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Newmark Knight Frank Arranges $73M Sale of Multifamily Portfolio in Metro Birmingham

by Alex Tostado

HOOVER, ALA. — Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) has arranged the $73 million sale of two multifamily properties in Hoover: The Falls of Hoover and Woods of Hoover. Together, the properties total 696 units and were 94 percent occupied at the time of sale. The two communities offer one- through three-bedroom floor plans. The Falls of Hoover and Woods of Hoover were built in three phases between 1996 and 2002. Communal amenities include three swimming pools, fitness centers, clubhouses, a playground, and three tennis courts. Bo Flurry and Justin Uffinger of NKF represented the seller, Heritage Income Properties, and the buyer, BH Equities, in the transaction.

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AcquisitionsFloridaRetailSoutheast

JLL Negotiates $23.3M Sale of The Shoppes at Southside in Jacksonville

by Alex Tostado

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — JLL has negotiated the $23.3 million sale of The Shoppes at Southside, a 112,613-square-foot retail center in southern Jacksonville. The property was fully leased at the time of sale to tenants including anchors Best Buy and Urban Air Trampoline, as well as Adventure Park, David’s Bridal, Cold Stone Creamery, Deerwood Jewelers, Moe’s Southwest Grill and three separate parcels leased to Starbucks, Chick-fil-A and Aspen Dental. Situated on 12.9 acres at 9930-9990 Southside Blvd., the center is located 14 miles south of downtown Jacksonville. Brad Peterson, Whitaker Leonhardt and Michael Brewster of JLL represented the seller, Brixmor Property Group, in the transaction. Core Investment Management acquired the property.

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Orlando Apartment Market Shows Long Runway for Future Growth

by Alex Tostado

The Orlando multifamily market may have an appearance of being oversupplied and on shaky ground, but it is actually thriving and has a long runway for growth ahead. The Orlando MSA has an inventory of approximately 165,000 rental units and about 10,000 units under construction. While that new supply approaches historical high-water marks, the lack of inventory of entry-level, single-family homes and the complexion of the household formation leads us to the conclusion that we are undersupplied in the multifamily space. That being said, within the overall numbers there is likely an oversupply of Class A inventory and an undersupply of workforce housing. Vacancies are hovering in the 6 percent range and rent growth has slowed to around 3 percent after having stronger years. The undersupply of workforce housing is being exacerbated by the value-add business model being employed on most of the Class B and C buyers over the last five years, catapulting the average rents and straining the ability of the working-class to keep rent as a percentage of income at a healthy level. Overall, single-family homebuilding is at a 10-year high, but still well below the pre-recession days. Permits are also soaring, but the makeup of the …

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DevelopmentHospitalitySoutheastTennessee

CBL Properties, Vision Hospitality Break Ground on Aloft by Marriott in Chattanooga

by Alex Tostado

CHATTANOOGA, TENN. — CBL Properties and Vision Hospitality Group Inc. have broken ground on a 135-room Aloft by Marriott in Chattanooga. The project is part of a redevelopment plan for a former Sears location at Hamilton Place mall. Aloft Chattanooga Hamilton Place will be located between The Cheesecake Factory and the future Dave & Buster’s. Amenities will include an urban-inspired design with loft-like guestrooms featuring nine-foot ceilings and keyless entry using a smartphone or Apple Watch. The hotel will be situated about 12 miles east of downtown Chattanooga.

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AcquisitionsDevelopmentNorth CarolinaRetailSoutheast

Konover South Acquires Land Near Charlotte Premium Outlets, Plans 32,000 SF Retail Center

by Alex Tostado

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Konover South LLC has acquired a six-acre parcel for $4.8 million with plans to develop a 32,000-square-foot retail center. Located near Charlotte Premium Outlets, Freeman Retail Crossing will include a national steak restaurant, banking, mobile services and healthcare tenants. Konover South plans to break ground in early 2020 and expects to deliver Freeman Retail Crossing in the second quarter of 2021. The land is located on Steele Creek Road near I-485 in southwestern Charlotte.

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AcquisitionsFloridaRetailSoutheast

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $14.3M Sale of Retail Property in Southwest Florida

by Alex Tostado

CAPE CORAL, FLA. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $14.3 million sale of Towers I and Towers II, a 72,453-square-foot retail property in Cape Coral. The asset, located at 2612-2708 Santa Barbara Blvd., was 89 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including Five Guys Burgers & Fries, Firehouse Subs, Sylvan Learning of Cape Coral, Anytime Fitness, Sumaq Peruvian Cuisine Bar & Grill and Tony’s Jewelry. Jim Shiebler, James Garner and James Medefind of Marcus & Millichap represented both the buyer, a private investor, and the seller, a personal trust, in the transaction.

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FloridaLoansMultifamilySoutheast

Hunt Real Estate Provides $53M Refinancing for Apartment Complex in Metro Orlando

by Alex Tostado

CLERMONT, FLA. — Hunt Real Estate Capital has provided a $53 million Fannie Mae refinancing for Vista at Lost Lake, a 468-unit, garden-style apartment community in Clermont. The undisclosed borrower has made renovations throughout the property, including adding a clubhouse, fitness center and leasing center. The borrower plans to make several more upgrades with the new loan. Vista at Lost Lake offers one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Communal amenities include two swimming pools, a maintenance shop, central mailbox center, and a clubhouse, which contains a community room, kitchen, fitness center, guest center, game room and indoor basketball court.

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Preferred Apartment Communities Funds $10.9M Investment Loan for Multifamily Property in Orlando

by Alex Tostado

ORLANDO, FLA. — Preferred Apartment Communities Inc. has provided a $10.9 million investment loan for TDK Development’s Vintage Horizon West project. Vintage Horizon West is a planned 340-unit multifamily property in Orlando’s Horizon West neighborhood. With the investment, PAC will have the option to acquire the community following stabilization. The property will offer one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. TDK expects to complete the project in two years.

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Cracker Barrel Acquires Maple Street Biscuit for $36M

by Alex Tostado

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. has acquired Maple Street Biscuit Co. for $36 million in an all-cash deal. Maple Street’s portfolio comprised 28 company-owned and five franchise-owned restaurants in seven states at the time of sale. The company plans to convert its Holler & Dash Biscuit House into Maple Street Biscuit locations. Scott Moore and Gus Johnson founded Maple Street in Jacksonville in 2012. Moore will stay on as CEO and will report to Sandra Cochran, president and CEO of Cracker Barrel.

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