Stirling Properties Announces Largest Retail Acquisition in Company History
Stirling Properties is pleased to announce the purchase of Turtle Creek Crossing shopping center in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, on Friday January 22nd, 2016, at a purchase price of $48.1 million. Turtle Creek Crossing is the largest retail acquisition by Stirling Properties in its 40-year history.
Completed in 2007, the 295,000-square-foot shopping center is located on US Highway 98 in Hattiesburg adjacent to Turtle Creek Mall, and shares a lighted intersection with Sam’s and Walmart Supercenter. Anchor tenants include Ashley Furniture, Bed Bath & Beyond, Ross Dress for Less, Old Navy, Books-A-Million and PetSmart. Shadow anchors include Academy, Target and Kohl’s.
“Located in the markets’ dominant retail corridor, this center is very similar to several others that Stirling Properties has developed over the past 15 years,” said Jeffrey Marshall, Senior Vice President – Acquisitions/Finance with Stirling Properties. “We are confident that Turtle Creek Crossing will perform well for many years to come, and provide top-notch shopping, retail and economic opportunities to the area.”
Stirling Properties is one of the most diversified full-service commercial real estate companies in the country offering Brokerage Services, Development and Redevelopment, Acquisitions and Investments, and Property and Asset Management over a wide array of property types.
In 2010, Stirling Properties strategically focused our attention toward commercial property acquisition and creating opportunities to return-driven investors seeking to put capital into real, tangible property across the Gulf South.
“We identify assets—such as Turtle Creek Crossing—that offer stabilized current risk-adjusted returns where we can add value to improve performance. Our proven track record in acquisitions, and our in-depth understanding of market dynamics along with the positioning of assets within the market, enables us to create opportunities that others cannot,” concludes Marshall. “We are excited and optimistic—not just for Turtle Creek Crossing—but about the future growth of Hattiesburg and the entire South Mississippi region.”
For more information regarding our services, please visit us at www.stirlingproperties.com.
Stirling Properties Completes Acquisition of 384 Multi-Family Unit in Lafayette, La
Stirling Properties is pleased to announce the acquisition of the 384 multi-family unit “Retreat at Acadian Point” (formerly South Point Apartments) in Lafayette, La. The August 28th closing brings Stirling’s total number of units under management to 1,512.
This 80’s vintage complex will immediately begin significant upgrades including full size washer and dryers in all units, new appliances and flooring, electronically activated vehicular access gates, new roofs, new landscaping and a new state-of-the-art work out facility.
“Retreat at Acadian Point will capitalize on its excellent location and affordability providing Lafayette residents with affordable luxury at a time when the local economy faces some challenges,” states Jeffrey Marshall, Senior Vice President of Acquisitions. “We have a long history investing, developing, leasing and managing properties in Lafayette and remain committed to the City, Parish and its residents.”
Stirling Properties fulfills the role of Asset Manager for their multi-family portfolio while BH Management Services, based in Des Moines, Iowa, reports to Stirling Properties as the primary property management firm for all of Stirling’s 1,512 units.
For more information about Stirling Properties Acquisition Team and its objectives contact Jeff Marshall at (985) 246-3765 or jmarshall@stirlingprop.com.
Pan-American Life Insurance Group Renews Poydras Street Lease and Reaffirms Commitment to New Orleans
Stirling Properties and Pan-American Life Insurance Group (PALIG), a leading provider of insurance and financial services throughout the Americas, announced this morning that they have renewed the lease on their 601 Poydras Street corporate headquarters office space through 2024.
“601 Poydras has been home to Pan-American Life’s corporate headquarters since 1981,” explained José S. Suquet, Chairman of the Board, President and CEO of Pan-American Life Insurance Group. “And while our business has grown to include operations all over the Americas, New Orleans remains an essential cornerstone of our corporate identity as well as our business strategy.”
The lease renewal is a reflection of Pan-American Life’s commitment to the city in which it was founded, more than 100 years ago. “We strive to have a positive impact on all the communities that we serve and that’s especially important here in our home city whether it is by creating Louisiana based jobs through our domestic business or being a socially responsible corporate citizen,” Suquet added. “You can see through our partnerships with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra; United Way; and the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, that we are dedicated to investing in the arts, education, community development and public safety thereby making significant contributions to the growth of New Orleans and the wellbeing of all its residents.”
“Pan-American Life’s renewed lease of their headquarters is further testament of the commitment they have to the City of New Orleans,” stated Marty Mayer, President and CEO of Stirling Properties. “Stirling Properties is proud to have worked with them as we continue to expand and increase the tenancy at Pan-American Life Center.”
Pan-American Life will also retain the building’s naming rights, ensuring that the Pan-American Life Center will continue to be a landmark in the Central Business District.
Stirling Properties Completes Acquisition of Ansley Place Apartments in Houma, LA
Stirling Communities II, LLC, an entity of investors led by Stirling Properties, successfully completed their acquisition of Ansley Place Apartments. Ansley Place is a 246-unit “Class-A”, luxury garden-style apartment community located at 100 Ansley Place Court in Houma, Louisiana. Completed in 2008, the Property encompasses thirteen (13) two- and three-story apartment buildings, one (1) single-story leasing office, and four (4) single-story garage buildings on 21 acres of land. The deal closed on April 1, and involved the assumption of an existing HUD 223(f) loan on the property.
“We believe the frenzied activity at Port Fourchon resulting from the return of Gulf exploration, significant expansion projects currently underway at several key service firms in the Houma area, the fully booked pipelines at the shipyards of Edison Chouest and Bollinger, and the various coastal restoration projects either underway or planned, will lead to a substantial increase in the population and employment base of the Houma area over the next five years. With its excellent location, superior floor plans, and premier status in the market, Ansley Place offers our investors a high quality asset located directly in the path of Houma’s growing economy. ,” said Justin Landry, head of Multi-Family Asset Management for Stirling Properties.
“Multi-family is an asset class that Stirling Properties has grown very bullish on in recent years based upon the demographic and economic trends in the nation,” stated Marty Mayer, President and CEO of Stirling Properties. “With the addition of Ansley Place Stirling Investors’ portfolio has grown to more than1,000 units, a significant milestone considering three years ago they did not own a single unit.”
BH Management Services, based in Des Moines, Iowa, runs the day to day activities of the property as is the case with all of Stirling’s 1,042 units.
For more information about Stirling Properties Acquisition Team and its objectives contact Jeff Marshall at (985) 246-3765 or jmarshall@stirlingprop.com.
Stirling Eight United Plaza LLC Acquires United Plaza VIII in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Stirling Properties to Exclusively Manage and Lease the Class A Office Building
Stirling Eight United Plaza LLC, an entity comprised of local investors led by Stirling Properties, acquired United Plaza VIII from Wink United Plaza LLC on November 25, 2013. Built in 1993, the 3-story, Class A office building is located at 8641 United Plaza Boulevard in the United Plaza Office Park in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Stirling Properties’ Sales and Leasing Executive Scott Macdonald represented the buyers and Branon Pesnell of Beau Box represented the sellers.
The exclusive management and leasing of the 52,606 square-foot, 91% leased United Plaza VIII will be handled by Stirling Properties. The ownership group which acquired United Plaza VIII, now owns four buildings in United Plaza Office Park – United Plaza I, United Plaza II, United Plaza VIII and United Plaza XII – totaling over 500,000 square feet with a combined occupancy of 97%. All of these buildings are exclusively managed and leased by Stirling Properties.
“Our acquisition team seized a tremendous opportunity in a market that we know to be a strong performer,” said Grady Brame, Executive Vice President of Stirling Properties. “The acquisition of United Plaza VIII is an excellent investment for the building ownership group and demonstrates Stirling’s commitment to Baton Rouge and our belief in the area’s future growth.”
For more information regarding United Plaza VIII contact:
- Grady Brame at 985-246-3769 or gbrame@stirlingprop.com for acquisition questions.
- Scott Macdonald at 225-201-0142 or smacdonald@stirlingprop.com for leasing opportunities.
Stirling Communities Update: Tiger Manor Improvements Completed!
Since our last Stirling Communities update, Tiger Manor has come a long way and the renovations are 100% complete! The $1.4 Million in renovations were completed a couple months ago and included these major renovations:
- Complete exterior repaint of all buildings
- New primary entrance road off E. State Street
- Card Access Security Gate Systems
- New management office
- Pool Renovations
- Landscaping and Irrigation
- Parking Lot Repairs
Tiger Manor is currently experiencing a strong summer lease-up season with 5% rental increases on average on the new leases being signed.
