PLANO AND CARROLLTON, TEXAS — Steadfast Income REIT Inc. has acquired two apartment communities in Plano and Carrollton totaling for $31.9 million. The REIT purchased the 350-unit Waterford on the Meadow in Plano for $23.1 million and the 131-unit Arbors at Carrollton in Carrollton for $8.8 million. Waterford on the Meadow is 97 percent occupied and includes a swimming pool, sand volleyball court, clubhouse and picnic areas. Steadfast plans to upgrade the interior of each apartment unit between resident move-ins. Arbors at Carrollton is 95 percent occupied and includes a swimming pool, clubhouse and barbecue areas. Steadfast plans to upgrade the kitchen appliances when turning the units between residents. Including these acquisitions, the REIT has acquired more than 9,250 apartments homes in the Southwest, Southeast and Midwest for approximately $820 million.
LAREDO, TEXAS — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of Independence Plaza, a 320,352-square-foot, grocery-anchored retail center located at 1911 Bob Bullock Loop in Laredo. James Bell of Marcus & Millichap's Houston office represented the seller, a Texas-based limited partnership, in the transaction. The buyer is a publicly traded REIT. The retail center was built in phases between 2007 and 2013. A 147,324-square-foot H-E-B Plus anchors the center, and the other tenants include T.J. Maxx, Hobby Lobby, Ross Dress for Less, Ulta Beauty, Petco, Wells Fargo and Chili's.
CLEAR LAKE, TEXAS — Moody Rambin has arranged the sale of three properties — two office buildings and one flex building — totaling 130,000 square feet in Clear Lake. The properties are located at 16840 and 16850 Buccaneer Lane and 1045 Gemini St. Northden Holdings LLC purchased the properties from CEF Funding LLC. Rob Chandler of Moody Rambin represented the seller in the transaction.
CHANNELVIEW, TEXAS — CBRE's National Retail Investment Group has secured the sale of of Sheldon Forest Shopping Center, a 97,380-square-foot property located at 450 Sheldon Road in Channelview, 16 miles east of Houston. Gerland's Food Fair anchors the center, and its other tenants include Family Dollar and Burke's Outlet. Phase I and II of the center are both fully occupied. Capcor Partners purchased the center from Weingarten Realty Investors. Chris Cozby, Chris Gerard and Kevin Holland of CBRE represented the seller in the transaction. Jeff Stein of CBRE's Houston office arranged the acquisition financing for the transaction.
DALLAS AND HUMBLE, TEXAS — Walker & Dunlop Inc. has provided financing for two borrowers in Texas under its Interim Loan Program. The program offers floating-rate loans to experienced borrowers seeking to acquire or reposition multifamily, independent living and assisted living properties that do not currently qualify for permanent financing. The first financing is a $23.35 million acquisition loan for Bellaterra at Deerbrook, a 360-unit, garden-style apartment property located in Humble. The complex features one- and two-bedroom floor plans. This one-year, interest-only financing marks the first interim loan for borrower Priderock Capital Partners. Stephen Farnsworth, senior vice president, led the Walker & Dunlop team in the transaction. The second financing is an interest-only, nonrecourse loan for the 55-unit Shelby Apartments, a Class A multifamily property located on the Southern Methodist University campus in Dallas. The Prescott Group of Dallas and AREA Property Partners received the loan. Matt Wallach and Stephen Wes, vice presidents led the Walker & Dunlop team in the transaction.
AUSTIN, TEXAS — CRAVE, which features eclectic American cuisine, is opening a new location in the 8,500-square-foot former Roy’s restaurant space at 340 E. Second St. in Austin’s Convention Center District. The space has been vacant for more than three years. Currin J. Van Eman, vice president, of NAI REOC Austin, and Jack Breard, president of UCR Urban, represented CRAVE in the transaction. Mike Joyce with the retail group Live Oak-Gottesman represented the landlord, Gottesman Co. The restaurant is slated to open in the first quarter of 2014.
HOUSTON — The Uptown Houston District has chosen Post Oak Central, a three-building office complex totaling 1.3 million square feet, as the hub for the management of its new projects, including the reconstruction and widening of Post Oak Boulevard. The project stems from the recent approval of the extension and expansion of Uptown Houston’s Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone. The Uptown Houston District will lease 7,900 square feet at Post Oak Central. The office is currently 95 percent leased with approximately 65,000 square feet still available. The property is LEED Gold certified. Enhancements are being made on the office complex including a new 20,000-square-foot health club, updated conference facility and improved retail and parking.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Caddis Partners LLC has begun construction on Eagle Mountain, a 96-bed Heartis-branded assisted living and memory care community located at Dalhart Drive and Boat Club Road in Fort Worth. The community spans 61,125 square feet, and will include 54 assisted living units with 61 beds, and a 35-bed memory care unit. Caddis Partners will act as developer and owner of Heartis Eagle Mountain. Good Neighbor Care will provide management. Architectural firm Katus and the Dallas office of MAPP Construction will lead development. Financing was provided by American National Bank of Texas. Caddis plans to invest more than $100 million in senior housing projects during the next two years. Heartis Eagle Mountain is set for a summer 2014 completion.
AUSTIN, TEXAS — CBRE’s Austin office has brokered the sale of 717 Parmer, a Class A office property in Austin, to Gladstone Commercial Co. The Virginia-based REIT purchased the 320,000-square-foot office property for an undisclosed price. The four-story complex sits on 23 acres of land, and offers parking, three volleyball courts and raised flooring. General Motors fully leases 717 Parmer.
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS — McShane Construction Co. has received a construction award from developer Continental Properties Co. Inc. for the Springs at Corpus Christi, a 284-unit multifamily complex. The community is located at 5702 Timbergate Drive and consists of 13 two-story apartment buildings. The development will feature units with attached garages together with four detached garages and five carport areas. The complex will offer studio, two- and three-bedroom units with ground level private entries. Amenities include a gated entry, community clubhouse with on-site property management, a resort-style swimming pool and outdoor entertainment areas. The clubhouse will include a complementary coffee bar, 24-hour fitness center with yoga and Pilates areas and a fenced, leash-free dog park. BSB Designs is providing comprehensive architectural services for the development. The Springs is scheduled for completion in September 2014.