Monday, November 9, 2020

JLL Capital Markets completes the $50 million sale of 44 Whippany Road in Morristown, NJ

44 Whippany Road, 232,000-SF Class A Office Building
 Morristown, NJ

Jose Cruz 

MORRISTOWN, NJ – JLL Capital Markets announced it has closed the $50 million sale of 44 Whippany Road, a 232,000-square-foot, Class A office building in Morristown, New Jersey.

 JLL represented the seller, an affiliate of Marcus Partners, and procured the buyer, Liberty Properties LLC.

 44 Whippany Road is positioned on a 20-acre site in the highly desirable Morristown market of Northern New Jersey. 

The property boasts convenient access to Interstate 287 and Route 24 and is less than one mile from downtown Morristown.

 The three-story property recently underwent more than $18 million in renovations transforming 44 Whippany Road into a unique headquarters-quality property.

 On-site amenities include an executive conference center, Starbucks-branded cafĂ©, fitness center with Peloton and LifeFitness equipment, outdoor patio and picnic area and an atrium dining area. Other features include top floor balconies and a picturesque fountain pond.

The property also offers a bike-share and ride-share program as well as direct access to the Patriot’s Path walking trail and Frelinghuysen Arboretum.

 The JLL Capital Markets team representing the seller included Senior Managing Directors Jose Cruz and Kevin O’Hearn and Senior Directors Steve Simonelli and Michael Oliver.

 “We’re thrilled to have helped Marcus execute their business plan so quickly. Having sold this to them in 2017 when it was 47% leased, and now more than doubling occupancy, also reflects the high level of leasing demand for well-located properties that have been fully repositioned,” stated O’Hearn.

Steve Simonelli 

 JLL Capital Markets is a full-service global provider of capital solutions for real estate investors and occupiers. 

The firm's in-depth local market and global investor knowledge delivers the best-in-class solutions for clients — whether investment sales advisory, debt placement, equity placement or a recapitalization.

The firm has more than 3,700 Capital Markets specialists worldwide with offices in nearly 50 countries.

 For more news, videos and research resources on JLL, please visit our newsroom.

  

About Marcus Partners 

 

Marcus Partners is a vertically integrated real estate firm with a strong history of successful investment, management and development.


Michael Oliver

The firm is based in the Financial District of Boston, with regional offices in Metro New York City and Metro Washington, D.C. 


The firm focuses on strategic and opportunistic investment strategies across residential, industrial, biomedical, medical office, office, and mixed-use properties where it can create value and maximize risk-adjusted returns.


 Its current portfolio includes approximately 7 million square feet of commercial real estate along the East Coast. 

 

 For more information please visit http://www.marcuspartners.com/

 

  CONTACT:

Kristen Murphy

JLL Senior Manager

 Public Relations

Phone: +1 617 848 1572

Email:  Kristen.Murphy@am.jll.com

 jll.com


Midwest core medical office building portfolio totaling 439,000 square feet trades

     

Mindy Berman

BOSTON, MA, Nov. 9, 2020 – JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has completed the sale of a core medical office (MOB) portfolio totaling 439,000 square feet across seven properties, primarily located on hospital campuses in top metro areas in Indiana, Illinois and Missouri.

Daniel Turley


 JLL represented the seller, and procured the buyer, Healthpeak Properties, Inc.

 The properties are strategically aligned with the Midwest’s top integrated healthcare systems, including Ascension, Franciscan, AMITA and University of Missouri Health.

 The Class A portfolio is 93% occupied, including 75% direct health system occupancy, offering stability of income at critical campus locations that have been institutionally owned and operated for many years.

The buildings, which average approximately 62,000 square feet, are a blend of single and multi-tenancy and feature surgery centers, cancer treatment centers and advanced diagnostic imaging.

Tim Joyce 



The properties are located in Indianapolis, Mooresville and Zionsville, Indiana as well as Bolingbrook, Illinois and Columbia, Missouri.

 The JLL Healthcare Capital Markets team representing the seller was led by Senior Managing Directors Mindy Berman and Daniel Turley, Managing Director Tim Joyce and Senior Director Brannan Knott.

 

“Medical office investments have been highly favored for the past several years and throughout the pandemic due to their defensive investment qualities – long-term leases, stable occupancy and income, strong tenant credit quality and high tenant retention,” added Berman.


 “With many investors activating their dry powder, we anticipate this sector will remain strong through 2020 and well into a post-COVID environment.” 

 

JLL Capital Markets is a full-service global provider of capital solutions for real estate investors and occupiers.

Brannan Knott

The firm's in-depth local market and global investor knowledge delivers the best-in-class solutions for clients — whether investment sales advisory, debt placement, equity placement or a recapitalization.

The firm has more than 3,700 Capital Markets specialists worldwide with offices in nearly 50 countries.

 For more news, videos and research resources on JLL, please visit our newsroom.

 

 

  CONTACT:

Kristen Murphy

JLL Senior Manager

 Public Relations

Phone: +1 617 848 1572

Email:  Kristen.Murphy@am.jll.com

 jll.com


Atlanta Fed Announces New Commercial Real Estate Momentum Index

 

 Lauren Terschan

ATLANTA, GA -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta announces the release of the U.S. Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Momentum Index which combines economic and real estate market data for more than 300 metro areas to provide insight into the momentum of change in CRE markets across the country.

 A new interactive market analysis tool will enable users to track the CRE Momentum Index over time to identify CRE trends and assess market risks for the four major property sectors—apartment, office, retail, and industrial—as well as view the underlying variables that affect the index’s movement.

The Atlanta Fed's Brian Bailey. Photo by Sadat Karim

One of the intended uses of the tool is to help small and medium-sized banks more quickly identify and accurately gauge risk as they are actively engaged in commercial real estate lending.

 The CRE Momentum Index combines publicly available economic data such as employment, e-commerce, retail sales and others, with third-party, market-specific data such as occupancy trends and construction forecasts.

The tool also provides a running quarter-to-date analysis as data are released in order to improve tracking in between quarterly data releases.

File photo: Office Tower 

 “Exploring both economic and commercial real estate dynamics in tandem helps users understand the movements in commercial real estate markets, and it is particularly helpful to look at these dynamics by property type,” said Lauren Terschan, senior data analytics and real estate specialist in the Atlanta Fed’s Supervision, Regulation, and Credit division, who helped develop the tool.

“By looking at changes in overall market momentum, this tool will help users track market undulations and help identify potential risks.”

 According to NAIOP Research Foundation, commercial real estate contributed more than $1.1 trillion to the U.S. GDP and supported nine million American jobs in 2019.

File photo: Shopping Center

 “Commercial real estate is a hugely important sector to the overall economy and contributes significantly to job creation, investment and lending,” said Brian Bailey, CRE subject matter expert in the Atlanta Fed’s Supervision, Regulation and Credit division, who developed the index’s methodology.

“It is critical that industry participants, lenders and regulators have an excellent understanding of economic drivers and risks, and we believe the CRE Momentum Index will help with that understanding.”

 The CRE Momentum Index is available in the Data and Tools section of the Atlanta Fed website.

  CONTACT:

Karen Mracek

 karen.mracek@atl.frb.org 

 470-249-8348

Arbor Appoints Arthanais Williams Managing Director, Affordable Housing

 

Arthanais Williams 


UNIONDALE, NY, Nov. 9, 2020 -– Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ABR) a real estate investment trust and national direct lender specializing in loan origination and servicing for multifamily, single-family rental (SFR) portfolios, seniors housing, healthcare, and other diverse commercial real estate assets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Arthanais Williams as Managing Director, Affordable Housing.

 Reporting directly to John Caulfield, Chief Operating Officer, Agency Lending, Williams will be responsible for establishing, developing and managing Arbor’s multifamily affordable financing platform across the agency and structured product lines, including, but not limited to, Tax Exempt Bond Financing, Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Section 8 Housing and Opportunity Zones.

 Arthanais brings more than two decades of experience in affordable and community development finance,” said Caulfield. “His seasoned expertise in valuation, acquisition, rehabilitation and financial structuring for multifamily will help support our strategy to significantly grow our presence in the affordable housing market.”

John Caulfield

 Prior to his current position at Arbor, Williams served as Relationship Manager, Targeted Affordable Housing at Freddie Mac.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Maryland, as well as a Master of Business Administration in Business Economics and Public Policy from The George Washington University.

 

 CONTACT:

 Bina Handa

Tel: 516.506.4229

bhanda@arbor.com

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.

333 Earle Ovington Blvd, Suite 900

Uniondale, NY 11553

800.ARBOR.10

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Arbor Realty Trust Announces Funding Deals Nationwide

 $6.1 Million Fannie Mae Small Loans Financed in Arizona and California

 Greg Gillam 

UNIONDALE, NY – Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ABR) a leading multifamily and commercial mortgage lender, recently funded three Fannie Mae Small Loans in AZ and CA. The properties received $6.1M in refinancing through the program.  

 Greg Gillam of Arbor’s Manhattan Beach office originated the loans.

 “These transactions demonstrate our ability to provide clients with optimal funding in a timely manner,” Gillam said. “At Arbor, we are committed to delivering on all of our borrowers’ short- and long-term needs.”

 Sherman Grove Apartments in Los Angeles, CA, received $2.5M. The multifamily property includes studio, one- and two-bedroom floorplans with walk-in closets and hardwood floors.

 Grover East Apartments in Phoenix, AZ, received $2.2M. The 30-unit complex was built in 1986 and offers one-, two- and three-bedroom options. Lookout Mountain Park and Paradise Valley Community College are a short driving distance away.

 1800 Megan Circle in Hanford, CA, received $1.4M. The multifamily community was built in 1962 and features one- and two-bedroom units. Retail shopping is nearby.

$79.6 Million Freddie Mac Conventional Portfolio Funded in Virginia

UNIONDALE, NY – Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ABR), a leading multifamily and commercial mortgage lender, recently funded a Freddie Mac Conventional portfolio in Virginia. The three loans, totaling $79.6M, received acquisition funding with 10-year terms.

 Jason Scott of Arbor’s Atlanta office originated the loans. 

 “These transactions reflect our in-depth knowledge of local multifamily markets,” Scott said. “As trends point to increased demand for suburban living, we enjoy working with sophisticated clients who are expanding into lower density markets that offer growth potential, while providing beautiful and comfortable spaces, which people are proud to call home.”

 Jason Scott 

 Chesapeake Bay Apartments in Newport News, VA, received $28.2M. Built in 1987, the 300-unit, three-story complex was renovated in 2019. With landscaped grounds, the property features furnished one- and two-bedroom units with balconies and patios, a dog park, fitness center, pool, playground and tennis courts.

 Just a 15-minute drive to Richmond, Hanover Crossing in Mechanicsville, VA, received $26.7M. Built in 1987 and renovated in 2019, this two-story, 220-unit property offers spacious apartments with private balconies and patios. Amenities include a swimming pool, picnic area and tennis, volleyball and basketball courts.

 Located in Richmond, VA, Wilde Lake received $24.7M. Built in 1989 and renovated in 2019, the complex offers one- to three-bedroom units with lake access for residents. In addition to a business center, a carwash and catering kitchen, the community features a clubhouse, fitness center, pool and tennis courts.

$9 Million Fannie Mae DUS® Small Loans Arranged Across Utah

 UNIONDALE, NY –  Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ABR) a leading multifamily and commercial mortgage lender, recently funded four Fannie Mae DUS® Small Loans in Utah. The properties, totaling 120 units, received $9M in refinancing.

 Austin Walker of Arbor’s New York City office originated the loans.

 Sandbox Apartments in Salt Lake City, UT, received $1.6M with a 10-year term in the second quarter of 2020. The 22-unit complex was built in 1960 and is conveniently located with Salt Lake Central Station, parks and shopping nearby.

 

Austin Walker


Three additional properties received refinancing in the third quarter of 2020:

 Twin Terrace & Scotsman Village in Logan, UT, received $5M with a 12-year term. The pet-friendly complexes are comprised of 66 units in total. Utah State University is less than a mile away. 

 Meadow Park in Tremonton, UT, received $1.3M with a 10-year term. The multifamily property is made up of 16 residential units, and is adjacent to a park with pavilion, playground, baseball field and tennis courts.

 Logan Canyon in Logan, UT, received $1.1M with a 10-year term. Built in 1965 and renovated in 2019, the garden-style, low rise includes 16 units. Retail shopping and dining are nearby.

 $19.7 Million in Multifamily Loans Funded Across Florida

 

UNIONDALE, NY – Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ABR) a leading multifamily and commercial mortgage lender, recently funded six multifamily transactions across Florida. The properties, consisting of 216 units, received $19.7M in financing.

 

James Fiesel of Arbor’s New York City office originated the loans.

 

“Our team offers competitive terms across a variety of product types,” Fiesel said. “Arbor is committed to providing all of our clients with customized financial solutions that align with their short- and long-term needs.” 

 

Hilton Estates in Hialeah, through the Fannie Mae DUS® Standard Loan program, received $9.7M in acquisition funding with a 10-year term. Built in 1989, the 66-unit property is pet-friendly. Florida National College and Miami Dade College are nearby.

 

Parkview Apartments in Eustis, received $3.1M in refinancing with a 10-year term in the second quarter of 2020. Built in 1971, the 56-unit pet-friendly property is near to retail shopping and Trout Lake Nature Center.


James Fiesel 

1621 NW 19th Street in Miami, received $1.6M in refinancing with a 12-year term in the third quarter of 2020. The multifamily complex is made up of 20 units with new kitchen cabinets and granite countertops. 

 

6791 NW 22nd Ave. in Miami, received $2.1M in refinancing with a 12-year term in the fourth quarter of 2020. The two-story, garden low-rise features 36 units with central air conditioning. Local transportation and Miami Dade College are a short driving distance away.

 

Spruce Apartments in West Palm Beach, received $1.5M in acquisition financing in the second quarter of 2020. The two-story, gated community consists of 18 units and features a Zen garden. It is in close proximity to Four Arts Gardens and retail shopping.    

 

1362 SW 2nd Street in Miami, received $1.7M in refinancing in the fourth quarter of 2020. The recently renovated 20-unit property includes one- and two-bedroom offerings with tile flooring. Local transit, retail shopping and the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens are a short driving distance away.

 

 CONTACT:

Bina Handa

Tel: 516.506.4229

bhanda@arbor.com

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.

333 Earle Ovington Blvd, Suite 900

Uniondale, NY 11553

800.ARBOR.10

arbor.com