Southeast

Continental Realty Purchases Apartment Complex Near Hilton Head for $69.3M

by Alex Tostado October 29, 2019

BLUFFTON, S.C. — Continental Realty Corp. (CRC) has purchased The Bluestone, a 360-unit apartment complex in Bluffton, for $69.3 million. The property offers one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Communal amenities include two swimming pools, sundecks, outdoor kitchens, fitness center, grilling areas, clubhouse, coffee bar, yoga studio and a fireplace lounge area. The Bluestone was constructed in phases between 2004 and 2007 and is located six miles from Hilton Head Island. CRC purchased the asset from a joint venture between Charleston, S.C.-based Blaze Partners and The Carlyle Group, a global investment firm based in Washington, D.C.

October 29, 2019

Acquisitions Industrial Leasing Activity Southeast Virginia

Cushman & Wakefield Arranges $60.3M Sale-Leaseback for National Industrial Portfolio

by Alex Tostado October 29, 2019

RICHMOND, VA. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the $60.3 million sale-leaseback of a seven-property national industrial portfolio on behalf of owner and seller The C.F. Sauer Co. The seven properties total 791,000 square feet. There are four buildings in Mauldin, S.C.; one in Orange, Fla.; one in San Luis Obispo, Calif.; and one in New Century, Kan. Ben Cooper, Larry Wilks, Keith Bell and Ben Pugh of Cushman & Wakefield represented Richmond-based C.F. Sauer, which is now controlled by the private equity partnership Falfurrias Capital Partners and operates as Sauer Brands. A public REIT acquired six of the properties while a separate public REIT purchased the remaining building. Sauer Brands manufactures a broad line of flavor-enhancing condiments, spices, seasonings and extracts, including well-known brands Duke’s Mayonnaise, The Spice Hunter, Sauer’s, Gold Medal and BAMA.

October 29, 2019

Acquisitions Georgia Multifamily Southeast

Urban Realty, Case Pomeroy Sell Two Adjacent Apartment Complexes in East Atlanta for $48.2M

by Alex Tostado October 29, 2019

ATLANTA — A joint venture between Urban Realty Partners and Case Pomeroy Properties has sold two neighboring apartment complexes totaling 217 units in Atlanta’s Grant Park neighborhood for $48.2 million. The George and The Leonard are located at 275 Memorial Drive SE and 301 Memorial Drive, respectively, less than a mile east of downtown Atlanta. The communities offer one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Communal amenities include 11,581 square feet of retail space, a clubhouse, business center, pet play area, pet washing area, fitness center and a swimming pool. Mike Kemether, Robert Stickel and Alex Brown of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller in the transaction. Grubb Properties acquired the buildings.

October 29, 2019

Development Florida Retail Southeast

Publix Opens 49,000 SF Store Within Central Florida Shopping Center

by Alex Tostado October 29, 2019

LOUGHMAN, FLA. — Publix Super Markets Inc. has opened a 49,000-square-foot store within Loughman Crossing in Loughman. The prototype location includes a drive-thru pharmacy. Halvorsen Holdings is developing Loughman Crossing, which is also home to Publix Liquors, AT&T, Great Clips, Erlyn’s Taxes and Encore Nails. Loughman Crossing spans 78,200 square feet and includes six outparcels. Located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 17-92 and Ronald Reagan Parkway, the property sits 15 miles southwest of Walt Disney World and 30 miles southwest of downtown Orlando.

October 29, 2019

Acquisitions Multifamily South Carolina Southeast

American Landmark Acquires 329-Unit Multifamily Property Near Charleston

by Alex Tostado October 29, 2019

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. — American Landmark Apartments has acquired Alta Brighton Park, a 329-unit multifamily property in Summerville. American Landmark will invest $800,000 and rename the property Elevate at Brighton Park. The property offers one- through three-bedroom floor plans. Communal amenities include a saltwater swimming pool, outdoor lounge area with grills, 24-hour fitness center and a resident clubhouse. Alta Brighton Park is located at 115 Great Lawn Drive, 25 miles north of downtown Charleston. Alex Okulski, Sean Wood, John Heimburger, Dean Smith, John Munroe and Jason Kon of Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) represented the seller in the transaction. Bill Weber, Matt Mense, Ari Schwartzbard and Henry Stimler of NKF arranged acquisition financing on behalf of American Landmark. Further details of the transaction were not disclosed.

October 29, 2019

District of Columbia Features Retail Southeast

Holiday Shoppers Plan to Spend 4 Percent More This Year, NRF Survey Shows

by Alex Tostado October 29, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. — American consumers plan to boost their holiday spending 4 percent this season on a year-over-year basis, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insight & Analytics. The projection is based on a survey of 7,782 adult consumers. Specifically, shoppers expect to spend an average of $1,047.83 this year, up 4 percent from last year’s total of $1,007.24, the survey findings show. Meanwhile, shoppers who are between the ages of 35 and 44 plan to spend an average of $1,158.63 this holiday season. Consumer spending is grouped into three separate categories: gifts for family, friends and co-workers, at an average $658.55; non-gift holiday items such as candy and food, decorations, greeting cards and flowers at $227.26; and other non-gift purchases that take advantage of the deals and promotions throughout the season at $162.02. “Consumers are in good financial shape and willing to spend a little more on gifts for the special people in their lives this holiday season,” says Matthew Shay, president and CEO of Washington, D.C.-based NRF, the world’s largest retail trade association. Furthermore, 52 percent of shoppers between the ages of 25 and 34 plan to purchase gifts for co-workers, and 82 percent of …

October 29, 2019

Development Industrial Southeast Tennessee

Holladay Properties Breaks Ground on 330,000 SF Phase III of Industrial Park Near Nashville International Airport

by Alex Tostado October 28, 2019

NASHVILLE, TENN. — Holladay Properties has broken ground on Phase III of Airport Logistics Park, a 95-acre master-planned industrial park near Nashville International Airport on Old Murfreesboro Pike. Phase III will span 330,000 square feet. Holladay expects Phase I and II to deliver in spring 2020 while Phase III is expected to deliver in fourth-quarter 2020. Ronnie Wenzler of Cushman & Wakefield oversees leasing efforts for the logistics park. Phases I and II comprise 402,500 square feet, 329,400 square feet of which is leased to companies including Aramark, DHL, Power Home Remodeling Group, Advance Electric & Industrial, PGW Auto Glass, Safeway and Overhead Door. Airport Logistics Park’s design team includes civil engineer Kimley-Horn and architect TRC Worldwide. Eutaw Construction has begun site work and a general contractor has yet to be named.

October 28, 2019

Development Florida Multifamily Southeast

Roger B. Kennedy Construction Begins 318-Unit Multifamily Property in Fort Myers

by Alex Tostado October 28, 2019

FORT MYERS, FLA. — Roger B. Kennedy Construction has begun construction on Murano at Three Oaks Apartments in Fort Myers on behalf of developer Courtelis Co. Although costs were not expressly disclosed, the contractor said its contract is worth $38 million. The property is a planned 318-unit apartment community located at 17167 Three Oaks Parkway. The community will feature two four-story apartment buildings, a clubhouse, pool pavilion and detached garages. Forum Architecture & Interior Design designed the property, which is expected to deliver in January 2021.

October 28, 2019

Acquisitions Multifamily South Carolina Southeast

Capstone Negotiates Sale of 304-Unit Apartment Complex in Columbia

by Alex Tostado October 28, 2019

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Capstone Apartment has negotiated the sale of Hunter’s Way, a 304-unit apartment complex in Columbia. The garden-style property offers one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans spanning 38 two-story buildings. The community was 92 percent occupied at the time of sale. Communal amenities include a swimming pool, playground and clubhouse, as well as laundry facilities in each building. The buyer, GLP Investments, plans to rebrand the community and implement a multimillion-dollar renovation. Ron Corrao, Alex McDermott, Austin Green, and Brian Ford of Capstone represented the seller, Rivercity Ventures, in the transaction. The sales price was not disclosed.

October 28, 2019

Acquisitions Georgia Retail Southeast

Halpern Enterprises Acquires 133,310 SF Shopping Center in North Georgia

by Alex Tostado October 28, 2019

CALHOUN, GA. — Halpern Enterprises has acquired Indian Hills, a 133,310-square-foot shopping center in Calhoun. Developed in 1998, Indian Hills’ current tenants include Chick-fil-A, Hibbett Sports, CATO, GNC, PT Solutions and Tractor Supply. Taco Bell and Captain D’s are located on separately owned parcels directly in front of the property. Indian Hills is located at 429 Ga. Highway 53, directly across from Mohawk Industries, which employs 3,400 people. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.

October 28, 2019

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