ROCKPORT, TEXAS — Self-storage brokerage firm Versal has arranged the sale of Stowaway Storage, a 309-unit facility in Rockport, located about 35 miles northeast of Corpus Christi in South Texas. The facility spans 34,626 net rentable square feet. Bill Bellomy, Michael Johnson, Logan Foster and Hugh Horne of Versal represented the seller, Texas-based investment firm Curren Cos. Inc., in the transaction. The team also procured the undisclosed, Texas-based private buyer.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Colliers Mortgage has provided a Fannie Mae loan of an undisclosed amount for the acquisition of Northwood Apartment Homes, a 100-unit multifamily complex in Fort Worth. Built in 1972, the garden-style property consists of six two-story buildings and one clubhouse, as well as onsite laundry facilities and outdoor grilling and dining stations. Fritz Waldvogel of Colliers Mortgage originated the five-year loan through a partnership with Old Capital Lending. The borrower was not disclosed.
HOUSTON — Used Bikes Direct, which sells pre-owned motorcycles, has signed a 22,630-square-foot industrial lease in Houston. The building at 16445 North Freeway was constructed on 1.4 acres in 1982 and formerly served as a furniture store and warehouse. Judy Beebe and Chris Klein of Colliers represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. Zane Carmen and Clay Pritchett of Partners Real Estate represented the landlord, an entity doing business as Bet Ezra LLC.
FRISCO, TEXAS — Chalo India will open a 10,000-square-foot Indian grocery store and café at The Shops at Panther Creek in Frisco. Thurston Witt of CBRE represented Chalo India in the lease negotiations. Tim McNutt of DBA Commercial Real Estate represented the landlord, Dallas-based GreenRoad Development Construction LLC. The opening is scheduled for May.
ARLINGTON, TEXAS — Locally based private equity firm Reap Capital has acquired Brookside Apartments, a 288-unit multifamily community in Arlington. Brookside comprises 22 buildings that house one- and two-bedroom units. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, outdoor grilling and dining stations, a business center, playground, pet park and onsite laundry facilities. Wesley Racht, Nick Fluellen, Bard Hoover and Chris Pearson of Marcus & Millichap represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction and procured Reap Capital as the buyer.
HOUSTON — Developer Henry Richardson, founder and CEO of wellness concept Define Living, is underway on construction of a 260-unit multifamily project in West Houston. The site at 1888 Brittmoore Road spans six acres, and the four-story complex will house one- and two-bedroom units. Amenities will include a fitness center, business center, clubhouse and a bark park. Ted Trout Architect & Associates is designing the project, and Blazer Building is the general contractor. Preleasing is underway, and full completion is slated for the summer.
DALLAS — Lee & Associates has brokered the sale of a 148,538-square-foot industrial building in southwest Dallas. The building at 5050 Investment Drive was originally constructed in 1978 and features 21- to 24-foot clear heights. Colton Rhodes and Stephen Williamson of Lee & Associates represented the buyer, Boston-based Longpoint Realty Partners, in the transaction. The seller was an entity doing business as IMCD US. The sales price was not disclosed.
TEXAS CITY, TEXAS — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of a 36,500-square-foot manufacturing facility in Texas City, about 40 miles southeast of Houston. The building was constructed on 3.5 acres at 101 N. Highway 146 in 1972 and most recently renovated in 2022. Adam Abushagur and Max Lozmack of Marcus & Millichap represented the undisclosed seller and former occupant of the building in the transaction. The buyer and sales price were not disclosed.
DALLAS — Burger chain Smalls Sliders has signed an agreement with hospitality group Om Texas to open five restaurants, dubbed “Cans,” in metro Dallas. This marks the second multi-unit franchise deal in the city for the brand. Potential locations include Mesquite, Garland, Rockwall, Greenville, Murphy, Rowlett and Richardson, with the first store scheduled to open in the fourth quarter. Smalls Sliders opened its first Can in 2019 and currently has more than 160 restaurants open or under development.
By Sandy Schmid, director of acquisitions and development, StarPoint Properties In the fast-paced world of commercial real estate, foresight is as valuable as bricks and mortar. Despite whispers of distress on the horizon for the Lone Star State in 2024, the multifamily real estate market is ablaze with potential. Texas is one of the hottest destinations for developers and investors, and the strategic play is to not just weather the storm, but rather to ride it to success. Recent predictions of multifamily distress starting in the latter half of 2023 have certainly raised eyebrows and fueled speculation. However, predicting the Texas real estate market is akin to forecasting a Wild West shootout — a challenging task given the state’s history of resilience and its ongoing growth. Texas has consistently proven its ability to rebound from economic challenges, and current indicators suggest that the multifamily sector is poised for sustained growth. A Growth Powerhouse One factor supporting the optimistic outlook is the impressive trajectory of Texas’ GDP growth. The state saw a notable increase in its GDP over recent years: 5.7 percent growth in 2021, 2.7 percent in 2022 and 3 percent in the first quarter of 2023 alone. This data compares …