Southeast

Berkadia’s Tampa, Orlando Offices Arrange Sale of Two Properties in Florida

by Haisten Willis November 3, 2015

TAMPA & CLEARWATER, FLA. — Berkadia’s Orlando and Tampa offices have arranged the sale of two Florida properties totaling nearly $53 million. Berkadia negotiated the sale and financing of Mainsail South Residences, a multifamily property located at 4711 S. Himes Ave. in Tampa. Jason Stanton of the Tampa office, along with Cole Whitaker and Hal Warren of the Orlando office, completed the sale on Sept. 10. Justin Ownby of the Tampa office negotiated the $25 million acquisition loan through Berkadia’s Fannie Mae Program. The sellers were Mainsail Villas II LLC and Mainsail Villas Holdings LLC of Tampa. Avesta Acquisition LLC, of Tampa, was the buyer and plans to renovate the property’s interior, exterior and common areas. The 10-year loan features a 2.6 percent floating interest rate and a 30-year amortization schedule. Mainsail South Residences is a 319-unit property built in 1984. Unit amenities include fully equipped kitchens, ceiling fans, cable and Internet access, washer and dryer units, vaulted ceilings and patios or balconies. Select units have fireplaces. Community amenities include a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sun deck, laundry facility, business center, clubhouse, recreation room, extra storage space and secured access gating. The property is 95 percent occupied and is located on a …

November 3, 2015

Alabama Loans Office Southeast

Meridian Arranges $35M in Acquisition Financing for Office Park in Metro Birmingham

by Haisten Willis November 3, 2015

HOOVER, ALA. — Meridian Capital Group has negotiated $35 million in acquisition financing for the purchase of the Meadowbrook North Office Park located in Hoover on behalf of The Matrix Group. The two-year loan, provided by Rialto Mortgage Finance, features a LIBOR-based floating-rate, interest-only payments for the full term and a one-year extension option. Tal Bar-Or, Judah Neuman and Kyle Kite of Meridian’s New York City headquarters negotiated the transaction. Meadowbrook North Office Park, located at 100, 300, 500 and 1200 Corporate Drive on U.S. Highway 280, includes four Class A office buildings totaling 509,000 square feet. Developer Daniel Corp. built the property. Amenities include a 13-acre lake, 1.3-mile walking trail, three daycare facilities and a post office. The Hoover submarket contains Birmingham’s highest concentration of Class A office stock, totaling 4.7 million square feet.

November 3, 2015

Georgia Industrial Multifamily Office Retail Southeast

Colliers International Group Acquires Colliers International Atlanta

by Haisten Willis November 3, 2015

NEW YORK CITY & ATLANTA — Colliers International Group has acquired Colliers International Atlanta. The current shareholders of Colliers Atlanta will continue to retain equity in the business under Colliers’ unique partnership model. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1967, Colliers International Atlanta offers a full range of services for commercial real estate owners and occupiers. Comprising more than 250 professionals, Colliers International Atlanta provides investment sales, lease brokerage, capital markets, property management and project management to local, regional, national and international clients.

November 3, 2015

Industrial South Carolina Southeast

NAI Avant Brokers 1,185-Acre Land Sale in Columbia for $3M

by Haisten Willis November 3, 2015

COLUMBIA, S.C. — NAI Avant’s Tom and Tombo Milliken have brokered the sale of 1,185 acres on Beckham Swamp Road and Longwood Road in Richland County, S.C. The property, known as Liberty West, was owned by Congaree Carton LP and sold for $3 million. NAI Avant represented the purchaser in the timber and recreational holding.

November 3, 2015

Maryland Southeast

Perryman Logistics Center in Baltimore on Track for December Delivery

by Haisten Willis November 2, 2015

BALTIMORE — Construction is on track for the delivery of Perryman Logistics Center, a 571,000-square-foot speculative warehouse/distribution center, in December. Chesapeake Real Estate Group and financial partner USAA Real Estate Co. are developing the project. The companies acquired a 48.4-acre site at 610 Chelsea Road in the Aberdeen section of Harford County last fall and began construction on the project. The Class A industrial building is being constructed with 36-foot clear ceiling heights, 120 loading docks in a cross dock configuration, two drive-in doors, a 130-foot truck court and an adjacent surface parking area that can accommodate up to 244 trailers or 518 cars.

November 2, 2015

Florida Hospitality Loans Southeast

Aileron Arranges $13.8M Construction Loan for Hotel in Jacksonville

by Haisten Willis November 2, 2015

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — Aileron Investment Management has arranged a $13.8 million loan for the construction of a 122-room Residence Inn by Marriott hotel located in Jacksonville. The transaction was structured as an SBA 504 loan, with Aileron providing an $8.7 million first mortgage loan, and a $5.1 million interim second mortgage loan. Upon completion of the construction, the loan will convert to long-term permanent financing. Florida Business Development Corp. was the CDC on the transaction.

November 2, 2015

Georgia Multifamily Southeast

Isakson Living to Develop Peachtree Hills Place in Atlanta

by Haisten Willis November 2, 2015

ATLANTA — Isakson Living, an Atlanta-based developer, will move forward with developing Peachtree Hills Place. Isakson Living and Foley Design Associates Architects will be refining the plans for the south Buckhead community over the next several months. Peachtree Hills Place, a residential community offering a full continuum of care, was first introduced in 2006. However, in 2009, the development of the 20-plus acre site in the historic Peachtree Hills neighborhood was put on hold during the recession. More than 150 buyers originally reserved a home at Peachtree Hills Place. Many of the initial buyers, along with 40 new prospective buyers already on the priority list, are expected to reserve a new home in the community. Amenities will include a clubhouse with multiple dining venues, a fitness center and a health center. The first phase of development will include 84 condominiums and eight custom single-family homes. The condominiums at Peachtree Hills Place will include one-, two- and three- bedroom plans ranging in size from 1,400 square feet to more than 3,000 square feet. Upon completion, there will be 192 condominiums and 12 single-family homes. Services include security, transportation, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing. Pre-sales will commence in 2016.

November 2, 2015

Florida Multifamily Southeast

ARA Newmark Arranges Sale of 220-Unit Apartment Community in Orlando

by Haisten Willis November 2, 2015

ORLANDO, FLA. — ARA Newmark has arranged the sale of Reserve at Conway, a 220-unit Class B property located near downtown Orlando. The property was 94 percent occupied at the time of the sale. Kevin Judd, Scott Ramey, Patrick Dufour, Richard Donnellan and Marc deBaptiste of ARA Newmark represented the seller, an affiliate of Chicago-based Oak Residential Partners, in the transaction. Oak Residential is a privately owned company that invests in, develops and manages commercial and multifamily real estate across the Midwest, Southwest and Southeastern United States. Chicago-based Redwood Capital Group was the buyer. Constructed in 1983, the Reserve at Conway includes a unit mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments in six floor plans. Community amenities include a swimming pool, fitness center, outdoor kitchen, sports court, bark park, business center, laundry facility, car care center, clubhouse and resident lounge, Wi-Fi and a Starbucks. The Reserve at Conway is located six miles southeast of downtown Orlando in the Southeast/Airport submarket.

November 2, 2015

Industrial Southeast Tennessee

C&W Brokers 316,666 SF Distribution Lease for DYK Automotive in Memphis

by Haisten Willis November 2, 2015

MEMPHIS, TENN. — Cushman & Wakefield has brokered a lease renewal and expansion for DYK Automotive’s distribution operations at 4500 Malone Road in Memphis. The 316,666-square-foot transaction represents an increase in Class A industrial activity in the regional market. DYK Automotive, a national aftermarket automobile parts and accessories distributor, initially leased 150,000 square feet at 4500 Malone Road. An operating unit of Dobbs Management Service, the company provides branded and private label packaged oil, chemicals, parts and accessories to various customer channels and markets. Its divisions include AP Auto, Keltner Enterprises and Superior Automotive, each with more than 50 years of operating history. Kemp Conrad of Cushman & Wakefield orchestrated DYK Automotive’s renewal/expansion. Tim Mashburn of Colliers International represented the property owner.

November 2, 2015

Florida Industrial Market Reports Southeast Southeast Market Reports

Small Tenants Causing Big Demand for Industrial Product in Orlando

by John Nelson November 2, 2015

The industrial market in Orlando has undoubtedly experienced robust leasing activity over the first half of 2015, especially among the smaller users ranging from 3,000 to 10,000 square feet. With an average industrial vacancy rate of 9.3 percent throughout Southeast / Southwest Orlando according to second quarter 2015 market reports, quality space for smaller tenants is becoming more and more scarce and available dock-high small space is virtually nonexistent. Industrial is Rebounding Two specific factors can be directly linked to the current industrial shifts in Central Florida: construction spending and theme park growth. The construction industry is booming, in particular within the single-family and multifamily sectors, allowing construction companies of all sizes market share due to high demand for services. Industrial parks are welcoming back smaller construction business owners that may have downsized and operated out of their homes during the downturn but are now looking for larger warehouses and mixed-use spaces for business. Secondly, theme park expansions, spurred by the record year of tourism in Orlando in 2014, have caused many businesses that were on the back lots of the parks to be pushed back out into the marketplace. Higher tourism rates represent a boost in consumer confidence and …

November 2, 2015

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