Southeast

Merlin Entertainments, Hasbro to Build Peppa Pig Theme Park in Central Florida

by Julia Sanders March 4, 2021

WINTER HAVEN, FLA. — Merlin Entertainments and Hasbro have partnered to build the world’s first standalone Peppa Pig Theme Park. Situated within LEGOLAND Florida Resort in Winter Haven, the new park is expected to open in 2022. Merlin has an exclusive multi-territory licensing agreement with Hasbro, owner of the Peppa Pig brand, to build and operate the attractions, which are targeted at the preschool market. Peppa Pig has over 1,000 licensees across 60 countries, and the TV program is broadcast in 180 territories in 40 different languages. Peppa Pig Theme Park will feature multiple rides, interactive attractions, themed playscapes and water play areas and live daily shows. Ride and attraction details for the new Central Florida theme park will be announced this summer. When Peppa Pig Theme Park opens, it will be a separately ticketed theme park from LEGOLAND.

March 4, 2021

District of Columbia Southeast

First-Time Claims for Unemployment Insurance Rise to 745,000

by Julia Sanders March 4, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A total of 745,000 Americans filed for unemployment insurance for the week that ended Feb. 27, the U.S. Department of Labor reported Thursday. The amount of initial jobless claims was below the 750,000 figure that economists surveyed by Dow Jones predicted and is an increase from last week’s revised amount of 736,000. Continuing claims, for which data lags a week, decreased to a little below 4.3 million. CNBC reports that the continuing claims total hit another pandemic-era low. Additionally, the outlet reports that winter storms in Texas hurt the economy in the state, causing an increase of 17,769 unemployment filings. Ohio and New York also experienced elevated claims.

March 4, 2021

Matt Pipitone Fannie Freddie Seniors Housing

Features Finance Insight Midwest Multifamily Northeast Seniors Housing Southeast Texas Western

M&T: Positives in Seniors Housing Include Rate Environment, Available Assistance

by Sarah Daniels March 4, 2021

The seniors housing industry has had a particularly challenging year. But the latest data from NIC MAP shows COVID cases are down in nursing homes and occupancies are expected to rebound from historic lows in the coming months, says Matt Pipitone, seniors housing platform manager with M&T Realty Capital Corp. (MTRCC). It remains to be seen how quickly leasing will ramp up and to what extent rents and incentives will be impacted long term. But in the meantime, Pipitone points to some positives on the financial side of the industry. Namely, the government has provided several rounds of stimulus money, which has helped operators, especially those who manage skilled nursing facilities. And Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and HUD have offered assistance to borrowers in the form of forbearance programs and other debt service relief. The agencies also remain active, but are cautious when treading in the sector, Pipitone says. “Fannie and Freddie have pulled back. Overall leverage is down, and there are debt service reserves required on new deals. But the rate environment is still really good. HUD, on the other hand, has been really steady. Borrowers can still get up to 80 percent loan-to-value with 1.45 times debt service …

March 4, 2021

Acquisitions Multifamily North Carolina Southeast Virginia

Harbor Group International Acquires Southeast Multifamily Portfolio for $309M

by Julia Sanders March 3, 2021

NORFOLK, VA. — Harbor Group International LLC (HGI) has acquired a portfolio of eight multifamily communities in the Southeast region of the United States for $309 million. Seven properties are in North Carolina markets, including Charlotte, Raleigh, Winston-Salem, Greensboro and Durham. One property is located in Hampton, Va. The seller(s) and individual property names were not disclosed. The portfolio totals more than 2,300 units and each of the properties are proximate to major employers and office markets as well as entertainment centers. HGI plans to invest approximately $13 million for capital improvements across the portfolio, following initial enhancements to the properties’ exteriors and common rooms by the seller. HGI will focus on interior unit renovations and installing appliances such as washer and dryers. Dean Smith and John Heimburger of Newmark represented HGI in the transaction. Henry Stimler, Bill Weber and Matt Mense of Newmark arranged an undisclosed amount of acquisition financing. HGI is a privately-owned international real estate investment and management firm based in Norfolk.

March 3, 2021

Development Georgia Hospitality Southeast

CGI Merchant Group Invests $30M to Develop New Hotel, Training Center at Morris Brown College in Atlanta

by Julia Sanders March 3, 2021

ATLANTA — CGI Merchant Group LLC (CGI), a global investment management firm, will invest $30 million to convert existing facilities at Morris Brown College in Atlanta into an upscale, 150-room hotel and hospitality management training complex. Construction of the 90,000-square-foot facility is expected to begin later this year. The investment was made through CGI’s new $650 million Hospitality Opportunity Fund, whose goal is to acquire 20 hotels in North America and the Caribbean over the next three years. Morris Brown was founded in 1881 and is the first college in Georgia to be owned and operated by African Americans. The college is located within a one-mile radius from other Historically Black College and Universities (HBCU) Morehouse College, Spelman College and Clark Atlanta University. The campus sits next to Mercedes Benz Stadium, home arena of the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United. The hotel, which will be branded under the Tapestry Collection by Hilton, will feature two food and beverage outlets, an outdoor terrace and instructional space for the school’s hospitality students. With this investment, Morris Brown is the only HBCU nationwide with both a flagged hotel and a hospitality management training program on its campus. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. will serve …

March 3, 2021

Development Industrial Maryland Southeast

PCCP, Panattoni to Build 730,880 SF Industrial Project in Hagerstown, Maryland

by Julia Sanders March 3, 2021

HAGERSTOWN, MD. — PCCP LLC and Panattoni Development Co. Inc. have partnered in a joint venture to acquire a 90-acre site in Hagerstown for the speculative development of Creekside Logistics Center. The project will be a fully entitled, 730,880-square-foot industrial warehouse building featuring 40-foot clear heights. Located at 16422 National Pike, the project is anticipated for completion in December. Located directly south of the Pennsylvania/Maryland border, Creekside Logistics Center sits just off Interstate 81 in an area in high demand from big box distribution tenants. The project will feature multi-modal infrastructure, low operating costs, a super-regional highway network, regional parcel and freight hubs and a concentration of third-party logistics (3PL) carriers. PCCP is a real estate finance and investment management firm focused on commercial real estate debt and equity investments. Panattoni Development is a privately held, full-service development company based in Irvine, Calif.

March 3, 2021

Acquisitions Industrial South Carolina Southeast

Avison Young Facilitates Sale of 587,720 SF Industrial Facility in Metro Charleston

by Julia Sanders March 3, 2021

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. — Avison Young has facilitated the sale of a 587,720-square-foot industrial property located at 537 Omni Industrial Blvd. in Summerville. The building was constructed in 2018 and is fully leased to 3G Distribution Services, a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. The Class A facility is situated on a 43-acre site within the Omni Industrial Campus, a 221-acre business park situated 28 miles from the Port of Charleston. The industrial facility features LED light fixtures, ESFR sprinkler systems and 36-foot clear heights. The property includes 79 docks (expandable to 111), as well as 151 remote trailer stalls, heavy power and a fenced lot. Erik Foster and Mike Wilson of Avison Young represented the sellers, Clarius Partners LLC and Wanxiang America Real Estate Group, in the transaction. Foster and Wilson also raised development equity on Clarius’ behalf in order to commence the project. The buyer was an institutional real estate venture capital firm, and the sales price was not disclosed. Clarius Partners is a full-service real estate investment and development company with offices in Chicago and Scottsdale, Ariz. Wanxiang America Real Estate Group is a Chicago-based real estate investment firm.

March 3, 2021

Acquisitions Healthcare North Carolina Southeast

Stan Johnson Brokers $10M Sale of Village Medical Plaza in Fayetteville, North Carolina

by Julia Sanders March 3, 2021

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Stan Johnson Co. has brokered the $10 million sale of a 28,434-square-foot, multi-tenant medical office building located at 3401 Village Drive in Fayetteville. Stan Johnson’s Scott Briggs represented the seller, an individual investor and developer based in North Carolina. The property, known as Village Medical Plaza, was purchased by an out-of-state private fund whose name was not disclosed. Village Medical Plaza features both medical and traditional office space and is fully leased to three tenants: the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) for an initial 15-year term, the State of North Carolina Department of Revenue for an initial 10-year term and Piedmont Physical Therapy Specialists for an initial term of seven years. The three-story property was built in 2017 and sits on 1.3 acres in a medical and office district immediately adjacent to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, a 200-bed acute care facility that treats more than 1 million patients annually.

March 3, 2021

Affordable Housing Development Multifamily Southeast Virginia

AHDC, Carpenter’s Shelter Open Affordable Housing Project, Homeless Shelter in Alexandria, Virginia

by Julia Sanders March 2, 2021

ALEXANDRIA, VA. — Alexandria Housing Development Corp. (AHDC) has partnered with local homeless shelter Carpenter’s Shelter for The Bloom at Braddock and Carpenter’s Shelter, a hybrid affordable housing community and homeless shelter in Alexandria. The project is a redevelopment of the former 17,000-square-foot Carpenter’s Shelter, which provides support and accommodations to people who are experiencing homelessness. The Bloom at Braddock has 97 low-income tax credit housing (LIHTC) units. Carpenter’s Shelter partnered with architectural firm Cooper Carry’s Alexandria office to complete the project. The redevelopment of Carpenter’s Shelter transformed the shelter, previously housed in a two-story building originally designed for the Department of Motor Vehicles, into a new, 163,000-square-foot building that supports both organizations’ missions under the same roof. The hybrid design features the build-to-suit homeless shelter and an apartment community that features a community room, multiple outdoor spaces and a 1,600-square-foot community produce garden. The two housing facilities share several amenities, including a level of underground parking and a playground. Carpenter’s Shelter has a new entrance to welcome residents seeking temporary housing for an average shelter stay of two to four months. A separate entrance to David’s Place at Carpenter’s Shelter provides access to shower facilities, laundry and lockers for …

March 2, 2021

Acquisitions Arkansas Leasing Activity Retail Southeast

CBRE Arranges $30.1M Sale-Leaseback of Grocery Store Portfolio Across Arkansas, Missouri

by Julia Sanders March 2, 2021

SPRINGDALE, ARK. — CBRE has arranged a $30.1 million sale-leaseback of 13 freestanding grocery stores leased to Harps Foods Stores Inc. totaling 459,525 square feet in Arkansas and Missouri. Harps sold the portfolio to New Jersey-based Essential Properties Realty Trust Inc. Will Lightfoot, Jason Little, David Erstine and Hunter Groce of CBRE represented the seller in the transaction. Since 2015, CBRE assisted Harps in sale-leaseback transactions totaling $110 million. All 13 properties were sold subject to new, long-term net leases with Harps and will continue to operate under Harps-operated brands, including Harps Food Stores and 10Box. The sale will not affect store operations in any way. Harp’s Food Stores Inc., based in Springdale, is a chain of 113 supermarkets located across Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Kansas. In 2001, the company did a leveraged buy-out with the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) purchasing outstanding stock from the family and management. Harps is the largest employee-owned company headquartered in Arkansas and the 20th largest in the United States.

March 2, 2021

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