REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT
Invesco | February 21, 2022
Invesco Real Estate Income Trust Inc. ("INREIT"), an institutionally managed public non-listed REIT, announced today the acquisition of an industrial property and a grocery-anchored retail property. The combined purchase price was $94 million, bringing the gross assets of the INREIT portfolio to more than $850 million.
There continues to be strong demand for the industrial sector, which is benefiting from both secular and cyclical tailwinds. Investing in industrial properties is a strategic objective for INREIT and we are committed to finding the best ideas within the sector, We continue to have strong convictions that physical retail, such as grocery-anchored properties, have a role to play in portfolios and our approach remains selective when evaluating opportunities."
R. Scott Dennis, President and Chief Executive Officer for INREIT.
INREIT acquired a 95% interest in an industrial warehouse facility in the Columbus metropolitan area, where the market vacancy rate is currently below 2% for bulk distribution space. Built in 2000, the 378,283 square foot distribution facility is 100% leased. The property benefits from proximity to the international airport and rail, allowing for same-day and next-day deliveries throughout much of the country since Columbus is a one-day drive from 60% of the U.S. population.
2919-2999 Lewis Centre Way represents INREIT's fourth industrial investment, deepening its activity in the sector. This industrial asset brings INREIT's industrial portfolio to over $85 million, providing a durable income stream with long-term leases. This acquisition is part of a joint venture with Trident Capital Group.
INREIT acquired a 100% interest in Cortlandt Crossing, a newly constructed, high-quality grocery-anchored shopping center located in Westchester, New York. Built in 2019, the 122,225 square foot grocery center is 95% leased with strong, name brand anchors, including ShopRite and HomeSense, an affiliate of the TJX Companies.
INREIT's approach to the retail sector remains highly selective, with a focus on healthy demographics, high-quality trade areas and defensive grocery-anchored assets.
About INREIT
Invesco Real Estate Income Trust Inc. ("INREIT") is an institutionally managed public non-listed NAV REIT investing in a diversified portfolio of high-quality, income-producing properties located throughout the United States. Its thematic approach to investing focuses on where people consume, live, innovate and connect. INREIT seeks to invest in properties with resilient income and appreciation potential. INREIT expects to diversify its portfolio over time, including on a global basis. INREIT is managed by Invesco Advisers, Inc., a subsidiary of Invesco Ltd. and the registered investment adviser for Invesco Real Estate, the real estate investment center of Invesco Ltd.
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REAL ESTATE TECHNOLOGY
Parque Arauco | March 28, 2022
On March 25th, Parque Arauco, a leader in commercial real estate, announced that its Colombian subsidiary has signed a collaboration agreement with contractor and real estate developer IC Constructora S.A. for developing a multi-family residential property in Bogota, Colombia.
The project, “Proyecto Calle 72,” comprises the development of a residential property with an approximate total GLA of 6,500 m2 and 1,500 m2 of residential and commercial space, respectively. The 7-storey building is slated to house 132 apartments and 111 parking spaces. It will also have amenities like a gym, a game room, laundry room, a BBQ area, and a panoramic rooftop terrace. The construction will begin this year and it is expected to be completed in 2024.
This agreement marks the beginning of our investments in stand-alone properties of an asset class distinct from shopping malls. We believe that multi-family properties will grow strongly in Colombia over the next few years. We are convinced that investing in this type of real estate will contribute to reinforcing our strategic growth and profitability pillars. On the other hand, obtaining expertise in multi-family will allow us to continue developing successful shopping centers in central areas of important cities in the region, densifying and increasing the profitability of these commercial projects. We are actively looking for other multi-family projects in Peru and Colombia that will positively impact our EBITDA in these countries.”
Eduardo Pérez Marchant, General Manager of Parque Arauco International
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REAL ESTATE TECHNOLOGY
Fathom Holdings Inc. | February 11, 2022
Fathom Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: FTHM), a national, technology-driven, end-to-end real estate services platform integrating residential brokerage, mortgage, title, insurance, and SaaS offerings for brokerages and agents, today announced that it has acquired Utah-based iPro Realty Network, a full-service residential real estate brokerage company. The acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive. Other terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
iPro Realty Network is an award-winning real estate brokerage with approximately 435 agents that provides a full range of services for buyers and sellers throughout the state of Utah with market dominance in St. George, Cedar City, Orem, Salt Lake City, Clearfield, and Midway. The company was ranked #94 among independent brokerages according to the 2021 RealTrends 500.
I could not be prouder to have the iPro Realty family join our Fathom family, Utah boasts one of the country's fast-growing real estate markets, and we are pleased to be expanding our geographic presence through iPro, a company that values and strives for excellence. We are also proud to serve alongside iPro's leadership team, who shares our commitment to servant leadership as we build critical mass in existing local markets and expand into new markets across Utah. When we took Fathom public, we made a promise to strategically grow across all 50 states, and we continue to take steps to deliver on that promise."
Josh Harley, Fathom Holdings' Founder and CEO.
Our new Utah agents will have full access to Fathom's proprietary cloud-based software, intelliAgent, along with our powerful LiveBy platform, and will also benefit from having additional Fathom services to offer their clients, including mortgage, title, and insurance services, as we continue to help all our agents grow their businesses."
Samantha Giuggio, Chief Operating Officer for Fathom Realty.
iPro Realty Network generated more than $1.25 billion in residential sales volume in 2021 across more than 2,900 transactions. Like Fathom, iPro Realty Network offered a scalable, flat-fee, 100 percent commission structure.
Our agent-centric philosophy aligns very well with Fathom's servant-leadership culture, putting agents first so they can better serve their communities and clients, We are beyond thrilled to join the Fathom team and are committed to maximizing value by giving agents all the tools and resources they need to help them be more successful, from a feature-rich technology platform, to unbridled training and support, to a very attractive commission structure. It's these attributes that make Fathom a sought-after industry leader that not only helps retain agents but enables them to keep more of their hard-earned commissions, and ultimately continue to drive transactions in the Utah market."
Bill Telford, Founder of iPro Realty Network.
About Fathom Holdings Inc.
Fathom Holdings Inc. is a national, technology-driven, real estate services platform integrating residential brokerage, mortgage, title, insurance, and SaaS offerings to brokerages and agents by leveraging its proprietary cloud-based software, intelliAgent. The Company's brands include Fathom Realty, Dagley Insurance, Encompass Lending, intelliAgent, LiveBy, Real Results, and Verus Title.
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