The Allen Morris Company, Xenel International and Principal Real Estate Investors Close On $57.2 Million Construction Loan For Osceola County Multifamily Development

The Allen Morris Company, Xenel International U.S.A. and Principal Real Estate Investors have closed on a $57.2 million construction loan for The Maxwell at Xentury City, a 311-unit multifamily development located in Osceola County. The loan is being provided by Regions Bank. The Maxwell at Xentury City broke ground in September and has a completion date set for the second quarter of 2024. The General Contractor for the project is Deangelis Diamond.

It will be the first residential phase of a larger 200-acre mixed-use development in Xentury City that will offer live, work, play offerings like first-class dining, entertainment, and now, a residential offering.

The 293,000 square feet community will contain five garden-style buildings with a total of 311 residential units and features world-class amenities throughout. The project site is adjacent to the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center.

“We are very pleased to expand our relationship with Regions Bank for the construction loan of The Maxwell – Regions was steadfast throughout the process and provided a strong execution for the partnership,” said Spencer Morris, President of the Allen Morris Company.

“We are proud to be the Allen Morris Company’s lending partner to start construction on a project that will transform the area into a thriving multifamily destination,” adds Mercedes Montalvo, Senior Vice President, of Regions Bank.

“From our early conversations with Allen Morris, Principal Real Estate Investors gained a lot of confidence in being culturally aligned along with Allen Morris’ ability to execute on The Maxwell development plan. We have been watching this area of Orlando evolve and are excited to partner with the team they’ve put together as well as the opportunity to extend our relationship with Regions. Principal believes in the strong fundamentals within this market and looks forward to delivering a first-class multi-family community.” adds Rob Klinkner, Managing Director for Principal Real Estate Investors.

Dwell Design Studio, an award-winning architecture, planning and interior design firm, and Shim Studios as interior designer will spearhead the project.

The Maxwell at Xentury City is close to all the theme parks including Disney World and Universal Studios and has developed a major transportation network to access the site. The site is also 30 minutes from Downtown Orlando and 20 minutes from Orlando International Airport.

Coral Rock Development Group Closes On $53.5 Million In Construction Financing For Pura Vida Hialeah

Miami-based Coral Rock Development Group has announced that they have closed on a $53.5 million participating construction, mini perm loan for the residential portion of Pura Vida Hialeah, a nine-acre mixed-use project that is transforming Hialeah and is set to be the first of its kind in the area in more than 20 years. Principal Real Estate Investors served as the lender.

“We are very proud to secure construction financing with Principal Real Estate Investors for Pura Vida Hialeah as we step closer to delivering this compelling project to the area,” said Michael Wohl, principal of Coral Rock Development Group. “Pura Vida will undeniably introduce a new lifestyle for Hialeah creating a contemporary and convenient new walkable hub for residents and the surrounding neighborhood, and this is a momentous milestone in bringing this vision to fruition.”

Pura Vida Hialeah portends to transform the area’s aging residential and retail offerings with the first new sleek contemporary designed vertical towers. Boasting a vibrant mix of popular restaurants, shops and other conveniences, Pura Vida Hialeah will provide an exceptional pedestrian-friendly lifestyle, adding a much-needed benefit to the densely populated community.

The visionary project will encompass three eight-story residential towers consisting of 260 apartment units, with one tower offering approximately 11,000 square feet of ground floor retail; as well as three separate outparcels consisting of approximately 40,000 square feet of commercial retail space. 

“Principal has worked with the Coral Rock Development team for almost two years to help make this project a reality. We believe not only in the Hialeah market, but especially in the team’s vision and experience. Pura Vida will truly be a game changing development in this community,” said Mary Scott, Senior Investment Director at Principal Real Estate Investors. 

The project is poised to become the new epicenter of Hialeah. Offering a wide array of floorplans ranging in size from 538 square feet to 1,099 square feet, the market-rate rental residences at Pura Vida Hialeah will include studios, one, two, and three-bedroom units. Featured amenities will include a resort-style pool, state-of-the-art gym, BBQ area, dog park, biking center, and 24-hour security staff for the convenience of residents. 

General contractor KAST Construction will break ground on the residential portion of the project next month and will open for occupancy in the first quarter of 2022.  

The retail portion of the project broke ground in April 2019, recently completing the first building this summer with retail tenant Dollar Tree now open, and soon to be joined by InnovaCare Health. InnovaCare Health will occupy 20,000 square feet providing Pura Vida residents and the surrounding neighborhood with accessible healthcare services. 

Additional confirmed retail tenants include a Wawa convenience store and gas station – representing one of the first outposts in Miami-Dade County for the rapidly expanding chain, and a Taco Bell restaurant, with more to be announced in the coming months.

Situated on a prime corner at 3051 W 16th Avenue, Pura Vida Hialeah boasts a central location just minutes from major thoroughfares including I-75, the Palmetto Expressway, the Florida Turnpike and Okeechobee Road, offering direct access to Greater Miami and the surrounding areas.