Thursday, July 19, 2012

NAI Realvest Negotiates Leases at CommerCenters in DeBary, Sanford and Orlando totaling more than 20,000 SFt

   

 MAITLAND, FL – Michael Heidrich (top right photo),  a principal at NAI Realvest recently negotiated three leases for industrial space totaling 20,224 square feet at CommerCenters in DeBary, Sanford and Orlando.

Facility Services and Maintenances, Inc. signed a new lease for 9,375 square feet at 4140 Flex Court in Monroe CommerCenter South.  Scott Erickson of Investor Realty Services Inc. represented the tenant.


At Hanging Moss CommerCenter (middle left photo), 6112 Hanging Moss Rd. in Orlando, tenant EC Events LLC recently leased 2,000 square feet then once they occupied saw twice the space was needed so terminated that agreement and signed a new lease for 4,400 square feet. Heidrich brokered the transaction representing the tenant and the landlord COP-Hanging Moss, LLC.

Heidrich represented the landlord Springview CommerCenter LLC in a lease renewal agreement with Lake Mary-based Artscape, LLC for 6,449 square feet at 290 Springview Commerce Drive in the center located off U.S. Hwy 17-92 and Highbanks Road.

For more information, please contact:

Michael Heidrich, Principal, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 mheicrich@realvest.com
Patrick Mahoney, President, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com
Beth Payan or Larry Vershel, LV Communications, 407-644-4142 Lvershelco@aol.com



Arbor Enhances FHA Multifamily Lending Business, Hiring Two New Originators



 UNIONDALE, NY (July 19, 2012) - Arbor Commercial Mortgage, LLC (“Arbor”), a leading, direct commercial real estate lender, continues the aggressive expansion of its Federal Housing Administration (FHA) multifamily loan platform and FHA-dedicated origination team on a national basis with the appointment of two veteran FHA Originations Directors in the company’s Columbia, MD, and Broomfield, CO, offices.

 Allan Rugg and Nicholas D. Paez were each appointed as FHA Originations Directors in Arbor’s Columbia, MD, and Broomfield, CO, offices, respectively. Both are responsible for originating FHA-insured multifamily, seniors housing and healthcare facility loans nationwide on an expedited basis for acquisition, refinance and construction transactions. They both report to Joseph Donovan (top right photo), Senior Vice President, Director of FHA Lending.

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

 Chris Ostrowski
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.
Tel: (516) 506-4255
333 Earle Ovington Blvd, Suite 900
Uniondale, NY11553



Marcus & Millichap Promotes Krone Weidler to Associate Vice President Investments



 TAMPA, FL – Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services, the nation’s largest real estate investment services firm, has promoted Krone Weidler (top right photo) to associate vice president investments.

This achievement is one of the highest levels of recognition the firm awards to its investment specialists. It represents excellence in the development and servicing of long-term client relationships, according to Richard Matricaria, regional manager of the Tampa office.

Most recently, Weidler was a senior associate.

Weidler began her career with Marcus & Millichap in March 2005 as a seniors housing investment specialist. She was promoted to senior associate in March 2007. Weidler is also a member of the firm’s National Seniors Housing Group (NSHG).

Weidler received her MPA from the University of South Florida.

Contact:

Stacey Corso
Public Relations Manager
(925) 953-1716

Griffin Capital Securities Announces Strategic Alignment of Sales Team to Better Serve Independent Broker-Dealer Partners



El Segundo, CA – Griffin Capital Securities, the distributor of Griffin Capital Net Lease REIT and Griffin-American Healthcare REIT II, both publicly-registered, non-traded real estate investment trusts, announced the integration of two previously separate sales forces dedicated to each respective REIT. 

 “When Griffin Capital Securities became the dealer manager for Griffin-American Healthcare REIT II, in order to maintain continuity and stability for both products following the transition we chose to maintain dedicated sales forces for a limited amount of time,” said Kevin Shields (top right photo), chairman and chief executive officer of Griffin Capital Corporation. 

 “In accordance with industry best practices, and to drive greater efficiency within our selling group, we have now integrated these teams into one of the most experienced, professional and effective sales forces in the industry.”

 In January, 41 of 45 employees of Grubb & Ellis Capital Corporation (the former dealer manager for Griffin-American Healthcare REIT II) joined Griffin Capital Securities, including the entire 30-member internal and external wholesaling team. 

Griffin-American Healthcare REIT II transitioned its sponsorship from Grubb & Ellis Company to co-sponsorship by Griffin Capital Corporation and American Healthcare Investors on January 9, 2012.  

 “The integration of our sales team further strengthens Griffin Capital Securities and dramatically improves the quality of service we provide to our financial advisor and broker-dealer partners,” said Jeffrey Schwaber (lower left photo), president of Griffin Capital Securities. 

“Thanks to the talent, dedication and hard work of this sales team, Griffin Capital Securities has grown to become one of the top five equity raising dealer managers in the non-traded REIT space.”

Contacts:

Lee Allan
Vice President, New Media
Griffin Capital Corporation
Office Phone: 310-606-5900
Cell Phone: 310-621-1601

Damon Elder
SVP, Marketing & Communications
American Healthcare Investors
(949) 270-9207 direct
(714) 356-1460 cell

Corecon Technologies Recognized as a Constructech 50 Company



  Huntington Beach, CA – Corecon Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of web-based construction software for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, was selected as a prestigious Constructech 50 for 2012. Corecon has received this award for the second year in a row.

 The Constructech 50 is a listing of the most influential construction technology providers with a strong and ongoing market presence. Corecon’s powerful, user-friendly solution has been benefiting construction professionals by helping streamline the management of new business leads and projects for over a decade.

 Developed by experienced construction industry professionals, Corecon’s flagship product is Corecon V7.

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

Laura Mickelson,
 LM Communications                   
949-453-0851;

Bunzl Distribution Southeast Inc. Renews Lease at Miramar Park of Commerce



MIRAMAR, FL – Bunzl Distribution Southeast, Inc., a re-distributor of paper and plastic disposable products to the janitorial and foodservice industries with 90 branches throughout North America, has renewed its lease of 76,326 sq. ft. of space at 9702-9376 Premier Parkway in the Miramar Park of Commerce (top left photo).

 “We chose to renew in the Miramar Park of Commerce in large part because of the proximity to major highways for our trucks,” said Bunzl South Florida General Manager Viktor Frengut.  “Also, Sunbeam has always been fair and good to work with as our landlord.”

Representing the Park in the transaction was Ryan Goggins of Sunbeam Properties, developer of the Park. Representing Bunzl Distribution Southeast, Inc. was Mark Sonnenberg of LaSala-Sonnenberg Commercial Realty.

 “We value our tenants and do all that we can to retain them,” said Vice President of Sunbeam Properties Maridee Bell. “So when Bunzl expanded in the Park about 18 months ago, we worked closely with them to meet their needs. That in turn led Bunzl to renew its lease with us now.”

Contact:
  
Lindsey Marmorstein
Pierson Grant Public Relations
6301 NW 5th Way, Suite 2600
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
P:  954-776-1999, ext. 255
F: (954) 776-0290
E-mail: http://www.blogger.com/lmarmorstein@piersongrant.com

Colliers International Completes $2.28 Million Sale of a Property Occupied by Circle K Gas & Convenience Store in Phoenix, AZ



Phoenix, AZ, July 18, 2012. – Colliers International, the third largest global real estate services organization, has completed the $2,285,000 sale of a single-tenant, NNN leased retail property occupied by a Circle K Gas Convenience store (top left photo) in Phoenix, Ariz.

Built in 1987, the property totals 3,078 square feet and is located at 1901 West Cactus Road.


Chris Maling (middle right photo) and David Maling (lower left photo), senior vice presidents with Colliers International represented the seller, Fullerton, Calif.-based D.E.E Holdings, LLC. The buyer was a family trust from La Jolla, Calif. and was represented by Jon Boland of Voit Real Estate Services in San Diego. The transaction closed at a 7.35 percent cap rate.

“This investment offered the buyer no landlord responsibilities as well as 12 years remaining on the long-term lease with several rental increases during that time,” said

David Maling. “Single tenant triple net properties with a national credit retailer such as this offer a stable and passive investment with favorable year over year returns.”

 “The buyer was sourced through our database of brokers throughout California,” said Chris Maling. “We leveraged our team structure to provide the property to many qualified buyers as well as reach out to our outside brokerage community.”

 This Circle K Gas & Convenience Store is located on the corner of West Cactus Road and North 19th Avenue. It is near several apartment complexes and commercial businesses with a traffic count in the surrounding area of more than 50,000 cars per day.

Contact:

Darcie Giacchetto
Spaulding Thompson & Associates
949.278.6224

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

CalPERS Welcomes Bill Slaton to the CalPERS Board

  

 PETALUMA, CA, July 18, 2012--The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) today welcomed Bill Slaton (top right photo) to the pension fund's Board of Administration.

Slaton, a publicly elected director on the Board of the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), was appointed today by Gov. Jerry Brown to serve on the CalPERS Board as the local government elected official, one of two seats appointed by the Governor. 

"We look forward to Mr. Slaton joining our Board," said CalPERS Board President Rob Feckner.  "His experience and perspective as a local government official will be valuable as we work with our contracting cities, counties and special districts to deliver long-term pension and health benefits."

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


External Affairs Branch
(916) 795-3991
Robert Udall Glazier,

 Deputy Executive Officer
 Brad Pacheco,
 Chief, Office of Public Affairs

Historic Hamilton Crowne Plaza Hotel in Washington, DC Receives 2012 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award



WASHINGTON, D.C., July 18, 2012 – The historic Hamilton Crowne Plaza Hotel (top left photo) in Washington DC today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award.

The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Approximately 10 percent of accommodations listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award.

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

Hamilton Crowne Plaza Hotel                                                                             
Regina Willson,
Director of Sales and Marketing                                                 mediarelationsta@tripadvisor.com         
202-682-0111

 Patrick Daly
Account Supervisor
Daly Gray, Inc.
Office:  (703) 435-6293
Cell:  (703) 300-8289





Intercredit Bank Names Banker Daniel Oliver as Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer



 Miami, FL, July 18, 2012 – Intercredit Bank, a full service bank with $280 million in assets and five branches in Miami-Dade County, has named banker Daniel Oliver (top right photo) as Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer. Oliver is a senior banking officer with 35 years of experience in banking and commercial real estate.

“Daniel Oliver is a highly respected banker with deep knowledge of credit analysis and commercial real estate lending,” said Simon Cruz, President and CEO of Intercredit Bank. “He has consistent expertise increasing revenue and profits for the banks he has been associated with and is a welcome addition to our management team.”  

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

Brittany Nguyen
Becker Public Relations
2506 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Telephone 305/444-2181 X 221

Four McCarthy Projects Receive CMAA Project Achievement Awards



 NEWPORT BEACH, CA, July 18, 2012 –– The Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Southern California Chapter recently awarded Project Achievement Awards to four McCarthy Building Company projects.

 The awards were presented at CMAA’s 20th Annual Awards Banquet in Los Angeles, Calif. to the firms responsible for managing the construction process of each respective project.

 The purpose of this industry award is to recognize and promote professionalism and excellence in the management of the construction process. Awards are given to the projects that best reflect this mission.

The McCarthy projects that were honored by the CMAA include: Soka University Performing Arts Center and Associated Academic Facility; John Wayne Airport Terminal C (top left photo); Westminster Police Department Headquarters; and Methodist Hospital (lower right photo) of Southern California’s new North Tower and Central Utility Plant upgrade.

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

Laura Mickelson (LM Communications)
(949) 453-0851
Susan Garritano (McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.)
(314) 968-3300


Regency Centers Announces Portfolio Sale



JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (July 18, 2012) – Regency Centers Corporation (NYSE:REG; the “Company”) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to sell a 15-property portfolio (the “Portfolio”) to an affiliate of Blackstone Real Estate Partners VII (“Blackstone”) for total consideration of $321.0 million representing a weighted average cap rate of 8.1%.

The Portfolio is 90.3% leased, includes 2.1 million leasable square feet and is unencumbered by debt. All properties are wholly owned by the Company. Closing of the transaction is expected to occur on July 25, 2012.

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

Patrick Johnson
904 598 7422


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Marcus and Millichap Sues Former Sales Agent and his New Brokerage Firm, Greysteel, for Alleged Fraud and Conversion



 CALBASAS, CA – Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services, the nation’s largest real estate investment services firm, has sued Maryland sales broker Ari Firoozabadi (top right photo)and his new brokerage firm, Bethesda, Md.-based Greysteel Company LLC, for more than $1 million in damages.   

On July 17, Marcus & Millichap filed a lawsuit against Firoozabadi and Greysteel in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County located in Rockville, Md., alleging that Firoozabadi had “intentionally failed to disclose to Marcus & Millichap listings and other properties that he was actively working to bring to market in an effort to misappropriate the fees from those listings and jumpstart his new brokerage company, Greysteel.”  

“Far more important than the damages that Marcus & Millichap will collect is the consistent precedents we continue to uphold toward protecting our clients, agents and employees and to reinforce our policies, procedures and emphasis on professionalism which have been cornerstones of our culture and brand since the firm was founded 41 years ago,” according to Evan Fetters (lower left photo), assistant General Counsel for Marcus & Millichap.

Contact:

Stacey Corso
Public Relations Manager
(925) 953-1716

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Marcus & Millichap Announces Sale of Big Jim Self Storage in Bradenton, FL

  

BRADENTON, FL July 17, 2012 – Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services, the nation’s largest real estate investment services firm, has announced the sale of Big Jim Self Storage (top left photo), a 90,964-square foot self-storage facility located in Bradenton, Florida, according to Richard D. Matricaria, regional manager of the firm’s Tampa office.

Michael A. Mele (lower right photo), a first vice president investments and senior director of Marcus & Millichap’s National Self-Storage Group (NSSG) in the Tampa, Fla. office of Marcus & Millichap, had the exclusive listing to market the property on behalf of the local seller, a limited liability company and the buyer, a partnership. 

Big Jim Self Storage is a Class “A” facility constructed in 2003 and located at 6403 State Road 64 East.  Situated on 6.03 acres of land, the property consists of 626 storage units, of which 457 are climate controlled, 166 are non-climate controlled and three are parking spaces.  Unit sizes range from 15 to 300 square feet.  Amenities include; electronic access, video surveillance, as well as packing and moving supplies to name a few. 

“This self-storage transaction is an indicator of how competitive the market is for Class “A” properties” comments Mele.  I think it is fair to say that cap rates for high-quality facilities like Big Jim, are back to pre-crash levels.” 

 Press Contact:

 Richard D. Matricaria
Regional Manager,
Tampa, FL
(813) 387-4700


Faris Lee Investments Completes $5.5 Million Sale of Single-Tenant Retail Property in Las Vegas



IRVINE, Calif., July 17, 2012 – Faris Lee Investments, the nation’s largest retail-specialized investment advisory firm, has completed the $5.5 million sale of a NNN-leased, single-tenant retail property in Las Vegas.

The 13,233-square-foot asset is situated on 1.35 acres and is located at 4211 Paradise Road. The property is fully occupied by Destination XL (top left photo), a unique, all-inclusive superstore that offers one of the most extensive assortments of men’s big & tall clothing and shoes available anywhere.

 Rob Moore (middle right photo), senior managing director, and Lisa Brady (lower left photo), managing director, and Katie Brase (lower right photo), director, of Faris Lee Investments in Las Vegas represented the seller, Las Vegas-based Durpat LLC.  The all-cash buyer was Hurd Nevada LLC from Des Moines, Iowa. The buyer represented himself in the transaction.

“Faris Lee’s marketing strategy was to clearly communicate to potential buyers about the intrinsic value of the real estate offering,” said Moore. “The location was adjacent to the gaming enterprise district and at some point in the future will likely be acquired as part of a land assemblage for a new resort hotel.  This buyer also owns an adjacent piece, which is occupied by PF Chang’s.”

Destination XL is well-located at the intersection of Paradise Road and Flamingo Road which sees approximately 106,000 vehicles per day. It is also situated approximately one-mile east of the Las Vegas Strip. The property benefits from excellent frontage and visibility along Paradise Road, and features a large monument sign.

“The Las Vegas area is a very unique market when it comes to retail property,” said Brady. 

 “Although I would be cautious using the word ‘recovery’ as we bounce along the bottom, we can emphatically state that the fear is gone and the activity continues to increase. National tenants are back in the market looking at new locations at realistic rent levels. Capital is in abundance and investors are beginning to look at opportunities other than distressed REO.”

Contact:

Darcie Giacchetto,
949.278.6224
Spaulding Thompson & Associates
For Faris Lee Investments