Sunday, January 26, 2020

Arbor Realty Trust Closes Six Fannie Mae Loans Across Country


                             
Sam Schwass

Arbor Funds $7.4 Million Fannie Mae DUS® Green Rewards Loan in Tallahassee, FL

UNIONDALE, NY– Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ABR) a leading multifamily and commercial mortgage lender, recently funded a Fannie Mae DUS® Green Rewards loan in Tallahassee, FL. 

The property received $7.4M in financing through the program, with a 12-year fixed rate and 30-year amortization schedule. 

 Sam Schwass of Arbor’s New York City office originated the loan.

 “This loan highlight’s Arbor’s commitment to finding the ideal financial solutions for all of our borrowers,” Schwass said. “The Fannie Mae DUS® Green Rewards program enabled our client to lock in at a low interest rate and secure the necessary funds to renovate this property and enhance living conditions for the tenants.”

Sabal Court Apartments, Tallahassee, FL 

 The Sabal Court Apartments were built in 1967 and are newly renovated. The two-story multifamily complex features one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with redesigned kitchens and open floor plans for entertaining.
The property includes a picnic area, swimming pool and playground.

 It is in close proximity to entertainment, retail shopping and medical facilities. Florida State University and Tallahassee Community College are just two miles away. 

Stephen York

Arbor Funds $43.7M Fannie Mae DUS® Green Rewards SRL Loan in Roswell, GA

UNIONDALE, NY – Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ABR), a leading multifamily and commercial mortgage lender, recently funded a Fannie Mae DUS® Green Rewards Streamlined Rate Lock (SRL) loan in Roswell, GA.

The property received $43.7M in acquisition financing through the program, with a 12-year fixed rate, four years of interest only payments, and a 30-year amortization schedule. 

 Stephen York of Arbor’s New York City office originated the loan.

 “Our client came to us during a time of market fluidity. Their primary goal was to achieve optimal leverage and the flexibility to secure an early rate lock,” York said.

“We were delighted to provide competitive acquisition financing utilizing Fannie Mae’s Green Rewards Streamlined Rate Lock program.

"By utilizing this product, we were able to underwrite the property’s projected utility savings, which in turn allowed us to improve and maximize our loan amount. It also gave our client the ability to rate lock at a favorable time during the underwriting process when treasuries dipped."

Avia Riverside Apartments, Roswell, GA
 Built in 1972, the Avia Riverside Apartments were renovated from 2013-2015. The 396-unit garden style, multifamily property features two swimming pools, a playground and dog park.

Other amenities include fitness and business centers. The complex is positioned along the bluffs overlooking the Chattahoochee River in Historic Roswell. Retail shopping is nearby. 


Brian Scharf

Arbor Funds $6 Million Fannie Mae DUS® Green Rewards Loan in Houston, TX

UNIONDALE, NY – Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ABR) a leading multifamily and commercial mortgage lender, recently funded a Fannie Mae DUS® Green Rewards loan in Houston, TX.

The Coronado Park Apartments received $6.1M in refinance funding with a 15-year fixed rate through the program.

 Brian Scharf of Arbor’s Uniondale office originated the loan.

Coronado Park Apartments, Houston, TX
 “Arbor takes pride in delivering optimal financial solutions to all of our clients,” Scharf said. “This refinance deal allowed our borrower to take advantage of more competitive loan terms and secure additional loan proceeds to invest in energy and water efficiencies.”

 Built in 1983, the Coronado Park Apartments includes studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. The 144-unit multifamily property features a clubhouse, laundry facilities and swimming pool.

The complex is located in the Brookhollow/ Inwood area of Houston and is a short driving distance from the Hundred Acre Wood Preserve.

 Alexander Kaushansky

Arbor Funds $11 Million Fannie Mae DUS® Loan in South Florida

UNIONDALE, NY – Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ABR), a leading multifamily and commercial mortgage lender, recently financed a Fannie Mae DUS® loan in South Florida.

The 115-unit property received $11M in refinance cash-out funding through the program. The terms provide for a 10-year loan with five years of interest-only payments.

 Alexander Kaushansky of Arbor’s New York City office originated the loan.
“This asset is part of a long-term portfolio held by our client who wanted to recast existing debt to lower the interest rate and payments,” said Kaushansky. “The customized solution provides for increased funds to upgrade the property through renovations.”

Waterford Villas, Margate, F:
 Built in 1973, Waterford Villas is a garden-style multifamily property spread across 30 single-story buildings on more than six acres of beautifully landscaped land.

Located in the city of Margate, FL, with easy access to shopping, the community offers high-speed internet access, a swimming pool and an on-site leasing office.

Joseph Charneski

Arbor Funds $21.5 Million Acquisition Loan in Birmingham, AL

UNIONDALE, NY– Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ABR), a leading multifamily and commercial mortgage lender, recently funded an acquisition loan in Birmingham, AL. The 344-unit property received $21.5M in financing. 

 Joseph Charneski of Arbor’s New York City office originated the loan.

 “This transaction is a great example of Arbor’s ability to close quickly for a repeat borrower on a great opportunity,” said Charneski. “Birmingham has undergone a major revitalization and is considered one of the nation’s most livable cities.

The Ridge at Crestwood, Birmingham, AL

"The capital provided through the transaction allowed the sponsor to make improvements to the property in an up-and-coming area.”

 Built in 1978, The Ridge at Crestwood offers newly renovated (2018) one- and two-bedroom, apartment homes with new appliances, ceramic tile and enclosed private patios.

This gated, pet-friendly complex also features a sundeck, courtyard, playground, game room, pool and fitness center. The community is set on a peaceful hilltop, minutes from Downtown Birmingham and less than a mile from Eastwood Village and its many dining and shopping establishments.

Vincent Chiodo 

Arbor Funds $7.5 Million Fannie Mae DUS® Loan in Cincinnati, OH

UNIONDALE, NY – Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ABR), a leading multifamily and commercial mortgage lender, recently funded a Fannie Mae DUS® loan in Cincinnati, OH. 

The multifamily property received $7.5M in financing through the program, with a 12-year fixed rate and three years of interest only payments.  

 Vincent Chiodo of Arbor’s New York City office originated the loans.

 “This customized deal allowed our borrower to lock in at a competitive rate and make interest only payments for three years, which aligned with their long-term financial goals,” Chiodo said. “At Arbor, we’re committed to finding tailored solutions to meet all of our clients needs.”

Multifamily property, Cincinnati, OH

 The pet-friendly complex is comprised of one-, two- and three-bedroom units with renovated interiors. Set on a beautifully landscaped property, it features a fitness center, swimming pool and playground. Retail shopping and recreational activities are nearby.  

 Contact:

Bina Handa
Tel: 516.506.4229

Rhodes+Brito Architects Underway with Design on New Elementary School in Winter Garden’s Horizon West Area



Byron Lastrapes
ORLANDO – Rhodes+Brito Architects are underway with design, and construction has also begun of a new elementary school in Winter Garden’s Horizon West Area.
Byron Lastrapes, Principal / Director of Education at the firm, said the 85,838 square foot two-story school is located on 14.8 acres of land on the South side of Porter Road, north of Wood Sage Drive and west of Bluejack Oak Drive . 
Miami-based OHL Construction is the general contractor.
The campus will include parking for over 120 vehicles, a bike rack, tot and youth lots, ball field and enough space for 12 portables. 
The new school should be completed and ready for opening for the fall 2020 school year.

 

Rhodes+Brito opened for business in downtown Orlando in 1996 and currently has two offices employing a staff of 50 including eight registered architects.   

CONTACTS:

Byron Lastrapes, Principal / Director of Education, Rhodes +Brito Architects, 407-648-7288 Byron@rbarchitects.com

Ruffin Rhodes, AIA Co-founder Rhodes+Brito Architects,
 407-648-7288 ruffin@rbarchitects.com

Maximiano Brito, AIA, Co-founder Rhodes+Brito Architects,
 407-648-7288 max@rbarchitects.com

NAI Realvest | Charles Wayne Brokers Sale of Land Set for Luxury Storage Suites in Daytona’s Golden Triangle between I-95 and I-4



Charles Lichtigman
Daytona Beach, FL -- NAI Realvest | Charles Wayne Commercial brokered the sale of 12.775 acres of industrial land on Tomoka Farms Road between US 92 and Dunn Avenue.

The sale marks the first within the 226-acre property initially approved under the name “Midwest Transit Inc. Planned Master Development.” 

 Crown Park Storage Suites LLC of Port Orange purchased the land for $933.040 or $73,036.40 per acre to build luxury climate controlled storage suites for sale and lease. 

Phase I of the facility is scheduled to be completed by Christmas of 2020.

Seller Volusia Farms, Inc. based in Daytona Beach Shores is successor to Midwest Transit, according to Charles Lichtigman, Principal of NAI Realvest | Charles Wayne Commercial, the exclusive broker for the owner.

 Crown Park ’s storage suites are designed for motor coach owners, car collectors and boat owners who want the best in a climate controlled storage facility. The state-of-the-art facilities are difficult to find, according to Lichtigman.

Daytona Auto Mall, Daytona Beach, FL

   “The Volusia Farms property is in the heart of the Daytona area’s ‘golden triangle’ between I-95 and I-4.  It’s the largest land parcel between International Speedway Boulevard and the Daytona Auto Mall with over a mile of frontage on Tomoka Farms Road,” said Lichtigman.  

 “The site’s proximity to major interstate highways, Margaritaville, Daytona International Speedway, major universities, hospitals and retailers provides an ideal location for apartments, offices and educational uses,” he added.

 CONTACTS:

Charles Lichtigman, Principal, NAI Realvest | Charles Wayne Commercial

 Patrick Mahoney, President / CEO, NAI Realvest,

Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications
407-644-4142 or 407-461-3781 beth@larryvershel.com


Paul P. Partyka Elected President of Central Florida Commercial Association of Realtors for 2020


Paul P. Partyka

ORLANDO, FL --- Paul P. PartykaCCIM, MiCP, veteran commercial real estate executive and partner at NAI Realvest in Orlando , was elected president of the Central Florida Commercial Association of Realtors (CFCARfor 2020.

CFCAR works to help commercial real estate realtors be more profitable through education, advocacy efforts, networking and property data.

Partyka, a Notre Dame graduate who formerly served as Mayor of Winter Springs and President and Board Member of the Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce, earned a place among the area’s top commercial property brokers in the past two decades.   

 “It is truly an honor to serve as president of CFCAR driving the success of our members by promoting their interests, providing education and recognition opportunities," Partyka said.

 CONTACTS:

Paul P. Partyka, CCIM, MiCP,  Partner NAI Realvest,
407-875-9989, ppartyka@realvest.com

Patrick Mahoney, President/CEO, NAI Realvest,
407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com;

Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications
407-461-3781 beth@larryvershel.com


PureStar Names Hospitality Industry Leader Alex Dixon West Region President


Alex Dixon

LAS VEGAS, NV – PureStar, North America’s foremost provider of laundry services and linen management to the hospitality industry, announced the appointment of Alex Dixon as West Region President to lead the company’s West Coast operations and service lines.

Dixon is a Nevada native and third-generation hospitality operative with a deep understanding of the industry, the service lines and the Southern Nevada community.  

He previously served in various executive roles for leading hospitality companies such as Caesars Entertainment Corporation and MGM Resorts International-including most recently as the President and Chief Operating Officer for Circus Circus Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas- and brings a unique perspective as a former PureStar customer.

“I am excited for the opportunity to lead the West Coast operations for PureStar and look forward to engaging with our customers and employees who serve as the heart of the company,” stated Dixon. 

Ann Berry
“As both a respected hospitality executive and leader in the Southern Nevada community, we are confident that Alex’s deep expertise and commitment to excellence will further elevate the PureStar brand and West Coast operations, stated Ann Berry, Chair of PureStar Board of Directors.

 “PureStar’s reputation for providing unmatched service through cutting-edge, environmentally conscious technologies has set the standard for operational excellence in the industry, and I look forward to working closely with Alex to build on our West Coast capabilities and momentum in the region.”
  
CONTACTS:

Tracy Skenandore / Makenzie Coombs
Kirvin Doak Communications: 702-737-3100
 Tracy Skenandore | Director of Corporate Communications & Public Affairs

Saturday, January 25, 2020

Lincoln Property Co.’s The Grand in Tempe, AZ Wins BOMA Building of The Year


The Grand – the first of eight Class A office buildings that LPC is developing at the 60-acre Grand at Papago Park Center mixed-use development in Tempe, AZ

PHOENIX, AZ – Lincoln Property Company (LPC) has won a “The Outstanding Building of the Year” (TOBY) award for its management of The Grand – the first of eight Class A office buildings that LPC is developing at the 60-acre Grand at Papago Park Center mixed-use development in Tempe, Arizona.

The Grand now advances to BOMA’s regional competition, where it will compete against projects across the West and potentially advance to the international BOMA awards.


Afton Trail.

“We developed The Grand as a premium Class A building and this group manages it as such,” said Lincoln Property Company Director of Property Management Afton Trail

“They are dedicated to their tenants and to delivering the highest level of building quality. That creates major, every-day advantages for the companies and the people who work here.”
The LPC property management team at The Grand includes Portfolio Manager Julie Cornelius, Property Manager Kelsey Huggins and Chief Engineer James Trezza. This group operates on-site as a full-time designated property management team for The Grand office space.


Julie Cornelius
Presented by the Arizona chapter of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), the annual Phoenix TOBY awards represent the industry’s most prestigious honor for excellence in building quality and management.
About Lincoln Property Company:
Lincoln Property Company (LPC) is an international full service real estate firm offering real estate investment, development, design/construction management, leasing and property management/ receivership/asset 
management services. 


Kelsey Huggins

LPC has approximately 8,000 employees with an international footprint that includes offices in 45 cities across the U.S. and six cities in Europe and South America.

 Since 1965, LPC has developed more than 128 million square feet of office, industrial and retail projects known for their design, quality and superior locations.

 It currently has more than 403 million square feet of commercial space under leasing and/or management. Lincoln is also one of the nation’s largest apartment developers, having developed more than 209,000 multifamily units and currently managing more than 165,000 multifamily units.
LPC's Desert West Region, which includes Arizona, Nevada, Utah and New Mexico, is based in Phoenix and has been operating since 2001.

Lincoln Logistics 40

 In that time, the regional office has developed almost 6 million square feet, acquired more than 10 million square feet and manages approximately 10 million square feet of commercial space, including major, award-winning and LEED Certified developments and investments.

 In 2019, the company reached new benchmarks, completing two of the highest-priced metro Phoenix office and industrial transactions with the sale of the Waypoint office campus and the sale of Lincoln Logistics 40 to Nike, as well as launching the Union office campus in Mesa, new buildings at The Grand at Papago Park Center in Tempe and the Park303 industrial/e-commerce park in Glendale.

 It is consistently ranked among Phoenix’s top commercial real estate firms for both development and property management, including its latest recognition as the NAIOP Arizona 2018 Owner/Developer of the Year and recent designation as an Arizona Republic Top Companies to Work for in Arizona. 

To learn more about Lincoln Property Company, please visit www.lpc.com or www.lpcphx.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Stacey Hershauer
480.600.0195


Regal | Christie’s International Real Estate Reports Banner Year With $248 Million in Sales for 2019


  
The highest priced property sold was a home located on Via Lugano in Winter Park, FL that sold for $6.5 Million


ORLANDO, FL  Regal | Christie’s International Real Estate, specializing in luxury home sales, closed on 534 sales worth more than $248 Million in 2019.

Regal | Christie’s sales in the Dr. Phillips/Windermere area where transactions totaling more than $85 million took place last year accounted for the largest percentage of the firm’s 2019 volume.  

The highest priced property sold was a home located on Via Lugano in Winter Park that sold for $6.5 Million.

The firm plans to exceed more than $300 million in 2020 according to founder and owner Chris Christensen.

Chris Christensen
Christensen said he expects the firm to be very active in 2020, and with good reason. They already have an estimated $134 million in active/pending luxury properties.  “We think some of these exceptional residences will go relatively quick.”

With five Central Florida offices, Regal | Christie’s International Real Estate is the only Christie’s International affiliate in the region. 

The name has been instantly and internationally recognized as synonymous with quality and prestige and with a steadfast commitment to excellence.

CONTACTS:

Patrick Gould, Regional Sales Manager, Regal | Christie’s International Real Estate, 407-770-8470 (call/text) or Patrick@RegalRealtyOrlando.com
    
Chris Christensen, Broker/Owner, Regal | Christie’s International Real Estate, 407-312-8003 or Chris@RegalRealtyOrlando.com

Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications Inc.,
 407-644-4142, 407-461-3781 or beth@larryvershel.com  


Levin Johnston Completes $6 million Land Site Sale in Redwood City, CA



Adam Levin
REDWOOD CITY, 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, successfully completed the sale of an approximately one-acre land parcel in the Bay Area submarket of Redwood City, California for future residential development, according to Adam Levin, Executive Managing Director, and Robert Johnston, Senior Managing Director of Levin Johnston.
Levin Johnston represented the seller, Service Corporation International, as well as the buyer, a private investor, in the land sale. The transaction was a rare opportunity for the buyer to acquire a developable site in the heart of Silicon Valley, notes Johnston.
“We were able to strategically arrange a win-win transaction through identifying a buyer who has the expertise to deliver much-needed high-density housing to the market and securing a strong price for the seller,” says Johnston.
“In line with the area’s continuing economic development and employment growth, the buyer plans to develop 37 townhomes at the site.”
Levin notes that job growth in Redwood City is projected to be 37% over the next 10 years, significantly higher than the U.S. average of 33.5%.
Robert Johnston
“Redwood City is growing rapidly and the demand for quality, for-sale housing is at an all-time high and outpacing current supply,” explains Levin.
“The land parcel presents a prime opportunity for residential development, as it is located in close proximity to transportation hubs and major highways and situated in the city’s vibrant downtown area, which offers residents unique retail, entertainment, and dining options.”
The land is located at 847 Woodside Rd in Redwood City, California. The total consideration of the sale was $6 million.
This final sale of the year brought Levin Johnston’s 2019 transaction number to 72, with a total volume of more than $600 million, primarily in California’s Bay Area market.
“Our continued success in identifying prime opportunities to acquire and sell in the highly competitive Bay Area and beyond is a testament to our ability to understand our clients’ wealth management goals, as well as our deep relationships and comprehensive knowledge of the market,” confirms Levin.
  
For more information about Levin Johnston’s $100 million in available properties, please visit www.levinjohnston.com.

Contacts:

Alex Caswell / Elisabeth Manville 
Brower Group
(949) 438-6262