Southeast

Law Firm Signs 180,000 SF Headquarters Lease at Office Tower in Downtown Nashville

by Julia Sanders October 12, 2021

NASHVILLE, TENN. — Bass, Berry & Sims PLC, a law firm with offices in Tennessee and Washington, D.C., has signed a lease for a 180,000-square-foot space within Nashville Yards, an 18-acre mixed-use project in downtown Nashville. The office space will serve as the law firm’s new corporate headquarters. Bass, Berry & Sims will occupy space in the top eight floors in the Nashville Yards’ first multi-tenant office building, a 35-story tower with 650,000 square feet of office space and an additional 28,000 square feet of retail space. The tower’s building amenities will include a dog-friendly campus, dog park, ample parking, office valet, executive car services and an enhanced HVAC system. The tower will also serve as the new headquarters for Pinnacle Financial Partners, a financial services company. Located at 201 Platform South, the tower will be situated adjacent to the 591-room Grand Hyatt Nashville and Amazon’s two office towers at Nashville Yards. The developer, Southwest Value Partners, broke ground on the office tower in September. Bert Mathews and Shane Douglas of Colliers International represented Bass, Berry & Sims in the lease transaction.

October 12, 2021

Florida Loans Multifamily Southeast

JLL Secures $53M in Acquisition Financing for Apartment Community in Metro Tampa

by Julia Sanders October 12, 2021

LITHIA, FLA. — JLL Capital Markets has secured $53 million in acquisition financing for Circa at FishHawk Ranch, a 260-unit, garden-style multifamily community in Lithia, about 24.9 miles from Tampa. Elliott Throne, Brian Gaswirth, Jesse Wright and Kenny Cutler of JLL represented the New York-based borrower, GMF Capital, to secure the three-year, floating-rate loan through New York-based Sound Point Capital Management LP. Circa at FishHawk Ranch includes studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units averaging 1,045 square feet. Built in 2015, the property spans four stories with the units featuring dishwashers, fireplaces and electronic thermostats. Community amenities include a fitness center, pool with cabanas, clubhouse, courtyard, pet play area, picnic area, business center, bike storage and conference rooms. The property also offers trash pickup services and onsite maintenance. Located at 13930 Spector Road, the property is close to several retailers such as Publix at Alafia Commons, Fishhawk Bagels, FishHawk Sporting Goods and Payaathai Cuisine. Circa at FishHawk Ranch offers connectivity near Fishhawk Boulevard, Lithia Pinecrest Road, Highway 301 and Interstate 75. Jared Frydman and Alejandro Ramirez led the GMF Capital team internally. Jordan Heller of South Point originated the loan.

October 12, 2021

Acquisitions Florida Industrial Southeast

Stan Johnson Co. Brokers $20.7M Sale of Industrial Property in Ocala, Florida

by Julia Sanders October 12, 2021

OCALA, FLA. — Stan Johnson Co. has brokered the $20.7 million sale of a single-tenant industrial property in Ocala. A Florida-based developer sold the 193,750-square-foot build-to-suit property to LBA Logistics, an Irvine, Calif.-based developer and institutional fund manager. Craig Tomlinson of Stan Johnson Co. represented the undisclosed seller. Signature Brands, a specialty and seasonal decorations maker, has a long-term lease at the property. The company’s brands include Betty Crocker, PAAS and Cake Mate. Built in August 2021, the high-bay distribution warehouse will service Signature Brands’ adjacent production facility. Located at 1921 Southwest 44th Ave., the property is about 1.5 miles from the College of Central Florida Ocala Campus and 36.9 miles from Gainesville.

October 12, 2021

Development Multifamily North Carolina Southeast

Joint Venture Breaks Ground on 261-Unit Multifamily Community in Charlotte’s South End

by Julia Sanders October 12, 2021

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Developer RangeWater Real Estate and equity partner ParkProperty Capital have broken ground on The Raven at Tremont, a 261-unit multifamily community in Charlotte’s South End neighborhood. The first apartments are slated for completion by the spring of 2023. The Raven at Tremont will include one- and two-bedroom apartments. The property’s units will feature 9-foot ceilings, subway tiles, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and Whirlpool washers and dryers. Community amenities will include a top-floor sky lounge, fitness center, pool, 10,000 square feet of open green space and a dog park. Located at 536 W. Tremont Ave., the property will be situated close to several retailers such as Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit, Zeppelin, Krispy Kreme, Yamazaru Sushi & Sake and Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams. The multifamily development will also be situated about 1.9 miles from downtown Charlotte. Both RangeWater and ParkProperty Capital are based in Atlanta. RangeWater currently has 10 active projects in North Carolina totaling more than 2,500 units.

October 12, 2021

Acquisitions Florida Retail Southeast

PMAT Sells Grocery-Anchored Center in Metro Orlando for $12.7M

by Julia Sanders October 12, 2021

KISSIMMEE, FLA. — PMAT Cos. has sold Columbia Promenade, a 65,853-square-foot, Publix-anchored shopping center in Kissimmee, for $12.7 million. Danny Finkle, Brad Peterson, Eric Williams, Whitaker Leonhardt and Kim Flores of JLL represented the seller in the transaction. The buyer was not disclosed. Built in 2000, Columbia Promenade was 98.6 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including H&R Block and MetroPCS. Situated on 9.7 acres at 1251 W. Columbia Ave., the property has frontage along John Young Parkway and is located about 24.1 miles from downtown Orlando and 11.9 miles from Walt Disney World Resort.

October 12, 2021

Features Leasing Activity Office Southeast Southeast Feature Archive

Rise of Remote Workforce Creates Paradigm Shift in Office Sector

by John Nelson October 12, 2021

In September, President Joe Biden issued a federal edict for large employers (100 employees or more) to require vaccines against COVID-19, or requiring weekly COVID-19 testing. The latest reporting out of Washington, D.C., is that the mandate carried out by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will be enforced with hefty fines for noncompliance. Several blue-chip companies such as Anthem, Delta Air Lines, Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, Twitter, Tyson Foods, ViacomCBS, The Walt Disney Co. and Walmart have already announced plans to get their workforce fully or close to fully vaccinated. Clinton McKellar, executive director of Cushman & Wakefield’s Atlanta office, says that in addition to protecting their employees’ health, a large-scale vaccine mandate could potentially facilitate a return to pre-pandemic norms for corporate America, thus more employees in the office. “Giving vaccinated employees the opportunity to safely return to the office allows for impromptu meetings and collaboration that is difficult to replicate in a remote environment,” says McKellar. “In Atlanta, what is proven out is that people, if given the choice, would rather work from home than come to the office and wear a mask.” Clients are telling brokers that their workers who are regularly in their office are …

October 12, 2021

Georgia Leasing Activity Office Southeast

Law Firm Signs 100,000 SF Office Lease at 1420 Peachtree in Midtown Atlanta

by Julia Sanders October 11, 2021

ATLANTA — Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers LLP, a law firm with offices in Georgia and Alabama, has signed a lease for a 100,000-square-foot office space at 1420 Peachtree St. NE. in Midtown Atlanta. The firm is relocating from The Peachtree Tower at 1355 Peachtree St., where it has operated for more than 30 years. Tim McCarthy and Ryanne Pennington of JLL represented Swift Currie in the deal, and Chip Roach and Stephen Clifton of Transwestern representing the building’s owner, Franklin Street Properties Corp. Swift Currie has more than 160 lawyers total and 324 Atlanta-based employees. As the firm has grown over the years, Swift Currie said the reason for its move is to have a bigger office space. 1420 Peachtree is a 160,000-square-foot, Class-A office building. The eight-story building is currently being renovated in order to modernize common areas, improve amenities and upgrade the tenant spaces. The building features walk-out fourth floor balconies. Located at the intersection of Peachtree and West Peachtree streets, the building is situated a half-mile north of MARTA’s Art Center Station and offers immediate access to the Interstate 75/85 Connector and Ga. Highway 400, as well as Piedmont Park and the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail.

October 11, 2021

Florida Loans Multifamily Southeast

Concord Summit Arranges $60M in Construction Financing for Apartment Project in Kissimmee, Florida

by Julia Sanders October 11, 2021

KISSIMMEE, FLA. — Concord Summit Capital LLC has arranged more than $60 million in construction financing for Sunset Walk Apartments, a 352-unit development in Kissimmee. Construction is already underway and is slated for completion in early 2023. Kevin O’Grady, Justin Neelis and Daniel Rojo of Concord Summit sourced the financing on behalf of the developer, Encore Capital Management. The financing includes a $45.6 million senior loan and $14.8 million in preferred equity. Pacific Western Bank is the senior lender for the non-recourse financing. Located at 8000 Fins Up Circle, Sunset Walk Apartments will include three- and four-story buildings, with 704 parking spaces for residents. The property will also feature 152 one-bedroom apartments ranging from 739 to 886 square feet; 164 two-bedroom units ranging from 1,026 to 1,180 square feet; and 36 three-bedroom apartments ranging from 1,253 to 1,324 square feet. Community amenities will include a fitness and yoga center, pool, club room and business center. The property is located within the master-planned community of Sunset Walk, a mixed-use retail and entertainment destination. Encore originally acquired the Sunset Walk site in 2013. Since then, the developer has completed the 184-room Margaritaville Resort Orlando, 631 Margaritaville-branded cottage homes, more than 192,000 square …

October 11, 2021

Development Florida Multifamily Southeast Student Housing

Landmark, W5 Group Break Ground on 464-Bed Student Housing Community Near University of Florida

by Julia Sanders October 11, 2021

GAINESVILLE, FLA. — Landmark Properties and W5 Group have broken ground on The Metropolitan at Gainesville, a 464-bed student housing development near the University of Florida’s (UF) main campus. Construction will start before the end of the year and is slated for completion ahead of the 2023-24 school year. Athens, Ga.-based Landmark will develop and operate the property. The W5 Group is a joint venture partner and investor in The Metropolitan at Gainesville. Served by a campus shuttle to UF, The Metropolitan will include 169 units, with each bedroom having its own private bathroom. The property’s units will also include electrical appliances, washers and dryers and vinyl flooring. Located at 2205 S. W. 13th St., community amenities will include a pool, fitness center, study lounge, jumbotron and high-speed wireless internet. There will also be 399 parking spaces and 142 scooter parking spaces available onsite. Most recently, Landmark and W5 Group completed The Retreat East, a student housing community in Orlando serving University of Central Florida students.

October 11, 2021

Loans Maryland Multifamily Southeast

Greystone Provides $18.2M Refinancing for Multifamily Property in Lanham, Maryland

by Julia Sanders October 11, 2021

LANHAM, MD. — Greystone has provided an $18.2 million Fannie Mae loan to refinance Lilly Gardens, a 142-unit multifamily community in Lanham. Cullen O’Grady of Greystone originated the 10-year, non-recourse loan. Built in 1965, Lilly Gardens features 42 one-bedroom units; 25 one-bedroom units with a den; 68 two-bedroom units; and seven three-bedroom units. Apartments include a garbage disposal, hardwood floors, air conditioning, patio/balcony and free gas heat/cooking. Community amenities include an onsite leasing office, parking, playground, swimming pool and eight common laundry areas. The property was 99 percent occupied at the time of refinancing. Located at 6828 Riverdale Road across 6.2 acres, the apartment property is located about 10 miles from Washington, D.C. The property is also three miles from the University of Maryland and 24.2 miles from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Greystone sourced the transaction through Marc Tropp of Eastern Union Funding. The undisclosed borrower is a Maryland-based private investor and repeat Fannie Mae, Eastern Union and Greystone client.

October 11, 2021

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