LONGMONT, COLO. — Essex Financial Group has arranged a $58.5 million acquisition loan for the purchase of the Seagate campus in Longmont. The state-of-the-art R&D facility, spanning more than 533,000 square feet, was acquired by Conscience Bay Co. and Battery Global Advisors. The campus, which includes lab space, offices and amenities, is leased back to Seagate Technology Holdings. The financing arrangement aligns with CBC’s strategy of acquiring income-producing assets in Colorado.
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SPOKANE, WASH. — CEP Multifamily has acquired Regal Ridge, a 97-unit, garden-style community in Spokane’s South Hill neighborhood. Ryan Harmon, Nicholas Ruggeiro, Giovanni Napoli and Philip Assouad of Institutional Property Advisors brokered the deal. The property traded for $21.5 million. The seller was not disclosed. According to Apartments.com, Regal Ridge was built in 1997 and offers two- or three-bedroom units. Amenities include a pool, clubhouse, playground and recycling services.
CALDWELL, IDAHO — StorageMart, the largest privately-owned self-storage company, has expanded its footprint in Caldwell. The company has added two storage facilities with a combined net rentable space of 131,686 square feet, providing customers with a variety of storage unit sizes and drive-up options. The storage properties provide a range of unit sizes from compact five-foot by five-foot units to 10-foot by 30-foot units. StorageMart continues to grow its presence in Idaho, catering to the increasing demand for self-storage solutions in the area.
HJ Sims Advises on $10.6M Permanent Financing for Seniors Housing Community in the Southwest
by Jeff Shaw
FAIRFIELD, CONN. — HJ Sims, a Fairfield-based investment bank and wealth management firm, acted as financial advisor in securing a $10.6 million life insurance company loan. The transaction marks a unique conclusion to a two-year plan with a returning client for the refinance of an assisted living and memory care community in the Southwest. The borrower is a regional owner-operator that currently manages a portfolio of 19 communities in the West. The borrower partnered with Sims in 2021 to close on the acquisition of the value-add, pre-stabilized community. Since the acquisition, the borrower successfully refreshed the building, and slightly raised monthly rental rates while also increasing census to over 95 percent occupancy. However, with increased expenses and labor costs felt industry-wide, combined with an ever-changing interest rate environment, the options for permanent debt to refinance out the entire high-leverage bridge loan were becoming more and more constrained. The fixed-rate debt was structured at a 70 percent loan-to-value ratio with a five-year term, including 24 months of interest-only payments followed by a 30-year amortization. In addition, terms were negotiated to include the ability to pay off the loan with no penalty any time after the first 18 months. Further details on …
SAN DIEGO — McCarthy Building Cos. is strengthening its presence in the San Diego market with a 30,000-square-foot lease at One Paseo, a newly developed mixed-use campus. McCarthy, known for its construction projects in the area, has chosen a prime location surrounded by retail and dining options for its new office. McCarthy’s new office space features modern design and amenities to support its construction and preconstruction services. JLL’s Nicole Winters, Shawn Lorentzen and Scott Wetzel represented McCarthy in the transaction.
SACRAMENTO, CALIF. — PMB has opened the UC Davis Rehabilitation Hospital in Sacramento. The 52-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility is located on the UC Davis Sacramento campus and offers comprehensive rehabilitation services for patients with various conditions. The hospital features state-of-the-art facilities, private rooms, therapy gyms and a therapeutic courtyard. The new facility was announced as part of a joint venture agreement between UC Davis Health and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health. Lifepoint Rehabilitation will manage the day-to-day operations of the inpatient rehabilitation facility. The architect was Taylor Design, while the general contractor was McCarthy Building Cos.
MESA, ARIZ. — Arizona Gynecology Associates (AZGYN) is renovating a former Banner urgent care facility in Mesa. The 4,307-square-foot medical office building will undergo exterior and interior upgrades, including the addition of an X-ray suite and a dedicated women’s urgent care center. The expanded location will triple AZGYN’s footprint in Mesa and provide enhanced healthcare services to the community. Renovations are underway for completion by the end of the year. JLL’s Mari Lederman and Katie McIntyre represented AZGYN in the acquisition. Chad Shipley and Rommie Mojahed of SVN represented the building seller, Summit Properties Group LLC.
CARLSBAD, CALIF. — BKM Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of Commerce Carlsbad, an eight-building industrial park in Carlsbad. The property, now named Pacific Coast Industrial Center, offers 129,928 square feet of space in 62 small-bay units. BKM plans to make significant improvements to the park and reduce the office space to meet market demands. With high demand and limited availability in the area, BKM aims to achieve full occupancy and market rates in the future. Cushman and Wakefield’s Brad Tecca facilitated the transaction as a representative for the seller. BKM represented itself in the deal. The price was not disclosed.
LOVELAND, COLO. — Tepuy Properties has sold a 28,396-square-foot office/industrial space in Loveland for $4.7 million. The building, situated off highway 287, offers versatile spaces suitable for different businesses. The property, originally purchased by Tepuy in 2017, is fully occupied. The buyer was Wing Seven Capital LLC. The sale of this property allows Tepuy to reposition another asset in its portfolio.
Lee & Associates Arranges 10-Year Lease at Airway Office Park in Long Beach, California
by Jeff Shaw
LONG BEACH, CALIF. — Lee & Associates has successfully finalized a 10-year lease for a 10,812-square-foot creative office space at Airway Office Park in Long Beach. The tenant, Swing Set Productions, a creative production studio serving top brands, will relocate from Huntington Beach to this new studio. The Airway Office Park, developed by Urbana Real Estate Development, offers more than 60,000 square feet of office space and amenities. The project is currently under construction and scheduled for completion late this month. Jeff Coburn and Shaun McCullough of Lee & Associates Los Angeles – Long Beach represented the landlord, Airway Office Park LLC. Michael Shuken of Savills represented the tenant. The value of the lease is about $5 million.