Southeast

Toyota to Invest $8B in North Carolina Battery Manufacturing Facility

by John Nelson November 3, 2023

LIBERTY, N.C. — Toyota has announced plans to invest an additional $8 billion in Toyota Battery Manufacturing, North Carolina (TBMNC), an advanced manufacturing campus currently underway in Liberty, roughly 23 miles outside Greensboro. Toyota’s investment in the facility, which is expected to create more than 5,000 jobs, now totals roughly $13.9 billion. Scheduled to begin production in 2025, the facility will develop and produce batteries for use in electric vehicles. The new investment will allow for the addition of eight battery production lines, bringing the total to 10. The project, which was initially announced in 2021, will total 7 million square feet.

November 3, 2023

Acquisitions North Carolina Retail Southeast

Northmarq Brokers $4.3M Sale of Retail Property in Metro Asheville

by John Nelson November 3, 2023

BREVARD, N.C. — Northmarq’s Atlanta office has brokered the $4.3 million sale of Shoppes at Brevard Place, a retail property located in Brevard, roughly 30 miles southwest of Asheville. Built in 2020, the property totals 11,801 square feet. Tenants at the center, which was 76 percent occupied at the time of sale, include Starbucks Coffee, Jersey Mike’s, Salsarita’s, Mommy & Me and AT&T. Billy Benedict of Northmarq represented both the buyer and seller in the transaction.

November 3, 2023

Acquisitions Multifamily Southeast Tennessee

Colliers Arranges Acquisition Financing for Multifamily Portfolio Totaling 56 Units in Chattanooga

by John Nelson November 3, 2023

CHATTANOOGA, TENN. — Colliers Mortgage has arranged financing for the acquisition of a two-property multifamily portfolio totaling 56 units in Chattanooga. The properties include Richwood Townhomes and Seminole Pathe. Located at 918 Donaldson Road, Richwood Townhomes was built in 1968 and comprises 24 units throughout four two-story buildings. Seminole Pathe features 32 units within one three-story building, as well as a one-story single-family residence that functions as a duplex. Built in 1925, the property is situated at 302 Dunlap Ave. The financing included the assumption of an existing Fannie Mae mortgage loan, as well as an additional Fannie Mae supplemental loan. Zach Shope of Colliers Mortgage’s Atlanta office secured the financing on behalf of the borrower, an entity doing business as East Ridge Flats and Townhomes LLC.

November 3, 2023

District of Columbia Southeast

US Economy Adds 150,000 Jobs in October, Falling Short of Expectations

by John Nelson November 3, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Total nonfarm employment in the United States rose by 150,000 jobs in October, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This figure both marks a notable decline from September, which saw the addition of 297,000 jobs, and falls short of expectations for October. Previously, Dow Jones economists predicted a rise of 170,000 for the month, reports CNBC. October’s employment gain is also below the average monthly gain of 258,000 over the previous 12 months. While the sectors of healthcare, government and social assistance saw job gains, manufacturing jobs decreased, which the BLS report attributes to strike activity. Manufacturing employment decreased by 35,000 positions, including a decline of 33,000 in motor vehicles and parts manufacturing. Healthcare, government and social assistance added 58,000, 51,000 and 19,000 jobs, respectively. Construction employment also increased, with the addition of 23,000 jobs. Leisure and hospitality and professional business services saw more modest gains, adding 19,000 and 15,000 jobs, respectively. Other industries saw minimal changes. The unemployment rate ticked up from 3.8 percent in September to 3.9 percent in October, and is the highest unemployment rate since January 2022. Some experts predict that the cooler job market reflected in the report portends …

November 3, 2023

Company News Florida Retail Southeast

Sembler Co. Founder Mel Sembler Dies at 93

by John Nelson November 3, 2023

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. — Mel Sembler, founder of St. Petersburg-based retail real estate development firm The Sembler Co., has passed away at the age of 93, according to a statement from the company. Sembler founded his eponymous real estate company in 1962. To date, it has completed more than 350 developments totaling 29 million square feet. Additionally, the company manages and leases 10 million square feet of retail real estate and has offices in St. Petersburg, Atlanta and Puerto Rico. In a prepared statement, The Sembler Co. stated “his indelible mark will continue to guide us as we honor his legacy. He was the truest friend and leader to all.” Currently, The Sembler Co.’s portfolio includes Belmont Shopping Center in Ruskin, Fla., and North Macon Plaza in Macon, Ga. Sembler is also underway on the development of The Preserve Marketplace in Odessa, Fla., and West Villages Marketplace in Venice, Fla. In metro Atlanta, the company developed The Prado in 2008 and Town Brookhaven in 2010. The retail centers total 345,000 and 441,217 square feet, respectively. Sembler also previously served as U.S. Ambassador to Australia and Nauru from 1989 to 1993 and to Italy from 2001 to 2005. He also served …

November 3, 2023

Affordable Housing Development Florida Multifamily Southeast

Universal Destinations, Wendover Housing Break Ground on 20-Acre Affordable Housing Development in Orlando

by John Nelson November 2, 2023

ORLANDO, FLA. — Universal Destinations & Experiences and Wendover Housing Partners have begun construction on Catchlight Crossings, a 20-acre residential district in Orlando. The land was donated by Universal’s not-for-profit Housing for Tomorrow. Situated near the Orange County Convention Center along International Drive, the project will ultimately feature 1,000 affordable housing apartments, onsite amenities and services, 16,000 square feet of retail space, play areas and a transportation center. Some features will include Bezos Academy, a tuition-free preschool, as well as educational opportunities via the nearby University of Central Florida. Amenities will include resort-style pools, a fitness center, game room, cafes, bike and walking paths, a community garden and four acres of open green space. Chase is the primary construction lender for Catchlight Crossings, which will remain an affordable community in perpetuity. The majority of the units – 75 percent — will be designated as affordable and reserved for households with incomes at or below 60 percent of the area’s median income (AMI). Universal Destinations & Experiences and Wendover Housing expect to open the first phase of Catchlight Crossings in 2026.

November 2, 2023

Kentucky Loans Lument Multifamily Southeast

Lument Provides $78.8M HUD-Insured Refinancing for Hub Apartments in Bowling Green, Kentucky

by John Nelson November 2, 2023

BOWLING GREEN, KY. — Lument has provided a $78.8 million loan through HUD’s 223(f) program for The Hub, a 590-unit apartment community in Bowling Green. Ryan Duling of Lument’s Columbus, Ohio office originated the financing, which was underwritten with a low fixed interest rate and a 25-basis-point mortgage insurance premium due to its green classification. The borrower was not disclosed. Built in 2020, The Hub comprises 42 apartment buildings surrounding a central park. Amenities include pickleball courts, a splash pad, pet park and resort-style pools with multiple pavilions and lounge areas, as well as food-and-beverage options.

November 2, 2023

Florida Loans Office Southeast

New York Life Closes $45M Loan for Midtown West Office Building in Tampa

by John Nelson November 2, 2023

TAMPA, FLA. — New York Life Insurance Co. has provided a $45 million loan for Midtown West, an eight-story office building within the 22-acre Midtown Tampa development. Ed Coco, Matt Casey and Lee Weaver of JLL arranged the five-year loan through New York Life on behalf of the borrower, a joint venture between Highwoods Properties and The Bromley Cos. Built in 2021, the 152,000-square-foot Midtown West was fully leased at the time of financing to Prudential, Primo and Nestle.

November 2, 2023

Acquisitions Loans South Carolina Southeast Student Housing

JLL Funds $18.5M Acquisition Loan for Student Housing Community Near Coastal Carolina University

by John Nelson November 2, 2023

CONWAY, S.C. — JLL has provided an $18.5 million Freddie Mac acquisition loan for Bellamy Coastal, a 480-bed student housing community situated near Coastal Carolina University. Built in 2018, the property is located at 300 Bellamy Ave. in Conway, a half-mile east of the university and 10 miles from Myrtle Beach. Amenities include a resort-style pool, sundeck, beach volleyball court, 24-hour fitness center, computer lab, study area, hammock garden and in-apartment security systems. Dan Kearns, Patricia Heminger, Sam Tarter and Katia Novi of JLL originated the five-year, fixed-rate loan on behalf of the borrower, Eastman Residential. The loan will be serviced by JLL Real Estate Capital LLC, a member of Freddie Mac Multifamily’s Optigo network of seller-servicer partners.

November 2, 2023

Alabama Development Loans Mixed-Use Retail Southeast

Benson Capital Partners Joins $2.2B MidCity District in Huntsville as Investment Partner

by John Nelson November 2, 2023

HUNTSVILLE, ALA. — Benson Capital Partners, an investment firm founded by New Orleans Saints owner and New Orleans Pelicans governor Gayle Benson, has invested in MidCity District, a $2.2 billion mixed-use development in Huntsville. The New Orleans-based company has provided a $5.7 million equity investment via its real estate fund, Benson Capital Real Estate I LP, for MidCity Placemakers Retail II, a retail component within MidCity spanning 82,669 square feet. Additionally, Randy Wolfe of Northmarq arranged a $13.8 million loan for MidCity Placemakers Retail II. RCP Cos. is the principal owner of MidCity District, which will ultimately comprise 1,865 residential units, 925 hotel rooms, shops, restaurants, entertainment retail and Class A offices, along with outdoor gathering spaces, including the Orion Amphitheater. “We are excited to further RCP’s vision for MidCity, redefining community spaces,” says Keith Schneider, managing director for Benson Capital’s real estate fund. “MidCity District represents a pioneering vision that aligns with our commitment to investing in transformative projects.”

November 2, 2023

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