Pulso Capital Acquires Stellar At Palm Aire Build-For-Rent Townhome Community For $21.5 Million

Pulso Capital has acquired Stellar at Palm Aire, a new build-for-rent community consisting of 39 townhomes located in the center of the Palm Aire Country Club in Pompano Beach, Fl., for $21.5 million, or $551,282 per unit. The sale and financing were overseen by Berkadia. Senior Managing Directors Roberto Pesant and Jaret Turkell, along with Director Yoav Yuhjtman, Associate Director Omar Morales and Senior Analyst Jose Mota of Berkadia Miami, marketed the property on behalf of Stellar Communities.

Senior Managing Director Mitch Sinberg, along with Managing Directors Matt Robbins, Scott Wadler and Brad Williamson, and Senior Analyst Michael Basinski of Berkadia Miami arranged the debt on behalf of the buyer. Steeprock provided the $14 million, fixed-rate, five-year loan at a 65% LTV, with full term interest only.

“In a region where for-sale housing has seen prices increase by up to 50% in some cases, Stellar at Palm Aire provides residents with a spacious, new-construction high-end property with private outdoor areas and luxurious finishes at a rent that is attainable,” said Pesant.

“We have a strong belief in the dynamics of the South Florida Market and are actively looking for the right opportunities for our group,” said Maor Benami, co-founder of Pulso Capital Group. “This unique, Class A Built-for-Rent product, coupled with our management capabilities, makes Stellar at Palm Aire a perfect fit for us as we continue to grow our portfolio.”

Effective rent in South Florida rose 25.2% year over year, according to Berkadia Research – driven by an influx of new residents and corporate migrations over the last 12 months.

Located halfway between Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton in a suburban setting west of I-95, Stellar at Palm Aire is the first new construction in the Palm Aire Golf Course community in over 10 years. There are two-bedroom (1,475 square feet), three-bedroom (1,744) and four-bedroom floor plans (1,825 to 1,961) with rents ranging from $3550 a month to $4,350. Townhomes have attached garages. Its location in a peaceful community, surrounded by greenery, golf course views, walking, running & biking trails allows residents to enjoy the calm of suburban living while in close proximity to two of Florida’s main employment hubs. It is just 10 minutes from I-95, five minutes from the Florida Turnpike, and 15-20 minutes from both Downtown Fort Lauderdale and downtown Boca Raton.

Established in 2009, Stellar Communities is a full- service real estate development company with a progressive focus on eco-construction initiatives for residential communities. Since its inception, Stellar has helped over 2,500 families move into the next stage of their lives with a new home. With a deep-rooted commitment to quality and value, Stellar Communities builds inspiring homes and communities with unmatched efficiencies in some of the most highly sought-after coastal, urban, and suburban locations across South Florida.

Established in 2019, Pulso Capital Group, founded by Maor Benami and Salomon Kamkhaji, aims to improve lives while unleashing the total value of assets through conservative underwriting, appropriate financing arrangements, on-time constructions, and diligent property and asset management. The firm is actively focused on increasing its portfolio with value-add to Class A Built-for-Rent multifamily properties.

ALTARA Properties Successfully Oversees Leasing For 4K+ SF Of Retail At Palm Square In Pembroke Pines

ALTARA Properties has successfully overseen the leasing of 4,087 SF of retail at Palm Square in Pembroke Pines on behalf of the landlord, Galium Capital. Little Mikes Pizza leased 1,887 SF at 9843 Pines Blvd and Next Level Taekwondo leased 1,200 SF at 9815 Pines Blvd. Both sides of the transactions were overseen by Demetri Demascus, managing broker of ALTARA Properties. Success Mental Health Services leased 1,000 SF at 9839 Pines Blvd.

Palm Square is a 77,621 SF shopping center in Pembroke Pines, Florida. The property has more than 600 linear feet of prime retail frontage along Pembroke Pines’ a main retail corridor, Pines Boulevard, and over 160,000 people live within a three-mile radius. Tenants include Dunkin’ Donuts, KFC, Sherwin-Williams, and Goldfish Swim School. The property was built in 1987 on eight acres.

ALTARA Properties is a full service real estate company led by Managing Broker Demetri Demascus, who is also co-founder of PROFILEmiami. ALTARA Properties offers both residential and commercial brokerage and marketing services across South Florida with in-house PR, branding and marketing offered to all agents. ALTARA Properties has over $40 million in closed transactions since launching in early 2022.

Bar Invest Group Acquires 358-Unit Pembroke Pines Multifamily For $79.5 Million

Bar Invest Group, led by Herve Barbera, has acquired the 358-unit The Landings at Pembroke Lakes for $79.5 million, roughly $222,000 per unit. The property traded at a reported 4.5% cap rate and was 95% occupied at the time of sale. The seller was Starwood Capital Group who acquired the garden style multifamily property in 2016. The transaction was completed via an Entity Purchase, which involves transferring the LLC which owns the asset and not the deed, which is used in order to avoid paying documentary stamp taxes. The sale was financed with a $52.88 million loan provided by BankUnited NA. The transaction was overseen by Kaya Suarez and Still Hunter with Walker and Dunlop.

The Landings at Pembroke was developed in 1989 and is located on a 26.6 acre site at 10650 Washing St. in Pembroke Pines. The property features seventeen garden-style buildings with units ranging from one to two-bedroom layouts and from 486 square feet to 1,046 square feet. Bar Invest plans to execute a value add strategy and renovate the property by updating the common areas and apartment interiors. Amenities include a fitness center, pool, grill area, tennis and volleyball courts, racquetball, laundry facilities, business center and on-site management.

Over 6 Months Terra Signed Nearly 60,000 Sq.Ft. In New South Florida Retail Leases

Terra has been one of South Florida’s most active in real estate development through the pandemic. Within the last 6 months Terra has signed nearly 60,000 sq.ft. in new retail leases across Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. Newly signed tenants include Verizon Wireless, AT&T Wireless, Mister 01 Pizza, Panda Express, Pilates Zone and more. Terra is a residential and commercial development firm and investment company that enhances neighborhoods to connect people and better the community. Courtelis Company oversees the leasing and property management for Terra’s portfolio. 

“Because COVID-19 has made a tremendous impact on the economy and will continue to reshape the market as we know it, we are committed to listening to our neighbors, collaborating with partners, and creating developments that are naturally woven into the community,” said David Martin, CEO of Terra. “We anticipate a continued need for lifestyle-centered developments that will serve at the pulse of South Florida’s neighborhoods featuring restaurants and retailers, as well as essential services such as grocers and local businesses that cater to the everyday needs of surrounding residents.” 

 “In addition to signing new leases, we’re focused on helping consumers navigate our retail centers in a responsible and efficient manner,” said Rod Castan, president of leasing and management for Courtelis Company. “We’ve provided tenants with access to take-out/short-term parking spaces, ample outdoor seating, cueing areas and temporary signage to increase tenant visibility. Although it’s been a challenging year, the hands-on approach has remained the best way for us to conduct business and maintain relationships with our retailers.”

Terra’s newly signed leases at retail developments in South Florida include: 

• 16000 Pines Market: A 135,000 sq.ft. mixed-use retail development that is now underway and is located in the City of Pembroke Pines. Publix Super Markets is the anchor tenant and has signed a 23,168 sq.ft. lease. Additional leases are signed by Verizon Wireless and Everglades Family Dental.

• Doral Square: Located in the City of Doral is the 150,000 sq.ft. retail center. Ross Dress fo Less is the anchor tenant and has signed a 24,147 sq.ft. lease. An additional lease is signed by Panda Express.

• 2811 Coral Way: Located in Miami is the newly completed mixed-use retail/self-storage development. Businesses with finalized retail leases include Pilates Zone, La Roche Beauty Salon, AT&T Wireless, and dental orthodontics laboratory Arcadlab.

• Pines City Center: Located in the City of Pembroke Pines is the 150,000 square foot mixed-use lifestyle development that spans across 47-acres and is opening their second phase of retail. A 1,525 sq.ft. lease is signed with Mister 01 Extraordinary Pizza that represents the modern pizza chain’s first Broward County location. The development’s first phase included a a Publix Supermarket.

Galium Capital Closes On Palm Square Retail Center In Pembroke Pines For $20.475 Million

Galium Capital, a Miami-based private equity firm, has closed on Palm Square, a 77,621 SF shopping center in Pembroke Pines, Florida. The sales price was $20.475 million and the closing was overseen by Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI).

“Palm square is a true service-oriented neighborhood retail center located in one of the most sought-after markets in South Florida” said Jacques Bessoudo of Galium Capital. “Buying un-anchored “e-commerce proof” retail assets in sound markets is an investment thesis we feel strongly about, and are very excited about this latest acquisition”

Palm Square has more than 600 linear feet of prime retail frontage along Pembroke Pines’ a main retail corridor, Pines Boulevard, and over 160,000 people live within a three-mile radius. Tenants include Dunkin’ Donuts, KFC, Sherwin-Williams, and Goldfish Swim School. The property was built in 1987 on eight acres.

“Palm Square is service-oriented, unanchored retail strip center that at the time of the sale was 96% occupied by free-standing national tenants and prominent inline lessees,” said Jean-Baptiste Ramet of Marcus & Millichap’s Miami office. “The property is positioned within a thriving Broward County submarket just two blocks from the Pembroke Pines City Center and in the midst of newly completed and proposed multifamily, retail and mixed-use development.”

Ramet, Kirk D. Olson, and Drew A. Kristol, IPA senior directors, represented both the seller, Bar Invest, a Miami-based private investment group and the Buyer, Aventura-based Galium Capital. Galium Capital manages over $350 million of commercial property comprised of multifamily, office, and retail product across different national markets. Palm Square is their second retail acquisition in Florida, after The Shoppes at Lake Mary (101 N. Country Club Dr.) was purchased in early 2018. Galium Capital is led by Jacques Bessoudo and Iser Rabinovitz.

Terra Closes on $91 Million Refinancing For Pines Garden at City Center Apartments in Pembroke Pines

Terra, a South Florida-based residential and commercial development firm, has closed on $91 million in financing for its newest multifamily community, Pines Garden at City Center in Pembroke Pines. The firm secured the loan through an affiliate of Mack Real Estate Group. With approximately 40% of its apartments already leased just three months after opening to residents, Pines Garden at City Center is Broward County’s latest example of suburban mixed-use development combining retail and residential uses within one pedestrian-friendly property. Located at 10400 Southwest City Center Boulevard, the recently completed 387-unit luxury rental development is part of Pines City Center, a 47-acre master-planned village featuring approximately 300,000 SF of lifestyle-oriented retail, entertainment and restaurant space including to Publix, Cooper’s Hawk, Outback Steakhouse, West Marine, BurgerFi, Smoothie King, Bento Café, Halal Guys, UFC Gym and a movie theater.

“Our ability to close this significant loan reflects the early leasing success we’ve experienced at Pines Garden, the significant demand for luxury rentals in Pembroke Pines, as well as the strong relationship between Terra and Mack Real Estate Group,” said David Martin, president of Terra. “Our team created a master plan comprising high-end rental homes and lifestyle-centered retail that will service the community’s tenants as well as surrounding residents. The result is a condensed area of development that is introducing a new amenity for Pembroke Pines and maximizing value for the neighborhood.”

Pines Garden at City Center offers one- to three-bedroom garden apartments and two- or three-bedroom townhouses covering 651 to 1,491 SF of living space, as well as private balconies and terraces. Modern-designed residences are equipped with stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops, and protected by hurricane-grade, impact-resistant windows. High ceilings, extra-wide baseboards, custom cabinetry and designer fixtures exhibit an attention to detail usually reserved for custom-built homes. Monthly rents begin at $1,645 for a one-bedroom apartment; $1,795 for a two-bedroom apartment; and $2,256 for a three-bedroom apartment. Two- and three-bedroom townhouses range from $2,475 to $2,845 per month.

Amenities include a two-story Pines Garden Clubhouse, the social center of the neighborhood, which features a state-of-the-art fitness center, children’s playroom and game room, resort-style pool, co-working lounge and coffee bar, outdoor cooking area and other recreational options. There’s a gazebo, a life-size chess board, a dog park, and play spaces that include an enclosed tot-lot area. Gated for privacy and security, Pines Garden offers the beauty and serenity of a nature preserve within walking distance of the urban conveniences of Pines City Center.

Terra Launches Leasing For Their Newest Rental Community, Pines Garden at City Center In Pembroke Pines

Terra has launched leasing at its newest luxury rental development, Pines Garden at City Center, ahead of opening to residents this month. The 387-unit residential community is part of Pines City Center, a 47-acre master-planned village rising within the city of Pembroke Pines. Located just off Pines Boulevard, the two phases of Pines City Center will comprise approximately 300,000 total square feet of lifestyle-oriented retail, entertainment and restaurant space alongside residential apartments. Monthly rents at Pines Garden begin at $1,645 for a one-bedroom apartment; $1,795 for a two-bedroom apartment; and $2,256 for a three-bedroom apartment. Two- and three-bedroom townhouses range from $2,475 to $2,845 per month. Apartments at Pines Garden at City Center are ready for occupancy as of April 2019.

“Pines City Center is a good example of how underutilized land can be brought to life through carefully-planned development that contemplates the right mix of uses,” said David Martin, president of Terra. “In this case, our team created a master plan comprising of high-end rental homes and lifestyle-centered retail that services the community’s tenants as well as surrounding residents. The result is a condensed area of development that is introducing a new amenity for Pembroke Pines and maximizing value for the neighborhood.”

Pines Garden has been designed to be distinctively different from typical residential destinations with a stunning tropical ambience highlighted by lush mature landscaping and contemporary, plantation-influenced architecture. Modern-designed residences will be equipped with stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops, and protected by hurricane-grade, impact-resistant windows. High ceilings, extra-wide baseboards, custom cabinetry and designer fixtures exhibit an attention to detail usually reserved for custom-built homes.

Amenities include a two-story Pines Garden Clubhouse, the social center of the neighborhood, which features a state-of-the-art fitness center, children’s playroom and game room, resort-style pool, co-working lounge and coffee bar, outdoor cooking area and other recreational options. There’s a gazebo, a life-size chess board, a dog park, and play spaces that include an enclosed tot-lot area. Gated for privacy and security, Pines Garden will offer the beauty and serenity of a nature preserve within walking distance of the urban conveniences of Pines City Center.

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