Saturday, August 23, 2014

ICM Realty Group Buys Congress Office Park in Delray Beach, FL

Congress Office Park, 220 Congress Park Drive,
Delray Beach, FL
DELRAY BEACH, FL    –  ICM  Realty  Group,  the  international  real  estate  investment  and  management  firm,  announced  it  has  purchased  Congress  Office  Park,  one  of  the  area’s  best 
located office properties at 220 Congress Park Drive in Delray Beach, FL. 

The purchase represents ICM’s  second investment in Florida this year.  The purchase 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. 
 
Bruce Timm
As part  of  the   purchase, ICM has committed to continuing  the    property’s  significant  capital improvements that were undertaken by its prior owner.

 In addition, ICM intends to open its first Florida  office in the building so that it can focus on investing in the Southeast Florida market. 
 
”We are pleased to be purchasing a building that is poised to capitalize on the recovering leasing market and to be  expanding our portfolio in Southeast Florida’s steadily growing economy,” said Bruce Timm,  ICM’s  CEO.  “This  investment,  as  well  as  the  opening  of  our  Florida  office,  signals  our  ongoing  commitment to the market.”  
 
”A  trademark  of  ICM  is  the  company’s  ability  to  provide  tenants  with  immediate,  positive  changes  resulting from ICM’s signature hands-on approach,”  said ICM Managing Director Andrew Webb

“Our  intention is to enhance Congress Office Park’s title as the premier choice for tenants seeking well-located, 
high-quality office space that has all the traits and amenities of a newly developed office building.”   

Congress Office Park is strategically located on the southwest corner of West Atlantic Avenue and South  Congress Avenue in Delray Beach, FL. 

With a number of nearby retail amenities and direct access to I-95  and  downtown  Delray  Beach,  the  building  maintains  superior  accessibility  and  visibility.

  Its  central  location allows companies to access multiple talent pools in order to attract and retain employees from all  areas of the metro.

 The 97% occupied building includes a 3-story tower, underground climate controlled  parking, an outdoor patio area overlooking the lake and stunning views of the adjacent golf course.  
 
ICM  thanks  the  tireless  efforts  of  Grover  &   Corlew,  CBRE  and  Cohen  Norris  in  completing  this  transaction. 
 
For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Andrew Webb
ICM Realty Group, LLC
7900 International Drive, Suite 150
Bloomington, MN 55425, USA
Tel:    +1 952 883 3107

Essex Realty Group, Inc. Hires Brian Kochendorfer

  
Douglas Imber
CHICAGO, IL -- Essex Realty Group, Inc. is pleased to announce that Brian Kochendorfer has joined the firm as a Director.

 A licensed Illinois broker since 2007, Brian specializes in the sale of multifamily and investment properties throughout the Chicagoland area.

Brian has closed more than 100 transactions of various product types including multifamily, mixed-use, office, retail, and land development.

Previously, Brian worked as a Senior Advisor for the Chicago office of Sperry Van Ness, LLC.

 Doug Imber, President of Essex, added that "We're very pleased to have someone of Brian's character, market knowledge, and reputation as part of our team."


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

Douglas Fisher
Essex Realty Group, Inc.
773.305.4910

Marcus & Millichap’s IPA Division Adds Industry-Leading Investment Professional Nester Clark


Nester Clark
HOUSTON, TX – Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap serving the needs of institutional and major private real estate investors, is pleased to announce the expansion of its national team of senior advisors with the addition of Nester Clark, according to Brian Murdy, national director of IPA. 

Clark will work with IPA Texas as a director in the firm’s Houston office. 

            After graduating from Harvard University, Clark began his real estate investment career as an analyst for Goldman Sachs’ Whitehall Real Estate Funds and Asian Special Situations Group.

 He later became the youngest partner ever at Soros Real Estate Partners, where he jointly managed a $1 billion private equity fund.

            “Nester Clark’s high level of analytical, advisory and commercial real estate investment skills make him an excellent fit for the IPA platform,” says Murdy. “His in-depth industry experience and wide-ranging market knowledge will be of great benefit to our institutional and large private clients in Houston, throughout Texas, and across the country.”

Brian Murdy
            “IPA’s unique and powerful system for providing investors with the most complete and nuanced investment services in the industry provides me with a compelling opportunity,” says Clark. “I am very pleased to be able to offer IPA’s services to my clients and to investors throughout the region and country.”

The addition of Nester Clark to our team of experienced professionals provides institutional clients with an even greater depth of resources to execute their investment strategies,” says Hessam Nadji, Marcus & Millichap’s chief strategy officer.

“Nester is very well suited to perform at a high level in the fast-paced Texas investment property market,” says David Luther, vice president and regional manager of the firm’s Houston office.

            IPA is one of the country’s leading providers of institutional-quality commercial real estate investment services, including portfolio and property-level analyses, capital market solutions, research, acquisition sourcing and property sales. In 2013, the company closed over $3.3 billion in multifamily sales valued at $25 million and above.


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

Gina Relva
Public Relations Manager
(925) 953-1716


Voit Hires Eric Hinkelman as Executive Managing Director


Robert D. Voit
Irvine, CA – Eric Hinkelman has been named to the position of Executive Managing Director at Voit Real Estate Services. 

Eric will be located in Voit’s Irvine office, with oversight responsibility of the company’s Orange County, Los Angeles and Inland Empire operations in partnership with Ian Britton, according to Robert D. Voit, Chief Executive Officer of Voit Real Estate Services.

  Hinkelman brings 30 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry to Voit. 

“Eric is a great addition to the Voit team because of his long history as an experienced leader,” according to Voit. “He possesses the entrepreneurial qualities that are consistent with the culture at Voit and that we believe will best serve our clients.”

 “This position was especially attractive to me because of the entrepreneurial spirit at Voit and the opportunity to grow the overall company platform,” stated Hinkelman. “I look forward to connecting closely with the existing professionals not only in Los Angeles and Orange County but within the entire company.  I am excited for the chance to make an impact both in my region and throughout the company.”

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

Jessamyn J. Miller | Marketing Manager
Voit Real Estate Services
101 Shipyard Way | Newport Beach, CA 92663
T (949) 566-6422 | C (949) 929-7147

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North American Properties Looks Ahead to Phase II of Avalon in Alpharetta, GA


Mark Toro
ATLANTA, GA – As the opening date draws closer for Phase I of Avalon, a $600 million mixed-use development in Alpharetta, Georgia, North American Properties (NAP) is moving forward with plans for Phase II.

The company recently secured commitments from Lily Pulitzer, Brooks Brothers and Peek Boutique, who will be joined by 12 more retailers and three restaurants in Phase II.

 NAP has already had tremendous success with Phase I of Avalon, which opens Oct. 30. 

With only 10 weeks until the grand opening, the retail space is 97 percent leased and more than 5,000 people are on a reserve list for 250 luxury rentals and 101 single-family homes.

 “I’m confident the development of Phase II of Avalon will contribute mightily to the community, completing our vision of creating an unparalleled walkable, experiential environment,” said Mark Toro, managing partner of North American Properties.

Rendering of planned Avalon development, Alpharetta, GA
“With Phase II, we are reaffirming our promise to Alpharetta and the surrounding communities to conceive and deliver one of the most innovative projects in the U.S.”


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

Suong Nguyen
The Wilbert Group
404-343-0637 (O)
 678-642-4301 (C)

Friday, August 22, 2014

Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of the Landmark and Silver Leaf East Multifamily Portfolio in Tallahassee, FL for $6.475 Million


Landmark and Silver Leaf  East Multifamily Portfolio
Tallahassee, FL
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate investment services firm with offices throughout the United States and Canada, announced the sale of Landmark and Silver Leaf East Portfolio, a 195-unit multifamily portfolio located in Tallahassee, Fla., according to Richard D. Matricaria, regional manager of the firm’s Tampa office. The asset sold for $6,475,000.

Michael Regan and Francesco Carriera, vice president investments in Marcus & Millichap’s Tampa office, represented both parties in the transaction. 

The Landmark and Silver Leaf East Portfolio is located at 2125 Jackson Bluff Road in Tallahassee, Fla. 

Michael P. Regan
Landmark Apartments is a 129-unit multifamily community comprised of 15, two-story residential buildings, a one story, stand-alone building that serves as a leasing office and an additional one-story building that serves as a laundry facility.

Silver Leaf East Apartments is a 66-unit multifamily community comprised of eight, two-story residential buildings and a one story, stand-alone building that serves as a leasing office and laundry facility.

“The buyer just acquired a multifamily asset in Tallahassee in 2013 and saw this as an opportunity to acquire two additional stabilized assets with a 95 percent plus occupancy with potential upside through continued capital improvements and the below-market rents,” says Regan. 

 “Home of Florida’s State Capital and more than nine post-secondary institutions, including FSU, Tallahassee provides economic stability for the investor.”


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

Richard D. Matricaria
Vice President/Regional Manager, Tampa

(813) 387-4700

PKF Consulting USA Reports Caribbean Hotels Steadily Improving

  
Scott Smith

 ATLANTA, GA — PKF Consulting USA (PKFC), announced today that the average Caribbean hotel enjoyed an 18.6 percent increase in net operating income (NOI) during 2013, according to its newly released 2014 edition of Caribbean Trends® in the Hotel Industry. 

This is the third year in a row that Caribbean hotels have experienced a double-digit increase in NOI and the highest annual growth in profits achieved since 2008.

“Caribbean hotels have unique operating challenges that result in relatively higher expenses,” said Scott Smith MAI, vice president in the Atlanta office of PKF Consulting, USA.

  “Fortunately, recent increases in visitation to the region have resulted in top-line revenue growth that has overcome the high costs and resulted in strong growth in bottom-line profits.”

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

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


HC Real Estate Capital Arranges $16.8 Million in Financing for Medical Office Building In Boca Raton, FL

         
Medical Office Building, 1905 Clint Moore Road
Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton, FL – Kurt Hoffmann and Chris Caveglia of HC Real Estate Capital have arranged $16,800,000 of financing for a multi-tenant medical building located at 1905 Clint Moore Road Boca Raton, FL. 

HC Real Estate Capital worked with the borrower to secure 10 year financing through a correspondent Life Insurance Company relationship.

Built in 1996, the 1905 building is a 101,381 square foot medical building that is currently 95% leased to a roster of local and regional tenants.   The property is located just west of Military Trail and Clint Moore Road in Boca Raton, FL.

Kurt Hoffmann, Principal at HC Real Estate Capital states, “The 1905 building has an excellent history of high occupancy in the Boca Raton medical office market.”  Hoffmann went on to say, “The borrower was able to replace an existing CMBS loan with a low-rate Life Company Loan.”


HC Real Estate Capital, LLC is a privately owned mortgage-banking firm founded by Kurt Hoffmann and Chris Caveglia. 

  Based in Delray Beach, Florida, HC Real Estate Capital arranges permanent commercial and multifamily real estate loans.  The company has a broad capital provider base that includes insurance companies, CMBS lenders, pension fund advisors and commercial banks.

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

Chris Caveglia
HC Real Estate Capital, LLC
660 Linton Blvd. Ste 200 EX5
Delray Beach, FL 33444
Direct: 561-266-3273
Mobile: 561-376-3176

Hold-Thyssen Negotiates new lease for Jewelry Import-Export firm at Tri-County Business Park in Tampa, FL

                                             
Theresa Margaris
 TAMPA, FL --- Hold-Thyssen, Inc., a commercial property firm based in Winter Park, with offices in Tampa, recently negotiated a new long-term lease agreement for 2,000 square feet of office space at 14240 Carlson Circle in Tampa’s Tri-County Business Park.  

 Richard J. Fisher, vice president / investor services in Hold-Thyssen’s Tampa office, said Transaction Specialist Theresa Margaris negotiated the transaction representing the tenant.

 Margaris said the new tenant, MSMYR Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Capri Williams, is a well-established jewelry importer/exporter specializing in wholesale distribution throughout the U.S.  The pending sale of their existing location was the catalyst for seeking new space in their current market area.

 Hold-Thyssen, Inc. provides commercial property 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 407-644-4142   Lvershelco@aol.com.

   

Top Lake County Luxury Broker Joins Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty


Janice Clary
ORLANDO, FL --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty recently announced that leading Lake County Broker Janice Clary has teamed up with the firm’s Heathrow Real Estate Sales Gallery on International Parkway in Lake Mary as an International Luxury Homes Specialist.

Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said Clary has 24 years of experience and specializes in representing Lake County waterfront and unique properties.

Clary’s career has been focused on the marketing of premier luxury property, waterfront property, equestrian property, country estates, distinctive bed and breakfast inns and similar luxury and upper-tier properties in the Lake, Seminole and Orange County areas, he said.

Soderstrom said Clary has been a member of the Institute of Luxury Home Marketing’s Million Dollar Guild since 2008 and is ranked as one of the top agents in the state of Florida. She is a member of the National Association of Realtors and the Lake County and Orange County Associations of Realtors.

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.

   

Thursday, August 21, 2014

EagleBridge Capital Arranges $6.5M Mortgage For Boston Mixed-Use Portfolio


Brighton Heights, 167 Corey Road, Boston, MA
Boston, MA -- EagleBridge Capital has arranged permanent mortgage financing in the amount of $6,500,000 for a portfolio of three properties situated in the Brighton section of Boston, Massachusetts on the Brookline line. 

The mortgage financing was arranged by EagleBridge principals Ted. M. Sidel and Brian D. Sheehan who stated that the loan was provided by a leading regional bank.

The portfolio is composed of Brighton Heights, a two-story 15,000 square foot office building, located at 167 Corey Road; 3 Washington Street which is leased to the Brighton Auto Clinic, and 5 Washington Street which is leased to U.S. 1 Petroleum. 

Ted M. Sidel
The buildings are located across from the Brighton Whole Foods Supermarket in an area of apartments, office buildings, and retail stores.

Tenants at the Brighton Heights office building include medical, medical related, educational, software, and real estate firms.  Brighton Auto Clinic is a long established auto repair and maintenance shop. U.S. 1 Petroleum is a full service gas station. 

Mr. Sidel and Mr. Sheehan stated, “This was an unusual combination of properties, but the superior location and experience of the borrower allowed us to refinance the property for a second time with the same lender.

” We are pleased that EagleBridge was able to increase the mortgage amount and structure very competitive mortgage financing that met the borrower’s needs.”

Brian D. Sheehan
EagleBridge Capital is a Boston-based mortgage banking firm specializing in arranging debt and equity financing as well as joint ventures for industrial, office, and r & d buildings,  shopping centers, apartments, hotels, condominiums and mixed use properties as well as special purpose buildings.

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

Stanley J. Sidel
Senior Advisor
EagleBridge Capital
33 Broad Street
Boston, MA 02109
Tel: 617-292-7177 Ext. 14

SG Property Services Wins Program Management Assignment For Clayton County, Georgia, Recreational Facility


Paul Shailendra
ATLANTA, GA — SG Property Services has won the program management assignment for Clayton County, Georgia’s new $10 million, 32,000-square-foot recreational facility. SG Property Services will oversee the master planning of the existing 195-acre property and the new aquatic-themed recreational facility.

 “We are excited to oversee this project on behalf of Clayton County,” said Paul Shailendra, president of SG Property Services. “Our program management division has grown substantially during the past few years, and we have a proven track record of successfully completing projects that increase both value and ownership.”  

 Feasibility services for the project started in May, and construction is slated for completion by May 2016. This will be Clayton County’s sixth recreational facility.


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

Stephen Ursery
The Wilbert Group
404-405-2354


Lincoln Harris Brokers New Lease for Southeast Series of Lockton Cos. LLC at Piedmont Town Center in Charlotte, NC


Piedmont Town Center,
4725 Piedmont Row Drive
Charlotte, NC
CHARLOTTE, NC— Lincoln Harris has arranged a new, 10,207-square-foot lease for Southeast Series of Lockton Cos. LLC at Piedmont Town Center, an upscale mixed-use complex at 4725 Piedmont Row Drive in Charlotte.

Campbell Walker, senior vice president of leasing in Lincoln Harris’ Charlotte office, represented the landlord, Piedmont Row Drive LLC, in the transaction. Brent Royall and Brad Grow of Colliers International represented the tenant.

 “Piedmont Town Center offers some of the best Class A office space in all of Charlotte,” Walker said. “With an ideal location on Fairview Road and easy access to Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, as well as Interstates 77 and 85, Piedmont Town Center continues to attract and retain fantastic tenants.”

 Earlier this year, Walker brokered two other notable offices leases at Piedmont Town Center. In one of the deals, AIG Claims Inc. signed a 14,139-square-foot renewal for its space in Two Piedmont Town Center; Royall and Grow represented the tenant.

Campbell Walker
 In the other transaction, Piedmont Natural Gas expanded its lease in One Piedmont Town Center by 13,620 square feet. Jubal Early, a senior vice president in Lincoln Harris’ Charlotte office, represented the tenant.

 Piedmont Town Center is a Class A mixed-use development project in the heart of the SouthPark community featuring two office buildings totaling a combined 420,000 square feet, 87,500 square feet of prime retail space and 180 luxury residential units.

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

Stephen Ursery
The Wilbert Group
404-405-2354


One Eleven, a Downtown Orlando Tower, Asking Central Florida Artists to Submit Murals


Jennifer Quigley
ORLANDO, FL – Lincoln Property Co. (Lincoln), in cooperation with the Orlando arts community, is seeking new artwork for its six-story murals on the One Eleven building, a 31-story mixed-use (office, retail and residential) high-rise overlooking Lake Eola — and is asking local artists to create new, unique designs as the replacements for the existing artwork.

 Lincoln is committed to continually enhancing the presence of its signature tower and its alliance with the dynamic Orlando art community. 

Submissions will only be solicited from local artists until Sept. 30, 2014. Three submissions will be chosen and placed on six-story murals on the exterior of the building. 

The firm is looking for entries that reflect the vibrant energy of downtown Orlando and will enhance the surrounding community.

One Eleven Building, Orlando, FL
 Entries will be judged by Lincoln Property Co. and the board of See Art Orlando, whose members include Mayor Buddy Dyer

“These panels are a stunning visual feature of the building, and the See Art Orlando board is excited to be asked to participate,” said Jennifer Quigley, chairwoman of See Art Orlando.

The winning artists will have their work displayed over the streets of downtown Orlando and overlooking Lake Eola for five-plus years and also will receive a cash prize.

 Previous winners included Martha Jo Mahoney, a prominent local artist, and Andrew Spears of Metro Finishes. Their artwork has enhanced downtown Orlando since the original call to artists in 2008.
  
“This is a tremendously exciting, fun and rewarding initiative. One Eleven is a great example in keeping with Lincoln’s belief that all towers have an obligation to give back to the community and public art,” said Scott Stahley, senior vice president for Lincoln who oversees the firm’s central Florida office.

Scott Stahley
“One Eleven is an exciting property in an exciting part of the city, and we can’t wait to see how the many talented artists in this area reflect that in their submissions.”

The entries must be original, and the submitting artists must reside in central Florida. For complete entry instructions and details, artists should email Lisa Cuatt at lisaq4@gmail.com.

For more details, updates and current entries, please visit www.facebook.com/OneElevenMurals.


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



 Stephen Ursery
The Wilbert Group
404-405-2354


Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Passco Companies Forms Joint Venture with InSite Investment Realty to Acquire 270-Unit Multifamily Community in Tempe, AZ for $25 Million


Ovation at Tempe, AZ Apartments
TEMPE, AZ – Passco InSite, LLC,  a joint venture between Passco Companies, LLC and InSite Investment Realty, has acquired the 270-unit Class B garden-style multifamily community Ovation at Tempe for $25.85 million.

According to Bill Passo, CEO and Founder of Passco Companies, this new joint venture is an extension of a 20-year relationship with long-standing track record, market expertise and multifamily investment experience.

According to Passo, investors will have the opportunity to invest in the Ovation at Tempe property through crowdfunding, as well as through the broker-dealer community.

Bill Passo
“This is a strong, value-add investment opportunity in a market that is in a proven recovery,” explained Passo. 

“The Tempe submarket posted positive absorption and a low 3.7 percent vacancy in the first quarter of 2014, and a 3.5 percent rental growth is forecasted by the end of the year.”

In addition, Tempe’s market fundamentals are rebounding rapidly according to Passo, who noted that the state of Arizona is on track to rank first in the nation in future job growth, projecting a three percent rise annually over the next five years.

“This projected job growth will drive deep demand for quality housing, which will bolster the profitability of this investment over our hold period,” he explained.

The Passco InSite partnership plans to hold the property for three years.  Under this ownership, value-add improvements will be implemented, which will drive rent growth for the asset, according to Passo. 

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

Corynne Randel / Jenn Quader
Brower, Miller & Cole
(949) 955-7940