Southeast

Newmark Secures $65.5M Refinancing for University Hill Mixed-Use Property in Durham

by Julia Sanders November 18, 2021

DURHAM, N.C. — Newmark has secured $65.5 million in refinancing for University Hill, a mixed-use property in Durham with multifamily, retail and art uses. Josh Davis, Chris Caison and C.J. Webb of Newmark’s Debt and Structured Finance team secured the bridge financing on behalf of the project’s developer, Shoff Allison with Hawthorne Residential Partners, and Drake Real Estate Partners. Pacific Life Insurance Co. provided the three-year loan, which included a floating interest rate and two, one-year extension options. Completed in 2020, University Hill offers 269 multifamily units and 65,500 square feet of retail space. University Hill’s apartment component features community amenities including a saltwater swimming pool; outdoor grilling area with two gas grills and two wood-fired pizza ovens; breakfast/coffee concierge; indoor herb garden; indoor bike storage; game room; car charging station; 24-hour fitness center and a pet play area with a dog spa. The project’s retail component includes a 30,000-square-foot O2 Fitness and several other retailers, including Happy + Hale, Triangle Coffee House and Midtown Yoga. Slated to open in 2022, other tenants include Gizmo Brewery and BB’s Crispy Chicken from James Beard-winning chef and restauranteur Ashley Christensen. Along with the multifamily and retail aspects, The University Hill redevelopment also …

November 18, 2021

Acquisitions Industrial South Carolina Southeast

JLL Arranges Sale of 196,540 SF Industrial Property in Charleston

by Julia Sanders November 18, 2021

CHARLESTON, S.C. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the sale of 7770 Palmetto Commerce Parkway, a 196,540-square-foot industrial facility in Charleston. Pete Pittroff, Dave Andrews, Patrick Nally, Josh McArdle, Michael Scarnato and Zach Lloyd of JLL represented the seller, a joint venture between Charleston-based The Beach Co. and Greensboro, S.C.-based Samet Corp. New York-based Indus Realty Trust Inc. acquired the property for an undisclosed amount. 7770 Palmetto Commerce Parkway is a Class, A rear-load warehouse that is partially leased to Cummins Inc., an Indiana-based diesel and alternative fuel engines and generators retailer. The infill property is situated adjacent to Interstate 26, eight miles from Charleston International Airport and 16.2 miles from Port of Charleston.

November 18, 2021

Georgia Loans Office Southeast

Ready Capital Closes Loan for 131,000 SF Office Property in Suwanee, Georgia

by Julia Sanders November 18, 2021

SUWANEE, GA. — Ready Capital has closed a $14.6 million loan for the acquisition, renovation and stabilization of a four-suite, 131,000-square-foot office property in Suwanee, about 33.4 miles north of Atlanta. The name and address of the property was not disclosed. Ready Capital closed the non-recourse, interest-only loan that features a floating interest rate, 48-month term and one extension option. The financing is inclusive of a facility to provide future funding for capital expenditures and tenant leasing costs. Upon acquisition, the undisclosed sponsor plans to implement an exterior capital improvement plan to address deferred maintenance and improve curb appeal.

November 18, 2021

Acquisitions Florida Retail Southeast

SRS Brokers $14.3M Sale of Shopping Center in Metro Orlando

by Julia Sanders November 18, 2021

KISSIMMEE, FLA. — SRS Real Estate Partners’ Investment Properties Group has brokered the sale of Kissimmee Korners, an 83,340-square-foot neighborhood center in Kissimmee, about 24.7 miles from Orlando. The seller, an entity doing business as Kissimmee Korners LLP, sold the property to an entity doing business as WWX2 LLC for $14.3 million. Kevin Yaryan, Kyle Stonis and Pierce Mayson of SRS represented the seller in the transaction. Houwen Zhou of Lokation Real Estate represented the buyer. Kissimmee Korners includes two one-story, multi-tenant retail buildings and one medical office/retail building. The multi-building center is 92.6 percent occupied and is anchored by Cano Health. Other tenants include Kissimmee Produce Market, T-Mobile, Florida Optical and Rent-A-Center. Renovated in 2006, the property is situated on 6.5 acres of land at the intersection of West Vine Street and North John Young Parkway. The property has 367 parking spaces.

November 18, 2021

Florida Hospitality Loans Southeast

JLL Secures $180M Refinancing for Miami Beach Edition Hotel

by Julia Sanders November 17, 2021

MIAMI BEACH, FLA. — JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group has secured $180 million in financing for the Miami Beach Edition hotel, a 294-room hotel located at 2901 Collins Ave. on the beach. Kevin Davis and Barnett Wu of JLL Hotels & Hospitality arranged the financing on behalf of the undisclosed borrower. Redesigned in 2014, Miami Beach Edition offers traditional guest rooms and suites, including 28 private bungalows and a rooftop penthouse, and has direct access to 380 linear feet of beachfront. Hotel amenities include two outdoor pools, a fitness facility, spa and a basement, which includes an underground nightclub with a bowling alley and ice skating rink. The property also offers three food and beverage outlets, including Matador Room/Bar, Market at Edition and Tropicale and Lobby Bar. The resort offers a private oceanfront beach club with approximately 300 active members. Located on a 3.5-acre site, the hotel is situated 8.7 miles from downtown Miami, one mile from Miami Beach Convention Center and 11.8 miles from Miami International Airport.

November 17, 2021

Acquisitions Louisiana Multifamily Southeast

Passco Purchases Two Multifamily Properties in Baton Rouge Totaling 552 Units

by Julia Sanders November 17, 2021

BATON ROUGE AND ADDIS, LA. — Passco Cos., an Irvine, Calif.-based commercial real estate company, has purchased two multifamily communities in Baton Rouge totaling 552 units. The properties include Tapestry Long Farm and Sweetwater Apartments. The sales price was not disclosed. Arlington Properties will manage both properties moving forward. Passco acquired 276-unit Tapestry Long Farm from the property’s developer, Birmingham, Ala.-based Arlington Properties. Mike Kemether and Larry Schedler of Cushman & Wakefield represented Passco and the seller in the transaction. Tapestry Long Farm features a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans. Community amenities include a fitness center, business center, auto car center, pet park and grooming station, sports pub, swimming pool and a yoga and spin studio. Located at 16333 Columns Way, Tapestry Long Farm is situated within Long Farm Village, a 235-acre master planned development with residential, retail and office space. Built in 2017, the property is situated 12.8 miles from Louisiana State University (LSU). Hammond, La.-based Stoa Group sold the 276-unit Sweetwater Apartment Homes. Jeffery Glassover and Matthew Raitz of Glassover & Raitz LLC represented the buyer and seller in the transaction. Sweetwater offers one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans with interior features including stainless steel appliances, faux-wood …

November 17, 2021

Acquisitions Alabama Office Southeast

Fairway, Pope & Land Acquire Brookwood Office Center in Birmingham for $55M

by Julia Sanders November 17, 2021

BIRMINGHAM, ALA. — A partnership between Birmingham-based Fairway Investments LLC and Atlanta-based Pope & Land Enterprises Inc. has acquired Brookwood Office Center, an office building located in Birmingham spanning nearly 170,000 square feet. Atlanta-based Preferred Apartment Communities Inc. sold the property to the partnership for $55 million. Built in 2007, Brookwood Office Center is fully-occupied and is anchored by Kinder Morgan, a Houston-based energy infrastructure company. Other tenants include Surgical Care Affiliates, an outpatient surgery provider; Merrill Lynch, a financial services firm; and PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC), a financial consulting firm. The property also houses two storefronts including O’Henry’s Coffees and JoS.A.Bank. The property has 896 total parking spots. Colliers will retain property management and leasing under the new ownership. Located at 569 Brookwood Village, the office building is situated adjacent to the Brookwood Village Mall and Macy’s. The property is also located near retailers such as The Fresh Market grocery store, Verizon Wireless, Target, Dunkin’ and Five Guys. Fairway Investments and Pope & Land have worked together for more than 20 years on projects to develop and enhance commercial real estate throughout the Southeast.

November 17, 2021

Acquisitions Florida Retail Southeast

CBRE Arranges $17.1M Sale of Retail Center in Fort Lauderdale

by Julia Sanders November 17, 2021

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. — CBRE has arranged the $17.1 million sale of Galleria Plaza, a 24,807-square-foot, multi-tenant retail center in Fort Lauderdale. David Donnellan and Patricia Friend of CBRE represented the seller, Sunrise Investment Properties LLC, a Florida-based entity managed by Stiles Corp., in the transaction. The property sold for close to $700 per square foot. Paul Ahmed and Mackenzie Lampman of CBRE Capital Markets secured acquisition financing on behalf of the buyer, Shawnick Galleria LLC, an entity affiliated with a California-based private investor. The long-term, fixed-rate loan was placed through an undisclosed life insurance company. Galleria Plaza is home to tenants including GEICO, Primo Fine Wines and Downtown Bicycles. The property is shadow-anchored by a separately owned Publix that was not included in the sale. Located at 2414 E Sunrise Blvd., Galleria Plaza is situated about 2.6 miles from downtown Fort Lauderdale, 7 miles from Fort Lauderdale International Airport and 12.5 miles from Hollywood Beach.

November 17, 2021

Arkansas Company News Retail Southeast

Walmart Posts Growth in Fiscal Third-Quarter Earnings, Raises Future Revenue Projections

by Julia Sanders November 17, 2021

BENTONVILLE, ARK. — Bentonville-based Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) posted growth in earnings during its fiscal third quarter of 2021, which ended Oct. 31. Walmart’s total revenue was $140.5 billion, an increase of 4.3 percent from a year earlier when it was $134.7 billion. These numbers were also higher than Wall Street’s predictions of $135.6 billion, according to CNBC. According to Refinitiv, the discount retailer’s earnings per share were $1.45 adjusted versus $1.40 expected. Additionally, Walmart’s e-commerce sales increased 8 percent during the fiscal third quarter and 87 percent over a two-year period. Walmart raised its forecast for the rest of the year, believing it will continue to see growth. Based on full-year guidance, now the retailer expects its adjusted earnings per share will be approximately $6.40 versus its previous projection of between $6.20 and $6.35. To prepare for the upcoming holiday shopping season, Walmart boosted its inventory by 11.5 percent. More customers shopped at Walmart during the third quarter due to the retailer’s low prices and amid an inflationary period that is causing household items to rise in price, according to CNBC. Despite the growth in revenue, Walmart’s net income decreased to $3.11 billion, or $1.11 per share. A year prior, …

November 17, 2021

Acquisitions Industrial South Carolina Southeast Top Stories

CRG Sells 1.4 MSF Distribution Center in South Carolina for $119.5M

by Kristin Harlow November 17, 2021

GREER, S.C. — Development and investment firm CRG has sold Building C at The Cubes at Inland 85 in Greer, located midway between Greenville and Spartanburg. Investment management firm PRP purchased the asset for $119.5 million. An affiliate of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. fully occupies the 1.4 million-square-foot distribution center. Techtronic is a global consumer products company headquartered in Hong Kong. Its brand portfolio includes Milwaukee, Ryobi, Hoover and others within the cordless power tools, accessories, floorcare and do-it-yourself segments. Completed in early November, Building C features a clear height of 36 feet, 246 dock doors, a 185-foot truck court and 555 trailer parking spaces. The building is situated five miles from the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport and four miles from Inland Port Greer, with rail connection to the Port of Charleston. “The project benefits from great access to major transportation, which we know is more important than ever as e-commerce providers are striving to meet the growing consumer demands for quick delivery,” says Mike Demperio, partner and senior vice president of the Southeast region at CRG. “Additionally, Greenville-Spartanburg continues to be an attractive investment market because of its business-friendly, labor-rich environment and easy access to the Southeast and Eastern Seaboard.” …

November 17, 2021

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