Saturday, November 8, 2014

CBRE Arranges Sale of Land to Developer for Planned $100 Million Waterfront Multifamily Project in Orlando, FL


Shelton  D. Granade Jr.
Orlando, FL – CBRE arranged the sale of a 10-acre lakefront site located at 1711 and 1887 Jake Street in Orlando’s affluent Baldwin Park submarket, the site of a future planned $100 million luxury lakefront multifamily community.

The property was acquired by Orlando-based ZOM Development Inc. and its joint venture partner AIG Global Real Estate from the Baldwin Newco investment group for $1 6 million.

The land will be developed into a 483-unit rental apartment community to be called Baldwin Harbor. The $16 million cost for the land signifies a per unit price of $33,126, which represents the largest per unit apartment land price in the metropolitan Orlando area since
2008.

“This truly is one of the best development sites in Central Florida, and is a game-changer for the area,” said Shelton Granade, Executive Vice President of CBRE Capital Markets, Multifamily. “

Luke Wickham
Construction is expected to commence in November.

CBRE’s Shelton Granade, Luke Wickham, and Justin Basquill exclusively represented the seller in the transaction, and have closed more than $1.4 billion in apartment sales in Central Florida since 2013 to date.

For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Shelton D. Granade, Jr., Executive Vice President
CBRE | Investment Properties - Multifamily
200 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 2100 | Orlando, FL 32801
T 407 839 3103 F 407 404 5001

Housing & Foreclosure Reports U.S. Institutional Investors & Cash Sales Report Q3 2014

  
Daren Blomquist

IRVINE, CA — RealtyTrac® (www.realtytrac.com), the nation’s leading source for comprehensive housing data,  released its Q3 2014 U.S. Institutional Investor & Cash Sales Report, which shows that sales to institutional investors — entities that purchase at least 10 properties in a calendar year — accounted for 4.3 percent of all sales of single family homes and condos in the third quarter, down from 5.0 percent in the previous quarter and down from 5.3 percent a year ago to the lowest level since the fourth quarter of 2010.

Meanwhile all-cash sales accounted for 33.9 percent of all sales of single family homes and condos nationwide in the third quarter, down from 36.9 percent in the second quarter and unchanged from a year ago.

“Cash sales continue to be an important piece of the real estate puzzle right now, representing one in every three home sales nationwide in the third quarter of 2014 and helping to drive up U.S. median home prices 38 percent over the last two and half years,” said Daren Blomquist, vice president at RealtyTrac.

“As institutional investors and other cash buyers slow down their purchasing in many markets across the country, more traditional buyers — including first-time homebuyers and move-up buyers — will need to increasingly fill in the missing puzzle pieces to maintain the momentum of the housing recovery.

For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Jennifer von Pohlmann
949.502.8300949.502.8300, ext. 139

Crossman & Co. Closes Deal on Winn-Dixie-Anchored Center in Pensacola, FL

  
Bruce Lyons
PENSACOLA, FL – Eastgate Plaza, a 168,427 square foot retail center, anchored by Winn-Dixie was transacted on August 27th.  Located in the heart of Pensacola, Florida and is a key commercial corridor at the intersection of N. 9th Avenue and Creighton Road.  

The center was built on 19.87 acres and renovated in 2012.
 Some notable tenants include ITT Technical Institute, Guitar Center and Powerhouse Gym.

Crossman & Company’s Senior Managing Director, Bruce Lyons, noted “It was very gratifying to see our efforts we put forth for three years toward this center play out and become successful.”

For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Sydnie Cobb
Crossman & Company
407.423.5400


Charles Dunn Company Completes $15.1 Million Sale of a 103-Unit Multifamily Portfolio in Los Angeles, CA



Hamid Soroudi
 LOS ANGELES, CA – Charles Dunn Company, one of the largest full-service regional real estate firms in the western United States, has completed the $15.1 million sale of a multifamily property portfolio totaling 103 units in Los Angeles. The sale includes two properties located within one block of each other at 119 N. Avenue 51 and 219 N. Avenue 51.

Hamid Soroudi of Charles Dunn Company represented the seller, Pacific 119 & 219 Ave-51, LP, a California limited partnership.

Darrell Levonian and Tanel Harunzade of Charles Dunn Company resented the buyer, BWCH Inc., a California Corporation. The property sold at a capitalization rate of 4.9 percent.

According to Soroudi, the buyer is a local investor group that plans on adding value to the portfolio through a substantial renovation in order to bring rents up to market rates.

Darrell Levonian
“Charles Dunn aggressively marketed this value-add portfolio opportunity and garnered several strong offers,” said Soroudi. “The market is extremely competitive and this type of value-add property is attractive as opportunities like this are few and far between.”

119 N. Avenue 51 was built in 1990 and 219 N. Avenue 51 was built in 1991. The portfolio includes 70 two-bedroom/one-bathroom units; 23 one-bedroom/one-bathroom units; and 10 single units. Each three-story property includes controlled access with two-level subterranean parking, garages and elevators.


For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Darcie Giacchetto
D.G. Communications, Inc.
949.278.6224

Westgroup Designs Achieves LEED Platinum Certification for the Google Orange County, CA Headquarters

  
Google Orange County Headquarters,
Jamboree and MacArthur, Irvine, CA


Irvine, CA  -- The 140,000-square-foot Google Orange County Headquarters, a striking glass structure completing the Impac Center campus and plaza was recently Certified LEED© Platinum by the USGBC for Core and Shell.  The building is located at the intersection of Jamboree and MacArthur in the City of Irvine.

The building, designed by Westgroup Designs, is the first multi-story commercial office project located throughout Southern and Central California to receive LEED Platinum Certification.

LEED, or Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, is a green building certification program that recognizes best-in-class building strategies and practices.

Westgroup’s sustainability solutions for the Google building incorporated strategic design elements such as the use of energy-efficient, 10’ high monolithic glass, streamlined structural design, exterior balconies and 45-foot interior bay depths. These solutions contributed to the sustainability of the project as well as providing significant savings on construction costs.

For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:



Capital Resorts Group Corporate Office Relocates and Expands Corporate Office to Morgan Stanley Tower in Downtown St. Petersburg, FL

  
David DeShaw

 St. Petersburg, FL – Capital Resorts Group, a leader in the vacation ownership industry, has announced it has moved its corporate office from Clermont to St. Petersburg, Florida.

 A significant growth in the company necessitated the move, which took place on November 1, 2014.

 The new headquarters are located at 150 2nd Avenue North, Suite 450, St. Petersburg, Florida 33703.

     "As our brand and resort locations have become known throughout the industry, demand has risen – and quickly,” says David DeShaw, Chief Hospitality Officer of Capital Resorts Group.

“Our new corporate office is significantly larger than our previous offices and offers a more efficient layout. It will support our continued growth and expansion, while providing a better work environment for current and future staff. I think it underscores our commitment to our owners, partners, lenders and employees." 

     The new 14,000 square foot office will be located in the Morgan Stanley Tower in downtown St. Petersburg.

For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Paige Perme
Capital Resorts Group
(417) 332-8589

Kelley J. Williams Joins MBA as Associate Vice President of Government Affairs

  
Bill Killmer

 Washington, DC -- The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) announced Kelley J. Williams has joined the Association as Associate Vice President of Legislative Affairs.

In this position, Williams will serve as MBA’s lead Democratic lobbyist for the House of Representatives. Williams comes to MBA from The Hartford, where she was Director of Government Affairs. She will assume this position on November 10, 2014.

“We are pleased Kelley is rejoining MBA and her addition will only strengthen our already deeply experienced team,” said Bill Killmer, Senior Vice President, Legislative & Political Affairs.

 “Her work will be invaluable to MBA as we move forward into a new legislative year. I am confident that she will continue the excellent performance she has consistently demonstrated in her previous government relation experience.”

Before her position at the Hartford, Williams was Director of Political Affairs for MBA. As Director, Williams coordinated efforts to raise a then record amount of $1.26 million in the 2011-2012 fundraising cycle for MORPAC (the Mortgage Bankers Political Action Committee).

Prior to joining MBA, she was the Manager of Government Affairs at the American Land Title Association (ALTA), where she split her duties between direct lobbying on association issues and managing the operations of ALTA's political action committee. Williams was also a Government Affairs Associate at KPMG LLP.

Williams holds a B.S.C. in Communication and Political Science from the University of Miami, in Coral Gables, FL.

For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Rob Van Raaphorst
rvanraaphorst@mba.org
(202) 557-2799


Friday, November 7, 2014

Arbor Finances $67.5M in Multifamily Deals Across the Eastern U.S.

Alexander Kaushansky
UNIONDALE, NY  - Arbor Commercial Funding, LLC (“Arbor”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Arbor Commercial Mortgage, LLC and a national, direct commercial real estate lender, announced the recent funding of 20 loans totaling $67,538,200 under a variety of product lines, including the Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting & Servicing (DUS®) Loan, Fannie Mae DUS Small Loan, Fannie Mae DUS Military Loan and Arbor Realty Trust Bridge product lines.

All of the loans were originated by Alexander Kaushansky, Vice President in Arbor’s New York office.

“In today’s market, flexibility and customization are key components of each multifamily loan, as exemplified by this diverse assortment of loans closed across numerous markets within the eastern U.S.,” Kaushansky said.

“Borrowers who obtain not only the great financing terms they are seeking, but overall deal customization from the right lenders will position themselves and their properties in optimal financial positions.”



Frontier Apartments, Roanoke, VA
 These loans include:

·   Harbor Pines Apartments, Saint Marys, GA – This 200-unit multifamily property received $7,755,000 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Military Loan product line. The 10-year acquisition loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule. The complex includes a community room, swimming pool, two playgrounds, one tennis court, one play court, picnic tables and one basketball court.

·   Frontier Apartments, Roanoke, VA – This 182-unit multifamily property received $7,251,000 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Loan product line. The 10-year acquisition loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule. The complex includes a swimming pool, a clubhouse, a laundry room in each building and courtyards.

Courtyard Apartments, Hyattsville, MD
·   Courtyard Park Apartments, Hyattsville, MD – This 94-unit multifamily property received $6,135,000 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Loan product line. The seven-year acquisition loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule. The residents have access to two laundry facilities, free storage area and dedicated bike storage area.

·   Multifamily Portfolio, Dallas, TX & Charlotte, NC – This 288-unit multifamily portfolio received $7,700,000 funded under the Arbor Realty Trust Bridge Loan product line. The one-year loan was for a refinance.

·   Anderson Springs, Austin, TX – This 325-unit multifamily property received $5,150,000 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Loan product line. The seven-year, eight-month supplemental loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule. Property amenities include a swimming pool, laundry facilities, a tennis court, a business center, BBQ grills, a playground and access gates.

Multifamily Portfolio Apartments
Dallas TX and Charleston SC
·   Multifamily Property, Charlotte, NC – This 240-unit multifamily property received $4,160,000 funded under the Arbor Realty Trust Bridge Loan product line. The one-year loan was for a new acquisition.

·   Winterwood Apartments, Columbus, OH – This 134-unit multifamily property received $3,000,000 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Loan product line. The 10-year refinance loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule. The complex includes laundry facilities with coin-operated washers and dryers, a pool area with a sundeck and a clubhouse.

·   Beechwood Park Apartments, Vicksburg, MS – This 100-unit multifamily property received $2,307,200 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Small Loan product line. The 15-year acquisition loan amortizes on a 15-year schedule. Residents have access to a swimming pool and multiple playgrounds.

·   Apartments at 45th and Eads, Washington, DC – This 40-unit multifamily property received $1,000,000 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Loan product line. The 10-year refinance loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule.

Anderson Springs Apartments, Austin, TX
·   370 Central Avenue, Brooklyn, NY – This five-unit multifamily property received $825,000 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Small Loan product line. The seven-year refinance loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule.

·   18th Avenue Apartments, Newark, NJ – This nine-unit multifamily property received $750,000 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Small Loan product line. The 10-year acquisition loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule.

·   Dauphine Apartments, Mobile, AL – This 168-unit multifamily property received $5,500,000 funded under the Fannie Mae DUS Loan product line. The 10-year acquisition loan amortizes on a 30-year schedule. The property offers a swimming pool, a fitness center, a clubhouse, a laundry room and courtyards with picnic areas.

For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Christopher Ostrowski


HC Real Estate Capital Arranges $5/5 Million in Financing for Office and Retail Property In Delray Beach, FL

  
105 - 111 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL



Delray Beach, FL -- Kurt Hoffmann and Chris Caveglia of HC Real Estate Capital have arranged $5,500,000 in financing for the prestigious office and retail property located at 105-111 East Atlantic Avenue Delray Beach, FL. 

Chris Caveglia
The 100% leased property is made up of two office and retail buildings totaling 23,290 SF.   The tenants include: Cabana El Rey, Tramanti Restaurant, Mint Fit, Sloan’s Ice Cream and Hennion & Walsh. 

The properties are situated on approximately 0.55 acres of land in the heart of Delray Beach on Atlantic Avenue.  

Financing was arranged through a correspondent Life Insurance Company relationship.  The nonrecourse loan carries a 15 term with 5 years of Interest Only and a 30-year amortization schedule at a competitive fixed interest rate that replaced a maturing facility on the property.

Chris Caveglia, Principal at HC Real Estate Capital stated,  “This was a very complicated loan structure that will give the borrower the flexibility relating to the development of an additional parcel of land behind the subject and the air rights above the existing security of the loan.”  

Kurt Hoffman
Caveglia went on to say, “The borrower is taking advantage of the low interest rate environment we are currently in.”

HC Real Estate Capital, LLC is a privately owned mortgage-banking firm founded by Kurt Hoffmann and Chris Caveglia.

  Based in Delray Beach, Florida, HC Real Estate Capital arranges permanent and bridge commercial and multifamily real estate loans. 

  The company has a broad capital provider base that includes insurance companies, CMBS lenders, pension fund advisors, and commercial banks.





For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Chris Caveglia
HC Real Estate Capital, LLC
660 Linton Blvd. Ste 200 EX5
Delray Beach, FL 33444
Direct: 561-266-3273
Mobile: 561-376-3176

JLL Hires Chris Latvaaho as Vice President in Phoenix, AZ Office Leasing Group

  
Chris Latvaaho

 PHOENIX, AZ – The Phoenix office of JLL has hired local broker Chris Latvaaho as Vice President in its Phoenix office leasing group.

Latvaaho joins the existing JLL team of Managing Director John Bonnell and Vice President Brett Abramson, who specialize in agency representation for existing and ground-up developments, and both institutional and entrepreneurial landlords.

Prior to Joining JLL, Latvaaho served for 14 years as an associate director in the Phoenix office of a national commercial real estate brokerage firm.

 In that time, he completed more than 500 lease and sale transactions, particularly in the core business of leasing and investment sales, and with a strong emphasis on owner representation.

Latvaaho started his career with Heitman Properties in Minneapolis, where he was responsible for managing a large office investment portfolio for institutional clients.

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Chris on several transactions, and have seen firsthand his strong business acumen and client commitment,” said JLL Senior Managing Director Dennis Desmond. “We are thrilled to welcome him.”

Dennis Desmond
“The Phoenix office market is definitely heating up,” said Bonnell. “Chris’ strong skill set and reputation will be a valuable part of our bench as we pursue opportunities in this rebounding economy.”

Latvaaho earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. He is a member of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP).
  
For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Stacey Hershauer
focusAZ
Marketing & Public Relations
(480) 600-0195


Struggling Hotel Manager Removed from Iconic Cabo Resort in Mexico for Improper Financial Reporting and Diverting Revenues


The Resort at Padregal, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico – Nov. 7, 2014 - Hoteles del Cabo, S.de R.L.de C.V., owner of The Resort At Pedregal, announced this week the removal of Capella Hotel Group from the resort (formerly known as Capella Pedregal), a luxury hotel in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

Capella's termination resulted from improper financial reporting and diversion of revenues through improper fee calculations.  Hoteles has instituted legal action to recover the misappropriated funds and will pursue its remedies for other defaults under the management agreement.

“We have spent several months working with Capella Hotel Group to try and resolve the defaults.” said a spokesperson for Hoteles del Cabo. 

“Specifically, Hoteles del Cabo presented Capella Hotel Group with a letter of notice of default on August 14, 2014, that showed various violations, including unauthorized payments to themselves and false financial reports.”

For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Chris Daly (Media)
Daly Gray, Inc.

(703) 435-6293

Loews Hotels & Resorts Purchases Lowes Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, AZ Market


Jonathan Tisch
NEW YORK, NY  — Loews Hotels & Resorts, a wholly owned-subsidiary of Loews Corporation (NYSE: L), announced that the company completed the purchase of the of the 398-room Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, which has been managed by Loews Hotels since its opening in December 1984.  

Tucson’s Estes family will retain a minority ownership position in the resort.

Located in the Catalina Mountain range in the Sonoran Desert, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort has been highly regarded by locals, guests and meeting planners since its inception, receiving numerous awards and accolades.  Beginning in 2015, the resort will undergo a significant renovation to enhance the overall guest experience and maintain its presence in the Tucson marketplace.

“Loews Ventana Canyon Resort was the first hotel I developed from start to finish when I returned to Loews Hotels in the early eighties,” said Jonathan Tisch, Chairman, Loews Hotels & Resorts. 

Ventana Canyon Resort, Catalina Mountain Range,
Sonoran Desert, Tucson, AZ market
"Conceptualized and built almost 30 years ago, the Estes Company and Loews Hotels created an iconic resort that is still very much a part of the Tucson landscape and a classic property within our brand.  

"We look forward to containing the partnerships with the Estes family and the city of Tucson as we launch the next exciting phase of the resort.”






For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Sarah Murov
Loews Hotels & Resorts                                                                                                 
(212) 521-2495
                                                               
Chris Daly (Media)
Daly Gray, Inc.

(703) 435-6293

Chatham Lodging Trust Announces Record Third Quarter Results


Jeffrey H. Fisher
Chatham Lodging Trust (NYSE: CLDT), a hotel real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns wholly or through its joint ventures 78 premium-branded, upscale, extended-stay and select-service hotels, announced results for the quarter ended September 30, 2014.  

In addition, the company updated its guidance for the remainder of 2014 to reflect recent capital markets activities and pending investments.

“Our third quarter set numerous records, with RevPAR surging 10.5 percent, well above industry growth of 9.2 percent, and our industry-leading margins accelerating another 640 basis points to 46.5 percent,” highlighted Jeffrey H. Fisher, Chatham’s president and chief executive officer.

 “These strong results enabled us to generate adjusted EBITDA and adjusted FFO per share above our and consensus expectations.  Our RevPAR performance continued its aggressive growth across our portfolio with 15 of our 30 hotels producing double-digit RevPAR gains in the third quarter.

"Boston, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Nashville, San Antonio, Seattle and Silicon Valley were our strongest markets.  

"Our Tyson’s Corner, Va., property outside of Washington D.C., showed impressive signs of recovery with third quarter RevPAR growth over 10 percent.  

For Chatham’s 29 comparable hotels, Chatham’s RevPAR since the 2010 IPO has increased more than 35 percentage points, compared to an industry growth of 30 percentage points.


For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

 Dennis Craven (Company)
Chief Financial Officer
(561) 227-1386                                                                                  
                                                                  
Chris Daly (Media)
Daly Gray, Inc.
(703) 435-6293

Crossman & Co. Closes Deal for Eastern Shore Point in Spanish Fort, AL


Brian Carolan
SPANISH FORT, AL – An outparcel to Eastern Shore Centre mall at 7,678 square feet, Eastern Shore Point, was acquired on September 4th.  Built in 2006 and located in Spanish Fort, Alabama off the corner of State Highway 181 and Eastern Shore Boulevard.  

The center held 100% occupancy, which include notable tenants, such as, Starbucks, Verizon Wireless and Century 21.

            Crossman & Company’s Director of Investment Sales, Brian Carolan, mentioned, “We received tremendous interest for this 100% leased asset.  We are thankful that we were able to provide our client with a favorable exit from the investment.”


For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Sydnie Cobb
Crossman & Company
407.423.5400



Winter Park, FL Publix-Anchored Shopping Center Sale Closes for $24.8 Million


Mark Thompson
WINTER PARK, FL – A Winter Park landmark, Hollieanna and Oakley Center transacted for $24.8 million last week.

  Located on the corner of 17-92 and Fairbanks Avenue, the 102,000 square foot shopping center is anchored by Publix and boasts tenants, such as, Tuesday Morning, AAA, Moe’s Southwest Grill, T-Mobile and Sherwin Williams. 

Originally constructed in 1953, the center was redeveloped in 2011 and was 98% occupied at the time of sale.  Crossman & Company’s Managing Director Mark Thompson along with Investment Sales Analyst Leah Harrington exclusively represented the sellers, a family in Indiana who had owned the center since its original construction.  

 “As a broker you are always fortunate when you can work with a quality seller, buyer and property in a great market,” noted Mark Thompson.  “In this case we had all metrics and the deal flowed nicely throughout the entire process.”

Leah Harrington
Crossman & Company’s President, John Crossman, states “This is the 10th Publix-anchored shopping center Mark Thompson has brokered this year and he has three more in the market. 

"We are proud of the leadership he has portrayed in our Investment Sales team.”

For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Sydnie Cobb
Crossman & Company
407.423.5400