foot PetSmart will replace a former Kmart at the property this fall. Other tenants at Florence Square include T.J. Maxx, Essex Bargain Hunt, Tuesday Morning, The UPS Store, Cici’s Pizza and H&R Block. Outparcel tenants include Wells Fargo and Bojangles. The owner, a joint venture between Triangle Capital Group and Arcadian Cap Group LLC, is planning a $15.3 million redevelopment of the 241,000-square-foot center. The ownership has engaged Mobile, Ala.-based Delaney Property Group LLC to co-develop the remerchandising.

February 23, 2017

Alabama Mixed-Use Southeast Top Stories

White-Spunner, Poarch Band of Creek Indians to Deliver First Phase of $500M Resort in Alabama

by John Nelson February 23, 2017

FOLEY, ALA. — White-Spunner Construction (WSC) and the Poarch Band of Creek Indians are underway on OWA, a $500 million entertainment and retail district in Foley, a town in south Alabama near the Gulf of Mexico. WSC is constructing 154,000 square feet of retail and dining space for the $240 million first phase of OWA, which is set to open this summer. Phase I of OWA will also feature a themed amusement park and a 150-room Marriott TownePlace Suites hotel. Future phases call for a water park, additional hotels and a resort-level RV park. “This will be an exciting new family-friendly destination for locals and visitors alike in Baldwin County,” says John White-Spunner, president of WSC. “We’re proud to be a part of such an innovative entertainment concept that will bring thousands of new jobs and draw more tourism to the Gulf Coast.” When completed, the OWA development is expected to generate nearly 3,500 direct and indirect jobs and draw about 1 million visitors a year. Plans call for the development to include three themed districts that offer shopping, dining and other entertainment. Located off the Foley Beach Express and County Road 20, OWA is nine miles from Gulf Shores …

February 23, 2017

Georgia Multifamily Southeast

Colliers Brokers $109M Sale of Multifamily Portfolio in Metro Atlanta

by John Nelson February 22, 2017

SMYRNA, GA. — Colliers International has arranged the $109 million sale of three multifamily properties totaling 680 units in Smyrna’s Vinings district, a submarket of Atlanta. The properties include The Peak at Vinings Mountain, The Views at Vinings Mountain and Lakeside at Vinings Mountain, collectively known as The Residences at Vinings Mountain. San Francisco-based Hamilton Zanze purchased all three properties. Will Mathews of Colliers International represented the seller, an institutional REIT, in the transaction.

February 22, 2017

Industrial Office Southeast Virginia

First Potomac Realty Trust Sells Two Industrial, Office Buildings in Virginia for $88.7M

by John Nelson February 22, 2017

ALEXANDRIA AND FAIRFAX, VA. — Bethesda, Md.-based First Potomac Realty Trust has sold Plaza 500, a 502,830-square-foot industrial property located at 6295 Edsall Road in Alexandria. Matan Cos. purchased the asset, which was 90.5 percent leased as of Sept. 30, 2016, for $75 million. First Potomac has also sold One Fair Oaks, a 214,214-square-foot office building located at 4114 Legato Road in Fairfax, for $13.7 million. CACI International, an information technology firm, fully occupied the property through the end of 2016. The buyer was an affiliate of Beacon Capital Partners, according to the Washington Business Journal.

February 22, 2017

Office Southeast Virginia

Corporate Office Properties Trust Sells Two Assets in Northern Virginia for $53M

by John Nelson February 22, 2017

FALLS CHURCH, VA. — Corporate Office Properties Trust (COPT), a publicly traded office REIT, has sold $53 million of suburban assets in Northern Virginia. The REIT sold a 190,500-square-foot office building located at 3120 Fairview Park Drive in Falls Church’s Merrifield submarket for $39 million. The asset was 87 percent leased as of Dec. 31, 2016. The company also sold 5.3 acres of land in northern Virginia for $14 million. COPT has an additional $10 million of asset sales under contract and between $37 million to $47 million in contract negotiations, all of which are expected to close during 2017.

February 22, 2017

Retail Southeast Virginia

Morgan Property Group to Develop Publix-Anchored Shopping Center Near Richmond

by John Nelson February 22, 2017

MECHANICSVILLE, VA. — Morgan Property Group has purchased roughly 18 acres of land in Mechanicsville, about six miles northeast of Richmond, for the development of a new grocery-anchored shopping center with an outparcel. Publix will occupy about 50,000 square feet of the 63,000-square-foot property, which is situated along Mechanicsville Turnpike adjacent to Regency Centers’ Hanover Village. Zach Means of Divaris Real Estate Inc. represented the buyer in the land transaction, and Tred Spratley of Sigma National Inc. represented the seller. Morgan Property Group has selected Means to lease the project. Construction is expected to start in late summer, with an opening slated for fall 2018. This will be Morgan Property’s 31st development in Virginia since 2004 and its 11th retail project in the greater Richmond area.

February 22, 2017

Hospitality Loans North Carolina Southeast

Grandbridge Arranges $27M Refinancing for Hyatt Place in Downtown Charlotte

by John Nelson February 22, 2017

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Grandbridge Real Estate Capital has arranged the $27 million refinancing for Hyatt Place, a 172-room hotel in downtown Charlotte. Chris Caison of Grandbridge’s Charlotte office arranged the fixed-rate loan through an unnamed CMBS investor on behalf of a repeat client. Located at 222 S. Caldwell St., the hotel features free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness center, outdoor rooftop pool and a bar.

February 22, 2017

Multifamily North Carolina Southeast

Proffitt Dixon to Develop Multifamily Community in Uptown Charlotte

by John Nelson February 21, 2017

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Proffitt Dixon Partners plans to develop Montage, a six-story, 302-unit multifamily development in Uptown Charlotte. An affiliate of Creek Lane Capital LLC, a Chicago-based real estate investment firm, is providing joint venture equity for the development, and Pacific Life Insurance Co. is providing a $46.5 million construction loan. Travis Anderson and Cory Fowler led HFF’s debt and equity placement team in both transactions on behalf of Proffitt Dixon. Situated at the corner of East Stonewall and South Davidson streets, Montage will feature one-, two- and three-bedroom units averaging 830 square feet with 10-foot ceilings, master closets, computer niche/workstations, stainless steel appliances, wood plank flooring and balconies and patios with views of downtown Charlotte. Amenities will include 11,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space, an elevated saltwater swimming pool, resident lounge, clubroom, fenced dog park, courtyards, grilling stations, bicycle repair and a fitness center.

February 21, 2017

Seniors Housing Southeast Tennessee

Inspirit, Care Investment Trust Acquire Seniors Housing Community in Memphis

by John Nelson February 21, 2017

MEMPHIS, TENN. — A joint venture between Inspirit Senior Living and Care Investment Trust has acquired Foxbridge, a 120-bed independent living, assisted living and memory care community in Memphis. The seniors housing property is located on eight acres. The seller was the property’s former operator, United Methodist Homes. The sales price was undisclosed. The new owners plan to implement improvements to the back-office systems, buildings, furnishings, fixtures and grounds. Inspirit will operate the community and expand the name to “Foxbridge, an Inspirit Senior Living Community.” This is Inspirit’s second community, following Hilltop in Winchester, Va., which was also acquired in a joint venture with Care Investment Trust.

February 21, 2017

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