New industrial leasing activity remains robust in Q2 2023

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New industrial leasing activity remained robust in Q2 2023, totaling 11.5 million square feet, according to recent statistics from Cushman & Wakefield.

“Demand for industrial real estate in Dallas remains strong despite the slowing economy, as evidenced by the recent big deals by Southwire and Dollar General,” said David Eseke, executive managing director and industrial tenant advisory and leasing leader for the Dallas office. “The manufacturing, aerospace and defense as well as food/beverage industries continue to be some of the most active tenant segments in the market. With the continued population growth in the DFW market, we expect absorption to continue at 2019 levels or above.”

Net absorption totaled 3.5 million square feet for the quarter with notable move-ins including Hayes Company (904,495 square feet), Kenco (489,310 square feet) and LL Flooring (457,363 square feet) (Note: Cushman & Wakefield defines absorption as when the tenant takes occupancy.)

“On the supply side, the under-construction number continues to fall as projects deliver. Most of the new product is of the bulk variety and is focused mostly in South Dallas, East Dallas and Alliance. New starts in these submarkets are unlikely but there are several smaller infill developments in core submarkets that will be kicked off later this year,” Eseke added.

The market currently has 70.0 million square feet of industrial space under construction. Development activity is focused on South Dallas (13.4 million square feet), Alliance (12.5 million square feet) and East Dallas (million square feet). During Q2 2023, 13.3 million square feet of industrial space was delivered.

The overall vacancy rate in DFW totaled 6.8% in Q2. Notable leases include Southwire, (1.07 million square feet), Dollar General (1.0 million square feet) and Kimberly Clark (874,214 square feet).

Woodmont breaks ground on retail center in Fort Worth

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The Woodmont Company is thrilled to announce the beginning of construction for Berkshire Corner at 9937 Blue Mound Road, a highly anticipated 12,002 square-foot shopping center in Fort Worth. Held on June 22nd, the ground breaking ceremony marked a significant milestone for the development and showcased the exciting future ahead for the community.

Berkshire Corner is poised to become a vibrant hub of commerce, featuring establishments such as Jersey Mike’s Subs, Blue Mound Nail Spa, Blue Mound Liquor, Mynt Barbershop, and ProSmiles Dental; leases negotiated by Woodmont agents Jake McCoy and Jack Mock. The successful groundbreaking ceremony signifies the start of construction for Berkshire Corner, as it progresses to deliver a comprehensive selection of amenities and experiences to meet the evolving needs of the north Fort Worth community that will also service areas of Haslet and Saginaw, Texas.

The groundbreaking ceremony took place at the future site of Berkshire Corner, located at 9937 Blue Mound Road, and gathered esteemed guests, community leaders, valued partners and future tenants. The event celebrated the positive impact this development will have on the local economy and community, as well as the diverse range of services it will offer.

Cinnamon Shore announces new luxury resort amenities at master-planned community on Mustang Island

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Cinnamon Shore, the first New Urban vacation community on the Texas Gulf Coast, announced an array of new resort-style, luxury, family-friendly amenities, with many slated to break ground this summer. The new attractions will enhance the growing village of Cinnamon Shore South, the community’s 147-acre sister property that began development five years ago, and include a vibrant town square with a stage, spa, and robust retail and dining district, intimate neighborhood pools, a fitness center, sports facilities, an indoor-outdoor event venue, a dog park and scenic outdoor social gathering areas.

Cinnamon Shore South will offer the following new amenities, with some scheduled to break ground this summer and fall:

  • Playtime sports courts, offering two pickle ball courts, half-court basketball, a shaded viewing area, a water station and a fenced-in grassy space where younger kids can play tag and other games.
  • Neighborly square pool, a shaded, private pool with tropical landscaping, bubbling fountain, an over-the-pool water walkway, palm-shaded nook for hammocks, a firepit, lounge chairs set in the shallow water area, pergolas, tables and chairs for picnic lunches and socializing, and shower and bathroom facilities. 
  • New event venue, a beautifully landscaped structure for indoor-outdoor celebrations and festivities, from weddings and family reunions to business meetings and private dining experiences.
  • Another neighborhood pool with fitness center, surrounded by pergolas, palms, lounge chairs, residential cottages, and homes.
  • Coastline fire lounge, a new park and gathering spot.
  • South dog park, a destination for dog walkers with plenty of grassy space to play, along with shade and benches for owners to watch the fun.
  • Tailwind Park, a lush garden for homeowners and guests, offering breathing room and a place to visit, relax and play. Visitors will be able to cozy up around the firepit, chat under sunshades or bistro lighting at twilight, or walk pebbled paths toward the Gulf or community pools.
  • New pavilions, set on the lake’s shoreline to offer shaded places to prep fishing tackle or rest after an afternoon stroll and to create new, scenic, pedestrian-friendly streetscapes.
  • Sundown Court, a paved pedestrian-friendly plaza that will connect residences and two lakes along a central corridor, featuring five beautifully planned park spaces and cozy plazas lined with reading benches, bistro tables, shade trees and a community fire pit.

South Town Square is slated to break ground in 2024, a project of award-winning Kimmel Studio Architects from Annapolis, Maryland. With extensive experience in waterfront properties along the Chesapeake Bay, the company is planning this 100,000-plus-square foot town hub, set along the west side of the village’s primary lake and centered around a waterfront stage, green space, and a boardwalk with a walkable connection to the entire community.

Currently at Cinnamon Shore South, the coastal lifestyle centers on more than 15 acres of lakes; more than a mile of lakeside decks and pavilions; three, two-way dune crossovers for convenient private beach access; and an infinity pool framed by cabanas, fountains, fire features, a sunset deck, and food and beverage service from C Bar Too. Plus, homeowners and guests can access all amenities at neighboring Cinnamon Shore North.

Ware Malcomb announces construction is complete on DECISIO Health’s corporate headquarters in Houston

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Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, announced that construction is complete on DECISIO Health, located at 520 Post Oak Blvd. Suite 600, in Houston. Ware Malcomb provided interior architecture and design and branding services for the 15,000-square-foot interior office renovation. 

DECISIO Health is a Houston-based digital health company with a configurable clinical decision support platform designed to aggregate data from electronic health records, in-room medical devices such as monitors and ventilators, and other sources of patient data to present relevant clinical data of the patients’ condition in a set of configurable dashboards.

DECISIO Health, relocated to a new office space designed to enhance employee collaboration and create a thoughtfully designed work environment. The new office space, strategically selected for its suitability and capacity to accommodate DECISIO’s growing team, reflects the company’s commitment to fostering an energized and collaborative work environment. The office design seamlessly combines functional spaces with elements that evoke a techy, fun, speakeasy feel. A neutral, darker color palette paired with ample natural daylight and a variety of textures was chosen to create an engaging space custom designed to align with their company culture.  

Ware Malcomb collaborated closely with DECISIO to bring their new office to life. The team addressed the unique challenges of the project, which included the need for a variety of different workspaces, flexible use of square footage, and a high level of acoustic privacy through the use of multiple types of workstations, multi-use space and high performance acoustic materials.  

Notably, Ware Malcomb’s in house Branding Studio played a pivotal role in the successful outcome of the project by providing custom branded graphics for key spaces within the office. By interpreting the essence of DECISIO’s brand and integrating it throughout the space, the team successfully captured the company’s identity and values.  

Ware Malcomb worked closely on the project with the building owner/developer, Griffin Partners. Headquartered in Houston, Griffin Partners is a commercial real estate investment, development, and property management firm that owns and operates properties throughout Texas, Colorado, Arizona, Utah, Tennessee, and North Carolina. General contracting services for the project were provided by Crest Builders. The tenant was represented by Edward Edson with Colliers and the building was represented by Jill Nesloney with Lee & Associates.  

$255 million credit facility arranged for single-family rental portfolio located across Texas

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JLL Capital Markets has arranged a $255 million credit facility for single-family rental homes located across Texas. Upon close, the facility refinanced an initial portfolio of homes in Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio and Bryan/College Station.

JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, Camillo Properties Ltd. doing business as SimplyHome, to secure the bridge facility through Churchill Real Estate, a vertically integrated real estate investment firm with $6 billion outstanding across more than 60 facilities in its lender finance business as of Q2 2023. SimplyHome is one of the largest private owners of purpose-built SFR in the country, and since inception, SimplyHome has scaled its holdings into 10,000 SFR homes across 100 different neighborhoods.

The JLL Capital Markets Debt Advisory team representing the borrower was led by Senior Managing Director Colby Mueck, Managing Director Matthew Putterman, Director Laura Brown and Analyst Davis Burnett.

United Properties – Austin announces office relocation

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United Properties – Austin announced today that it has relocated its office to the 15th floor of Colorado Tower in the heart of the Historic Warehouse District in downtown Austin.

United Properties, one of the largest real estate investment and development companies in the Midwest, opened its third operating location in Austin in 2020 and has grown to encompass more than 3.2 million sq. ft. of multi-family, mixed-use and industrial space in development. The company was listed among Austin Business Journal’s 2022 Top 10 Developers after being open for only two years.

Aligned with United Properties’ commitment to strategic growth, the office relocation will allow the company to expand business opportunities while continuing to attract top talent.

“We are pleased and excited to relocate to our new office space in the Colorado Tower,” said Victor Young, senior vice president of commercial development and Austin market leader, United Properties. “The move represents our continued commitment to serving our clients at the highest levels and reaffirms our commitment to Austin. The new space reflects the innovative spirit and collaborative culture of United Properties, and strives to make it a great place to work. We look forward to this exciting chapter and to welcoming everyone to our new space.”

Effective immediately, United Properties – Austin is located at 303 Colorado St., Ste. 1500, Austin, TX 78701. The office can be reached directly at (512) 866-6500.