HUNTSVILLE, ALA. — Westbury, N.Y.-based The Kalikow Group and EYC Cos., which has offices in Charleston and Raleigh, has opened Anthem Luxury Rental Homes, a multifamily community in Huntsville. Anthem offers single-family cottages with one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans that include private porches, backyards and two-car garages. The property also includes apartments with one-, two- and three-bedroom units that include granite countertops, side-by-side refrigerators and vinyl plank flooring. The property also offers options for environmental control such as UV air purifiers and Wi-Fi thermostats, as well as keyless entry, valet trash and Google Fiber internet in every unit. Community amenities include a 5,590-square-foot clubhouse, indoor and outdoor social club with kitchen and lounges, a 1,000-square-foot fitness center, two heated saltwater pools, 24/7 package locker system, private micro-offices and a conference room. Located at 740 Plummer Road, the property is situated seen miles from downtown Huntsville, 7.3 miles from Alabama A&M University, 1.8 miles from Oakwood University and 5.8 miles from the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. The property is also located near several retailers and restaurants such as Publix, Target and Best Buy.
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BIRMINGHAM, ALA. — Ready Capital has closed a $15 million loan for the acquisition, conversion, renovation and stabilization of an unnamed, 176-unit student housing property in Birmingham. The undisclosed sponsor plans to transform the property from student housing to traditional multifamily through a rebranding and renovation program. The non-recourse, interest-only, floating-rate loan features a 36-month term, two extension options and is inclusive of a facility to provide future funding for capital expenditures and interest shortfalls.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump Organization has entered into an agreement with Miami-based investment firm CGI Merchant Group to sell its namesake hotel in the nation’s capital for $375 million, according to multiple news outlets including The Wall Street Journal, which broke the news. The Journal reports that the new ownership will remove the Trump name and signage from the 263-room luxury hotel, which opened in 2016 at 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., just a few blocks from The White House. The project was a redevelopment of a former U.S. Post Office building, which has served many functions since its construction in the late 1800s. Lastly, the business publication states that CGI Merchant Group has reached an agreement with Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HLT) to operate the property under the Hilton Waldorf Astoria brand. The sale is expected to close in the fourth quarter, per the Journal. The hotel was valued at $212 million when it opened. At that time, the property housed the Benjamin Bar & Lounge, restaurant BLT Prime, The Spa by Ivanka Trump, a Brioni menswear boutique store and a 13,200-square-foot ballroom. The hotel includes a 4,000-square-foot presidential suite, which is located in the former Postmaster General’s office. …
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — New York-based Cyclone Investment Group, in a joint venture with Skywood Properties, has bought a three-property multifamily portfolio totaling 842 units across Jacksonville. Cliff Taylor and Joe Ayers of CBRE represented the seller, Los Angeles-based Oro Capital Advisors, in the $96 million sale. The three properties were Cross Creek Apartments, Riverview Apartment Homes and The Columns. Located at 1441 Manotak Ave., Cross Creek Apartments is a 29-building property featuring 292 apartments with an average size of 961 square feet. Community amenities include a pool, play area, laundry facility and gated access. Riverview Apartment Homes is a 21-building property that includes 304 apartments with an average size of 952 square feet. Located at 301 Caravan Circle, the property’s community amenities include a business center, picnic area with barbecue, swimming pool, playground, soccer court and laundry facilities. Located at 333 Laurina St., The Columns is a 29-building property that includes 246 apartments with an average unit size of 902 square feet. Community amenities include a swimming pool and laundry facilities. Jeff Kinney and Phil Rachels of CBRE Capital Markets arranged a three-year bridge loan with Arbor Realty Trust on behalf of the buyer. The floating-rate financing is structured at …
ALEXANDRIA, VA. — 29th Street Capital (29SC) has acquired The Shelby, a 240-unit luxury apartment community in Alexandria near the Potomac River, for $82 million. The seller was not disclosed. Drew White and Carter Wood of Berkadia brokered the sale, and Mitch Sinberg, Brad Williamson and Wes Moczul of Berkadia arranged acquisition financing on behalf of Chicago-based 29SC. Built in 2014, The Shelby offers one- and two-bedroom floorplans with a unit size range of 573 to 1,263 square feet. The units feature in-unit washers and dryers, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors and kitchen islands. Community amenities include 24/7 maintenance, a pool table, dog washing station, dog park, outdoor gas grilling station, bike storage, swimming pool and an electric car charging station. Located at 6200 N Kings Highway, The Shelby is about 1.4 miles from the Huntington Metrorail Station, 11.4 miles from Washington, D.C. and 5.8 miles from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. 29SC plans to make select interior and exterior upgrades to the property. 29SC’s in-house property management company, Haven Residential, will oversee management and leasing.
RICHMOND, VA. — Colliers has secured a total of $41.9 million in debt and equity for Commodore, a 173-unit multifamily project in Richmond’s Manchester neighborhood. Jeremy Thornton, Andrew Gibson, Nicole Sayers and Evan Mannis of Colliers sourced a $27.5 million loan with a regional bank on behalf of the developer, Capital City Real Estate, and helped raise $14.4 million in equity via an institutional partner. The lender and equity partner involved with the Commodore project were not disclosed. The seven-floor multifamily development will offer one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans. The units will feature large windows and nine-foot ceilings with 80 percent of the units featuring balconies or terraces. Community amenities will include two stories of parking and bike storage, a pool, rooftop lounge, fitness center, two courtyards, dog wash and run and cold storage for grocery deliveries. The 173,000-square-foot project will also include 3,500 square feet of ground floor retail space. Construction is set to begin in the fourth quarter and slated for completion in the second quarter of 2023.
FAIRFAX, VA. — Galloway Group has purchased Spring Street Business Park, a 53,268-square-foot industrial property in Fairfax. Malcolm Shaw and Bill Wrench of Washington, D.C.-based Phillips Realty Capital secured $7.5 million in debt financing from Fairfax-based FVCbank as part of an $11 million capitalization. Multiple equity investors raised the funds, and Audeo Partners provided a major portion of the equity. Next-Realty Mid-Atlantic represented the Galloway Group in the transaction. Built in 1988, Spring Street Business Park is fully leased and features three adjacent buildings on a 2.9-acre parcel. The properties encompass a mix of industrial uses including warehouse, light industrial and service industrial. The park features 18-foot to 22-foot high ceilings with overhead insulated roll-up garage doors, tempered glass paneled entrance doors, tempered fixed windows and bays spanning approximately 2,180 square feet.
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. — CBRE has arranged the $6.5 million sale of Palm Beach Place, a 33,196-square-foot retail center in West Palm Beach. David Donnellan and Patricia Friend of CBRE represented the seller, Florida-based Harland Properties, in the disposition of the property to an undisclosed private investor. Built in 1981, Palm Beach Place was formerly known as West Palm Beach Merchandise Mart. The property is fully leased to tenants including L&D Beauty Supply Inc., Dan’s Fan City, Sherwin-Williams, Uniforms of WPB, Quantum Benefit Group Inc and Hospice of PB County Foundation. Located at 4833 Okeechobee Blvd., the property is situated 4.2 miles from downtown West Palm Beach and approximately 4.2 miles from Palm Beach International Airport.
Speaking at the Port of Baltimore on Nov. 10, President Joe Biden touted the now passed $1 trillion infrastructure bill as a “once-in-a-generation investment” designed to help us push past the COVID-19 pandemic. The $17 billion earmarked specifically for port improvements is welcome news as on Nov. 15, the day the bill was signed, 90 container ships carrying goods valued at $85 billion were still waiting to dock off the coast of California. Throughout the pandemic, the transportation infrastructure and labor supply for the East Coast and the Mid-Atlantic specifically have demonstrated efficiency and productivity. The two main ports — the Port of Virginia and Port of Baltimore — processed record container volumes of imports and exports through cargo ship, rail and barge at record “turn times” of under one hour, meeting and overcoming many of the challenges within the supply chain. Connecting the dots As we approach the 2021 gift-giving season and beyond, it is crucial to focus on the “why I should care” factor. The Port of Virginia for example, which by 2024 will be the only 55-foot-deep port on the East Coast, experiences cargo movements that occur 64 percent by truck, which is nearly double the next …
ATLANTA — GID Development Group, a real estate developer, owner and operator, has broken ground on the first phase of High Street, a $2 billion, 36-acre mixed-use development in Atlanta’s Central Perimeter submarket. Phase I of High Street will deliver 150,000 square feet of retail and restaurants, approximately 600 apartments, 90,000 square feet of new office space, 222,000 square feet of existing office and an approximately 7,500-square-foot lawn. Located at the intersection of Perimeter Center Parkway and Hammond Drive, High Street will be situated close to the Dunwoody MARTA Station and surrounded by the largest office submarket in the Southeast, according to GID. Upon completion of all phases, High Street will encompass 672,000 square feet of Class A office space; a 400-key hotel; 400,000 square feet of shopping, dining, fitness and entertainment; and 3,000 residential units. In September, Puttshack, a mini-golf bar and restaurant destination, was the first anchor tenant to be announced for the project, and will open as part of the first phase of High Street. The retailer will occupy a 26,000-square-foot space and feature four tech-driven, mini golf courses. Molly Morgan and Allie Spangler of JLL are leading leasing efforts for the retail portion of High Street. …