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ESC Pacific Buys Historic Joseph W. Podmore Building in Honolulu for U.S. Headquarters

by Amy Works

HONOLULU — ESC Pacific, an international architecture, engineering and environmental consulting firm with operations in Japan, Guam and the United States, has purchased the historic Joseph W. Podmore Building at 202 Merchant St. in Honolulu in an off-market transaction. Constructed in 1902 from Hawaiian blue-gray basalt and listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1983, the two-story Podmore Building features 4,638 square feet. ECS will occupy the building’s second floor as its U.S. base, while the ground floor will continue its longstanding restaurant use. Matthew McKeever of CBRE Hawaii Capital Markets represented the buyer in the transaction, terms of which were not released.

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GGP Signs Leases with Four New Retail Tenants at Ala Moana Center in Honolulu

by Amy Works

HONOLULU — GGP has signed leases with four new tenants at Ala Moana Center, a 2.4 million-square-foot open-air center located in Honolulu. Kaikoa Gallery, NARA and POP MART are set to open this month. Kids City Adventure will join previously announced tenants BB Wellness and Molly Tea, which are all scheduled to open in October. Recently opened tenants at the center include Ali‘i Coffee Company, gorjana, Lume Harmony, MINISO and Studs. Crocs will also reopen at the center in September, and Tiffany & Co. will relocate temporarily while its permanent location undergoes renovation. Originally opened in 1959, Ala Moana Center features more than 350 stores and restaurants and is anchored by Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Macy’s and Target.

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X-Caliber Provides $431M in Financing for Redevelopment of Coco Palms Resort in Hawaii

by John Nelson

KAUAI, HAWAII — X-Caliber Capital Holdings, a commercial real estate finance firm based in Irvington, N.Y., has provided a financing package totaling $431 million for the redevelopment of Coco Palms, a 32-acre resort destination on the Hawaiian island of Kauai. The property was famously the filming location of “Blue Hawaii,” a 1961 movie starring Elvis Presley, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. “Coco Palms holds a unique place in Kauai’s history, and its restoration is an exciting development for the island and its residents,” says Chris Callahan, president and CEO of X-Caliber. The financing includes $185.6 million of conventional financing via an affiliate of X-Caliber, X-Caliber Rural Capital, and $245.4 million of C-PACE financing through CastleGreen Finance, another X-Caliber affiliate. Together, the loans will provide 80 percent of the estimated redevelopment cost and are priced at an “attractive,” blended interest rate. Gabe Mashaal of X-Caliber Rural Capital originated the conventional loan on behalf of the developer, Utah-based Reef Capital Partners. New York City-based Highgate will operate Coco Palms upon completion of the redevelopment, which is planned for 2028. The conventional funds are intended to provide construction-through-stabilization financing for up to five years. The C-PACE funds are …

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BH Properties Purchases 75,000 SF Shops at Mauna Lani on the Big Island of Hawaii

by Amy Works

WAIMAE, HAWAII — BH Properties has acquired The Shops at Mauna Lani, an open-air retail center at the entrance of Mauna Lani resort in Waimae. Terms of the transaction were not released. Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar, Island Hopper Taproom, Mauna Lani Coffee Co., Hawaiian Island Creations and Woodland Farms are tenants at the 75,000-square-foot property.

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BH Properties Acquires 75,000 SF The Shops at Mauna Lani Retail Center in Hawaii

by Amy Works

KAMUELA, HAWAII — BH Properties has purchased The Shops of Mauna Lani, an open-air retail center along the Kohala Coast on the Island of Hawaii. Terms of the transaction were not released. Situated on 6 acres at 68-1330 Mauna Lani Drive in Kamuela, the property offers 75,000 square feet of retail space. The center is anchored by Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar, Island Hopper Taproom, Mauna Lani Coffee Co., Hawaiian Island Creations surf shop, Foodland Farms grocery store and a variety of local retailers, art galleries and wellness operators.

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Talonvest Capital Arranges $42.6M in Financing for Three Western Self-Storage Properties

by Amy Works

HAWTHORNE, CALIF., WAIPAHU, HAWAII, AND DENVER — Talonvest Capital has arranged $42.6 million in permanent financing across three self-storage properties on behalf of The William Warren Group. The sponsor is a privately held national real estate investment firm specializing in self-storage development, acquisition and management. The financing includes:

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Joint Venture to Acquire Alexander & Baldwin in $2.3B Deal, Take Hawaiian Company Private

by John Nelson

HONOLULU — A joint venture formed by locally based MW Group Ltd. and funds affiliated with Blackstone Real Estate (NYSE: BX) and DivcoWest has entered into a definite merger agreement with Alexander & Baldwin Inc. (NYSE: ALEX), a Honolulu-based owner-operator of shopping centers and other commercial real estate properties. The deal is valued at $2.3 billion, inclusive of outstanding debt, and would take Alexander & Baldwin private. The joint venture plans to acquire all outstanding shares of Alexander & Baldwin for $21.20 per share in an all-cash transaction. The company’s stock price closed last week at $15.22 per share, giving the acquisition price a nearly 40 percent premium. Alexander & Baldwin is the largest owner of grocery-anchored shopping centers in Hawaii. The firm’s overall portfolio spans approximately 4 million square feet and includes 21 retail centers, 14 industrial assets and four office properties, as well as fee interests in 146 acres of ground lease assets. Upon closing of the deal, which is scheduled for the first quarter of 2026, Alexander & Baldwin will become a privately held company but will retain its Honolulu headquarters and maintain its name and brand. The new investment group has announced it will invest $100 million …

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EAH Housing Completes $58M Affordable Seniors Housing Development in Hawaii

by Amy Works

HILO, HAWAII — EAH Housing has opened Hale Nā Koa ‘O Hanakahi, an affordable seniors housing development in Hilo. Residences are reserved for seniors age 62 and older earning at or below 80 percent of the area median income, with preference given to veterans and surviving spouses. This marks the first affordable senior living development for veterans in Hawaii. EAH Housing developed the $58 million project in partnership with Hawaii Island Veterans Memorial Inc.   The property totals 91 one-bedroom apartments across three two-story buildings, with an additional unit for an on-site property manager. Each unit comprises roughly 546 square feet. Amenities at the property include a community center with a lounge, coffee bar and fitness room. The center also features a multi-purpose room and a non-commercial kitchen for resident use.  “This community is the first phase of a larger master-planned campus,” says Denise Nakanishi, chairperson of the board for Hawaii Island Veterans Memorial Inc. “Future plans include a veterans’ center and an outpatient clinic to expand healthcare access and support services for veterans and their families.” Design Partners Inc. was the architect for development, and Maryl Construction Group served as the general contractor. EAH Housing Real Estate Management will oversee operations and maintenance …

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Greystar, University of Hawaii at Mānoa Complete Two-Tower Student Housing Community in Honolulu

by Amy Works

HONOLULU — A public-private partnership between Greystar and the University of Hawaii at Mānoa has completed Hale Haukani, a two-tower development on the university’s campus in Honolulu. The community offers 558 beds across 316 fully furnished units in studio, two-, three- and four-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities include study rooms, community lounges and an amenity deck on the 12th floor. An onsite daycare operated by the university is also available to support students with families. 

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EAH Housing Opens 140-Unit Aloha lā Halewilikō Affordable Seniors Housing Property in Hawaii

by Amy Works

‘AIEA, HAWAII — EAH Housing has started leasing at Aloha lā Halewilikō, a $62 million affordable rental community for older adults in ‘Aiea. Located at the former site of the ‘Aiea Sugar Mill at 99-385 Pōhai Place, Aloha lā Halewilikō offers 83 studio apartments, 56 one-bedroom apartments and a manager’s unit. The rents are set at affordable rates for households earning 30 percent, 50 percent and 60 percent of the area median income. The community features a multipurpose room, walking paths, fitness facilities, community gardens and digital literacy programs. Lanakila Pacific, a local nonprofit partner, will provide onsite services, including Meals on Wheels and wellness programming to support aging in place.

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