RICHMOND HILL, GA. — Hyundai Mobis, an automotive supplier based in South Korea, plans to invest $926 million for a new manufacturing facility near Hyundai’s previously announced electric vehicle and battery campus in Bryan County. Situated near the Port of Savannah, the new 1.2 million-square-foot facility will employ at least 1,500 people once fully operational. The project is located within the Georgia Ready for Accelerated Development (GRAD) Certified Belfast Commerce Park in Richmond Hill. Hyundai Mobis will supply electric vehicle power electric systems and charging control units to the mega Hyundai plant nearby and in Montgomery, Ala., as well as the Kia plant in West Point, Ga. Hyundai Mobis is the “parts and services” arm for South Korean auto giants Hyundai, Genesis Motors and Kia. The company has had an operational base near the Kia plant since 2009. The new Bryan County facility is expected to break ground in 2023 and begin operations in 2024.
FREDERICK, MD. — ACRES Capital has provided an $83.7 million construction loan for Residences at East Church, a 350-unit multifamily project located on a 14.8-acre site at 605 E. Church St. in Frederick. The borrower, The Goldstar Group, is developing the five-story community to feature a clubhouse, swimming pool and fitness center, as well as 525 parking spaces. The construction timeline was not disclosed. Jamie Butler of Walker & Dunlop originated the loan on behalf of Goldstar. Principals involved in the loan transaction include Michael Brodsky of Goldstar and Drew Miller of ACRES Capital’s New York office.
PENSACOLA, FLA. — Development firm Daniel has delivered Porte at Pathstone, a 336-unit apartment community in Pensacola. The $60 million property is situated within the Pathstone development across Nine Mile Road from Navy Federal Credit Union’s office campus. The design-build team includes general contractor Doster Construction and design firm Nelson Architects. Community amenities include a resort-style swimming pool, outdoor grilling area and game lawn, fitness center, yoga lawn, coworking space with private conference rooms, coffee bar, pet spa and a dog park. Rental rates range from $1,649 to $2,599, according to the property website.
NEW YORK CITY — Legacy Realty Group Advisors LLC has arranged the sale of a portfolio comprising 37 Dollar General-occupied stores located in the Southeast. An undisclosed net-lease REIT acquired the properties from a privately held real estate developer for $53 million. Jacob Baruch and Daniel Baruch of Legacy Realty represented both parties in the transaction. Legacy Realty is a commercial real estate advisory firm based out of New York that specializes in off-market transactions across the United States.
FRANKFORT, KY. — RJ Thieneman plans to develop a new $10 million healthcare clinic within Limestone Centre at Franklin Square, a shopping center in Frankfort shadow-anchored by Kroger, Staples, JCPenney and Franklin Square Cinema. Louisville-based Norton Healthcare will operate the 30,000-square-foot facility with three separate medical practices: Norton Community Medical Associates adult primary care, Norton Immediate Care Center and Norton Children’s Medical Group pediatric primary care. The three practices will have staggered opening dates in late 2023. The design-build team, including architect Stengel Hill Architecture Inc. and general contractor The Hagerman Group, plans to break ground in January.
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The Evolution of Internet Setups: How Student Housing Internet Preferences Are Influencing Traditional Multifamily
Multifamily properties have witnessed a rapid expansion in Internet needs, a trend presaged by burgeoning Internet demands in student housing. Multifamily residents have increased their connection demands and are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their requirements for high-quality Internet. What can the lessons of student housing connectivity teach us about traditional multifamily trends, especially when it comes to bulk Internet? Bulk Internet approaches allow for more sophistication in multifamily properties, as demonstrated by student housing best practices. Student housing pioneered built-in networks to keep mobile devices from competing for Wi-Fi bandwidth, minimize downtime and use fiber connections to ensure speed and reliability. This style of network is becoming the gold standard for constant, heavy-duty Internet use in multi-dwelling units (MDUs). High-level connectivity is becoming an absolute necessity for multifamily properties, drawing in residents and improving their Internet-driven lifestyles. And as never-before-seen demand for bandwidth is graduating from dorm rooms to traditional apartments, well-planned multifamily Internet connections can help operators adapt gracefully. COVID’s Role in Internet Use Expansion COVID lockdowns accelerated already growing Internet requirements, which pushed Internet quality to the forefront as connectivity became increasingly important. “COVID put the spotlight on properties to make sure they had great infrastructure. The demand …
RINCON, GA. — TerraCap Management LLC has purchased Savannah Gateway Building 1H, a 790,000-square-foot industrial building located in the Savannah suburb of Rincon. The single-story property is located within Savannah Gateway Industrial Hub and was 75 percent occupied at the time of sale. Building 1H marks the completion of a two-building acquisition — TerraCap previously purchased Building 1F in August of this year. Broe Real Estate Group sold Building 1H for an undisclosed price. Britton Burdette of JLL represented the seller in the transaction, and Colliers has been appointed to manage the property. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.
NORFOLK, VA. — The Breeden Co., a Virginia Beach-based firm, has opened The Lofts at Front Street, a 258-unit multifamily community located in Norfolk. Amenities at the property, which sits on 4.5 acres on the banks of the Elizabeth River/Intracoastal Waterway, include a riverfront observation deck, kayak launch, fitness center and an infinity pool. Cox, Kliewer & Co. designed the project, and Breeden Construction served as the general contractor. Breeden Property Management will operate the community. Rental rates at The Lofts at Front Street range from $1,870 to $2,990, according to the property website.
MIAMI — Colliers has facilitated the sale of a multifamily portfolio comprising 42 units and seven buildings located at 10710, 10742 and 10752 S.W. 5th St. in Miami. An entity doing business as San Miguel Investments Ltd. sold the properties for $10.5 million to an undisclosed buyer. Mitash Kripalani of Colliers represented the seller in the transaction, and Virgilio Fernandez of Colliers represented the buyer. The buildings, constructed between 1970 and 1972, occupy a 1.3-acre site with a combined lot size of 57,950 square feet. Units at the properties include one- and two-bedroom layouts.
MMCC Arranges $8.3M Refinancing for Brookside Commerce Assisted Living Facility in Northeast Georgia
COMMERCE, GA. — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) has arranged an $8.3 million loan for the refinancing of Brookside Commerce, an assisted living facility located in Commerce, roughly 70 miles northeast of Atlanta. The 62-bed facility features 12 independent living units and is located approximately 3.5 miles away from Northridge Medical Center, a community hospital. Robert Bhat of MMCC secured the refinancing, which includes a 35-year fully amortizing loan and a 5.1 percent interest rate, on behalf of the undisclosed borrower.