CARROLLTON, TEXAS — Lee & Associates has negotiated a 55,232-square-foot industrial lease at 2080 McDaniel Drive in the northern Dallas metro of Carrollton. Nathan Denton of Lee & Associates represented the tenant, Buzzballz, a provider of alcoholic beverages, in the lease negotiations. Gil Stroube and Michael Peinado of Lincoln Property Co. represented the landlord, Prologis.
DALLAS — Regional lender and intermediary BMC Capital has arranged a $6.1 million acquisition loan for an undisclosed retail property in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area. The non-recourse loan features a 4.7 percent fixed interest rate, a 75 percent loan-to-value ratio, a 10-year term and a 30-year amortization schedule. The borrower was not disclosed.
Industrial users in Texas, particularly e-commerce firms operating out of large-format distribution centers, are finding it harder and harder to staff their facilities with experienced, talented workers. Development of both speculative and build-to-suit warehouses and distribution centers has been on fire in major Texas markets over the last several years, driven by an abundance of land, exceptional infrastructure and climbing populations. According to CoStar Group, Dallas-Fort Worth’s (DFW) industrial supply grew by 3.5 percent, or roughly 30 million square feet, in 2017. That figure represents the highest single-year inventory growth in more than a decade. Approximately 21 million square feet of new space hit the market in 2018, and for 2019, CoStar forecasts that nearly 24 million square feet of product will be delivered. Houston’s supply growth has been tamer, averaging about 12.2 million square feet annually between 2015 and 2018. But the market is projected to add another 13.2 million square feet this year, per CoStar. With a couple exceptions, more than 90 percent of the new product delivered in DFW and Houston in each year between 2015 and 2018 was distribution space. The distribution building booms in Texas’ two biggest markets have occurred in the face of escalating …
There may be uncertainties within the market and larger economy, but Tom Turnage, vice president of Bellwether Enterprise, believes much of the activity on which 2018 hung its hat will continue. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are coming off record years, as are companies like Bellwether. Turnage believes the multifamily and industrial markets will remain active…but so will competition. This means borrowers and lenders must approach this year with creativity and flexibility. Both will be key to success in this lending environment. Watch the video for insights from Turnage on the lending landscape in the coming year.
Ernie Katai, executive vice president and head of production, and Christopher Philipps, head of small loan originations at Berkadia, believe commercial real estate lending activity will continue with steady momentum through 2019. Katai was admittedly nervous about last year’s interest rate increases, but was happy to see his worry was for naught as the commercial market took it in stride. In Katai’s experience, investors have remained active. Most are willing to accept lower returns, which won’t keep them from buying in 2019. Philipps is focused on future growth. He notes Berkadia’s intention to utilize new small balance loan programs from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to offer a wider spectrum of resources to current clients, while introducing a new pool of borrowers to the firm. Watch the video for more insights from Katai and Philipps.
BUDA, TEXAS — SWBC Real Estate LLC, a multifamily developer with offices in Dallas and San Antonio, has acquired land in the central Texas city of Buda for the development of Royalton at Sunfield, a 300-unit multifamily community. The average unit size at the Class A property will be 908 square feet across one-, two- and three-bedroom residences. Amenities will include a pool, sunning decks, outdoor grilling areas, fitness center, dog park and package lockers. SWBC plans to begin construction, which should last about 20 months, in May. Cross Architects is handling design, and Kimley Horn is the civil engineer.
HOUSTON — An affiliate of Megacenter has completed Phase I of Megacenter Willowbrook, a 235,627-square-foot mixed-use project in Houston. Phase I of the project, which is redeveloping a former Walmart Supercenter, consists of 37,000 square feet of flex warehouse space, 20,000 square feet of self-storage space and 15,000 square feet of office and coworking space. Upon completion, Megacenter Willowbrook will also include a 114,000-square-foot gym and 34,000 square feet of entertainment space. The property is currently 75 percent leased. Michael Johnson and Stuart Hepler of HFF arranged project financing through Icon Bank.
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Two local firms, Manifold Real Estate and OakPoint Real Estate, will develop Bouldin Creek, a 165,000-square-foot office building in Austin. Designed by Michael Hsu Office of Architecture, the property will feature a rooftop deck, green space with meeting areas, an onsite gym, tenant lounge and bike storage. Tenants at the property will also enjoy proximity to several public transit lines and walkability to nearby restaurants, shops and bars. The developers plan to break ground in March and deliver the Class A building in summer 2020.
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Proper Hospitality will open Austin Proper Hotel & Residences, a 244-room hotel that will be located at 600 W. 2nd St. in downtown Austin. The property will also house 99 for-sale residences, as well as three restaurants, two bars, an outdoor lounge, two pools, a spa and wellness facility and 10,000 square feet of meeting space. The opening is scheduled for June.
DALLAS — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Enchanted Hills, a 229-unit multifamily property in Dallas with a land use restrictive agreement (LURA). The property is situated on 11.7 acres with access to Interstates 30 and 635. Al Silva and Ford Braly of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a local private investor who owned the property for 22 years. Silva and Braly also procured the buyer, a Dallas-based investment firm.