REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT
CIP Real Estate LLC | November 17, 2022
CIP Real Estate has acquired Kennesaw Mountain Business Park, an industrial property in the north Atlanta metro area, for $22.6 million. The 10-acre parcel features two buildings totaling 144,130 square feet.
The business park comprises 18 shallow bay industrial units ranging in size from 3,920 to 18,000 square feet, and the majority of the suites are between 6,000 and 12,000 square feet. The project is currently over 96% occupied.
Due to strong demand and limited supply of small and mid-bay industrial units in the upscale Marietta area, a suburb of Atlanta, CIP expects significant rental increases in the next five years, which will be supported by upgrades to the facility, including improvements to the parking lot and landscaping, along with painting and HVAC upgrades.
“We’re seeing unprecedented industrial demand in the Atlanta metro area, driving low inventory and supporting higher rental rates, Kennesaw Mountain Business Park is a strategic addition to our Atlanta metro portfolio, in a highly desirable location with premier accessibility and demographics.”
-Eric Smyth, CEO of CIP
The Kennesaw project is the newest acquisition in CIP’s growing Atlanta metro portfolio. Just 17 miles away, in Alpharetta, is Mansell Commons, a 223,000-square-foot industrial and flex project. CIP invested nearly $750,000 in capital improvements on Mansell Commons this year. To the east, additional CIP assets include Gwinnett Commons, Brook Hollow Center, Pleasantdale Industrial Park and Perimeter Place Business Park.
CIP’s purchase of Kennesaw Mountain Business Park was funded with $14.69 million in takeback financing from the seller.
About CIP Real Estate LLC
CIP Real Estate LLC is a full-service real estate investment company focused on the acquisition, repositioning, re-branding, and management of industrial assets throughout West Coast, Southeast, and Texas markets. Founded in 1995 and based in Irvine, CA, the company owns and manages approximately 9.5 million square feet of quality properties, with offices in Ontario (CA), Riverside (CA), Hayward (CA), Las Vegas, Charlotte, Atlanta and Dallas.
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REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT
Conning and PEARLMARK | November 11, 2022
Conning, a leading global investment management firm, and Pearlmark Real Estate, L.L.C. (“Pearlmark”), a specialist investment manager of commercial real estate debt and equity strategies, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement for Conning & Company to acquire a majority stake in Pearlmark. Pearlmark will continue to operate autonomously with its investment team led by Stephen Quazzo and Doug Lyons.
“Partnering with Pearlmark is the latest example of our strategy to add best-in-class capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our clients, Pearlmark has extensive real estate knowledge and significant experience successfully working with insurance companies and other institutional clients to help them achieve their real estate investment objectives.”
-Woody Bradford, Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board of Conning
We are excited to collaborate with Conning while continuing to work with our industry partners and clients in providing real estate capital solutions, Conning’s investment and client-oriented culture is a perfect fit for our business, and they are the ideal strategic partner to help us strengthen and grow our platform,said Stephen Quazzo, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Pearlmark.
Founded in 1996, Pearlmark is focused on U.S. mid-cap real estate investments in both equity and debt. This holistic perspective enhances Pearlmark’s approach to sourcing, underwriting, and managing its investments, which drives value for investors. Pearlmark is headquartered in Chicago with additional offices in Denver, Nashville, and New York City.
The transaction is expected to close by early 2023, subject to customary approvals and closing conditions. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP served as a legal advisor to Conning. CenterCap Group, LLC served as financial advisor and Drane & Freyer Limited served as legal advisor to Pearlmark.
ABOUT CONNING
Conning is a leading investment management firm with more than $180 billion in global assets under management as of September 30, 2022. With a long history of serving the insurance industry, Conning supports institutional investors, including insurers and pension plans, with investment solutions, risk modeling software, and industry research. Founded in 1912, Conning has investment centers in Asia, Europe and North America. As of September 30, 2022, represents the combined global assets under management for the affiliated firms under Conning Holdings Limited (CHL) and Cathay Securities Investment Trust Co., Ltd. (SITE). SITE is a separate entity under Cathay Financial Holdings Co., Ltd which is the ultimate controlling parent of all Conning entities. The CHL CEO sits on the Board of SITE and helps oversee the business.
ABOUT PEARLMARK
Pearlmark is a Chicago-based investment firm that targets domestic core, value-add, and opportunistic real estate opportunities via commingled funds, separate accounts, and joint venture structures. Since 1996, Pearlmark has sponsored more than a dozen real estate equity and debt investment programs and completed 565 real estate equity and debt transactions on behalf of investors, representing $5.3 billion in equity capital commitments and over $13.8 billion in gross investment value. Pearlmark is dedicated to creating value for its investors and offers a range of investment opportunities nationwide across various property types (office, industrial, multifamily).
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REAL ESTATE TECHNOLOGY, MORTGAGE AND LENDING
8Twelve Mortgage and Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty | January 31, 2023
On January 30, 2023, 8Twelve Financial Technologies Inc. informed that it has agreed to supply mortgage solutions to Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty (YHSGR), as well as to the company's agents and clients.
The patented INFIN8 platform developed by 8Twelve uses real-time analytics, artificial intelligence, and workflow automation to select the optimal mortgage from the largest marketplace in Canada for bank, alternative, and private mortgage products.
Todd Walters, CEO and Co-Founder, said, "At Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty, we invest in our agents more than any brokerage you will find." He added, "Partnering with 8Twelve fits our model perfectly because we consistently equip our agents with differentiating tools that help them to build their business and dominate in the industry. This partnership ensures that YHSRG realtors have the best tool to secure financing for their deals."
(Source – GlobeNewswire)
When it comes to real estate, YHSGR is the only company in the United States and Canada licensed by the top real estate coach in the two countries, Craig Proctor. That's because only YHSGR agents have access to Craig Proctor's secret business strategies, which have helped more of them become millionaires than any other real estate trainer or coach.
Akber Abbas, President and Chief Information Officer of 8Twelve, remarked, "With rising interest rates and tighter lending requirements, Canadians now more than ever need to know all their home financing options." "This agreement highlights the strength of our service offering in enabling large-scale enterprises to deliver the best financing solutions to their clients," he concluded.
(Source – GlobeNewswire)
About 8Twelve
8Twelve Mortgage Corp., based in Toronto, helps people all over Canada get the money they need for various financial projects, such as refinancing, renewal, debt consolidation, and more. The mission of 8Twelve is to make house ownership a reality for happy Canadians. The organization also provides clients with clear and extensive explanations, regular updates on their loan progress, and the chance to submit feedback throughout the mortgage loan process.
About YHSGR
Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty (YHSGR) was established to become the best place in the real estate industry to work, buy, and sell a property. The company takes great pride in being one of the real estate companies in the country experiencing the most rapid growth. YHSGR assists with every aspect of the real estate transaction, whether one wants to buy or sell a home.
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