Disconnects between buyers and sellers, higher interest rates and uncertainty in the market led to a stagnant market for single-tenant retail properties in 2024. Many see an upturn ahead for 2025. Deals are getting done in the net lease sector, just not with the volume or velocity that industry veterans would like to see. Higher interest rates have hampered transactions in most commercial real estate sectors, leading to a slowdown in 1031 transactions, which the net lease sector is extremely dependent upon. Those in the industry are positive about 2025, …
Hayden Spiess
Miami — Development firm Terra has received a total of $291 million in permanent financing for the recently completed first phase of Centro City, a 38-acre mixed-use development located just west of Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood. Phase I comprises 350,000 square feet of retail space, as well as three eight-story multifamily buildings that house 470 market-rate apartment units. JVP Management issued a $187 million loan for the development’s multifamily component, with Hudson Bay Capital issuing a $104 million loan for the retail portion. The funds will be used to pay off …
Henderson, N.C. — Variety Wholesalers Inc. has announced plans to acquire between 200 and 400 Big Lots stores, in the midst of the retailer’s bankruptcy proceedings. North Carolina-based Variety Wholesalers will acquire the stores, which it will operate under the Big Lots brand, through Gordon Brothers Retail Partners. Gordon Brothers has entered into a sale transaction with Big Lots that will enable the transfer of assets — including stores, distribution centers and intellectual property — to other retailers and companies, including Variety Wholesalers. Big Lots first filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy …
Arlington, Texas — STRIVE has brokered the sale of Windsor Terrace Center, a 16,757-square-foot retail center located in Arlington. The property was fully occupied at the time of sale. Hudson Lambert and Harrison Beethe of STRIVE represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction.
Albemarle, N.C. — Legacy Realty Group Advisors has brokered the $19 million sale of Shops at Olive Place, a shopping center located in Albemarle. Tenants at the property, which totals 157,400 square feet, include Hobby Lobby, T.J. Maxx, Ross Dress for Less, Kay Jewelers and Mattress Firm. Jacob Baruch and Daniel Baruch of Legacy represented both the buyer and seller in the off-market transaction.
San Antonio — The Ranier Cos. has brokered the sale of San Antonio Crossing, a 145,819-square-foot shopping center located in San Antonio. The property was fully leased at the time of sale to tenants including Academy Sports & Outdoors, Burlington, Half Price Books, Starbucks Coffee and Torchy’s Tacos. Marcus & Millichap represented the undisclosed buyer in the transaction.
Spanaway, Wash. — SimonCRE has acquired an 89,002-square-foot retail center located in Spanaway, with plans to redevelop the property. Plans for the center include the addition of a grocery anchor, as well as other new tenants. According to SimonCRE, redevelopment efforts at the property will be focused on updating existing structures.
Seattle — Nordstrom Inc. (NYSE: JWN) has signed a definitive agreement with the Nordstrom family and Mexican omnichannel retailer El Puerto de Liverpool SAB de CV (Liverpool) in a deal that will take the fashion department store giant private. The all-cash transaction is valued at $6.25 billion. Erik, Pete and Jamie Nordstrom, along with other members of the Nordstrom family, and Liverpool plan to acquire all the outstanding common shares of Nordstrom that they do not already beneficially own. The deal would give the Nordstrom family a majority ownership stake (50.1 …
San Mateo, Calif. — Cohen & Steers Income Opportunities REIT (CNSREIT) and Sterling Organization have acquired Bridgepointe Shopping Center, a 231,700-square-foot retail center in San Mateo. Tenants at the property, which was fully leased at the time of sale, include Total Wine & More, Nordstrom Rack, Ross Dress for Less and Marshalls. This marks the third joint-venture acquisition for CNSREIT and Sterling.
Austin, Texas — Presidium will break ground on the next phase of The Row, a 314-acre mixed-use project in Austin. Featuring a 6,250-square-foot freestanding restaurant site and 22,000 square feet of additional retail space, this phase will be developed in partnership with PentaGrowth Capital and a subsidiary of Biolink Capital. The project team will include architect Chioco Design, landscape architect Blacksmith Collaborative and civil engineer KFM Engineering & Design, as well as LandDesign, Leap!, Bay MEP, HWA Parking and O’Brien Architects. Asterisk Design will oversee renaming and rebranding for the development, …