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San Francisco State University Completes 700-Bed Residence Hall Project

by Amy Works September 3, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco State University (SFSU) has completed West Grove Commons, a 700-bed residence hall located on the university’s campus in San Francisco. The 120,000-square-foot community features a cluster format wherein groups of 35 students occupy triple rooms with a dedicated lounge and all-gender bathroom facilities. The six-story project was funded by a California Affordable Student Housing grant and the community will offer beds with a 25 percent reduction in room fees compared to SFSU’s standard rates. The project also includes a second 50,000-square-foot building, which will feature a dining commons and student health and wellbeing center. The development team for the project included general contractor McCarthy Building Cos. and EHDD Architecture.

September 3, 2024

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PSRS Arranges $5M Refinancing for Six Retail Properties in Southern California’s Inland Empire

by Amy Works September 3, 2024

RIVERSIDE AND SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF. — PSRS has arranged a $5 million loan for the refinancing of six non-contiguous retail properties, totaling 38,000 square feet in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. The portfolio loan enabled the undisclosed borrower to cash out and restructure high-interest-rate private financing. Michael Warner of PSRS secured the financing, which features five years of interest-only payments, a 30-year amortization and no prepayment penalties. A credit union is providing the capital.

September 3, 2024

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Southern California’s Imperial Valley Has an Innovative Future

by Jeff Shaw September 3, 2024

— By Matt Davis — Imperial County is deeply intertwined with agriculture, experiencing significant growth in both farmable acreage and the value of its agricultural outputs. The region has had a 20 percent increase in the number of farms, a 40 percent expansion in farmed acreage and a nearly 65 percent rise in the market value of agricultural products sold over the past five years. However, agriculture is not the only growing industry in the Valley. It will also soon be recognized for its lithium extraction and geothermal energy production, as well as its role as a strategic logistics hub. As newer industry sectors continue to grow and evolve in the region, their demand for land will also increase. Fortunately, Imperial County boasts ample available land to meet these needs. Investor interest in Imperial Valley land has surged as agricultural areas — despite continued growth — are increasingly transitioning to higher and better uses in key areas of the Valley. From Farming To Energy Forward-thinking investors and developers have begun to purchase and reposition legacy agricultural land to support emerging lithium mining operations in northern Imperial County and logistics users near the Calexico-East port of entry in the south. They …

September 3, 2024

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RCB Equities, REDA Receive $115M Acquisition Loan for Puente Hills Mall in City of Industry, California

by Amy Works August 30, 2024

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIF. — A joint venture between RCB Equities and Real Estate Development Associates (REDA) has received a $115 million loan for the acquisition of Puente Hills Mall in City of Industry. Located at 1600 S. Azusa Ave., the 56.4-acre Puente Hills Mall is a redevelopment opportunity. The buyers plan to work closely with the City of Industry to formulate a redevelopment plan for the property. Mark Wintner of JLL Capital Markets Debt Advisory obtained the non-recourse, three-year, floating-rate loan through Hankey Capital on behalf of the borrower.

August 30, 2024

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BH Properties Acquires 405,250 SF Mixed-Use Hazard Center in San Diego’s Mission Valley

by Amy Works August 30, 2024

SAN DIEGO — BH Properties has purchased Hazard Center, a mixed-use campus in San Diego’s Mission Valley submarket, for an undisclosed price. Adam Edwards, Justin Shepherd, Michael Kathrein and Bailey Bland of Eastdil Secured represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. Situated on 14.5 acres, Hazard Center consists of a 15-story, 270,000-square-foot office tower that was completed in 1990 and a more than 135,000-square-foot retail component that was completed in 1989. The office tower is more than 77 percent leased to long-tenured tenants. Current retail tenants include Barnes & Noble, Orangetheory Fitness, BJ’s Brewhouse, Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill, Which Wich Superior Sandwiches and FedEx Office.

August 30, 2024

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Despite Challenges, OC’s Multifamily Sector Sees Light at the End of the Tunnel

by Jeff Shaw August 30, 2024

— By Pat Swanson — Orange County’s multifamily housing market is still facing challenges. These include rising operating expenses, such as escalating insurance costs and new regulatory standards like SB 721. However, I am optimistic that the county will experience a soft landing compared to other parts of the country. Inflationary pressures and stringent rent control measures in areas like Santa Ana have heightened financial burdens for property owners, impacting profitability and investment decisions. Investors are increasingly favoring higher-quality, long-term assets in premier coastal locations like Newport Beach where properties have shown robust rent growth, averaging 5 percent annually over the past five years. Our team of multifamily advisors works closely with clients to navigate this evolving landscape, emphasizing opportunities in high-demand, flight-to-quality assets. Seller-carry financing and loan assumptions have emerged as highly sought-after options, appealing to buyers seeking reduced upfront costs and flexible financing terms, while allowing sellers to maximize property value without heavy down payment requirements. There is pent-up demand in Orange County’s multifamily housing market, particularly for properties in the right areas. Our expertise lies in identifying and leveraging these opportunities for our clients. By understanding the nuances of market demand and regulatory changes, we can help …

August 30, 2024

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Bascom Group Buys Old River Place Build-to-Rent Community in Bakersfield, California for $56.6M

by Amy Works August 29, 2024

BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. — Bascom Group has acquired Old River Place, a build-to-rent single-family multifamily property in Bakersfield’s Southwest submarket, from an undisclosed seller for $56.6 million, or $227,444 per unit. Annette Rice and Jamie Kline of JLL arranged the debt financing for the acquisition with TPG Real Estate Finance Trust as the lender. Mark Bonas of The Mogharebi Group led the firm’s investment sales team that represented the undisclosed seller. Apartment Management Consultants will provide property management services and SD-CAP will provide construction management. Old River Place features 249 two- and three-bedroom apartments in a low-density, single-family residential-style community.

August 29, 2024

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Grupe Huber Acquires 400,000 SF Promenade Shops at Orchard Valley in Manteca, California

by Amy Works August 29, 2024

MANTECA, CALIF. — Grupe Huber has purchased The Promenade Shops at Orchard Valley, a regional shopping center in Manteca, located east of the Bay Area and south of Sacramento. Terms of the transaction were not released. Guper Huber plans to revitalize the retail property. Situated on 54 acres, the asset offers nearly 400,000 square feet of retail space. Current tenants include Bass Pro Shop, AMC Theatre, JC Penney and Valley Fitness. Sutter Health recently leased 17,500 square feet of space and will open in early 2025. Built in 2008, The Promenade Shops at Orchard Valley is located off Highway 120 at Union Road. JLL handles leasing and management of the property.

August 29, 2024

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Gantry Arranges $15.5M Recapitalization for Fullerton Brea Business Park in Fullerton, California

by Amy Works August 29, 2024

FULLERTON, CALIF. — Gantry has arranged a $15.5 million permanent loan to recapitalize the Fullerton Brea Business Park in Fullerton following the recent all-cash purchase of the asset. Located at 4010-4080 N. Palm St. in the Orange County city, the industrial park offers 111,000 square feet of rentable space spread across eight multi-tenant buildings. Andy Bratt, Peter Welsh and Sean Kuang of Gantry secured the loan on behalf of the borrower, a private real estate investor. One of Gantry’s life company correspondents provided the five-year, fixed-rate loan with full-term interest-only payments and prepayment flexibility.

August 29, 2024

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Progressive Real Estate Brokers Sales of Four Car Wash Properties in California’s Inland Empire

by Amy Works August 29, 2024

APPLE VALLEY, HESPERIA, POMONA AND SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF. — Progressive Real Estate Partners has arranged the sales of four non-operating car wash properties in Apple Valley, Hesperia, Pomona and San Bernardino, all located in the Inland Empire region. Three different Southern California-based private investors acquired the properties in four separate transactions for undisclosed prices. Victor Buendia of Progressive Real Estate Partners represented the seller, an Arizona-based institutional investor, in all four transactions. The assets include: The car washes in Pomona, Hesperia and Apple Valley have re-opened under the new ownerships, and the San Bernardino car wash is slated to re-open in 2025.

August 29, 2024

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