Thursday, January 21, 2016

NAI Realvest Negotiates New Lease with Outdoor Furniture Retailer for One-acre Retail site on SR 434 in Longwood, FL

  
Juan Jiminez

ORLANDO, FL – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new lease agreement for a one-acre retail site at 840 E. SR 434 in Longwood. 


NAI Realvest Partner Paul P. Partyka and Associate Juan Jimenez negotiated the transaction representing the landlord Gerald and Wendy Korman of Boynton Beach.  


Inside to the Outside, LLC is the new local tenant who leased the property as their first location to sell outdoor furniture.   


For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:



Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 Lvershelco@aol.com

Crossman & Co. Closes on New Leases totaling nearly 8,000 square feet at Three Seminole County, FL Retail Centers

  
Rochelle DuBrule
ORLANDO, FL --- Rochelle DuBrule, Senior Leasing Associate at Crossman & Company, one of the largest retail leasing, management and investment sales firms in the Southeast, recently negotiated new leases for nearly 8,000 square feet at three retail centers in Seminole County.  

In Sanford at Seminole Center, 3653 S. Orlando Drive (Hwy 17-92), Sales & Deals, a Chinese merchandise shop, leased 3,125 square feet at the center anchored by Wal-mart, Ross and Aldi. 

At the same time Tobacco and Cigars leased 1,724 square feet at Seminole Center.  Willow Shambeck of ACRE Commercial Real Estate represented the tenant in that transaction. 

In Altamonte Springs, DuBrule negotiated a long term lease of 1,800 square feet with Lady Jane’s, a fast-growing salon for men, joining Outback, Peter Glenn and Edward Jones at the Shoppes at Brantley Hall, 990 N. State Road 434. 

  Jonathan Hellein of Hybridge represented the tenant in the transaction for its third location in the state.

In Casselberry DuBrule leased 1,028 square feet to a new Baptist Church starting out in Summit Plaza at the intersection of SR 436 and Red Bug Lake Road. 

For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:


Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 Lvershelco@aol.com

Emerson International Negotiates Two New Long-Term Leases totaling more than 11,500 square feet at Major Plaza in Southwest Orlando, FL and Louisiana Office Park in Winter Park, FL


Zac Starkey
Altamonte Springs, FL -- Emerson International recently negotiated two long-term lease agreements for a total of 11,509 rentable square feet of office space at Major Plaza II in Southwest Orlando and at Louisiana Office Park in Winter Park.

Kenneth Koch, director of leasing for Emerson International who owns and manages the office developments, signed a lease at Major Plaza II for 6,057 square feet.  

Crystal Clear Digital Marketing, a marketing firm that serves healthcare and wellness businesses, is the new tenant at the Class A office building located at 5750 Major Blvd.  

The tenant previously leased 2,012 square feet at Major Plaza I at 5728 Major Blvd. and the business moved to expand into triple its original space.

Zac Starkey, leasing associate with Emerson signed a new lease with Advanced Recovery Systems Homes, an integrated behavioral healthcare management company, who leased 5,452 square feet in Louisiana Office Park at 1177 Louisiana Ave.   

Emerson International is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Emerson Group, the global corporation that is one of the largest privately-owned property development companies in the U.K. 


For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:


Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 Lvershelco@aol.com

ICM Realty Group Acquires Cypress Executive Center in Boca Raton, FL


Bruce Timm
BOCA RATON, FL, Jan. 21, 2016 -- ICM Realty Group, the international real estate investment and management firm, announced today that it has purchased the 93,500 square foot, Class A Atrium at Broken Sound office building, located at 6111Broken Sound Parkway.

The purchase represents ICM’s fourth investment in Florida in the past 24 months and was made on behalf of ICM’s (VII) U.S. Core Plus Realty Trust, a fully discretionary private equity fund focused on acquiring and developing office, retail and medical office properties.

Located within the 700-acre Park at Broken Sound, the Atrium maintains a prestigious Boca Raton address with immediate proximity to executive housing, hotels, shopping, dining and entertainment.

Situated at the Park’s northern entrance, at the traffic light-controlled intersection of Clint Moore Road and Broken Sound Parkway, the Atrium has prominent visibility, provides convenient access to I-95 and the Florida Turnpike and is minutes from the Boca Raton Executive Airport.

In addition to its hallmark 3-story atrium, private balconies, covered reserved parking and tranquil park setting (complete with gazebo / picnic area) the building overlooks the 13th hole of the Broken Sound Golf Club providing its occupants with stunning views of the course.

Andrew Webb
”This acquisition helps to further grow ICM’s exposure to Southeast Florida, expanding its portfolio in a market upon which we will be placing considerable emphasis in 2016,” said Bruce Timm, ICM’s CEO. “The quality of the building, its excellent location and diverse tenant profile make this asset a compelling addition to our fund.”

As part of the investment’s business plan, ICM intends to complete additional building improvements and pursue development of the site’s additional 2 acres of land for a complementary use.

“The Atrium was an extremely appealing investment to us due to its quality and superb location within the market,” said ICM Managing Director Andrew Webb. ”One of ICM’s trademarks is our ability to provide tenants with immediate, positive changes resulting from our signature hands-on approach.

“We are excited to have found an asset that will allow us to create value through improving operations and occupancy. ”

In order to deliver the best service possible, ICM has partnered with Grover Corlew for the property management and has enlisted the services of John Criddle with Cushman & Wakefield for leasing the remaining vacant space.

For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Andrew Webb
Managing Director, USA
Main: (651) 398-2662

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

HFF secures $63.5 million financing for development of luxury multi-housing community in Jersey City, NJ


                           Rendering by Dean Marchetto of Marchetto Higgins Stieve-http://dmarchitect.com).

Rendering of planned 207 Van Vorst Apartments, Paulus Hook Neighborhood,
Downtown waterfront district, Jersey City, NJ
                                 
 
Thomas Didio
FLORHAM PARK, NJ –– Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. (HFF) announced it has secured $63.5 million in financing for the development of 207 Van Vorst, a proposed 255-unit, 15-story luxury multi-housing community in Jersey City, New Jersey.

HFF worked exclusively on behalf of 207 Van Vorst Street Realty Company LLC, a joint venture between institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management – Global Real Assets (J.P. Morgan) and Fields Development Group (Fields), to place the construction loan with Wells Fargo Bank.

The property is being developed on a 0.87-acre site situated on Van Vorst Street in the historic Paulus Hook section of Jersey City’s downtown waterfront district. 

The property will offer views of Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty and nearby marinas, and will be the first of a two-phase project that, once complete, will encompass two adjacent 15-story residential buildings totaling 408 units.

 Due for completion in 2017, Phase I of the project will have a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units and two ground-floor retail spaces totaling 7,237 square feet.  Community amenities will include a rooftop swimming pool, fitness center, 24-hour concierge, landscaped courtyard, club room, children’s playroom and a 254-space AutoMotion© parking system.

The HFF debt placement team representing the borrower was led by senior managing director Thomas Didio.

“This project is in the heart of the Paulus Hook area of Jersey City and will be well received by the market once construction is completed,” stated Didio.  “This is another trophy property developed by the J.P. Morgan and Fields team.”

  For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Olivia Hennessey
Public Relations Coordinator
HFF | 9 Greenway Plaza Suite 700 | Houston, Texas 77046
tel 713.852.3403 | fax 713.527.8725 | www.hfflp.com


HFF secures $31.2 million acquisition financing for 345-unit multi-housing community in Denver, CO


Villas at Parker, 1090 South Parker Drive, Denver, CO

 
Josh Simon
DENVER, CO – Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. (HFF) announced it has arranged $31.2 million in acquisition financing for Villas at Parker, a 345-unit, garden-style multi-housing community in Denver, Colorado.

HFF worked on behalf of the borrower, Advenir, Inc., to place the seven-year, 2.69-percent, adjustable-rate loan with three years interest only with Freddie Mac’s (Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation) CME Program. 

The securitized loan will be serviced by HFF through its Freddie Mac Program Plus® Seller/Servicer program.  Loan proceeds were used to acquire the asset.  

Advenir will rebrand the property as Advenir@Cherry Creek North and will implement a capital improvement program to achieve greater rental premiums.

Villas at Parker has studio, one- and two-bedroom units averaging 724 square feet.  The 96-percent-leased community consists of 15 buildings plus a clubhouse and features a heated outdoor swimming pool, business center, fitness center, park and playground area, picnic areas and covered parking.

 Situated on 17.36 acres at 1090 South Parker Drive, Villas at Parker is located in southwest Denver with immediate access to the High Line Canal Trail, Denver’s 850-mile network of hiking and biking trails.  The Cherry Creek Trail is within one mile of the property and provides direct access to the Cherry Creek Mall. 

Eric Tupler
The property is approximately seven miles from Denver’s central business district, and the community is near several employment centers, including Buckley Air Force Base, Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Denver Tech Center, which are all within 6.5 to 9 miles from the property. 

Additionally, the community is 3.5 miles from the Colorado Light Rail Station on the Southeast Rail Line.

The HFF debt placement team representing the borrower was led by Josh Simon and Eric Tupler.


  For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Olivia Hennessey
Public Relations Coordinator
HFF | 9 Greenway Plaza Suite 700 | Houston, Texas 77046
tel 713.852.3403 | fax 713.527.8725 | www.hfflp.com


HFF secures acquisition financing for newly-built apartment community in suburban Houston, TX


Haven at Westgreen Apartments, 510 Westgreen Boulevard, Katy, TX

HOUSTON, TX –– Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. (HFF) announced it has secured acquisition financing for Haven at Westgreen, a newly-built, 225-unit, Class A apartment community in Katy, Texas.

HFF worked exclusively on behalf of the borrower, a joint venture between co-general partners CAF Capital Partners, The Rainier Companies and an unnamed party, to place the three-year, floating-rate bridge loan with PCCP, LLC.

Cortney Cole
Haven at Westgreen is situated at 510 Westgreen Boulevard immediately south of Interstate 10 within the epicenter of the Katy area’s growth.

 The property’s location offers convenient access to Houston’s Energy Corridor.  Completed earlier this year and currently in lease-up, the gated community has one- and two-bedroom units ranging from 634 square feet to 1,274 square feet. 

Community amenities include a resort-style swimming pool, poolside grill stations, fire pit, 24-hour fitness facility, resident lounge, conference room and detached garages.

 The HFF debt placement team representing the borrower was led by director Cortney Cole.

  For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Olivia Hennessey
Public Relations Coordinator
HFF | 9 Greenway Plaza Suite 700 | Houston, Texas 77046
tel 713.852.3403 | fax 713.527.8725 | www.hfflp.com


HFF secures $18.65 million financing for 7-building mixed-use property in Winter Park, FL


Hannibal Square II, West England and West Welbourne Avenues,
Downtown Winter Park, FL


Palmer Vietor
ORLANDO, FL, Jan. 20, 2016 – Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. (HFF) announced today that it has secured $18.65 million in financing for Hannibal Square II, a seven-building, 95,886-square-foot, Class A mixed-use property in Winter Park, Florida.

HFF worked exclusively on behalf of the borrower, Owens Realty Capital, to place the 10-year, fixed-rate acquisition loan with an undisclosed lender. 

HFF previously arranged a $10.32 million financing for Owens Realty Capital’s first Hannibal Square-area acquisition in late 2014. 

With this second acquisition, Owens Realty Capital now owns nearly two city blocks of mixed-use buildings adjacent to Winter Park’s affluent Park Avenue shopping district.  Palmer Vietor of Owens Realty Services represented Owens Realty Capital on both Hannibal Square transactions.

The assemblage of seven buildings is situated along West New England and West Welbourne Avenues between South Pennsylvania and South Virginia Avenues. 

Michael Weinberg

Constructed between 1945 and 2005, the buildings encompass 30,079 square feet of retail and 14,572 square feet of office space, which is nearly 100 percent leased to a variety of tenants including restaurants, upscale salons, interior design studios and home furnishing retailers. 

The property also has a 72-unit residential component totaling 51,235 square feet that is 100 percent leased.

The HFF debt placement team representing the borrower was led by director Michael Weinberg.

”This was an aggregation strategy of premier Winter Park real estate for the Owens Realty Capital team,” said Weinberg.  “Now that they control the majority of the Hannibal Square district, they will be able to drive rents especially as they turn and renovate the multi-housing units.”

  For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Olivia Hennessey
Public Relations Coordinator
HFF | 9 Greenway Plaza Suite 700 | Houston, Texas 77046
tel 713.852.3403 | fax 713.527.8725 | www.hfflp.com


HFF secures capital for development of luxury multi-housing community in Plano, TX


Rendering of the planned Huntington Apartments, Preston Road and Headquarters Drive, West Plano, TX

Jeremy Sain
DALLAS, TX –- Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. (HFF) announced it has secured capital for the development of The Huntington, a 320-unit, luxury multi-housing community adjacent to Legacy Business Park in west Plano, Texas.

HFF worked on behalf of a joint venture between Catalyst Urban Development and LandPlan Development to secure first mortgage construction financing through a regional bank and equity through Canyon Partners Real Estate LLC.

The Huntington will be built on a 5.55-acre site in the northeast quadrant of Preston Road and Headquarters Drive.  

The property will be adjacent to Legacy Business Park, a master-planned, 2,655-acre office development that hosts several major corporate headquarters including Toyota and FedEx, which are currently under development. The property is due for completion in first quarter 2018.

The HFF team representing the developer was led by associate director Jeremy Sain.

  For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Olivia Hennessey
Public Relations Coordinator
HFF | 9 Greenway Plaza Suite 700 | Houston, Texas 77046
tel 713.852.3403 | fax 713.527.8725 | www.hfflp.com


$55 million sale of 387-unit multi-housing property in Vancouver, WA closed by HFF


The Pointe Apartments, 3708 NE 109th Avenue, Vancouver, WA
                                                                                                                    (photographer: Red Studio Inc.).

Kerry Hughes

PORTLAND, OR –- Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. (HFF) announced it has closed the $55 million sale of The Pointe, a 387-unit, garden-style multi-housing property in Vancouver, Washington.

HFF marketed the asset exclusively on behalf of an affiliate of Kennedy Wilson.  Green Leaf Capital Partners purchased the offering for $55 million free and clear of existing debt. 

The Pointe is located at 3708 NE 109th Avenue just off Interstate 205, approximately 16 miles northeast of downtown Portland.  

The 94-percent-leased property has 37 residential buildings with one-, two- and three-bedroom units averaging 879 square feet each.  

Community amenities include two swimming pools, indoor spa, fitness center, barbecue area, dog run and clubhouse.

The HFF investment sales team was led by managing director Ira Virden and associate director Kerry Hughes.

Green Leaf Capital Partners is a vertically integrated real estate investment company based in Northern California that acquires, renovates and manages apartment properties in select markets in the United States.  

The company’s primary focus has been to purchase Class B apartment assets with a strong current return and some opportunity for capital appreciation through renovation and market dynamics.  

Ira Virden
Green Leaf Capital Partners looks to generate value for its partners through a disciplined investment underwriting process, intense focus on execution, and focus on the macro markets to determine best timing for exit.

Green Leaf manages its own assets through its subsidiary Green Leaf Partners, Inc. and also directly oversees its own construction team to manage rehabilitation projects and ongoing maintenance projects.


 For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Olivia Hennessey
Public Relations Coordinator
HFF | 9 Greenway Plaza Suite 700 | Houston, Texas 77046
tel 713.852.3403 | fax 713.527.8725 | www.hfflp.com


Tuesday, January 19, 2016

HSA Commercial Finishes Lease-Up at Gateway Industrial III in Indianapolis; Announces New 150,000 SF Spec Development at Gateway Business Park


Robert Smietana

CHICAGO, IL  (Jan. 19, 2016) — HSA Commercial Real Estate today announced it has leased the remaining available space at Gateway Industrial III, its 220,000-square-foot spec distribution center at 1025 S. Columbia Road in Plainfield, Ind., with plans to develop a new 150,000-square-foot warehouse adjacent to the facility in the Gateway Business Park.

Kuehne + Nagel, a Switzerland-based global logistics service provider with more than 1,000 offices and distribution centers around the world, executed a 100,335-square-foot lease at Gateway Industrial III, adding to the 59,895 square feet it already occupies.

 Developed by HSA Commercial in partnership with Great Point Investors LLC, the building was completed in 2014 and is now fully leased. 

This summer, HSA Commercial expects to break ground on a new 150,000-square-foot distribution center – also built on spec – in the Gateway Business Park, immediately southwest of Indianapolis International Airport.

“As evidenced by the rapid lease-up of Gateway Industrial III, there is still plenty of demand for Class A industrial space in the Indianapolis market,” said Robert Smietana, vice chairman and CEO of HSA Commercial Real Estate.

 “Gateway Business Park’s proximity to the airport and Interstate 70, which easily connects to the entire regional interstate system, makes it a highly attractive option for industrial users looking around Indianapolis.”
  
 For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Abe Tekippe, atekippe@taylorjohnson.com, (312) 267-4528
Kim Manning, kmanning@taylorjohnson.com, (312) 267-4527



The Altman Companies Sells Mixed-Use Community in Tampa, FL for $46 Million


Joel Altman
TAMPA, FL –– The Altman Companies, a nationally recognized developer of luxury apartment communities, announced the sale of its Altís Highland Park for $46 million to Utah-based Cottonwood Residential.

The luxury, mixed-use apartment community, located in Westchase at 11571 Fountainhead Drive, consists of 239 apartments and 5,000 square feet of retail space.

“The Altman Companies is proud to have delivered a first-class community for the highly desirable Westchase neighborhood,” said Joel Altman, chairman of The Altman Companies. “This sale shows the strong demand for luxury rental product in the area.”

Headquartered in Boca Raton, Fla., The Altman Companies delivered the first residences for Altís Highland Park in November 2014 and completed the lease-up in just one year. Altís Highland Park offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans with resort lifestyle amenities. Average monthly rents range from $1,193 to $2,028.

 For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

BoardroomPR
Ashley Fierman,

Todd Templin,
(954) 370-8999





Lincoln Brokers 27,556-Square-Foot Lease for VXI Global Solutions, LLC, at Royal Phoenix Business Center in Metro Atlanta, GA

  
 
Stephanie Marino
ATLANTA, GA (Jan. 19, 2016) – Lincoln Property Company Southeast (Lincoln) has brokered a 27,556-square-foot office lease for VXI Global Solutions, LLC, at Royal Phoenix Business Center, located in Metro Atlanta.

Jeff Henson, Michael Howell and George Gwaltney of Lincoln represented the landlord, OA Development, in the transaction, and Jackson Myers, Steve Morgan and Stephanie Marino of Avison Young represented the tenant.

Royal Phoenix Business Center is located at 1688 Phoenix Parkway in College Park, Georgia,  directly adjacent to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport with immediate access to interstates I-85, I-75 and I-285. 

The property includes six single-story office/flex buildings totaling 157,416 square feet.

For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:


Savannah Durban
The Wilbert Group
404-343-0870 (O) 404-901-4433 (C)



Lincoln Harris Brokers Five Leases Totaling More Than 18,000 Square Feet Throughout North Carolina

  
Kaler Walker
RALEIGH, NC (Jan. 19, 2016) — Lincoln Harris’ Raleigh office has brokered five leases in the North Carolina area totaling 18,477 square feet. The details of the transactions are below:

·      Splurge of Raleigh, a first class gift and home décor shop, signed a new 1,200-square-foot lease at Creedmoor Village Shopping Center, located at 1428 Brogden Woods Drive in Wake Forest. John Mikels represented the landlord, Harris Teeter, in the transaction. 

·      Allied Electronics, a distributor of industrial automation and control products, renewed their 2,063-square-foot lease at Interchange II, located at 801 Jones Franklin Road in Raleigh. Kaler Walker and Mikels represented the landlord, TNREF III West Raleigh, LLC, in the transaction. 

·      Crossroads Business Center, offering executive suites and rentals, signed an 8,614-square-foot lease renewal at 5540 Centerview Drive, located in Raleigh. Walker and Mikels represented the landlord, TNREF III West Raleigh, LLC, in the transaction.

·      Burn Boot Camp, a new rapidly growing, fitness facility for mothers and women, signed a 3,600-square-foot lease at Village Center Shoppes, located at 130 W. Holly Springs Road in Holly Springs. 



Mikels represented the landlord, Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, in the transaction, and Jon Bradley and Beverly Keith of Avison Young represented the tenant.

·      Educational Data Systems, Inc. (EDSI), a national workforce development, customized training, and consulting company, signed a 3,000-square-foot lease at Tillery Place, located at 1639 Old Louisburg Road in Raleigh. 



Beverly Keith
Jake Plotkin of NAI Carolantic represented the landlord, Paul Tillery Commercial Rentals, in the transaction and Walker represented the tenant


For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:


Savannah Durban
The Wilbert Group
404-343-0870 (O) 404-901-4433 (C)


NAI Realvest completes two industrial lease agreements at Carter CommerCenter in Winter Garden, FL


Patty Nolff
WINTER GARDEN, FL. – NAI Realvest recently completed two lease agreements for industrial space totaling 5,625 rentable square feet in Carter Commerce Center at 890 and 902 Carter Rd. in Winter Garden.

Michael Heidrich, a principal at NAI Realvest and Associate Patty Nolff represented local landlord Carter Commerce Center LLC, in an expansion lease of 1,875 square feet to Rena Investments, LLC d/d/a Low Ball Louies for suite 290.  

The tenant already occupies Suite 300 with 1,875 square feet and business growth required the company to double its space to 3,750 square feet. 

Heidrich and Nolff also negotiated a lease renewal at Carter Commerce Center with the tenant, Backyard Xscapes, Inc. who occupies 3,750 square feet


For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142 lvershelco@aol.com