Thursday, February 2, 2023

Ware Malcomb promotes Maria Rodgers to Director, PR and Communications

 

Maria Rodgers 

IRVINE, CA, Feb. 2, 2023 – Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, today announced that Maria Rodgers has been promoted to Director, PR & Communications.

  In her role, Rodgers will focus on further expanding the firm's media and communications programs and gaining exposure for Ware Malcomb’s growing number of offices across the Americas. 

             Ware Malcomb, Irvine, CA

 Rodgers joined Ware Malcomb in 2014 as Marketing Coordinator and, in 2018, took on responsibility for the firm’s public relations program.

  In 2020, Maria transitioned from the Irvine headquarters to the Newark office. In 2022, she was promoted to PR & Communications Manager, helping to secure a record number of media mentions for Ware Malcomb. 

 Throughout her career, Rodgers has managed significant communications initiatives for the firm, including PR strategy, thought leadership, media relations, social media, digital marketing and design awards/rankings. 

Maureen Bissonnette

“Maria is an invaluable leader on the Marketing team,” said Maureen Bissonnette, Principal, Marketing for Ware Malcomb. “Her drive, collaboration and commitment to the success of our team and firm have helped us attain new levels in our industry.

 "We are appreciative of her dedication and congratulate her on this promotion.” 

 In addition to her public relations leadership, Rodgers is a member of Ware Malcomb’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Communications Committee.

Ware Malcomb, Oak Brook, IL

 She also collaborates with the Strategic Initiatives and HR teams on internal and executive communications, as well as leadership onboarding.

  Rodgers earned her MBA from California State University, San Marcos and is an active member of the New Jersey chapter of Public Relations Society of America.

Contacts:

 Rachel Devany

VP Public Relations

 KCOMM for Ware Malcomb

rachel@kcomm.com

 

Maria Rodgers, Director,

 PR & Communications

 949.660.9128

 mrodgers@waremalcomb.com

 

Maureen Bissonnette,

 Principal, Marketing

 949.660.9128

 mbissonnette@waremalcomb.com


waremalcomb.com

 

Dream Finders Homes Now Selling in Phase 3 of Dunn’s Crossing in Jacksonville, FL; Several Opportunities Still Remain in Phase 2

Brad Muston
 JACKSONVILLE, FL  – Phase 3 of Dream Finders Homes’ premier community of Dunn’s Crossing is now open.  

Several opportunities – including quick move-in homes – still remain in Phase 2 of the single-family home community located at 11222 Robert Masters Court in Jacksonville. 

Prospective homebuyers may choose from eight one- and two-story floorplans ranging from 1,711 to 2,554 square feet of living space with prices starting in the high $200,000s, according to Brad Muston, Division President.  

“We have seen steady traffic at this community, and with square footage comprising three to five bedrooms and two to four baths, families of all sizes are finding the perfect fit at Dunn’s Crossing,” Muston said.

Dunn's Crossing model,
11222 Robert Masters Court
 in Jacksonville, FL
 

“Our Dunn’s Crossing neighborhood offers the perfect balance of great location and quiet living,” Muston said, mentioning its close proximity to the Jacksonville International Airport, River City Marketplace and the Jacksonville Zoo.

For more information about the community, please call 888-208-7736 or visit dreamfindershomes.com/jacksonville/dunns-crossing/.

Contacts:

Brad Muston,

division president

 Dream Finders Homes

888-208-7736  Brad.Muston@dreamfindershomes.com

Alesha Gan

 Marketing Coordinator

 Dream Finders Homes

 Alesha.Gan@dreamfindershomes.com   

Beth Payan,

 Larry Vershel Communications

 407-461-3781

beth@larryvershel.com

 

Northmarq’s Atlanta office announces $15.2 million sale of Westpark Walk in South Atlanta, GA

 

Westpark Walk, a 73,847-square-foot
 shopping center located at
 400 Commerce Drive in
 Peachtree City, GA

ATLANTA, GA — Northmarq’s Jeff Enck, associate vice president, and Emery Shane, senior vice president, have completed the sale of a 73,847-square-foot shopping center located at 400 Commerce Drive in Peachtree City, Georgia.

 The center is 100 percent leased to 21 tenants. Enck and Shane represented the seller, an individual investor based in Washington, D.C. An Atlanta-based developer acquired the asset for approximately $15.2 million.

Jeff Enck

“The property is an excellent landmark shopping center at the busiest intersection in Peachtree City with a long history of high occupancy by local and national tenants,” said Enck. 

“Despite the rising interest rate environment, we were able to generate multiple offers from across the country and ultimately close with an investment group based in Atlanta. There was no lack of investor interest in this superb asset.”

Approximately 20 miles southwest of Atlanta and at the corner of Highways 54 and 74, Westpark Walk draws a combined 79,000 vehicles per day. 



The shopping center’s tenants include Tuesday Morning, Verizon Wireless, State Farm, Firehouse Subs, Hotworx, and local service providers and retailers.

 One tenant, Ranchero Mexican Grill, has been in Westpark Walk for over 33 years, and several tenants have been at the center for over 20 years.


The property is situated on 5.41 acres and surrounded by several super regional traffic generators such as The Avenue Peachtree City and The Shoppes at Peachtree City. 

Neighboring national retailers including Walmart, Home Depot, Best Buy, Aldi, TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, and more. Peachtree City is home to over 62,000 people with an average household income over $134,000 within 5 miles.
 

 contact:

David Ebeling

Ebeling Communications
949.861.8351
949.278.7851 (Cell)
Member of the National Association of Real Estate Editors (NAREE)
“PR Strategist for the Commercial Real Estate Industry:  I do what I love and love what I do.”
 

 

JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group closes sale of 655-key hotel at 525 Lexington Avenue in Midtown East New York City

Gilda Perez-Alvarado
 

NEW YORK, NY, Feb. 2, 2023 – JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group announced today that it has closed the sale of 525 Lexington Ave., a 35-story, 655-key, full-service hotel in New York City’s Midtown East neighborhood. The parties have agreed to not disclose the purchase price.


Stephany Chen

JLL represented the seller, Deka Immobilien, in the sale to a joint venture of Hawkins Way Capital and Värde Partners. The hotel, which was formerly branded as the Marriott New York East Side, was closed at the time of sale and offered unencumbered by brand and management.


Jeffrey Davis

Originally constructed in 1922 as one of the first skyscraper residential hotels, the hotel received landmark status in 2016 cementing its historical significance to Midtown.

 

 The transit-oriented hotel is located within walking distance of nine subway lines providing easy access to all five boroughs.


Bob Knakal

The property is also within walking distance of popular tourist sites, including Bryant Park, New York Public Library, Grand Central Terminal, Grand Central Market, Chrysler Building and more.

 

The JLL Hotels & Hospitality team representing the seller was led by Co-Head of US Investment Sales, Senior Managing Director Jeffrey Davis and Global CEO Gilda Perez-Alvarado, with support from Executive Vice President Stephany Chen and Chairman NY Investment Sales Bob Knakal.

 

“New York City is experiencing a renewed interest among investors as lodging fundamentals rebound at phenomenal levels. We anticipate continued interest among groups for strategic opportunities as the city continues to recover,” said Davis.


SOLD:  525 Lexington Ave.,
 a 35-story, 655-key, full-service
hotel in New York City’s
Midtown East neighborhood.

 

JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group has completed more transactions than any other hotels and hospitality real estate advisor over the last five years, totaling $83 billion worldwide.

 

The group’s 350-strong global team in over 20 countries also closed more than 7,350 advisory, valuation and asset management assignments.

 

Our hotel valuation, brokerage, asset management and consultancy services have helped more hotel investors, owners and operators achieve high returns on their assets than any other real estate advisor in the world.

 

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

 

Contacts:

 

Cierra Lacasse,

JLL Associate,

 Public Relations

Phone: +1 602 648 8701

Email: Cierra.Lacasse@jll.com

 

www.hawkinsway.com

jll.com.

www.varde.com.