Texas

Migration to Central Texas Fuels Austin Multifamily Market

by Haisten Willis March 6, 2015

Austin continues to be one of the hottest multifamily markets in the country due to its exceptional economic and population growth. According to Angelou Economics, Austin gained 39,100 jobs in 2014, a growth rate of 4.5 percent. In the 12 months ending in November 2014, Austin experienced an unemployment rate of 3.9 percent, well below the national average of 5.6 percent, according to numbers published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Fueled largely by the city’s increased hiring in the tech sector, Austin had an in-migration of 66,000 people in 2014, a growth rate of 3.5 percent. The city attracts residents from all over the country due to the low cost of living, the University of Texas college atmosphere, the beautiful hill country setting, and internationally renowned events such as Austin City Limits, Formula 1 Grand Prix and ESPN’s Summer X-Games to name a few. Supported by technology, creative industry jobs and the seat of state government, the Austin MSA was recently ranked No. 2 on Forbes magazine’s list of “America’s Fastest Growing Metros,” down from the No. 1 position the city held for the previous four years. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates Austin will exceed 2 million residents …

March 6, 2015

Office Texas

Buchanan Street Partners Purchases Office Building in Texas

by Haisten Willis March 5, 2015

DALLAS — Buchanan Street Partners has acquired Granite Tower, a 10-story, 240,000-square-foot office building located at 4055 Valley View Lane in Dallas. Buchanan Street acquired the property on behalf of an unnamed pension plan from a partnership between CREA Investments and Macfarlan Capital Partners. Granite Tower is currently 97 percent leased. The firm acquired Granite Tower with five-year, fixed-rate financing provided by a Midwestern-based life insurance company through HFF, who acted as the mortgage broker in the transaction. Dallas-based DTZ will continue to manage and lease the property.

March 5, 2015

Texas

Wood Partners Opens New Office in Austin

by Haisten Willis March 5, 2015

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Wood Partners LLC has opened a new office in Austin. The new office is in addition to new offices in Chicago and New Jersey. Wood Partners now operates 18 offices nationwide. The company is pursuing more than $1.5 billion of new development and acquisition opportunities in 2015, including in the Austin/San Antonio market.

March 5, 2015

Multifamily Texas

29th Street Capital Acquires Apartment Complex in Houston

by Haisten Willis March 5, 2015

HOUSTON — 29th Street Capital (29SC) has acquired Ashley Park Apartments, a 284-unit, Class B asset located in the Medical Center/University submarket of Houston. The property is located inside of the 610 Loop and is less than two miles from the Texas Medical Center. The property will be re-branded as The Edge at City Centre. 29SC plans to invest $2.17 million, or $7,640 per unit, to improve the quality of the units and common areas while enhancing curb appeal. Amenities will include a new fitness center and upgraded leasing center. New plank siding, landscape improvements and signage will be added to the exteriors. Renovations in the apartment units will include the addition of new appliances, resurfaced countertops and cabinets, upgraded kitchen and bathroom fixtures, modern lighting and new flooring in the living areas.

March 5, 2015

Retail Texas

M&M Arranges Sale of Two Retail Properties in Metro Houston

by Haisten Willis March 5, 2015

SUGAR LAND, HUMBLE, TEXAS — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of two retail properties in metro Houston. The first is a 14,641-square-foot CVS drug store located in Sugar Land. James Bell of Marcus & Millichap’s Houston office represented the buyer, a private investor, who utilized a 1031 exchange. The CVS was built in 2014 and is located at 4523 L.J. Parkway. The second transaction was the sale of Plazas at Lake Houston Parkway, a 14,511-square-foot retail property located in Humble. Bell marketed the property on behalf of the seller, a Houston developer. The Plazas at Lake Houston Parkway retail property is located at 20121 W. Lake Houston Pkwy.

March 5, 2015

Healthcare Texas

CBRE Negotiates Medical Village Sale in Austin

by Haisten Willis March 5, 2015

AUSTIN — CBRE has negotiated the sale of Southwest Medical Village, a Class A medical outpatient facility in Austin. Denver-based EverWest Real Estate Partners LLC worked with the buyer to purchase the asset for an undisclosed price. Gary Carr, Eric Mackey, John Alvarado and Robert Hill of CBRE’s Dallas office represented the seller, Harrod Healthcare Development. The fully leased asset has approximately 70,000 square feet of medical office space and offers above-code parking. The property is located at 5625 Eiger Road. Premier Family Physicians, a family medicine practice, anchors the property, which includes 18 other specialty practices.

March 5, 2015

Retail Texas

Trademark to Renovate The Shops At Highland Village in Dallas

by Haisten Willis March 4, 2015

DALLAS — Trademark Property Co., the operating partner for The Shops at Highland Village, will complete a multi-million dollar renovation of the 352,000-square-foot shopping center located in Dallas. The project will include common area improvements, upgraded landscaping, the addition of new amenities for adults and children, updated facades and new signage throughout the property. Trademark conducted a design meeting last summer at The Shops at Highland Village with numerous architects, the onsite management team and city officials to collaborate and formulate a strategic plan and direction for the property.

March 4, 2015

Retail Texas

Venture Arranges New Lease for Northern Tool + Equipment in Metro Dallas

by Haisten Willis March 4, 2015

PLANO, TEXAS — Venture Commercial Real Estate has arranged a long-term lease for Northern Tool + Equipment in Plano. The new lease will add 5,040 square feet to its 15,000-square-foot store at 99 Ranch Marketplace located at 111 W. Spring Creek Pkwy. Venture’s Clay Mote represented the tenant in lease negotiations. Oliver Robinson of Centennial Real Estate Services LLC represented the landlord, Spring Creek Retail LLC.

March 4, 2015

Loans Multifamily Texas

Mason Joseph Secures $8.2M Loan for Apartment Complex in San Antonio

by Haisten Willis March 4, 2015

SAN ANTONIO — Mason Joseph Co. Inc., a San Antonio-based FHA multifamily lender, has secured a combination substantial rehab/construction and permanent loan for Western Hills Apartments. The property’s 41 single-story buildings include 148 units. The property, built in the 1960s, will undergo renovations to include the addition of new kitchens, appliances, bathrooms, electrical work, various external improvements and improvements to meet accessibility standards. MJC obtained an $8.2 million, 40-year construction and permanent loan using HUD’s 221(d)(4) mortgage insurance program. Financing was arranged for Alamo Community Group, a private nonprofit housing organization founded in 1990.

March 4, 2015

Hospitality Texas

HFF Arranges Sale of Resort and Spa in Austin

by Haisten Willis March 4, 2015

AUSTIN — HFF has arranged the sale of Lakeway Resort and Spa, a 168-room hotel and spa located at Lake Travis in northwest Austin. The property is located at 101 Lakeway Drive and is 21 miles from downtown Austin. HFF marketed the property on behalf of the seller. Ashford Hospitality Trust purchased the property, which was originally built in the 1960s. The Lakeway Resort and Spa was expanded in 1992, 2001 and 2007 and recently underwent renovations in 2014. The four-building property features 24,174 square feet of meeting space, the San Saba Spa and Fitness Center, three swimming pools, a swim-up bar, heated whirlpool, outdoor pool deck with cabanas and lounge chairs, Kid Zone and full-service restaurant. In addition to the 168 rooms, there are eight luxury condominium units available through a rental pool agreement. The property overlooks Lake Travis, is adjacent to the Lakeway Marina and is near four 18-hole championship golf courses. Daniel Peek, John Bourret and Austin Brooks led HFF’s investment sales team.

March 4, 2015

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