Southeast

Skyhouse South

ATLANTA — Lee & Associates arranged the sale of SkyHouse South, a 23-story high-rise apartment tower located at 100 6th St. in Atlanta. Allen Eager of Lee & Associates’ Atlanta office represented the buyer, Equity Residential, in the off-market transaction. Equity Residential purchased the property from a partnership between the developers, Novare Group and Batson-Cook Development Co. The sales price was not disclosed. Skyhouse South features 320 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Community amenities include a lounge on the 23rd floor, a rooftop pool and a 24-hour gym. The Midtown Atlanta property is located 0.5 miles away from the MARTA Midtown Transit Station and 13 miles away from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

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Integra 289

DEBARY, FLA. — CBRE has secured the refinancing for Integra 289 Exchange, a 289-unit multifamily property in DeBary. The borrower, Integra Land Co., completed the project in 2020 after closing a HUD 221(d)(4) construction loan in 2018. The $39 million refinancing will allow Integra Land to save over $285,000 in annual debt-service payments with the interest rate reducing from 4.80 percent loan to 3.80 percent. Ann Cone and David Borge of CBRE originated the new HUD loan. Located at 115 Integra Reserve Lane, Integra 289 Exchange includes one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Rents ranges from $1,235 to $1,795 per month and units range in size from 639 to 1,300 square feet. The property is 97 percent occupied. Community amenities include a clubhouse, saltwater pool, fitness center and pet park. Interior finishes on the apartments include granite countertops, standalone islands and breakfast bars and a full appliance package, including microwaves and washers/dryers in each unit.

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Station at Town Madison

HUNTSVILLE, ALA. — Steadfast Apartment REIT has acquired The Station at Town Madison, a 274-unit apartment community located in Huntsville. Jimmy Adams and Craig Hey of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, Tynes Development, in the transaction. The sales price was not disclosed. Built in 2020, Station at Town Madison is located off Interstate 565 and within the 563-acre Town Madison development, which features Toyota Field, home ballpark of the Huntsville’s Minor League Baseball team called the Rocket City Trash Pandas. Community amenities include a saltwater pool, outdoor lounge with a fire pit and grilling area, electric car charging stations, 24/7 Amazon Hub lockers, cybercafe, 24/7 fitness center and wellness studio, private garages and a bark park with a pet spa.

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NAI Data Center

Data centers have exploded in importance over the last year and a half. Kevin Goeller, principal, NAI KLNB, has over 21 years of experience in the field of data center development, sales and leasing, but says that, lately, exponential change is driving demand in this asset class. He spoke to REBusinessOnline about the booming need and limiting factors for data centers. REBusiness: Tell us about the sudden, increased demand for data centers. What amount of this demand is due to the pandemic driving people to work from home? What amount of the demand is here to stay? Goeller: Prior to the pandemic, we were already in an upward curve because of the added disciplines of 5G and edge data centers contributing to the already competitive growth of the hyperscalers and multitenant data centers. Data center development didn’t have the interest from institutional investors that it does today; these assets were just starting to get these institutions to chase them as a real estate discipline. Fast forward to the pandemic, which added Zoom, Microsoft Teams and other video conferencing and work-from-home needs. These put additional pressure on an already pressurized discipline, an asset class already trying to adapt and grow. REBusiness: …

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FAIRFAX, VA. — Bloomingdale’s has announced plans to open its first Bloomie’s store at the Mosaic District shopping center in Fairfax on August 26. Bloomingdale’s is the latest retailer to unveil an updated store concept designed to reflect the changing wants and needs of shoppers following the COVID-19 pandemic. The new, smaller-footprint concept will span 22,000 square feet and feature an evolving mix of merchandise from top brands alongside tech-enabled stylist services and a restaurant. A standard Bloomingdale’s location spans approximately 200,000 square feet. Fresh deliveries from a mix of designers already featured in Bloomingdale’s stores and emerging labels will come in multiple times per week. These goods will be displayed in rotating carts, allowing for new products to be seen by customers on each visit.  Bloomie’s stores will offer men’s and women’s apparel; denim; activewear; intimates; shoes; handbags; beauty products; and accessories, including eyewear and fine jewelry. Brands set for inclusion at Bloomie’s include Rag & Bone, Stella McCartney, Jimmy Choo, Gucci, Dior, Prada, Marc Jacobs, See by Chloe, and more.  The new concept will feature a returns dropbox; curbside pick-up; online shopping; and product customization, personalization and alteration services at a centralized front desk. Bloomie’s will also offer stylist services. …

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Gramercy at Town Center

COLUMBIA, MD. — StoneBridge Investments has acquired Gramercy at Town Center, a 210-unit apartment community in Columbia, for $67 million. Martha Hastings and Bill Roohan of CBRE represented the sellers, Prudential Global Investment Management and Bozzuto, in the transaction. Maxi Leachman and David Webb, also with CBRE, arranged financing on behalf of StoneBridge. The financing was a Freddie Mac loan of about $43 million. Built in 1998 at 10601 Gramercy Place, Gramercy at Town Center features a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. StoneBridge plans to make improvements to the clubhouse and pool, building exteriors and interior unit upgrades such as faux wood flooring, updated finishes and technology packages. Each unit has a private balcony or patio, individual side-by-side washer and dryer and a walk-in closet, and some of the units also offer gas fireplaces and built-in computer niches. The kitchens feature stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, hardwood flooring and breakfast bars. Community amenities include a swimming pool with sundeck, 24-hour fitness center, a business center, guest suite and private garages.

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Elevate Apartments

DANIA BEACH, FLA. — Trez Capital has provided a $64.7 million loan to help fund construction of Elevate Apartments, a 293-unit, mid-rise multifamily community underway in Dania Beach. Miami-based Royal Palm Cos. is the developer for the project. The project is slated for completion in two years. The financing provided was a non-recourse, three year term loan. Located at 600 E. Dania Beach Blvd., Elevate will have studio, one- and two-bedroom units ranging in size from 700 square feet to 1,000 square feet. Community amenities will include a pool deck, fitness center and storage space for water sports equipment. Ben Jacobson of Trez Capital’s Palm Beach office originated the loan on behalf of Royal Palm Cos. Trez Capital is funding residential and multifamily developments throughout Florida. In February 2021, the company financed a $70 million construction loan for Block 40, a rental building totaling 273 units in nearby Hollywood.

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Spalding Bridge

ATLANTA — The Radco Cos. has sold Spalding Bridge, a 192-unit multifamily complex located at 47 Spalding Trail NE in Atlanta. Chicago-based 29th Street Capital bought the property for $38.5 million. Derrick Bloom and David Gutting of Newmark brokered the transaction. Built in 1984, Spalding Bridge includes one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with fully equipped kitchens, washer/dryer connections, balconies and extra storage. Community amenities also include an outdoor lounge with a fire pit, bark park, pool with sundeck, tennis courts, fitness center with free weights and BBQ picnic areas. Atlanta-based Radco acquired the property in 2015. The apartment complex offers access to Ga. Highway 400 and Interstate 285. The property is nearby recreational areas such as the Chattahoochee River, Dunwoody Nature Center, Steel Canyon Golf Club and Big Trees Forest Preserve.

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Valley Crest

BIRMINGHAM, ALA. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the $21.5 million sale of two apartment communities in Birmingham totaling 289 units located. Andrew Brown, Craig Hey and Parker Caldwell of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, Arcan Capital, in the transaction. 3MC Capital Partners, a real estate private equity firm, acquired the properties. Valley Crest, which includes 176 units, sold for $13.3 million, and Park on Valley, which spans 113 units, sold for $8.2 million. Valley Crest is located at 316 Beacon Crest Lane and was built in 1979. Park on Valley is located at 741 Barcelona Court and was built in 1973. Community amenities at both include a pool, laundry facilities, clubhouse, picnic area and an onsite property manager. Units include washers and dryers and dishwashers. Both of the properties were 99 percent occupied at the time of sale. The communities are situated between downtown Birmingham and the municipalities of Homewood and Vestavia Hills. The properties are both close to the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

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1790 Coral Way

MIAMI — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $4.8 million sale of a three-story, 15,250-square-foot medical office property located at 1790 Coral Way in Miami. Douglas Mandel and Adam Klein of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller. Miami-based L2 Partners, a limited liability company, was the seller. The seller will occupy about 30 percent of the building. The property’s corner location is directly on the south side of the historic Coral Way Corridor that connects Coral Gables and Miami. The property is also close to both Brickell and Coral Gables. The building is on about one-third of an acre. In 2018, the property had a full renovation including a new roof, hurricane-impact windows and exterior painting, as well as common area and mechanical upgrades. The office features onsite covered parking, gated and fenced grounds, impact windows and doors, secured access and modern finishes.

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