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AcquisitionsOfficeSoutheastVirginia

Finmarc Management Purchases Northern Virginia Office Portfolio for $39.4M

by John Nelson

CENTREVILLE, VA. — Finmarc Management Inc. has purchased Trinity Centre, a four-building office portfolio in Centreville, for $39.4 million. Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, a joint venture between Spear Street Capital LLC and Partners Group, in the transaction. Bethesda, Md.-based Finmarc was self-represented. The nearly 500,000-square-foot portfolio is located roughly 26 miles west of Washington, D.C., and comprises two 152,000-square-foot buildings and two 93,000-square-foot buildings. Trinity Centre was approximately 71 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including Parsons Corp., CARFAX, Aerovironment, Microautomation, Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association, Systematic and TriVir.

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Company NewsRetailSoutheastVirginia

LL Flooring Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection, to Close 94 Stores

by John Nelson

RICHMOND, VA. — LL Flooring (NYSE: LL), a specialty retailer of hard- and soft-surface flooring, has commenced voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. The Richmond-based company, which operates more than 300 stores and a distribution center in Sandston, Va., will also be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. The retailer plans to use the Chapter 11 proceedings to pursue a “going concern sale” of its business, meaning that LL Flooring’s future buyer could continue the business as usual post-transaction. LL Flooring says it “remains in active negotiations with multiple bidders” and hopes to seek approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware of a sale of its business in the first few weeks of the proceedings. Concurrent with the filing, LL Flooring announced it has reached an agreement with Hilco Merchant Resources LLC to assist the company in store closing sales at 94 locations. AlixPartners LLP is serving as restructuring advisor to LL Flooring, which has received $130 million in debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing from its existing bank group led by Bank of America. LL Flooring’s stock price closed on Friday, Aug. 9 at $0.84 per share, down from $3.75 a year ago, a 77.6 percent decline.

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Market ReportsOfficeSoutheastSoutheast Market ReportsVirginia

Richmond Posts Stable Office Performance Across Multiple Submarkets

by John Nelson

We are fortunate to live and work in a region that experiences steady growth and maintains a healthy economy. From a commercial real estate perspective, the Richmond market is a consistent performer due to its diversified economy and reliable and consistent business drivers. Industrial and multifamily construction activity has remained strong without being overbuilt, eliminating the pattern of “boom and bust” that some other areas experience. A submarket that has been red hot is Scott’s Addition, a 20-square-block neighborhood that has been transformed from warehouses and light industrial to a mixed-use mecca of multifamily, office and retail. Developers and tenants alike appreciate the proximity to the interstate, numerous amenities and abundant diversity within the community. Exceptional walkability scores, along with a thriving restaurant and brewery scene, seem to be driving tenants’ willingness to pay the highest rents in the area. The high cost of new construction also informs these rents and, ultimately, is passed through to end users. Scott’s Addition will likely continue to be a desirable location for many, although high rents and challenging parking will remain an issue for some. Another very desirable submarket and consistent performer is Glen Forest. Primarily office- and medical-focused, this area offers Class …

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AcquisitionsData CentersDevelopmentIndustrialOfficeSoutheastVirginia

Finmarc Sells Land in Northern Virginia to Data Center Developer for $60M

by John Nelson

ASHBURN, VA. — Finmarc Management Inc. has sold a 25.3-acre site at 19886 Ashburn Road in Ashburn, a city in Loudoun County. The buyer, a data center developer doing business as JK Land Holdings LLC, purchased the site for $60 million. The new ownership plans to develop a new 360,000-square-foot data center on the site. The construction timeline for the project was not disclosed. Ryan Goeller of KLNB represented JK Land Holdings in the land acquisition, and Rob Faktorow, Josh Greenberg and Anna Faktorow of CBRE represented the seller. Finmarc acquired the site, which includes a 110,000 square foot office building and a nearly 80,000-square-foot industrial/R&D structure, in 2019. The two-building portfolio currently serves as the global headquarters for Telos Corp., a cybersecurity IT firm that has occupied the facility since 1988.

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AcquisitionsIndustrialSoutheastVirginia

SL Nusbaum Brokers $9M Sale of Former James River Transportation Building in Richmond

by John Nelson

RICHMOND, VA. — S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co. has brokered the $9 million sale of an industrial property located at 915 N. Allen Ave. in Richmond. James River Transportation formerly occupied the property, which totals 16,560 square feet situated on 4.3 acres. Jefferson Street Partners II LLC, an affiliate of Academy Bus Lines that acquired James River Transportation last year, was the buyer. Douglas Tice III of S.L. Nusbaum represented the seller, Storyland Properties, in the transaction.  

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DevelopmentSeniors HousingSoutheastVirginia

LifeSpire Plans $80M Expansion of Seniors Housing Campus in Lynchburg, Virginia

by John Nelson

LYNCHBURG, VA. — LifeSpire of Virginia has announced plans for an $80 million expansion of The Summit, a continuing care retirement community in Lynchburg, about 55 miles east of Roanoke, Va. Although the number of units was not disclosed, the company says the project will “create dozens of new residences” via 18 cottage homes and multiple villa options, as well as a new memory care neighborhood. The nonprofit LifeSpire of Virginia, which acquired The Summit in late 2021, plans to complete the expansion over the next 24 months. The Summit sits on a 125-acre campus, which comprises scenic trails; a 10-acre lake for fishing, kayaking and canoeing; and forested areas.

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Leasing ActivityOfficeSoutheastVirginia

Bechtel Signs 289,000 SF Office Lease at Reston Town Center in Northern Virginia

by John Nelson

RESTON, VA. — Bechtel, a global engineering firm, has signed a 289,000-square-foot office lease at Reston Overlook, a 320,000-square-foot office building within the Reston Town Center mixed-use campus in Northern Virginia. BXP, formerly known as Boston Properties Inc., is the landlord at Reston Overlook. Erin Cotter and Jake Stroman of BXP represented the landlord internally in the lease negotiations, and Cathy Delcoco of CBRE represented Bechtel. The lease represents a renewal and expansion for Bechtel, increasing the company’s occupancy to span 11 floors at Reston Overlook. The company, which has had its headquarters in Reston since 2012, employs 18,000 people across 50 countries. Owned and operated by BXP, Reston Town Center offers 4 million square feet of office space, 50 retailers, 30 restaurants, more than 2,000 residences, outdoor recreation spaces and seasonal events programming.

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DevelopmentIndustrialSoutheastVirginia

Campbell County Economic Development to Build 100,000 SF Industrial Facility in Central Virginia

by John Nelson

RUSTBURG, VA. — Campbell County Economic Development plans to develop a 100,000-square-foot industrial facility in Rustburg, a city in central Virginia. The $11 million project will be situated on 7.5 acres within Seneca Commerce Park along U.S. Route 29 and Wards Road. The facility represents the largest undertaking for the department in a decade. The design and oversight of the construction project is currently being procured by Campbell County Economic Development, with site development scheduled to be advertised for bidding in the fall. The selected architect and engineering firms will work with the county to design the building and provide ongoing construction management throughout the project. The Tobacco Regional Revitalization Commission has awarded grant funding for the site, which has also been recommended for funding by the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission. The projected timeline has the tenant-ready building delivering in spring 2026.

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DevelopmentLeasing ActivityRetailSoutheastVirginia

The Fresh Market to Open Two Grocery Stores in Metro DC Totaling 56,000 SF

by John Nelson

RESTON AND FALLS CHURCH, VA. — The Fresh Market plans to anchor two mixed-use developments in the Northern Virginia region of metropolitan Washington, D.C. The Greensboro, N.C.-based grocer has committed to approximately 27,000 square feet of space at Reston Station, a mixed-use development in Reston by Comstock Cos., and 29,000 square feet at West Falls, a 10-acre mixed-use development in Falls Church by Hoffman & Associates. The Reston Station grocery store will be situated within Midline at Reston Station, and the West Falls store will be located at the ground level of an upcoming residential development. Both new stores are expected to open within the next three years, with the West Falls store set to open by mid-2026. The Fresh Market has two existing locations in nearby Alexandria and Vienna, Va.

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LoansSeniors HousingSoutheastVirginia

BWE Arranges $47M Refinancing for Senior Living Community in Richmond

by John Nelson

RICHMOND, VA. — BWE has arranged a $47 million loan to refinance Discovery Village at the West End, a senior living community located at 9801 Harmony Woods Way and 2422 University Blvd. in Richmond. Totaling 219 units, the property features independent living, assisted living and memory care residences situated on one contiguous campus. Amenities include restaurant-style dining, a Legends club and bar, wellness center, movie theater, concierge services and programming, including lectures, fitness classes and onsite therapy. The property was 93 percent occupied at the time of financing. Ryan Stoll and Taylor Mokris of BWE secured the financing on behalf of the borrower, an undisclosed private equity investor.

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