New Mexico

Market-Rate Multifamily Units Rapidly Increase in Santa Fe

by Jeff Shaw July 1, 2021

By Billy Eagle and Erik Olson, Senior Vice Presidents of Investment Properties, Multifamily, CBRE In Albuquerque, New Mexico’s largest city, multifamily demand remains high. Rents have steadily increased, though multifamily development remains sluggish due to the lack of developable land sites and geographic constraints. Most other New Mexico cities are also seeing a small pipeline of new multifamily projects due to increased material costs. However, contrary to other cities in New Mexico, the northern New Mexico City of Santa Fe has seen a boom in multifamily development. Santa Fe’s highly resilient and fundamentally sound multifamily market is highlighted throughout the pandemic. The state capitol is renowned for its Southwest culture, luxurious resorts and world-class art markets. Its economic drivers include, but are not limited to, tourism (more than 1 million visitors per year), government (Los Alamos National Labs is located nearby), medical and boutique financial services. The Santa Fe apartment market had record occupancies at 96.91 percent in January 2021 and year-over-year rent growth of 7.6 percent. The average weighted rent was $1,102 per month among a total of 3,385 market-rate units. Nearly 16 months later, they are averaging almost $1,300 per month, an 18 percent increase. Santa Fe also added 503 market-rate units to …

July 1, 2021

Industrial Market Reports New Mexico Western Western Market Reports

New Mexico is Primed for Industrial Growth

by Jeff Shaw June 16, 2021

By Tim With, Senior Vice President, Colliers The amount of empty space in New Mexico’s industrial market has shrunk to unforeseen levels. Albuquerque, the state’s largest MSA, reported a total of 41.5 million square feet of industrial space and only a 2.4 percent vacancy rate at the end of 2020. Absorption levels have increased through the first quarter of 2021, and available inventory is becoming difficult to find as the vacancy is down to 1.9 percent. Albuquerque has been on the brink of new construction for some time, with the need for new Class A space far outweighing the current availability. The nationwide industrial supply posted record deliveries in 2020 that totaled more than 300 million square feet. This represents about a 2 percent year-over-year increase in total inventory. In comparison, Albuquerque’s inventory grew by less than 1 percent over the past five years, while vacancy rates decreased by almost 550 basis points. Most new construction has been build-to-suit activity. Tenants, meanwhile, are challenged with a lack of choice as a considerable amount of the existing vacant space is functionally obsolete. The average overall asking lease rates for existing warehouse/distribution space was $6.58 per square foot, triple net, at the end of …

June 16, 2021

Acquisitions Industrial New Mexico Self-Storage Western

LeClaire-Schlosser Group Brokers Sale of Dona Ana Storage Facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico

by Amy Works June 14, 2021

LAS CRUCES, N.M. — The LeClaire-Schlosser Group of Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Dona Ana Storage, a self-storage property in Las Cruces. Haggar Group acquired the asset. Terms of the transaction were not released. The buyer has rebranded the facility as StorWise Self Storage. The property features 273 non-climate-controlled units with tilt-up concrete exterior walls, metal Kynar-coated roofs, concrete drive aisles, LED lighting, security cameras, an on-site management apartment, leasing office and keypad controlled gate. Thomas Parsons and Adam Schlosser of Marcus & Millichap’s Denver office, along with Matthew Reeves of the firm’s Albuquerque office, represented the seller in the deal.

June 14, 2021

Development Multifamily New Mexico Western

Titan Starts Construction of 158-Unit Allaso Journal Center Multifamily Project in Albuquerque

by Amy Works May 26, 2021

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Titan Development has broken ground on Allaso Journal Center, a 175,000-square-foot apartment community within Albuquerque’s Journal Center district. Situated on 3.9 acres, the four-story Allaso Journal Center will feature 158 market-rate apartments and resort-style amenities, including a pool, spa, cabanas, barbecue grills and gathering spaces. Units will offer high-quality finishes, nine- to 10-foot ceilings and private roof decks. Completion is scheduled for fourth quarter 2022. Pavilion Construction is serving as general contractor and Greystar Management will operate the property.

May 26, 2021

Acquisitions New Mexico Retail Western

Quantum Real Estate Negotiates $6.6M Sale of Multi-Tenant Shopping Center in Albuquerque

by Amy Works May 5, 2021

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Quantum Real Estate Advisors has arranged the sale of The Shoppes at Alameda, a retail property located at 3410 Highway 528 in Albuquerque. A Florida-based private real estate investor acquired the asset from a California-based private real estate investment firm for $6.6 million. At the time of sale, the property was 100 percent occupied. Current tenants include Jason’s Deli, Starbucks Coffee, The Joint, Baskin Robbins, uBreakiFix, Minerva Canna and other local retailers. Chad Firsel and Jason Lenhoff of Quantum represented the seller in the transaction.

May 5, 2021

Acquisitions Multifamily New Mexico Western

RanchHabor, Westgrove Partners Acquire Value-Add Multifamily Portfolio in Albuquerque

by Amy Works April 26, 2021

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A joint venture partnership between RanchHarbor and Westgrove Partners has purchased a two-property multifamily portfolio in Albuquerque. Terms of the transaction, including the name of the seller and acquisition price, were not released. The properties, Candlewood Village and Candelaria Heights, have been rebranded to The Grove and The Heights at Tramway, respectively. The two assets offer a total of 79 garden-style apartments. Located at 12050 Candelaria Road NE, The Grove was built in 1985 and features 59 units ranging from 650 square feet to 950 square feet spread across eight buildings. Additional amenities include 87 uncovered parking spaces and a common area with a pool. Built in 1972 at 301 Lori Place NE, The Heights offers 20 units ranging from 807 square feet to 1,100 square feet and 30 parking spaces. The joint venture plans to implement institutional-grade property management at the properties and perform interior and exterior renovations to reposition the assets. Interior improvements will include painting, installing new flooring and updating lighting, cabinet and fixtures in kitchens and bathrooms. Exterior renovations will include new paint and improvements to the buildings’ façades, landscaping and lighting in addition to clubhouse and common-area amenity renovations.

April 26, 2021

Acquisitions Loans Multifamily New Mexico Western

NorthMarq Negotiates Sale, Financing of 735-Unit Multifamily Portfolio in Albuquerque

by Amy Works February 17, 2021

ALBUQUERQUE — NorthMarq has arranged the sale of a three-property apartment portfolio located in Northeast Albuquerque. Orange County, Calif.-based Laguna Point acquired the assets from Portland, Ore.-based PacifiCap Properties Group for an undisclosed price. Totaling 735 apartments, the portfolio includes Jefferson Crossing, Aztec Village and Arioso. The acquisition is the buyer’s seventh purchase in the market. Cynthia Meister of NorthMarq’s Albuquerque office and Trevor Koskovich, Bill Hahn, Jesse Hudson of NorthMarq’s Phoenix office brokered the sale. Brandon Harrington, Bryan Mummaw and Tyler Woodard of NorthMarq’s Phoenix debt/equity team financed each acquisition for the buyer with Freddie Mac loans.

February 17, 2021

Development Loans Multifamily New Mexico Western

Trez Capital Closes $52M Construction Loan for ViaVerde Multifamily Developments in Albuquerque

by Amy Works February 4, 2021

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Trez Capital has closed on a $52 million construction loan for ViaVerde, a 171-unit for-rent townhome project, and ViaVerde II, a 154-unit garden-style apartment community, in Albuquerque. Sonata Green, a joint venture between Sonata Trails and MultiGreen Properties, is developing the rental townhome community, which is located within The Trails, a 400-acre, mixed-use, master-planned community. Situated on 11.6 acres on Universe Boulevard NW, ViaVerde is the first phase within the residential development that will include more than 1,000 rental units at build-out. Designed to reach LEED Gold certification, ViaVerde offers units with Energy Star-rated appliances, WaterSense plumbing fixtures and 16+ SEER air conditioning units, as well as other measures to help residents reduce monthly utility bills. The property will also feature smart home technologies, including smart parking, smart lighting, thermostat control, entry access to units and common areas, leak detection and smart parcel lockers. Upon completion, The Trails will comprise more than 2,200 apartment units, 1,600 single-family units, 120,000 square feet of office and retail space, a hospital urgent care center, parks, trails, three schools and a church. Wexford Construction is serving as construction manager for the project.

February 4, 2021

Loans Multifamily New Mexico Western

Thayer Manca Residential Receives $23.9M in Fannie Mae Financing for Ottavo Apartments in Albuquerque

by Amy Works January 18, 2021

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Thayer Manca Residential (TMR) has received a $23.9 million Orix Fannie Mae loan for the refinancing of Ottava Apartments in Albuquerque. TMR originally acquired the 200-unit property in August 2018. Previously Presidio, Ottavo Apartments recently underwent a $4 million renovation, including the addition of stainless steel appliances; LED light fixtures and new flooring in the units; and a reimagined clubhouse with remodeled game room and resident lounge, modernized fitness center with new cardio and strength equipment, package lockers and outdoor amenity enhancements.

January 18, 2021

Acquisitions Healthcare New Mexico Office Western

Montecito Medical Real Estate Purchases Lovelace Clinic Building in Albuquerque

by Amy Works January 4, 2021

ALBUQUERQUE — Nashville, Tenn.-based Montecito Medical Real Estate has acquired Lovelace Clinic Medical Office Building, a medical office and urgent care center in Albuquerque. Terms of the transaction were not released. Southwest Medical Associates, a subsidiary of Lovelace Health System, occupies the two-story, 69,539-square-foot facility. The primary care medical office portion of the building, which represents 43,200 square feet, opened in October 2017. In October 2020, a 26,339-square-foot expansion, including an urgent care center and specialty center, was added to the facility. The medical office facility offers 100 exam rooms with space to accommodate up to 40 providers. The urgent care portion provides walk-in treatment seven days a week. Scott Throckmorton of ARGUS Investment Realty, Peter Bauman and Tivon Moffitt of Institutional Property Advisors, and Andrew Milne of JLL brokered the transaction.

January 4, 2021

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