Virginia

BHI Provides $26.5M Construction Financing for Mixed-Use Conversion Project in Richmond

by Julia Sanders March 12, 2021

RICHMOND, VA. — BHI, a commercial bank based in New York, has provided $26.5 million in construction financing for the redevelopment of 629 E. Main St. in downtown Richmond, a 12- story office building that will be converted to a mixed-use property. Douglas Development Corp. (DDC) is the borrower, and it plans to convert the property into 188 rental units with studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments, as well as 132,806 square feet of commercial space. Built in 1922, the property will have a complete renovation of the building, while still preserving its historic interior and architectural details. The property is located 0.4 miles from the Virginia State Capitol building and a half-mile from City Hall. BHI is the U.S. operation of Israel-based Bank Hapoalim. 629 Main Street is the second transaction that BHI has funded for DDC.

March 12, 2021

Development Multifamily Seniors Housing Southeast Virginia

The Virginian Breaks Ground on $56.5M Landmark Renovation in Fairfax, Virginia

by Julia Sanders March 10, 2021

FAIRFAX, VA. — The Virginian Retirement Community, a senior living community in Fairfax, will break ground on an 18-month renovation schedule. Development costs are estimated at $56.5 million. The Virginian project is a collaboration between Focus Healthcare Partners LLC, Life Care Services and Allied Partners. The Virginian Retirement Community will be located at 9229 Arlington Blvd., about 17 miles from Washington, D.C. The seven-story, 367,000-square-foot building will include four wings featuring 155 independent living apartments, 56 assisted living units and 38 memory care residences. The property is located on a 32-acre wooded campus near downtown Fairfax, and was acquired by an affiliate of Focus Healthcare Partners LLC in 2019. The Virginian will offer a fitness center with trainers, as well as daily exercise classes including aerobics, Tai Chi, balance and strength training and yoga. Other activities include a high-tech Golf Simulator, new indoor swimming pool with water aerobics classes and a water exercise program. The property will also include a new theater, virtual entertainment room, tech lounge, three full-service salons and four restaurants.

March 10, 2021

Development Multifamily Seniors Housing Southeast Virginia

Pembroke Realty, Beth Sholom Village to Build Senior Living Community in Virginia Beach

by Julia Sanders March 9, 2021

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. — Pembroke Realty Group and Beth Sholom Village will build a seven-story senior living community in Virginia Beach known as the Senior Living Project at Pembroke. Kahler Slater Architects designed the community with CJMW Architecture in charge of programming. The community is scheduled to open in 2023. The Senior Living Project at Pembroke will have 124 independent living residences, 20 assisted living apartments and 12 memory support units. Community amenities will include entertaining spaces, a rooftop terrace, indoor pool, fitness room and Wi-Fi throughout. The property will also feature a pet-friendly environment, beautician services, health and wellness classes, chef-prepared meals with flexible dining options and professional housekeeping services. The senior living community will be located at the corner of Jeanne Street and Constitution Drive. Beth Sholom Village first opened in 1980 and has grown from a 120-bed skilled nursing facility to a campus that includes The Terrace Assisted Living. The growth continued with various services, including rehabilitation, transportation, skilled home health and hospice care.

March 9, 2021

Acquisitions Industrial Southeast Virginia

Stan Johnson Co. Brokers $12.7M Sale of Manufacturing Facility in Salem, Virginia

by Julia Sanders March 9, 2021

SALEM, VA. — Stan Johnson Co. has brokered the sale of a single-tenant manufacturing facility in Salem fully leased to the Mack Trucks division of parent company AB Volvo Group, which is a manufacturer of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. Rob Gemerchak of Stan Johnson marketed the 280,900-square-foot property on behalf of the undisclosed seller, an individual investor based in Virginia. The undisclosed buyer, a private equity partnership based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, bought the property for $12.7 million. Located at 6450 Technology Drive, the facility launched production in 2020 and serves as Mack Trucks’ only medium-duty assembly plant in the country. The property, originally built in 1997 on 134 acres, is located along Interstate 81 just west of Roanoke and offers access to Interstates 64 and 77. The property is less than 50 miles from Volvo’s truck manufacturing facility in Dublin, Va. Property amenities include 18- to 21-foot clear heights, 11 dock doors with two drive-in doors, a sprinkler system and 400-plus parking spaces.

March 9, 2021

Acquisitions Multifamily Southeast Virginia

Capital Square 1031 Acquires Multifamily Community in Metro D.C.

by Julia Sanders March 9, 2021

GAINESVILLE, VA. — Capital Square 1031 has acquired SomerHill Farms, a 140-unit multifamily community in Gainesville, a suburb of Washington, D.C. Located at 7351 Yountville Drive, the community is situated on 18.8 acres. Constructed in 2006, SomerHill Farms features six three- and four-story residential buildings and one clubhouse. The community includes one-, two- and three-bedroom units ranging in size from 786 square feet to 1,446 square feet. Community amenities include a clubhouse, outdoor pool, dog park, fitness center, tot lot and community garden. Capital Square 1031 acquired the property via an investment vehicle that seeks to raise $23.2 million in equity from accredited investors and has a minimum investment threshold of $50,000. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. Capital Square 1031 is a national real estate firm specializing in real estate investments, including Delaware statutory trusts for 1031 exchanges and qualified opportunity zone funds for tax deferral and exclusion.

March 9, 2021

Affordable Housing Development Multifamily Southeast Virginia

Dwight Capital Provides $66.8M HUD Loan for Affordable Housing Community in Ashburn, Virginia

by Julia Sanders March 5, 2021

ASHBURN, VA. — Dwight Capital has provided a $66.8 million HUD 223(f) refinancing loan for Ashburn Meadows Apartments, a 336-unit affordable housing community located in Ashburn. Brandon Baksh of Dwight Capital originated the transaction, which is the fourth refinance that Dwight has closed for the undisclosed borrower. The loan includes a reduced Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP) set at 25 basis points as the property is classified by HUD as “Broadly Affordable.” Built in two phases in 2000 and 2002, Ashburn Meadows includes 14 three-story apartment buildings and a one-story clubhouse situated on over 18.3 acres. Community amenities feature a fitness center, barbeque grill area, swimming pool with sundeck and walking trails.

March 5, 2021

Harbor Vista at Crawford Street Apartments

Loans Multifamily Southeast Virginia

Berkadia Originates HUD Refinancing for Three Multifamily Properties in Virginia Totaling $81.7M

by Julia Sanders March 4, 2021

RICHMOND, VA. — Berkadia has originated $81.7 million in financing for three multifamily properties in Virginia known as Eagle Harbor West Apartments, Harbor Vista at Crawford Street and The Marq Apartments. Steve Murden of Berkadia’s Richmond office secured the permanent refinancing in three separate transactions on behalf of the borrower, Virginia-based The Breeden Co. All three loans were fully amortizing, long-term HUD 223(a)(7) MF products. Eagle Harbor West is located at 13420 Smiths Neck Road in Carrollton. Berkadia secured $26.2 million in financing at a fixed 2.9 percent interest rate. The apartment community comprises one-, two- and three-bedroom units with walk-in closets. Community amenities include a swimming pool, sundeck, fitness center, clubhouse and laundry facilities. Harbor Vista at Crawford Street, located at 800 Crawford St. in Portsmouth, features one- and two-bedroom floor plans with walk-in closets and private balconies. Berkadia secured $17.2 million loan at a fixed 2.9 percent interest rate. The community’s amenities include a business center, walking and biking trails and an outdoor area with grilling stations. The Marq is located at 4769 Alicia Drive in Virginia Beach. Berkadia secured a $38.3 million loan for the property at a fixed 3.4 percent interest rate. The Marq features one-, …

March 4, 2021

Acquisitions Multifamily North Carolina Southeast Virginia

Harbor Group International Acquires Southeast Multifamily Portfolio for $309M

by Julia Sanders March 3, 2021

NORFOLK, VA. — Harbor Group International LLC (HGI) has acquired a portfolio of eight multifamily communities in the Southeast region of the United States for $309 million. Seven properties are in North Carolina markets, including Charlotte, Raleigh, Winston-Salem, Greensboro and Durham. One property is located in Hampton, Va. The seller(s) and individual property names were not disclosed. The portfolio totals more than 2,300 units and each of the properties are proximate to major employers and office markets as well as entertainment centers. HGI plans to invest approximately $13 million for capital improvements across the portfolio, following initial enhancements to the properties’ exteriors and common rooms by the seller. HGI will focus on interior unit renovations and installing appliances such as washer and dryers. Dean Smith and John Heimburger of Newmark represented HGI in the transaction. Henry Stimler, Bill Weber and Matt Mense of Newmark arranged an undisclosed amount of acquisition financing. HGI is a privately-owned international real estate investment and management firm based in Norfolk.

March 3, 2021

Affordable Housing Development Multifamily Southeast Virginia

AHDC, Carpenter’s Shelter Open Affordable Housing Project, Homeless Shelter in Alexandria, Virginia

by Julia Sanders March 2, 2021

ALEXANDRIA, VA. — Alexandria Housing Development Corp. (AHDC) has partnered with local homeless shelter Carpenter’s Shelter for The Bloom at Braddock and Carpenter’s Shelter, a hybrid affordable housing community and homeless shelter in Alexandria. The project is a redevelopment of the former 17,000-square-foot Carpenter’s Shelter, which provides support and accommodations to people who are experiencing homelessness. The Bloom at Braddock has 97 low-income tax credit housing (LIHTC) units. Carpenter’s Shelter partnered with architectural firm Cooper Carry’s Alexandria office to complete the project. The redevelopment of Carpenter’s Shelter transformed the shelter, previously housed in a two-story building originally designed for the Department of Motor Vehicles, into a new, 163,000-square-foot building that supports both organizations’ missions under the same roof. The hybrid design features the build-to-suit homeless shelter and an apartment community that features a community room, multiple outdoor spaces and a 1,600-square-foot community produce garden. The two housing facilities share several amenities, including a level of underground parking and a playground. Carpenter’s Shelter has a new entrance to welcome residents seeking temporary housing for an average shelter stay of two to four months. A separate entrance to David’s Place at Carpenter’s Shelter provides access to shower facilities, laundry and lockers for …

March 2, 2021

Leasing Activity Retail Southeast Virginia

Combined Properties Signs Leases With Three New Retailers at Sugarland Crossing in Sterling, Virginia

by Julia Sanders March 2, 2021

STERLING, VA. — Combined Properties has signed three new tenants, including two anchor leases, at Sugarland Crossing shopping center in Sterling. The three tenants are JOANN Fabrics and Crafts, Lidl and Tropical Smoothie Café. Sugarland Crossing is located at the intersection of Route 7 and Community Plaza in Sterling, about 30 miles west of Washington, D.C. JOANN Fabrics and Crafts, a Hudson, Ohio-based fabric and crafts retailer, will open in a 35,000-square-foot space previously occupied by Home Vivant Furniture. Lidl, the Germany-based discount grocery chain, is signed on to replace the former Shoppers Food Warehouse as the grocery anchor in a 26,114-square-foot store this spring. Tropical Smoothie Café, a quick-service chain offering sandwiches, wraps, salads and flatbreads, is also scheduled to open in the spring. Sugarland Crossing is a 256,500-square-foot center in Loudoun County. Other tenants include Party City, Patient First, Club Pilates, FedEx Office, Firehouse Subs, Chipotle Mexican Grill, PHOrever, Chick-fil-A and Dunkin’. Combined Properties is a Washington, D.C.-based private real estate company specializing in retail, multifamily and mixed-use.

March 2, 2021

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