Southeast

Retail Demand in Richmond Strengthens as Vacancy Nears Lowest Level This Cycle

by Alex Tostado September 30, 2019

Virginia’s capital city added more jobs in 2018 than in 2017 and 2016 combined. The addition of 11,000 jobs in 12 months aided a 7 percent population growth since 2010 and a median household income increase of $10,000 since 2016. With only 2.9 percent unemployed, residents now have more disposable income to shop. Richmond’s rapid growth brought vacancies to the lowest they’ve been in almost 15 years. At 4.7 percent, vacancy is near the cycle’s lowest trough of 4.5 percent in late 2005. Grocery store competition and limited speculative construction are driving down vacancies. In January, Food & Wine magazine published that Richmond was “Secretly the Supermarket Capital of America.” Publix’s takeover of Martin’s gave the Florida-based grocer a foothold, and new Publix stores are coming by the fourth quarter of 2019 in Westpark Shopping Center, Swift Creek and The Village Shopping Center. Kroger retains the highest market share despite operating only 18 stores compared to Food Lion’s 48. At last count, Aldi stores number 11, The Fresh Market four and Lidl six. With only two stores, however, Wegmans is the per-store average sales leader. Besides grocers, other expanding big box users include Launch Trampoline Park, Burlington, Conn’s HomePlus and …

September 30, 2019

Acquisitions District of Columbia Office Southeast Top Stories

Paramount Sells Liberty Place Office Building in Washington D.C. for $154.5M

by Alex Patton September 27, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Paramount Group Inc. (NYSE: PGRE) has sold Liberty Place, a landmark office building in Washington D.C., to an undisclosed buyer for $154.5 million. The 172,000-square-foot office building is located at 325 7th St. NW in the East End submarket of Washington, D.C., less than a mile from Capitol Hill. The property comprises two incorporated buildings: the historic Fireman’s Fund Building built in 1882, and a 12-story glass and limestone office tower constructed in 1991. In 2014, Hickok Cole designed an interior repositioning of the office entrance and lobby. Paramount intends to use a portion of proceeds from the sale to partially fund its $722 million purchase of Market Center, a 753,000-square-foot Class A office building in San Francisco’s South Financial District. “We continue to execute on our capital recycling strategy by selling stabilized assets at attractive prices and redeploying that capital into higher-growth opportunities, such as Market Center,” says Albert Behler, president, CEO and chairman. Recent tenants at Liberty Place include electric service company PPL Corp., market consultant Sonecon, Canadian fertilizer company Nutrien and Teneo Hospitality Group. Paramount originally acquired Liberty Place from Beacon Capital Partners in June 2011. Though Paramount did not disclose the price, the …

September 27, 2019

Acquisitions Mixed-Use Southeast Virginia

Sachs, Blackfin Purchase Mixed-Use Property Near Amazon HQ2 for $70M

by Alex Tostado September 27, 2019

FALLS CHURCH, VA. — Sachs Cos. and Blackfin Real Estate Investors have purchased Loren Falls Church, a mixed-use property in Falls Church, for $70 million. Loren Falls Church comprises 185 multifamily units and 13,577 square feet of retail space. The property was built in 2017 and was 97 percent occupied at the time of sale. Communal amenities for residents include a swimming pool, fitness center, outdoor lounge, living room lounge and a community kitchen. Retail tenants include Orangetheory Fitness and Casual Pint. Located at 6410 Arlington Blvd., the asset is situated 10 miles west of National Landing, the future home of Amazon HQ2. The seller was not disclosed, although according to multiple media reports, Bozzuto was the seller and developer.

September 27, 2019

Development Georgia Healthcare Southeast

Emory Healthcare, Atlanta Falcons Break Ground on 29,000 SF Sports Clinic in Flowery Branch

by Alex Tostado September 27, 2019

FLOWERY BRANCH, GA. — Emory Healthcare and the Atlanta Falcons have broken ground on a 29,000-square-foot musculoskeletal and sports medicine clinic in Flowery Branch. Located at the Falcons’ practice facilities, the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center at Flowery Branch will be accessible to the public while also being an access point for Falcons players who may need diagnostic imaging or be seen by a sports medicine expert. The property is located 45 miles north of downtown Atlanta. The building will take 14 to 16 months to complete.

September 27, 2019

Acquisitions Florida Retail Southeast

JLL Negotiates $25.7M Sale of Publix-Anchored Shopping Center Near Pensacola

by Alex Tostado September 27, 2019

PACE, FLA. — JLL has negotiated the $25.7 million sale of Santa Rosa Commons, a 138,850-square-foot retail center in Pace. The Publix-anchored property was 96 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including T.J. Maxx, PetSmart, Shoe Carnival, Maurice’s, GameStop, Sally Beauty, Anytime Fitness, Chili’s, Wasabi House Restaurant and GNC. Target and The Home Depot shadow-anchor the center. Stirling Properties acquired the asset, which is located 10 miles north of downtown Pensacola. Brad Peterson, Whitaker Leonhardt, Michael Brewster, Ryan Stoffer and Coler Yoakam of JLL represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction.

September 27, 2019

Acquisitions Florida Multifamily Southeast

Arch Acquires Multifamily Community in Jacksonville for $14.1M

by Alex Tostado September 27, 2019

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — Arch Cos. has acquired Midtown Oaks, a 176-unit, garden-style community in Jacksonville, for $14.1 million. The property offers one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Communal amenities include a swimming pool, clubhouse, business center, grilling and picnic areas, onsite laundry services, fitness center and a dog park. Midtown Oaks was built in 1975 and is located at 1706 Art Museum Drive, three miles southeast of downtown Jacksonville. John Rutherford of Newmark Knight Frank represented the seller, InvestRes, in the transaction. Morris Betesh of Merdian Capital Group and Arch Advisors, an affiliate of Arch Cos., originated acquisition financing. Arbor Realty provided the Fannie Mae Green Rewards loan. Arch Cos. plans to implement a value-add rehab program, details of which were not disclosed.

September 27, 2019

Loans Louisiana Multifamily Southeast

Dougherty Mortgage Provides $20.8M HUD Refinancing Loan for Apartment Community Near Baton Rouge

by Alex Tostado September 27, 2019

ZACHARY, LA. — Dougherty Mortgage LLC has provided a $20.8 million refinancing loan for Audubon Park Apartment Homes, a 178-unit community in Zachary. The HUD 223(a)(7) loan features a 40-year term. The borrower is Audubon Park Apartment Homes LLC, an affiliate of Atlanta-based Audubon Communities. Communal amenities at Audubon Park include bike racks, a fitness center, swimming pool, car wash area, playground, grilling area and a poolside lounge.

September 27, 2019

Acquisitions Multifamily Southeast Virginia

JLL Negotiates $141M Sale of Transit-Oriented Apartment Community in Northern Virginia

by Alex Tostado September 26, 2019

ASHBURN, VA. — JLL has negotiated the $141 million sale of Atley on the Greenway, a 496-unit, transit-oriented apartment complex in Ashburn. The property is situated at 21827 High Rock Terrace, less than one mile from the Ashburn Metro Station and 30 miles west of downtown Washington, D.C. The community offers one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans averaging 1,001 square feet. Forty of the units are designated affordable housing. Communal amenities include two swimming pools, an outdoor fireside lounge, poolside barbecue and picnic areas, playground, 24-hour fitness center, multi-station business center, indoor lounge with fireplace, demonstration kitchen and a dining area. Walter Coker and Brian Crivella of JLL represented the seller, Northwestern Mutual, in the transaction. The buyer was Fairfield Residential.

September 26, 2019

Development Georgia Multifamily Seniors Housing Southeast

Village Park Breaks Ground on 204-Unit Seniors Housing Community in Atlanta’s Buckhead District

by Alex Tostado September 26, 2019

ATLANTA — Village Park has broken ground on Corso Atlanta, a senior living community in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood. Situated on a nine-acre site, the first phase of development will feature 82 independent living units, 21 independent living homes, 75 assisted units and 26 memory care units. Village Park, the developer and future operator of the facility, plans to partner with local farmers, florists, manicurists and chefs to operate the onsite amenities. The property is located across the street from Northside Medical Center. The development is scheduled for completion in late 2020 or early 2021. The architect is THW Architects, and the general contractor is Gilbane Building Co.

September 26, 2019

Acquisitions Maryland Multifamily Southeast

Donaldson Group, Declaration Partners Acquire Multifamily Community in Suburban Maryland for $53M

by Alex Tostado September 26, 2019

SILVER SPRING, MD. — The Donaldson Group and Declaration Partners have acquired Vista at White Oaks Apartments, a 272-unit garden-style multifamily community in Silver Spring, for $53 million. The property offers one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Communal amenities include a picnic area, swimming pool, playground and a tennis court. Vista at White Oak sits on 11 acres at 11430 Lockwood Drive, 11 miles north of downtown Washington, D.C. The buyers are planning a renovation program that includes unit upgrades, common area enhancements, exterior improvements and mechanical system modernization. Maxi Leachman of CBRE originated an acquisition loan through Freddie Mac on behalf of the partnership. The seller was not disclosed.

September 26, 2019

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