Friday, April 14, 2017

Summit Financial Consultants Signs New Lease at Westlake Park Place Development in Westlake Village, CA

  
Westlake Park Place II, Westlake Village, CA
  
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA – Summit Financial Consultants, Inc. is proud to announce that due to the continuing growth of their wealth management firm they will be expanding their offices and relocating to Westlake Park Place – Phase II.

Summit Financial’s wealth management practice has been instrumental in helping their clients design and implement their personalized “Work-Optional Lifestyle” plan. 

Summit helps clients transition from being affluent to becoming wealthy.  The difference is that the affluent have to work for their money and the wealthy have their money work for them.

 “Our success is directly related to our clients’ successes. We are a boutique wealth management firm that specializes in ‘Work-Optional Lifestyle Planning,’” stated Neil Elmouchi, Chairman and CEO of Summit Financial Consultants.


Neil Elmouchi
 “We work with people who want to take control of their financial future through personalized planning that helps clarify and simplify their financial path.

“Because many of our clients could spend more of their life in retirement years than in their working years, it is critical that they have a plan for their money to last longer than they do. What our clients really appreciate is that we are not just about accumulating and preserving wealth - we are about maintaining their lifestyle.” 

 “Another reason we are thrilled about our future growth opportunities is the addition of Jeff Sorensen and the merger of his firm Sorensen Wealth Management last year. Mr. Sorensen is President and Senior Wealth Advisor at Summit and is a great resource in helping Summit expand the value we bring to our clients,” stated Mr. Elmouchi. 

“Because of the growth we have experienced, both organically and through our recent merger, and our vision of how we want to benefit our clients in the future, we have spent a great deal of time designing our new office space and are very happy about our location in the prestigious Westlake Park Place – Phase II development.

“We believe this will be an important factor in helping to keep us at the cutting edge of innovation and enhance the services and strategies available to our clients.”


Mike Foxworthy
Bob Searles of Westlake Plaza Center East – II, LLC says, “Westlake Park Place is the premier office development in the Westlake Village business district, providing ease of access and a strong corporate identity.  

Summit Financial Consultants is a fine example of the high caliber tenants attracted to the prime location, top amenities and elegant design that our property offers.”

Summit Financial Consultants, Inc. has leased 6,090 square feet at 3075 Townsgate Road, the final building to be constructed at Westlake Park Place. Occupancy is scheduled for April 1, 2017.

 Mike Foxworthy of DAUM Commercial represented Summit Financial. The landlord, Westlake Plaza Center East – II, LLC was represented by Craig Cahow and Mike Foxworthy of DAUM Commercial, the listing agents.  

“DAUM has had the pleasure of working with Bob Searles for several years, and we drew upon our strong local relationships to secure Summit Financial Consultants as a tenant for this exceptional development,” says Foxworthy. 

“The transaction reflects the current strength of the Ventura County office market, which is demonstrating solid activity levels as employment in the area steadily grows.  As jobs are added, we will see increasingly lower vacancies, driving strong competition for premier office properties in the burgeoning Westlake Village business district.”  

Westlake Park Place is the most significant and prestigious corporate headquarters development in the Conejo Valley, with unmatched visibility in the heart of the Westlake Village business district.

Westlake Park Place is the preeminent Class “A” mid-rise suburban office complex, utilizing Mediterranean style architecture surrounding a central park-like core. Each building features a state-of-the-art and energy-efficient mechanical, electrical, life safety and security system.

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

Elisabeth Manville / Jenn Quader
Brower, Miller & Cole
(949) 955-7940




NAI Realvest’s Tom Miller Earns Coveted CCIM Designation


Thomas L. Miller

ORLANDO FL– Thomas L. Miller, Director of Property Management at NAI Realvest in Orlando, has been awarded the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation, by the CCIM Institute.    

  The CCIM designation is one of the most widely respected professional achievements in commercial real estate.  

Miller was sworn in April 5 at the Chicago CCIM headquarters by the 2017 CCIM President Robin L. Webb, who is also NAI Realvest’s Managing Director. 

 “It gave me great pride to swear in Tom.  His accomplishment exemplifies how talent, commitment and hard work are rewarded, and valued and recognized by our company.” 


                                  
Robin L. Webb
Miller, who has been successfully engaged in commercial property and facilities management since 1995, completed all of the requirements including the Institute’s comprehensive studies and testing, and demonstrated a vast portfolio of experience.  

CCIMs must be proficient in the areas of investment analysis, market analysis, user decision analysis and financial analysis for commercial real estate.
                
Among the more than 150,000 commercial real estate professionals in the United States, only an estimated six percent hold the CCIM designation.     CCIM members are responsible for an approximate US$400 billion annually of real estate transactions globally. CCIM Institute is a commercial affiliate of the National Association of Realtors and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.


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

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




Hold-Thyssen Lands New Tenants at Orlando’s Quorum Center and Hiawassee Plaza

  
 
N. Joelle Forster
Winter Park, FL and Orlando, FL --- Hold-Thyssen, Inc., a full service commercial real estate services firm based in Winter Park, recently negotiated three lease agreements – two new office/flex leases and a long term retail renewal – totaling 4,599 rentable square feet.

Leasing Agent Therese Taylor negotiated a new three-year lease for 1,657 square feet at Quorum Center, 4201 Vineland Rd., representing the tenant, NovaCharge, a Tampa-based provider of next-generation electric vehicle charging solutions who is expanding into the Orlando market.  Trinity Quorum Center LLC is the landlord.

The Hold-Thyssen leasing team of Martin Forster CCIM and N. Joelle Forster represented Landlord Envoy Orlando Holdings, LLC, in the lease of 1,967 square feet for 16 months at 6907 W. Colonial Drive in Hiawassee Plaza.  The new tenant is The Lane Construction Corp. charged with expansion of the East-West expressway and Hiawassee Road.  


Therese Taylor



The Forster team also negotiated a five-year renewal agreement with Arelis Salon, a Dominican hair styling salon which has been a successful long-term,  in-line retail store tenant occupying 975 square feet at 6845 W. Colonial Drive in the Hiawassee Plaza

Hold-Thyssen provides commercial property brokerage and leasing and management services to institutional and private investor clients nationwide.  The 40-year old firm’s current portfolio includes more that 100 commercial properties throughout the United States.

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

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


Ted Holler Joins Franklin Street as Insurance Director


Ted Holler
ATLANTA, GA — Franklin Street has added risk management and commercial property & casualty insurance veteran Ted Holler as Director of Insurance Services to focus on commercial real estate portfolios in the Carolinas and across the Southeast.

Holler has been working in the insurance and risk management brokerage industry since 2003, bringing expertise in all commercial product types, including complex property placements for high-value portfolios.

He uses his technical skills and years of experience to assist clients with coverage analysis, risk management strategies, compliance, and negotiating the best-possible coverage and pricing to improve the value of their investments by reducing his clients’ total cost of risk.

 “Franklin Street is one of very few firms in commercial real estate to have insurance as part of its service portfolio,” said Tom Kersting, President of Franklin Street Insurance Services. “Adding Ted is just another step to improve Franklin Street’s full-service insurance offerings, and we’re confident our clients will benefit greatly from his expertise.”

Franklin Street Insurance Services focuses on insuring commercial real estate nationwide, by brokering insurance products for private and institutional owners and managers of most commercial property types.

Tom Kersting
The team also specializes in supporting the acquisition efforts of active buyers and offers actionable risk management and claims advisory services.

 Franklin Street has brokered insurance on commercial property with a total insurable value (TIV) of $10 billion and built an impressive portfolio of more than 275,000 units of multifamily property in less than a decade.

 Franklin Street represents a diverse roster of clients from small operators that own a single asset to major corporations with more than $1 billion in TIV.

 “Our insurance services are comprehensive and we have more experience in the multifamily space than any other firm.  Further, by leveraging our unique platform, knowledge, and niche focus, we are ideally positioned to serve owners and managers of all commercial asset types,” Holler said. 

“We’re able to help clients assess their needs, protect their investments by securing the right coverage, and improve their net operating income through reduced costs.  All of this is achieved in a manner that allows our clients to remain focused on their primary goals and objectives.”

“(Franklin Street) has saved us money, they’ve saved us time. They are good partners,” said Zachery Oseland, Compliance Director for Avesta Communities, which manages 11,000 apartment units in Florida and Texas.

Holler began his career as a middle market agent at Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, later serving as area Assistant Vice President of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) when AJG acquired Liberty Mutual’s middle market book of business. Holler earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Troy University and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of South Florida. He currently holds the professional designation of Accredited Adviser in Insurance (AAI).
  
For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:


Wednesday, April 12, 2017

HFF secures $50 million financing for oceanfront residential development in Kiawah Island, SC

  
Kiawah Island, SC

  
Vicky Schiff
LOS ANGELES, CA –– Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. (HFF) announced it has secured $50 million in financing for the development of Timbers Kiawah – Ocean Club & Residences, a private oceanfront residence club on Kiawah Island in South Carolina.

Ethan Penner
HFF worked exclusively on behalf of the borrower to secure construction financing from Mosaic Real Estate Credit, LLC, a firm co-founded by industry veterans Ethan Penner and Vicky Schiff.

Timbers Kiawah – Ocean Club & Residences, due for completion in summer 2018, will consist of a total of 21 fractional-ownership residences across three residential buildings, each with six ocean residences on the first three levels and an expansive fourth-floor ocean penthouse.

 As one of the few remaining oceanfront parcels on the island, the 3.5-acre development site is ideally situated at the end of Beachwalker Drive and Duneside Road on the most southwestern end of the 10-mile, crescent-shaped Kiawah Island Beach. 

The location offers convenient access to downtown Charleston and nearby shopping and dining amenities located at Freshfields Village, as well as 123 acres of parks, hiking and biking trails, 24 tennis courts and five world-class golf courses.

Paul Brindley




Units will provide access to a wide range of luxury amenities, including a spacious clubhouse with a central lounge area, owner services team, valet, bar and temperature-controlled owners’ wine wall, state-of-the-art fitness facility and children’s playroom.

  A private, ocean-front beach club will offer owners a luxurious swimming pool with terraced bar and grill that is steps from the beach.  

Owners at Timbers Kiawah will be members of the Timbers Collection, offering a host of perks and privileges from some of the most recognized travel and lifestyle partners around the world, as well as the opportunity to trade vacation time with other owners through the Timbers Reciprocity Program and experience destinations throughout the portfolio.

The HFF debt placement team representing the developer was led by senior managing director Paul Brindley, director Cory Fowler and associate director Brad Greenway.

For more info on Timber Resorts, please visit www.timbersresorts.com,
 www.facebook.com/timbersresorts, www.twitter.com/timbersresorts and www.pinterest.com/timbersresorts.


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

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




Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort Launches in Portugal Bringing Authentic Luxury to Europe


Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas, Portugal

 
Chef Bruno Viegas
 ANANTARA VILAMOURA, PORTUGAL, April 12, 2017 -- Making its debut into Europe, Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas brings its authentic luxury to southern Portugal’s picturesque Algarve coast with the launch of Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort.

Nestled amongst orange grove trees and undulating wetlands, the resort brings to life Anantara’s ethos of connecting modern travellers with authentic destinations and ensures the brand’s signature Thai hospitality is paired with indigenous style and flavour.

Just a 15-minute drive from Faro International Airport, Anantara Vilamoura is located close to the ocean, marinas and beaches of the Algarve and boasts stunning views of the Arnold Palmer- designed Oceânico Golf Course.

Culinary excellence is at the heart of the Portuguese culture. Using his deep expertise in Portugal’s culinary traditions, Executive Chef Bruno Viegas has woven his passion throughout Anantara Vilamoura’s six bars and restaurants.

A new wine oriented restaurant concept comes to life at EMO, where Bruno and the resort’s Wine Guru António Lopes have masterfully created a menu that reflects the terroir heritage of the region.

 Focusing on Portuguese grape varieties and local produce, the duo elegantly pair dishes such as Braised Turbot, Salt Cod Loins and Pata Negra Ham with a selection of over 300 accompanying wines from the region, allowing diners to truly savour the tastes of the country.

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

Hwee Peng Yeo
Vice President
Glodow Nead Communications


29th Street Capital Acquires 12th Bay Area Multifamily Property


Panoramic Apartments, San Leandro, CA

Casey Davis
San Leandro, CA – 29th Street Capital (29SC), a privately-held real estate investment and advisory firm, has acquired Panoramic and Miramar Apartments in San Leandro, California.

The 79-unit community consists of two neighboring properties - Panoramic and Miramar - that sit side-by-side on Miramar Avenue and operate as one entity. It offers one- and two-bedroom units and is located immediately north of Hayward, where 29SC currently owns and operates five other multifamily communities.

29SC plans to strategically invest $2.3 million in capital improvements. Interior upgrades will focus on kitchens, bathrooms, energy-efficient windows and flooring. Exterior improvements will include structural repairs to walkways and railings, plus upgrades to the landscape, parking area and pool.

“We are thrilled to continue to grow in the East Bay and its surrounding submarkets,” said Casey Davis, 29th Street Capital’s Vice President of Acquisitions for Northern California. “This community presents a unique opportunity to demonstrate our value-add capabilities in a very attractive submarket with positive economic fundamentals.”

The East Bay and its neighboring submarkets have experienced significant economic and employment growth in recent years, which has resulted in a very tight rental market as housing demand continues to outpace new supply. As rents continue to rise in San Francisco, Oakland and Silicon Valley, San Leandro offers a more affordable option for workers and families.

“San Leandro is a great alternative to the nearby major cities,” Davis added. “The community has convenient access to a variety of transportation options as well as a strong base of employment opportunities.”

The transaction closed Apr. 10. The sale price was not disclosed.

29th Street Capital acquired 15 multifamily assets over the past 12 months and continues to actively pursue additional opportunities throughout the U.S. The firm will continue to target strategic value-add deals that are below the institutional radar, with the intention of offering its investors above-market returns.

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

Terri Thornton
Partner, Thornton Communications
Phone: 404-932-4347


Tuesday, April 11, 2017

The Hitting Academy Opens 14,000-SF Site at Kingsway Plaza in Brandon, FL


Rob Ciaravino
BRANDON, FL -- The Hitting Academy has opened in 14,000 square feet at Kingsway Plaza in Brandon. Also new to the center is a Circle K convenience store.

 The Academy deal was brokered by Pattie DeWitt of Florida Retail Partners representing the Landlord. Adding an entertainment component to the center appeals to millennials for whom statistics show want more entertainment options in their shopping experience.

 “This is great news for the community,” according to DeWitt. “The Hitting Academy brings substantial traffic to the center benefitting all our retailers while providing a fun service to the community.

Kingsway Plaza recently underwent substantial renovation to better serve its tenants and their customers. The renovations included upgrading the parking lot, new site lighting, landscaping and tenant signage.

 Florida Retail Partners, an X Team partner has turned around the once struggling Kingsway Plaza, a 78,000 square foot retail center in Brandon, FL. bringing a myriad of new tenants including a solid anchor tenant in Dollar Tree.

“For years, I knew the next location for The Hitting Academy was Brandon, said Academy owner Rob Ciaravino. After searching the market for the best available space, Kingsway Plaza seemed to be the best fit.

“With a large amount of families in the immediate area and the latest improvements to the shopping center, we felt this would be a superb location for our 3rd location.

"Things are going great at our new Brandon location and we are looking forward to helping all of the baseball and softball players in the area for years to come.”

Kingsway Plaza, Brandon, FL
The Hitting Academy is the premier indoor baseball/softball training facility in Tampa Bay with three locations in Clearwater, Tampa and now Brandon. Ciaravino opened his first Academy in Clearwater in 2007 with the goal of helping as many players as possible improve their skills.

 Since that time, The Hitting Academy has worked with many of the top players in the area to become better hitters and overall athletes.  

They train athletes of all ages and skill level from serious training to just having fun. 

They have created a great learning environment by understanding that most people (especially kids) are visual learners, and to nurture that use video analysis in all private hitting lessons.

X Team partner Florida Retail Partners was founded in 1997 and currently has four Florida Retail Real Estate Specialists all with over twenty years of experience.  The company’s focus has always been on retail tenant and landlord representation on Florida’s West Coast and Central Florida.

This exclusive focus on retail includes diverse assignments ranging from tenant representation, land sales and consulting to leasing of both distressed properties in need of turnaround and upscale mixed-use projects with very specific co-tenancy parameters.
      
For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:
  

HFF hires Garrett Gilleland to focus on land investment sale transactions in Austin. TX office

            
Garrett Gilleland
AUSTIN, TX, April 11, 2017–– Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. (HFF) announced today that Garrett Gilleland has joined its Austin office as an associate director focused on land investment sale transactions in the Central Texas corridor and San Antonio.

Mr. Gilleland joins HFF from ARA where he was an associate representing land owners and purchasers.  Prior thereto, he was in a similar role as an associate at CBRE focused on land investment sale transactions.  

He is a licensed real estate salesperson in Texas and holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Texas.  Additionally, Mr. Gilleland is a member of the Real Estate Council of Austin and Urban Land Institute.

“HFF has enjoyed ongoing success and expansion in our local Austin office,” said Sean Sorrell, senior managing director and co-head of HFF’s Austin office.  “We view a land specialist such as Garrett, as a critical component in our desire to provide our clientele comprehensive services for their investment needs.” 


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

Kristen M. Murphy
Director, Public Relations
HFF | One Post Office Square, Suite 3500 | Boston, MA 02109
Main: 617-338-0990 | Direct: 617-848-1572 | Cell: 617-543-4873 | www.hfflp.com




RECI Reports Hawkish Fed Statements in March Push Up Benchmark Rates


Jeanne Peck
Chicago, IL - Real Estate Capital Institute reports most of March, benchmark rates “marched” upward in step with the second Fed rate hike prompted by continued economic growth.  Due to hawkish Fed statements, pundits expect rates to reach a 3%-handle for longer term debt based upon the current trajectory.  

In the face of rising rates, and correspondingly lower financing demand, how are various funding sources re-tooling to remain active?  The following summary tackles key players active in the permanent financing arena:

CMBS:  Numerous borrowers with maturing conduit debt are unable to effectively restructure their loans per currently stringent underwriting requirements.  Major financial institutions and banks issue bonds, keeping the vertical strip and maintaining strong relationships with horizontal strip investors per risk retention guidelines.  Pricing is tighter, resulting from higher quality loan offerings.  Leverage up to 75% is available for premium deals, but 70% is more common.

Agencies: “Workforce” and “affordable” are the two most important words when discussing best pricing and terms for multifamily housing with the agencies.  The GSEs are very focused on meeting their housing goals, as well as energy efficiency to various “green” program discounts.  Discussions surface about more creative options including construction loan and pre-stabilization funding. 

FHA/HUD:  HUD continues to offer the most attractive leverage and pricing.  However, the longer closing timeline is the major factor influencing borrowers seek traditional financing alternatives.  Some of the more competitive seller/servicers now offer Bridge-to-HUD funding options to allow more borrowers to use interim debt while the HUD funding process is in play, expanding the possibilities for using this financing vehicle for property acquisitions.


Life Companies:  Armed with ample allocations of mortgage funds, LifeCos offer the best rates, in return for providing lower leverage.  Lower-100-basis-point spreads are surfacing, as spreads tighten between competing LifeCos.  Longer term dollars are plentiful.  Multiple players supplement are highlighting their transitional bridge product.

Banks:  The most traditional construction and short-term lenders, banks, stay focused on compliance within a more restrictive regulatory environment. Cautiously active on new construction with lower loan-to-cost fundings generally reserved for the “best” customers.  Pricing is still very favorable starting spreads of 300 basis points over Libor.  

Term loans up to seven years are available for balance sheet lending, although interest rates swaps will be required to protect fixed-rate risk.  Small regional and community banks may be more aggressive on term and leverage, but generally limited to loans of $15 million or less.

Debt Funds:  Helping borrowers with loans that the aforementioned funding sources find challenging, debt funds provide higher leverage needs and more structured fundings such as preferred equity, mezzanine, and bridge loans.  Pricing is 100 to 300 basis points or more versus regular sources.
  
Ms. Jeanne Peck, director of the Real Estate Capital Institute®, states “Debt funds and smaller community banks are the sources to watch for more flexibility, leverage as more creative underwriting solutions are needed, instead of tighter pricing restricted by lower leverage.”

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

Jeanne Peck, Executive Director


Keystone Development Site Unveiled in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward


Scott Cullen

ATLANTA, GA  – Georgia Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, has hired commercial real estate firm JLL to market its property located at 760 Ralph McGill Boulevard in Atlanta, with the intent of gauging interest for redevelopment.

Branded by JLL as Eastline at Fourth, the property represents a keystone development opportunity in the red hot Old Fourth Ward neigborhood. JLL’s Scott Cullen, Mark Lindenbaum, and Leigh Martin will oversee the marketing, developer selection and sales process for the property.

Project details can be found at www.eastlineatfourth.com. A formal bidding process is outlined in JLL’s materials, which indicates bids should to be submitted by Wednesday May 24th.

“The city has made significant infrastructure investments in this submarket, allowing the area to evolve into one of the most dynamic in the City. This, along with recent demographic, employment and population trends, creates a tremendous development opportunity,” said JLL’s Scott Cullen.


Mark Lindenbaum
“The fundamentals of the property suggest a dense, mixed-use project given its Atlanta Belt Line adjacency, Historic Fourth Ward Park frontage, multiple surface street connections, and a potential future light rail station,” said JLL’s Mark Lindenbaum.

“We expect interest from local, regional, and national developers. The site is positioned well to capture the continued growth and demand for intown Atlanta projects,” said JLL’s Leigh Martin.

Located adjacent to The Atlanta BeltLine’s Eastside Trail and Historic Fourth Ward Park, the 10.2 acre parcel can potentially be redeveloped with a mix of residences, offices, hotel rooms, and retail space.

 The Atlanta BeltLine has earned national recognition for urban redevelopment and mobility.

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

Adrienne Heintz
Skyline, A Wilbert PR Company
(o) 404-260-6438

(c) 404-384-2210

Regency Centers Announces Development of Pinecrest Place in Miami, FL


Paul Maxwell
MIAMI, FL, April 10, 2017 -- (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Regency Centers Corporation (“Regency” or the “Company”), a national owner, operator, and developer of grocery-anchored shopping centers, has announced the start of a new ground-up development in Miami, Florida.

 Pinecrest Place, with estimated net development costs of $16.4 million, will be adding 70,000 square-feet of high quality retail to an existing 173,000 square foot Target, anchored by a new, 46,000 square foot flagship Whole Foods Market. Construction completion is expected in the second quarter of 2018.

“Pinecrest Place is an ideal blend of best-in-quality anchors with substantial parking, and visibility from the heavily travelled US-1 commercial corridor south of Miami,” said Paul Maxwell, Vice President of Investments for Regency Centers.

“The shopping experience will be a powerful reflection of the lifestyles and wants of the affluent communities surrounding the shopping center, providing a superior anchor lineup with complimentary restaurants and small shop retail.”

Strategically located off of US-1 (S. Dixie Highway), Pinecrest Place will benefit from a traffic count that exceeds 90,000 cars per day in one of the strongest trade areas in Southeast Florida. A surrounding daytime population of over 120,000 bolsters an active and affluent residential market with average household incomes over $130,000 in the trade area.

For leasing inquiries, please contact Matt Hagan at MattHagan@RegencyCenters.com,
 or 561-630-2345.

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

Regency Centers Corporation
Eric Davidson, 904-598-7829

Communications Manager

or
Paul Maxwell, 561-630-2324
Vice President, Investments




Monday, April 10, 2017

Stos Partners Completes Three Commercial Property Deals in Southern California

  
Walnut Auto Center,  19116-19130 East Walnut Drive, in Rowland Heights, CA



  
CJ Stos
SAN DIEGO, CA  – Stos Partners, a privately held commercial real estate investment and management firm, has completed three commercial property transactions in Southern California, including the sale of a multi-tenant industrial asset in Rowland Heights, the acquisition of a single-story office building in Encinitas, and the acquisition of a two-story office building in San Dimas, California.

“The market is moving at a rapid pace and our firm is well-positioned to leverage that momentum with strategic transactions,” says CJ Stos, Principal of Stos Partners. “We completed six transactions in the first quarter of 2017, and we continue to actively pursue opportunities that match our investment thesis.”

Stos Partners’ investment platform centers on recognizing inherent value. The firm is actively acquiring industrial, office, and mixed-use properties in coastal and urban areas of Southern California that are well-located but in need of hands on management to realize full asset value.

Stos Partners’ three recent transactions include:

Sale of Multi-Tenant Industrial Property in Rowland Heights       

            Stos Partners recently sold the Walnut Auto Center, a multi-tenant industrial property in Rowland Heights, California for $6.6 million. Stos had acquired the asset in 2015 in an off-market transaction for $5 million.

Taylor Ing
            The 30,216 square-foot property, which is comprised of eight automotive services tenants, was acquired by a private investor.

            Walnut Auto Center is located at 19116-19130 East Walnut Drive, in Rowland Heights, California.

Acquisition of Two-Story Office Building in San Dimas

            Stos Partners also acquired a vacant 50,643 square-foot office building previously owned by ITT Technical Institute in San Dimas, California. Stos acquired the asset through a trustee sale for $5 million.

            Taylor Ing, Managing Director at Newmark Grubb Knight Frank, represented Stos Partners in this transaction. The property is located at 650 West Cienega Avenue in San Dimas, California.

Acquisition of Downtown Encinitas Office Building

            Stos Partners also acquired a vacant office building in downtown Encinitas from an owner-user for $2 million.

The 3,400 square-foot office building is located at 655 Second St in Encinitas, California.

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

Lauren Burgos / Jenn Quader
Brower, Miller & Cole
(949) 955-7940
         





Sunday, April 9, 2017

Trion Properties Expands Bay Area Portfolio; Acquires Value-Add Multifamily Communiity in San Leandro, CA for $36.6 Million


Bel Brook and Hideaway Apartments, San Leandro, CA

Max Sharkansky
SAN LEANDRO, CA – Trion Properties, a private equity real estate firm with a niche focus on value-add multifamily investments, along with its joint-venture partner DVO Real Estate, a New York-based private real estate investment firm, has acquired Bel Brook and Hideaway Apartments, a 146-unit value-add multifamily property at 77-85 Estabrook Street in the San Leandro submarket of the East Bay, for $36.6 million.

This is Trion Properties’ fourth Bay Area acquisition in less than 15 months, bringing its existing Bay Area multifamily portfolio to a total of 262 units, according to Max Sharkansky, Managing Partner at Trion Properties.

            “San Leandro is thriving and experiencing tremendous revitalization, making it poised for long-term growth and investment potential,” says Sharkansky. 

“Located in the heart of the dynamic East Bay, this property is within walking distance to a BART station and a mile away from the San Leandro Technology Campus, a 750,000 square-foot mixed-use development which will bring an estimated 1,800 tech jobs to the area.

“The enormous job growth throughout this region is driving demand for quality housing located in close proximity to transit options and major employers.”

            Sharkansky notes that the entire East Bay is undergoing rapid growth as major tech giants and employers expand their presence in this region. Uber will relocate its corporate headquarters to Oakland, while Tesla has brought thousands of high paying jobs to Fremont.

Mitch Paskover
            In addition to the region’s technology sector growth, San Leandro is home to three of the Bay Area’s largest craft breweries, a thriving downtown district with a host of retail and restaurant amenities, and the San Leandro Monarch Beach, a 40-acre mixed-use development anticipated to break ground this year.

“We are bullish on the East Bay and have a proven track record in this market,” continues Sharkansky, who notes that Trion recently acquired two value-add multifamily assets in Hayward and San Leandro last year.

“This property is located only a block away from our Metro348 property on the same street. Metro348 boasts a strong and diverse mix of tenants, many of whom work in the technology and healthcare industries, including employers such as Uber, Kaiser, and GE Health. 

"Based on our enormous success in repositioning our existing Metro348 asset, the Bel Brook and Hideaway Apartments presents a unique opportunity for us to execute a similar value-add investment strategy and capitalize on the tremendous growth of this region, enabling us to generate strong cash flow and risk-adjusted returns to our investors.”Trion Properties and joint-venture equity partner DVO Real Estate acquired this property from the John Sullivan family.

 
Brad Lehman
Acquisition financing was arranged by Continental Partners through NXT Capital. John Leyvas Jr. and Brad Lehman of Newmark, Cornish and Carey represented both the buyer and the seller in this transaction.

The principals of Trion Properties are Max Sharkansky and Mitch Paskover, two real estate professionals with over 30 years of combined experience in finance, acquisitions, management and redevelopment.

DVO’s team is made up of highly experienced real estate investors with more than 100 years of combined experience in the industry, including 30,000+ apartment units and $6+ billion of real estate and private equity transactions. Additional information is available at www.dvorealestate.com  or by calling +1.212.391.0902.

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

Lauren Burgos / Katie Kea
Brower, Miller & Cole
(949) 955-7940



HFF closes sale of 4-building industrial distribution center in Houston, TX

 
Four Distribution Warehouses, West by Northwest Industrial Park, Houston, TX
                                                                                                                  (Photo by Jud Haggard)

 
Rusty Tamlyn

HOUSTON, TX –– Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. (HFF) announced it has closed the sale of four Class B distribution warehouses totaling 809,196 square feet in the West by Northwest Industrial Park in Houston, Texas.

HFF represented the seller, TH Real Estate an affiliate of Nuveen (the investment management arm of TIAA).  Prologis, Inc. purchased the property for an undisclosed price. 

The property comprises buildings at 14902 and 15002 Sommermeyer, 6450 Clara and 10410 Papalote in Houston’s Northwest Industrial submarket.  The buildings are situated on 39.6 acres near the intersection of Beltway 8 and U.S. 290, considered the “main and main” intersection for bulk industrial product.

 The front-load distribution buildings feature 14.2 percent office finish and clear heights ranging from 20’ to 24’.  Currently 95 percent leased, property tenants include Tercel Oilfield Producers USA, LSI Integrated Graphics, Sweet Mesquite Baker, Mason Road Sheet Metal and Southern Container.

HFF’s investment sales team was led by senior managing director Rusty Tamlyn and director Trent Agnew.

“Given its location, historical occupancy and institutional maintenance ownership, this collection of assets generated significant interest from the investment community,” Tamlyn said.  “Prologis now owns 24 of the 26 assets in this business park and has a long history in the area, so they were a logical buyer.”

Trent Agnew
“The fact that this property generated more than 10 offers from a mix of institutional capital is a statement on how the Houston industrial market is viewed currently,” Agnew added.  “There is a significant amount of capital to be deployed with few opportunities of scale like this presented, especially in Houston’s top submarket.”

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

Kristen Murphy
Director, Public Relations
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