Friday, July 26, 2024

Western National Property Management selected as management team for 330-unit luxury multifamily community in Palm Desert, CA

  

 Laura Khouri

PALM DESERT, CA, July 25, 2024 – Western National Property Management (WNPM), a seasoned property management firm that specializes in multifamily communities and commercial properties across Southern California and Nevada, has been selected by Metonic Real Estate Solutions to professionally manage Millennium Apartments, a 330-unit luxury multifamily apartment community in Palm Desert, California.

The assignment reflects the ability of WNPM, a 65-year-old company and a subsidiary of full-service commercial real estate firm Western National Group, to create value, generate efficiencies and increase ROI for multifamily owners in a challenging environment, according to Laura Khouri, president of Western National Property Management.


 Millennium Apartments, Palm Desert, CA

“Apartment community owners today are navigating through a series of financial issues the industry hadn’t seen in more than a decade," says Khouri.

"Inflation, high interest rates, increased costs, and strict underwriting conditions are driving many property owners to rely on their property managers to develop ways to triumph through these challenges.

“Innovative yet experienced firms like WNPM are rising to the occasion and creating effective operating strategies that help drive owners closer to their business objectives.”

The assignment also reflects WNPM’s deep expertise in managing apartment communities, office, and retail properties throughout the Western United States, Khouri adds.

“The Western National team has an ownership mentality that enables us to align seamlessly with what today’s property owners are seeking, delivering on their investment metrics while always treating each property as our own,” says Khouri.



“This approach sets us apart from other management companies and draws discerning companies like Metonic Real Estate Solutions to us time and again.”

Millennium Apartments is situated in the heart of the Coachella Valley, a region known for its music festivals that generate more than $600 million annually.

The region is experiencing rising home prices and sluggish increases in single-family home inventory, creating an ideal market for continued multifamily demand.

Kassie Inness

“Western National’s decades-long track record as a trusted multifamily property manager across Southern California gives them unique insight into the market that benefits us as clients,” says Kassie Inness, President of Metonic Real Estate Solutions.

 “In an age when many property management firms are relying primarily on self-guided tours and AI to replace people, Western National’s human-centric approach is welcome and distinguishes them from others in the market.”

Ideally located amidst a thriving cultural and recreational scene, Millennium Apartments is situated close to Acrisure Arena, which offers year-round concerts and sporting events; Joshua Tree National Park; art galleries; numerous fine dining establishments and local eateries; and a variety of entertainment and shopping venues to provide access to the ultimate desert lifestyle.

The community features studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment homes with contemporary finishes and smart-home technology, private patios, stainless-steel appliance suites, quartz countertops, plush carpeting in bedrooms, open concept floorplans, and direct-access garages.

Common-area amenities at the property include a clubhouse, resort-style saltwater swimming pool, first-class fitness center with private yoga studio and outdoor exercise lawn, activity park, pet park, three conference rooms, a business center, coworking spaces, package lockers and electric vehicle charging stations.

Opening late summer, Millennium Apartments is located at 74699 Technology Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211.

 

 

Contacts:

 

Sophia Reznicek or Lexi Astfalk

The Smart Agency, Inc.

(949) 438-6262

sreznicek@thesmartagency.com

 

www.metonic.net.

https://www.wnpmapartments.com/.

 

CrossMarc Services Negotiates $1.11 Million Sale of Office Building In Key South Orlando Office/Industrial Park

 

Brian K. Watson

ORLANDO, FL  --  CrossMarc Services, LLC,  one of the Southeast’s fastest growing commercial real estate firms, recently completed the $1,11 million sale of a 7,700 square foot office building at 7335 Lake Ellenor Drive in south Orlando.

 Brian K. Watson, CCIM, Vice President of Sales and Leasing at CrossMarc negotiated the owner user sale  representing the seller MK Development Group, LLC of Winter Park.


The Phoenix Property Group, LLC purchased the two-story building constructed in 1984 on a 0.63 acre site. Phoenix will be occupying  the entire building for its own operations, according to Watson.

 Barbara L. Correa with US Realty Hub, LLC represented the buyer, an established company that revitalizes properties throughout the state.    

 

About CrossMarc Services

 

Founded in 2020, Winter Park-based CrossMarc Services specializes in commercial real estate services, including advisory, investment, brokerage and property management.  

 

Clientele ranges from private clients and corporations to large institutional companies.

 

Contacts:


Brian K. Watson, CCIM, MBA

 Vice President of Sales and Leasing

 CrossMarc Services, LLC,

407-794-9393 or bwatson@crossmarcservices.com

 

John Crossman, CCIM, CRX,

President

CrossMarc Services, LLC, 

 1011 N. Wymore Rd.

Winter Park, FL 32789 -

407-794-9393 or jcrossman@crossmarcservices.com

 

Beth Payan,

Managing Director

Larry Vershel Communications;

407-461-3781

 beth@larryvershel.com

 

  www.crossmarcservices.com

 

 

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Ware Malcomb Names Michael Cody Firmwide Specialty Practice Leader for Industrial Cold & Food Sector

Michael Cody,
  

IRVINE, CA – Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, has named Michael Cody, Director, Industrial Cold & Food (ICF), has been named Practice Leader for its Industrial Cold & Food business sector across the Americas.

“Michael provides leadership in the design and development of cold storage and food-grade buildings, is a business development rockstar and a great mentor and leader for his teams,” said Cameron Trefry, Regional Vice President. “We are excited for the future of our ICF business as Michael takes the reigns as Practice Leader.”


 Cameron Trefry,

Cody has developed a wealth of architectural knowledge throughout his 33 years working in the field. Since joining Ware Malcomb in 2017, Cody has been an integral member of the ICF practice group and serves as Director, Industrial Cold & Food team in the firm’s Oak Brook office. 

Cody earned a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the Illinois Institute of Technology. He is involved in his community through volunteer work on behalf of the DuPage chapter of Habitat for Humanity.


Contacts:

 Rachel Devany

VP Public Relations

 KCOMM for Ware Malcomb

Maria Rodgers,

Director,

PR & Communications,

 949.660.9128,

 mrodgers@waremalcomb.com

 

Sean Boswell,

PRSpecialist, 

949.660.9128, 

sboswell@waremalcomb.com

  

Keyes/Illustrated Luxury Report: South Florida High-End Single-Family Market Outperforms Condominium Sector in Q2 2024

 

Christina Pappas


 

Miami-Dade County records gains in $1 million-and-up transactions in both categories

 

MIAMI, FL and PALM BEACH, FL, July 24, 2024 – South Florida’s luxury residential market saw separation between the single-family and condominium sectors during the second quarter of 2024, according to The Keyes Company and Illustrated Properties’ new Luxury Real Estate Market Report.

All territories covered in the quarterly report posted year-over-year gains in $1 million-and-up single-family transactions.

The tremendous growth comes after a period of incredible wealth migration to Florida, which added $75+ billion in net wealth gain since 2020, according to IRS data.

The state also gained 1.4 million new tax filers in the same period, many of whom became buyers in South Florida’s high-end markets and zip codes.

Across Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach counties, the Treasure Coast and Southwest Florida, luxury single-family sales jumped from 3,117 in the second quarter of 2023 to 3,476 in the second quarter of 2024 – an 11.5% increase.

The region’s condo sector had a 4.7% decline in $1 million-and-up transactions, from 1,411 to 1,345. The average sales price rose year-over-year for both sectors, however, with a 6.8% jump in the average luxury single-family price to $2.66 million and a 5.9% increase to $2.43 million for condos.

“The luxury single-family sector is benefitting from four consecutive quarters of year-over-year transaction growth,” Keyes President Christina Pappas said.

“That market segment remains largely unaffected by short-term economic challenges. High-end condo pricing continues to rise despite the drop in overall sales, which bodes well for sellers and developers of new product in a tight market.”

Mike Pappas 

“We are back to a real - and healthy - luxury market in South Florida,” Keyes/Illustrated CEO Mike Pappas said.

 “The pandemic-era frenzy elevated our region’s global stature in a way that will permanently benefit the high-end market, but we are now in a more balanced position that gives buyers and sellers equal comfort going forward.”

 


Contacts:


Eric Kalis and Daniel Benjamin,

 BoardroomPR

ekalis@boardroompr.com or

 dbenjamin@boardroompr.com

954-370-8999

 

 

Higher education expert Krista Trofka returns to JLL

 

 Krista Trofka 

 DENVER, CO, July 24, 2024 – JLL announced Krista Trofka has re-joined JLL as Vice President for its Higher Education Advisory business, which is part of its Government and Education division.

 

Trofka will lead strategy and client development efforts for higher education nationally, providing key leadership for growth planning and engaging with the market to continue building on JLL’s brand in advisory services.

 

Based in Denver, Trofka has amassed more than 15 years of experience working across planning and development. 


Bob Hunt

She will work closely with Bob Hunt, Group Managing Director for JLL’s Government and Education division, and Lindsay Stowell, Executive Vice President and National Education Advisory leader. 

 

“We are excited to welcome Krista back to JLL,” said Stowell. “She possesses a deep understanding of the key issues currently facing higher education institutions and will help steer real estate, facilities and finance leaders toward actionable solutions."

 

Trofka comes back to JLL from DLR Group, an integrated design firm. She also founded and led her own firm that provided consulting services tailored to the real estate, architecture and construction industries. 


Lindsay Stowell
 

While previously at JLL, she worked with the Project and Development Services (PDS) business and focused on real estate strategy solutions for government and education clients in Colorado.

 

For more news, videos and research resources, please visit JLL’s newsroom. 

 

For more news, videos and research resources, please visit JLL’s newsroom.


CONTACT

 

Kimberly Steele

PR, Work Dynamics,

Industries, and Project and Development Services

JLL

T +1 713 852 3420

M +1 832 244 9994

JLL.com

 us.jll.com/education.

Sunday, July 21, 2024

JLL arranges $28 million sale and financing of Pacific Northwest seniors housing community in Vancouver, Washington

Van Mall Retirement, a 191-unit senior living community
 located in the Portland, OR, suburb of Vancouver, Washington.

BOSTON, MA –  JLL Capital Markets has arranged the $28 million sale of Van Mall Retirement, a 191-unit senior living community located in the Portland, Oregon, suburb of Vancouver, Washington.

Jay Wagner
JLL represented the seller, Lytle Enterprises, and procured the buyer, a regional Pacific Northwest owner and operator. In addition, JLL procured acquisition financing from a regional bank on behalf of the buyer.

 

The JLL Capital Markets team was led by Senior Managing Directors Jay Wagner, Rick Swartz and Aaron Rosenzweig, Senior Director Alanna Ellis, and Directors Dan Baker and Dean Ferris.

 

Van Mall is located at 7808 NE 51st St., adjacent to the Vancouver Mall and approximately 10 minutes from Downtown Vancouver and Portland International Airport. 


Rick Swartz

Additionally, the property is conveniently located close to Interstate 205, State Route 500 and Interstate 5, providing access to the greater Vancouver and Portland area.

 

Originally constructed in 1989 and expanded in 1994, Van Mall offers both independent and assisted living units available in one- and two-bedroom layouts. All of the units are pet-friendly, and residents have access to an on-site theater, salon and barbershop, fitness center, activity and games room, arts and crafts studio, library and bistro.

 

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


Alanna Ellis

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.


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

For more news, videos and research resources, please visit JLL’s newsroom.

 

About Lytle Enterprises

 

With a long history of leadership and having been at the forefront of the senior housing industry for over four decades, Lytle Enterprises is well-respected in the senior housing industry.

 

Continuing to explore ways to improve the lives of their residents is a cornerstone of Lytle Enterprises. The company’s innovation led the way in the introduction of hotel-style design and amenities, health and wellness programs, travel and concierge services, restaurant-style dining, and other senior-focused services that are commonplace throughout the industry today.


 Dan Baker 
Lytle Enterprises helped define the best in senior living and continues to influence the design and operation of retirement communities. The company is committed to the highest standards for its residents, partners, and investors.

 

About JLL

 

For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties.

 

 A Fortune 500® company with annual revenue of $20.8 billion and operations in over 80 countries around the world, our more than 108,000 employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise.


 

Dean Ferris.
Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM.

 

 JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated..

 

Contact:

 

 Kristen Murphy,

 Director, Public Relations

Phone: +1 617 848 1572

Email: Kristen.Murphy@jll.com

 jll.com