Saturday, September 21, 2019

$113 million sale of Historic Medical Dental Building in Seattle, WA completed by JLL


Medical Dental Building, Central Business District, Seattle, WA

SEATTLE, WA JLL announcedit has closed the $113 million sale of the historic Medical Dental Building, an approximately 300,000-square-foot, office/medical building located in the dynamic Seattle central business district.

JLL marketed the property on behalf of the seller, Goodman Real Estate, Inc., and procured the buyer, Menashe Properties, Inc.

Kevin Freels
The 18-story landmark building was constructed in two phases in 1925 and 1950, renovated in 2008 and recently received over $25 million in building upgrades, including new lobby finishes and the creation of a Winter garden common area.  

The property includes a diverse roster of over 130 professional tenants, primarily private medical and dental practices and office space.  

Bartell Drug Co., the country’s largest and oldest family owned pharmacy headquartered in Seattle, anchors the Medical Dental Building with a 12,606-ground floor retail store. 

 Additional major tenants include Deltek, Inc. and The Polyclinic.  The property is located within Seattle’s key retail corridor, adjacent to Nordstrom’s flagship store and a five-minute walk from Amazon’s world headquarters campus.

 
Jordan Menashe
“The Medical Dental Building is a perfect legacy asset for us and yet another stepping stone for the next generation of Menashe Properties,” said Jordan Menashe, CEO.

 “The iconic Medical Dental Building is in an A+ location in the heart of booming Downtown Seattle with South Lake Union only steps away.  

"Our focus will be on providing a personal experience defined by quick decision making and a willingness to make deals with open arms with tenants of any size. 

"We truly appreciate Kevin Freels and Logan Greer of JLL for presenting this unique off-market opportunity to us and recognize our acquisition as a value-add play in a high demand area with little vacancy.”

Logan Greer

The JLL Capital Markets team representing the seller was led by Directors Kevin Freels and Logan Greer, and Senior Managing Directors Michael Leggett and Gerry Rohm. 

“Seattle is the third tightest office market in the country; rents continue to increase due to the limited supply of space combined with the immense influx of technology tenants,” Freels added.  

Damon McCartney
“The Medical Dental Building serves a unique purpose for our Downtown market and provides convenient access to health care for the many downtown employees.”

Menashe Properties is excited to work hand in hand with the Broderick Group – Seattle Office as its exclusive brokerage team for the Medical Dental Building. 

 The Property leasing team is represented by Damon McCartney, Maverick Olivares and Ryan Nelson. 

 JLL Capital Markets is a full-service global provider of capital solutions for real estate investors and occupiers. 

The firm's in-depth local market and global investor knowledge delivers the best-in-class solutions for clients — whether investment advisory, debt placement, equity placement or a recapitalization. 

Maverick Olivares

The firm has more than 3,700 Capital Markets specialists worldwide with offices in nearly 50 countries.

For more news, videos and research resources on JLL, please visit the firm’s U.S. media center Web page: U.S. newsroom.

Deal secured by Holliday Fenoglio Fowler LP (“HFF”) prior to being acquired by JLL on July 1, 2019. Co-brokerage services provided by Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.


About Goodman Real Estate, Inc.

Founded in 1980 by John Goodman, Goodman Real Estate, Inc. (GRE) is a leading privately held real estate investment company specializing in multifamily and commercial real estate.

Ryan Nelson
  Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, GRE maintains a diversified portfolio of quality commercial property investments across the United States and Canada. 


 With its managed assets valued more than $2.5 billion, this portfolio spans the spectrum of risk-adjusted investments: multi-family construction; hotels and resorts; office and retail buildings; land development and structured investments.  

GRE is a company with deep roots in the Pacific Northwest with values reflected through local charitable giving and commitment to local issues.  For more information,  please visit www.goodmanre.com.


Gerry Rohm
About Menashe Properties, Inc.

Menashe Properties, Inc. was founded over 40 years ago and is a privately held family office committed to excellence in commercial real estate investment and management.

  The company’s primary focus has been in the Pacific Northwest although the company has grown substantially over the last few years with acquisitions of quality office properties in Colorado and Washington.  


Menashe Properties, Inc. prides itself on its attention to detail in professionally maintaining and improving its properties, sustaining close tenant relationships and providing exceptional customer service. 

 The company is well positioned for continued growth in the office, industrial or retail sectors. For more information on Menashe Properties, Inc., visit menasheproperties.com or contact Jordan Menashe.


Michael Leggett
About JLL

JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. 

Our vision is to reimagine the world of real estate, creating rewarding opportunities and amazing spaces where people can achieve their ambitions. In doing so, we will build a better tomorrow for our clients, our people and our communities. 

JLL is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $16.3 billion, operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of nearly 92,000 as of June 30, 2019.

 JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.

For more news, videos and research resources on JLL, please visit the firm’s U.S. media center Web page: U.S. newsroom.


Contact:

 Kristen Murphy
 JLL Director, Public Relations 
Phone: +1 617 848 1572




JLL arranges financing for $44 million multi-housing development in American Fork, Utah


Mike White
SALT LAKE CITY, UT  JLL announced it has arranged high-stack (80%+ LTC) construction financing for the development of The MillPond Apartments, a 214-unit, Class-A, $44 million multi-housing property in the Salt Lake community of American Fork, Utah.

JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, Rockworth Companies, to place the three-year, limited-recourse construction loan with one of the largest debt funds in the country. It was the fund’s first-ever financing in Utah and was closed within 65 days.


The JLL Capital Markets team representing the borrower was led by Managing Director Mike White.

“This project was so well-conceived, located and sponsored, that the capital-provider broke a $50-million funding minimum for their first construction loan in Salt Lake City,” White said. 

Downtown American Fork, UT
“JLL’s comprehensive supply-demand research confirmed North Utah County’s multi-housing market as one of the top investment opportunities in the country. Once they visited SLC, the fund 100% agreed with that conclusion.”

The MillPond Apartments will comprise 11 three-story buildings with wood-frame construction that house a mix of one-, two- and three bedrooms units averaging 906 square feet. 

Units will feature a patio or balcony, in-unit washer and dryer, nine-foot ceilings, oversized tub, high-quality cabinetry and luxury wood-style flooring.


The Meadows, a 2.1-million-square-foot retail and entertainment center in American Fork, UT
 Community amenities will include a clubhouse with a fitness center, business center, changing rooms, outdoor heated swimming pool with a sun deck, Whirlpool spa, fire pit, barbecue and picnic area, dog park and a bike repair facility.

Located at 80 North 1020 West, the site is adjacent to the entrance to Interstate 15, which is the main arterial between Salt Lake City and Provo. It’s also across from The Meadows, a 2.1-million-square-foot retail and entertainment center anchored by some of the largest national retailers in the country. 

Silicon Slopes, a large concentration of corporate tech firms and one-third of a mile from the American Fork Front Runner Light Rail Station

The TOD property is six miles from Silicon Slopes, a large concentration of corporate tech firms and one-third of a mile from the American Fork Front Runner Light Rail Station. 

American Fork is a high-growth market in the Greater Salt Lake Area about half-way between Salt Lake City and Provo.

For more news, videos and research resources on JLL, please visit the firm’s U.S. media center Web page: U.S. newsroom.

Contact:

 Kimberly Steele, JLL Digital Content/PR Specialist 
Phone: +1 713 852 3420




Friday, September 20, 2019

Creative Office Redevelopment CASA Nears Completion with Host of Pre-Leases in Phoenix, AZ



Curt Kremer

PHOENIX, AZ  – The first phase of creative office space at George Oliver's $17 million CASA redevelopment in Phoenix is heading toward an October completion with a host of pre-lease commitments in tow.

The project, which totals 181,188 square feet of Class A office space, sits in the heart of Phoenix’s popular Uptown neighborhood.

Casa exterior

Located off of the Piestewa Freeway/State Route 51 and Northern Avenue at 7878 N. 16th Street, CASA is transforming a 1989-built commercial property into next-generation modernized office space.

The building mixes rich Spanish architecture with lifestyle amenities designed around a focus on health and wellness to serve its tenants.

Confirmed pre-lease commitments at CASA include Rockwell Automation (26,805 square feet), The Money Store (7,512 square feet), Olsson (7,199 square feet), Phoenix Association of Realtors (3,957 square feet) and North & Co. and affiliates (leasing eight co-working suites).

Casa lounge

Local favorite Kaleidoscope Juice has also committed to a lease to operate an on-site café and lounge serving healthy food, coffee and juice.

“CASA is the next generation of office space,” said Curt Kremer, Founder and Managing Partner of Phoenix-based George Oliver.

“That begins with flexible, modern workspace and extends into a carefully curated mix of amenities – all with the goal of creating a working community focused on the success and wellness of its tenants.”

Casa north patio - cantina
Among the unique touches at CASA are transformed lobbies, a 60-guest conference center, a wellness center with yoga room, fitness center, on-site meditation room, elevated walking path, library, car charging stations and dog park.

Two centralized courtyards with water features and seating serve as hubs for relaxation and collaboration. CASA also includes a two-story dining experience with dedicated food truck parking, shaded outdoor dining and outdoor games and lounge areas.

In November, George Oliver is also scheduled to complete its self-branded and operated coworking space at CASA, with rents from $800 to $2,900 per month.

Ryan Timpani 
 Its users will benefit from fully furnished suites with access to shared breakrooms, a private coworking lounge and multiple conference rooms.

 In addition to the coworking, the company will also deliver three spec suites at CASA ranging from 2,250 to 8,663 square feet and with fully furnished, move-in-ready options and popular comforts like open break rooms, glass offices, collaborative spaces and timeless custom finishes.

Todd Noel 

George Oliver purchased the CASA building, previously known as Catalina Terraces, in December 2018. The project sits at the base of the North Mountain Phoenix Preserve, minutes from the Piestewa Freeway/State Route 51 and with more than 13,700 apartments and 200 restaurants/bars within a three mile radius.

Ryan Timpani and Todd Noel of Colliers International are CASA’s exclusive leasing brokers. Arcadia Management manages the property and staffs an on-site tenant concierge.

RSG Builders is the general contractor. Western Alliance Bank is the project lender. For more, please visit www.uptowncasa.com.

About George Oliver 

George Oliver LLC is a Phoenix-based, privately owned commercial real estate investment and operating company specializing in transforming obsolete buildings and business parks into first-class, institutional-quality office communities. 

To learn more or to discuss new project opportunities, please visit www.georgeoliver.com.



MEDIA CONTACT:

Stacey Hershauer
480.600.0195


Banyan Investment Group Completes Acquisition of 101-Room Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown in Alabama


Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown, 111 Greensboro Avenue, downtown Tuscaloosa, directly overlooking the Black Warrior River
                
TUSCALOOSA, AL --Banyan Investment Group, an Inc. 5000 recognized hotel investment and management company that acquires and manages select-service hotels in the United States, announced the company completed the acquisition of the 101-room Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown in Ala

 The company also will operate the hotel and oversee a $500,000 refurbishment of The Lookout, downtown Tuscaloosa’s only rooftop bar, along with the public areas of the hotel.  This marks Banyan Investment Group’s ninth acquisition from its recently launched BIG Hotels LP I, LLC fund.

Andy Chopra
                “We continue to seek hotel acquisition opportunities that meet our strict criteria, namely strong brands in well-established markets with recession-resistant demand generators like universities and hospitals,” said Andy Chopra, founding principal and chief investment officer, Banyan Investment Group. 

 “The recently built, Silver LEED-certified hotel further benefits from its unmatchable location immediately off the Tuscaloosa Riverwalk with direct views of the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, the largest outdoor music venue in West Alabama. 

"Following the completion of the nearly half-million-dollar refurbishment of the Lookout rooftop bar, along with improvements made to hotel public areas, we fully expect the hotel to increase its bottom-line profitability with the goal of the exceeding yield expectations for our investors.”


Contact:              

 Chris Daly, media
 (703) 864-5553


HomeGoods Westchester County, NY property sold for $6.8 million


HomeGoods retail property,  3 East Main Street, Mount Kisco, NY

NEW YORK, NY -- B+E, the first tech-driven brokerage and trading platform for net lease real estate, announced the sale of the Westchester County HomeGoods retail property located at 3 East Main Street, Mount Kisco, NY for $6,829,350.

Spencer Henderson 
The seller is The Kempner Corporation and the buyer is a 1031 Exchanger. 

The building is +/- 24,834 SF on +/- 1.24 acres of land and includes parking. The property carries a new 10-year NN lease with 4, 5-year renewal options.

"We are very happy to help sell this property on a forward commitment, before the developers received a Certificate of Occupancy," said Spencer Henderson of B+E.

For more information, please contact Spencer Henderson at Shenderson@benetlease.com or go to www.benetlease.com.


Contact:

John Vita
John Steven Vita Communications
847/853-8283


Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions Receives Hilton’s Legacy Award: Top Performer and Mid-Sized Portfolio


  
Naveen Shah
UNIONDALE, NY —Officials of Blue Sky Hospitality (BSHS), one of the leading and fastest growing hotel owner/operators in the United States announced it has received Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) prestigious Legacy Award: Top Performer, Mid-Sized Portfolio. 

 The company was selected as the top performer for the Embassy Suites by Hilton brand.  

Hilton recognized nearly 60 high performing owners and developers during its recent Americas Owner Conference.

  Naveen Shah, CEO, BSHS, and David Fincannon, COO, BSHS, accepted the award on behalf of both companies during the Orlando event.

                “It is our goal to provide an unforgettable experience for our guests, an exciting and fulfilling workplace for our associates and excellent returns for our investors,” Fincannon said. 

David Fincannon
 “We have taken great efforts to ensure that our Embassy Suites by Hilton hotels are among the finest not only within the brand, but within the entire upper upscale segment. 

"This award is an honor to receive and a testament to the fantastic work done by everyone from our on-site associates to our corporate team.”






 Contact:
              
 Chris Daly, media
  (703) 435-6293


U.S. Home-Flipping Returns Drop to Nearly Eight-Year Low in Q2 2019

 
Todd Teta

IRVINE, CA –— ATTOM Data Solutions, curator of the nation’s premier property database and first property data provider of Data-as-a-Service (DaaS), released its Q2 2019 U.S. Home Flipping Report, which shows that 59,876 U.S. single family homes and condos were flipped in the second quarter of 2019, up 12.4 percent from the previous quarter, but down 5.2 percent from a year ago.

The homes flipped in the second quarter represented 5.9 percent of all home sales during the quarter, down from a post-recession high of 7.2 percent in the previous quarter, but up from 5.4 percent a year ago.

Homes flipped in Q2 2019 typically generated a gross profit of $62,700 (the difference between the median sale price and median paid by investors), up 2 percent from the previous quarter, but down 2 percent from a year ago.

The typical gross flipping profit of $62,700 in Q2 2019 translated into a 39.9 percent return on investment compared to the original acquisition price, down from a 40.9 percent gross flipping ROI in Q1 2019 and from a margin of 44.4 percent in Q2 2018.

Returns on home flips have dropped six quarters in a row and eight of the last 10, now standing at the lowest level since Q4 2011.

“Home flipping keeps getting less and less profitable, which is another marker that the post-recession housing boom is softening or may be coming to an end,” said Todd Teta, chief product officer at ATTOM Data Solutions.

 “Flipping houses is still a good business to be in and profits are healthy in most parts of the country. But push-and-pull forces in the housing market appear to be working less and less in investors’ favor.

"That’s leading to declining profits and a business that is nowhere near as good as it was a few years ago.”
  
Among the areas analyzed, the number of homes flipped reached new peaks in Q2 2019 in 10 MSAs. The largest were Charlotte, NC; San Antonio, TX; Pittsburgh, PA; Oklahoma City, OK and Raleigh, NC.






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