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NewPoint-Sponsored Fund Provides $13.3M Bond Financing for Affordable Housing Rehab in Southeast D.C.

by John Nelson

WASHINGTON, D.C. — NewPoint Real Estate Capital’s NewPoint Impact Fund I has provided $13.3 million in 501(c)(3) bond financing for Ridgecrest Apartments Phase II, a 128-unit affordable housing community in southeast Washington, D.C.’s Anacostia submarket. The New York-based borrower, The NHP Foundation, will use the funds to acquire, rehabilitate and recapitalize the community. Bryan Dickson of NewPoint arranged and structured the tax-exempt construction-to-permanent phased bond financing. Other capital partners in the development include DC Green Bank, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DCHD) and the District of Columbia Housing Authority. The new financing will be combined with $29.2 million in soft debt and grants from the DCHD. Ridgecrest Phase II was previously operated as part of the larger Ridgecrest Village, a 1951-built development that NHPF purchased in 2019. After recapitalization, 20 percent of the Phase II units will be restricted at 30 percent of the area median income (AMI) to serve as permanent supportive housing. The remaining 80 percent of units will be restricted at 50, 60 and 80 percent of AMI. The garden-style apartment community features a mix of two- and three-bedroom units ranging in size from …

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SRS Brokers $3.1M Sale of McDonald’s Ground Lease in Clearwater, Florida

by John Nelson

CLEARWATER, FLA. — SRS Real Estate Partners has brokered the $3.1 million ground-lease sale of a 5,447-square-foot McDonald’s restaurant in Clearwater. The restaurant was built in 2014 on a 1.4-acre site at 2871 Gulf to Bay Blvd., about 17 miles west of Tampa. Sean Lutz and Dan Elliot of SRS’ Chicago office represented the seller, a private investor based in Florida, in the transaction. The buyer, a New York-based private investor, purchased the land in a 1031 exchange at a closing cap rate of 3.87 percent, which is the lowest cap rate for a McDonald’s property sold on a national basis this year according to CoStar Group.

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US Economy Adds 272,000 Jobs in May, Surpassing Economists’ Expectations

by John Nelson

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Total nonfarm employment in the United States increased by 272,000 jobs in May, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This figure exceeds the predictions of Dow Jones economists who anticipated a more modest increase of 190,000, according to CNBC. The May total also surpasses the rolling 12-month average of 232,000 jobs. The BLS also reports the U.S. unemployment rate rose slightly to 4 percent, the first time that the rate has eclipsed that mark since January 2022. Additionally, the BLS has made slightly downward revisions for employment in March and April, with 5,000 fewer reported in March (now 310,000 jobs total) and 10,000 fewer in April (now 165,000). Healthcare led all sectors in May, adding 68,000 jobs, which is in line with its average 64,000 jobs added over the prior 12 months. Within the healthcare category, employment grew in ambulatory health care services (+43,000), hospitals (+15,000) and nursing and residential care facilities (+11,000). Other employment sectors experiencing growth include government (+43,000); leisure and hospitality (+42,000); professional, scientific and technical services (+32,000, which is nearly double its monthly average of +19,000 over the prior 12 months); and social assistance (+15,000). Employment showed little or no …

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Industrial Investors Are More Selective in Wake of Rising Interest Rates, Say InterFace Panelists

by John Nelson

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Despite strong fundamentals and a plethora of buyers waiting to transact, the industrial sector is experiencing dwindling sales as the industry is still reeling from the impact of rising interest rates. The U.S. industrial sector recorded $82 billion in sales volume in 2023, a 46 percent year-over-year decline and the lowest sales volume in about six years, according to data from Matthews Real Estate Investment Services. Newmark tallies the first three months of the year totaling $16.9 billion in U.S. industrial sales volume, which would be the seventh consecutive quarter of annualized declines. Michael Brennan, co-founder, chairman and managing principal of Brennan Investment Group, said that the rising cost of debt inherently makes values a moving target even in a healthy sector like industrial real estate, especially with such a massive upswing in interest rates over a short time frame. “Interest rates are the No. 1 problem for real estate,” said Brennan. “Buyers and sellers can’t see eye to eye. And make no mistake, prices went down, though maybe not as much as we thought they would have.” The data backs Brennan up as the average price per square foot was recorded at $130 at the end …

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BGFP International Obtains $72M Construction Financing for Cold Storage Development in Jacksonville

by John Nelson

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — BGFP International, a partnership between BG Capital, Saoud Development and FreezPak Logistics, has secured $72 million in construction financing to develop a 275,000-square-foot cold storage facility in Jacksonville. The capital providers include senior lenders Valley National Bank and the Israel Discount Bank of New York (IDB), as well as Nuveen Green Capital, which provided Commercial Property-Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing. Tyler Huffman and Joseph Byrne of BG Capital originated the debt execution on behalf of BGFP International. Construction is underway and expected to be completed in November. FreezPak Logistics will lease the entirety of the complex, which will feature 212,000 square feet of freezer space and a 41,000-square-foot cooler dock. Situated on 20 acres, the property will offer 53,000 new pallet positions, 34 loading docks, 132 trailer parking stalls, 90 container plug-ins and clear heights of 67 feet. The new Jacksonville facility will represent the third build-to-suit facility for BGFP International, joining developments in Philadelphia and Houston.

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TSB Realty Brokers Sale of 330-Bed Student Housing Community Near Georgia Tech in Midtown Atlanta

by John Nelson

ATLANTA — TSB Realty has brokered the sale of 100 Midtown, a 330-bed student housing community located near the Georgia Tech campus in Atlanta’s Midtown neighborhood. Pope & Land Real Estate purchased the property from an undisclosed seller. In addition to TSB Realty brokering the sale, TSB Capital Advisors acted as consultant for acquisition financing with First Carolina Bank. 100 Midtown offers fully furnished two- and four-bedroom units. Shared amenities include a fitness center, clubhouse, film lounge, business center and private study rooms. The property was originally developed in 1968 and repositioned as student housing in 2004. The community was 98 percent occupied at the time of sale.

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BWE Arranges $35.9M Refinancing for Accent Southrail Apartments in Charlotte

by John Nelson

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — BWE has arranged a $35.9 million loan for the refinancing of Accent Southrail, a 304-unit mid-rise apartment community located at 6026 Station Crossing Ave. in Charlotte’s Lower South End (LoSo) district. Alan Tapie, Thomas Wiedeman, Brad Walker and Hanley Long of BWE arranged the three-year, fixed-rate loan through a life company lender on behalf of the borrower, Atlanta-based Westplan Investors. The loan features flexible prepayment options. Built in 2021, Accent Southrail features a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include a gym, pool with loungers and Orbit daybeds, clubroom with lounge, hammock sun garden, centralized bike storage, coffee bar, outdoor patios with grilling stations, a dog washing station and coworking spaces.

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Walker & Dunlop Negotiates Sale of 128-Unit Seniors Housing Property in Metro Cincinnati

by John Nelson

FLORENCE, KY. — Walker & Dunlop has negotiated the sale of Legacy Living Florence, a 128-unit seniors housing community in Florence, just south of Cincinnati. Built in 2022, Legacy Living features independent living, assisted living and memory care units. The buyer was an undisclosed REIT. The seller and sales price were also not disclosed. Alex Vice, Joshua Jandris and Brett Gardner led the Walker & Dunlop Investment Sales team in brokering the sale.

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Marcus & Millichap Secures $5.3M Sale of Retail Center in Chattanooga

by John Nelson

CHATTANOOGA, TENN. — Marcus & Millichap has secured the $5.3 million sale of South Terrace Plaza, a 46,700-square-foot retail center located at 5076-5084 S. Terrace in Chattanooga. The property is shadow-anchored by AMC Theatres and is located near the I-75 transition into I-24. South Terrace Plaza was 94 percent leased at the time of sale to 12 tenants that have an average 23-year tenure at the property. According to Marcus & Millichap, six new leases were executed at the center in the past year. Zach Taylor and Eric Abbott of Marcus & Millichap’s Atlanta office represented the seller, a Tennessee-based developer, in the transaction. Jody McKibben of Marcus & Millichap served as the broker of record in Tennessee in the deal. The buyer was not disclosed. “The strength of the Chattanooga market and the significant upside potential of the center created a highly competitive bid process for this property,” says Taylor.

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Dollar Tree Explores Future of Family Dollar Business Segment, Including Possible Sale

by John Nelson

CHESAPEAKE, VA. — Dollar Tree Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR) has announced a formal review of its Family Dollar business segment, including the possibility of selling, spinning off or other disposition methods of the brand. In March, Dollar Tree announced the closure of 1,000 stores nationally, approximately 970 of which were underperforming Family Dollar Stores. Additionally, Dollar Tree has recently acquired up to 170 former 99 Cents Only stores. “Dollar Tree has been on a multi-year journey to help the company fully achieve its potential,” says Rick Dreiling, chairman and CEO of Dollar Tree Inc. “Our goal is to position both the Dollar Tree and Family Dollar banners to progress further and faster, and to determine whether the exclusive attention of a dedicated team will benefit both, while creating value for Dollar Tree shareholders and other stakeholders.” Family Dollar’s same-store net sales increased 0.1 percent year-over-year in fiscal first-quarter 2024, which ended May 4. (The data does not include the previously mentioned stores that Dollar Tree closed during the first quarter.) By comparison, Dollar Tree’s same-store net sales increased 1.7 percent in the same time period. Dollar Tree has retained J.P. Morgan Securities LLC as its financial advisor and Davis Polk & Wardwell …

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