Virginia

Richmond Market Entering New Era of Industrial Development

by John Nelson October 9, 2017

At the mid-year mark, the Richmond industrial market has continued to strengthen, closing with an overall occupancy rate of 91 percent in the categories being tracked — Class A, B and C vacant and investor-owned product with a minimum of 40,000 square feet of total rentable building area (RBA). Class A occupancy decreased slightly from 96 percent at the end of the first quarter to 95 percent at the end of the second quarter, and Class B occupancy has remained steady at 92 percent. The year-to-date net absorption is in excess of 1.5 million square feet, in part due to lower reported vacancies in the Class C former tobacco storage complex located south of downtown Richmond. The inventory of quality, freestanding facilities available for owner/users to purchase remains in short supply, with central locations in even greater demand and experiencing a shorter shelf life. CoStar reports overall industrial occupancy at 95 percent for products 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 …

October 9, 2017

Multifamily Southeast Virginia

Passco Acquires New Multifamily Community in Metro D.C. for $112.8M

by Camren Skelton October 5, 2017

ALEXANDRIA, VA. — Passco Cos. has acquired The Parker, a 360-unit multifamily community in Alexandria, roughly eight miles south of Washington, D.C., for $112.8 million. David Nachison of Eastdil Secured represented the seller, a joint venture between AEW Capital Management and MRP Realty, and Passco Cos. in the transaction. Chris Black and Caleb Marten of KeyBank Real Estate Capital arranged acquisition financing through Fannie Mae on behalf of Irvine, Calif.-based Passco. Constructed in 2016, The Parker features two landscaped courtyards with gas grills and outdoor TVs, a swimming pool, virtual sport simulation room, fitness center, bike trail, outdoor fitness station and a dog park and washing station. The property is located next to the Huntington Metro Station and within walking distance to the Patent & Trademark Office. At the time of sale, The Parker was 92 percent occupied.

October 5, 2017

Office Southeast Virginia

KLNB Brokers $8.3M Sale of Office Building in Metro D.C.

by Camren Skelton October 2, 2017

ALEXANDRIA, VA. — KLNB LLC has brokered the $8.3 million sale of 5904 Richmond Highway, a 78,000-square-foot office building in the Washington, D.C., suburb of Alexandria. Joshua Simon of KLNB represented the buyer, a joint venture between Rock Creek Property Group and Avanti Holdings Group LLC. Simon will also handle the building’s leasing assignment. The newly renovated property is located within walking distance to Huntington Metro Station and Mount Vernon Trail. Suites within the building range in size from 1,800 to 15,780 square feet. At the time of sale, 5904 Richmond Highway was 65 percent leased, with five office suites available to lease.

October 2, 2017

Hospitality Southeast Virginia

Noble Investment Group Acquires 142-Room Hotel in Metro D.C.

by Camren Skelton September 27, 2017

MCLEAN, VA. — Noble Investment Group has purchased Staybridge Suites Tysons-McLean, a 142-room hotel in downtown McLean, part of the greater Tysons Corner market of Washington, D.C. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. The extended-stay hotel features suites equipped with a full kitchen and flexible work space. In addition, Staybridge Suites features a 24-hour business and fitness center, complimentary breakfast buffet, pool, fire pit and a patio with barbeque grills.

September 27, 2017

Hospitality Southeast Virginia

Cooper Carry Designs $175M Hilton-Branded Hotel in Downtown Norfolk

by Camren Skelton September 25, 2017

NORFOLK, VA. — Atlanta-based architect Cooper Carry has designed Hilton Norfolk at The Main, a $175 million hotel in downtown Norfolk. Located at 100 E. Main St., the 23-story hotel anchors the corner of Granby and Main streets and overlooks the Elizabeth River. The Main features three local, chef-driven restaurants; a rooftop beer garden and lounge; 300 guest rooms; 50,000 square feet of meeting and event space; and amenities including an indoor pool, game room and fitness center. Cooper Carry’s design incorporates the historic façade of the Decker Building, which previously occupied the site, and features a 100-foot glass atrium with escalators crossing five stories. Gold Key | PHR owns The Main, which opened its doors in April.

September 25, 2017

Multifamily Southeast Virginia

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $8.1M Sale of Multifamily Community in Virginia Beach

by Camren Skelton September 25, 2017

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $8.1 million sale of Hollygreen Apartments, a 96-unit multifamily community located at 3429 Hollygreen Drive in Virginia Beach. Altay Uzun and Justin Ferguson of Marcus & Millichap represented the sellers, private investors who had owned the property since its construction in 1984, in the 1031 exchange. Uzun also procured the undisclosed buyer. The community includes one- and two-bedroom floor plans and features a fitness center and swimming pool.

September 25, 2017

Retail Southeast Virginia

JCR Cos. Acquires Retail Center in Northern Virginia for $17.7M

by Camren Skelton September 22, 2017

FRONT ROYAL, VA. — Washington, D.C.-based The JCR Cos. has acquired Riverton Commons, a 69,496-square-foot shopping center in Front Royal, for $17.7 million. CBRE represented the seller, EDENS, and First Virginia Community Bank provided acquisition financing. Constructed in 2007, Riverton Commons is home to tenants including Valley Health Systems Urgent Care, Great Clips, Mattress Warehouse, Sweet Frog, Anytime Fitness, Hibbett Sports and Tropical Smoothie Café. The property is part of a 500,000-square-foot regional shopping center anchored by a Walmart Supercenter and a Lowe’s Home Improvement store. JCR plans to lease up the existing vacant space and either develop or sell the property’s five pad sites, two of which are vacant land.

September 22, 2017

Loans Multifamily Seniors Housing Southeast Virginia

SunTrust Provides $18M Construction Loan for Seniors Housing Expansion in Culpeper, Virginia

by Camren Skelton September 20, 2017

CULPEPER, VA. — SunTrust Bank has provided an $18 million construction loan for the 125,000-square-foot expansion of The Culpeper, a retirement community in Culpeper, a town situated equidistant from Richmond, Va., and Washington, D.C. LifeSpire of Virginia, a provider of continuing care retirement communities, will build 133 new units in the community and offer additional care services to current and future residents. The updated Culpeper community will replace the previous building, originally built in 1951, with 54 assisted living, 32 memory care and 47 skilled nursing units. Other enhancements to the community will include an outdoor courtyard, cook-to-order dining options, an on-site clinic, chapel, on-site physical therapy, wellness gym and a health and beauty spa.

September 20, 2017

Loans Mixed-Use Southeast Virginia

Berkadia Arranges $157M Construction Loan for Target-Anchored Mixed-Use Project in Metro D.C.

by Camren Skelton September 15, 2017

ARLINGTON, VA. — Berkadia has secured a $157 million construction loan for 750 North Glebe, a mixed-use project under construction in Arlington, roughly five miles west of Washington, D.C. Upon completion, 750 North Glebe will feature 491 residential units and 61,000 square feet of retail space, which will be anchored by a 41,000-square-foot Target store. J. Tyler Blue, Paul Wallace and Jimmy Meadows of Berkadia secured the 18-year loan through Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. on behalf of the developer, Bethesda, Md.-based Saul Centers.

September 15, 2017

Multifamily Southeast Virginia

S.L. Nusbaum to Deliver 126-Unit Multifamily Community in Downtown Norfolk

by Camren Skelton September 15, 2017

NORFOLK, VA. — S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co. has broken ground on The St. Paul’s Apartments, a 126-unit multifamily community located in downtown Norfolk. The design team includes TS3 Architects, Siska Aurand, The Livas Group, Pace Collaborative, Speight Marshall Francis and Details Interior Design. Hoy Construction Co. will lead construction of the community. The St. Paul’s Apartments will feature a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units with walk-in closets and patios or balconies. Community amenities will include a clubhouse, swimming pool, playground, barbeque area, fitness center and a dog park. The project is slated for completion by the first quarter of 2019.

September 15, 2017

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