Southeast

Birmingham’s Apartment Market Starts 2020 Hot, but Coronavirus Impact Looms

by Alex Tostado April 13, 2020

The Birmingham multifamily market demonstrated its evolving strength last year. Continued job growth and limited apartment inventory led to the area reporting its highest occupancy rate in 10 years (94.8 percent) and monthly effective rent advancing 1.8 percent annually to $984 by year-end. In the early months of 2020, we did not see any slowdown in terms of deal volume. Due to rising concerns around market volatility and ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 crisis, we are faced with uncertainty in terms of how the local Birmingham area, along with the rest of the country, will perform in the year ahead. It is difficult to predict market activity, but Birmingham has demonstrated positive trends worth noting. Catching investors’ eyes In recent years, the area’s employment growth and strong fundamentals have piqued investor interest. Out-of-state groups are increasingly venturing into Birmingham. This trend has led local developers to emphasize merchant-builds, actively constructing and redeveloping properties to fill this competitive demand. Off-market transactions have recently seen an increase in frequency as investors are able to be more aggressive on pricing, which is enhanced by this unprecedented interest rate environment. Across all asset classes, the Birmingham market has enticed investors with a variety of …

April 13, 2020

Acquisitions Office Southeast Virginia

Equus Capital Partners Sells Office Building in Northern Virginia for $52M

by Alex Tostado April 10, 2020

FALLS CHURCH, VA. — Equus Capital Partners Ltd. has sold a 282,542-square-foot office building in Fairfax for $52 million. The property is located at 8111 Gatehouse Road, 15 miles west of downtown Washington, D.C. The building was 92 percent leased at the time of sale. The Philadelphia-based seller recently implemented a $7 million capital investment program in the building that included adding a fitness center and locker rooms, as well as upgrading the lobby, common corridors, daycare and underground parking. James Cassidy and Jud Ryan of Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) represented the seller in the transaction. An undisclosed buyer acquired the property for $184 per square foot.

April 10, 2020

Company News Georgia Hospitality Southeast

Hunter Hotel Investment Conference Canceled for 2020 Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

by Alex Tostado April 10, 2020

ATLANTA — The 32nd annual Hunter Hotel Investment Conference has been canceled for 2020 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The conference, which brings together hotel investors, managers, developers, lenders and brokers, was originally scheduled for March 18-20 in downtown Atlanta, but was postponed indefinitely March 12 by Hunter Hotel Advisors. After much deliberation, the Atlanta-based organization decided to outright cancel the 2020 conference. “Through continually following the published guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), and our local health officials we simply do not want to risk the health of any of our attendees or the people with whom they come into contact,” according to a statement that appears on the Hunter Hotel Conference website. In 2019, the conference attracted more than 1,850 attendees from across the Southeast. As of this writing, there are 467,184 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States, according to Johns Hopkins University (JHU). There are 1,336 confirmed cases in Fulton County, where the conference typically takes place. The next Hunter Hotel Investment Conference is now scheduled for March 9-11, 2021.

April 10, 2020

Acquisitions Affordable Housing Multifamily Southeast Virginia

Ross Cos. Negotiates Sale of 152-Unit Affordable Housing Community in Newport News, Virginia

by Alex Tostado April 10, 2020

NEWPORT NEWS, VA. — Ross Cos. has negotiated the sale of Woodlands at Oyster Point, a 152-unit affordable housing community in Newport News. The property was built in 1978 and offers one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Communal amenities include a pool, public transportation, a playground and 24-hour laundry services. Allagash Opportunity Zone Partners LLC acquired the property for an undisclosed amount. Ross Cos. will manage the property, as well as oversee a year-long renovation program that has budgeted $40,000 per unit in upgrades. The team will also upgrade communal amenities. The community is situated at 819 Forrest Drive, one mile south of downtown Newport News. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.

April 10, 2020

Acquisitions Loans Mississippi Multifamily Southeast

Dougherty Mortgage Provides $17M Acquisition Loan for Multifamily Community in Biloxi, Mississippi

by Alex Tostado April 10, 2020

BILOXI, MISS. — Dougherty Mortgage LLC has provided a $17 million Fannie Mae acquisition loan for The Sound at St. Martin, a 181-unit multifamily community in Biloxi. The property comprises 15 three-story buildings and a single-story clubhouse that were built in 2005 and renovated between 2017 and 2019. Communal amenities include a pool, 24-hour fitness center, grilling areas and a business center. The Sound at St. Martin offers one- and two-bedroom floor plans and is situated at 14801 Lemoyne Drive, six miles north of downtown Biloxi. Dougherty Mortgage originated the loan on behalf of the buyer, an entity doing business as MMP2-Lanier LLC. The 12-year loan features a 30-year amortization schedule. The seller was not disclosed.

April 10, 2020

District of Columbia Retail Southeast

NRF ‘Welcomes’ Federal Reserve’s Efforts to Help Businesses with Liquidity Issues During Coronavirus Pandemic

by Alex Tostado April 10, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Retail Federation (NRF) CEO and president Matthew Shay issued a statement saying the organization is pleased with the measures the Federal Reserve Bank and Treasury Department have taken to help businesses that are short on liquidity due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. On Thursday, the Federal Reserve, along with Secretary of Treasury Steve Mnuchin, said it will finance up to $2.3 trillion to aid small- and mid-size businesses that are struggling due to the pandemic. The Fed said $600 billion will go toward buying the loans of the businesses and $500 billion will buy state municipal bonds. “As part of the next round of liquidity support for U.S. businesses, (Thursday’s) release by the Federal Reserve Bank of new term sheets is a welcome development,” said Shay. “By strengthening the efficiency of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and clarifying terms to speed relief to small- and mid-market businesses through the Mainstreet Lending Program, the government is making great progress toward quick action with both clarity and guidance.” While Shay commends the government for its timely response to the pandemic, he says there is still work to be done to continue helping retailers, mainly when it comes to …

April 10, 2020

Acquisitions Georgia Southeast Top Stories

Domain Capital, Simpson Housing Form $1B Joint Venture REIT with PFA Pension

by Alex Patton April 10, 2020

ATLANTA — Domain Capital Advisors and property management firm Simpson Housing have formed a joint venture with PFA Pension, an insurance company headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. PFA acquired a 49 percent equity interest in a 13-asset, Class A multifamily portfolio for an aggregate value of $1.05 billion. Simpson Housing will own the remaining 51 percent, while Domain Capital Advisors will provide oversight and asset management of the newly formed REIT joint venture. Simpson Housing formerly owned 100 percent of the 3,487-unit portfolio, which is located across multiple urban and suburban U.S. markets including Austin, Charlotte, Denver, Houston, Nashville, Phoenix, Portland and Seattle. The portfolio was 95 percent leased at the time of closing, and features both newly built and refurbished assets that are approximately six years old. “We are excited about our new relationship with PFA Pension and look forward to growing our relationship with them through further acquisitions,” says Patrick Leardo, executive managing director and chief executive officer of Domain Capital Group. “Our team is also proud to continue its longstanding partnership with Simpson Housing. We have managed equity investments in their portfolio for more than 10 years, while providing asset management and advisory support to our operating partner.” Simpson Housing …

April 10, 2020

Development Florida Loans Multifamily Southeast

NKF Arranges $16.1M Construction Loan for Multifamily Community in Metro Tampa

by Alex Tostado April 9, 2020

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. — Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) has arranged a $16.1 million construction loan for Gallery 3100, a planned 122-unit, four-story multifamily community in St. Petersburg. The borrower, a joint venture between Mosaic Development LLC and The Brookview Cos., plan to complete the project by spring 2021. Gallery 3100 will feature one- and two-bedroom floor plans ranging in size from 663 to 1,098 square feet. The community will also offer 17 workforce housing units. Matthew Williams and James Maynard of NKF arranged the loan through Synovus Bank.

April 9, 2020

Development Florida Industrial Self-Storage Southeast

Cedarwood Development Completes 787-Unit Self-Storage Facility in Orlando

by Alex Tostado April 9, 2020

ORLANDO, FLA. — Cedarwood Development has completed a 787-unit, 117,000-square-foot self-storage facility for operator US Storage Centers in Orlando. The property features climate-controlled units, passenger elevators, moving carts, 24-hour video surveillance and moving supplies. The property is situated at 930 Sligh Blvd., a mile south of downtown Orlando. Orange, Calif.-based US Storage Centers, which operates more than 9 million square feet of self-storage space in the U.S., will manage the property. Fairlawn, Ohio-based Cedarwood Development is an affiliate of Cedarwood Cos.

April 9, 2020

Georgia Industrial Leasing Activity Southeast

XPO Logistics Renews 254,358 SF Industrial Lease Near Atlanta

by Alex Tostado April 9, 2020

MORROW, GA. — XPO Logistics, a transportation and logistics provider, has renewed its 254,358-square-foot industrial lease within Mt. Zion Industrial Center in Morrow. The property offers 72 dock doors, two drive-in doors, 22-foot clear heights, a five-inch concrete floor, parking for 110 trailers and a new roof. Woodmont Industrial Partners owns the property, which is situated at 1791 Mount Zion Road, nine miles southeast of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 15 miles south of downtown Atlanta. Brian Camp and Max Ellis of Colliers International represented the landlord in the transaction. Dan Rose of Real Estate Advisory Partners (REAP) represented XPO Logistics.

April 9, 2020

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