Virginia

Besyata, Scharf Group Acquire 352-Unit Multifamily Community in Virginia Beach for $37.7M

by Amy Works October 17, 2018

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. — Besyata Investment Group and The Scharf Group have purchased Brookfield Apartment Homes, a multifamily property located at 1101 Craftsman Drive in Virginia Beach. Bonaventure Investment Group sold the property for $37.7 million. Constructed in the early 1970s, Brookfield comprises 44 two-story apartment buildings holding 352 units. The property includes two swimming pools, two community rooms and a tennis court. George Hankins and Victoria Pickett of CBRE|Hampton Roads teamed with William Roohan, Robert Dean III, Jonathan Greenberg, Yalda Ghamarian and Thomas Leachman of CBRE’s Multifamily Investment Properties team in Washington, D.C., to represent the seller in the transaction.

October 17, 2018

Loans Multifamily Southeast Virginia

Greystone Provides $74.5M Freddie Mac Financing for 1,768-Unit Multifamily Portfolio in Southern Virginia

by Amy Works October 16, 2018

NEW YORK — Greystone has provided $74.5 million in Freddie Mac financing for a 16-property multifamily portfolio located across Virginia. New York-based The Lightstone Group, a privately held real estate company, is the borrower. Dan Sacks of Greystone’s New York office originated the separate loans for the various affordable housing and market-rate rental properties. Greystone provided a combination of both affordable and conventional market-rate Freddie Mac loans, each with 10-year terms. The 1,768-unit portfolio serves a cross-section of multifamily housing needs, including student housing, affordable housing and workforce housing. Located throughout the Interstate 81 corridor in Southern Virginia, the properties are located in or near Roanoke, Harrisonburg, Blacksburg and Virginia Beach.

October 16, 2018

Acquisitions Multifamily Southeast Virginia

HFF Arranges $90M Sale of New Multifamily Property in Northern Virginia

by Amy Works October 11, 2018

ARLINGTON, VA. — HFF has arranged the sale of 672 Flats, a newly completed multifamily community located in Arlington’s Ballston submarket. The Chevy Chase Land Co. acquired the property from a joint venture between The Penrose Group and Clark Enterprises for $90 million. Walter Coker and Brian Crivella of HFF represented the seller in the deal. The buyer purchased the property free and clear of existing debt. Jamie Leachman, Chris Hew and Nicole Brickhouse of HFF’s debt placement team arranged a 12-year, fixed-rate acquisition loan through USAA Real Estate for the buyer. The six-story community features 173 apartment units, ranging from studio to two-bedroom loft- and flat-style floorplans, with open layouts, stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry and pantries with built-in microwaves, fixed and movable kitchen islands, hardwood-style flooring and full-sized washers/dryers. Community amenities include a resident lounge with bar, game room with billiards, poker table shuffleboard, air hockey and gaming center; fitness room with cardio, free weights and boxing/kickboxing; cyber lounge/mail room with computer stations and coffee service; bike storage; and controlled-access garage parking.

October 11, 2018

Acquisitions Industrial Property Type Southeast Virginia

RLN Acquires 184,270 SF Industrial Building in Richmond for $2.1M

by Amy Works October 10, 2018

RICHMOND, VA. — RLN Co. has purchased an industrial property located at 1500 Commerce Road in Richmond. Keck Realty sold the property to RLN for $2.1 million. The buyer plans to utilize a portion of the 184,270-square-foot facility, which is situated on 9.4 acres, as the new Rental Works headquarters while leasing out the remaining space. Rental Works is a tool rental service based in Virginia’s Henrico County. Isaac DeRegibus of Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer represented the seller in the deal.

October 10, 2018

Development Loans Multifamily Southeast Virginia

Berkadia Secures $36M in Construction Financing for Multifamily Property Near Richmond

by Amy Works October 2, 2018

MIDLOTHIAN, VA. — Berkadia has arranged $36 million in financing for Westchester Apartments, a garden-style multifamily property under construction in Midlothian, about 15 miles west of Richmond. Costa Canavos and Amy Gay of Berkadia’s Richmond office secured the loan through the Virginia Housing Development Authority. The 20-month, interest-only construction loan converts to an amortizing 30-year permanent loan. Located on Perimeter Drive, the property will feature 238 apartment units and offer access to Route 288 and Westchester Commons.

October 2, 2018

Acquisitions Office Southeast Virginia

Bridge Acquires 255,000 SF Office Campus in Metro D.C.

by Camren Skelton September 25, 2018

RESTON, VA. — Bridge Investment Group has acquired The Campus at Sunrise, a 255,000-square-foot office campus in Reston. The three-building property is situated on 12 acres, roughly 22 miles west of Washington, D.C. Bridge will renovate all three buildings, constructed between 1987 and 1990, with updated lobby areas, an enhanced tenant amenity center, flexible spec suites, communal outdoor areas and special events and entertainment for tenants. The Campus at Sunrise is situated within walking distance to the Wiehle-Reston East Metro station and a half-mile from the planned Reston Station mixed-use community, which will include 100,000 square feet of restaurants and retail, as well as residential units. The office campus was 85 percent leased at the time of sale. The name of the seller and sales price were not disclosed.

September 25, 2018

Acquisitions Multifamily Southeast Virginia

Colliers Arranges $39.5M Sale of Apartment Community in Richmond

by Camren Skelton September 25, 2018

RICHMOND, VA. — Colliers International has arranged the $39.5 million sale of Axis 147, a 290-unit apartment community in Richmond. Will Matthews, Carter Wood, Jason Hetherington and Bruce Milam of Colliers International arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, a joint venture between Lincoln Property Co. and Ritz Banc Group. Capital Square 1031 acquired the asset. Axis 147 features a pool, playground, pet play area, sundeck and private balconies or patios.

September 25, 2018

Acquisitions Retail Southeast Virginia

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Arranges $6.2M Sale of Retail Portfolio in Richmond

by Camren Skelton September 17, 2018

RICHMOND, VA. — Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer has arranged the $6.2 million sale of two-property retail portfolio in Richmond. The first asset, Tower Plaza, totals 22,580 square feet and was 91 percent leased at the time of sale. The center is home to tenants such as El Paso Mexican Restaurant, Sherwin Williams and Organic Cleaners. The second property, Rockwood Plaza, was fully leased at the time of sale. The 38,954-square-foot retail center houses tenants such as Wolfgang’s Gym, Ballroom Dance Center and Antioch Christian Church. Catharine Spangler, Calvin Griffith and Richard Thalhimer of Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer represented the seller in the transaction. Other terms of the deal were not disclosed.

September 17, 2018

Acquisitions Office Southeast Virginia

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Arranges $14.7M Sale of Office Building in Richmond

by Camren Skelton September 14, 2018

RICHMOND, VA. — Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer has arranged the $14.7 million sale of 206,068-square-foot office building located at 6606 W. Broad St. in Richmond. Thalhimer Realty Partners (TRP), the investment and development subsidiary of Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer, acquired the asset from Southern States. TRP will rename the building Brookfield Place. The property, which was 70 percent leased at the time of sale, serves as the headquarters for Southern States Cooperative. Additional tenants include Virginia Urology, Wiley Wilson and Keener Communications. Brookfield Place will continue to serve as the headquarters for Southern States, which has signed a long-term lease with plans to renovate its office space. Evan Magrill and Baker Lynn of Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer will handle Brookfield Place’s leasing assignment, and Lindsay Mujacic of Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer will manage the property.

September 14, 2018

Loans Multifamily Southeast Virginia

Berkadia Secures $41M HUD Refinancing for Apartment Community in Richmond

by Camren Skelton September 7, 2018

RICHMOND, VA. — Berkadia has arranged a $41 million loan for the refinancing of Malvern Manor Apartments, a garden-style multifamily community located at 41 Malvern Ave. in Richmond. Steve Murden and David Blake of Berkadia arranged the 34-year loan through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s 223(f) program on behalf of the borrower, Malvern Manor Apartments LLC. Originally constructed in 1948, Malvern Manor has had numerous improvements in recent years, including a new clubhouse and additional apartment units. The community includes a mix of one- and two-bedroom floor plans and features a resort-style swimming pool, fitness center and onsite management.

September 7, 2018

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