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CBRE Arranges Sale of 1.6 MSF Industrial Portfolio in Metro Atlanta, Memphis

by John Nelson

BRASELTON, GA. AND MEMPHIS, TENN. — CBRE has arranged the sale of a two-property industrial portfolio in Braselton and Memphis totaling more than 1.6 million square feet. The facilities include a 613,440-square-foot cross-dock warehouse in Braselton, a city on the northeast outskirts of the metro Atlanta area, and a 1 million-square-foot cross-dock warehouse in Memphis. The Braselton facility was built in 2016 and is fully leased to a large e-commerce company, and the Memphis property was built in 2021 and is fully occupied by Medtronic. Frank Fallon, Trey Barry, José Lobon, Royce Rose, George Fallon, Ryan Bain, Zach Graham and Bentley Smith of CBRE represented the seller, JW Mitchell Co., in the transaction. The buyer and sales price were not disclosed. Additionally, Brian Linnihan, Mike Ryan, Richard Henry and Taylor Crowder of CBRE’s debt and structured finance team in Atlanta arranged a $69.9 million acquisition loan through Wells Fargo on behalf of the buyer.

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Freshfields Signs 117,000 SF Office Lease at Midtown Center in Downtown DC

by John Nelson

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Freshfields US LLP has signed a 117,000-square-foot lease at Midtown Center, a two-tower, 869,000-square-foot office property in downtown Washington, D.C. The global law firm will relocate its D.C. office from 700 13th St. NW to occupy floors six through eight in the West Tower at Midtown Center. Amy Bowser and Brooks Brown of CBRE represented the landlord, Carr Properties, in the lease negotiations, along with internal staffers Kaitlyn Rausse and Ryan Lopez. Rob Copito and Harry Stephens of CBRE represented Freshfields in the lease. Built in 2017, Midtown Center is now 80 percent occupied. Carr plans to add new amenities to the West Tower, including a rooftop penthouse and new conference and entertainment facilities. Existing amenities and features at Midtown Center include pedestrian bridges connecting the two towers, a two-level fitness center, rooftop terrace and restaurants on the ground level including Shoto, Grazie Nonna, Dauphines and Blue Bottle.

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AcquisitionsFloridaRetailSoutheast

IPA Brokers $24M Sale of Westend Square Shopping Center in Tallahassee

by John Nelson

TALLAHASSEE, FLA. — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has brokered the $24 million sale of Westend Square, a 152,335-square-foot shopping center in Tallahassee. Douglas Mandel of IPA represented the seller, Steven Leoni, and procured the buyer, New York-based Milbrook Properties, in the deal. Mandel says the shopping center has upside potential as the property’s current rental rates are 25 percent below market rates. Situated within a mile from Florida State University’s campus, Westend Square was 98 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including Five Below, Planet Fitness, Pet Supermarket, Aaron’s Rent To Own, Little Caesars Pizza, the U.S. Post Office and Citi Trends. Aldi shadow-anchors the center, which was renovated in 2022.

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AcquisitionsIndustrialNorth CarolinaSoutheast

Avison Young Negotiates Sale of 123,140 SF Industrial Facility in Charlotte

by John Nelson

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Avison Young has negotiated the sale of a 123,140-square-foot industrial facility located at 6000 Old Concord Road in Charlotte. Chris Skibinski, Henry Lobb, Abby Rights and Jewell Gentry of Avison Young represented the buyer, Stonelake Capital Partners, in the transaction. Will Jenkins, Marc Hedrick and Jack Harvey also represented Stonelake on an internal basis. Scott Hensley of Piedmont Properties represented the seller. The sales price was not disclosed. The property was built in 1984, according to LoopNet Inc.

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Colliers Mortgage Arranges $10.4M HUD-Insured Loan for Seniors Housing Community in Parkville, Maryland

by John Nelson

PARKVILLE, MD. — Colliers Mortgage has arranged a $10.4 million HUD-insured loan for the refinancing of The Cottages of Perry Hall, a 64-unit seniors housing community in Parkville. Situated on 3.2 acres about seven miles northeast of Baltimore, the property features four cottages that provide assisted living and memory care living arrangements. Services and amenities at The Cottages of Perry Hall include 24-hour care, full-service dining, housekeeping, community and activities rooms, beauty salon, fully landscaped courtyards and secure outdoor space. Christopher Fenton and Catherine Eby of the Lenox, Mass., office of Colliers Mortgage, in partnership with Health Financing Consultants, arranged the financing on behalf of Charter Senior Living. The loan carries a 35-year term and amortization schedule.

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Lee & Associates Report: Final Quarter 2024 Net Absorption Trends in Industrial, Office Likely Temporary; Multifamily, Retail Net Absorption Trajectories Stickier

by Sarah Daniels

Lee & Associates’ 2024 Q4 North America Market Report looks back at the tenant demand, absorption rates and vacancy trends for industrial, office, retail and multifamily sectors nationwide to extrapolate what might be on the horizon for 2025 and beyond. While net absorption in industrial and retail is down from the same period in 2023, the reasons — too much supply in the pipeline versus too little — are opposite for each sector. Similar mirroring due to reverse factors can be seen in the net positive absorption last quarter in office and multifamily. Net industrial absorption was down 45 percent in the last quarter of 2024, compared to the same quarter in 2023. However, vacancy rates are likely to decline this year due to a lower volume of construction starts completing in 2025. New in-office policies among prominent companies contributed to the office market’s second consecutive quarter of positive absorption, but overall, office vacancy numbers are expected to continue rising until 2026. Low vacancy and factors challenging development meant very few options for retail tenants seeking new, high-quality space. Retail tenants in the food and beverage arena have been taking advantage of increased national spending on food outside the home …

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AcquisitionsLoansMultifamilySoutheastVirginia

IPA Secures $165.9M Acquisition Financing for 678-Unit Apartment Community in Alexandria, Virginia

by John Nelson

ALEXANDRIA, VA. — IPA Capital Markets, a division of Marcus & Millichap, has arranged $165.9 million in acquisition financing for Town Square at Mark Center, a 678-unit apartment and townhome community located at 1459 N. Beauregard St. in Alexandria, about nine miles south of Washington, D.C. The borrower, Boston-based DSF Group, purchased the community from an undisclosed seller. IPA’s Los Angeles office arranged the financing, which was underwritten at a 70 percent loan-to-value ratio with a 35-year amortization schedule. Built in 1996, Town Square at Mark Center was 98 percent occupied at the time of financing.

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AcquisitionsIndustrialSoutheastVirginia

Lingerfelt Sells 239,448 SF Port 801 Industrial Facility in Colonial Heights, Virginia

by John Nelson

COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA. — Lingerfelt has sold Port 801, a 239,448-square-foot industrial facility located at 801 Port Walthall Drive in Colonial Heights, a suburb of Richmond. The buyer and sales price were not disclosed. JLL represented Lingerfelt, which delivered Port 801 in 2022, in the sale. The property was fully leased at the time of sale to two investment-grade tenants. Last fall, Lingerfelt executed a 106,376-square-foot lease with PECO Pallet at Port 801.

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AcquisitionsNorth CarolinaRetailSoutheast

Keith Corp. Acquires 82,161 SF Outlet Mall in North Carolina’s Outer Banks Region

by John Nelson

NAGS HEAD, N.C. — The Keith Corp. has acquired Outlets Nags Head, an 82,161-square-foot outlet mall located in North Carolina’s Outer Banks Region. The Charlotte-based investment and development firm has tapped Ignite Retail Partners to lead marketing and leasing efforts for the property. Singerman Real Estate sold the outlet mall for an undisclosed price. Tenants at Outlets Nags Head include Aerie, Eddie Bauer, Michael Kors, Talbots and Vera Bradley, as well as a collection of local retailers like Salt Coast Outfitters, Outer Banks Olive Oil and BROS.

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Cushman & Wakefield Arranges Sale of 368-Bed Student Housing Community Near Auburn University

by John Nelson

AUBURN, ALA. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the sale of The HUB at Auburn, a 368-bed student housing community located at 626 Shug Jordan Parkway near the Auburn University campus in Alabama. Travis Prince, Shawn Lubic and Victoria Marks of Cushman & Wakefield’s student housing capital markets team represented the seller, FPA Multifamily, in the transaction. The property was acquired by Capstone Real Estate Investments for an undisclosed price. Developed in 1989, the community consists of six three-story buildings that were 96 percent occupied at the time of sale. The property offers 96 units in two- and four-bedroom configurations, including townhomes. Shared amenities include a fitness center, resort-style pool, shared study spaces and a complimentary coffee bar.

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