Virginia

Industrial Construction Activity Remains Robust in Greater Richmond Area

by Alex Tostado September 23, 2019

At the mid-year mark, the greater Richmond area industrial market has continued to strengthen, closing with an overall occupancy rate of 91 percent in the categories being tracked (Class A, B, C vacant and investor-owned product with a minimum of 40,000 square feet total RBA). Class A occupancy increased slightly from 89 percent at the end of the first quarter to 91 percent at the end of the second quarter, and the majority of the Class A vacancy is attributed to a vacancy approaching 800,000 square feet in the former Ace Hardware facility in Prince George’s County. Ashley Capital purchased the property in early July for $21.7 million and will be offering the facility for lease. Class B occupancy has also experienced an increase to 92 percent, up from 89 percent at the end of the first quarter. CoStar Group reports overall industrial occupancy at 96 percent for product of all sizes, including investor-owned facilities, but excluding flex space (minimum 50 percent office). Richmond’s strategic Mid-Atlantic location along Interstate 95 provides access to 55 percent of the nation’s consumers within two days’ delivery by truck. In addition to being the northernmost right to work state on the Eastern Seaboard, Virginia …

September 23, 2019

Acquisitions Office Southeast Virginia

Finmarc Management Purchases Research & Development Campus in Northern Virginia for $26.1M

by Alex Tostado September 18, 2019

ASHBURN, VA. — Finmarc Management Inc. has purchased an office building and adjacent industrial facility in Ashburn for $26.1 million. The 190,000 square feet of research and development space serves as Telos Corp.’s headquarters. Telos provides information technology solutions and services to the military, intelligence and civilian agencies of the federal government and NATO allies. The property consists of a three-story, 110,000-square-foot office building and a single-story, 80,000-square-foot industrial structure that are located on a 26-acre site. Situated at the intersection of Ashburn Road and Leesburg Pike, the warehouse/research and development component of the property is equipped with 18- to 20-foot ceiling heights, four dock-high and two drive-in loading doors, as well as a surface parking lot that surrounds both buildings. The buildings are located eight miles from Dulles International Airport and 30 miles from downtown Washington, D.C. Andrew Weir, Bruce Strasburg and James Meisel of JLL represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction.

September 18, 2019

Development Multifamily Southeast Virginia

Bristol Development Opens 301-Unit Multifamily Complex in Richmond

by Alex Tostado September 11, 2019

RICHMOND, VA. — Bristol Development Group has opened Canopy at Ginter, a 301-unit multifamily complex in Richmond. Canopy at Ginter offers 112 one-bedroom floor plans, 186 two-bedroom floor plans and three three-bedrooms plans ranging in size from 629 square feet to 1,623 square feet. Additionally, several units feature attached garages. Communal amenities include a clubhouse with a kitchen, saltwater swimming pool, bike storage, pet spa, fitness and yoga studio, outdoor pool table, Wi-Fi throughout the community, indoor mailroom and a package delivery/storage system. The community was built through a partnership with Union Presbyterian Seminary. The school is located across the street and previously owned the land that Canopy at Ginter sits upon. The community will provide Union students with additional housing opportunities. Canopy at Ginter Park is located at the corner of Westwood Avenue and Brook Road, three miles north of downtown Richmond. Fifth Third Bank provided construction financing.

September 11, 2019

Acquisitions Multifamily Southeast Virginia

Hamilton Zanze Acquires 248-Unit Multifamily Community in Northern Virginia

by Alex Tostado September 9, 2019

ALEXANDRIA, VA. — Hamilton Zanze has acquired Abbotts Run, a 248-unit multifamily community in Alexandria. The property offers one- and two-bedroom floor plans ranging in size from 693 to 1,352 square feet. Amenities include a 24-hour clubhouse, game room, swimming pool, playground, tennis and volleyball courts, car washing station and outdoor picnic and grilling stations. The previous owner renovated all but 17 units. Hamilton Zanze plans to complete the renovation of the property, which was built in 1988. Abbotts Run is located at 5711 Woodlawn Gable Drive, 20 miles southwest of downtown Washington, D.C.

September 9, 2019

Development Retail Southeast Virginia

Barnett Properties Breaks Ground on Publix-Anchored Shopping Center in Northern Virginia

by Alex Tostado September 3, 2019

STAFFORD, VA. — Barnett Properties has broken ground on Embrey Mill Town Center, a Publix-anchored shopping center in Stafford. The property will also feature 26,500 square feet of small shop space. Carter Bank provided construction financing. Freeman Morgan Architects designed the shopping center, and VHB is the engineer. Steve Sartorio of Barnett Properties will handle leasing efforts. Barnett Properties expects to open Embrey Mill Town Center in early 2021. This Publix will join locations in Williamsburg and Fredericksburg as the only Publix stores in Virginia outside of the Richmond metro area.

September 3, 2019

Acquisitions Loans Maryland Multifamily Seniors Housing Southeast Virginia

Capital Funding Provides $36.9M Acquisition Financing for Two Mid-Atlantic Skilled Nursing Facilities

by Alex Tostado August 30, 2019

DUNN LORING, VA., AND SILVER SPRING, MD. — Capital Funding has provided $36.9 million in financing for private equity firm The Portopiccolo Group to acquire two skilled nursing facilities in Dunn Loring and Silver Spring. The properties include the Iliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a 130-bed pediatric and geriatric facility in Dunn Loring, and the Fox Chase Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, a 74-bed geriatric facility in Silver Spring. Accordius Health, an operating platform of The Portopiccolo Group, manages both properties. Tim Eberhardt of Capital Funding originated the acquisition financing, which included a $30.6 million senior loan, $3.8 million mezzanine loan and a $2.5 million accounts receivable line of credit for working capital needs. The financing provided Portopiccolo with 90 percent of total transaction costs as well as a $2.7 million reserve for post-closing renovations.

August 30, 2019

Acquisitions Office Southeast Top Stories Virginia

Hines, Oaktree Acquire 178,700 SF Office Building in Metro D.C. for $93.2M

by Kristin Harlow August 28, 2019

BALLSTON, VA. — A joint venture between Hines and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management has acquired Two Liberty Center for $93.2 million. The 178,700-square-foot, nine-story office building is situated in the Ballston submarket of Northern Virginia. The Class A property was renovated in January of this year and features a new lobby, new spec suites and parking for more than 300 vehicles. Two Liberty Center was 95 percent leased to 16 tenants at the time of sale. It is situated at 4075 Wilson Blvd., five miles west of downtown Washington, D.C. Ballston is home to new developments such as Ballston Quarter and Ballston Exchange, which are slated to include approximately 500,000 square feet of retail and entertainment options as well as 2,000 residential units. Andrew Weir, Jim Meisel, Matthew Nicholson, David Baker and Stephen Conley of JLL represented the seller, Westbrook Partners, in the transaction. Susan Carras, Rob Carey and Drake Greer, also of JLL, arranged $67.6 million in acquisition financing for the buyer. Bank of America provided the seven-year, floating-rate loan. New York City-based Westbrook is a privately owned real estate investment management company. Houston-based Hines is a privately owned real estate investment, development and management firm with …

August 28, 2019

Data Centers Industrial Loans Office Southeast Virginia

Phillips Realty Capital Arranges $67M Refinancing Loan for Data Center, Office Building in Northern Virginia

by Alex Tostado August 26, 2019

VIENNA, VA. — Phillips Realty Capital has arranged a $67 million refinancing loan for a 199,097-square-foot Tier III data center and office building in Vienna. The borrowers acquired the building in 2016 and immediately began renovations. The funds are being used to refinance the initial construction loan as well as add 130,000 square feet of raised floor, including an 8 MW expansion of critical power. The data center is categorized as a Tier III center due to having 99.982 percent operational time and not more than 1.6 hours of downtime per year, according to The Uptime Institute. The property also features a “N+1 configuration,” which gives the building 72-hour power outage protection. The building is located 17 miles west of Washington, D.C. William Lawson, Adam Bieber, and Harmon Handorf of Phillips Realty Capital arranged the loan through EagleBank on behalf of the borrowers, Element Critical, Safanad and Industry Capital.

August 26, 2019

Acquisitions Retail Southeast Virginia

American Commercial Realty Purchases 198,741 SF Shopping Center in Hampton Roads Region

by Alex Tostado August 23, 2019

CHESAPEAKE, VA. — American Commercial Realty Corp. (ACR) has purchased Crossroads at Chesapeake Square, a 198,741-square-foot shopping center in Chesapeake. Ross Dress for Less, Aldi, Best Buy and Old Navy anchor the center. The Hampton Roads property was built in 1991 with Walmart as its anchor. Walmart relocated in 2005, making room for a new tenant mix. This is ACR’s first purchase in Virginia. Virginia Beach-based Divaris Real Estate will manage the leasing for the center.

August 23, 2019

Development Loans Multifamily Southeast Student Housing Virginia

NorthMarq Arranges $16M Construction Loan for Student Housing Complex Near Virginia Tech

by Alex Tostado August 20, 2019

BLACKSBURG, VA. — NorthMarq has arranged $16 million in construction financing for Park 37 Apartments, a 215-bed student housing community located near the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg. Mike Lowry of NorthMarq secured the loan through a regional bank on behalf of an undisclosed, Virginia-based developer. The financing features a three-year term and interest-only payments. The developer broke ground on Park 37 Apartments in April, with completion scheduled for July 2020. Shared amenities at the property will include a clubhouse, lounge, fitness center, swimming pool, fire pit, covered bike storage and onsite access to one of Blacksburg’s walking/biking trails.

August 20, 2019

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