Western

Meridian Provides $35M in Financing for San Francisco Office, Retail Property

by Nellie Day February 18, 2015

SAN FRANCISCO — Meridian Capital Group has provided $35 million in acquisition financing for an office and retail property in San Francisco. The 46,000-square-foot property is located at 166 Geary Street in the city’s Union Square area. The loan was provided to The Jackson Group, Sun Equity Partners and Concord Real Estate. The 36-month, floating-rate mortgage was structured to accommodate the sponsors’ unique business plan. The borrowers plan to separate the asset into two commercial condos post-closing by pre-allocating $25 million to one portion of the asset and $10 million to the remainder. Financing was provided by a national balance sheet lender. It features full-term, interest-only payments. The loan was arranged by Shaya Ackerman and Moshe Majeski of Meridian Capital Group.

February 18, 2015

Colorado Mixed-Use Western

SkyHouse Denver Luxury Apartments Breaks Ground

by Nellie Day February 18, 2015

DENVER — Simpson Housing, Novare Group and Batson-Cook Development Co. have broken ground on the 354-unit SkyHouse Denver. The new community will be located on the corner of Broadway and 18th Avenue in uptown Denver. The mixed-use project will also feature 6,900 square feet of ground-floor retail space. The signature SkyHouse on the top floor of the building includes a club room, swimming pool and fitness center. SkyHouse will also feature vehicle charging stations, bike storage, bike kitchen, a dog walk area and a dog washing station. The new community is situated in the Central Business District, near MetroRide and the 16th Street MallRide, both of which provide direct access to Union Station. It is also in close proximity to the Light Rail. Additional nearby attractions include the state capitol complex, the Denver Art Museum, and City Park, home to the Denver Zoo and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. SkyHouse Denver is the 14th SkyHouse-branded apartment community in the U.S. and its first out West. Equity was provided by Simpson Housing, Batson-Cook Development Co. and NGI Investments. Construction financing was provided by JP Morgan and US Bank. The building will be built by Batson-Cook Construction and Swinerton Builders …

February 18, 2015

Colorado Office Western

Palisades Private Capital Fund Buys Plaza Quebec in Centennial for $12.7M

by Nellie Day February 18, 2015

CENTENNIAL, COLO. — Palisades Private Capital Fund I (PPCFI) has acquired Plaza Quebec, a 94,394-square-foot office building in Centennial, for $12.7 million. The Class A building is located at 6025 South Quebec Street in the southeastern suburbs of Metro Denver. Plaza Quebec was built in 1984 and renovated in 2009. It is 85 percent occupied by tenants like Cherry Creek Mortgage Company and Peoples National Bank. The property is situated on the edge of Greenwood Plaza, near Greenwood Athletic Club and the boutique Village Shops at the Landmark. PPCFI is a $50-million fund sponsored by Palisades Mexico Partners (PMP). PMP is a partnership between Joaquin de Monet, founder and managing principal of Palisades Capital Realty Advisors LLC, and Finsa Global Equities, owned by Sergio Argüelles, president and CEO of FINSA, an industrial real estate development firm. The seller, Crown West Realty LLC, was represented by Tim Richey and Mike Winn of CBRE. Financing was arranged by Brad Zampa of CBRE.

February 18, 2015

California Industrial Western

Pinnacle Exhibits Leases 92,802 SF of Industrial Space in Irvine

by Nellie Day February 18, 2015

IRVINE, CALIF. – Pinnacle Exhibits LLC has leased 92,802 square feet of industrial space in Irvine. The space is located at 9 Holland, within the Irvine Spectrum. The 180,982-square-foot industrial building is now fully leased. The designer, builder and manager of 3-D brand environments was represented by Ryan Harman of Lee and Associates’ Irvine office. The landlord, CT Holland Industrial LLC, was represented by CBRE’s Gregg Haly, Jeff Carr and Dave Desper.

February 18, 2015

California Industrial Western

Westcore Buys Industrial Facility at March Air Reserve Base Near Riverside

by Nellie Day February 17, 2015

RIVERSIDE, CALIF. – Westcore Properties has acquired a 260,000-square-foot ground and air industrial facility at March Air Reserve Base near Riverside for an undisclosed sum. The facility is located at 17101 Heacock Street. The property is currently occupied by AMRO Fabricating Corporation and Ross Dress for Less. HFF’s Anthony Brent, Ryan Martin and Jeremy Womack represented both the buyer and seller, a joint venture between Marhub, LLC and Global Port Ramp Services, in this transaction.

February 17, 2015

California Office Western

Katella Property Owner Buys Los Alamitos Office Building

by Nellie Day February 17, 2015

LOS ALAMITOS, CALIF. – Katella Property Owner has purchased a 149,326-square-foot office building in Los Alamitos for an undisclosed sum. The building is located at 3131 Katella Ave. Katella Property Owner was represented by Shaun R. McCullough of Lee & Associates–Long Beach. The seller, Supermedia Services, was represented by Case Commercial. McCullough and Jeff Coburn will serve as the new owner’s exclusive leasing agents.

February 17, 2015

California Multifamily Retail

San Francisco Apartment Building Sells for $3.6M

by Nellie Day February 17, 2015

SAN FRANCISCO – A 12-unit apartment building in San Francisco has sold to a limited liability company for $3.6 million. The community is located at 312 Baker Street. It was built in 1905. The buyer and seller, private investors, were represented by Clinton Textor and Marques Fields of Marcus & Millichap’s San Francisco office.

February 17, 2015

California Office Western

Los Angeles Office Building Changes Hands

by Nellie Day February 17, 2015

LOS ANGELES – A 37,962-square-foot office building in Los Angeles has sold to a medical group. The price was not disclosed. The nine-story building is located at 8436 West 3rd Street. It is situated a half-block east of La Cienega. The medical group intends to occupy a portion of the property. The seller, CIM Group, was represented by Lynwood Fields and Bob Safai of Madison Partners.

February 17, 2015

Nevada Retail Western

Flip N Tag Leases Space at The Mall at Grand Canyon in Las Vegas

by Nellie Day February 17, 2015

LAS VEGAS – Flip N Tag has leased 41,500 square feet at The Mall at Grand Canyon in Las Vegas. The family fun center will be located at 4245 S. Grand Canyon Drive. The 120-month lease is valued at $3.3 million. The landlord, E-Grand Ventures LLC, was represented by Nelson Tressler and Michael Zobrist of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank.

February 17, 2015

Arizona Market Reports Retail Western Western Market Reports

Phoenix Retail Market on the Slow Climb to Recovery

by Nellie Day February 17, 2015

The Phoenix retail market ended 2014 on a promising note, with vacancy rates dipping below 10 percent for the first time since the Great Recession ended. It also experienced net absorption of more than 2 million square feet of retail space. Expectations for 2015 are positive, and continued improvement is anticipated, albeit slower than we might have hoped. While many segments of the market have improved, lackluster job growth and housing sales have slowed the recovery. However, both areas show signs of improvement for the coming year. Forecasts estimate Phoenix will add about 70,000 jobs in 2015, bringing the total number close to the pre-recession total. The demand for single-family housing should improve with the continuance of low interest rates, job growth and investor interest. The market is finally showing signs it is on the upward path to recovery. Leasing activity for Class A space remains strong, while rental rates are on the rise. We have seen marked improvement in some areas like Scottsdale where rates for Class A space in centers like The Marketplace at Lincoln & Scottsdale and Hilton Village are approaching or surpassing $40 per square foot, and where vacancy rates are below 6 percent. In contrast, …

February 17, 2015

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