Virginia

Carr Signs Coworking Firm Industrious to 25,000 SF Lease at Arlington Office Building

by John Nelson April 26, 2019

ARLINGTON, VA. — Carr Properties has signed coworking firm Industrious to a 25,000-square-foot lease at 2311 Wilson, a new LEED Gold-certified office building situated one block from the Court House Metro station in Arlington. The Chicago-based coworking firm plans to occupy the entire third floor at 2311 Wilson by the first quarter of 2020. Carr has recently inked deals with boutique fitness concept Solidcore and For Five Coffee at the office building, which was delivered in 2018. Amenities include a two-story lobby, glass curtain walls, column-free floor plates, onsite daycare, dedicated park, fitness center, shared rooftop space, conference center, secure bike room and electric car charging stations.

April 26, 2019

Loans Multifamily Seniors Housing Southeast Virginia

HJ Sims Arranges $201.1M in Construction Financing for Seniors Housing Project in Norfolk

by Alex Tostado April 24, 2019

NORFOLK, VA. — HJ Sims has arranged $201.1 million in financing for the construction of a new residential tower at Harbor’s Edge, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Norfolk. The property was originally developed in 2002 in cooperation with the City of Norfolk as part of a master development plan called “Fort Norfolk Neighborhood.” HJ Sims has partnered with Harbor’s Edge since the early 2000s, structuring, placing and underwriting the initial seed capital transaction, first phase of development financing, a refinancing in 2014 that contained predevelopment capital for the River Tower Phase II construction and the development financing for the River Tower. HJ Sims coordinated with two commercial banks, including SunTrust Bank and TD Bank, with the former providing $65 million in financing.

April 24, 2019

Development Multifamily Southeast Virginia

Dominion Realty, Amzak Capital Break Ground on $47.6M Apartment Complex in Richmond

by Alex Tostado April 15, 2019

RICHMOND, VA. — Dominion Realty Partners (DRP) and Amzak Capital Management have broken ground on Boulders Lakeside, a $47.6 million apartment project in Richmond. The 248-unit asset is situated on 24 acres within a Qualified Opportunity Zone. Boulders Lakeside is expected to open to its first residents in mid-2020 and be finalized in late 2020. Community amenities will include a swimming pool, green activity lawn, automated package delivery system, fitness center, designer club area and a game room. Interior amenities will feature lake views, large kitchen prep islands, oversized windows, sliding glass doors, private unit balconies, exterior storage and keyless unit entry. Roger Edwards and Justin Good of HFF arranged equity placement for the development, and Citizens Bank will provide construction financing. The design team includes architect Rule Joy Trammell + Rubio, general contractor Armada Hoffler Construction and civil engineer RK&K.

April 15, 2019

Company News Southeast Virginia

Executive Vice President of Divaris Real Estate Dies at Age 40

by Alex Tostado April 12, 2019

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. — Alex Divaris, executive vice president of Divaris Real Estate Inc., died April 8 due to complications from colon cancer. He was 40 years old. Divaris assisted local, regional and national investors, users and sellers in the acquisition and disposition of retail, office and industrial properties in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. He earned a bachelor’s degree of business administration in finance from The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va., is a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) and sat on the board of directors of the Central Business District Association in Virginia Beach. Divaris is survived by his wife, Emily, and two children, Hazel and Gabriel.

April 12, 2019

Loans Multifamily Southeast Virginia

HFF Arranges $13.4M Acquisition Loan for Apartment Complex in Norfolk, Virginia

by Alex Tostado April 8, 2019

NORFOLK, VA. — HFF has arranged a $13.4 million acquisition loan for The Gates at West Bay Apartments, a 202-unit community in Norfolk. The 10-year, fixed-rate Freddie Mac loan includes five years of interest-only payments. The borrower was a partnership between Brick Lane and Enterprise Community Investment Inc. The Gates at West Bay Apartments comprises 10 two-story buildings and was 95 percent occupied at the time of the sale. Of the 202 units, 99 percent are affordable to low-income units.

April 8, 2019

Development Retail Southeast Virginia

Federal Realty to Redevelop 90,000 SF Shopping Center in Northern Virginia

by Alex Tostado April 3, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, VA. — Federal Realty Investment Trust has unveiled plans to redevelop Old Keene Mill, a 90,000-square-foot shopping center in Springfield. Whole Foods Market, Planet Fitness and Walgreens anchor the center, which is situated at the corner of Old Keene Mill and Rolling roads, about 16 miles southwest of downtown Washington, D.C. Redevelopment plans include introducing an outdoor fireplace, communal village design, new landscapes, wide sidewalks and new façade and signage. Completion is expected before Thanksgiving.

April 3, 2019

Acquisitions Hospitality Southeast Virginia

Apple Hospitality REIT Sells Nine Hotels in Five States for $95M

by Alex Tostado April 2, 2019

RICHMOND, VA. — Apple Hospitality REIT has sold nine hotels in Florida, Louisiana, North Carolina, Virginia and Texas for $95 million. The hotels total 1,054 rooms. The sold hotels included two in Florida (Homewood Suites by Hilton Sarasota and TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tampa), one in Louisiana (SpringHill Suites by Marriott Baton Rouge), one in North Carolina (Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Holly Springs), two in Virginia (Courtyard by Marriott Bristol and Courtyard by Marriott Harrisonburg) and three in Texas. The buyer(s) was not disclosed. Richmond-based Apple Hospitality REIT is publicly traded and owns 234 hotels in 34 states.

April 2, 2019

Acquisitions Industrial Southeast Virginia

New Home Media Acquires Warehouse in Virginia for $2.6M

by Alex Tostado March 29, 2019

FREDERICKSBURG, VA. — New Home Media has acquired a 39,000-square-foot warehouse located at 50 Joseph Mills Drive in Fredericksburg, for $2.6 million. Mid-Atlantic Associates LLC sold the property, which is situated on 2.5 acres. Virgil Nelson of Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer represented the seller in the transaction.

March 29, 2019

Industrial Leasing Activity Southeast Virginia

Software Firm Leases 40,000 SF of Office Space for Headquarters in Downtown Charlottesville

by Alex Tostado March 25, 2019

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. — CoConstruct LLC, a construction software provider, has leased 40,000 square feet of office space at 3Twenty3 in downtown Charlottesville. CoConstruct will consolidate its two locations to form one headquarters. Insite Properties is developing 3Twenty3, a five-story, 120,000-square-foot office building located at 323 2nd St. SE that will be situated atop a four-story parking structure. Amenities will include a pedestrian plaza and walkway, common lobby gathering space, rooftop event and conference space, catering kitchen, patio, electric car charging stations and bike racks. A timeline for completion was not disclosed. John Pritzlaff of Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer represented the landlord in the lease transaction. Robin Amato of REIII Commercial Properties represented the tenant.

March 25, 2019

Development Multifamily Southeast Virginia

Parse Capital Provides $29.1M in Preferred Equity for Multifamily Development in Northern Virginia

by Alex Tostado March 22, 2019

RESTON, VA. — Parse Capital has provided $29.1 million in preferred equity to Rooney Properties for the construction of Faraday Park, a 407-unit multifamily community in Reston. The asset will be situated at 1831 Michael Faraday Drive, less than a mile from the Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station and about 20 miles west of downtown Washington, D.C. The property will comprise two seven-story buildings and two above-ground parking garages. Floor plans will include studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans averaging 842 square feet. Amenities are set to include a rooftop swimming pool, fitness center, coworking space, dog park and a refrigerated package room. Construction is slated to begin immediately. Walter Coker and Brian Crivella of HFF arranged the financing on behalf of Rooney Properties.

March 22, 2019

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