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Colliers Brokers $9M Sale of Two Mixed-Use Properties in La Jolla, California

by Amy Works February 28, 2019

LA JOLLA, CALIF. — Colliers International San Diego Region has arranged the sale of two adjacent mixed-use properties in downtown La Jolla. Located at 7527-7535 and 7545-7553 Girard Ave., the assets sold for a combined total of $9 million. Bill Shrader of Colliers International San Diego Region’s Urban Property Team represented the seller of both properties, Rancho Girard LLC. Shrader also represented the buyer, YDNL LLC, of 7527-7535 Girard Ave., while Michael McNally of Pacific Commercial Management represented the undisclosed buyer of 7545-7553 Girard Ave. The 7545-7553 Girard Ave. property is a 7,649-square-foot restaurant and retail building occupied by Harry’s Coffee Shop and Everett Stunz. Situated on a 9,749-square-foot lot, the building at 7527-7535 Girard Ave. features two residential apartments and long-term retail tenants, including Dewhurst & Associates and Salon Spruce, among others.

February 28, 2019

California Development Industrial Self-Storage Western

Westport Properties Buys Land Parcel in Los Angeles to Develop 152,000 SF Self-Storage Facility

by Amy Works February 28, 2019

LOS ANGELES — Irvine, Calif.-based Westport Properties has acquired a 2.2-acre land parcel, located at 4800-4830 Valley Blvd. in Los Angeles’ Eastside submarket, for $5.4 million. The company plans to develop a three-story, 152,000-square-foot US Storage Centers self-storage facility on the site. Ben Spinner of DAUM Commercial Real Estate Services represented the buyer, while James Vu and Michael Collins, also of DAUM, represented the private seller in the deal. Westport Properties recently completed a self-storage facility at 2500 W. Hellman Ave. in Alhambra, Calif., and is currently underway on a development at 1901 W. El Segundo Blvd. in Compton, Calif.

February 28, 2019

California Features Multifamily Walker & Dunlop Western Western Feature Archive

Expect Multifamily Debt Market to Grow Overall in 2019, Says Walker & Dunlop’s Jeff Burns

by Taylor Williams February 28, 2019

SAN DIEGO — While agency volume may decrease slightly in 2019 due to tougher energy conservation standards in green lending programs offered by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the multifamily debt market overall is expected to grow this year, according to a veteran mortgage banker. Jeff Burns, managing director at Walker & Dunlop’s Walnut Creek, Calif., office, spoke to REBusinessOnline at the MBA 2019 Commercial Real Estate Finance/Multifamily Housing Convention & Expo. The event, held at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, took place Feb. 10-13. Although the 10-year Treasury yield is down about 50 basis points since reaching 3.2 percent in early November, most economists expect long-term rates to rise in 2019. (Investor worries over trade conflicts, a volatile equities market and falling oil prices led to a precipitous drop in the yield on the benchmark Treasury note.) Burns, who is responsible for new loan origination in California and the western United States, discussed trends in agency lending as well as the state of the multifamily market. What follows are his edited responses: Rebusinessonline.com: What trends are you seeing in agency financing for the multifamily sector in the western region? Jeff Burns: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac continue to …

February 28, 2019

California Development Multifamily Student Housing Western

UC Davis, University Student Living Break Ground on 3,300-Bed Residential Complex

by Amy Works February 27, 2019

DAVIS, CALIF. — A public-private partnership between the University of California, Davis and University Student Living has broken ground on a student housing complex that will add 3,300 beds to the university’s West Village neighborhood. The first 1,000 beds of the project are expected for completion in fall 2020. The joint venture recently announced the closing of $575 million in financing, which comes from the proceeds of a tax-exempt bond sale. The new complex, set on 34 acres, will comprise nine four-story apartment buildings along with indoor and outdoor community space and recreational fields. A 10,000-square-foot community building will house a fitness center, multipurpose room and student support services. The development team includes general contractor CBG Building Co. and architect Stantec. When complete, the new apartment communities at West Village will be owned by the non-profit Collegiate Housing Foundation, which will hold the ground lease from the University of California. University Student Living is the student housing arm of The Michaels Organization, a residential real estate firm with full-service capabilities in development, property management, finance and construction.

February 27, 2019

California Development Industrial Western

Dermody Properties Buys 19-Acre Inland Empire Site to Develop 411,330 SF Distribution Facility

by Amy Works February 27, 2019

RIALTO, CALIF. — Dermody Properties has acquired a 19-acre site in Rialto for the development of LogistiCenter at Rialto I. Terms of the transaction were not released. The 411,330-square-foot distribution facility will feature 36-foot clear heights, a 185-foot concrete truck court, 49 dock-high doors, 77 truck trailer spots and 245 auto parking stalls. Dermody Properties selected HPA as the architect and Fullmer Construction as the general contractor for the project. The company plans to begin construction soon on the property, with delivery slated for December. The facility is situated within Renaissance Rialto Business Park, which is home to Amazon, Target, Under Armour, Ozburn-Hessey Logistics, Niagara Bottling, Medlin Industries, Monster Energy, Distribution Alternatives and Lifetime Brands. Darla Longo and Barbara Perrier of CBRE represented all parties in the sale. Dan De La Paz, David Consani and Jim Koenig, also of CBRE, will be the leasing brokers for the project.

February 27, 2019

Acquisitions California Retail Western

Progressive Real Estate Brokers $4.6M Sale of Gas Station, Convenience Store in California

by Amy Works February 27, 2019

HESPERIA, CALIF. — Progressive Real Estate Partners has directed the sale of a free-standing gas station and convenience store, located at 16815 Main St. in Hesperia. An Orange County, Calif.-based private investor sold the property to a Nevada-based private investor for $4.6 million. Encompassing a 1-acre site, the transaction included an eight-pump ARCO Gas Station and a 2,500-square-foot AM/PM Convenience Store. The building was built in the late 1980s. Victor Buendia of Progressive Real Estate Partners represented the seller and buyer in the deal.

February 27, 2019

Acquisitions California Multifamily Retail Western

Levin Johnston Brokers Two Property Sales in the California’s East Bay Totaling $23.4M

by Amy Works February 26, 2019

HAYWARD AND SAN LEANDRO, CALIF. — Levin Johnston of Marcus & Millichap has directed two property sales, totaling $23.4 million, in the East Bay area of San Francisco. In the first deal, Levin Johnston, Adam Levin and Eymon Binesh of Marcus & Millichap brokered the acquisition of Stratford Village Center, located at 1641-1645 Industrial Parkway West in Hayward. A private buyer acquired the property for $12.9 million. Originally constructed in 2003 and 2004, Stratford Village Center features 40,852 square feet of retail space. At the time of sale, the property was 100 percent occupied by a variety of tenants, including Starbucks Coffee, Subway, Fremont Bank, Straw Hat Pizza, DaVita Inc., Select Staffing, CosmoProf and Manheim Inc. In the second transaction, Levin and Johnston represented the buyer and seller, both local apartment owners, in a $10.5 million multifamily transaction. Located at 15977 Maubert Ave. in San Leandro, The Maubert Apartments is a garden-style apartment community comprising four buildings offering a total of 34 apartments in a mix of two-bedroom/two-bath and one-bedroom/one-bath flats. On-site amenities include a gated and secured entryway, private balconies, assigned covered parking and on-site laundry.

February 26, 2019

Acquisitions California Multifamily Western

Trion Properties Sells 97-Unit Willow Glen Apartments in San Diego for $17.9M

by Amy Works February 26, 2019

SAN DIEGO — Trion Properties has completed the disposition of Willow Glen Apartments, located in the Rolando/College Area submarket of San Diego. Bernard Xavier acquired the property for $17.9 million. Located at 3635 College Ave., Willow Glen Apartments features 97 units, high-speed internet and free Wi-Fi for residents. Trion purchased the property in June 2015 for $9.6 million and implemented $2.2 million in capital improvements and rebranding. Renovations included the installation of quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and new cabinetry in each of the units. Exterior upgrades include a revamped façade with new paint, as well as the integration of low-water and drought-tolerant landscaping to minimize operating costs and improve the sustainability of the property. Peter Scepanovic and Corey McHenry of Colliers International represented the seller in the deal.

February 26, 2019

Acquisitions California Loans Multifamily Western

HFF Arranges Sale of, Financing for 333-Unit Multifamily Property in Metro San Diego

by Amy Works February 25, 2019

LA JOLLA, CALIF. — HFF has directed the sale of Regents La Jolla, a mid-rise multifamily property located at 9253 Regents Road in La Jolla. LaSalle Investment Management sold the property to Raintree Partners for an undisclosed price, but free and clear of existing financing. Charles Halladay and Chris Collins of HFF worked on behalf of the new owner to secure 10-year, fixed-rate financing with Pacific Life Insurance Co. Hunter Combs and Sean Deasy, also of HFF, represented the seller in the transaction. Completed in 2000, Regents La Jolla consists of nine four-story buildings and a single-story cabana building that feature a total of 333 apartments in a mix of one- and two-bedroom units averaging 966 square feet. Situated on 8.5 acres, the community features two swimming pools, a fitness center, sports lounge, movie theatre and professional entertaining kitchen. At the time of sale, the asset was 96 percent occupied. Additionally, the property is part of a 574-home development that includes 241 condominium units, which were not included in the sale.

February 25, 2019

California Development Hospitality Western

Three-Company Partnership to Develop 173-Key Moxy Hotel in Oakland

by Amy Works February 25, 2019

OAKLAND, CALIF. — A partnership between EJF Capital, San Francisco-based Tidewater Capital and Minneapolis-based Graves Hospitality plans to develop Marriott International’s new Moxy hotel in the Uptown neighborhood of Oakland. EJF is providing equity capital for the project primarily from EJF OpZone Fund I LP, a fund formed by the global alternative asset manager to invest in new construction projects within opportunity zones. Slated to open in 2021, the hotel will feature 173 guest rooms, high-speed Wi-Fi and an active lobby with bar and lounge areas. The $50 million investment is expected to generate 50 permanent jobs for the Uptown Oakland area, which qualifies as an Opportunity Zone under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Acts of 2017. Moxy is Marriott’s newest brand and is a three-star boutique hotel targeted toward millennials. There are currently 14 Moxy hotels in operation in the United States, 39 in Europe and three in Asia.

February 25, 2019

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