By Dan Blackwell, Executive Vice President, CBRE Demand for multifamily properties in Orange County continues to show great strength. This is driven by steady rent collections and favorable interest rates as apartments in the region have performed well during the pandemic. As investors look to buy stable, income-producing assets in Southern California, the focus on the multifamily sector in our region has intensified. We have witnessed increasing interest from first-time buyers over the past few weeks, in addition to continued interest from 1031 exchange investors and those who sat on the sidelines during much of 2020. This demand is buoyed by willing lenders offering favorable interest rates in the low 3 percent range due to the area’s excellent rent collection track record. Most buyers are looking for 50 percent to 60 percent leverage, with in-place capitalization rates typically ranging between 3.75 percent and 4.25 percent, depending on location. However, given the limited supply, we are seeing buyers bid pricing higher and cap rates compressing for many assets. Private investors continue to be the predominate buyers, mainly driven by the need for diversification and a stable cash flow. We are receiving more requests from LA County investors that may have sold a multifamily …
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CARLSBAD, CALIF. — CBRE has arranged the sale of an industrial and R&D property in Carlsbad for $19.4 million, or $253 per square foot. A private, Los Angeles-based buyer acquired the property as part of a 1031 exchange. CBRE represented the private seller, also based in Los Angeles, in the transaction. The 76,767-square-foot property comprises three buildings, which were fully leased at the time of the sale to a mix of companies specializing in life science, medical devices and research and development. The project features collaborative space, including an open-air courtyard connecting the buildings. The asset is adjacent to Palomar Airport Road, a major east-west thoroughfare that averages over 32,000 cars per day. The property sits two miles east of I-5, connecting Carlsbad to the rest of San Diego County.
Cushman & Wakefield Brokers 96,505 SF Lease Transaction at Roseville Innovation Park Near Sacramento
ROSEVILLE, CALIF. — Global health care company Penumbra has expanded into an additional 96,505 square feet of Class A office and lab space at Roseville Innovation Park in Roseville, approximately 16 miles northeast of Sacramento. The new lease at 620 Roseville Parkway will bring Penumbra’s total occupancy within the business park to over 254,000 square feet of Class A space. Penumbra initially leased approximately 157,000 square feet in the neighboring 630 Roseville Parkway building in 2018. Cushman & Wakefield’s Sacramento office represented the landlord in the transaction. Roseville Innovation Park is jointly owned by Farallon Real Estate Partners and Strada Investment Group. The business park is a Class A campus offering numerous amenities, including retail, entertainment and residences within a short distance. Penumbra also has exclusive access to a newly installed outdoor recreation, dining, and break-out space at its 630 Roseville Parkway address. Headquartered in Alameda, Calif., Penumbra is a healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need.
MOORPARK, CALIF. — Amazon has signed a long-term lease to occupy a 202,421-square-foot industrial building in the Ventura County submarket of Moorpark, about 48 miles northwest of Los Angeles. DAUM Commercial Real Estate Services, along with Donald J. Thordarson Inc., secured the lease on behalf of the owner, Transwestern Development Co. Transwestern also manages the building. Cushman & Wakefield represented Amazon in the lease negotiations. The property features 16 dock-high positions, a clear height of 24 feet and a secure fenced yard with parking that can accommodate up to 405 cars. The location offers close proximity to California State Routes 118 and 23, providing ease-of-access throughout the Southern California region. The asset was recently refurbished, providing the tenant with the necessary space for its last-mile operations.
IDEAL Capital Group Acquires Vintage at SLO Multifamily Property in San Luis Obispo, California for $51M
by Amy Works
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIF. — IDEAL Capital Group has purchased Vintage at SLO, an apartment community located at 3554 Ranch House Road in San Luis Obispo, for $51 million. The seller was a joint venture between Newport Beach, Calif.-based Capstone Commercial Properties and Robbins | Reed. Completed in 2021, the 91,749-square-foot Vintage at SLO consists of seven three-story buildings offering a total of 105 apartments, with an average unit size of 874 square feet. Community amenities include a resort-style pool, fitness center, dog washing station and 161 parking spaces. Stew Watson, Dean Zander and Jef Henderson of CBRE represented the seller in the deal.
MORENO VALLEY, CALIF. — Newmark has arranged the sale of Lakeshore Village Marketplace, a neighborhood shopping center located in Moreno Valley. A Southern California-based private party acquired the retail property from an entity doing business as Lakeshore Plaza Holdings LLC for $8.3 million. Situated at 23575 Sunnymead Parkway, Lakeshore Village Marketplace features 80,000 square feet of retail space. The transaction also includes a 2.3-acre land parcel adjacent to the retail center. Lakeshore Village Marketplace has maintained a steady 87 percent occupancy rate to tenants including Armando’s Mexican Restaurant, Espresso & Cupcake Café, S Bar & Grill, Oishii Sushi, Del Taco and Jack in the Box. Mario Alvarez Jr. and Pablo Rodriguez of Newmark represented the seller in the deal.
IRVINE, CALIF. — Alere Property Group has purchased an industrial property located at 8710-8750 Research Drive in Irvine. A private investor sold the asset for an undisclosed price. Constructed in 2005, the 35,475-square-foot building features 20-foot clear heights, two dock-high loading positions, three ground-level doors and 12,000 square feet of office space. The Class A warehouse building is divisible to accommodate multiple tenants. Currently, a manufacturer of technological equipment for industrial machinery occupies the building. Todd Marten and Trent Walker of Voit Real Estate Services represented the seller and buyer in the deal.
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Growing Southern California Industrial Demand Creates Shifts in Strategy, Outlook
Industrial real estate in Southern California has become what one might conservatively call a “fast-paced atmosphere.” The presence of multiple offers, sellers pushing up values and buyers continuing to chase deals have made for constantly increasing values and activity. Christopher J. Destino, SIOR, principal at Lee & Associates, spoke to REBusinessOnline about making strategic decisions in this unusual environment. REBusiness: What is the forecast for demand in industrial properties in Southern California? Destino: The future of demand in the area is very strong, with developers seeking new sites aggressively and underwriting steady future rent growth over the next couple of years. A lot of that is driven by e-commerce, and there’s still so much room to grow in the e-commerce world. E-commerce accounted for approximately 13.6 percent of retail sales in the first quarter of 2021 (a number that is steadily increasing). There is still a lot of room for that percent to increase, and that’s what is driving most industrial demand. REBusiness: What are the types of tenants have the most demand for space right now? Destino: The big three are distribution companies, contractors and service-type industries. There is a still a small manufacturing base, but those are the …
Irvine Co. Begins Construction of Final Phase of Spectrum Terrace Office Development in Irvine, California
by Amy Works
IRVINE, CALIF. — Irvine Co. has started construction for the third and final phase of Spectrum Terrace, an office development located at the intersection of the 405, 5 and 133 freeways in Irvine. The final phase of the project will feature three four-story buildings totaling more than 345,000 square feet of Class A office space. Completion is slated for August 2022. Spectrum Terrace’s buildings are arranged in three terraced office neighborhoods that are adjacent to coastal wilderness and a 1.5-mile jogging/walking trail. The development also offers The Commons, an outdoor gathering area with shaded workspaces for meetings, breaks or small events; a private, resort-style fitness center; Terrace Kitchen + Bar; and Venue, a fully equipped meeting and event space for up to 100 people. The property also features an Olympic-length pool, poolside cabanas, high-end locker rooms and grab-and-go food offerings. Spectrum Terrace is currently 80 percent leased. Tenants include Alteryx, CoStar Group, iHerb, Kajabi and RSM.
By Bob Caudill, Executive Vice President, Colliers International From public and private funding increases to the demand created by the COVID-19 pandemic and the vaccine rollout combatting it, the life sciences sector is continuing to see a significant increase in interest from both developers and investors across the country. Rapid growth in advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMP) science, which includes gene therapy, is also driving demand for lab and manufacturing space from both early and mid-stage biotech companies. All-important leasing data points, such as vacancy and net absorption, further compare favorably to the challenged office market, suggesting even more positive days are ahead for this sector. Orange County boasts world-class life sciences innovations and is continuing to grow its educational, employment and investment footprint. Given the amount of medical device and diagnostic equipment companies in Orange County that occupy office, research and development and industrial properties, life sciences has now become the largest industry in the market. In fact, Biocom’s 2020 California Economic Impact Report has Orange County generating $37.2 billion in economic activity and supporting more than 150,000 jobs. Orange County’s growth is attributed to several factors, such as UC Irvine’s $1 billion expansion of its Medical and Health Sciences Complex. UC …