Santa Ana, Calif. — Ready Capital has closed a $20.2 million for a 60,000-square-foot Class B retail neighborhood center in Santa Ana. The non-recourse, floating-rate loan features a 24-month term, one extension option and flexible prepayment. Additionally, the loan includes a facility to provide future funding for capital expenditures and tenant leasing costs. The undisclosed sponsor will use loan proceeds to pay off existing debt while continuing to make cosmetic upgrades and leasing tenants at market rents.
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JLL Brokers $1.7 Million Sale of Property Net Leased to Starbucks in Hammond, Indiana
Hammond, Ind. — JLL Capital Markets has brokered the $1.7 million sale of a 2,100-square-foot property net leased to Starbucks in Hammond near Chicago. Constructed in 2019, the single-tenant building features a drive-thru. It is located at 906 Indianapolis Blvd. Alex Sharrin and Nicholas Kanich of JLL represented the seller, Luke Land LLC. A Maryland-based private buyer purchased the asset in a 1031 exchange.
Simon Property Group to Acquire Majority Interest in Taubman Centers for $3.6 Billion
Indianapolis — Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) has agreed to acquire an 80 percent interest in Taubman Centers Inc. (NYSE: TCO), a Michigan-based retail owner-operator, for approximately $3.6 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Simon is buying all of Taubman’s common stock at a price of $52.20 per share in an all-cash deal. The transaction is expected to close in mid-2020. The purchase price represents a 51 percent premium over Taubman’s closing price of $34.67 per share Friday, Feb. 7. Taubman’s existing debt, which Simon will assume, was factored …
Temecula, Calif. — Poincare Group has purchased Bel Villaggio I-II and Bel Villaggio III, two adjacent retail assets in Temecula. San Diego-based Pathfinder Partners sold the properties $26.1 million. Situated on more than 16.3 acres, the properties are located at 41501 and 41221-41493 Margarita Road, adjacent to Costco and Promenade Temecula. Kirk Brummer, Sean Heitzler and Philip D. Voorhees of CBRE’s National Retail Partners-West represented the seller in the deal.
Furniture Mall of Texas to Open 95,000-Square-Foot Store at Shops at Tech Ridge in Austin
Austin, Texas — Furniture Mall of Texas will open a 95,000-square-foot store at Shops at Tech Ridge, a 519,354-square-foot retail power center in Austin. The opening is scheduled for this summer. Lance Morris and P.J. Kaminer of The Retail Connection represented the landlord, RD Management, in the lease negotiations. The store will be the company’s third. Other tenants at Shops at Tech Ridge include Floor & Décor, Fitness Connection, Conn’s HomePlus, Ross Dress for Less, Burke’s Outlet and PetSmart. The company will occupy a space formerly leased to Target.
Gerdom Realty Negotiates Two Retail Leases at Shopping Center in Sterling Heights, Michigan
Sterling Heights, Mich. — Gerdom Realty & Investment has negotiated two retail leases at Brookside Shopping Center in Sterling Heights. Rehab Without Walls outpatient clinic leased a 3,200-square-foot space and Luma’s Fashion and Alteration leased 1,600 square feet. Only one 10,220-square-foot space remains available for lease at the Planet Fitness-anchored center. Michael Murphy and Tjader Gerdom of Gerdom represented the undisclosed landlord in the new leases.
Direct Retail Partners Purchases 417,167-Square-Foot Shopping Center in Central Texas
Harker Heights, Texas — Direct Retail Partners has purchased Market Heights Shopping Center, a 417,167-square-foot property in Harker Heights. Direct Retail Partners originally developed Market Heights when the company operated as Direct Development. Market Heights is situated on 62.2 acres at 201 E. Central Expressway, 10 miles east of Fort Hood. The property was 89 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including Cinemark, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Barnes & Noble, Ross Dress for Less, Old Navy, Petco, Ulta Beauty and Bed Bath & Beyond. Adam Howells of JLL …
Woodbridge, Va. — Alto Real Estate Funds has acquired Prince William Square, a 232,957-square-foot shopping center in Woodbridge, for $37.9 million. The property was 89 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including Ross Dress for Less, Mom’s Organic Grocer, dd’s Discounts, Ashley Furniture, Harbor Freight Tools and Jo-Ann Fabrics. Prince William Square is situated at 14200-14520 Smoketown Road, 27 miles southwest of downtown Washington, D.C. Morgan Stanley provided the buyer with a $25 million acquisition loan that offers a seven-year term and a fixed interest rate. Walker …
DRA Advisors, RCG Ventures Sells 180,960-Square-Foot Retail Center in Western Tennessee
Jackson, Tenn. — A partnership between DRA Advisors and RCG Ventures has sold West Towne Commons, a 180,960-square-foot retail center in Jackson. The property was 97 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including TJ Maxx, Five Below, Dollar Tree, Petco, Stein Mart and Office Max. Academy Sports + Outdoors, Kroger and Target shadow-anchor the site, which is situated at 41 Stonebrook Place, seven miles north of downtown Jackson. Jim Hamilton, Brad Buchanan and Mike Allison of JLL represented the seller in the transaction. An affiliate of Yale …
JLL Brokers $25 Million Sale of Grocery-Anchored Retail Center in Lumberton, New Jersey
Lumberton, N.J. — JLL has brokered the $25 million sale of Cross Roads Plaza, a 99,650-square-foot retail center in Lumberton, an eastern suburb of Philadelphia. A 70,818-square-foot ShopRite grocery store anchors the property, along with a Wawa convenience store and a Wells Fargo bank. Chris Munley, James Galbally, Jose Cruz and Colin Behr of JLL represented the seller, a partnership between Madison International Realty and SITE Centers Corp. Medipower Public Co. Ltd. purchased the asset.