Texas

New iLoveKickboxing Fitness Franchise Opening in Austin

by Haisten Willis March 18, 2015

AUSTIN, TEXAS — A new iLoveKickboxing franchise is set to open at 1700 S. Lamar Blvd. in Austin. The franchise is expected to open in the coming months, however, a firm date has not been set. Bryan McMurrey of CBRE represented the landlord, Collier Properties LLC, in the transaction. Nick Boyd of CSA Realty represented iLoveKickboxing franchisee Alejandro Acuna. The iLoveKickboxing location aims to emulate the workouts of professional fighters, while making them accessible to the average man or woman looking to engage in a healthier lifestyle.

March 18, 2015

Pacific Southwest Arranges $3.3M Loan for Retail Property in Metro Dallas

by Haisten Willis March 18, 2015

FORT WORTH — Pacific Southwest Realty Services (PSRS), a San Diego-based commercial mortgage banking firm, has arranged a $3.3 million loan secured by a 36,000-square-foot retail property in Fort Worth. David Hamilton of the firm’s San Diego office arranged the transaction. The fixed-rate loan features a 15-year term with a 25-year amortization schedule and three five-year resets. The interest rate starts at 3.9 percent and resets every five years. There is no prepayment premium and the only lender fee was $2,500 for processing. Hamilton arranged the financing through a credit union that PSRS represents.

March 18, 2015

Hospitality Texas

FelCor Sells Embassy Suites Hotel in San Antonio

by Haisten Willis March 18, 2015

SAN ANTONIO — FelCor Lodging Trust Inc. has sold its 261-room Embassy Suites Hotel – San Antonio Airport for $29.5 million. FelCor will use the proceeds from selling this hotel to repay outstanding debt. Since 2010, FelCor has sold 35 non-strategic hotels for aggregate gross proceeds of $794 million.

March 18, 2015

Office Texas

Mr. Handyman to Open New Office in Metro Houston

by Haisten Willis March 18, 2015

MAGNOLIA, TEXAS — Mr. Handyman, a home repair and maintenance company, has opened a new office in Magnolia. The new, 1,540-square-foot space is located at 32914 Tamina Road. John Wenckens and Ryan Dierker with Newcor Commercial Real Estate represented the tenant, Mr. Handyman, in the transaction. Chuck Mack represented the landlord, Monarch Property Management.

March 18, 2015

Office Texas

CBRE Brokers Medical/Oncology Building Sale In El Paso

by Haisten Willis March 17, 2015

EL PASO, TEXAS — CBRE Capital Markets has arranged the sale of a 42,750-square-foot, three-story medical/oncology facility in El Paso. El Paso-based Verchel Medical Properties purchased the facility from PlainsCapital Bank for an undisclosed price. The facility is located at 4532 N. Mesa St. on the western side of El Paso, and is within six miles of 14 hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. The vacant property comes furnished with fixtures and equipment. The asset was built in 2009 on three acres, and includes a covered patient drop-off area, a retail-style pylon sign and available building signage. It was also designed to accommodate high patient volumes. Scott Herbold of CBRE Investment Properties | Healthcare, and William Caparis, SIOR, of CBRE’s El Paso office, represented the seller.

March 17, 2015

Loans Multifamily Texas

KeyBank Provides $23.1M in Financing for Apartment Complex in Austin

by Haisten Willis March 17, 2015

AUSTIN, TEXAS — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has secured a $23.1 million Fannie Mae loan for Lakeshore Pearl, a multifamily apartment complex located in Austin. The 230-unit, mid-rise apartment complex was built in 2013. Chris Black of Key’s commercial mortgage group arranged the financing, which was used to acquire the property, for the undisclosed borrower.

March 17, 2015

Loans Office Texas

Venture Arranges Office Lease in Dallas

by Haisten Willis March 17, 2015

DALLAS — Venture Commercial Real Estate has arranged the lease of an 11,400-square-foot space in Dallas’ Design District. Paul Morgan Photography Inc. will occupy the space located at 921 N. Riverfront Boulevard. McGregor Converse of Venture represented the tenant in lease negotiations. John Bowles of CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners represented the landlord. Photography business Paul Morgan and People relocated its media studio and corporate office to this location from 333 1st Ave. in Deep Ellum.

March 17, 2015

Multifamily Texas

Muskin Commercial Arranges Sale of Apartment Complex in Austin

by Haisten Willis March 17, 2015

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Muskin Commercial has arranged the sale of Anderson Oaks Apartments in Austin. Ellen Muskin and Daniel Elam of Muskin Commercial represented the seller, a California-based investor, in the transaction. An undisclosed buyer purchased the property. Anderson Oaks is located at 9219 Anderson Mill Road in northwest Austin. Renovations were made to 24 units at the property. Amenities at the community include a swimming pool, a management office and business center and an on-site laundry facility. Arbor Property Management of Austin will continue to manage the property.

March 17, 2015

Loans Multifamily Seniors Housing Texas

LMI Capital Arranges Trio of Loans in Metro Houston

by Haisten Willis March 17, 2015

HOUSTON — LMI Capital has arranged loans for three properties in Houston. In the first transaction, Brandon Brown of LMI Capital arranged $4.3 million in debt for the refinance of two Class A, boutique multifamily assets in the Spring Branch submarket. The 10-year, fixed-rate loans both loans feature 4 percent interest rates and 30-year amortization schedules. In the second transaction, Brown arranged $8.4 million in debt for the refinance of a 124-unit seniors housing complex in Missouri City. The 10-year, fixed-rate CMBS loan will provide cash out proceeds to the client. The loan represented a 75 percent loan-to-value ratio and included a 30-year amortization schedule. In the third transaction, Jamie Stein of LMI Capital arranged $6.5 million in financing for a garden-style apartment complex in the Spring Branch submarket. Stein secured a 10-year, fixed-rate loan inclusive of a capital improvements component with a CMBS lender. The mortgage includes three years of interest-only payments.

March 17, 2015

Office Texas

Under Armour Opens New Office in Austin

by Haisten Willis March 16, 2015

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Under Armour has opened its Connected Fitness digital headquarters in downtown Austin. The new facility is located within a new commercial development near the restored City of Austin Power Plant. The office currently employs more than 100 engineers, data scientists, designers and product designers in digital health, fitness and sports. The building spans more than 35,000 square feet and occupies the second floor of the adjacent building to the City of Austin Power Plant. The five acres surrounding the office are being transformed into a mixed-use development, which will feature more than one acre of public open space and a plaza; a 30-story residential tower and 33,000 square feet of retail space. This is the first Under Armour office in Texas, and the only office in the brand’s history solely dedicated to digital innovation. The Under Armour Connected Fitness team will focus on building the company’s digital products.

March 16, 2015

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