HOUSTON — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of 7555 Bellaire, a 43,631-square-foot shopping center in Houston. The property was built in 2004 and houses tenants such as Family Thrift Center, Alegria Dental Care and Club Fit. Justin Miller and Davis Hansen of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a Houston-based partnership, in the transaction. Additional terms of sale were not disclosed.
Development trends in commercial real estate are beholden to the whims of consumer behavior. When it comes to mixed-use in the 21st century, successful projects deliver a high-quality experience that centers on a sense of social belonging and connection — for living, working and playing alike. “In today’s experiential economy, demographic changes and shifts in consumer values and preferences across generations are converging on the desire for social connection,” says Brian Cramer, senior vice president and head of the Dallas office of mixed-use developer Newland Communities. “People crave experiences and connections, which is why mixed-use environments will become even more important in community development.” Bob Schultz, the developer of Mid Main, a mixed-use destination in Houston’s Midtown neighborhood, echoes Cramer’s position on man’s inherently social nature as a driver of growth in the mixed-use space. “Our experience is that these various populations are willing to live with each other as never before,” says Schultz. “Demographics of those who live in urban areas cross over in terms of age and economic differences in ways that are either comfortable or virtually unnoticed by the different populations. In other words, people who like to live, work and play in areas with density value …
AUSTIN, TEXAS — President Donald Trump has issued a major disaster declaration for Texas in response to the outbreak of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. The order enables the state and local governments to receive federal funding to support medical and safety efforts. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott made the announcement on Twitter yesterday afternoon after sending the Trump administration a formal request on Monday, March 23. At the time the letter was submitted, Abbott identified 352 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Texas and noted that the state has already spent more than $50 million in response to the crisis. Abbott also noted that the Texas Department of State Health Services had declared a COVID-19 a “public health disaster,” the first time such a label had been issued in Texas in more than 100 years. Numbers vary as to the current number of cases, as the state has launched a new system for reporting COVID-19. But data released by Johns Hopkins University on the morning of Thursday, March 26 puts the number of confirmed cases at roughly 1,300.
SUGAR LAND, TEXAS — A joint venture between Transwestern Development Corp. (TDC) and Diamond Realty Investments have acquired 20.8 acres in the southwestern Houston suburb of Sugar Land for the development of a 326,792-square-foot warehouse/distribution project. Branded Sugar Land Crossroads, the project will consist of two buildings designed for tenants ranging from 28,000 square feet to the full capacity of 326,792 square feet. The buildings will offer 32-foot clear heights and share trailer parking spaces and a 255-foot truck court. Completion is slated for spring 2021.
DALLAS — JLL has arranged the sale of One Glen Lakes, a 168,953-square-foot office building in North Dallas. The 10-story, Class A building is located within walking distance of the Walnut Hill DART station and features a deli, convenience store and onsite banking services. Jack Crews of JLL represented the seller, a joint venture between Stockbridge and Cawley Partners, in the transaction. Jason Piering of JLL arranged a five-year, floating-rate acquisition loan on behalf of the buyer, ICM Asset Management.
GARLAND, TEXAS — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of Jupiter Plaza, a 133,924-square-foot industrial property located in the northeastern Dallas suburb of Garland. The property was built on 10.5 acres in 1974. Adam Abushagur of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the buyer in the transaction. Both parties were private investors that requested anonymity.
LEWISVILLE, TEXAS — Locally based brokerage firm Holt Lunsford Commercial has negotiated a 16,610-square-foot industrial lease renewal at 405 State Highway 121 Bypass in the northern Dallas suburb of Lewisville. Andrew Gilbert of Holt Lunsford represented the landlord in the lease negotiations. Jeff Boykin of Boykin Partners represented the tenant, healthcare solutions provider Careview Communications.
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JLL Arranges $991.8M in Financing for 17-Property National Portfolio
SAN FRANCISCO — JLL Capital Markets has secured $991.8 million in financing for a 17-property portfolio totaling more than 7 million square feet across seven states, including California, Arizona, Texas, Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia and Massachusetts. The portfolio’s five office assets comprise the majority of the asset’s value, with the remaining properties consisting of nine industrial facilities and three multifamily communities. The commercial property portfolio is leased to a diverse mix of tenants from a variety of industries, including financial services, media, software, government, food, law, internet, e-commerce and healthcare. Further details on the assets were not disclosed. The JLL team worked on behalf of CalSTRS and its advisor, PCCP, to arrange the 10-year, fixed-rate loan with New York Life Insurance Co. Kevin MacKenzie, Bruce Ganong, Brian Torp, Spencer Bergthold, Sam Godfrey, Bercut Smith and Andie Fezell of JLL represented the borrower in the financing.
DALLAS — Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins has issued a shelter-in-place order for residents in response to COVID-19, a directive that outlines what essential services, including residential and commercial construction, may continue. The order went into effect at 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24 and will continue until 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, April 3. In terms of retail, restaurants may provide takeout and delivery services, and retailers such as dry cleaners, convenience stores, liquor stores, hardware stores and auto and bike repair shops may remain open under the directive. As of this writing, Dallas County had reported 169 total cases of COVID-19.
DALLAS — A joint venture between locally based investment firm Realty Capital Partners LLC and multifamily operator BKE Capital LLC has acquired Oak Lawn Heights, a 137-unit apartment community in Oak Lawn area of Dallas. The property offers one- and two-bedroom units and amenities such as a pool, dog park and a resident clubhouse. The new ownership will implement a multimillion-dollar renovation of the unit interiors, adding new appliances, countertops and washers and dryers, as well upgrading exterior spaces. The joint venture, which expects to complete the renovation project within two years, will also rebrand the community as The Maverick at Oak Lawn. The seller was Houston-based investment firm Barvin.