Saturday, September 19, 2020

$32.45 million acquisition financing secured for Magnolia Terrace apartments in Charlotte, NC

 

Magnolia Terrace Apartments, 8301 Paces Oaks Boulevard, Charlotte, NC

CHARLOTTE, NC – JLL Capital Markets announced it has arranged $32.45 million in acquisition financing for the Magnolia Terrace multi-housing community located at 8301 Paces Oaks Blvd. in Charlotte, North Carolina.

 JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, Stonebridge Investments, to secure the 10-year, floating-rate loan through Freddie Mac. The loan will be serviced by JLL Real Estate Capital, LLC, a Freddie Mac Optigo℠ lender.

Will Bateman

 Built in 1989, Magnolia Terrace is a three-story apartment building with 264 garden-style units, totaling 242,136 square feet.

The one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, averaging 561 square feet, are newly renovated and include a breakfast bar with pendant lighting, an open floor plan, walk-in closets and patios and balconies, along with select units offering vaulted ceilings and fireplaces.

Community amenities include picnic and grilling areas, a business center, fitness center, playground, pool and sundeck. Magnolia Terrace is also pet-friendly, and residents can enjoy an onsite Bark Park.


The property is positioned in UNC Charlotte/University City, a submarket dubbed as one of the largest employment nodes in the area, with key drivers such as the Carolinas Medical Center and University Research Park.

Elliott Throne

Additionally, Magnolia Terrace is just a few minutes from I-85 and I-77, allowing smooth access to anywhere in the Charlotte metropolitan area – a region known as a prime commuting location with half of a million workers living just 30 minutes from their workplaces. 

 “We are excited to expand our portfolio into the Carolinas and enter the Charlotte market,” said Will Bateman, Director, StoneBridge Investments.

“We are bullish on Charlotte as a whole, and University City in particular, due to its proven track record of growth, high quality of life and ability to attract top employers.

"Magnolia Terrace has a history of strong performance that we believe we can build on through continued upgrades to the units and common areas, providing our residents with high-quality homes at relatively affordable price points.”

Cory Fowler

 The JLL Capital Markets team representing the borrower was led by Senior Managing Director Elliott Throne, Managing Director Cory Fowler and Director Amit Kakar.

 “Stonebridge stepped up to acquire a great property when most investors were on the sidelines trying to make sense of how the pandemic would affect real estate assets,” Fowler stated. “They were rewarded with a very attractive loan that will further boost their returns.”

 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.

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

Amit Kakar

 For more news, videos and research resources on JLL, please visit our newsroom.

 

About Stonebridge Investments 

Stonebridge Investments is a privately held investment company focused exclusively on the multifamily market.

 The firm is an experienced, hands-on, entrepreneurial investors, involved in all aspects of its projects from end-to-end. The firm shares a passion for real estate and a core desire to create excellent living environments for all its residents. 

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Stonebridge maintain offices in Orlando and Amsterdam. The firm’s investment footprint spans major markets throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast US.

Together, key principals of the firm have more than 60 years of experience in the real estate industry, ranging from brokerage to capital markets to acquisition to investment and fund management.

CONTACT:

  Natalie Passarelli

JLL Senior Associate

 Public Relations

Phone: +1 224 477 7307

Email: Natalie.Passarelli@am.jll.com

 

Stevens-Leinweber establishes in-house role for quality control, COVID-related safety; Construction industry veteran Terry Pagano promoted to head of quality assurance

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Terry Pagano


PHOENIX, AZ – A growing pipeline of ground-up and tenant improvement business – combined with ongoing COVID-related precautions – has prompted Stevens-Leinweber Construction (SLC) to create a new in-house position focused on quality control and safety.

 

SLC team member Terry Pagano has been promoted from Superintendent to Quality Assurance Manager to assume the new role.

 

“The quality and safety requirements of today’s construction industry are evolving quickly,"  said SLC President and CEO Jamie Godwin.

 

 "This new position puts Stevens-Leinweber ahead of that curve – helping us manage everything from our response to the current COVID pandemic to our long-term integration of technology and our ability to capitalize on market expansion opportunities. 

 

“Terry brings a tremendous attention to detail and a strong understanding of process improvement to this new role. His skills will be a notable asset in the months and years ahead.”


He is also taking on progressive responsibility for SLC’s safety initiatives. This includes creating official COVID-related plans ranging from facemask, hygiene and temperature screening policies to job site sign-in protocols that support effective tracking and tracing.


Jamie Godwin

 In his new position, Pagano develops standardized quality plans for SLC and oversees their implementation based on each job’s specific requirements.

 

Pagano additionally serves as an in-house resource for employees, providing guidance on COVID self-monitoring and testing.

 

Prior to joining SLC, Pagano served in roles including Engineering Manager, Manager of Product Engineering, Senior Engineer and Mechanical Engineer for numerous regional and national and international companies.

 

He also owned and operated his own construction company, servicing both commercial and residential customers.

 

Pagano holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Dayton.

  

Media Contact:


Stacey Hershauer

stacey@focusaz.com

480.600.0195

Tauro Capital Advisors Secures $20.5 Million for Four Triple-Net-Lease Investors and Developers

Stephen Stein
 LOS ANGELES, CA — Tauro Capital Advisors, Inc., a fully integrated financial services company with a diverse background in all aspects of commercial real estate, has secured a total of $20.5 Million in financing on behalf of four triple-net-lease developers and investors. 

 The deals include a $15 million debt facility for a NNN lease developer, as well as acquisition financing for three triple-net-lease deals totaling $5.5 million, all of which closed within the last 30 days. 

 “We are one of the most active intermediaries in the triple-net-lease sector and have continued to secure and structure quality financing on behalf of our clients throughout the pandemic,” says Stephen Stein, Managing Partner at Tauro Capital Advisors.

 “In fact, these deals come on the heels of Tauro securing $50 million in debt facilities for three triple-net-lease developers and investors just last month.”

Deryl Deese

 According to Stein, these transactions are demonstrative of a larger trend among sponsors toward NNN lease deals as they tend to be more stabilized assets that perform in times of economic uncertainty.  

These recent deals include:

 $15 Million Debt Facility for Triple-Net-Lease Developer 

Tauro Capital Advisors has secured a $15 million revolving debt facility on behalf of a single-tenant triple-net-leased developer. The facility was arranged by Deryl Deese, Director at Tauro Capital Advisors. 

   “There is certainly a flight to safety underway among investors and developers, which has resulted in an influx in demand for single-tenant triple-net-lease properties,” explains Deese.

 “Because of our depth of expertise in the space, we have been extremely successful in securing 100% financing options for sponsor’s who are looking to expand their construction pipelines.” 

   The sponsor plans to use the facility to fund developments for national creditworthy tenants including Target and 7-Eleven, among others.

          $2.8 Million in Acquisition Financing for a 11,000 Square-Foot Retail Asset 

 Tauro Capital Advisors has secured $2.8 million in non-recourse financing for the acquisition of an 11,000 square-foot single-tenant retail property on behalf of a private investor based in Los Angeles, CA.

 The property is 100% occupied by a CVS. The financing was arranged by Matt Bucaro, Senior Director, Capital Advisor at Tauro Capital Advisors. 

Matt Bucaro

The sponsor was looking for financing with no pre-payment penalties in preparation for an upcoming sale of the property. 

 “At Tauro, we understand that securing financing isn’t always about the interest rate rather the sponsor’s overall goals for the property and over the long-term,” says Bucaro.

 “We knew that structuring the financing without any pre-payment penalties was extremely important to the sponsor’s business plan.” 

 Tauro worked closely with the sponsor who was able to negotiate a 10-year lease extension with the tenant during escrow. 

 “Because we act more as a partner to our sponsors, we were able to move quickly to secure financing that fit the sponsor’s needs with no prepayment penalties,” says Bucaro. 

 The five-year loan was priced at 3.65% with a 62% loan-to-value with no prepayment penalties. 

 $1.4 Million in Acquisition Financing for a 11,232 Square-Foot Retail Asset 

           Tauro Capital Advisors has secured $1.4 million in acquisition financing for an 11,232 square-foot single-tenant retail property 100% occupied by Rite Aid.

 The financing was arranged by Matt Ingle, Associate Director, Capital Advisor at Tauro Capital Advisors on behalf of a private investor. The 10-year loan was priced at 3.9% with a 53% loan-to-value and 25-year amortization.

Matt Ingle

$1.3 Million in Acquisition Financing for a 4,200 Square-Foot Retail Asset 

 Tauro Capital Advisors has secured $1.3 million in acquisition financing for a 4,200 square-foot single-tenant retail property. The property is 100-percent occupied by Wendy’s. The financing was arranged by Bucaro.

 Tauro was able to secure a 15-year loan with a fixed rate for the sponsor.

 “Most lenders will typically do a 10-year term max so our ability to extend the term of the loan by an additional five years speaks to our strength as a financial intermediary,” explains Bucaro. 

 The 15-year fixed loan was priced at 3.95% with a 60% loan-to-value.

Contacts:

Micaela Fehrenbach/Lexi Astfalk 

Brower Group 

(949) 438-6262 

 

mfehrenbach@brower-group.com

https://www.taurocapitaladvisors.com.

 

Friday, September 18, 2020

Ware Malcomb Announces Completion of Keck Medicine of USC Buena Park Oncology Clinic in Buena Park, CA

Mila Volkova

 Irvine, CA – Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm,  announced construction is complete on the new Keck Medicine of University of Southern California (USC) Buena Park Oncology Clinic located at 5832 Beach Blvd, Suite 201 in Buena Park, Calif.

Ware Malcomb provided interior architecture and design services for the medical office tenant improvement project. 

“An important focus of this project was accommodating all of the clinical requirements of the space within the existing footprint while still focusing on the clean, calming nature of the guest experience,” said
Mila Volkova
, Director, Healthcare Design of Ware Malcomb’s Irvine office.

“Utilizing every square inch and relying heavily on the circulation path, the design team was able to provide all the required exam rooms and infusion bays while still creating an inviting and private environment for guests.”

Keck Medicine of USC’s new oncology infusion therapy clinic is located on the second floor of a five-story mixed-use building. The 4,600 square foot facility consists of eight infusion bays, two private infusion treatment rooms, five exam rooms, two nurse stations, seven clinical support rooms, four administrative support rooms, and four single occupancy restrooms.

 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

 

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Seefried Delivers State-of-the-art Amazon Fulfillment Center in Stone Mountain, GA (South Gwinnett)


Ferdinand Seefried (left) and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp

ATLANTA, GA -- Seefried Industrial Properties have recently delivered a brand-new, state-of-the-art distribution center for Amazon near Stone Mountain, Georgia. 

 Exhibiting record-breaking size and functionality, the 640,000-square-foot facility, whose code name was “Project Rocket,” stands over 70 feet tall and contains nearly 3.0 million square feet of fulfillment space.

Greg Herren
  Apart from its vast capacity, the building boasts 4 functional stories fitted with cutting-edge material handling and product retrieval systems which are extremely useful when serving the fast-growing e-commerce market. 

Equipped with advanced Amazon Robotics technology, the size and design of this project reflect Amazon’s evolving strategies for more efficient package delivery.   

At full operations, the project is expected to create 1,000 jobs.

Greg Herren, COO of Seefried, had this to say about the project:

“We are proud to deliver Amazon’s first Robotic fulfillment center in Gwinnett County and the state of Georgia.  The completion of this project is exceptional in every way and is yet another testament to Seefried’s ability to deliver the most complex distribution and fulfillment buildings leveraging strong relationships with vendors and contactors.”

The 640,000-square-foot facility, whose code name was “Project Rocket,” stands over 70 feet tall and contains nearly 3.0 million square feet of fulfillment space.

 Seefried has a strong history with the Seattle-based retailer, having built several other centers nationwide, including other Georgia facilities in Macon and near Augusta. 

The general contractor on the project was The Conlan Company; the civil engineer was Eberly & Associates and the architect was Macgregor Associates. 



 CONTACTS:

Barbara Bennett
Marketing Coordinator
Seefried Industrial Properties
3333 Riverwood Parkway · Suite 200
Atlanta, Georgia 30339
O: 770.702.8207 │ M: 520.661.9641
bbennett@seefriedproperties.com
www.seefriedproperties.com

Mr. Greg Herren, COO
678.904.1901



Lincoln Property Co. Buys Second Utah Industrial Asset in Market Ramp-Up


Pacific Landing, a two-building, Class A multi-tenant industrial property in Salt Lake City's rapidly developing northwest submarket.

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Just one week after entering the Utah industrial market, the Desert West Region of Lincoln Property Company (LPC) has added a second asset to its Salt Lake City portfolio with the purchase of Pacific Landing, a two-building, Class A multi-tenant industrial property in the city’s rapidly developing northwest submarket.
The purchase is part of a bullish regional expansion by the Desert West region that began in April with the company’s entrance into the Nevada industrial market, and continues today in Utah.
David Krumwiede
“Pacific Landing has an exceptional location, minutes from two major interstates, an international airport and the planned Utah Inland Port – a massive undertaking that has the potential to change the face of Utah’s industrial market,” said LPC Desert West Executive Vice President David Krumwiede.
“That combination will drive the future of this asset, helping it to capitalize on not only an industrial boom but also the evolution of Salt Lake City’s northwest quadrant.”
Pacific Landing sits at 4752 W. California Avenue in Salt Lake City. 
Developed in 2009, the property totals 133,885 square feet and features two rear-loaded buildings with minimum clear heights of 28’. 
It is 100 percent leased with a roster of international, national and regional tenants.
The project is located within two miles of Interstate 80, four miles from Interstate 215, approximately 7.5 miles from downtown Salt Lake City and approximately 3 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport.
John Orsak
It is also minutes from the planned Utah Inland Port, a 16,000-acre development that, according to the Utah Inland Port Authority, will help to support a market with an expected 104 percent increase in demand for cargo over the next 25 years.
“The northwest quadrant is set up to play a pivotal role in the city’s progression into a highly sophisticated distribution hub,” said LPC Desert West Vice President John Orsak. “Pacific Landing sits in the middle of that growth, supported by quality tenants and a strong labor pool.”
LPC Desert West will provide property management services for Pacific Landing – along with all of its new Nevada and Utah acquisitions – bringing its regional management portfolio up to almost 7.5 million square feet of premier office, industrial and retail space.
The company continues to actively evaluate new commercial real estate investment and development opportunities across the Desert West region, including Arizona, Nevada, Utah and New Mexico.
CONTACT:

Stacey Hershauer
480.600.0195

David Krumwiede or John Orsak at 602.912.8888.



Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Lee & Associates Newport Beach Brokers $10 Million Sale of a 48,234-SF Free-standing Industrial Building in Fullerton, CA

Jim deRegt
  
FULLERTON, CA –  Lee & Associates, a nationwide leader in commercial real estate services, announces the sale of a 48,234-square-foot freestanding industrial building located at 1456 Manhattan Avenue in Fullerton, CA for $10,011,111, or $207.55 per square foot.  

Jim deRegt of Lee & Associates Newport Beach represented the Seller, Kanaasardas, LLC and Byron Foss of JLL represented the Buyer, Salher, LLC.


Byron Foss
The Buyer acquired the property to complete a 1031 tax-deferred exchange and expand its business’s manufacturing capacity. 

Contact: 

Jamie Penman
Lee & Associates
(949) 724-4736
jpenman@lee-associates.com

Lee & Associates Negotiates $4.9 Million Sale of Murrieta, CA Multi-Tenant Industrial Buildings


Two multi-tenant industrial buildings, totaling 39,976 SF  at 29980 Sky Canyon Drive and 29990 Technology Drive in Murrieta, CA. 

Matt Shaw
MURRIETA, CA –  Lee & Associates, a leader throughout North America in commercial real estate services, has closed a $4.9 Million sale transaction on two multi-tenant industrial buildings, totaling 39,976 SF, located at 29980 Sky Canyon Drive and 29990 Technology Drive in Murrieta, CA. 
Matt Shaw and Blake Valdez of the Lee & Associates Temecula Valley office represented the seller, Magnolia Industrial Park, LLC. 

The buyer, Dunbar Investments, LLC, was represented by Charley Black and Gordon Mize also of the Lee & Associates Temecula Valley office. 


 Blake Valdez
“This transaction represented a rare opportunity for Dunbar to acquire a quality, well-located industrial park in a desirable market”, said Black.
The Lee & Associates team of Shaw, Valdez, and Sam Robles were awarded the leasing assignment on this property in June 2020 when the property was at a 23% vacancy.
During escrow, the Leasing Team was able to stabilize the asset and bring the vacancy rate down to almost 6% by the close of escrow. 


Charley Black

ABOUT LEE & ASSOCIATES

Lee & Associates offers an array of real estate services tailored to meet the needs of the company’s clients, including commercial real estate brokerage, integrated services, and construction services.
Established in 1979, Lee & Associates is now an international firm with offices throughout North America.
Our professionals regularly collaborate to make sure they are providing their clients with the most advanced, up-to-date market technology and information.

Gordon Mize
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CONTACT:

Caroline Payan
Lee & Associates
(951) 276-3617
cpayan@lee-associates.com

KBS Names Gio Cordoves as Regional President of the Western Region; Youngest Executive to Hold This Position in the Company’s History

Giovanni (Gio) Cordoves


Newport Beach, CA, Sept. 15, 2020 – KBS, one of the largest investors in premier commercial real estate in the nation, has promoted Giovanni (Gio) Cordoves from senior vice president and co-director of asset management to Regional President of the Western United States.

At age 38, Cordoves is the youngest executive at the firm to hold the position of regional president since the company’s inception in 1992, according to Chuck Schreiber, CEO of KBS.  

“Promoting Gio to Regional President of the Western Region is a strategic move that aligns with our firm’s philosophy of developing a strong team of leaders that are well prepared to take on leadership roles at any age,” says Schreiber.

 “As a young executive, Gio relates well to the millennials who occupy our properties and is ideally prepared to serve our growing tenant roster. His promotion is the natural evolution of our firm’s operating strategy.”  

Charles (Chuck) Schreiber
In his new capacity, Cordoves will oversee asset management, leasing, acquisition and disposition activities on behalf of KBS REIT, pension fund, and sovereign wealth-fund clients within the Western Region.  

“Gio possesses a strong work ethic, quick decision-making ability, and keen intellect, which have enabled him to succeed in a demanding role at a relatively young age,” notes Schreiber.

“His calm and reassuring demeanor while leading his team and meeting challenges have earned him the widespread respect of his colleagues.

"In addition, his sharp real estate acumen, remarkable problem-solving ability, and unrelenting drive to keep KBS at the top of the CRE industry sets him apart.”  
  
CONTACT:

Micaela Fehrenbach
 mfehrenbach@brower-group.com