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Microsoft Co-Founder, Real Estate Developer and Philanthropist Paul Allen Dies at 65

by Amy Works October 16, 2018

SEATTLE — Paul G. Allen, co-founder of Microsoft and founder of investment and project management firm Vulcan Inc., which includes its real estate development arm, has died at age 65. Allen passed away Monday from symptoms of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Born in 1953 in Seattle, Allen attended school in the Seattle area and founded Microsoft, along with Bill Gates, in 1975. Almost 10 years later, he resigned from Microsoft and began focusing on philanthropic interests and commercial real estate development and investments, as well charity efforts across the Pacific Northwest. In 1986, Allen and his sister, Jody Allen, founded Vulcan Inc., as a vehicle for real estate, investment, entertainment and philanthropy efforts. The company has built more than 7.8 million feet of office, life sciences, residential and mixed-use projects since 1998. Included in Vulcan’s development portfolio is South Lake Union, the hub of Amazon in Seattle; the Allen Institute of Brain Science; and the Allen Institute of Cell Science, and combined these properties comprise 80 percent of the company’s development efforts. As owner of the Seattle Seahawks since 1997, Allen invested $140 million toward the construction of CenturyLink Field. Additional commercial properties that Vulcan and Allen contributed to include Museum of …

October 16, 2018

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Highlands REIT Sells 260,627 SF Shopping Center in Washington for $38.3M

by Amy Works October 15, 2018

LONGVIEW, WASH. — Chicago-based Highlands REIT has completed the sale of Triangle Center, a community shopping center in Longview, approximately 50 miles north of Portland, Ore. A San Diego-based private buyer acquired the property for $38.3 million. Built in 2004, the 260,627-square-foot property was 98 percent leased at the time of sale. Tenants include Winco Foods (not included in the transaction), Ross Dress for Less, Bed Bath & Beyond, Michaels, Petco, Rite Aid, Ace Hardware, ULTA Beauty, Big 5, Office Depot, Five Guys Burgers & Fries, Great Clips and GameStop. The shopping center is situated on 36.9 acres of land at 1015 Ocean Beach Highway. Jimmy Slusher, Kirk Brummer, James Tyrell, Dino Christophilis, Alex Martinac and Philip Voorhees of CBRE represented the seller in the transaction. Additionally, CBRE’s Debt & Structured Finance team led by Shaun Moothart and Danielle Priore advised the buyer in procuring debt financing for the acquisition.

October 15, 2018

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iBorrow Provides $10.2M Loan for Industrial Building in Metro Seattle

by Amy Works October 8, 2018

ARLINGTON, WASH. — iBorrow, a nationwide private direct lender for commercial real estate, has funded a $10.2 million loan for an industrial building in Arlington, approximately 45 miles north of Seattle. The borrower group plans to use the proceeds to fund the value-add component of the property. The 244,590-square-foot property, which features 16,108 square feet of office space, was 84 percent leased at the time of financing.

October 8, 2018

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KeyBank Arranges $60M in Financing for 11 Industrial Buildings in Seattle

by Amy Works October 5, 2018

SEATTLE — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has secured a $60 million first-mortgage loan for SoDo Portfolio, an group of industrial properties in Seattle. The name of the borrower was not released. Encompassing 12.7 acres, the portfolio totals 11 buildings offering mixed-use industrial space. Josh Berde of Key’s Commercial Mortgage Group arranged the non-recourse, fixed-rate financing, which features a five-year term. A life company provided the funds.

October 5, 2018

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State Farm Provides $21M Construction Financing for Multifamily Project in Seattle

by Amy Works October 5, 2018

SEATTLE — Norris, Beggs & Simpson Financial Services (NBS Financial) has secured $21 million in financing for the development of Ivy Apartments in Seattle. Mike Wood and Colin Ceithaml of NBS Financial represented the borrower, Interbay Apts LLC, in the financing. State Farm Life Insurance provided the fixed-rate construction/perm loan, which is structured with a 12-year term and a 30-year amortization. Upon completion, Ivy Apartments will bring 93 residential units to Seattle’s Interbay submarket. The seven-story 82,965-square-foot building will feature 47 parking stalls and 23 storage units. Construction is slated to begin in November.

October 5, 2018

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Griffis Residential Purchases 880-Unit Multifamily Portfolio in Metro Seattle

by Amy Works October 3, 2018

RENTON, WASH. — Griffis Residential, through its Griffis Premium Apartment Fund IV, has acquired a two-property multifamily portfolio located in Renton, a suburb 25 miles south of Seattle, for an undisclosed price. The properties — Reserve and Sanctuary Apartments — have been renamed Griffis Lake Washington at the Landing. Built between 2008 and 2010, the properties will be operated as an 880-unit single apartment community offering studio, one- and two-bedroom units, with an average size of 846 square feet. The property is within walking distance of a variety of amenities and employment opportunities, including The Landing, a lifestyle retail center, and Boeing’s 737 airplane manufacturing facility. Additionally, the community is adjacent to Southport, an under-construction mixed-use project that will feature hospitality, office and recreational space.

October 3, 2018

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Wolff Co. Completes 135-Unit Seniors Housing Property in Lacey, Washington

by Amy Works September 28, 2018

LACEY, WASH. — Scottsdale, Ariz.-based The Wolff Co. has completed Revel Lacey, a seniors housing community located at 211 Hoh St. SE in Lacey. The community will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, Oct. 13. The three-story community features 135 studio, one- and two-bedroom independent living residences, as well as two guest suites. On-site amenities include a full-service salon and spa, fitness center, movie theater and chef-driven dining experiences in a modern-American restaurant and pub created by Chef Beau MacMillan. The Wolff Co. is currently developing senior living communities throughout the United States, with plans to expand its portfolio by investing $300 million to $400 million annually in the development of additional communities.

September 28, 2018

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Newmark Arranges $5M Loan for 22,367 SF Retail Property in Spokane, Washington

by Amy Works September 25, 2018

SPOKANE, WASH. — Newmark has arranged $5 million in permanent financing for the Village at Regal Pond, a retail property located in Spokane’s Inland Northwest submarket. The multi-tenant property features 22,367 square feet of retail space. Demetri Koston and Skip Slavin of Newmark’s Seattle office secured the non-recourse financing with one of Newmark’s correspondent life companies. Newmark will service the 20-year, fully amortizing loan at no additional cost to the undisclosed borrower.

September 25, 2018

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Colliers Brokers $3.4M Sale of Apartment Complex in Kirkland, Washington

by Amy Works September 19, 2018

KIRKLAND, WASH. — Colliers International has arranged the sale of The Residences at 518, an apartment complex located at 518 Second St. in Kirkland. Greenwood Pub LLC sold the property to Goodwin DC LLC for $3.4 million, or $339,000 per unit. Colliers’ Tim McKay, Dan Chhan and Sam Wayne handled the transaction. Built in 1901, the 10-unit property was fully renovated in 2016 resulting in additional units and exterior upgrades.

September 19, 2018

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CapitaLand Acquires Multifamily Portfolio in Western U.S. for $835M

by Camren Skelton September 19, 2018

SINGAPORE — CapitaLand has acquired a multifamily portfolio located throughout the metropolitan areas of Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles and Denver for $835 million. The Singapore-based real estate company acquired the assets through its wholly owned international business unit, CapitaLand International. The 16-property, Class B portfolio includes 3,787 units, representing a price per unit of approximately $220,000. The acquisition will more than double CapitaLand’s investment in the U.S. to over $1.5 billion, as well as increase its presence in the market to more than 6,500 units. “The stable, reliable cash flows of these Class B multifamily properties make this suburban portfolio more attractive than the higher-priced urban core segment,” says Gerald Yong, CEO of CapitaLand International. “Situated in well-established, well-connected rental communities, this portfolio of low-rise and garden-style properties continue to be a strong draw for middle-income and skilled professionals working in surrounding employment hubs.” The portfolio includes five properties located in Seattle, three in Portland, three in the greater Los Angeles area and five in Denver. All of the properties in the portfolio were more than 90 percent occupied at the time of sale, with an average length of stay of two years. Community amenities across the portfolio include swimming …

September 19, 2018

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