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US Economy Adds Record 4.8M Jobs in June, Unemployment Rate Falls to 11.1 Percent

by Alex Tostado July 2, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. economy added 4.8 million jobs in June, the highest single-month addition on record, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The nonfarm payroll employment report soundly beat expectations. Economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal had expected 3 million jobs to be added in June. The unemployment rate fell 220 basis points to 11.1 percent. The recovery could hit another snag in coming months, however, as coronavirus cases surge again, according the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Several state governors have ordered restaurants and bars to shut down for a second time since March. The leisure and hospitality sector is continuing its recovery, having added 2.1 million jobs in June and 1.2 million in May. The sector lost a combined 8.2 million jobs in March and April. The retail trade industry is another sector that was hit hard by the COVID-19 shutdown, having lost 2.4 million jobs in March and April. The sector added 740,000 jobs in June and 372,000 in May, accounting for nearly half of the lost jobs. Employment totals also rose in education and health services (568,000), manufacturing (356,000) and construction (158,000). Additionally, the Association of General Contractors …

July 2, 2020

McShane Delivers 280-Unit Apartment Community Near Savannah

by Alex Tostado July 2, 2020

POOLER, GA. — McShane Construction Co. has delivered Parc at Pooler, a 280-unit apartment community located at 2200 Old Quacco Road in the Savannah suburb of Pooler. The property is situated on 21 acres and features 19,000 square feet of amenities, including a pool, sundeck, outdoor kitchen, car care center and a dog park. Indoor amenities include a clubhouse with a fitness center, coffee bar, café and a resident’s lounge. Units include granite countertops, sunrooms or balconies, stainless steel appliances, wood cabinetry and wood-finished flooring. The design team includes developer Equity Resources LLC and architect Dynamik Design. McShane also handled the site work for the project, including eight standalone garages, landscape and parking lots.

July 2, 2020

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NRF Economist: Recession May Have Ended Already, But Second COVID-19 Wave is ‘Major Threat’ to Retail Recovery

by Alex Tostado July 2, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Retail Federation’s (NRF) chief economist Jack Kleinhenz surmises that the recession brought on by the outbreak of COVID-19 may have already ended. Citing encouraging tailwinds such as a rebound in jobs (7.5 million jobs in May and June combined) and a strong quarter by the stock market, Kleinhenz says that the recession could be over just as fast as it came, though that won’t be determined by the National Bureau of Economic Research for a while. “While it would be unusual for a recession to last less than six months, it is possible,” says Kleinhenz. “The bad news is there is plenty of uncertainty on the shape of the reopening of the economy, and the recovery will be slow even if we are no longer in recessionary territory.” Despite the upward trajectory of the U.S. economy on metrics such as consumer spending and retail sales, Kleinhenz emphasizes that the economic recovery will still be dictated by whether efforts to end the pandemic are successful. The veteran economist warns that the second wave of COVID-19 outbreaks in markets such as Florida and Texas is a “major threat” to the recovery. “These outbreaks are alarming, and if …

July 2, 2020

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Bellwether Enterprise Closes $294.2M in Financing for 22 Manufactured Housing Communities Nationwide

by Amy Works July 2, 2020

DENVER — Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital has closed four transactions totaling $294.2 million in Fannie Mae loans for manufactured housing communities across the United States. MJ Vukovich of Bellwether’s Denver office, along with Ghazy Grijalva of the firm’s Chicago office, arranged the deals. In total the financing covers 5,554 pad sites across the five transactions. The deals include: A $28 million loan for two manufactured housing assets located in Montana on behalf of a Utah-based operator. A $23.2 million loan for a community located in Wyoming on behalf of an operator based in California and Colorado A $193.3 million loan for a portfolio of 13 properties located in the Rocky Mountain and Southern regions on behalf of a Colorado-based operator. A $46 million loan for five communities located in various states on behalf of a Utah-based operator. A $3.7 million Fannie Mae loan for a property located in North Carolina on behalf of a North Carolina-based operator. Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital is the commercial and multifamily mortgage banking subsidiary of Enterprise Community Investment.

July 2, 2020

Development North Carolina Office Southeast Top Stories

Healthcare Firm Centene to Develop $1B East Coast Headquarters in Charlotte

by Alex Tostado July 2, 2020

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Healthcare firm Centene Corp. has announced plans for its $1 billion East Coast headquarters in Charlotte. At full build-out, scheduled for 2032, the six-building campus will comprise 1 million square feet of office space, a fitness center, auditorium, multiple dining options, childcare center and Centene Tech University, a standalone building that will be used for corporate learning and development. The St. Louis-based company plans to break ground on the project in August. The campus will be built in phases, with Phase I scheduled for completion in the second half of 2022. Phase I will house 3,000 employees who will fill roles in information technology, finance, compliance, health economics, business analytics, human resources and clinical positions, with salaries averaging $100,089 annually. “Charlotte has great talent, excellent infrastructure and a real commitment to sustainable development,” says Michael Neidorff, chairman, president and CEO of Centene, a Medicaid-managed care organization. In 2024, Centene plans to begin construction of Phase II, which will accommodate another 3,000 employees. Charleston, South Carolina-based LS3P Architects designed the campus. The general contractor is St. Louis-based Clayco. LandDesign is the site planner and Uzun+Case is the structural engineer. Syska Hennessy Group will be providing the mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire …

July 2, 2020

Acquisitions Company News Georgia Office Southeast

AT&T to Sell CNN Center in Downtown Atlanta, Consolidate Offices at Techwood Campus

by Alex Tostado July 1, 2020

ATLANTA — AT&T informed CNN employees Monday that it will sell the CNN Center in downtown Atlanta, according to multiple media reports. AT&T took control of CNN in 2018 when it acquired Time Warner Media. Employees were notified that the move will not happen right away, as CNN will lease One CNN Center for another five years before moving to Time Warner’s Techwood campus in Midtown Atlanta. Ted Turner founded media giant at Techwood in 1980 before moving to downtown in 1987. It was not immediately clear if AT&T had a buyer lined up. CNN Center totals 150,490 square feet. The building includes a food court with tenants such as Starbucks, BurgerFi, Dunkin’, Moe’s Southwest Grill and Chick-fil-A. Retail tenants include the Atlanta Braves Dugout Store and Wells Fargo. The building is situated next to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Centennial Olympic Park, State Farm Arena, Omni Hotel & Resort, the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola and the College Football Hall of Fame.

July 1, 2020

Development Office South Carolina Southeast

Iron Bridge to Install Medical-Grade Air Filtration System, UV Lights at Charleston Tech Center to Combat COVID-19

by Alex Tostado July 1, 2020

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Iron Bridge Capital Partners will install a medical-grade air filtration and UV light system at Charleston Tech Center to prevent the spread of COVID-19 or other pathogens through its ventilation system. Iron Bridge, the lead developer of the 92,000-square-foot building, expects to open the property by the end of the year. Charleston Digital Corridor will anchor the property. The system will include an electrostatic filtration process similar to what surgery centers and medical facilities install to prevent the spread of airborne bacteria and viruses from room-to-room. Additionally, the system features a bank of UV lights that will treat any remaining pathogens, as well as reduce the amount of airborne mold and dust. In addition to the air treatment system, Charleston Tech Center will also include COVID-19 protocols and features such as occupancy maximums for elevators and shared conference spaces, hand sanitizer stations in the lobby and at each elevator, touchless faucets and the strong encouragement for workers and guests to wear masks in all common areas.

July 1, 2020

Acquisitions Industrial Southeast Tennessee

Newmark Knight Frank Arranges Sale of 773,800 SF Industrial Park in Fayetteville, Tennessee

by Alex Tostado July 1, 2020

FAYETTEVILLE, TENN. — Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) has arranged the sale of two industrial buildings totaling 773,800 square feet in Fayetteville. The first building, located at 1810 Wilson Parkway, is a 695,000-square-foot property that was fully leased at the time of sale. The tenant was not disclosed but according to LoopNet Inc., the tenant is Goodman Manufacturing Co., which also sold the building in a sale-leaseback transaction. The property spans 57.5 acres and features block and insulated metal construction, 26-foot and 34-foot clear heights, 44,374 square feet of air-conditioned office space and a drive-in truck loading dock with an overhead crane. The second building comprises 78,800 square feet and is located at 1700 Wilson Parkway. The building was vacant at the time of sale. It features a 64,800-square-foot warehouse with 20-foot clear heights, five dock doors and one drive-thru dock, as well as a 10,400-square-foot office on the ground level. BSD Properties purchased 1700 Wilson Parkway, and 1810 Wilson Parkway LLC purchased 1810 Wilson Parkway. Michael Reid and Bart Hardison of NKF represented both the buyer and seller in the transactions. The sales price was not disclosed. The seller and sales price of 1700 Wilson Parkway were not disclosed.

July 1, 2020

Southeast Virginia

AGC Survey: 329 Metro Areas Added Construction Jobs in May

by Alex Tostado July 1, 2020

ARLINGTON, VA. — Construction employment increased in 329 metros across the country between April and May, according to a survey conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). The Arlington-based organization tracks 358 metros across the country. The Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, Wash., area led the way, adding 28,600 jobs, or a 44 percent uptick, as COVID-19 restrictions eased nationwide. New York City added 25,000 jobs (31 percent) and Pittsburgh added 22,000 (60 percent). The AGC notes that many of the construction workers added will work on highways and bridges.

July 1, 2020

Development Maryland Retail Southeast

Republic Breaks Ground on 35,000 SF Shopping Center in Metro D.C.

by Alex Tostado July 1, 2020

WALDORF, MD. — The Republic Family of Cos. has broken ground on Waldorf Park, a 35,000-square-foot retail project in Waldorf. The development is expected to open in the first half of 2021. Committed tenants at Waldorf Park include Chick-fil-A, Jersey Mike’s and Starbucks. The property is located along Crain Highway, about 20 miles southeast of downtown Washington, D.C. Venture Construction Co. is the general contractor for Waldorf Park, and Jimmy Richards & Sons Excavating is the site contractor. The architect is Brasher Designs. Sandy Spring Bank provided construction financing.

July 1, 2020

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