Thinking ahead, WHLR proactively managed its exposure to volatile capital markets and an inflationary environment. In 2021, the company refinanced all its loans that were set to mature within seven years, garnering the REIT low cost, fixed-rate debt set for the next 10 years. In addition, WHLR’s focus on the service, convenience and necessity retail tenant categories in secondary and tertiary markets has helped shield the company from the impacts of inflation risk, explains Andy Franklin, CEO of WHLR. The company’s 2022 merger with Cedar Realty Trust also helped …
Melville, N.Y. — A&G Real Estate Partners is entertaining offers on 49 David’s Bridal leases throughout the country in its capacity as real estate advisor to the brand, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April of this year. The stores range in size from roughly 5,000 to 15,000 square feet. Transactions must be presented for bankruptcy court approval by June 30. A&G additionally plans to hold an auction in July of a select group of David’s Bridal leases. “Second-generation space is in strong demand nationally for a variety of reasons …
Fairfield, Ohio — Northmarq has secured a $6.1 million loan for the refinancing of a four-building retail portfolio in Fairfield, roughly 25 miles north of Cincinnati. The portfolio, which totals 62,720 square feet across two shopping centers, was 99 percent leased at the time of financing. Built in 1987, Diplomat Village consists of three buildings totaling 50,650 square feet. Kemper Ponds Plaza, built in 2005, totals 12,070 square feet. Noah Juran of Northmarq arranged the fixed-rate, three-year loan with a local bank on behalf of the undisclosed borrower.
Dedham, Mass. — JLL Capital Markets has secured a $190 million loan for the refinancing of Legacy Place, a 675,000-square-foot shopping center located in the Boston suburb of Dedham. Whole Foods, Apple, L.L. Bean and Showcase Cinemas anchor the property. Other tenants at the center include Nike, Athleta, Industrious, Shake Shack, Lululemon, Sephora, Sweetgreen and Yard House. Brett Paulsrud, Henry Schaffer, Hugh Doherty, Chris Angelone and Zach Nitsche of JLL arranged the financing through a two-bank syndicate on behalf of the borrowers, WS Development and Nuveen Real Estate.
Milan Capital Management Receives $12.1 Million Refinancing for Mission Promenade in Metro San Diego
Oceanside, Calif. — Milan Capital Management has received a $12.1 million loan for the refinancing of Mission Promenade, a 105,700-square-foot retail center located in Oceanside, approximately 40 miles northwest of San Diego. Built in 1972 and renovated in 1999, the property was 97 percent leased at the time of financing, to tenants including El Super and dd’s Discounts. Jeff Sause and John Chun arranged the 10-year loan through a regional bank on behalf of the borrower.
Oakland, Calif. — CBRE has arranged a $15 million loan for the refinancing of Lincoln Square Shopping Center in Oakland. Safeway anchors the property, which comprises three buildings with 14 tenant suites. Other tenants at the center include CVS/pharmacy, Peet’s Coffee, Jamba Juice and the UPS Store. Originally built in 1963, the property underwent extensive redevelopment in 2019. Shaun Moothart, Bruce Francis, Doug Birrell and Bob Ybarra of CBRE arranged the non-recourse, 10-year, interest-only loan on behalf of the borrower, a California-based private retail real estate operating company.
Jenkintown, Pa. — Prestige Group has arranged a $20 million loan for the refinancing of an 81,500-square-foot retail and office property in Jenkintown, a northern suburb of Philadelphia. The property comprises a 42,000-square-foot retail building occupied by LA Fitness, a 35,500-square-foot vacant office building and a 4,000-square-foot restaurant. Richard Natow of Prestige Group secured the loan through an undisclosed regional bank. The undisclosed borrower will use a portion of the proceeds to fund capital improvements.
Canton, Ga. — Acadia Realty Trust has received a $36 million loan for the refinancing of Canton Marketplace, a 335,445-square-foot shopping center in Canton, roughly 40 miles north of Atlanta. The property is 95 percent leased to tenants including Dick’s Sporting Goods, Best Buy, T.J. Maxx and pOpshelf. Mike Ryan, Brian Linnihan, Richard Henry and JP Cordeiro of CBRE secured the financing on behalf of Acadia through Voya Investment Management.
Sunrise, Fla. — Dwight Mortgage Trust, an affiliate REIT of Dwight Capital, has provided a $12.8 million bridge loan for Pine Island Plaza, a 104,000-square-foot, grocery-anchored shopping center in Sunrise. The borrower was not disclosed. The South Florida shopping center comprises 21 tenants, including an unnamed national grocer that will open its doors in June.
Dallas — Crow Holdings, through its investment management business Crow Holdings Capital (CHC), has announced a joint venture with an undisclosed global institutional investor focused on retail investment. The $2.6 billion partnership will expand Dallas-based CHC’s investment strategy of acquiring small-format, convenience-oriented open-air shopping centers and was formed through a recapitalization of a $1.8 billion, 173-property portfolio owned by two real estate funds managed by CHC. The platform’s portfolio includes properties located in more than 50 cities across more than 30 states. “We have an incredible opportunity to continue to aggregate …