Southeast

Richmond’s Multifamily Growth Reflects the Local Economy’s Positive Trajectory

by John Nelson October 23, 2023

As Richmond continues to grow, its relative value points to prosperity in the market for years to come. Having grown our company in Richmond, we’ve witnessed the transformative momentum and tremendous change firsthand. Specifically, the diverse employment base has continued to expand through economic strength and migration trends, increasing not only population but also multifamily demand and asset performance. Strong economics support Richmond’s stability. Richmond’s diverse employment base empowers a resilient market with high-growth potential. The MSA is home to 11 Fortune 1000 companies and a robust private sector, encompassing hospitals, energy companies and financial services. The economy is stabilized by the presence of many institutions of higher learning, along with substantial medical and life sciences users. Numerous major corporations have announced or recently completed large expansions. These include CoStar’s new $460 million corporate campus (2,000 jobs) and The LEGO Group’s new $1 billion, 1.7-million-square-foot production facility (1,760 jobs). As Virginia’s state capital, Richmond has a large government presence, including the Richmond Federal Reserve Bank and the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. The city is also actively engaged in creating public-private partnerships — including the “Diamond District,” a 67.5-acre parcel redevelopment into a mixed-use entertainment district, and “City Center,” …

October 23, 2023

Development Multifamily North Carolina Southeast

Alliance Residential Opens 323-Unit Broadstone Optimist Park Apartments in Charlotte

by John Nelson October 20, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Alliance Residential Co. has opened Broadstone Optimist Park, a 323-unit multifamily community located at 2010 N. Brevard St. in Charlotte. Apartment and townhome units at the property range from 600 to 1,368 square feet in studio, one- and two-bedroom layouts. Monthly rental rates range from $1,300 to $3,000, according to Apartments.com. Amenities at Broadstone Optimist Park include a swimming pool with private cabanas; courtyard with outdoor grilling stations, dining areas, games and firepits; fitness center; indoor/outdoor clubroom; coworking spaces; a 24-hour mail package system; podcast recording studio; indoor/outdoor sky lounge; 40 electric vehicle charging stations; and 410 parking spaces. Located in the Optimist Park neighborhood, the community is walkable to both the 25th St. Light Rail Station and the new Urban District Market food hall. Cline Design Associates was the architect on the project, and John R. McAdams Co. served as the civil engineer. LS3P provided interior design services.

October 20, 2023

Build-to-Rent Development Florida Multifamily Single-Family Rental Southeast

Advenir Oakley to Develop 302-Unit Build-to-Rent Residential Project in Wildwood, Florida

by John Nelson October 20, 2023

WILDWOOD, FLA. — Advenir Oakley Capital will begin development on LEO at Wildwood, a new multifamily development in Wildwood, part of The Villages MSA in Central Florida. Miami-based Advenir Living purchased the site in September 2022 in partnership with Birmingham-based Oakley Group for $8.5 million. Upon completion, LEO at Wildwood will feature standalone cottages with attached garages, duplexes, rowhouses and carriage houses. Residences will range from 782 to 1,300 square feet. Certified General Contractors will serve as the general contractor on the project, which was designed by Nequette Architecture & Design. Amenities will include a swimming pool, clubhouse with a 24-hour fitness center and coffee/water bar, internet lounge, pocket parks, a dog park, pet washing station and free Wi-Fi. Delivery of the first homes is scheduled for January 2025. Monthly rental rates will range from $1,900 to $2,700.

October 20, 2023

Development Multifamily North Carolina Southeast

DRP to Break Ground on 270-Unit Perimeter Pointe Apartments in Southwest Charlotte

by John Nelson October 20, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Dominion Realty Partners (DRP) will break ground this month on Perimeter Pointe Apartments, a 270-unit multifamily community in southwest Charlotte. Situated within the LakePointe Corporate Center business park at 3737 Glen Lake Drive, the property will feature a pool, activity lawn, automated package delivery system, fitness center and a club/game room. Rule Joy Trammell & Rubio designed the community, and Armada Hoffler Construction will serve as the general contractor. The first units are scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2025. Trustmark Bank, along with Dogwood State Bank and Providence Bank, is providing financing for the project. CBRE acted as an advisor on the debt placement, and the Richmond office of Hunton Andrews Kurth represented DRP. Moore & Van Allen assisted in rezoning the property, which was acquired from Childress Klein for an undisclosed amount. Perimeter Pointe marks DRP’s sixth project in the metro Charlotte area.

October 20, 2023

Development Industrial Leasing Activity South Carolina Southeast

Red Rock Signs Dunlop Sports to 304,884 SF Warehouse Lease in Greer, South Carolina

by John Nelson October 20, 2023

GREER, S.C. — Red Rock Developments has signed a 304,884-square-foot lease at the developer’s speculative warehouse in Greer, about 12 miles from Greenville, S.C. Delivered in August, the property is situated within the second phase of Smith Farms Industrial Park, an industrial park that Red Rock owns with capital partner LXP Industrial Trust. Dunlop Sports Americas will fully occupy the building, which features 36-foot clear heights, shipping/receiving offices and dock packages with 40,000-pound hydraulic levelers, seals, dock fans and lights. Marcus Cornelius, Trey Pennington and Jeff Benedict of CBRE represented Red Rock in the lease negotiations. Jeff Head and Tommy Turner of Newmark represented the tenant.

October 20, 2023

Acquisitions Healthcare South Carolina Southeast

Montecito Medical Acquires Seven Medical Office Buildings in Upstate South Carolina

by John Nelson October 20, 2023

NASHVILLE, TENN. — Nashville-based Montecito Medical has acquired a portfolio comprising seven medical office buildings (MOBs) in upstate South Carolina. Concentrated in the Greenville and Clemson markets, the properties total 88,000 square feet. The portfolio was fully leased at the time of sale. Clemson Eye occupies six of the buildings, and Carolinas Centers for Sight leases the seventh property. Both tenants are affiliates of Eye Health America. HREA | Healthcare Real Estate Advisors represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. The sales price was also not disclosed.

October 20, 2023

Development Georgia Southeast Student Housing

Landmark Completes Development of 10 Off-Campus Student Housing Properties for $2B

by John Nelson October 19, 2023

ATHENS, GA. — Athens-based Landmark Properties has completed the development of 10 student housing properties valued at $2 billion ahead of the fall 2023 semester. The portfolio is the largest to be delivered off-campus in a single year, according to Landmark, and accounts for one-fourth of all student housing deliveries this fall. The portfolio, which offers a total of 8,195 beds, includes the following nine properties: The Standard at College Park, a 951-bed community located two blocks from the University of Maryland campus in College Park. The property offers units in studio through five-bedroom configurations, alongside shared amenities including a fitness center, sauna, computer lab, study lounge and ground floor retail space. Landmark Construction served as general contractor for the project. The Standard at Columbia, a 678-bed project developed through a joint venture with CRG near the University of South Carolina campus in downtown Columbia. The community offers studio through five-bedroom units. Shared amenities include a clubhouse, pool deck, fitness center, spa, study lounge, cafe and a sports simulator. Clayco served as general contractor. The Standard at Bloomington, a 1,064-bed community located near the Indiana University campus in Bloomington. Shared amenities include a swimming pool and spa, exterior jumbotron, sauna, …

October 19, 2023

Development Florida Industrial Southeast

Trammell Crow, STAG Begin Construction on 300,000 SF Industrial Development Near Tampa

by John Nelson October 19, 2023

GIBSONTON, FLA. — Trammell Crow Co. and STAG Industrial have begun construction on a two-building industrial development in metro Tampa totaling 300,000 square feet. The two single-story warehouses will be located at 100 and 200 Powell Road in Gibsonton, about 15 miles south of downtown Tampa. The warehouse at 100 Powell will span 160,000 square feet, and the facility at 200 Powell will total 140,000 square feet. The warehouses will be situated on separate sites spanning 18 acres and 12 acres, respectively, and will feature move-in ready office space, a truck court with ample trailer parking and 32-foot clear heights. Trammell Crow Co. and STAG plan to deliver the property in third-quarter 2024. CBRE’s Tampa office will lease the development on behalf of ownership. The design-build team includes architect of record C4 Architecture, general contractor Welbro Building Corp., civil engineer Atwell and LEED consultant DMS. Kris Courier and Gary Bauler of CBRE, along with Julia Silva of JLL, assisted in the deal.

October 19, 2023

Acquisitions Build-to-Rent Development North Carolina Single-Family Rental Southeast

Barings, Foulger Pratt Purchase Build-to-Rent Residential Community Underway in Metro Raleigh for $50M

by John Nelson October 19, 2023

WENDELL, N.C. — A joint venture between Barings and Foulger Pratt has purchased a build-to-rent (BTR) residential community under construction in Wendell, an eastern suburb of Raleigh. The undisclosed seller and developer sold the unnamed project for $50 million. Situated on 39 acres, the 172-unit property will consist of 89 townhomes and 83 single-family rental homes. The initial deliveries of homes are expected to be available for lease in the first half of 2024. The transaction brings Foulger Pratt’s BTR portfolio to 700 homes and approximately $250 million in investment across North Carolina and Maryland.

October 19, 2023

Development Florida Mixed-Use Multifamily Southeast

Office America, Avanti Way Break Ground on Deco Green Mixed-Use Project in South Florida

by John Nelson October 19, 2023

LAKE WORTH BEACH, FLA. — Two South Florida-based firms, Office America Group and Avanti Way Group, have broken ground on Deco Green, a mixed-use development in Lake Worth Beach. Located at 1715 N. Dixie Highway in Palm Beach County, the four-building property will comprise 125 residential units, 8,000 square feet of commercial space and 15,000 square feet of open green space. The property’s residences will be configured in one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans ranging in size from 655 to 1,320 square feet. Amenities will include a rooftop lounge, modern fitness center, bike storage, playground and a dog park. The design-build team includes general contractor MGM Construction Group, architect Martin Architectural Group and landscape architect Andres Montero. Office America and Avanti Way expect to deliver Deco Green in first-quarter 2025.

October 19, 2023

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