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Ryan Cos. Completes 405,992 SF Seniors Housing Property in Bonney Lake, Washington

by Amy Works September 20, 2021

BONNEY LAKE, WASH. — Wesley Homes, Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) and Ryan Cos. US have completed construction of Wesley at Tehaleh, a 405,992-square-foot senior living community within the master-planned community of Tehaleh by Newland in Bonney Lake, a suburb of Seattle. The two-building property sits on 16.8 acres and features 18 memory care apartments, 168 independent living apartments and 42 “catered living” apartments. “This new community has been in the works for over three years,” says Kevin Anderson, president and CEO of Wesley. CGA was architect on the project. The 4,700-acre, master-planned Tehaleh development has flourished over the past decade and has seen an increased demand for senior living.

September 20, 2021

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JLL Arranges $468.7M Construction Loan for Amazon-Leased Office Tower in Metro Seattle

by Taylor Williams September 20, 2021

BELLEVUE, WASH. — JLL has arranged a $468.7 million construction loan for The Artise, a 25-story office tower that will be located in the Seattle suburb of Bellevue. The 609,000-square-foot building is 100 percent preleased to a global e-commerce tenant, which Bloomberg reports is Amazon. New York City-based global investment firm KKR provided the loan to the borrower, a joint venture between developer Schnitzer West and Boston-based The Baupost Group. Specific loan terms were not disclosed. Slated for a fourth-quarter 2023 completion, The Artise will house 4,783 square feet of retail space and 1,158 parking spaces. The building’s location at 788 106th Ave. in the downtown area puts it one block north of Bellevue’s main pedestrian corridor and the site of the future East Link Light Rail extension. Additionally, The Artise will be located two blocks from Bellevue Transit Center and three blocks from the Interstate 405. Global architecture firm NBBJ designed the building, which will seek LEED Gold certification. Mike Tepedino, Geoff Goldstein and Tom Wilson of JLL arranged the debt. “The Artise will cultivate Bellevue’s position as a critical business hub in the Puget Sound area and deliver in-demand, Class A office space with features that allow the …

September 20, 2021

Acquisitions Multifamily Seniors Housing Washington Western

MedCore Sells 60-Unit Birchview Memory Care in Sedro-Woolley, Washington

by Amy Works September 17, 2021

SEDRO-WOOLLEY, WASH. — MedCore Partners has sold Birchview Memory Care, a 60-unit senior living community in Sedro-Woolley, approximately 72 miles north of Seattle. The community was part of a seven-property portfolio that MedCore purchased in July 2020 with locations in Washington State and Southern California. The buyer and price were not disclosed. “We are pleased with our investment in Birchview and the success in operations during the 14 months MedCore owned it,” says Brian Bollich, partner with MedCore. “There were several milestones accomplished in the past year, including occupancy stability during COVID-19 and meaningful capital improvements.” Tacoma, Wash.-based Senior Services of America (SSA) will continue to manage the property for the new ownership. SSA also manages seven other MedCore assets in Washington State, Oregon and California. MedCore currently operates 15 seniors housing communities in Texas, Arizona, Utah, California, Washington and Oregon. In addition, the company has two senior living projects under construction, both of which are slated to open in 2022.

September 17, 2021

Development Multifamily Washington Western

Wright Runstad, J.P. Morgan Open 58-Story Residences at Rainier Square in Downtown Seattle

by Amy Works September 16, 2021

SEATTLE — Wright Runstad & Co. and J.P. Morgan have welcomed the first residents of The Residences at Rainier Square in downtown Seattle. Wright Runstad & Co. partnered with institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Global Alternative on development of the mixed-use project. The Residences features 189 for-lease apartments, occupying floors 39 through 58 of the mixed-use structure, in a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts and top-floor penthouse. The property also offers a 40th-floor Sky Lobby, 14,000 square feet of amenity space, a 24/7 concierge service, a Full Swing golf simulator, an indoor grilling station, full-service pet lounge with grooming stations, exercise room, play area and pet relief area. NBBJ served as architect for the community.

September 16, 2021

Development Industrial Washington Western

CRG Breaks Ground on 1.1 MSF Costco Distribution Facility in Tumwater, Washington

by Amy Works September 16, 2021

TUMWATER, WASH. — CRG has broken ground on a 1.1 million-square-foot distribution center in Tumwater, approximately 60 miles southwest of Seattle. Costco will own the 79-acre project, located at 2311 93rd Ave. The $160 million build-to-suit project will feature 175 car parking spaces, 418 trailer spaces and 129 dock doors. Construction started in mid-August and completion is slated for August 2022. CRG sourced the land, navigated the entitlement process and provided development services for Costco. Clayco, CRG’s parent company, is constructing the distribution facility, which was designed by Lamar Johnson Collaborative, a subsidiary of Clayco.

September 16, 2021

Company News Retail Washington Western

Amazon to Hire 125,000 Employees for Local Opportunities Across the U.S.

by Amy Works September 15, 2021

SEATTLE — Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) will add 125,000 local employment opportunities through the United States, on top on the 40,000 corporate and technology positions the company announced in early September. The new roles in fulfillment and transportation offer an average starting wage of more than $18 per hour, and up to $22.50 per hour in some locations. Additionally, the company provides full-time employees with comprehensive benefits from day one, including health, vision and dental insurance; 401(k) with 50 percent company match; up to 20 weeks paid parental leave; and Amazon’s Career Choice program that pays full college tuition for the company’s full-line employees. Employment opportunities are available in hundreds of cities and towns across the country. Some states with the most roles include Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and Washington. In 2021, Amazon opened more than 250 new fulfillment centers, sortation centers, regional air hubs and delivery stations in the United States and will open over 100 more buildings in September alone.

September 15, 2021

Acquisitions Net Lease Retail Washington Western

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $1.1M Sale of Retail Property in Tonasket, Washington

by Amy Works September 15, 2021

TONASKET, WASH. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of a retail building, located at 409 E. Whitcomb Ave. in Tonasket. A limited liability company sold the asset to another limited liability company for $1.1 million. U.S. Bank occupies the 4,754-square-foot property under a net-lease basis. The bank has operated at the location for 35 years and recently executed a five-year lease extension. The property recently underwent an interior remodel. Clayton Brown and Ruthanne Romero of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and buyer in the deal.

September 15, 2021

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NorthMarq Arranges $132M Refinancing for Six Multifamily Properties in California, Washington

by Amy Works September 14, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO — NorthMarq’s San Francisco office has arranged the $132 million in refinancing for six multifamily properties in California and Washington comprising 965 units. Dennis Williams and Tom Wright of NorthMarq arranged the financing for the borrower, JB Matteson, through its long-time correspondent relationship with Allianz. The six permanent loans featured fixed interest rates with interest-only payments for the full 10-year terms. The financing includes: A $19.2 million loan for Avanti Apartments, a 216-unit property located at 4450 El Centro Road in Sacramento. A $31.4 million loan for Millworks Apartments, a 124-unit community located at 900 Reichert Ave. in Novato, Calif. An $18.5 million loan for Reflections at the Park, a 244-unit complex located at 11510 NE 112th Drive in Vancouver, Wash. A $19.4 million loan for Tustin Cottages, a 93-apartment community at 1361 El Camino Real in Tustin, Calif. A $25.5 million loan for Urban Village, a 129-unit property at 1081 Long Beach Blvd. in Long Beach, Calif. An $18 million loan for Waterfront Apartments, a 96-unit community with 4,000 square feet of commercial space in Petaluma, Calif.

September 14, 2021

Acquisitions Multifamily Washington Western

Virtu Investments Acquires BLU Bellevue Multifamily Community in Washington for $109M

by Amy Works September 10, 2021

BELLEVUE, WASH. — Continental Properties has completed the sale of BLU Bellevue, an apartment property located in downtown Bellevue. Virtu Investments acquired the community for $109 million, or $1,004 per square foot. Built in 2020 by Continental Properties, BLU Bellevue features 135 apartments, a rooftop terrace, 24-hour fitness center, pet facilities, parking garage with electric charging stations, and 360-degree cityscape and mountain views. Units feature floor-to-ceiling, triple-pane windows; air conditioning; walk-in closets with custom, built-in shelving; and biometric wall safes. Philip Assouad, Giovanni Napoli, Ryan Dinius, Sidney Warsinske and Anthony Palladino of Institutional Property Advisors, a division of Marcus & Millichap, represented the seller and procured the buyer in the deal.

September 10, 2021

Acquisitions Multifamily Washington Western

Thayer Manca Residential Divests of Citizen & Oake Apartments in Lakewood for $60M

by Amy Works September 10, 2021

LAKEWOOD, WASH. — Seattle-based Thayer Manca Residential has completed the sale of Citizen & Oake, an apartment community in Lakewood. An undisclosed buyer purchased the property for $60 million. Thayer Manca originally acquired the property in 2016 for $32.9 million and completed $4.8 million in renovations. Located at 5406 82nd St. SW, Citizen & Oake features 231 apartments and a 5,000-square-foot clubhouse with a fitness center, office space, community kitchen, game room and lounge, outdoor grills and firepits. The property also offers a secure package locker room, pet park and 40 solar panels. Interior renovations were completed in 227 units and the property received a full rebranding.

September 10, 2021

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