Hotel Transportation Gets a Royal Kickstart in Northern Thailand’s Jungle

  

Introduction of unique new hotel transportation – two Royal Enfield Classic 500 sidecars at the world-renowned Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort in Northern Thailand

Bangkok, THAILAND  – Guests at the world-renowned Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort in Northern Thailand are in for an exhilarating ride around the Kingdom’s ancient jungle, and beyond, with the introduction of unique new hotel transportation – two Royal Enfield Classic 500 sidecars. 

 Anantara Golden Triangle is the only hotel in Thailand that offers guests this unique transport.

 First produced in 1901, Royal Enfield is the oldest motorcycle brand in the world still in production and its old school, post-war design built around a reliable workhorse ensures passage through most terrains. 

 This mobility is ideal for guest transportation around Anantara Golden Triangle that unfolds across 650,000 square metres of Northern Thailand’s jungle. 

 The resort is perched on a hill overlooking the Mekong and Ruak rivers and offers majestic three country views over the confluence of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar, and grazing elephants in the most stunning of natural settings below. 

 Beyond the borders of the luxury resort and Asia’s premier elephant camp, guests can explore Thailand’s fabled Golden Triangle or take a drive to the mystical mountainous area of Doi Tung, the northernmost tip of Thailand, in the Royal Enfield sidecars.

 The motorcycle tour of the Golden Triangle explores the unique character and traditions of Thailand on its border with Myanmar and includes a guided visit to the Giant Golden Buddha in nearby Chiang Sean; sacred temples built in the eighth, twelfth and fourteenth centuries; a local market; and ancient Lanna experiences. 

 Doi Tung is the highest point of the Doi Nang Non mountain range along Thailand’s border with Myanmar and is unreachable by coach. 

Here explorers can visit Wat Phra That Doi Tung that dates to the tenth century and has a stupa that is reputed to contain Buddha's collarbone, as well as the Doi Tung Royal Villa that was the final residence of Thailand’s Royal Grandmother, the mother of the late His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great.

 Guests at Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort can reserve the Royal Enfield sidecars with a driver for excursions outside the resort, starting from 3,000 Thai Baht per hour. 

The late His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great.

 For more information, please visit goldentriangle.anantara.com or contact the resort on +66 5378 4084 or goldentriangle@anantara.com.

 For more information on Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas, please visit www.anantara.com.

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 CONTACT:

Hwee Peng Yeo 

hweepeng@glodownead.com

  

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JLL arranges $50 million financing for Pierside Apartments in Oceanside, CA

Olga Walsh

SAN DIEGO, CA, Dec. 12, 2019 – JLL announced it has arranged $50 million in financing for Pierside, a two-building, mixed-use property with 176 residential units and approximately 17,000 square feet of retail space in the coastal Southern California community of Oceanside.

JLL worked on behalf of the borrower to arrange the 10-year, fixed-rate loan with a life insurance company. Loan proceeds will be used to retire the existing construction loan, cover associated transaction costs, fund leasing costs for vacant retail space and return a portion of sponsor equity.

Pierside was constructed in two phases, Pierside North and Pierside South, that were completed in 2016 and 2018. Located in the heart of Oceanside along Mission Avenue, the property is steps from the Pacific Ocean and also less than one mile from Interstate 5. 

Pierside North consists of 66 residential units and common area amenities, including a spa pool; outdoor grilling and dining areas; outdoor lounge with fire pit and games; resident clubhouse with TV’s and shuffleboard; fitness studio; outdoor fitness space with yoga area; and dog park. 

Pierside North consists of 66 residential units and common area amenities, Oceanside, CA

Pierside South comprises 110 residential units and amenities, including a rooftop lounge with panoramic views; swimming pool overlooking the ocean; landscaped grilling and picnic areas; resident clubhouse with TV’s and pool table; vista lounge; movie lounge; fitness studio; yoga space; and surfboard storage. In addition, the properties have 421 parking spaces total, 264 of which are reserved for residents.

Pierside South comprises 110 residential units and amenities, including a rooftop lounge with panoramic views

The JLL Capital Markets team representing the borrower included Director Olga Walsh and Analyst Daniel Pinkus.

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 GP Corp. prior to being acquired by JLL on July 1, 2019. California Department of Real Estate License #01385740.

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Contacts: 

Olga Walsh, JLL Director 

CA License: #02052171

Phone: +1 858 812 2371

Email: Olga.Walsh@am.jll.com

 Olivia Hennessey, JLL Public Relations Specialist

Phone: +1 713 852 3403

Email: Olivia.Hennessey@am.jll.com

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Levin Johnston Transacts $40.5 Million Multifamily Acquisition in Mountain View, CA

Built in 1970, 2310 Rock Street is a 59-unit multifamily townhome community with a Walk Score of 82 located one mile from Foothill College, 5.2 miles from Stanford University.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – Levin Johnston of Marcus and Millichap, correctly advised its client, a private buyer, to offer $40,500,000 to be selected  as the successful bidder in the acquisition of a multifamily townhome property located in one of the country’s most competitive acquisition markets, Mountain View, California,  according to Adam Levin, Executive Managing Director of Levin Johnston.

Levin Johnston is one of the top multifamily brokerage teams in the U.S. The team specializes in wealth management through commercial real estate investments.

“Although the acquisition price represented a record-high sales price for a multifamily property in the Mountain View market, we and the buyer understand the long-term value of the land and the ready demand for housing in the community and were willing to come up to the number that would win our client the deal,” explains Levin.

Adam Levin

With this unprecedented transaction, Levin Johnston continues to lead the market in commercial sales in the Bay Area,” Levin adds. “We were able to compete for 2310 Rock Street by understanding the required pricing necessary to close an acquisition of this type in the hyper-desirable Mountain View market.”

“Our firm is consistently able to bring the right capital to each opportunity to ensure successful closings of win-win transactions,” says Robert Johnston, Senior Managing Director of Levin Johnston.

 “We continue to lead the market in getting deals closed and exceeding our clients’ expectations on both sides of a transaction.”

Built in 1970, 2310 Rock Street is a 59-unit multifamily townhome community with a Walk Score of 82, situated 2.2 miles away from public transit and less than 3 miles from two commuter rail stations. 

The community is located one mile from Foothill College, 5.2 miles from Stanford University, within walking distance of highly rated public schools, as well as within a mile of three shopping centers and within 5 miles of several parks and nature preserves. 

Robert Johnston

San Jose International, San Francisco International, and Oakland International airports are less than an hour’s drive away from the property.

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Mountain View houses nearly 80,000 residents, as well as high-tech firms including the headquarters campus for Google. During the past 12 months, nearly 100,000 additional jobs were created in the region amid extremely low unemployment, helping to fuel demand for the 6,400 multifamily units completed over the past four quarters. 

During this time, strong absorption held vacancy in the high-3% band, positioning the region to easily absorb the 3,600 doors slated for fourth quarter delivery.

Levin Johnston has completed over $540 million in sales spanning more than 60 transactions in 2019 to date, demonstrating continued health in the commercial real estate market in this region.

For more information about Levin Johnston’s $100 million in available properties, please visit www.levinjohnston.com.

  

Contacts:

Alex Caswell

 Jenn Quader 

Brower Group

(949) 438-6262

acaswell@brower-group.com

After a Record Year, Pollack Shores and Matrix Residential Rebrand as RangeWater

 Steven Shores

ATLANTA, GA – As Pollack Shores Real Estate Group and Matrix Residential close out their biggest year yet, the two divisions of the company are rebranding under one name, RangeWater Real Estate.

“A year ago, we embarked on a plan to unite Pollack Shores and Matrix Residential under one name,” said Steven Shores, CEO and President of RangeWater.

 “We have always been one company under common ownership, but as we have grown to cover markets across the Sun Belt, we recognized the advantages of operating under one brand with a renewed purpose.

"As RangeWater, we will continue to deliver the full breadth and depth of our expertise and services in every market in which we operate.”

2019 marked the company’s most active year since its inception in 2006. It achieved significant deal volume with four acquisitions and 13 developments.

CONTACT:

Liana Moran

The Wilbert Group

Lmoran@thewilbertgroup.com

770-905-9915

LiveRangeWater.com.

Shorenstein Unveils String of New Leases, Renewals at Bank of America Plaza in Atlanta, GA

  

Bank of America Plaza, North Avenue Smart Corridor, Midtown, Atlanta, GA

ATLANTA, GA (Dec. 11, 2019) – Shorenstein Properties announced today several new tenant signings and lease expansions at Bank of America Plaza, a newly energized Class A office tower in Midtown Atlanta situated in the heart of the North Avenue Smart Corridor.

Nicole Goldsmith

The signings represent more than 80,000 of new occupancy at the building, and mark the latest chapter in a leasing boom that has attracted tech firms and other start-ups to the Southeast’s tallest skyscraper.

Jeff Keppen

 Convoy, a U.S.-based trucking software company that was recognized as GeekWire’s 2017 “Startup of the Year”, signed a multi-floor lease totaling over 49,000 square feet that will allow the fast-growing company to expand operations in its Atlanta hub.

Convoy is committing to a long-term lease at Bank of America Plaza after first moving to the building in 2018.

 Jeff Keppen and Nicole Goldsmith of CBRE represented Shorenstein in the transaction. Tim McCarthy and Jeff Heller from JLL represented Convoy.

 All of the latest signings represent hundreds of additional jobs at the building. Other new tenants and lease expansions at Bank of America Plaza include:

• D.S. Smith – 13K RSF new lease
• Itineris – 8K RSF expanded lease
• Tin Roof Software – 8K RSF expanded lease
• Groundfloor – 4K RSF expanded lease
• Florence Healthcare – 4K RSF expanded lease

Tim McCarthy

“Bank of America Plaza continues to emerge as a top choice for companies that are seeking a community-driven workplace experience which will bolster employee productivity and generate meaningful business results,” said Christopher Caltabiano, Senior Vice President of Asset Management at Shorenstein Properties.

“This latest round of leasing activity reflects renewed interest in South Midtown as Atlanta’s next “must visit” destination thanks to a bevy of new mixed-use projects taking shape around the building that resonate with today’s workforce.

"We’re pleased to welcome this dynamic group of tenants to Bank of America Plaza, and look forward to supporting their growth in the years ahead.”

Christopher Caltabiano

More than 150,000 square feet of leasing agreements have been signed at Bank of America Plaza over the last 12 months due to increased demand for next-generation workspace.

Much of that activity being fueled by the dynamic tech ecosystem created by a spec suite program that Shorenstein incorporated throughout the tower to keep up with burgeoning market demand.

Shorenstein also recently completed a $10 million renovation to the building’s West Wing that delivered modern amenities, workspace and Marketplace 600, a 17,000-square-foot food hall. 

Other amenities include the 17,000-square-foot RPM Health Club & Spa, expansive conference facilities, and a Starbucks in the main lobby.

Jeff Heller 

 The crown jewel of Atlanta’s skyline, Bank of America Plaza is home to both fast-growing tech firms such as Featurespace, Flexport, Revel Systems, and Riskalyze, as well as established legal and professional services firms like Troutman Sanders and Bank of America.

 CONTACT:

Nick Banaszak

The Wilbert Group

nbanaszak@thewilbertgroup.com

shorenstein.com

Ware Malcomb's Tiffany English to Serve as Presidenet-Elect 2020 and President 2021 of Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Network

Tiffany English

IRVINE, CA, Dec. 11, 2019 – Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, today announced Tiffany English, Principal of Ware Malcomb’s San Diego offices, will serve as President-Elect of the Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Network for 2020 and President in 2021.

 In this global role, English will represent the membership of the premier business network dedicated to transforming the commercial real estate industry by advancing women globally. English was named to the post at the recent CREW Network Convention and Marketplace in Orlando, Florida.

“We are so proud of Tiffany and the global role she is taking on at CREW Network, in addition to maintaining her full-time responsibilities at Ware Malcomb,” said Lawrence R. Armstrong, Chief Executive Officer of Ware Malcomb.

Lawrence R. Armstrong

“She is one of our firm’s brightest stars and we know she will do a fantastic job in helping to advance the careers of women in commercial real estate across the country and beyond, just as she has done at Ware Malcomb.”

English has more than 23 years of industry experience in commercial real estate design. She has overseen, designed and managed over five million square feet of projects for commercial real estate and Fortune 500 clients, ranging from small tenant improvements to large full-service build-to-suit projects. She is also experienced in national account management. 

CONTACTS:

Rachel Devany

VP Public Relations

KCOMM for Ware Malcomb

Rachel@kcomm.com 

Maria Rodgers, Public Relations Manager, 949.660.9128, mrodgers@waremalcomb.com

Maureen Bissonnette, Associate Principal, Marketing, 949.660.9128, mbissonnette@waremalcomb.com

For more information, please visit waremalcomb.com/news and view Ware Malcomb’s Design video at youtube.com/waremalcomb.

 www.crewnetwork.org.

Acquisitions and Staff Growth Highlight San Francisco, CA Longfellow Real Estate Partners’ 10th Year

Adam Sichol 

San Francisco, CA,  Dec. 11, 2019 - During its tenth anniversary year, Longfellow Real Estate Partners significantly increased its portfolio of tech and life science space and expanded its staff in the communities it calls home. 

Longfellow’s complete portfolio now includes over 4.4 million SF of life science, tech, and Class A office space owned and under management in innovation hubs such as Greater Boston, Research Triangle region, San Diego and San Francisco.

 At all of its 2019 acquisitions, Longfellow will implement its proprietary amenities and hospitality program, Elevate™, which aims to redefine workplaces with lifestyle perks. 

                         Nick Frasco

Founded in Boston in 2009, Longfellow serves the unique demands of science and technology companies in the country’s most innovative cluster locations.

In this interview, founders Adam Sichol and Jamie Peschel reflected on the company’s first decade. Highlights of 2019 include: 

Team Growth: In February, Longfellow brought aboard San Diego-based real estate veteran Nick Frasco as Managing Director, West Coast. In his new role, Frasco oversees the growth and operations of the firm’s West Coast portfolio.

Jamie Peschel 

 Frasco previously served as Senior Director in the San Diego office of real estate capital markets intermediary HFF, where he was responsible for over $2 billion of life science, office, and industrial investment sales.

Across its offices in Boston, Durham and San Diego, Longfellow added over 30 new team members in 2019. 

For the company's complete acquisition portfolio, please contact:

Billy Warden

@BillyWarden

 GBW Strategies 

Principal

 919.412.0630 

www.lfrep.com and on Twitter (@LongfellowREP) and Instagram (@longfellowrealestate).