Alliant National Welcomes Brianna Dowling as Underwriting Counsel

 

Brianna Dowling

Longmont, CO — Alliant National Title Insurance Company, the title insurer that is uniquely responsive to the needs of independent agents, is excited to welcome Brianna Dowling as Underwriting Counsel, Colorado and Utah.

Dowling comes to Alliant National after a long career in title insurance. Previously, she served as General Counsel for a large, privately held title insurance agency. She managed a team of six in this position.

 She was also responsible for continuing education, consulting on regulatory matters and offering comprehensive transactional support both pre- and post-closing. Dowling simultaneously worked as General Counsel for a small underwriter that insured properties exclusively within Colorado.

Additionally, she developed extensive policy claims experience earlier in her career by working in two large title insurers, where she handled claims throughout the western U.S.

At Alliant National, Dowling will provide reliable and responsive underwriting support for Colorado and Utah agents. She will be responsible for addressing agent concerns, streamlining closings and making strategic, data-driven decisions on whether titles can be insured.

“I am excited that Brianna is joining our underwriting team. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that gives her unique insight into the perspective of the independent agents we serve,” said Jeff Stein, Chief Underwriting Counsel and Senior Vice President for Alliant National Title Insurance Company. 

Jeff Stein

“Her background and skills will be invaluable for our agents who rely on fast and dependable underwriting responses so they can close transactions and insure titles with Alliant National.”

Dowling is a passionate and active member of the title insurance community. She is a director of the Land Title Association of Colorado (LTAC) and a member of its legislative committee.   ]

 She is also a member of the Real Estate Section of the Colorado Bar Association and serves on the Bar’s Title Standards Committee and Affordable Housing Task Force.

Dowling received her Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree from the University of Delaware and her Juris Doctor from New England Law. She lives in Denver, Colorado.

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Florida Real Estate Agency ABI Group Appoint New Global Real Estate Advisor

 

Flavia Bazzon 

Barrington House, Leake Rd, Costock, Loughborough LE12 6XA, Leicestershire, LE12 6HX

United Kingdom--ABI Group, a global real estate agency specialising in high-end vacation and investment homes in Central and South Florida, the Caribbean and Europe, is pleased to announce the appointment of Flavia Bazzon J.D as Global Real Estate Advisor.

 

 Flavia will be responsible for assisting clients with various aspects of real estate transactions, investments, and advisory services across different regions and markets, with a specialised focus on working with Brazilian and Spanish speakers in the area.

 

Flavia brings extensive expertise and a diverse background to her new role, which will greatly enhance ABI Group's service offerings and contribute to overall customer satisfaction and business success.

 

Alistair Brown, CEO of ABI Group, said: "We are thrilled to welcome Flavia to the ABI Group team. She brings a wide range of skills and experience to the table, and we are confident that she will make significant contributions to the business”.

 

Flavia, who holds two Juris Doctor degrees (one from the US and one from Brazil), has a rich professional journey spanning various industries and continents. Having grown up in Brazil, Flavia pursued her first degree in her home country before venturing to Germany to further her education.

 

Upon relocating to the United States with her family, Flavia immersed herself in the world of business, initially assisting her father's jewellery wholesaling enterprise in Miami. Her natural flair for real estate soon led her to establish numerous valuable connections within the Miami real estate scene.

 

Flavia's career trajectory also includes significant experience in law, having practiced as an attorney for six years, specialising in corporate tax issues. This background equips her with a unique skill set, enabling her to offer comprehensive guidance to clients on intricate legal, financial, and business matters that may arise in real estate transactions.

 

In addition to her professional achievements, Flavia possesses exceptional language skills, including fluency in Italian, Portuguese, and English, as well as conversational proficiency in Spanish and French.

 

 Her multicultural background and passion for understanding diverse cultures make her a valuable asset in facilitating international transactions and catering to clients from various linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

 

Speaking about her excitement regarding joining ABI Group, Flavia said: “I love the international aspect, as you can see from my passion for languages. I love understanding different cultures and being amidst other people – that’s my biggest drive.

 

“Alistair is the most international person in the organisation, and I trust him as being a solid figure in the industry, so I was particularly excited about that too.”

 

Flavia's appointment underscores ABI Group's dedication to delivering exceptional service and expertise to clients worldwide. With her extensive experience, multilingual capabilities, and deep understanding of the intricacies of real estate transactions, Flavia is poised to make significant contributions to the success of ABI Group and its clients.

 

To find out more about ABI Group, please visit the website at https://abire.co.uk/

 

 

CONTACT:

 

Angus Twidale

atwidale@championsukplc.com

 

 

 

JLL Capital Markets handles $47 million refinancing for the 529,212-square-foot The Crosslands in Kissimmee, FL

  

Val McWilliams.

 MIAMI, FL – JLL Capital Markets has arranged the $47.1 million refinancing of The Crosslands, a 529,212-square-foot retail center located in Kissimmee, Florida within the high-growth Orlando Metropolitan Statistical Area (“MSA”).

 

Jon Mikula

JLL represented the borrower, a joint venture between the Hampshire Companies, Federated Hermes and O’Connor Capital Partners, to secure the three-year, non-recourse loan through TD Bank.

The JLL Capital Markets Debt Advisory team was led by Senior Managing Directors Jon Mikula and Michael Klein, Managing Director Brian Gaswirth, and Analysts Michael Kavaler and Val McWilliams.

 

“Retail fundamentals in Orlando remain among the strongest in the nation, and this transaction highlights that bank liquidity remains readily available for centers with strong surrounding demographics," Gaswirth said.

 Michael Klein

 "We are grateful for the expertise brought to the table by the sponsors and look forward to the continued partnership and ongoing success of this property.”

 

Completed between 2014 and 2016, The Crosslands is currently 100% leased to an extensive line-up of national retailers.

 

The property’s anchors include The Fresh Market, Burlington, Academy Sports, Hobby Lobby, Marshalls/HomeGoods and Ross. The center is ranked in the top 4% of Florida shopping centers by visits, drawing in 4.4 million shoppers annually (Placer.AI).

 

Located at 1100 W Osceola Pkwy. in Kissimmee, The Crosslands sits at a prime location at the intersection of Osceola Parkway and Orange Blossom Trail (±90,000 VPD), with over 3,000 feet of frontage.

Brian Gaswirth

Osceola Parkway is the primary-east west thoroughfare serving Kissimmee, providing visitors direct access to both Interstate-4 and Florida’s Turnpike. The property is less than 20 miles from Orlando’s Central Business District (“CBD”).

 In addition, the center provides convenient connectivity to the rapidly growing communities of St Cloud, Poinciana, Davenport and the over 70 million visitors annually at the nearby theme parks and attractions.

 

Within a five-mile radius is over 250,000 residents with a $76,000 average household income, and over 4,300 new residential units are planned or under construction within one mile of the property.

 

The JLL Capital Markets Debt Advisory team was led by Senior Managing Directors Jon Mikula and Michael Klein, Managing Director Brian Gaswirth, and Analysts Michael Kavaler and Val McWilliams.

Michael Kavaler 

“Retail fundamentals in Orlando remain among the strongest in the nation, and this transaction highlights that bank liquidity remains readily available for centers with strong surrounding demographics," Gaswirth said.

 

 "We are grateful for the expertise brought to the table by the sponsors and look forward to the continued partnership and ongoing success of this property.”

 

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 sales and advisory, debt advisory, equity advisory or a recapitalization.

The Crosslands, a 529,212- SF retail center
located in Kissimmee, FL

 

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

 

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

 

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Jenna Sharp

JLL, Public Relations, Capital Markets

Dallas, Texas

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Jenna.Sharp@jll.com

 

 

 

Remedy Medical Properties and Kayne Anderson Real Estate Break Ground on New Lynchburg Medical Office Building for Centra

The 130,000-square-foot medical office building will increase access to quality healthcare in Lynchburg

Remedy Medical Properties, Kayne Anderson Real Estate and Centra recently broke ground on the Centra Langhorne Medical Center, a new 130,000-square-foot medical office building expected to open in late 2025. Please click on the images to link to a high-resolution version.

LYNCHBURG, VA and CHICAGO, – Remedy Medical Properties and its partner Kayne Anderson Real Estate, together the nation’s largest private owners of healthcare real estate, broke ground on March 20 for the Centra Langhorne Medical Center, a new 130,000-square-foot medical office building (MOB) near Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.

Slated to open in late 2025, the new five-story MOB at 2125 Langhorne Road will be 100% occupied at opening. The facility will offer a wide range of outpatient services.

“Remedy is very pleased to partner with Centra on this wonderful multispecialty center that will provide the residents of Lynchburg increased access to quality healthcare,” said Remedy founder Peter Westmeyer. “It’s a great example of how we assist innovative health providers like Centra to anticipate and satisfy the needs of both patients and practitioners in convenient, high-quality settings.”

Peter Westmeyer

Prominently located on the corner of Langhorne and Tate Springs Road, the site provides room for future horizontal expansion. The roundabout entrance will connect the campus to the neighboring multifamily development, and a wellness trail will link the property to Lynchburg’s popular Blackwater Creek Trail system.

“The design of the building draws inspiration from Lynchburg’s rich history, incorporating building materials originating from the region, to create a holistic set of spaces to address the care, development, and well-being of the local community,” says Diane Ludwig, Centra chief communications officer. “When completed, this modern facility will enable us to efficiently and effectively deliver a wide variety of healthcare services close to home.”

The project development team also includes Haskell Architecture and Engineering Inc., civil engineer Hurt & Proffitt, Inc., structural engineer O’Donnell & Naccarato, Inc. and contractor Robins and Morton.

Remedy Medical Properties, Kayne Anderson Real Estate and Centra break ground for the Centra Langhorne Medical Center on March 20. From left: Diane Ludwig (SVP Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at Centra Health) Megan Lucas (CEO & Chief Economic Development Officer at Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance) Dr. George Hurt (Centra Foundation Rep - Centra Vice President of the Virginia Henderson Institute for Clinical Excellence) Amy Carrier (President and CEO, Centra Health) David Martin (Executive Vice President & Managing Director | Development Remedy Medical Properties, Inc.) Dr. Tom Nygaard (Retired – Serves on Board of Centra as an Independent Director)

As part of the development agreement, Remedy and Kayne Anderson also acquired Centra’s Danville Medical Center. The two-story, 47,900-square-foot MOB located at 414 Park Avenue in Danville, Virginia, was completed in 2016 and is 100% long-term leased by Centra. The facility offers primary care, urgent care and cardiology.

About Remedy Medical Properties
Remedy Medical Properties is a full-service healthcare real estate company and the largest private owner of healthcare properties in the country, with over 30 million square feet and 25 offices spanning 43 states. Remedy offers unmatched flexibility in every client engagement, and our adaptability enables us to provide more options in ownership, development, leasing, management, and strategy. Our willingness to commit capital, share more risk, and offer greater foresight results in greater resilience, profitability, and peace of mind for our clients. For more information visit www.RemedyMed.com.

Diane Ludwig

About Kayne Anderson Real Estate

Kayne Anderson Real Estate is a leading real estate investment firm, managing approximately $15 billion in assets under management across opportunistic equity, core equity, and real estate debt, with sector expertise in medical office, seniors housing, off-campus student housing, multifamily housing, and self-storage. Kayne Anderson Real Estate is part of Kayne Anderson, a $35 billion alternative investment management firm with more than 40 years of successful experience in the real estate, renewable and energy infrastructure, energy, credit, and growth capital sectors. For more information, visit www.kayneanderson.com/real-estate/. 

Fideliy Bancorp Funding Names Dillon Freeman Senior Loan Officer in San Diego Region

 Dillon Freeman 

SANTA ANA, CA, April 11, 2024 — Fidelity Bancorp Funding, Inc., a leading financial institution specializing in commercial real estate, multifamily, single-family residential bridge loans, and permanent financing, is pleased to announce that Dillon Freeman has been named Senior Loan Officer focused on the San Diego Region.

 Prior to Fidelity Bancrop Funding Dillon work a combined seven years at Pacific Premier Bank and then Axos Bank. He served in various roles covering origination, credit, portfolio management, special assets, and relationship management.

 

Dillon’s deep lending experience combined with being both a CFA and licensed Broker set him apart from the rest in his ability to get loans done and provide excellent customer service.

 Dillon was a wrestler at Briar Cliff University where he achieved all-conference honors as a team captain and qualified for the NAIA National Wrestling Tournament as a freshman.

 

He obtained his BS in Management Science from UC San Diego. Dillon lives in San Diego with his wife and one-year-old son, Walter.

 

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Ebeling Communications

949.861.8351

949.278.7851 (Cell)

david@ebelingcomm.com

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JLL Capital Markets arranges $127 million refinancing of the 444-unit 465 North Park Drive multi-housing project in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood

 

Mary Dooley

 CHICAGO, IL April. 11, 2024 – JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has closed the $127 million refinancing of 465 N. Park Dr., a 444-unit, located in the Streeterville neighborhood of downtown Chicago.

Medina Spiodic

JLL represented the borrower, a joint venture between MetLife Investment Management and Allstate Investments, to secure the five-year loan through The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.

 

The JLL Capital Markets Debt Advisory team was led by Senior Managing Director Danny Kaufman, Director Mary Dooley, Director Medina Spiodic, Associate Tara Hagerty and Associate Rebecca Brielmaier.

 

Built in 2018, the 48-story, LEED-certified property features studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units with maple white quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, hardwood plank flooring, spacious walk-in closets, in-unit washers and dryers and floor-to-ceiling windows.

 Tara Hagerty

The 40,000 square foot amenity package includes a rooftop pool with private cabanas, a resort-style hot tub and sauna, a relaxing lounge with a fireplace, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a work-from-home conference center, ample green space, a club room with lake views, a rooftop sky deck and an outdoor dining area with grilling stations.

Rebecca Brielmaier

465 N. Park Dr. is positioned within walking distance of the Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier, the Chicago Riverwalk, Lakefront Trail and Lake Michigan.

 

Residents benefit from proximity to popular retail, dining and entertainment, as well as numerous transit options. It’s positioning offers immediate access to Northwestern’s seven-block medical campus and the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab.

 

In addition, the community is steps from the Loop and Chicago’s top employers, including Google’s revitalized Thompson Center and Salesforce Tower.

Daniel Kaufman

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 and sales advisory, debt advisory, equity advisory or a recapitalization. 

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

 

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

 

 

CONTACT:

 

Jenna Sharp

JLL, Public Relations

 Capital Markets

Dallas, Texas

M +1 214 394 3356

Jenna.Sharp@jll.com

Natalia Pierce from Detail by Design Awarded First Place in the 2024 KCMA® Design Awards Competition for Outstanding Kitchen Design Projects by Kitchen & Bath Professionals

 

Natalia Pierce

RESTON, VA – The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA) has recognized Natalia Pierce, CMKBD from Detail by Design studio in Ontario, Canada as its first-place winner in the association’s first KCMA Design Awards competition.

After judges reviewed all the entries in the first KCMA^® Design Awards program for 2024, Pierce was selected based on the total number of points for her project. The announcement was made by KCMA CEO Betsy Natz.

Betsy Natz

“The judges had a tough job in our first program because the designs, frankly, were all terrific,” Natz said in making the announcement. “As a first for KCMA, we’re extremely pleased with the quality of our program, and Natalia’s well-earned first place shows the strength of her design.”

Entries were judged by a panel of six all-star judges on seven separate categories: Innovation, Aesthetics, Functionality, Durability, Utility, Emotional Quotient (EQ) and an Overall Rating.

The KCMA Design Award Program was the association’s way of providing a great opportunity for architect, interior design, builder, remodeler, and kitchen and bath design firms to showcase their best designs, gain recognition among their peers, and build exposure for their work and firm.

“The field of 21 entries, while small, represented the crème de la crème of designers,” Natz added, “and I’m sure as awareness builds about our new program – which involves KCMA member cabinet companies as part of the criteria for entry – it will only expand in bringing together great designs.

“It’s a way to spark community engagement by shining a spotlight on innovation, quality, and originality. We’re very pleased with the results.”

Entries for the KCMA 2024 Design Awards program were submitted through April 1. Natalia, by earning First Award for Best Kitchen Design, will receive a trip to the 2024 KCMA Spring Leadership Conference to accept her award which includes airfare, accommodations, and a $1,000 stipend for expenses.

She will also be featured on the KCMA website. Her design included cabinets manufactured by KCMA member Cuisine Ideale.

Michael Horton

The Second Award for 2^nd Best Kitchen design received a $500 cash award. That spot went to Cassidy Jones, from Slate Creek Builders who used cabinets manufactured by KCMA member Dura Supreme Cabinetry.

Third Place was awarded to Michael Horton from Horton Harper Architects, who used cabinets manufactured by KCMA member Corsi Group, Inc.

“I’d like to personally thank all the judges and participants for making our first Awards contest a success,” Natz added. “We’re excited about what we’re happy to call our Second Annual KCMA Design Awards program for 2025!”

For additional questions, contact: Jim Nowakowski, Phone: (847) 358-4848, Email: 

 

 

CONTACT:

Jim Nowakowski

(847) 358-4848

 jim@interlinegroup.com.