BELTSVILLE, MD. — CBRE Group has arranged the $5.45 million sale of a 72,222-square-foot office and distribution building, located at 11900 Old Baltimore Pike in Beltsville. The property is fully leased. Bruce Strasburg and Marc Rampulla of CBRE Group represented the seller, Beltsville I, in the transaction. The buyer was 11900 Old Baltimore Pike LLC, an entity controlled by Isaac Pretter and Eron Sodie.
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ANDALUSIA, ALA. — SRS Real Estate Partners has negotiated the $3.92 million sale of the 97,000-square-foot Andalusia Marketplace, a shopping center located in Andalusia. The center is fully leased to Tractor Supply Co., Marvin's Building Materials and Food Giant. Josh Burmeister and Buff Teague of SRS represented the seller.
JACKSON, MISS. — American Real Estate Capital (AREC) has negotiated a $16 million loan secured by the fee simple interest in the 276-room Hilton Jacksonville, located in Jackson. The hotel features 27,000 square feet of meeting space. AREC arranged the three-year loan with two, one-year extension options.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. — OneBlood has purchased a 75,000-square-foot office building, located at 3000 W. Cypress Creek Road in Fort Lauderdale, from the Florida Department of Financial Services for $9.8 million. MIchael Fay and John Crotty of Colliers International represented the buyer in the transaction, and Robert Listokin and Sal Bonsignore, also of Colliers International, represented the seller. The buyer will fully occupy the building, creating the BloodBank of Florida.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Percival McGuire has broken ground on the $7 million, 35,000-square-foot Northlake Plaza, a retail center located at 7809 W. W.T. Harris Blvd. in Charlotte. The center is pre-leased to McDonald's, Buffalo Wild Wings and Discount Tire. Percival McGuire is also planning a fourth building totaling 10,000 square feet for the property. McDonald's is slated to open in the first quarter of 2013, and Buffalo Wild Wings and Discount Tire will open in the second quarter of 2013.
CHARLESTON, S.C. — 484 King St. LLC has sold an 18,000-square-foot warehouse and showroom, located at 482 King St., 484 King St. and 83 Mary St. in Charleston, for $3.5 million. Richard Morse of Palmetto Commercial Properties represented the seller in the transaction. Bill Edlund, also of Palmetto Commercial Properties, represented King Street Enterprises, the buyer.
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLA. — Hamptons PBG, a joint venture between ZOM Florida and Northwestern Mutual, has broken ground on the 224-unit The Hamptons at Palm Beach Gardens, a luxury multifamily community located in Palm Beach Gardens. Amenities will include a clubhouse, resort-style pool, fitness center, internet lounge and pet salon. Current Builders is the general contractor for the project and ZRS Management is the property management. Completion is slated for December 2013.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Capital Advisors has arranged $3.95 million in refinacing for the 158,231-square-foot Conbraco Industrial Building, located at 701 Matthews-Mint Road in Charlotte. Ridge Stafford of Capital Advisors arranged the 25-year, fully amortizing loan through Standard Insurance Co.
While the Savannah retail market has felt the impact of the recent economic downturn, the overall market has maintained its equilibrium, driven by key economic engines such as the Georgia Ports Authority/Port of Savannah, Fort Stewart, Hunter Army Airfield, the tourism industry and The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). The Savannah Area Chamber and Visitors Center announced that June 2012 was a record-breaking month with 87 businesses joining the Chamber. Savannah also consistently makes top ten lists for best travel destinations. These constants have served as a steadying influence as various segments of the retail market have reacted and adapted to the evolving marketplace. Though downtown Savannah and the Historic District have seen property values decline during the last 36 months, the retail market has taken steps forward and backwards, and the general arc seems to be positive. Levy Jewelers, an upscale local jewelry store, has acquired a prime location at Broughton and Bull streets, the nexus of the main shopping district. Marc Jacobs Boutique and Urban Outfitters lead a list of national retailers that have set up shop in the downtown area. Whole Foods will mark its entry into the Savannah market with a 35,000-square-foot store at …
CARTERSVILLE, GA. — voestalpine Metal Forming plans to build a $62 million manufacturing facility at the 707-acre Highland 75 development, a master-planned industrial/corporate park located in Cartersville. The facility will be the first in the United States for the Australia-based company, and will create approximately 220 jobs. Highland 75 is a collaboration between Bartow County, the city of Cartersville and the Bartow-Cartersville Joint Development Authority.