California

Merlone Geier Partners Purchases 77,276 SF Shopping Center in California for $29.7M

by Amy Works June 4, 2018

FULLERTON, CALIF. — Merlone Geier Partners has purchased College Plaza Shopping Center from a private investor for $29.7 million. Located at 2400-2520 E. Chapman Ave. in Fullerton, the 77,276-square-foot shopping center was constructed in 1962 and renovated in 1998. Goodwill and 99 Cents Only anchored the property, which was 73 percent occupied at the time of sale. However, Goodwill vacated during the sales process. Geoff Tranchina, CJ Kodani and Scott Burns of JLL represented the seller, while Merlone Geier represented itself in the deal.

June 4, 2018

California Loans Retail Western

Newmark Secures $28M Loan for NorthPointe Shopping Center in Modesto, California

by Amy Works June 4, 2018

MODESTO, CALIF. — Newmark has placed $28 million in long-term, fixed-rate non-recourse financing for NorthPointe Shopping Center located on Pelandale Avenue in Modesto. The name of the borrower was not disclosed. Save Mart Supermarket anchors the 180,300-square-foot shopping center. Additional tenants include Cost Plus World Market, Starbucks Coffee, Jamba Juice, Verizon Wireless and H&R Block. Mitchell Zeemont of Newmark arranged the 15-year, fixed-rate term loan with a 30-year amortization schedule. One of the firm’s correspondent life insurance company lenders, Genworth Life Insurance Co., provided the capital.

June 4, 2018

Acquisitions California Retail Western

Faris Lee Negotiates $10.5M Sale of Retail Property in Palmdale, California

by Amy Works June 4, 2018

PALMDALE, CALIF. — Faris Lee Investments has arranged the sale of a newly constructed, single-tenant retail building located at 40022 10th St. West in Palmdale. Southern California-based HFC/PRP Palmdale sold the property to Valuerock Investments Partners for $10.5 million. Built in 2017, the 54,942-square-foot building is located within the Destination 0-Eight Power Center. Hobby Lobby fully occupies the building. Jeff Conover and Christopher DePierro of Faris Lee Investments represented the seller and buyer in the deal.

June 4, 2018

California Civic Development Top Stories Western

Delta Unveils $1.86B Terminal Upgrade Project at LAX

by Taylor Williams June 4, 2018

LOS ANGELES — Delta Airlines, in a partnership with Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), has unveiled plans for the $1.86 billion Sky Way project at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The undertaking calls for upgrades to two of the existing domestic terminals, as well as the Tom Bradley International Terminal, and delivery of infrastructure that connects the hubs. Construction of the project is scheduled to begin this fall. Upon completion, the terminals will offer a greater capacity for security screening with automated lanes, as well as more gate-area seating. Terminals 2 and 3 will feature 27-gate complexes with a secure connection to the international terminal. “LAX is one of the most important hubs in our network where we operate more than 170 daily flights and connect more passengers to our partner airlines than anywhere else in the U.S,” said Delta CEO Ed Bastian. “The Delta Sky Way at LAX project is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in and transform the airport experience in partnership with LAWA and the City of Los Angeles.” Delta, which launched a new slate of retail and dining options for Terminal 3 in December 2017, will continue to adjust the shopping and restaurant options at the …

June 4, 2018

California Loans Multifamily Western

CIT Group Arranges $107.5M in Financing for 333-Unit Multifamily Project in Oakland

by Amy Works June 1, 2018

OAKLAND, CALIF. — CIT Group’s Real Estate Finance division was the sole lead arranger for a $107.5 million construction loan for Station on 12th, a 333-unit multifamily project in downtown Oakland. The borrower is a joint venture between a Brookfield-sponsored private real estate fund and The Martin Group, the developer and operating partner for the project.

June 1, 2018

California Development Restaurant Retail Western

Howard CDM, SteelCraft Break Ground on Outdoor Urban Eatery in Bellflower, California

by Amy Works June 1, 2018

BELLFLOWER, CALIF. — Developer Howard CDM, along with SteelCraft founder Kimberly Gros and Bellflower Mayor Ray Bunton, has broken ground on SteelCraft Bellflower, an outdoor urban eatery located at 16500 Bellflower Blvd. in Bellflower. Comprised of repurposed shipping containers, SteelCraft Bellflower will feature 12,500 square feet, totaling 14 shipping containers and approximately 400 seats. Studio One Eleven and Turpin Design Group are serving as architect and kitchen designer, respectively, for the project. When completed in this fall, the development will bring nine new businesses to the downtown area: five food offerings, craft beer, wine, coffee and dessert. The coffee and dessert operators will be open to the street to accommodate street traffic, as well as SteelCraft Bellflower patrons. The current tenant roster includes: Ten Mile Brewing – A pet- and kid-friendly space opening its satellite taproom at SteelCraft Bellflower. Solid Coffee Roasters – The Artesia, Calif.-based company roasts its own beans in-house for fresh pour-overs and Nitro Cold Brews. Cassidy’s Corner – The bakery will serve freshly baked bagels, bagel bites, sandwiches, fresh-pressed juices and acai bowls all day. The Standing Room – Lowell Bakke’s restaurant, which earned him a cult following, will open its third location at SteelCraft Bellflower. …

June 1, 2018

California Healthcare Loans Office Western

CIT Funds $15.3M Acquisition Loan for Medical Office Building in San Diego

by Amy Works May 31, 2018

SAN DIEGO — CIT Group’s Healthcare Finance business, part of the Commercial Finance division, has funded a $15.3 million loan to finance the purchase of Coast Medical Center, a medical office building in San Diego. The borrower is a joint venture between Kayne Anderson and MB Real Estate. Situated 10 miles from downtown San Diego, the four-story building is occupied by a variety of healthcare tenants offering a range of medical services, including surgery, urology, orthopedics and dentistry.

May 31, 2018

Acquisitions California Industrial Mixed-Use Office Western

Irvine Co. Acquires 127,000 SF Mixed-Use Building in Irvine, California

by Amy Works May 30, 2018

IRVINE, CALIF. — Newport Beach, Calif.-based Irvine Co. has purchased 58 Discovery, a mixed-use building located within Irvine Spectrum in Irvine, for an undisclosed price. Built in 2000, the property features 60 percent office space and 40 percent R&D/warehouse space. Thales Avionics, a long-term Irvine Co. customer, occupies the 127,000-square-foot building. Jeff Cole, Ed Hernandez and Nico Napolitano of Cushman & Wakefield represented the undisclosed seller.

May 30, 2018

Acquisitions Arizona California Multifamily Seniors Housing Washington Western

MBK to Acquire Nine-Property Seniors Housing Portfolio in West for $382M

by Amy Works May 29, 2018

IRVINE, CALIF. — MBK Real Estate has agreed to acquire a nine-property seniors housing portfolio in California, Washington and Arizona for $382 million. The Irvine-based investor is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Mitsui & Co., and the parent company of MBK Senior Living. The seller is West Living LLC, a California-based owner-operator. Although the specific properties were not disclosed, West Living only lists 10 properties on its website. The portfolio totals 1,200 units and features an annual combined net operating income of $21 million. MBK plans to implement renovations to the properties. The acquisition is expected to close in June. MBK already owns a portfolio of 25 properties totaling 2,600 units, also all geographically centered in the West.

May 29, 2018

California Loans Multifamily Western

Hunt Mortgage Arranges $16.9M in Financing for Three-Property Multifamily Portfolio in Bakersfield

by Amy Works May 29, 2018

BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. — Hunt Mortgage Group has provided two Freddie Mac Small Balance Loans and a Fannie Mae Conventional Green mortgage to refinance a multifamily portfolio in Bakersfield. The loans totaled $16.9 million. The transactions include: A $6 million Freddie Mac Small Balance Loan for the refinance of Village Lane Apartments, a 200-unit property at 5101 Marsha St. The community features 33 one- and two-story buildings with 79 one-bedroom units, 120 two-bedroom units and one three-bedroom unit. A $1.9 million Freddie Mac Small Balance Loan for the refinance of River Oaks Apartments, a 46-unit multifamily property located at 336 Roberts Lane and 314 and 400 Locust St. The property includes 15 one- and two-story buildings consisting of all two-bedroom units. A $9 million Fannie Mae Conventional Green mortgage for the refinancing of Park Village Apartments, located at 1405 White Lane. Built in 1973, the property features 224 apartments and 371 open parking spaces. The two Freddie Mac loans feature a 10-year term and fixed rate with no interest-only period and a 30-year amortization schedule. The conventional mortgage features a 12-year term with a 30-year amortization.

May 29, 2018

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