Thursday, April 14, 2022

KBS Acquires 605,000 Square-Foot Class A Office Tower in Nashville, TN

 UBS Tower, 315 Deaderick Street
 Nashville, TN

NASHVILLE, TN – KBS, one of the largest investors in commercial real estate in the U.S., announces the acquisition of UBS Tower, a 29-story, 605,000 square foot Class A office building located at 315 Deaderick Street in Nashville, Tennessee on behalf of a large pension fund.


Bruce Fischer
“With a population quickly approaching two million, Nashville is a vital business, tourism, and transportation center,” says
Marc DeLuca, CEO and Eastern regional president at KBS.

“Nashville boasts a thriving economy that is predicted to see a 3.9% growth in employment in 2022. This activity creates numerous office-using jobs and significantly increases the rental growth and demand in the market. Now was the opportune time for us to make this investment.”

Marc DeLuca

Nashville has been consistently ranked a top city for businesses over the last several years, with companies migrating to the area in favor of its diverse economy, low cost of living, and well-educated talent pool.

 According to CoStar, Nashville has over 80% more office-using jobs now than it had in 2010, a rate of growth that far outpaces the national average. 

The city has also seen several tech businesses relocate to or expand in the area in search of prime office space, with global companies such as Amazon, Oracle, Asurion, and iHeartRadio planning to open new major offices in the city.

Allen Aldridge
Built in 1972, UBS Tower is ideal for office and retail businesses seeking an optimal location in the Nashville area.

 Several renovations have been made to the property, including a revamped lobby, new tenant lounge, coffee bar, conference center, and fitness center, along with extensive infrastructure upgrades, making the building an attractive location for companies looking to provide their teams an amenity-rich and sustainable workplace.

 “There is strong ongoing demand for premier office space located within walking distance to downtown amenities, and UBS Tower is well positioned to benefit from significant tenant in-migration,” says Allen Aldridge, senior vice president of acquisitions, dispositions, and co-director of asset management for KBS.


Tatyana Litovsky

The property offers unobstructed views of Downtown, move-in ready full floor spec suites, and superior access to executive housing to the West and South via Charlotte Avenue.”

 

Christine Z. Fan

“We plan to make UBS Tower even better by adding in-demand features such as a coffee bar located in the lobby, bike room and shower, dog recreation area, and modernized facade,” continues Aldridge. 

Amanda Kennedy

“We also plan to add electric car charging stations and verify the building with UL Healthy Buildings since we are constantly looking for ways to incorporate eco-friendly property amenities that elevate the tenant experience while reducing our carbon footprint.”

David Meline

Attorneys Bruce Fischer, Tatyana Litovsky, Christine Fan and Howard Chu, and paralegal Amanda Kennedy, of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Orange County office represented the firm as legal counsel in the acquisition.

 “We were extremely pleased to represent KBS in the acquisition of this desirable asset,” says Fischer, Greenberg Traurig’s Chair of the West Coast Real Estate Practice and Co-Managing Shareholder of the Orange County office, who led the Greenberg Traurig team and represented KBS.

 Howard Chu


 Cushman & Wakefield’s David Meline, Samir Idris, Crews Johnston, Mike McDonald, and Stewart Calhoun arranged the sale of UBS Tower and represented the seller, Shorenstein Properties, LLC. 

The commercial real estate services firm has also been retained by KBS to oversee overall management, leasing, and project management for the building.


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$16.275 million in financing secured by JLL Capital Maarkets for Bay Area seniors housing development sites

 

Lillian Roos 

SAN FRANCISCO, CA JLL Capital Markets has arranged $16.275 million in acquisition financing for two land sites totaling 12.73 acres for the development of seniors housing communities in Livermore and Soquel, California.

JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, Calson Management, to secure the $10.5 million and $5.775 million one-year, fixed-rate loans through Barnett Capital Limited.

The JLL Capital Markets Debt Advisory team representing the borrower was led by Senior Director Bercut Smith, Director Lillian Roos and Analysts Lauren Sackler and Ace Sudah.

Lauren Sackler

 The first site is located at 1202 Concannon and totals nine acres. The site will be developed into a 128-unit seniors housing community offering assisted living and memory care.

On-site community amenities will include designated dining rooms, a hobby room, spa/salon, movie theater, laundry facilities, a fitness center, wellness center and walking paths with open outdoor spaces.

The property is near local retail, entertainment and dining hubs and is a 10-minute drive from Stanford Health Care – Valley Care Memorial Center and Livermore Division – VA Palo Alto Health Care System.

Additionally, the proximity to CA-84 provides access to San Francisco, Silicon Valley and the Central Valley in under an hour drive.

Ace Sudah

Situated on 3.73 acres at 5630 Soquel Dr., the second land site will be developed into an 82-unit senior housing community near Santa Cruz. 

The site is a fully entitled assisted living and memory care development that Calson Management took through the entitlement process while the site was under contract.

Livermore seniors housing development site, Livermore, CA

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Cierra Lacasse,

JLL Associate, Public Relations

Phone: +1 602 648 8701

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Alfred Expands To North Carolina With Platform Launch In Over 2,000 Apartment Units In Charlotte

  Alfred co-founders Jessica Beck (left)
and  
Marcela Sapone
 

 NEW YORK, NY, April 14, 2022 -- Alfred, the largest and most advanced resident technology company, successfully expanded to North Carolina on the heels of its strategic acquisition of property management firm RKW Residential.

In a phased rollout approach following the RKW acquisition, Alfred will be integrating its Alfred Operating System (AOS) in more than 2,000 apartment units in Charlotte, including The Beverly and The Griff, among others.

 The initial rollout of AOS, which is the industry’s most advanced platform, is poised to optimize the living experience for apartment residents in the rapidly growing Charlotte market.

Marcie Williams

These residents – and eventually those throughout RKW’s portfolio of 30,000 single-family and multifamily rentals across the Southeast U.S. – will have a single stop to support all aspects of residential living.

That applies to resident management and communication, management of on-site operations and maintenance, payments, and unique community and resident wellness amenities.

 “Just weeks after finalizing the acquisition of RKW, we’re revolutionizing the rental ecosystem through the infusion of our technology and RKW’s property management expertise,” says Marcela Sapone, Co-Founder and CEO of Alfred.

“In a digital world, renters are now expecting a tech-enabled experience that they find everywhere else. Together with RKW, we’re powering the most seamless renting journey, where everything a resident needs is anticipated and available at the touch of a button.”

The Beverly apartments, Charlotte, NC

Charlotte is North Carolina’s most populous city and one of the nation’s fastest-growing metropolitan areas for job (300,000 new jobs projected by 2028, according to North Carolina’s Department of Commerce).

Also: population growth (2.63% year-over-year and 19.6% growth over the past decade is forecast by the U.S. Census Bureau). 

These trends are creating intense demand for apartments in the city, with many residents opting for the flexibility and convenience of renting over owning.

 “RKW’s home base of Charlotte is ideal for the North Carolina debut of Alfred’s revolutionary platform,” said RKW CEO Marcie Williams. “Our residents have come to expect a seamless and efficient experience. They will love the convenience and ease of use of the Alfred platform.”

 

The Griff apartments, Charlotte, NC

Alfred strives to positively impact the communities it operates in by partnering with - and supporting - local, women and minority owned businesses.


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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

JLL Capital Markets Brokers $9.4 Million Sale of Glenbrook Commons, a Fitness-Anchored Retail Center in Booming Orlando, FL Submarket

 Christie Alexander
 

ORLANDO, FL, April 13, 2022 JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has closed the $9.4 million sale of Glenbrook Commons, a 64,707-square-foot, fitness-anchored shopping center in the growing Orlando-area community of Clermont, Florida.

 JLL marketed the property on behalf of the seller, Continental Realty Corporation. CrossMarc Services, based in Winter Park, Florida, acquired the asset.

Glenbrook Commons, Clermont, FL

“This asset fit perfectly into our acquisition strategy in Central Florida,” said Christie Alexander, SVP, CrossMarc Services. “We are grateful for the opportunity to work with JLL and Continental.”

 The JLL Retail Capital Markets Investment Sales and Advisory team that represented the seller was led by Senior Managing Director Brad Peterson, Senior Director Whitaker Leonhardt and Associate  Tommy Isola.

Brad Peterson

“Glenbrook Commons commanded interest from a wide audience of private investors, and JLL reviewed more than 10 offers with the seller,” Leonhardt added.

“Fitness-anchored centers have made a remarkable comeback following the pandemic, and best-in-class, well-operated fitness clubs are seeing membership levels that exceed their pre-pandemic numbers.

 "Glenbrook Commons is perfectly situated to capture growth from the booming residential market in Clermont, making this an exceptional transaction for both seller and buyer.”

 

Whitaker Leonhardt
Originally constructed in 2009, Glenbrook Commons is anchored by Fitness CF, a strong-performing regional gym operator serving Central Florida.

The 98.4-percent-leased center is also home to a mix of service, healthcare and medical tenants, including US Taekwondo, China Gourmet, Gametime Barber Shop, The Cat Garden, Clermont Family Dentistry and Suncoast Premier Medical.

Further, there are three additional undeveloped pads included in the transaction that can be developed for future retail uses. Non-owned CVS Pharmacy and AutoZone outparcels help drive traffic to the property.

 Glenbrook Commons is positioned on a 15.6-acre site at 1714 US Highway 27 in Clermont, a booming Orlando suburb sought after by residents supporting the tourism, leisure and hospitality industries due to its proximity to the world-renowned Orlando Tourism corridor.

  Tommy Isola

With more than 2,600 residential units planned or under construction, the area surrounding the property includes a population of 41,662 within a five-mile radius that is expected to balloon by nearly 14 percent by 2026.

Additionally, the nearest larger format gym is a Fitness CF location 12.6 miles north of the property, extending the drawing radius of the center.

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

The firm has more than 3,000 Capital Markets specialists worldwide with offices in nearly 50 countries.

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Hold Thyssen Completes Long Term Lease Agreement with State of Florida – Dept of Corrections

 

 Vik Mahadeo
 

 ORLANDO, FL  --- Hold Thyssen, Inc., a full-service commercial property firm based in Winter Park, recently completed a nine-year lease agreement with the State of Florida Department of Corrections for the 16,826 square foot building at 27/29 Coburn Ave. near downtown Orlando.

 Hold-Thyssen Leasing Associate Vik Mahadeo brokered the transaction representing the Orlando-based landlord, ApexiProp FLOR 29, LLC and the tenant State of Florida Department of Corrections/P&P. 


State of Florida Department of Corrections/P&P

Mahadeo said negotiations lasted nine months resulting in the State agreeing to remain in place for nine years at an above-market rental, rather than vacating to relocate at a nearby DMS-owned property. 

 Hold Thyssen, Inc. provides commercial property brokerage and leasing and management services to institutional and private investor clients nationwide.  The 40-year-old firm’s current portfolio includes more than 100 commercial properties throughout the United States.

 

 CONTACTS:

Anthony Fisher, Vice President, Hold Thyssen Inc.

 407-691-0505, afisher@holdthyssen.com

 Robert P. Hold, Principal, Hold Thyssen, Inc.

 407-691-0505, bhold@holdthyssen.com

 Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications Inc. 

407-461-3781 beth@larryvershel.com

 

 

Ware Malcomb Announces Completion of VA Outpatient Clinic in San Diego, CA

Mary Cheval
 

 IRVINE, CA, April 13, 2022 – Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm has announced that construction is complete on the Veterans Affairs (VA) Outpatient Clinic, located at 8875 Aero Drive, in San Diego, California.

Ware Malcomb provided architecture, planning, interior design, civil engineering, branding and building measurement services for the project. 

“The conversion of an existing building always presents unique challenges, and, in this case, we were retrofitting a formidable bank vault structure,” said Mary Cheval, Principal for Ware Malcomb.

Veterans Affairs (VA) Outpatient Clinic,
8875 Aero Drive, San Diego, CA

“The successful outcome of the project was testament to the impressive collaboration between Protea, Lusardi and Ware Malcomb.

"We’re proud that the end result is a state-of-the-art clinic that will expand much needed services for an estimated 600 to 800 deserving veterans daily.”  

Project construction was led by general contractor LusardiProtea Properties.


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

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

The Woodmont Co. Represents Hobby Lobby in a Sublease to Dick's Sporting Goods in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas Area

 

Megan Nabholtz Trimble

DALLAS, TX – The Woodmont Company, a national real estate firm specializing in the development, management, leasing, and sale of retail properties, announced that it has represented Hobby Lobby in a sublease to Dick’s Sporting Goods for a 50,000-square-foot building located at 5550 Preston Road in Frisco, Texas.

Greg Bracchi

Evan Bloom of The Woodmont Company represented the sublessor Hobby Lobby.  The subleasee, Dick’s Sporting Goods, was represented by Edge Realty, Megan Trimble and Greg Bracchi.


Evan Bloom


“During the past few years, we have seen a resilient retail industry continue to evolve,” said Bloom, senior vice president for The Woodmont Company.  “Occasionally subleases can be challenging.  In this case, brokers for both parties worked hard to close this deal.”


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Monday, April 11, 2022

Azor Advisory Services Announces Three New Retail Leases in Broward County, FL

 

Beth Azor

Plantation/Weston/Davie, FL, April 11, 2022—Azor Advisory Services announced that it has signed three new retail leases totaling over 10,000 square feet in Broward County.  

CEO and founder, Beth Azor, and Leasing Associate, Chloe Burton, represented the landlord in all three transactions.

 Chloe Burton

 Lion Arc, LLC, a franchisee for My Salon Suite, signed a lease for 8,674 square feet of space at 12160 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation, in the Plantation Crossing shopping center.  

My Salon Suite provides stylists and beauticians a personal space to build their businesses. Franchise owners serve as landlords who recruit and rent space to these health and beauty professionals. 

Shary Thur 

 Frank Buonanotte of Barret Rand Corporation and Todd Shugarman of Green Light Retail Real Estate represented Lion Arc, LLC.

 Big Five Family LLC, a franchisee for Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids has leased 1,032 square feet of space at 16634 Saddle Club Rd., Weston, in the Bonaventure Town Center Shoppes.

Frank S. Buonanotte

Sharkey’s provides kids up to 14 years-old a unique haircut experience in a fun-filled atmosphere. 

Young kids can sit in a Dodge police cruiser, fire engine or NASCAR race car, and watch cartoons while getting cut and styled, while older kids can play video games or watch satellite TV. 

 Timothy Martin of TMA Real Estate represented Big Five Family. 

Site of a new My Salon Suite location
 at the Plantation Crossing shopping
center in Plantation, FL

Wireless 4 All, Inc. an authorized dealer for Metro by T-Mobile leased 950 square feet at 2601 S. University Dr., Davie, in the Shoppes of Arrowhead.  

Metro by T-Mobile is a prepaid wireless service provider and brand owned by T-Mobile U.S.  Shary Thur of Thur Retail represented Wireless 4 All, Inc.

 Azor Advisory Services leases and manages The Shoppes of Arrowhead, Plantation Crossing and four other neighborhood shopping centers in Broward County.  It assists with leasing for the ownership of Bonaventure Town Center.

  

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