Friday, July 12, 2019

Levin Johnston Directs Two Property Sales Totaling Nearly $25 Million in California Bay Area


Village Drive Apartments, 1100-1114 Village Drive, consists of four buildings totaling approximately 34,889 square feet in Belmont, CA

BELMONT, CA  – Levin Johnston of Marcus and Millichap, one of the top multifamily brokerage teams in the U.S. specializing in wealth management through commercial real estate investments, has successfully directed two property sales totaling $24.99 million in Belmont, California – a high-barrier to entry market in San Mateo County.

Adam Levin
Adam Levin, Executive Managing Director and Robert Johnston, Senior Managing Director of Levin Johnston, represented the seller, a private high net worth  investor.

They also represented the buyer in each transaction both of which were Family Trust Exchange buyers.

 “Belmont is one of the strongest and most robust rental markets in the country,” explains Levin. 

“Each of these multifamily assets are positioned to perform well over time based on their close proximity to many of the nation’s top tech employers such as Oracle, Facebook, Sony and Google, among many others – which will drive continued occupancy and a well-sustained renter base for years to come.”

Levin Johnston’s recent sale transactions include:

$16 Million Sale of Village Drive Apartments

            Levin Johnston of Marcus & Millichap directed the sale of a 30-unit multifamily community in Belmont, California for $16 million. Situated on 0.72 acres, Village Drive Apartments consists of four buildings totaling approximately 34,889 square feet.

Robert Johnston
The property recently underwent extensive renovations including exterior and interior improvements such as new dual-pane vinyl windows, fresh paint, landscaping and architectural improvements.

The apartment interiors have been updated with laminate flooring and upgraded kitchen cabinets, counters, backsplashes, lighting and appliances.

“We immediately recognized the appeal of this asset, based on its favorable location and extensive capital improvements,” says Johnston.

“In the current market, many private investors are seeking boutique-sized apartment communities that have been recently renovated. These assets can be held for the long term as cash-flow investments.”

Originally constructed in 1959, Village Drive Apartments offers a mix of ten one-bedroom/one-bathroom units, 14 two-bedroom/one-bathroom units and six three-bedroom/one-and-one-half bathroom units.

Carlmont Park Apartments Trades For the First Time in Three Decades

            Levin Johnston also directed the sale of Carlmont Park Apartments, a 22-unit multifamily community in Belmont, California for a total consideration of $8,998,000.

Originally constructed in 1962, Carlmont Park Apartments, 1230 Alameda De Las Pulgas offers a mix of studio and one-bedroom floorplans in Belmont, CA
 “This transaction was a rare opportunity to bring an asset to market that had been under the same ownership for more than 30 years,” says Johnston.

“Trades like these are unique, and represent the tremendous value creation that is still available to multifamily investors in the Mid-Peninsula market.”

Originally constructed in 1962, Carlmont Park Apartments is situated on 0.56 acres of land and offers a mix of studio and one-bedroom floorplans.

 CONTACTS:

Alex Caswell / Jenn Quader 
Brower Group
(949) 438-6262


The Preiss Co. and a Private Real Estate Fund Advised by Crow Holdings Capital Acquires 500-bed Aspen Heights Student Housing Complex near Clemson University in Clemson, SC


Susan Folckemer

CLEMSON, SC and RALEIGH, NCOfficials at The Preiss Company (TPCO), one of the nation’s largest, privately-held, student housing owner-operators, and a private real estate fund advised by Crow Holdings Capital,  announced the acquisition of the 598-bed student housing complex, Aspen Heights, for an undisclosed amount. 

Serving Clemson University, the property has been rebranded The Collective at Clemson and is undergoing major upgrades.

“Year-to-date, we are averaging nearly one major transaction a month and believe the second half of 2019 will be as robust as the first half,” said Susan Folckemer, TPCO chief acquisitions & development officer. 

Adam Byrley

“We continue to see favorable investment opportunities in markets across the country and have the most active pipeline ever in our 32-year history.”

The significant upgrade program will have special emphasis on enhancing the clubhouse, the complex’s social and study center, as well as improving amenities.   Other improvements include flooring upgrades and new furniture in select units, as well as painting the exterior.       
     
“We have a long and successful history with the Clemson University student community,” said Adam Byrley, chief operating officer, TPCO. 

John Preiss
 “We have served students there since 2002 and know their housing, amenity and social preferences.  We have tailored our proprietary operation programs to fit their needs. 

"With strong academic programs and high visibility athletics, Clemson currently is ranked 24th among all public universities by U.S. News & World Report, which bodes well for continued enrollment growth.”

Situated at 673 Old Greenville Highway in Clemson, the property consists of a collection of cottages and townhouses surrounding a well-landscaped resort-style pool, hot tub, outdoor fireplaces and full-court volleyball and basketball courts. 

A clubhouse features a computer lab, study lounge, movie theater, game room and fitness center. 

Aspen Heights, a 598-bed student housing complex at 673 Old Greenville Highway in Clemson, SChas been rebranded
The Collective at Clemson 

The complex offers two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom floor plans, each providing a private bedroom, bathroom and ample closet space. 

 The open space layout features a living room and spacious kitchens with granite countertops, black appliances and shaker-style cabinets.  Linen closets and extra storage are provided, as well as a full-sized washer and dryer.

“We have passed the half billion-dollar mark in transactions for a single year in record time and believe we will exceed our previous record year of acquisitions, dispositions and development in the third quarter,” said John Preiss, chief investment officer, TPCO.\

 “We have a strong group of institutional investors with whom we have built trust and great working relationships.  Together we continue to see excellent growth opportunities in student housing.”


CONTACTS:

Amy Barger
 Vice President of Public Relations
The Preiss Company
(919) 532-1114


Thursday, July 11, 2019

Songwriter Barry Manilow's Malibu, CA House Listed at $10.37 Million


A Malibu, CA beach house where Barry Manilow once lived
         Photo credit: The Agency                  Source: theagencyre.com

                                 
Barry Manilow
                                            
Malibu, CA -- A Malibu beach house where Barry Manilow once lived has recently been listed for sale at $10.375 million. 

Cindy Crawford
According to TopTenRealEstateDeals.com, located next to the famous Malibu Colony, Manilow purchased it at the end of the 1990s and enjoyed it until he put it on the market in 2006. In 2017, new owners did a major renovation and added upscale modern upgrades.

Robert Downey Jr.

Still known by local residents as ‘Barry’s house,’ the beach contemporary was where he went to get away from his overwhelming schedule of songwriting, performing, touring and producing albums for other musicians.

Lady Gaga
 Built in 1976 at 4,320 square feet and one of Malibu’s best Pacific views, it has five bedrooms, five baths, den, a self-feeding fish tank in the entry, office/media room, and a detached fully-equipped guest house with kitchen across a walled entry garden. 

Sandro Dazzan

The garden has an outdoor kitchen with dining area and living area spacious enough for large-scale entertaining along with a Jacuzzi hot tub and hot outdoor shower. On the ocean side, the main house has two-story, ceiling-to-floor walls with glass that open to the sound of crashing waves and ocean breezes. 

Where most Malibu beach houses have only one view straight to the ocean, Barry’s house juts out on a point away from its neighbors with 180-degree views up and down both sides of the beach from Point Dume to Palos Verdes. 

David Solomon
Conveniently located, it has easy access to the Malibu Country Mart or a short bicycle ride to Soho Beach Club and Nobu.

Popular with surfers, tourists and celebrities, Malibu was hard to get to until the Pacific Coast Highway came through in the 1930s. 

Today, it is one of California’s favorite beachtown stars, only 30 minutes from Los Angeles, where Gidget and many of the 1960’s surf movies and television shows such as Rockford Files and Two and a Half Men were filmed.

Anna Solomon

 Celebrity residents include Cindy Crawford, Robert Downey, Jr. and Lady Gaga. 

 The home is listed by Sandro Dazzan, David Solomon and Anna Solomon of The Agency, Beverly Hills.


CONTACT:

Genelle C. Brown
Content Manager, Media Division
TopTenRealEstateDeals.com
Phone:  434-480-4504
Twitter:  @toptenrealestat


Guardian Advisory LLC Launches $50 Million Private Equity Retail Fund Targeting $100 Million in Buying Power


David E. Hooston
Newport Beach, CA – Guardian Advisory, LLC, a Southern California-based commercial real estate investment firm, has announced the launch of a retail-focused investment fund vehicle targeting $50 million in equity to reach $100 million in buying power.

 The fund, Guardian Net Lease Fund I, LP, will be managed by Guardian CRE, LLC as its general partner, and will invest principally in single-tenant net leased (NNN) retail properties throughout the U.S.

“There is a tremendous competitive advantage to investing in NNN retail properties,” says David E. Hooston, designated manager of Guardian CRE, LLC.

“These assets represent consistently stable investments, characterized by long-term in-place leases with national credit tenants allocated between geographic and industry diversification.”

Hooston notes that institutional and private equity investors are increasingly focused on niche strategies like the Fund, which are now seen as prime opportunities given targeted valuations metrics against risk-adjusted returns seen elsewhere in the private equity sector.

John Halvorson
“By launching a niche-focused fund at this point in the market cycle, we are giving accredited investors the opportunity to place capital into a vehicle with a history of long-term stability combined with targeted life-of-fund returns between 8 and 10%,” says Hooston.

The Guardian Net Lease Fund will target properties that are already occupied by national credit tenants such as 7-11, CVS, Walgreens, Dollar General and O’Reilly Auto Parts, among others.

The Fund is led by three real estate and finance veterans with experience including more than $10 billion in financing placed and over $25 billion in commercial real estate purchased, managed and sold.

Hooston, a finance executive with experience spanning more than $26 Billion in real estate and capital campaigns, will oversee the Fund’s strategic vision, financial reporting and investor relations.

John Halvorson, an expert in net leased property investments, will oversee the Fund’s acquisition and property management strategies. Halvorson has a 30-year tenure in commercial banking and real estate and has managed a multi-million-dollar family portfolio for over a decade.

Mike Kron, an industry leader with experience spanning more than $1 billion in property transactions, will chair the Fund’s specific property investment decisions. Kron is COO of a family office with more than 13,000 multifamily units in Arizona and Texas and is also a licensed attorney.


CONTACTS: 

Alex Caswell /Jenn Quader
Brower Group
(949) 438-6262


Trez Forman Funds $10 Million Bridge Loan for 600-unit Multifamily Community in Tampa Bay Market


 
Brett  D. Forman
Brandon, FL  and Palm Beach, FL — A multifamily housing developer and repeat borrower has secured a $10 million loan from Trez Forman Capital to acquire and plan for development of a 600-unit apartment community in Brandon, Florida.

The property sits less than 1 mile from Westfield Brandon, a regional shopping mall with more than 1 million square feet of stores and restaurants.

The undeveloped property at the northeast corner of South Lakewood Drive and Brandon Parkway will have 600 multifamily units and 75,000 square feet of mixed-use buildings and stores on 55 acres, one of the largest remaining undeveloped parcels in Brandon.

The project will be known as the Brandon Town Center.

The loan, which closed in early July, was arranged by Brett D. Forman, president/CEO of Trez Forman. The borrower is Brandon Town Center Development Partners, LLC.

Westfield Brandon, Brandon, FL
“Tampa's multifamily market is fundamentally sound and one of the top annual rent-growth metros in the nation. A booming economy and robust population gains have consistently fueled strong multifamily demand,” said Forman.

“With employment growth far outpacing the national average and future job projections expected to remain elevated, multifamily demand should remain high.”

CONTACTS: 

Todd Templin
Executive Vice President
BoardroomPR
O 954-370-8999
C 954-290-0810
Bank of America Plaza | 1776 N Pine Island Rd
Suite 320 | Fort Lauderdale, FL 33322

or Eric Kalis
954-370-8999



Ultimate Five Star Luxury Vacation Villa in Reunion Resort Hits the Market at $9.75 Million in Central Florida


Joyce Marsh
ORLANDO, FL -- Joyce Marsh, Regional Manager at Regal | Christie’s International Real Estate announced that the firm has secured the listing for Isolé Villa at 1297 Grand Traverse Parkway. Central Florida's only five star vacation villa is being offered at $9.75 Million.

Located in Reunion Resort, the custom luxury home was built in 2017 as a vacation villa with 15 bedrooms, 17 full baths, and 6 half baths. The luxurious villa has 19,469 square feet of living space and 23,131 square feet of total indoor and outdoor living space. 

Julie Christensen
A soaring grand entrance, raised piano salon, and 40-seat formal dining room and a board room are among top interior features along with a stunning contemporary kitchen and a separate fully-equipped commercial kitchen.

Amenities include a 19-seat home theater, cigar bar, game room, indoor basketball court and a full service luxury spa that boasts a Turkish steam room, dry redwood sauna, Zen lounge, fitness center and massage room.

Chris Christensen

The virtual leisure palace that currently rents for up to $50,000 per week comes with its own multi-level infinity edge pool and Jacuzzi, outdoor dining, outdoor billiards, plus a huge summer kitchen and outdoor bar that serve numerous lounge areas for soaking up the Florida sun.

This exclusive residence comes with the absolute finest in finishes and furnishings including an artwork collection all included in the purchase price. 

 Isolé Villa1297 Grand Traverse Parkway, Reunion Resort, FL


The destination community of Reunion Resort, six miles from Disney off I-4 West and CR 532, features three professional golf courses, a five-acre water park and six restaurants. 

Chris and Julie Christensen, Principals who specialize in luxury properties throughout central Florida are representing Isolé Villa.   “This is a rare opportunity for some savvy buyers. This incredible property can be operated as a small hotel or exclusive bed and breakfast,” said Chris Christensen.    

 Isolé Villa, Central Florida's only five star vacation villa

About Regal | Christie’s International Real Estate

With offices in Orlando, Winter Park, Celebration, Lake Mary and Clermont Regal | Christie’s International Real Estate is the only central Florida affiliate for the prestigious Christie’s International Real Estate worldwide luxury brand. 

 Isolé Villa Living Room

With a rich history, the Christie’s auction house is a globally recognized iconic brand.  “We bring the world’s most desirable luxury homes to the world’s most discerning buyers,” added Chris Christensen. 

CONTACTS:

Joyce Marsh
 Regional Manager/Broker
 Regal | Christie’s International Real Estate
407-749-0700

Chris Christensen
 Broker/Owner,
Regal | Christie’s International Real Estate
 407-312-8003

Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications Inc.
 407-644-4142 or 407-461-3781

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

The Habitat Company Assumes Management of 18 Affordable Housing Communities in Chicago


Mary Jane Richardson-Jones Apartments
4922 South Langley Avenue
266 apartments


CHICAGO, IL, July 10, 2019  – Chicago-based The Habitat Company, a leading U.S. multifamily developer and property manager, announced it has assumed management of 18 Chicago Housing Authority (CHA)-owned affordable housing communities in Chicago. 

The properties add 4,468 rental units to the portfolio of the Habitat Affordable Group, the company’s affordable housing division, which now operates more than 12,000 units across three states.

“Our longstanding partnership with the Chicago Housing Authority has been mutually beneficial and we are honored that the CHA continues to entrust us with the property management of their communities,” said Kimberly Sisney, vice president at Habitat Affordable Group.

Kimberly Sisney

 We have doubled our support staff at the Chicago regional office to ensure we can provide our residents with customer service excellence and responsiveness for these additional 18 communities.”

The 18 CHA properties now under Habitat’s management are scattered throughout the city’s West and South sides and include: 

·         Long Life: 344 W. 28th Place; 116 apartments
·         Patrick Sullivan Apartments: 1633 W. Madison St.; 482 apartments
·         Albany Terrace Apartments.: 3030 W. 21st Place; 350 apartments
·         Fannie Emmanuel: 3916 W. Washington Blvd.; 181 apartments
·         Irene McCoy Gaines: 3700 W. Congress Parkway; 151 apartments
·         Lorraine Hansberry: 5670 W. Lake St.; 169 apartments
·         Alfred Barnett Duster: 150 S. Campbell Ave.; 129 apartments
·         Las Americas: 1611 S. Racine Ave.; 212 apartments
·         Armour Square: 3250 S. Wentworth; 393 apartments
·         Elizabeth Davis: 440 N. Drake Ave.; 149 apartments
·         Lincoln Perry Apts.: 3245 S. Prairie Ave.; 442 apartments
·         Mary Jane Richardson-Jones: 4922 S. Langley Ave.; 266 apartments
·         Ada S. Dennison-McKinley: 661 E. 69th St.; 125 apartments
·         Kenneth Campbell Apartments: 6360 S. Minerva Ave.; 165 apartments
·         Vivian Carter: 6401 S. Yale Ave.; 221 apartments
·         Minnie Riperton Apartments: 4250 S. Princeton Ave.; 335 apartments
·         Judge Slater Apartments: 4218 S. Cottage Grove Ave.; 402 apartments
·         Major Robert Lawrence Apartments: 655 W. 65th St.; 191 apartments

Patrick Sullivan Apartments: 1633 West Madison Street
 482 apartments
Habitat started as an affordable housing developer on Chicago’s South Side in 1971, growing to become one of the largest multifamily developers, owners and managers in the country. Today, the company is the largest private property manager for the CHA, with 8,215 CHA units in its portfolio.

“There’s not enough affordable housing in Chicago to meet demand, so it’s important that these residents are taken care of and the buildings maintained,” said Sisney. “The addition of these properties to our management portfolio supports Habitat’s goal of not only growing the portfolio, but also ensuring there is quality housing available across all income levels.”

Including market-rate units, Habitat’s management portfolio comprises more than 22,000 apartments across six states, of which more than half are affordable housing. 

 CONTACTS:

 Robin Plous, rplous@taylorjohnson.com, (312) 267-4512
 Kim Manning, kmanning@taylorjohnson.com, (312) 267-4527