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SJC Ventures to Break Ground on 20,000 SF Second Phase of West Ashley Station Retail Development in Charleston

by Jeff Shaw December 19, 2022

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Atlanta-based SJC Ventures has announced plans to break ground on the second phase of West Ashley Station, a retail center in Charleston, later this month. The first phase was built in 2016 with a 45,062-square-foot Whole Foods Market as the anchor tenant. Phase II of the development will add 20,000 square feet of shopping, dining and fitness space. Demolition of a building that formerly housed a Doscher’s IGA Supermarket will occur this month, with vertical construction scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2023. Planned tenants include Hollywood Feed, Hand & Stone, Another Broken Egg, MADabolic, Pacific Dental and GoodVets. The center is currently 93 percent leased.

December 19, 2022

Acquisitions Georgia Retail Southeast

SRS Brokers Sale of 143,081 SF Blackwell Plaza Shopping Center in Marietta, Georgia

by Jeff Shaw December 19, 2022

MARIETTA, GA. — SRS’ Investment Properties Group has arranged the sale of Blackwell Plaza, a 143,081-square-foot shopping center in Marietta, approximately 20 miles northwest of Atlanta. An entity doing business as RCG-Marietta VII LLC acquired the property from Stebri Enterprises for $10 million. Kyle Stonis and Pierce Mayson of SRS represented Stebri in the transaction. Sitting on 17 acres at the intersection of Canton Road and Piedmont Road, the property features tenants including Old Time Pottery and America’s Thrift Store.

December 19, 2022

District of Columbia Market Reports Office Southeast Southeast Market Reports

Something is Happening in Downtown D.C.’s Office Market

by John Nelson December 19, 2022

Downtown Washington, D.C., is confronting many of the same pandemic-generated challenges as other urban markets across the United States. This includes above-average and record high commercial vacancy (office and retail), as well as lower-than-average daytime foot traffic, in part due to an increase in hybrid work. Yet there is a case to be made that now is a unique moment for leasing office (and retail) space in the District’s central business district (CBD). The loss of foot traffic has hit downtown retail particularly hard, especially fast-casual dining. Coffee shops and sandwich places that depend on office workers have closed at a higher rate than other food-related retail. But the pedestrians are coming back. Kastle Systems’ data from the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) shows an increase since Labor Day in the number of workers at their desks, with approximately 42 percent of the pre-pandemic number of employees in-office on a weekly basis, compared with around 33 percent last spring. This is expected to rise as more employers establish return-to-office policies. Despite 2022’s turbulent economy over the first six months, D.C.’s office leasing activity was up 16 percent compared with the first half of 2021, according to Cushman & Wakefield. The …

December 19, 2022

Development Industrial South Carolina Southeast

Edgewater to Develop 164,850 SF Distribution Facility in Coastal South Carolina for Pepsi Bottling Ventures

by John Nelson December 16, 2022

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Edgewater Ventures plans to develop a 164,850-square-foot build-to-suit distribution facility in North Myrtle Beach for Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC (PBV). Located in Palmetto Coast Industrial Park, the project will break ground in January of next year. Constructed on 25 acres, the PBV facility will feature tilt-up concrete construction, 30-foot minimum clear heights, an ESFR sprinkler system and expansion capability up to 217,000 square feet. PBV marks the first tenant at the park, which will comprise 720,000 square feet upon completion and includes a dedicated interchange at Highway 31.

December 16, 2022

Acquisitions Georgia Multifamily Southeast

JLL Arranges Sale of 252-Unit Multifamily Community in Metro Atlanta

by John Nelson December 16, 2022

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA. — JLL Capital Markets has brokered the sale of The Fieldhouse, a multifamily community featuring 252 residential units and 10,112 square feet of commercial space in Lawrenceville, roughly 30 miles northeast of Atlanta. Built in 2021, the property overlooks Coolray Field, home ballpark of the Minor League Baseball team Gwinnett Stripers. The Fieldhouse comprises three buildings with units in studio, one- and two-bedroom layouts. Amenities include a rooftop lounge, pool deck, grilling stations, two dog parks, a club and game room, workspace, a kitchen and bar for entertaining, a yoga studio and a fitness center. John Weber, Vic Ciancetta and Cade Songy of JLL represented the seller, Brand Properties, in the transaction. Bonaventure Realty Group was the buyer. The sales price was not disclosed.

December 16, 2022

Acquisitions Florida Loans Office Southeast

Berkadia Secures $36.2M Acquisition Loan for Miami Office Building

by John Nelson December 16, 2022

MIAMI — Berkadia has arranged a $36.2 million loan for the acquisition of Cube WYNWD, an office building in the Wynwood neighborhood of Miami. Located at 230 NW 24th St., the building comprises 90,000 square feet of office space and 10,000 square feet of retail space. Scott Wadler of Berkadia secured the financing on behalf of the borrower, a joint venture between San Francisco-based Brick & Timber and Philadelphia-based Argosy Capital Partners. JP Morgan provided the five-year, fixed-rate loan, which features interest-only payments for the full term.

December 16, 2022

Kentucky Office Southeast

Corporex Cos. Sells 205,000 SF Atlantic Corporate Center in Metro Cincinnati

by John Nelson December 16, 2022

ERLANGER, KY. — Corporex Cos. has sold Atlantic Corporate Center, an office building in the Cincinnati suburb of Erlanger, for $31.3 million. Matt Waggoner and Josh Gerth of JLL represented the buyer, Answers in Genesis, in the transaction. The Christian parachurch organization plans to transform the 205,000-square-foot building into its headquarters. Featuring a full-service cafeteria, fitness center, outdoor fitness trail, medical clinic and a 100-person auditorium, the building will house the organization’s K-12 school, center for Christian teachers, streaming platform and graphic arts division. Answers in Genesis plans to move into the building in the summer of next year.

December 16, 2022

Development Industrial North Carolina Southeast

Crescent Communities, Sumitomo Forestry Plan $19.5M Industrial Project in Central North Carolina

by John Nelson December 16, 2022

ARCHDALE, N.C. — Crescent Communities’ AXIAL will develop a 120,000-square-foot built-to-suit manufacturing and distribution center in Archdale for Sumitomo Forestry America Inc., a subsidiary of Sumitomo Forestry Co. Ltd. AXIAL by Crescent and Sumitomo plan to invest $19.5 million in the project, which will break ground in January of next year. Upon completion, the center will produce materials such as roof and floor trusses and wall panels. Sumitomo acquired Crescent Communities in 2018.

December 16, 2022

Acquisitions Content Partner Features Midwest Multifamily Northeast Southeast Texas Walker & Dunlop Western

Freddie Mac Opens Its Doors to More Types of Multifamily Borrowers

by Sarah Daniels December 16, 2022

By Allison Herrera, Walker & Dunlop Effective Dec. 15, 2022, Freddie Mac began accepting ownership of two- to four-unit properties — aka duplexes, triplexes or quadplexes — as relevant experience for all loans in its Optigo® Small Balance Loans (SBL) program. Previously, Freddie Mac defined multifamily experience as controlling ownership of a property with at least five units or more and excluded two- to four-unit properties. By expanding its borrower experience definition, Freddie’s SBL program increases opportunities for investors who focus on small multifamily housing to grow their portfolios by accessing financing outside of banks. What Qualifies as Experience? Here’s what you should know. Freddie Mac expanded their definition of multifamily experience to include borrowers who have a portfolio of two- to four-unit properties that meet the following criteria: The borrower must own at least 10 units total The borrower must have owned each property for at least two years The borrower must have a controlling interest in all 10 units The 10 units do not need to be contiguous or located in the same county The new requirements provide investors access to agency debt when beginning to invest in larger properties, such as those with five to 50 units, …

December 16, 2022

Acquisitions Industrial South Carolina Southeast

Phoenix Investors Purchases 2.7 MSF Fujifilm Manufacturing Campus in Greenwood, South Carolina

by John Nelson December 15, 2022

GREENWOOD, S.C. — An affiliate of Phoenix Investors has purchased the Fujifilm North American Campus in Greenwood, which has been home to Fujifilm Manufacturing U.S.A. Inc. since 1988. The 11-building property spans more than 2.7 million square feet over 500 acres. Fujifilm has leased back approximately 50 percent of the campus from the buyer and plans to keep over 300 employees at the site for manufacturing and administrative purposes. Phoenix Investors plans to market approximately 1.4 million square feet of space for lease to new tenants. James Medbery, Doug Faris and Shaun Kirchin of Binswanger brokered the transaction. The sales price was not disclosed.

December 15, 2022

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