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TMG Partners, KKR Acquire Office Building in Downtown Oakland for $255M

by John Nelson December 4, 2018

OAKLAND, CALIF. — TMG Partners and KKR have purchased 1221 City Center, an office tower in downtown Oakland that houses the global headquarters of Clorox. The sales price was not disclosed, but the San Francisco Business Times reports the Swiss financial giant UBS AG (NYSE: UBS) sold the office tower for $255 million. The business publication also reports that this is the third time that the 24-story building has traded in the past six years. In 2012, Clorox Co. sold the asset for $110 million. Located at the intersection of Broadway and 12th Street, the 522,000-square-foot office building was 99 percent leased at the time of sale to various tenants, including Union Bank, Stanford Health Care, Wells Fargo Bank and Parsons Brinkeroff. The LEED-Platinum certified building offers direct access to Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) in its lobby, one of only three Oakland office buildings with that amenity. The property also features panoramic views of the Oakland skyline and the Bay, as well as onsite retail amenities, bike lockers, showers and parking. This acquisition is the second transaction by TMG and KKR in Oakland this year, following the purchase of 1330 Broadway in July. KKR is making the investment through …

December 4, 2018

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Hines to Develop 57-Story Office Tower in Chicago for Salesforce’s Regional Headquarters

by Taylor Williams December 3, 2018

CHICAGO — A partnership led by national development firm Hines has released plans for Salesforce Tower Chicago, a 57-story office tower that will serve as the new regional headquarters for Salesforce (NYSE: CRM). The San Francisco-based software firm is expected to bring 1,000 jobs to Chicago in connection with the project. Salesforce Tower Chicago will be located in the city’s River North area at the site formerly known as Wolf Point South, which houses several other office skyscrapers. Designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli, the project is slated for completion by 2023. Salesforce, one of the nation’s fastest-growing software companies that employs more than 32,000 people, will occupy about 500,000 square feet at the property, according to The Chicago Tribune. Salesforce opened in Chicago in 2012 and currently employs about 1,400 people in the Windy City. The total price of the project was not disclosed, but the newspaper also reported that Salesforce could receive as much as $41.5 million in tax credits if the company meets certain job creation and capital investment criteria. “Chicago is the Midwest’s largest city with a global and economic force that attracts a wealth of talent and international business,” said Tyler Prince, executive vice president at Salesforce. “We …

December 3, 2018

Development Georgia Mixed-Use Southeast Top Stories

GID, North American Properties to Develop 8 MSF Mixed-Use Project in Atlanta

by Kristin Harlow November 30, 2018

ATLANTA — GID and North American Properties (NAP) have formed a joint venture to develop High Street Atlanta, an 8 million-square-foot mixed-use project in Atlanta’s Dunwoody neighborhood. At full buildout, the development will include approximately 1,500 apartment units, 1,500 condominiums, 400 hotel rooms, 400,000 square feet of retail space and 400,000 square feet of office space. The transit-oriented project will encompass 10 city blocks with open spaces for events. “By investing in the space between the buildings, the street-level gathering places where community and social collisions happen organically, we create a fundamentally different shopping experience than e-commerce,” says Mark Toro, managing partner of NAP. GID will serve as master developer, while NAP will lead retail leasing, marketing, community engagement and retail property management. Construction on the project’s first phase is expected to begin in late 2019. GID is a privately held and fully integrated real estate organization that develops, owns and operates a portfolio of properties valued at more than $15 billion. Cincinnati-based NAP is a privately held real estate operating and development company that has acquired, developed and managed more than $7 billion of properties nationwide. In Atlanta, NAP developed the $1 billion Avalon in Alpharetta and is currently underway …

November 30, 2018

Acquisitions Multifamily Top Stories

Investcorp Acquires National Multifamily Portfolio for $311M

by Alex Tostado November 29, 2018

HOUSTON, SALT LAKE CITY AND TAMPA, FLA. — Investcorp’s New York City office has acquired six multifamily properties for a total of $311 million. Three of the properties are in Houston and comprise 1,392 units; one property is in Salt Lake City featuring 253 units; and two properties are in Tampa, comprising 1,231 units. All six properties are garden-style apartment communities. Investcorp did not release the specific names of the communities. “The U.S. multifamily sector continues to present attractive opportunities, and we are pleased to announce the addition of these six properties to our U.S. real estate portfolio,” says Rishi Kapoor, co-CEO of Investcorp. “These investments underscore our commitment to increasing Investcorp’s footprint in the U.S. market, a key driver of the firm’s overall growth strategy and a market on which we will be incredibly focused in 2019.” Investcorp now owns more than 13,000 multifamily units in the U.S. “Multifamily has always been a strong area of focus for Investcorp, and this portfolio is fully aligned with our strategy of investing in core-plus U.S. real estate,” says Michael Moriarty, principal in real estate investment at Investcorp. Investcorp is an international alternative investment firm based in Bahrain. The company employs approximately 390 people …

November 29, 2018

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Carroll Organization, PGIM Acquire $600M, 13-Property Multifamily Portfolio in Southeast

by David Cohen November 28, 2018

ATLANTA — Carroll Organization and PGIM Real Estate have acquired three multifamily portfolios in the metro areas of Raleigh-Durham, N.C.; Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.; and Charleston, S.C. valued at $600 million. The combined properties total 4,043 residential units. The three acquisitions by the joint venture include an eight-property, 2,883-unit portfolio in Raleigh-Durham; a two-property, 480-unit portfolio in Ponte Vedra Beach; and a three-property, 680-unit portfolio in Charleston. The sellers and price were not disclosed. “These latest portfolio acquisitions are consistent with PGIM Real Estate’s strategy to pursue workforce housing investments in well-located, pro-business metropolitan markets with a limited supply of apartments and a robust demand for affordable housing options,” said Alfonso Munk, Americas chief investment officer for PGIM Real Estate. “Our ongoing partnership with Carroll Organization will enable us to create an enhanced living experience for the residents at these 13 communities, while delivering compelling, supply-resistant investment opportunities to our investors.” The acquisitions were led by Jim Mehalso, Atlanta-based managing director and head of Southeast Transactions at PGIM Real Estate, and Josh Champion, president and chief investment officer for Atlanta-based Carroll Organization. The transactions mark the fifth joint venture between PGIM Real Estate and Carroll Organization since December 2017. To …

November 28, 2018

Healthcare Loans Top Stories

Capital One Provides $329.6M Refinancing for Two Medical Office Portfolios

by Taylor Williams November 27, 2018

MCLEAN, VA. — Virginia-based Capital One has provided $329.6 million in loans for the refinancing of two medical office portfolios totaling 56 properties in various markets around the country. The borrower in both deals was a joint venture between Kayne Anderson Real Estate and MB Real Estate Healthcare. In the first transaction, Capital One provided a $107 million adjustable-rate loan for the refinancing of a medical office portfolio comprising 20 properties totaling 789,000 square feet. The portfolio consists of eight on-campus facilities, 11 off-campus facilities, and one adjacent to a hospital campus. In the second transaction, Capital One provided a $222.6 million adjustable-rate loan for the refinancing of a 36-property medical office portfolio. Specific property types and names within this portfolio were not disclosed. Since 2012, Capital One has executed more than 40 transactions for the Kayne Anderson/MBRE Healthcare joint venture. “This deal is an extension of a long line of transactions we’ve closed for Kayne Anderson and MBRE Healthcare,” says Erik Tellefson, managing director of Capital One Healthcare Real Estate. “Our relationship and understanding of their goals were critical in developing a financing solution that aligns with the strategic plans for the portfolio.” Kayne Anderson Real Estate invests in …

November 27, 2018

Acquisitions Maryland Southeast Student Housing Top Stories

Greystar, Rockpoint Group Sell Student Housing Community Near University of Maryland for $235M

by John Nelson November 26, 2018

COLLEGE PARK, MD. — Joint venture partners Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC and Rockpoint Group have sold University View, a 1,573-bed student housing community located adjacent to the University of Maryland in College Park. The $235 million sale marks the largest single-asset student housing trade in U.S. history, according to Greystar. Jaclyn Fitts, William Vonderfecht and Casey Schaefer of CBRE National Student Housing, along with William Roohan and Michael Muldowney of CBRE’s Washington, D.C., office, represented Greystar and Rockpoint in the sale. The buyer was undisclosed. Charleston, S.C.-based apartment management and investment firm Greystar and Boston-based real estate private equity firm Rockpoint Group purchased University View in 2016 and have since upgraded the interiors of all 507 units, as well as the property’s common areas. “The acquisition, investment in and sale of University View exemplify the power of Greystar’s value-add strategy,” says Kevin Kaberna, executive director and leader of Greystar’s U.S. Investment platform. “We were able to perform considerable interior upgrades while maintaining affordable rents for students.” University View is connected to the University of Maryland via a pedestrian bridge crossing Paint Branch, a 14-mile tributary of the Northeast Branch that flows to the Anacostia River. The property also features …

November 26, 2018

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Hollenbach-Oakley to Develop 600-Acre Office Campus Near Louisville

by David Cohen November 21, 2018

JEFFERSONVILLE, IND. — Commercial real estate developer Hollenbach-Oakley LLC has unveiled plans for a 600-acre office campus at the River Ridge Commerce Center in Jeffersonville, located just across the Ohio River from Louisville, Ky. The project will be completed in two phases, the first 300 acres being developed as the River Ridge Gateway Office Campus. The remaining 300 acres will be developed as the River Ridge Research Campus. The River Ridge Development Authority recently approved the master development agreement. “This is a real game-changer for River Ridge,” says Jerry Acy, executive director of the River Ridge Development Authority. “To date, most of the development at the center has been logistics, manufacturing and warehousing jobs. We love the firms that are here, but the office and research park will be the perfect complement and draw a different type of employer to River Ridge.” The office campus will remain part of River Ridge Commerce Center and the River Ridge Development Authority will continue to develop significant infrastructure, such as roads, sidewalks and gutters. Hollenbach-Oakley will develop the office buildings and handle the sales and leasing efforts, as well as maintaining the campus infrastructure. Of the 6,000 acres in the River Ridge Commerce …

November 21, 2018

Company News Northeast Pennsylvania Retail Top Stories

David’s Bridal Files for Chapter 11, Says Its More Than 300 Stores Will Remain Open

by John Nelson November 20, 2018

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA. — Wedding dress retailer David’s Bridal has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The Conshohocken-based company says it plans to keep its more than 300 David’s Bridal stores and online platform open and operating without disruption. According to Monday’s announcement, “orders will arrive on time and bridal appointments will not be impacted” as the company says it has sufficient liquidity to operate during the court-supervised restructuring process. David’s Bridal announced on Nov. 15 its restructuring support agreement (RSA) with the vast majority of its term loan lenders, senior noteholders and equity holders. The filing of Chapter 11 is the next step in the RSA, which David’s Bridal says will reduce the company’s debt by more than $400 million. “The plan will allow us to reduce our debt significantly while continuing to run our business as usual,” says Scott Key, CEO of David’s Bridal. “We will be able to move through the court process very quickly. And in the end, we will be able to allocate even more of our resources toward making strategic investments in digital technologies and talent that will drive long-term growth and operational excellence at David’s Bridal.” Real Estate Implications While David’s Bridal says it …

November 20, 2018

Civic Development Midwest Minnesota Top Stories

Tutor Perini, C.S. McCrossan Awarded $799.5M Light Rail Project in Minneapolis

by Taylor Williams November 19, 2018

MINNEAPOLIS — A joint venture between a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based Tutor Perini Corp. (NYSE: TPC) and Minnesota-based C.S. McCrossan has been awarded a $799.5 million construction contract from the Metropolitan Council for the Southwest Light Rail Transit project in Minneapolis. According to local media sources, the project carries a total price tag of about $2 billion, about half of which stems from federal funding. In addition, the project could create as many as 7,500 construction jobs. As the largest public infrastructure deal in Minnesota’s history, the regional project will deliver a 14.5-mile extension of the METRO Green Line. In addition to new light rail infrastructure, the project will deliver 44 bridges, two cut-and-cover tunnels and 16 new light rail stations. The new line will connect the southwestern suburb of Eden Prairie to downtown Minneapolis. New rail stations will also service the suburbs of Edina, Hopkins and Minnetonka. “This news is long-awaited and hard-earned,” Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton said last week. “The Southwest Light Rail Transit project is a critical economic development project. When complete, it will improve many thousands of lives from Eden Prairie to North Minneapolis. It will create new jobs, reduce highway congestion, and better connect Minnesotans to one …

November 19, 2018

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