Sunday, October 10, 2021

JLL welcomes leading Phoenix retail team of Regan Amato and Ryan Tanner as consumer activity rebounds

 

 Regan Amato
PHOENIX, AZ – Underscoring a retail market in a slow-but-steady rebound, the Phoenix office of JLL has expanded its metro Phoenix retail market coverage with the addition of two new, award-winning team members, Regan Amato and Ryan Tanner.

 



Amato and Tanner focus on tenant and buyer representation, with full-service retail and entertainment expertise in tenant representation, institutional landlord leasing, retail development and disposition initiatives.

 

A 16-year industry veteran, Amato joins JLL as Senior Vice President with a track record of over 500 completed transactions and nearly 7 million square feet of negotiated space exceeding $750 million in total consideration.

 

Ryan Tanner

 Amato is a full-service, master retail broker with a multi-market network. His experience includes leading the regional roll-outs of multiple credit-level users and the representation of numerous prominent Valley retail centers.

 

Prior to joining JLL, Amato served as a Senior Director for a leading global commercial real estate affiliate.


Tanner serves as a JLL Associate, leveraging market knowledge and technology to deliver success for prominent owners, users and developers.

 

 Most recently, he worked alongside Amato within a top-producing retail team. He has relocated to JLL along with Amato to continue to grow that program.

 

“Regan and Ryan’s full-service experience represents a new level of JLL retail coverage in Phoenix and valuable perspectives for our clients – something that is particularly welcome during this very unique time for the retail market,” said JLL Senior Managing Director Pat Williams.

 

“We’re committed to help them grow, with support from our existing team and strong global platform.”


Pat Williams
According to JLL, retail sales grew 15.8 percent between July 2020 and July 2021, marking a slow-but-steady return of consumers who are eager to resume their pre-pandemic shopping and dining activity.

 

Amato holds a bachelor’s degree in Regional Development and General Business Administration from the University of Arizona. 


He is an active participant with ICSC and NAIOP, and supports Executive Council Charities, Junior Achievement of Arizona and Brokers for Kids.

 

Tanner holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of Arizona. He is a member of ICSC and NAIOP.

 

 

Contact: 

 

Stacey Hershauer

Phone: +1 480 600 0195               

Email: stacey@focusaz.com

www.jll.com.

Saturday, October 9, 2021

JLL Capital Markets marketing six-property value-add multi-housing portfolio in high growth Southeastern U.S. markets for Arch Companies

Roberto Casas

  CHARLOTTE, NC – JLL Capital Markets has been engaged by Arch Companies to exclusively market for sale a six-property value-add multi-housing portfolio totaling 1,993 units in the high-growth southeastern markets of Jacksonville, Florida; Winston-Salem, North Carolina; and Spartanburg, South Carolina.

 

Jeffrey Julien
The garden-style portfolio comprises three properties in Winston-Salem, The Arlington, the Arcadian and The Charleston; two Jacksonville communities, Riverbank and Midtown Oaks; and The Abner in Spartanburg.


The communities, which were constructed between 1962 and 1985, boast an average unit size of 929 square feet and feature a variety of amenities.

 

Ownership has made significant investment in upgrades to the portfolio, with 60 percent of units renovated, as well as upgrading common areas and addressing deferred capital.

 

Additionally, occupancies are trending towards full stabilization due to the renovation program, and new ownership will have the ability to continue the current renovation program, further enhancing revenues and producing strong cash returns.




 The portfolio represents a rare opportunity to acquire value-add workforce housing in highly sought-after submarkets. 


Jacksonville, Winston-Salem and Spartanburg are all above the national average in terms of year over year employment and population growth, and each of these Sunbelt markets has strong long-term fundamentals.





 The JLL Capital Markets Investment Sales Advisory team representing the seller is being led by Senior Managing Director Roberto Casas and Managing Director Jeffrey Julien.

 

“This offering gives investors a unique opportunity to acquire significant scale in high-growth Southeast markets at an attractive per unit basis,” Casas said.




 “Given current operations, new ownership will also see strong returns and have the ability to continue to upgrade units to further improve revenues.

 

"Furthermore, an investor can quickly and efficiently amass strong and durable cash flow in a single transaction.”

 

 

About Arch Companies


Jeffrey Simpson

 

Arch Companies is a vertically integrated real estate owner, operator, and developer with an active investment portfolio of more than 3.4 million square feet across the United States.

 

Founded in 2017 by Jeffrey Simpson and Jared Chassen, Arch specializes in real estate investment, development, and management with a concentration on primary and secondary markets.


Jared Chassen

 

The company has three investment verticals, value add multi-family, ground-up development and white knight capital.

 

Arch differentiates itself by providing hands-on real estate investment management, creative deal structuring, and transparent communication with partners.

 

Arch’s vertically integrated platform allows for complete control and oversight of the business plan throughout the life cycle of the investment.

  

Contact:

Kimberly Steele

JLL Manager

 Public Relations

Phone: +1 713 852 3420

Email:  Kimberly.Steele@am.jll.com

jll.com.

 

Friday, October 8, 2021

Four Pillars Capital Markets Hires Nicole Patel as Director in Dallas, TX Office

Nicole Patel

DALLAS, TX -- Four Pillars Capital Markets, a debt services brokerage that provides debt and equity financing solutions for commercial real estate investment properties, has announced the hire of Nicole Patel as Director in its Dallas, Texas office.

 Nicole specializes in securing commercial debt financing for an array of property types including multifamily, office, industrial, retail and hospitality.

Prior to joining the firm, she was responsible for providing financing solutions for commercial real estate owners and developers nationally at Marcus & Millichap.

Farhan Kabani

“Nicole has a unique combination of intelligence, versatility and critical thinking,” said Farhan Kabani, Partner. “She has parlayed this skillset into delivering consistent and strong results for her clients.

"We are extremely excited to partner with Nicole as she continues to grow her roster of clients.”

She is a graduate of Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with a Bachelor of Science in finance and real estate.

Contact:

David Ebeling

Ebeling Communications

(949) 278-7851

david@ebelingcomm.com

MC Companies Completes $72.7 Million in Refinancing for Arizona, Oklahoma Multifamily Assets

Ross McCallister
 

 SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Full-service multifamily investment, management and development firm MC Companies has secured more than $72.7 million through the refinance of four Class A and B multifamily properties in Arizona and Oklahoma.


The capital will be used for investor distributions and to reinvest in the refinanced assets through updates and renovations that “Share the Good Life” with MC Companies residents.

Ken McElroy

Collectively, the refinanced properties represent 954 multifamily units within the MC Companies portfolio of more than 6,500 units (or $920 million AUM).

Loan durations range from 6 to 10 years and a mix of Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and bank-financed mortgages that significantly reduced cost of capital and improved terms.


Clay Akiwenzie
“This year marks MC Companies’ 20th anniversary, and these loans reflect that tenure – underscoring the trust and relationships we’ve built during our two decades in the multifamily industry,” said MC Companies Co-Principal Ross McCallister.

“We will utilize this capital to achieve business plan milestones and to continue reinvest in these multifamily assets, which are part of over 6,500 units that we not only own but also 100 percent manage at a level of quality that gives everyone at MC Companies great pride.”


Kevin Prouty 
Properties refinanced within the MC Companies portfolio include three communities in Tucson, Arizona: The Place at 2120, refinanced for $4.53 million with Clay Akiwenzie of Berkadia Commercial Mortgage; The Place at Presidio Trails, refinanced for $28.87 million with Kevin Prouty at CBRE; and The Place at Spanish Trail, refinanced for $20.10 million, also with Berkadia’s Akiwenzie.

It also includes the refinance of one property in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma: The Place at Quail Hollow, refinanced for $19.20 million with Alex Inman of Walker & Dunlop.


Alex Inman 
The refinances coincide with MC Companies’ 20th anniversary and recently launched Operation 25K – an initiative to grow the firm from 6,500 units to 25,000 units under ownership by 2029.

This will require MC Companies to successfully purchase 1,000 units in 2021 and more than 2,500 units annually thereafter.

It will also involve new construction, including over 1,100 units in the MC Companies development pipeline.

Acquisitions and development will take place in traditional MC Companies markets like Arizona, Texas and Oklahoma, and also expand the company into new U.S. multifamily growth markets.


The Place at Presidio Trails,

The growth is expected to double the MC Companies team from approximately 200 current employees to more than 400 employees over the next two to three years. The company is in talks to secure a joint venture partner for its growth plan.


                  MC Companies' refinanced properties
                            in Arizona and Oklahoma

MC Companies founders Ken McElroy and Ross McCallister have been leaders in the multifamily investment industry for over 30 years. The company continues to actively pursue new land for development and existing properties for value-add investment.

Tulsa, operating under a mission of “Sharing the Good Life” with investors, residents and MC Companies employees.

 

Contact:

Stacey Hershauer

stacey@focusaz.com

480.600.0195

www.mccompanies.com

 

 

Thursday, October 7, 2021

Stan Johnson Co. Brokers $3 Million Sale of Thomson Plaza Near Augusta, GA

 Julie Clyburn 
 

 THOMSON, GA -- Stan Johnson Company, one of commercial real estate’s leading investment sales brokerage firms, has completed the sale of Thomson Plaza located at 308-324 West Hill Street in Thomson, Georgia.

 The property is comprised of a 96,495-square-foot retail center situated on more than 10.5 acres, and it was 98 percent leased at the time of sale.

Doug Clyburn

 The seller, Thomson Plaza LLLP, was represented by Doug Clyburn and Julie Clyburn of Stan Johnson Company.

 A private 1031 exchange buyer from Statham, Georgia purchased the asset for approximately $3.3 million.

 “We represented the seller, a local family, who has owned the property for more than 49 years,” said Doug Clyburn, Associate Director in Stan Johnson Company’s Alpharetta, Georgia office.

 

Thomson Plaza, Thomson, GA

“Thomson Plaza has a history of stable occupancy and enjoys outstanding visibility and access, along with favorable lease economics, all of which were attractive to the purchaser.”

Thomson Plaza is a KJ’s Market IGA grocery-anchored community center consisting of a mix of local and national tenants including Bealls Outlet, Family Dollar, Aaron’s and Subway.

 The 13-tenant property is located 33 miles west of Augusta, Georgia and was originally constructed in 1972 with renovations occurring in 1990.

  

CONTACT:


David Ebeling

Ebeling Communications

(949) 278-7851

david@ebelingcomm.com

Charles Swanson Joins Oak Brook, IL Office of Ware Malcomb as Director, Architecture

Charles Swanson
  

OAK BROOK, IL – Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, announced that Charles Swanson has been named Director, Architecture in the firm’s Oak Brook office.

A seasoned architect, Swanson leads the growth and management of the Architecture Studio and supports the continued success of the Ware Malcomb Midwest Region. 

Previously the leader of an architectural office for a multifamily housing firm in Chicago, Swanson will oversee architecture projects for the Oak Brook and Chicago markets.

In addition, he will focus on business development, staff mentorship and expanding the Ware Malcomb multifamily portfolio.

Cameron Trefry
“Charles’ strong leadership and industry experience adds a tremendous wealth of knowledge to our team,” said Cameron Trefry, Principal, Ware Malcomb. “In addition, his vast multifamily expertise is a great resource for our region and the firm.”

Originally from Texas, Swanson earned both a Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Rice University in Houston, Texas. He is licensed in nine U.S. states, has successfully delivered projects for clients in many more, and is certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards.

 

For more information, please visit http://waremalcomb.com/news and view Ware Malcomb’s BrandVideo at youtube.com/waremalcomb

 

CONTACTS:

Rachel Reenders

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, October 6, 2021

MCA Realty Acquires Five Multi-Tenant Industrial Assets Totaling $71 Million in Washington, Nevada and California

Tyler Mattox

   ORANGE COUNTY, CA – MCA Realty, a full-service real estate investment and management company based in Orange County, California, has announced the recent acquisitions of five assets: two in Washington; two in Las Vegas, Nevada; and one in Orange, California, for a total consideration of just over $71 million.

Jared Gordon
The five properties were acquired through the firm’s first fund, ‘MCA Realty Industrial Growth Fund, LP’ [MCA], which met its target of $50 million in equity commitments within just three months earlier this year, resulting in approximately $130 million in acquisition capability, according to Tyler Mattox, Principal at MCA Realty.

 “Due to our long-established track record within the multi-tenant industrial space, we were able to identify, source, and deploy capital to acquire these assets relatively quickly after meeting the $50 million target for the first fund in July,” says Mattox.

 “Drawing upon our experience in the sector, we will implement upgrades and improve operational efficiencies to enhance the properties, creating long-term value and capitalizing on high demand.”

Peter Cheng
Mattox, Jared Gordon, and Peter Cheng, MCA Realty's principals, have successfully navigated a full spectrum of market conditions, and pride themselves on building and maintaining strong relationships with industry partners.

 The five recent acquisitions include:

 A 136,350 Square-Foot Multi-Tenant Industrial Asset in Puget Sound Metro

Rebecca Perlmutter
 MCA has acquired Lakewood Business Center, a 136,350 square-foot multi-tenant industrial asset located in Lakewood, Washington, a submarket of the Puget Sound metro area, for $18.2 million. The property is located at 10107 South Tacoma Way in Lakewood, Washington.

MCA would like to thank Rebecca Perlmutter, Eric Cox, and Monte Decker with CBRE for their guidance on the transaction.

Eric Cox
According to Mattox, this property was the firm’s first acquisition in the state of Washington and was also the first within its fund.

“We have been active in multiple markets throughout the Western region over the last several years, including California, Arizona, and Nevada,” says Mattox.

 “With this acquisition, we are now expanding our portfolio into Washington state and plan to increase our presence in the Pacific Northwest based on continuing market growth.”

 Lakewood Business Center consists of six buildings comprising a total of 36 units.

Monte Decker

 Prior to purchase, the property was approximately 80% leased. During the escrow period, the firm increased occupancy at the property and the property is currently 100% leased, notes Mattox.

“Since acquiring the property, we have completed capital improvements including resurfaced parking fields, a new paint scheme, an overhaul of the HVAC systems, and the fencing and grading of an acre of undeveloped land, which we have leased as an outdoor storage area,” continues Mattox.

A 66,000 Square-Foot Multi-Tenant Industrial Property in Seattle Metro

Kyle Schipper 
 MCA recently acquired Spectrum Business Park, a 66,000 square-foot, six-building industrial park in the greater Seattle metro area submarket of Federal Way, Washington, for $8.25 million. 

The property is located 20 miles north of the firm’s Lakewood Business Center asset at 1800 S 341st Place in Federal Way, Washington.

Kyle Schipper and Kyle Sterling with NAI represented both parties to the transaction.

     “The property is currently 90% occupied by automotive tenants,” says Mattox. “There are not many options in the area for these tenants to relocate, so we anticipate long-term occupancy and believe there will continue to be upward pressure on rents.”

Kyle Sterling
The firm plans to continue to lease remaining vacant space and implement a series of strategic improvements to enhance the property’s overall value.

“Spectrum Business Park is currently leased at rates 35% below market,” says Mattox. “We plan to implement capital upgrades to improve the property and ultimately bring rents to market.

 "These renovations will include new paint, new signage, new landscaping, upgraded interiors, and the addition of security cameras and exterior lighting.”

Industrial Park Totaling 143,000 Square Feet in Las Vegas, NV

Adam Malan
            MCA acquired a 143,000 square-foot industrial park in Northwestern Las Vegas, for $16.205 million in an off-market transaction.

 “We were able to draw upon close broker relationships to secure the asset off market,” says Mattox. 

“We were attracted to this property based on strong in-place cashflow and potential for rental growth due to its superior location,” says Mattox.

The property is 100% leased to three long-term tenants, Mattox adds.

 During ownership, MCA will implement a series of capital upgrades to the property, including HVAC improvements, new exterior paint, and landscaping.

Deana Marcello 
 The asset is located at 7350 Prairie Falcon Road in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Adam Malan and Deana Marcello at Logic Commercial Real Estate represented both parties to the transaction.

 A 126,000 Square-Foot Industrial Park in North Las Vegas

 MCA has also acquired a 126,000 square-foot, six-building industrial park in North Las Vegas, Nevada for $19.15 million, according to Tyler Mattox.

 “The property is currently 75% occupied with recently vacated units having a high concentration of office buildout,” explains Mattox.

 

Michael (Mike) Kendall
“We plan to subdivide the heavily improved units and renovate them to be equipped for more traditional industrial uses, in order to meet high market demand.”

MCA also strategically negotiated a lease buyout with a tenant that did not plan to renew, facilitating an accelerated repositioning of the property.


 “This asset is located in a low-vacancy submarket and is across from a new, state-of-the-art industrial project that was recently sold to a large institutional investor,” says Mattox.

Dan Doherty
The property is located at 3825-3985 West Cheyenne Ave, North Las Vegas, Nevada.

  MCA would like to thank Mike Kendall, Dan Doherty, Gian Bruno and Jerry Doty at Colliers for their guidance on the transaction.

 

Gian Bruno 


Jerry Doty









A 42,000 Square-Foot Multi-Tenant Industrial Building in Orange, CA

            MCA has acquired a 42,000 square-foot, two-building industrial property in the City of Orange in Orange County, California for $9.45 million in an off-market transaction.

The asset is located at 1523 and 1547 Struck Avenue in Orange, California. This was a principal-to-principal transaction with no brokers involved.

CONTACTS:

Katie Haga / Lexi Astfalk

Brower Group

(949) 438-6262

khaga@brower-group.com

 

www.mca-realty.com.