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Office Tenants Prefer Dynamic Workspace with Amenities, Says Coldwell Banker Survey

by John Nelson October 19, 2017

MADISON, N.J. — Physical office space can have a positive influence on its tenant base, which ultimately helps companies attract and retain employees, according to a new survey conducted by Coldwell Banker Commercial Affiliates, a Madison-based company made up of independently owned and operated commercial real estate service practices. The survey uncovered which popular office amenities resonated with respondents to see how office spaces could further improve the functionality of their square footage. “Offices are becoming a center for social activity, and it is important for office commercial real estate to accommodate this,” says Fred Schmidt, president and COO of Coldwell Banker Commercial Affiliates. Working on behalf of Coldwell Banker, Harris Poll surveyed 2,001 adults from Aug. 15-17 as part of the online study. The participating cohort included younger Millennial workers (age 18-29), older Millennials (30-34), Gen Xers (ages 35-49) and Baby Boomers (50-69), to identify worker attitudes toward their current physical workplace and better understand how office space can be optimized to meet worker needs and comfort. The highest concentration of respondents identified themselves as Baby Boomers (a little over 44 percent), followed by Gen Xers, younger Millennials and older Millennials. Overall, the survey found that the most coveted office …

October 19, 2017

California Office Top Stories Western

Northwood Investors Buys 245,786 SF Office Building in Los Angeles for $148M

by Nellie Day October 18, 2017

LOS ANGELES — Northwood Investors has purchased 800 Corporate Pointe, a 245,786-square-foot office building in the Los Angeles submarket of Culver City, for $148 million. The Class A building is situated off Slauson Avenue and Bristol Parkway near State Route 90. The four-story building was developed in 2007. It was 98 percent occupied at the time of sale. The LEED Gold-certified asset houses six tenants within the financial services, media, technology and engineering industries. The acquisition includes an adjacent six-level parking structure. Nearby retail amenities include Westfield Culver City Mall, Runway at Playa Vista and downtown Culver City. “800 Corporate Pointe is one of the two newest and one of the best office buildings in this evolving Culver Pointe park,” says Kevin Shannon, president of NKF’s Capital Markets. “Culver City is drafting off the momentum from Playa Vista and is attracting similar-profile tenants seeking cool environments. The property enjoys a strong tenant roster with attractive returns augmented by its ownership of the parking structure for the adjacent building.” Shannon, along with Ken White, Rob Hannan, Michael Moll and Laura Stumm, represented the seller, Vornado Realty Trust, in this transaction. Northwood, a New York-based real estate investment and management firm, represented …

October 18, 2017

Hospitality Texas Top Stories

The Statler Hotel Reopens in Dallas Following $255M Redevelopment

by Katie Sloan October 17, 2017

DALLAS — The Statler Hotel, an iconic hotel located in downtown Dallas, has reopened as part of the Curio Collection by Hilton following a $255 million redevelopment. The 19-story hotel originally opened in 1956 as one of Conrad Hilton’s first convention properties. Owned and redeveloped by Centurion American Development Group, the hotel offers 219 luxury residences, 159 guest rooms, restaurants and retail. Amenities at The Statler include a rooftop pool; 33,000 square feet of meeting and event space, including entertainment suites, an outdoor garden court, 10 meeting rooms and a 13,154-square-foot grand ballroom; and a fitness center including bowling and games. Restaurants and bars on the property slated to open later this year include Overeasy, an upscale diner; Bourbon & Banter, an underground cocktail lounge; Fine China, a full-service Asian restaurant and cocktail bar; Waterproof, a poolside roof deck bar and lounge; and Scout, a 12,000-square-foot social space serving American food. Dallas-based Aimbridge Hospitality manages The Statler, which Merriman Anderson/Architects designed. Local chef Graham Dodds leads all five of the property’s restaurants. Curio Collection by Hilton launched in 2014, and is a global portfolio of more than 40 upscale hotels and resorts. Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) stock price closed on Monday, …

October 17, 2017

Features Office Top Stories

Strong Tech Sector, Robust Construction Pipeline Influence U.S. Office Fundamentals, Says Cushman & Wakefield

by Camren Skelton October 17, 2017

CHICAGO — A strong tech sector and the effects of a robust construction pipeline influenced U.S. office fundamentals during 2017’s third quarter, according to Cushman & Wakefield. The commercial real estate services firm today released its third quarter statistics, which demonstrated that nationally markets remained stable during the past three months. Overall, though, the strength of these and additional top markets — including Midtown Manhattan and Dallas — was offset by significant negative absorption elsewhere. Out of the 87 markets tracked by Cushman & Wakefield, 27 markets posted a combined total of 5.3 million square feet of negative absorption during the third quarter, a third more than the 3.4 million square feet of negative absorption recorded in the second quarter. “The flow of tenants into new construction is beginning to impact fundamentals in some markets,” says Greenwood. “Developers delivered more than 11 million square feet of office space nationwide during the third quarter. The pipeline of new product is and will remain an important influence on the U.S. office market for the balance of 2017 and beyond.” Currently, Cushman & Wakefield tracks approximately 104 million square feet of new office development — representing 2 percent of total U.S. office inventory — in …

October 17, 2017

California Loans Multifamily Top Stories Western

Greystar Receives $201M Loan to Develop 636-Unit Multifamily Community in San Jose

by Taylor Williams October 16, 2017

SAN JOSE, CALIF. — Greystar has received a $201 million loan for the development of The Reserve, a 636-unit multifamily community that will be located at 897 S. Winchester Blvd. in San Jose. The site previously housed a 216-unit community that was also branded “Reserve.” Demolition of that property began in August. The Reserve will be situated within walking distance of Santana Row, a 42-acre mixed-use development that houses about 70 shops, 20 restaurants and nine spas and salons. In addition, the community will be adjacent to I-280, which provides access to the base offices of Apple, eBay, Google and Netflix, among others. Scheduled for completion in 2020, The Reserve will offer a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units averaging 869 square feet per unit. The project will also feature more than 8,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space and two levels of underground parking. Amenities will include a pool, rooftop lounge, fitness center with yoga rooms, clubhouse with private dining rooms, business center, pet spa and electric car charging stations. Charles Halladay and Jordan Angel of HFF led the debt placement effort. Canadian lender Otéra Capital provided the capital on behalf of Greystar. The South Carolina-based multifamily development and …

October 16, 2017

New York Northeast Office Top Stories

Columbia Property Trust Buys Two Office Properties in Manhattan for $514M

by Nellie Day October 13, 2017

NEW YORK CITY — Columbia Property Trust Inc. (NYSE: CXP) has purchased two office properties in the Chelsea submarket of New York for $514 million. The acquisition includes two adjoining office buildings that total 281,294 square feet at 245-249 W. 17th St., as well as a 165,670-square-foot office building at 218 W. 18th St. The seller was not disclosed. Twitter’s New York headquarters occupies the majority of the boutique buildings on 17th Street. The adjoining buildings include a six-story western tower and a 12-story eastern tower that serves as a showroom for the high-end modern furniture chain Room & Board. The nearby 12-story building on 18th Street houses the New York City headquarters of beverage and lifestyle company Red Bull, along with several other office tenants. This acquisition has allowed Columbia to increase its New York presence to a total of 2.6 million square feet of Class A office space spread throughout seven assets. This represents 44 percent of the trust’s overall portfolio. “Our acquisition of these prime Midtown South buildings allows us to expand within New York, where we already held the largest concentration in our portfolio, and will further establish Columbia as a significant player in Manhattan’s most dynamic …

October 13, 2017

Mixed-Use North Carolina Southeast Top Stories

Eco Group Unveils $800M Mixed-Use Development in Metro Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina

by Camren Skelton October 12, 2017

PITTSBORO, N.C. — Eco Group, a joint venture between John Fugo of Montgomery Carolina LLC and Kirk Bradley of Lee-Moore Capital Co., has unveiled plans for Mosaic, an $800 million mixed-use project in Pittsboro, 30 miles southwest of Raleigh-Durham. Upon full completion, Mosaic will feature over 200,000 square feet of local and regional retailers, restaurants and services including a micro-brewery, specialty grocer and farm-to-table restaurant cluster; a 120-room hotel; 210 apartment units and 125 apartments targeting the 55-plus age group integrated into Veranillo, an active adult art colony; 88,000 square feet of technical and creative office space; 30,000 square feet of recreational and civic amenities including performing arts stages and an amphitheater; and 15,000 square feet of educational space. The 350-acre development will serve as the commercial gateway to Chatham Park, a 7,100-acre community under development in Chatham County. Eco Group is working in partnership with Chatham Park’s developer, Preston Development Co., on the combined vision for the two projects. Upon completion, Chatham Park will feature 22,000 residences along with 22 million square feet of office, research, residential, educational and community space. “With Chatham Park delivering its first homes in spring 2019, Mosaic will offer the ideal amenity hub for …

October 12, 2017

Features Healthcare Top Stories

InterFace Panel: Healthcare Operators Eye Retail Properties

by Taylor Williams October 12, 2017

DALLAS — Fueled by a growing population, a healthy flow of capital from a variety of investment sources and an emerging emphasis on quickness of delivery of services, the American healthcare real estate market is poised for expansion. The heightened demand for both new and old healthcare properties is forcing operators in the sector to consider alternative locations. Healthcare operators are thus finding new real estate opportunities from emerging trends in other property classes, like the spates of store closures in the retail market and the rising popularity of the mixed-use development. For their part, owners and developers of retail and mixed-use assets are embracing the growth of the healthcare sector, whether that means repurposing a strip center to be anchored by a healthcare tenant or integrating a wellness component into blueprints for a new mixed-use project. A quintet of healthcare real estate professionals who represent the provider side of the market came together at the InterFace Healthcare Real Estate conference on Sept. 14 to assess this practice and its future implications on the market. Held at the Westin Galleria hotel in Dallas, the daylong event drew about 240 attendees. Panelist Sid Sanders, senior vice president of real estate management …

October 12, 2017

Arizona Hospitality Loans Multifamily Top Stories Western

Five Star Development Receives $282M Construction Financing for Ritz-Carlton Near Phoenix

by Kristin Harlow October 11, 2017

PARADISE VALLEY, ARIZ. — Five Star Development has received $282 million in construction financing for the next stage of development of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel and Residences in Paradise Valley, located 15 miles northeast of Phoenix. Owned and developed by Five Star, The Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley is part of a master-planned community spanning 122 acres. The property includes a 200-room Ritz-Carlton hotel that will be surrounded by 80 villas, ranging from 1,700 to 4,500 square feet, as well as 39 single-family homes, ranging from 4,500 to 10,000 square feet. Five Star also plans to build luxury townhomes and a shopping and dining destination known as The Palmeraie. The Ritz-Carlton resort will feature a 400-foot pool, spa, fitness center, event space, citrus orchard, herb garden, walking paths and lawn. Bryan Clark and Zack Holderman of HFF arranged the financing. Bank of the Ozarks provided a $210 million senior loan and Starwood Property Trust Inc. provided a $72 million mezzanine loan. Loan proceeds will be used to refinance an existing land loan and construct the hotel and residences. Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Five Star owns and develops projects in multiple real estate asset classes in Arizona, California, Texas and New Mexico. — Kristin Hiller

October 11, 2017

Colorado Mixed-Use Multifamily Top Stories Western

ARA Newmark Brokers $141.5M Sale of 218-Unit Multifamily Community in Denver

by Katie Sloan October 10, 2017

DENVER — ARA Newmark has brokered the $141.5 million sale of Steele Creek, a 218-unit luxury multifamily community located in the Cherry Creek neighborhood of Denver. The community offers studio, one- and two-bedroom units. Shared amenities include a rooftop deck with an infinity pool, spa, fireplace, cabanas, daybeds, high-end grills and dining areas; a clubroom with billiards and a virtual golf/sports simulator; and a business lounge. The property also features ground-floor retail space leased to Matsuhisa Restaurant, AT&T and Drybar. The 12-story development is located across the street from Cherry Creek Shopping Center, home to over 160 retailers including Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Macy’s and Restoration Hardware. Terrance Hunt, Shane Ozment, Jeff Hawks, Doug Andrews and Chris Cowan of ARA Newmark represented the seller, Denver-based real estate investment company BMC Investments, in the transaction. The buyer was not disclosed. — Katie Sloan

October 10, 2017

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