MAGNOLIA, TEXAS — The J. Beard Real Estate Co. has arranged the acquisition of an 11-acre development tract at the northeast corner of Research Forest Drive and Egypt Lane in Magnolia, a suburb of Houston. Egypt Land Developments purchased the land for mixed-use retail, medical and commercial development.
DALLAS — HFF has secured financing for three buildings totaling 3.3 million square feet in the Dallas Market Center. HFF worked on behalf of Crow Holdings to secure the loan for the World Trade Center and Dallas Trade Mart through Goldman Sachs Mortgage Co., and the financing for the International Trade Plaza through Commercial Bank. Composed of the World Trade Center, Dallas Trade Mart, International Trade Plaza and Market Hall, the 110-acre Dallas Market Center (DMC) is the largest wholesale market center in the world, totaling more than 5.5 million square feet. More than 1,200 tenants in categories including women’s, men’s and children’s fashion and accessories, jewelry, lighting, rugs, home accents and toys rent space in the DMC buildings. The buildings are located at 2000, 2050 and 2100 Stemmons Freeway (Interstate 35) in northwestern Dallas close to Dallas-Love Field airport. Market Hall is not included in the financing. Jody Thornton, Andy Scott, Jim Curtin and Gay Thomas led the HFF debt placement team representing the borrower.
IRVING, TEXAS — Hilti Inc. has signed a lease to occupy space at Parc Royal, an industrial property located on West Royal Lane in Irving. Hilti, a supplier of specialized tools and fastening systems for the construction industry, will lease 65,000 square feet of industrial space in Building 4 with an anticipated occupancy date of June 1. The 30-acre, four-building, 511,600-square-foot industrial park, completed in December 2014, is located in the DFW Airport submarket. Blake Kendrick of Stream Realty Partners represented the landlord, Jackson-Shaw, while Forshey Hoobler with JLL represented Hilti. Jackson-Shaw partnered with GID Investment Advisor LLC, a Boston-based real estate investment company, to develop the property. Texas Capital Bank provided the construction financing for the project. Mycon General Contractor Inc. was the general contractor, and GSR Andrade Architects was the architect.
SAN ANTONIO — Bryan Leonard of NorthMarq Capital’s San Antonio office has secured the $16.4 million refinance of The Terrace at Concord Park, a 161,563-square-foot office property located at 607 and 777 E. Sonterra Blvd. in San Antonio. The transaction was structured with a 10-year term and 25-year amortization schedule. NorthMarq arranged financing for the borrower through its correspondent relationship with Nationwide Insurance. The property’s tenant roster includes State Farm, Wells Fargo, Schlumberger and Ryland Homes.
IRVING, TEXAS — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Golden Corral, a 9,611-square foot net-leased restaurant located in Irving. Jason Vitorino and Jared Aubrey of Marcus & Millichap’s Dallas office procured the buyer, a private investor. Golden Corral is located at 1701 N. Belt line Road. The asset is situated on 1.5 acres south of Willow Creek Drive. Retailers and restaurants such as Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen, Wendy’s, QuikTrip, NAPA Auto Parts and Sonic Drive-In are located near the Golden Corral.
HOUSTON — Panther FW Investments, in partnership with a Texas-based multifamily investment group, has purchased a 671-unit apartment complex in Houston. Morgan West Oaks Apartments is located at 2400 Briarwest Blvd. Panther’s business plan is to increase rental revenue through an interior rehabilitation program and exterior improvements. Panther FW Investments LLC is a private real estate investment company based in Fort Worth. Started by Tommy Pigg, Doug Kincaid and Ben Loughry, Panther focuses on direct acquisitions and investing in third-party real estate partnerships.
HOUSTON — NAI Partners represented Heritage Texas Properties LP in the lease renewal of 20,272 square feet of office space located at the 1177 West Loop South building in Houston. Dan Boyles Jr. and Liz Westscott-Brown of NAI Partners represented Heritage Texas Properties during the lease negotiations. Michael Sieger and Wade Bowlin of RMRG | RM Realty Group represented the landlord, Spire Realty Group.
HOUSTON — SpringHill Suites by Marriott Houston Northwest, located at 20303 Chasewood Park Drive in Houston, is now open. The new hotel is a 139-room, all-suite property located along Highway 249 and Chasewood Park Drive and provides access to shopping, restaurants and entertainment districts. Local attractions include Vintage Park, Willowbrook Mall, Old Town Spring, Sam Houston Race Park and University Park. MAS Lodging Capital LLC, the sponsor, is a joint venture between Oldham Goodwin and TEKMAK Development that focuses on the acquisition and development of franchised hotel assets in markets throughout Texas.
DALLAS — Vestar has been retained by a large institutional owner to handle the property management, leasing and marketing of Village on the Parkway, a 357,731-square-foot retail center situated on 31 acres in Dallas. The company plans to refresh the property’s merchandising strategy while enhancing the shopping experience. Village on the Parkway is 91 percent leased to tenants including Whole Foods Market, AMC Theatres, Neighborhood Services, Ra Sushi, Gloria’s Latin Cuisine, Yard House, AT&T, Beauty Brands and 24 Hour Fitness. Village on the Parkway is located along the Dallas North Tollway at Belt Line Road and Montfort Drive in the far north Dallas area. Vestar manages more than 23 million square feet in Texas, California, Arizona, Colorado and Nevada.
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Hank Crane of BMC Capital’s Austin office has arranged a $2.5 million acquisition loan for a 36-unit apartment property located in Austin. The loan features a 75 percent loan-to-value ratio, five-year term, fixed interest rate at 4.37 percent and a 30-year amortization schedule. The loan was arranged through one of BMC Capital’s credit union correspondent relationships.