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Seattle, Eastside Office Shows Upbeat Trends Amid Market Challenges

by Jeff Shaw October 20, 2023

— By Lisa Stewart, Senior Managing Director, JLL; and Nick Menghini, Puget Sound Research Manager, JLL — Real estate market participants are maintaining cautious optimism for improved conditions across the Puget Sound as signs of vitality are emerging despite persistently challenging economic forces. Viewed through the lens of prior real estate cycles, it’s clear the Seattle area has a greater critical mass of highly skilled talent and a broader, more resilient economic base than previous slowdowns. Among the promising indicators are the Puget Sound’s rebound of population in-migration, from net outflows during the pandemic to more than 53,000 new residents moving here in the first half of the year. Seattle now lays claim to being the fastest growing of the top 50 U.S. cities, according to Census data. Several leading employers are also growing again. This includes Boeing, which has more hiring underway than in years’ past. Rising star Blue Origin has had about half as many open positions as Boeing over the past 12 months. The life sciences sector is further expanding as Big Pharma firms like Pfizer, Moderna and Novartis join homegrown startups with significant Puget Sound presences. Overall, companies encouraging a return-to-office (RTO) have brought more daytime foot traffic to employment …

October 20, 2023

Development Multifamily Student Housing Utah Western

American Campus Communities to Develop 5,000 Student Housing Beds at The University of Utah

by Amy Works October 19, 2023

SALT LAKE CITY — The University of Utah has selected American Campus Communities (ACC) for the development and management of 5,000 student housing beds on the university’s campus in Salt Lake City. Planned beds will be developed over the next decade and will double the amount of on-campus housing offered by the university upon completion. ACC will lead the development efforts in partnership with two Utah-based companies: MHTN Architects and Okland Construction. Design and architecture firm Ayers Saint Gross will also provide support for the projects. The first development will be built directly south of Kahlert Village in space that is currently a parking lot. The development will offer 1,500 beds upon completion, which is scheduled for fall 2026. Under terms of the public-private partnership agreement, the university will retain ownership of the land while ACC and its partners will finance, plan and construct the student housing. ACC will manage operations of the communities upon completion.

October 19, 2023

Acquisitions Multifamily Oregon Western

Fairfield Divests of 206-Unit Sandy28 Apartment Building in Portland, Oregon

by Amy Works October 19, 2023

PORTLAND, ORE. — Fairfield has completed the disposition of Sandy28, a mixed-use multifamily property located in Portland’s Central Eastside. Terms of the transaction were not released. Developed in early 2020 by Fairfield, Sandy28 features 206 apartments and 3,300 square feet of retail space. The community offer a rooftop lounge, fitness center, game room, coworking space, and expansive outdoor courtyard spaces with a dog park and pet lounge. Anthony Palladino, Giovanni Napoli, Philip Assouad, Nick Ruggiero and Ryan Harmon of Institutional Property Advisors, a division of Marcus & Millichap, represented the seller in the deal.

October 19, 2023

Acquisitions California Retail Western

IPA Negotiates $25.3M Sale of Long-Term Ground Lease for Nohl Plaza in Orange, California

by Amy Works October 19, 2023

ORANGE, CALIF. — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has brokered the $25.3 million sale of the leasehold interest in a long-term ground lease at Nohl Plaza in Orange. Tom Lagos, Patrick Toomey and Jose Carrazana of IPA, along with Joe Linkogle of Marcus & Millichap, represented the seller, Nohl Plaza LLC, and procured the undisclosed buyer in the deal. Built between 1966 and 1979 on more than 10 acres, Nohl Plaza features 103,639 square feet of retail space. Current tenants include Vons, Starbucks Coffee, Del Taco, Bank of America, the Tartan Room restaurant and Union 76 gas station.

October 19, 2023

Acquisitions Affordable Housing Multifamily Utah Western

CPP Acquires 112-Unit Skyline View Apartments in Layton, Utah

by Amy Works October 19, 2023

LAYTON, UTAH — Community Preservation Partners (CPP) has acquired Skyline View Apartments in Layton. CPP partnered with The Hampstead Cos., as co-owner and co-developer, for the community. CPP’s total development investment is approximately $39.5 million, which includes the $22 million purchase price and an estimated $70,000-per-unit renovation. CPP’s renovation and investment will renew the property’s affordability status for additional 20 years and preserve affordability for residents earning up to 50 percent of area median income. Comprised of eight two-story, garden-style buildings at 443, 448 and 430 N. Fairfield Road, Skyline View Apartments features 112 two-bedroom units, ranging in size from 720 square feet to 768 square feet. The asset was built between 1973 and 1978 and the buildings have not had significant renovations. Extensive renovations to interiors and exteriors will begin immediately with construction slated for completion in August 2024. Major enhancements will include installation of new windows, replacement of outdoor siding, and the addition of packaged terminal air conditioner units. Common amenity upgrades will include new paths of travel for improved accessibility, new tot lots, on-site parking for 123 vehicles, access to storage areas, a community laundry room and basketball court. Apartment upgrades will include new flooring, cabinets, countertops, lighting, …

October 19, 2023

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Acquisitions Colorado Retail Western

Blue West Capital Brokers $5.1M Sale of Multi-Tenant Retail/Flex Building in Colorado Springs

by Amy Works October 19, 2023

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. — Blue West Capital has brokered the sale of a multi-tenant retail/flex property located at 750 W. Garden of the Gods Road in Colorado Springs. A local 1031 exchange buyer acquired the asset for $5.1 million. The name of the seller was not released. Bryce McNeely of Blue West Capital represented the buyer and seller in the off-market transaction. The 33,892-square-foot property was 100 percent occupied by a mixture of local tenants at the time of sale.

October 19, 2023

California Features Property Type Retail

The Unstoppable Rise Of The Outlet Mall

by Hayden Spiess October 19, 2023

For decades, outlet malls have been a popular destination for shoppers of all ages. From the first multi-store outlet center that Vanity Fair opened in 1974, in Reading, Pennsylvania, and throughout the 1980s and 1990s, outlet malls grew rapidly. Outlet malls offer a wide variety of name-brand merchandise at discounted prices, and as a result, they are a great way to save money on popular brands of clothes, shoes, and accessories. Although outlet malls have been around for decades, the pandemic was a major hit to the retail landscape. Prior to 2020, outlet malls were seeing a surge in popularity, as consumers became more price-conscious and savvy on how to save money on their favorite brands. In June 2022, visits to outlet malls in the U.S. were down 6.7 percent from 2021 and down 14.3 percent from 2019, according to Placer.ai. This had outlet mall developers scrambling for a strategy and a path forward. Growth in California One of the most thriving outlet malls in the country is the Outlets at Tejon in Tejon Ranch, California, strategically located on Interstate 5 between Los Angeles and Bakersfield, just south of the Highway 99 interchange. This mall is home to over 50 …

October 19, 2023

Arizona Development Industrial Top Stories Western

Lincoln Property Co. Breaks Ground on $515M Luke Field Industrial Park in Glendale, Arizona

by John Nelson October 19, 2023

GLENDALE, ARIZ. — LPC Desert West, the Southwest arm of Dallas-based Lincoln Property Co., has broken ground on Luke Field, a $515 million industrial park in the Phoenix suburb of Glendale. The 140-acre property is bordered by namesake Luke Air Force Base, Litchfield Road, Northern Avenue and the newly built Northern Parkway. The 2.4 million-square-foot development will comprise Building A (695,750 square feet), Building B (454,761 square feet) and Building C (nearly 1.3 million square feet). The facilities will feature 40-foot clear heights, 25-foot glass entryways, automated dock doors, trailer and automobile parking and 5- by 10-foot windows on all levels. Outdoor amenities at Luke Field will include barbecue stations, shaded outdoor eating areas and employee collaboration stations. Additionally, the industrial facilities will be equipped with touchless technology throughout. Lincoln Property Co. serves as the leasing agent for Luke Field. The design-build team includes general contractor Layton Construction and architect Butler Design Group. LPC Desert West acquired the site in mid-2022 for $53 million. The developer expects to complete the project in a single phase by fourth-quarter 2024. Luke Field is near Loop 303 and I-10. Corporate neighbors include Walmart, Boeing, Microsoft, White Claw, XPO Logistics, UPS, REI, SubZero, Daimler-Benz, …

October 19, 2023

Arizona Loans Multifamily Student Housing Western

Coastal Ridge Receives $130M Recapitalization for Nine20 Student Housing Community Near Arizona State

by Amy Works October 18, 2023

TEMPE, ARIZ. — Coastal Ridge has received a $130 million recapitalization for Nine20, a 775-bed student housing community located near the Arizona State University campus in Tempe. Through the transaction, Coastal Ridge will remain as owner of the property alongside Virtus Real Estate Capital. Constructed in 2018, the community offers a mix of studio through five-bedroom units. Shared amenities include a resort-style swimming pool, two-story fitness center, poolside cabanas with hammocks, a grilling area, “muscle beach,” outdoor green space and a private parking garage. TSB Capital Advisors acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Coastal Ridge on the transaction.

October 18, 2023

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Arizona Hospitality Loans Western

Driftwood Capital Secures $115M Refinancing for Scottsdale McCormick Ranch Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona

by Amy Works October 18, 2023

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — Driftwood Capital has obtained $115 million in refinancing for Scottsdale McCormick Ranch, a conference center resort in Scottsdale. MetLife Investment Management, the institutional asset management business of MetLife, provided the loan. Driftwood’s $40 million renovation of Scottsdale McCormick Ranch Resort includes a complete redesign of all guest rooms, expanded food and beverage offerings, and the addition of 12 five-bedroom villas and a full-service luxury spa. Upon completion, the resort will be part of the Curio brand within the Hilton Worldwide portfolio. Built in 1976 and claiming to be “the country’s first true conference center resort,” the property is adjacent to two 18-hole golf courses. The resort features 90,000 square feet of indoor-outdoor meeting and event space, two outdoor swimming pools, a spa and fitness center, several food and beverage outlets, a speakeasy, and interactive venue space with a golf simulator and pool table. The property is located within the planned community of McCormick Ranch. Driftwood Hospitality Management, an affiliate of Driftwood Capital, will assume management responsibilities.

October 18, 2023

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