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Phoenix’s Growth Keeps The Multifamily Sector Hot

by Taylor Williams January 18, 2020

Stemming from the ashes of 2009 — a decade later and a decade wiser — Phoenix and the surrounding Maricopa County has exploded to outpace the national averages in both rent and job growth. In fact, the entire State of Arizona is booming in population growth and job production. The Census Bureau just released its American Community Survey “One-Year Estimates” in which Arizona was named the fastest-growing state in the nation with a year-over-year growth of 2.2 percent. The Phoenix MSA also experienced a 2.6 percent increase (as of October 2019) from the prior year ranking when it came to the largest job gains in the education and health services industries. The state also boasts a tax-friendly environment, pro-business governor, competitive workforce and one of the youngest median age populations in the country at 35.4. This has attracted a broad array of financial services, healthcare, manufacturing and tech companies that have been moving to Phoenix in droves, making Phoenix a diversified and balanced economy that is different than years’ past. What does all this mean? The need for housing is paramount and multifamily investors are reaping the benefits. Phoenix is able to absorb the roughly 7,500 new units developers are …

January 18, 2020

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Stockdale Capital Partners to Proceed with Horton Plaza Mall Redevelopment in San Diego

by Amy Works January 17, 2020

SAN DIEGO — Stockdale Capital Partners and Macy’s have reached an agreement for the redevelopment of the existing Horton Plaza Mall in downtown San Diego. The project was put on hold due to a disagreement between the two companies. Macy’s has now agreed to close its store at the property, paving the way for the redevelopment to continue. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Stockdale Capital will now continue with its redevelopment plans to transform the nearly vacant mall into The Campus at Horton, a creative office, entertainment and retail center. The redevelopment will include 700,000 square feet of sustainably-driven creative office space that will be home to 3,000 to 4,000 new high-quality jobs. Slated for completion in 2021, the property will also include creating 300,000 square feet of curated retail space and an activated and reimagined Horton Plaza Park. In May 2019, the San Diego City Council unanimously approved reducing the previous retail deed restriction on the property and Stockdale Capital Partners’ redevelopment vision. The Macy’s store will reportedly close in March, and redevelopment of the site is scheduled to begin in 2021, according to The Times of San Diego.

January 17, 2020

Acquisitions Colorado Multifamily Western

Gelt Acquires Kallisto at Bear Creek Multifamily Community Near Denver for $145.5M

by Amy Works January 17, 2020

LAKEWOOD, COLO. — Los Angeles-based Gelt has purchased Kallisto at Bear Creek, an apartment property located at 2605 S. Miller Drive in the Bear Creek area of Lakewood. Holland Partner Group sold the asset for $145.5 million. Built in two phases in 1987 and 1996, Kallisto at Bear Creek is situated on 38 acres and comprises 51 two- and three-story buildings. The 472-unit property features mostly one- and two-bedroom layouts with a mix of traditional flats and townhome floor plans. Units feature private balconies or porches, wood and gas fireplaces, washers/dryers, walk-in closets and extra storage. On-site amenities include a community garden, tennis court, two swimming pools, a hot tub, 31 acres of landscaped open spaces, barbecue areas, a clubhouse, business center, dog park and fitness center. Gelt plans to invest $3.5 million in capital improvements over the next four years at the property. Projects will include the interior renovation of the remaining 75 percent of units by installing vinyl flooring, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, new cabinet faces and hardware, tile backsplashes and ceiling fans. Jordan Robbins, David Martin and Pamela Koster of JLL represented the seller and buyer in the deal. With this latest acquisition, Gelt now owns …

January 17, 2020

Acquisitions Multifamily Nevada Western

Waterton Purchases 456-Unit Vegas Towers Apartment Asset in Las Vegas

by Amy Works January 17, 2020

LAS VEGAS — Waterton has acquired Vegas Towers, a multifamily property located at 1061 E. Flamingo Road in Las Vegas. Terms of the transaction, including the name of the seller and acquisition price, were not released. Built in 1974, Vegas Towers consists of two 10-story towers featuring a total of 264 one-bedroom/one-bath units and 192 two-bedroom/two-bath apartments, as well as a two-story clubhouse. Community amenities include an outdoor courtyard space with cabanas, grilling areas, pool and hot tub. Additionally, the property features laundry rooms on every floor, gathering spaces with a variety of seating options for group entertaining, workspaces for business needs and a fitness center. The buyer plans to implement a combination of renovation strategies that will include interior renovations to upgrade living rooms and bathrooms throughout the property. Select residences will receive quartz countertops, upgraded lighting and plumbing fixtures, new hardware, two-inch blinds and ceiling fans. CBRE represented the undisclosed seller in the deal.

January 17, 2020

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MidCap Financial, Ashley Creek Village II Sell Two Multifamily Assets in Vernal, Utah

by Amy Works January 17, 2020

VERNAL, UTAH — MidCap Financial and Ashley Creek Village II have completed the disposition of a two-property multifamily portfolio in Vernal, in the eastern part of the state near the Colorado border. DLP Real Estate Capital acquired the assets, which offer a total of 296 units, for an undisclosed price. Completed in 2013 and 2015, the portfolio comprises 13 buildings with garden-style construction. At the time of sale, the portfolio was 95 percent occupied. The portfolio includes the 96-unit Ashley Creek Village, located at 210 E. 500 South, and the 128-unit Willow Park, located at 110 N. 2500 West. Ashley Creek Village features private garages, a clubhouse, 24-hour fitness center, outdoor basketball court, playground and firepit. Willow Park features outdoor space with private garages, walking and biking trails, a playground area and a clubhouse. Patrick Bodnar and Eli Mills of CBRE’s Salt Lake City office represented the sellers in the deal.

January 17, 2020

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Acquisitions Arizona Office Western

HB Foothills Gateway Divests of Office Building in Phoenix for $11.5M

by Amy Works January 17, 2020

PHOENIX — HB Foothills Gateway has completed the sale of Foothills Gateway Corporate Center, a multi-tenant office building located at 4505 E. Chandler Blvd. in Phoenix. Equity Advantage purchased the property for $11.5 million. Located in the Southeast Valley neighborhood of the Ahwatukee Foothills, the 68,198-square-foot building was 85 percent occupied at the time of sale. Built in 1999, the office building features frontage and signage along Chandler Boulevard, as well as quick access to Interstate 10 and Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway. Eric Wichterman and Mike Coover of Cushman & Wakefield represented the buyer and seller in the deal.

January 17, 2020

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Employment, E-Commerce, Experiences Drive Phoenix’s Retail Market

by Taylor Williams January 17, 2020

Ecommerce and generational shifts in spending patterns have spawned discussions regarding the health and future of retail. However, Phoenix has proven to be one of the most resilient and dynamic retail markets in the country. This resilience is a product of corporate and residential migration from gateway markets due to increasing regulation and costs of living. Maricopa County has been named the fastest-growing county in the country for three years straight by the U.S. Census Bureau, and is forecasted to add another 500,000 people by 2023. This population and income influx has the Phoenix retail market bucking national trends. Consumer sentiment remains at peak 2006 levels despite political uncertainty, without the artificial run-up in home values we experienced leading up to the financial crisis. Average vacancy rates have lingered in the high 6 percent range with active retail construction remaining tempered at around 1 million square feet. This is compared to more than 11 million square feet in 2006. Vacancy may fall into the mid- to high 5 percent range over the next two years — where it was in 2006 — barring any extreme economic events. Triple-net rents have averaged $16.30 per square foot in 2019 and have grown …

January 17, 2020

Acquisitions California Industrial Western

Rexford Industrial Buys 751,528 SF Pomona Distribution Center from Prologis

by Amy Works January 16, 2020

POMONA, CALIF. — Rexford Industrial Realty has purchased Pomona Distribution Center, an infill industrial building located at 1601 W. Mission Blvd. within the Mission-71 Business Park in Pomona. Prologis sold the asset for an undisclosed price. Situated on a 32.2-acre site, the 751,528-square-foot multi-tenant building features a gated truck court, 20-foot clear heights, 84 dock-high loading doors, partial ESFR sprinklers and 4,000-amp power. The rectangular-shaped building offers access on three sides and dock-high loading positions on all four sides. At the time of sale, the property was fully leased to Lumber Liquidators and HD Supply. Jeff Chiate, Jeffrey Cole, Mike Adey and Ed Hernandez of Cushman & Wakefield’s National Industrial Advisory Group represented the seller in the deal. Additionally, Phil Lombardo and Ty Newland from Cushman & Wakefield served as market advisors for the transaction.

January 16, 2020

Acquisitions California Development Multifamily Student Housing Western

HighBridge Properties Sells 706-Bed Lincoln40 Development Near the University of California, Davis

by Amy Works January 16, 2020

DAVIS, CALIF. — HighBridge Properties has sold Lincoln40, a 706-bed student housing community currently under development near the University of California, Davis. Grand Peaks Properties acquired the project for an undisclosed price. HighBridge began construction on the community last fall, and will continue to co-develop the property alongside the new ownership. Upon completion, the community will offer two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom, fully furnished units with bed-to-bath parity. Shared amenities will include private study areas, a fitness facility, game room and lounge, as well as an outdoor swimming pool with cabanas and outdoor lounges featuring barbecue stations and gas fire pits. The development team also plans to contribute $1 million to the City of Davis for the construction of a pedestrian/bicycle bridge over the railroad tracks just north of the property, connecting to the city’s downtown business district. The project is scheduled for completion in fall 2021. The name is a reference to the project’s proximity to Route 40, also known as Lincoln Highway, according to the Davis Enterprise.

January 16, 2020

Acquisitions California Loans Multifamily Seniors Housing Western

Greystone Provides $37M Acquisition Loan for Seniors Housing Community Near Sacramento

by Amy Works January 16, 2020

ROCKLIN, CALIF. — Greystone has provided a $37 million Fannie Mae adjustable-rate mortgage loan for the acquisition of a 134-unit seniors housing property in Rocklin, a suburb of Sacramento. The Pines at Rocklin offers independent living, assisted living and memory care services. Merrill Gardens Senior Living is the operator and a joint venture partner in the community, which was built in 2015. The borrower was Harbert Seniors Housing Fund II. Greystone’s seniors housing finance team originated the 10-year loan with an adjustable rate and five years of interest-only payments. “Rocklin and the surrounding area are seeing overall population growth greater than the national average, so demand for this product type in this particular region is strong,” says Cary Tremper, head of Greystone’s seniors housing finance team.

January 16, 2020

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