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CBRE arranges sale of office showroom across from Globe Life Field in Arlington

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CBRE announced the sale of Stadium Drive, a 68,485-square-foot two-building office showroom project located at 801-803 Stadium Drive in Arlington, Texas.

Thurston Witt and Johnny Dunn with CBRE arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, DSW Stadium Properties, LP, to an undisclosed buyer.

Ideally located across from Globe Life Field in the middle of Arlington, the property is well positioned for a vertical redevelopment with flexible Entertainment District Overlay zoning. The property is in the middle of Arlington’s entertainment corridor with two professional sports teams stadium (AT&T Stadium for the Dallas Cowboys and Globe Life Field for the Texas Rangers), two Six Flags theme parks, Texas Live!, and several restaurants, shopping centers, museums and entertainment venues.

Portside Logistics Center in Houston complete

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Stream Realty Partners has completed Portside Logistics Center, a one-million-square-foot industrial project in the highly sought-after Southeast Houston (Port) industrial submarket.

The national commercial real estate firm offering an integrated platform of services developed the Class AA, two-building industrial project in a joint venture with Principal Asset Management. Immediate occupancy is now available for users from 122,971 square feet to over one million square feet.

Portside Logistics Center is located at 4838 and 4908 Borusan Road in Baytown, Texas. The speculative industrial development offers immediate access to Grand Parkway (State Highway 99), Interstate 10, Highway 225, and Highway 146, allowing expedited access to Port Houston’s two container terminals–Barbour’s Cut and Bayport.

Portside Logistics Center offers multiple configurations with an expandable 760,000 square-foot cross-dock building and a flexible 260,000-square-foot front-load building which will offer a 40-foot clear height and 36-foot clear height, respectively. Both buildings were developed to the highest standards, featuring speculative office space, LED warehouse lights, a white-boxed interior warehouse, and fully fenced and secured truck courts. The project is seeking LEED certification.

The project broke ground in Q3 2022. Corporate neighbors include Ikea, Walmart, The Home Depot, Niagara Bottling, and Floor & Decor. Kyle Fletcher assisted in the development management of Portside. Robinson, Senior Director Tyler Wellborn, and Director Craig McKenna provided oversight on the ground-up development of the facility. Tyler Maner and Jeremy Lumbreras will serve as leasing agents for the project.

Anthem breaks ground on multifamily community in Garland

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Anthem Development, a Beck Ventures Company, broke ground on the first phase of redevelopment for the new Transit-Oriented District surrounding Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s (DART) Lake Ray Hubbard Station in Garland. This first phase includes the development of Lofts iThirty, a 340-unit, $64 million Class-A multifamily project located at 6302 Greenbelt Parkway. The initial opening of Lofts iThirty is scheduled for Q4 of 2024.

Anthem’s rezoning effort, in conjunction with DART, Wal-Mart, Kimley Horn, and the City of Garland, took over 18-months and the first phase of this mixed-use project was permitted last month. The rezoning project was awarded by the American Planners Association for its innovative approach. The final study ultimately calls for the redevelopment of the DART station, as well as two adjacent retail & hospitality pad sites that are currently being marketed.

Lofts iThirty will feature five, four-story buildings with amenities including two resort style pools, pet spa, park, game room, coffee bar, remote-work sky-lounge, outdoor kitchens, elevator access, climate-controlled corridors, and two 24-hour fitness centers totaling over 3,500 square feet. The community is conveniently located adjacent to Interstate 30, less than 15 minutes from Downtown Dallas. Additionally, Lofts iThirty was designed to be pedestrian-friendly and sits across from Duck Creek Trail, as well as a variety of shopping, dining, & entertainment options, and will offer short commutes to major employers.

Anthem exclusively engaged Nova Capital to arrange financing for the development of the project with Bank OZK, and ultimately secured co-investment from an institutional joint venture equity partner with over $6 billion in capital under management.

Entertainment company signs 25,000-square-foot lease at retail center in Fairview

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The Woodmont Company is pleased to announce the lease agreement between Larks Entertainment and Fairview Town Center. This deal, brokered by The Woodmont Company on behalf of Larks Entertainment, brings an exciting 25,000 square-foot entertainment center, cocktail bar, and chef-inspired restaurant to the heart of Fairview.

Larks Entertainment, known for its commitment to delivering unforgettable entertainment experiences, is set to redefine leisure and recreation in Fairview. This entertainment venue will be located at 351 Town Place, Fairview, Texas, and is poised to become a prime destination for individuals and families alike.

With a projected opening date of December 2023, Larks Entertainment aims to bring an unparalleled level of fun, excitement, and nostalgia to the area. Combining the charm of classic games with cutting-edge attractions, Larks Entertainment offers an extraordinary atmosphere where shuffleboard reigns supreme and a wide range of entertainment options cater to all ages.

In addition to the Fairview location, Larks Entertainment has ambitious plans for expansion. The company is proud to announce the opening of new venues in Nashville and Kansas City in 2024, further solidifying its presence in the entertainment industry. Moreover, Larks Entertainment is actively pursuing franchising opportunities, with negotiations underway for locations in Florida, Massachusetts, Georgia, Ohio, Texas, and California.

In the lease negotiations, Joseph Williams represented the tenant, Larks Entertainment, while Walt Davis of Lincoln Property Company represented the landlord.

Marcus & Millichap arranges sale of triple net lease BioLife in Dallas

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Marcus & Millichap announced the sale a 14,150-square foot net lease property located in Harker Heights, Texas.

Senior Managing Directors Austin Weisenbeck, and Sean R. Sharko, and Associate Daniel Chumbley had the exclusive listing to market the property on behalf of the seller, a limited liability company.  The buyer, a private investment group, was secured and represented by Weisenbeck and Sharko. Tim Speck assisted in closing this transaction.

Situated at 875 W Central Texas Expressway in Harker Heights, Texas, this 14,150-square foot BioLife property stands prominently positioned conveniently off U.S. Highway 190, where a substantial flow of 53,619 vehicles per day passes. The property boasts a triple net lease with 14 years remaining and a Takeda Pharmaceuticals guarantee.

Newmark completes sale and financing of 336-unit multifamily asset in Round Rock

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Newmark has completed the sale and financing of The Warner, a 336-unit core multifamily asset located in Round Rock, Texas. The property was 95% occupied at the time of sale and traded from the developer, an affiliate of real estate development and investment firm Stanmore Partners, to Harbor Group International, a global real estate investment manager.

Newmark Multifamily Capital Markets Vice Chairman Patton Jones and Managing Director Andrew Dickson represented the seller in the transaction. Executive Managing Directors Henry Stimler, Bill Weber and Matt Mense, Senior Managing Director Ari Schwartzbard and Director Daniel Sarsfield of Newmark’s Debt, Equity and Structured Finance team helped arrange the financing on behalf of the buyer.

Built in 2022, The Warner features fully air-conditioned corridors and elevator access to all units. Community amenities include a resort-style pool, gaming and fitness lawns, an expansive clubhouse, private co-working spaces and a 24-hour athletic club. Apartment homes average 901 square feet and feature one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans.

Located at 2670 S. AW Grimes Boulevard, The Warner boasts a prime location along the Texas Innovation Corridor anchored by Austin’s Silicon Hills and San Antonio’s biotech industry, which has experienced major population and economic growth over the past decade. Additionally, The Warner is proximate to a strong future medical presence, with 730,000 square feet of medical space underway just 15 minutes from the property. Residents further benefit from city-wide connectivity via IH-35, SH-45 and SH-130.

According to Newmark Research, multifamily demand across the U.S. projects to advance even further in 2023, reaching the highest levels since Q3 of 2021 and well above the long-term average. New supply will also significantly increase, with nearly 550,000 units expected to be delivered in 2023 and an all-time high of nearly 588,000 in 2024.