Virginia

Family Dollar to Potentially Close Nearly 400 Stores

by David Cohen March 6, 2019

CHESAPEAKE, VA.— Variety store chain Family Dollar could close up to 390 stores in fiscal 2019 unless it obtains material rent concessions from landlords on underperforming stores. As part of its turnaround efforts, the retailer will also make changes at the stores it is keeping open. Dollar Tree Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), which purchased Family Dollar in 2015 for nearly $9 billion in cash and stock, plans to revitalize the brand with store closures and a rebranding of some locations to Dollar Tree. In addition, some locations will be renovated to include $1 Dollar Tree merchandise sections. The retailer also plans to offer adult beverages in approximately 1,000 Family Dollar stores and expand freezers and coolers in approximately 400 stores. Family Dollar sells a variety of items for under $10 at rural and urban locations. Dollar Tree sells all items in its stores for $1 in mostly suburban locations. At the close of the fourth quarter of 2018, the company operated 8,200 Family Dollar stores and 7,000 Dollar Tree stores. “We are confident we are taking the appropriate steps to reposition our Family Dollar brand,” said Dollar Tree CEO Gary Philbin in a news release Wednesday. On March 6, Dollar Tree …

March 6, 2019

Acquisitions Office Southeast Virginia

Colliers Arranges $24.9M Sale of Two-Building Office Campus in Norfolk

by Alex Tostado March 5, 2019

NORFOLK, VA. — Colliers International has arranged the $24.9 million sale of Twin Oaks, two four-story office buildings totaling 171,000-square-feet in Norfolk. The two buildings are situated at 5700 and 5800 Lake Wright Drive within Lake Wright Executive Center. Florida-based SF Partners purchased the assets from Bethesda, Md.-based Guardian Realty Investors. Twin Oaks’ tenant roster includes Booz Allen Hamilton and Titan America. J. Scott Adams, Mac Weaver and Don Crigger of Colliers represented the seller in the transaction.

March 5, 2019

Acquisitions Multifamily Southeast Virginia

Pollack Shores Acquires 339-Unit Apartment Complex in Metro Richmond

by Alex Tostado March 5, 2019

GLEN ALLEN, VA. — Atlanta-based Pollack Shores has entered the Mid-Atlantic market with the acquisition of The Flats at West Broad Village, a 339-unit apartment community in Glen Allen. Pollack Shores has planned $4.5 million in renovations to the asset, which is situated above ground-floor retail between a Whole Foods Market and Trader Joe’s. Anticipated renovations include the addition of new stainless steel appliances, modern cabinetry and doors, new plumbing and lighting fixtures, granite countertops and plank flooring. The purchase includes 8,300 square feet of ground-floor retail space that the buyer will transform into the leasing office and a fitness center. The Flats at West Broad Village is located at 3930 Wild Goose Lane, about 14 miles northeast of downtown Richmond. The sales price and seller were not disclosed.

March 5, 2019

Acquisitions Retail Southeast Virginia

Federal Realty Purchases Retail Center in Northern Virginia for $22.5M

by Alex Tostado February 28, 2019

FAIRFAX, VA. — Federal Realty Investment Trust has purchased Fairfax Junction, a 75,000-square-foot retail center in Fairfax, for $22.5 million. The center sits on seven acres and was fully leased to Aldi, Planet Fitness and CVS/pharmacy at the time of the sale. Fairfax Junction is situated about 17 miles west of downtown Washington, D.C. Michael Gorsage of H&R Retail Investment Properties represented the seller, Glazer Properties, in the transaction.

February 28, 2019

Development Mixed-Use Multifamily Southeast Virginia

Mill Creek Residential Breaks Ground on Mixed-Use Development in Northern Virginia

by John Nelson February 27, 2019

FALLS CHURCH, VA. — Mill Creek Residential has broken ground on Modera Founders Row, the multifamily component of Founders Row, a mixed-use project that will feature 394 apartment units and 90,000 square feet of retail space in Falls Church. The development team for Founders Row includes CrossHarbor Capital Partners, Lighthouse Real Estate Investments LLC and PNC Financial Services. Chris Wilkinson of JBG Smith is handling retail leasing for Founders Row. Studio Movie Grill and City Works Eatery & Pour House will be tenants in the retail component of Founders Row, which will span 4.5 acres at the corner of West Broad and North West streets, about 12 miles west of Washington, D.C. Modera Founders Row will offer 322 apartment homes and 72 apartment homes dedicated to age-restricted living for individuals 55 and older. The 322 units will be a mix of one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Shared community amenities for residents will include an expansive resident clubhouse, 24-hour fitness center, outdoor pool and sundeck, business center, game room, barbecue area, Zen garden, private demonstration kitchen, pet spa, controlled-access garage parking, self-serve package lockers and a coffee bar. The age-restricted community will feature an additional community room, fitness center and business …

February 27, 2019

Leasing Activity Office Southeast Virginia

Booz Allen Hamilton to Expand Presence in Metro Washington, D.C.

by Alex Tostado February 19, 2019

ARLINGTON, VA. — Booz Allen Hamilton, a Fortune 500 firm that specializes in providing consulting, analytics, engineering and digital solutions and employs 25,000 people in 80 locations worldwide, will expand its presence in Arlington’s National Landing submarket. In September, Booz Allen Hamilton will occupy 84,000 square feet of office space at 1550 Crystal Drive, a 480,572-square-foot building owned by JBG Smith Properties. The building is now 92 percent leased. The asset is situated about four miles south of downtown Washington, D.C.

February 19, 2019

Leasing Activity Office Southeast Virginia

NRP Group Breaks Ground on 272-Unit Apartment Community Near Washington, D.C.

by Alex Tostado February 19, 2019

CLARKSBURG, MD. — The NRP Group has broken ground on The Axiom at Cabin Branch, a 272-unit apartment complex in Clarksburg. The apartment complex will offer one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans and community amenities such as a swimming pool, pool deck, fire pits, grills, fitness center, dog park, bike storage and package reception services. The asset is located about 30 miles north of Washington, D.C. The NRP Group is developing Axiom with equity partner Parse Capital. First National Bank of Pennsylvania is providing construction financing. A timeline for completion was not provided.

February 19, 2019

Acquisitions Retail Southeast Virginia

BC Wood Properties Purchases Grocery-Anchored Shopping Center in Roanoke

by Alex Tostado February 12, 2019

ROANOKE, VA. — BC Wood Properties has acquired Ivy Market, a 31,073-square-foot shopping center situated about three miles south of downtown Roanoke. The asset is occupied by Earth Fare, First Watch and a soon-to-open CoreLife Eatery. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.

February 12, 2019

Acquisitions Multifamily Southeast Virginia

Thalhimer Realty Purchases Apartment Complex in Richmond for $23.5M

by Alex Tostado February 8, 2019

RICHMOND, VA. — Thalhimer Realty Partners has acquired Towers on Franklin Apartments, a two-building, 332-unit apartment complex in Richmond, for $23.5 million. The buildings are situated at 104 and 311 W. Franklin St., in the heart of Virginia Commonwealth University’s campus. Amenities include a clubhouse, two fitness centers, media lounge, swimming pool and underground parking. Thalhimer has significant renovations planned, including full interior unit renovations to the 311 building. A timeline for the renovations was not disclosed. C&F Bank provided acquisition financing.

February 8, 2019

Leasing Activity Retail Southeast Virginia

Meridian Group Announces New Retailers Joining The Boro in Metro D.C.

by Alex Tostado February 4, 2019

TYSONS, VA. — The Meridian Group has announced retail tenants that will join The Boro, a planned mixed-use development in Tysons. The new tenants include a two-story Ethan Allen furniture store, French bakery Paris Baguette, Verizon Wireless, a hair studio, nail lounge and restaurants Akira Ramen and Poki D.C. Dave Ward and Geoff Mackler of H&R Retail represented Meridian Group in the lease negotiations. The Boro’s first phase will feature 2 million square feet of office, retail, entertainment and residential space. Nine retailers have already committed to The Boro, including Whole Foods Market, ShowPlace ICON Theaters, MyEyeDr., Tasty Kabob, Fish Taco and Tropical Smoothie Café. The Boro is situated about nine miles northwest of downtown Arlington. The Meridian Group expects The Boro to open this year.

February 4, 2019

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