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Stirling Properties Relocates New Orleans Office To Pan American Life Center

Pan American Life Center in New Orleans

Stirling Properties commercial real estate company is pleased to announce the relocation of its New Orleans office to the Pan American Life Center at 601 Poydras Street in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The company has moved from its former location at 615 Baronne Street—where Stirling Properties has been located for the past 25 years—and combined more than 30 employees, commercial brokers, and building management staff into one central office. Stirling Properties occupies more than 6,700 square feet of office space on the 27th floor of the Pan American Life Center.

“Stirling Properties is committed to the greater New Orleans area and business community, and we are expanding our presence in the market. New Orleans continues to be one of our most important areas for commercial real estate management, development, brokerage, and investment,” said Mike Bucher, Stirling Properties Vice President of Development. “Our new location will enable us to better focus on new business, as well as position us to recruit and retain the best talent New Orleans has to offer.”

“As part of Stirling Properties’ growth strategy, we are expanding into a larger space, located in the heart of the city—in a building that Stirling owns. It just makes sense,” said Marty Mayer, Stirling Properties President & CEO.

Stirling Properties acquired the Pan American Life Center in 2010, and currently manages the property. Earlier this year, plans ensued to transform the building into a mixed-use office and retail space, housing tenants such as Starbucks, Tsunami Sushi and Morris Bart, with additional occupants in the works.

For more information, visit stirlingproperties.com.

Stirling Properties Closes Loan On Fremaux Town Center In Slidell, Louisiana

Largest Loan in Company History

Fremaux Town Center Slidell, LA

Stirling Properties commercial real estate company, on behalf of Fremaux Town Center SPE, LLC, is pleased to announce the closing of a $73 million non-recourse loan on Fremaux Town Center in Slidell, Louisiana. This amount marks the largest loan ever closed by Stirling Properties in its 41-year history.

Wells Fargo served as the lender on the 10-year loan. Proceeds from the loan were used to retire two existing construction loans with an aggregate balance of $73.0 million. Earlier this year, Stirling Properties also closed on a $33 million loan with Wells Fargo on the acquisition of Turtle Creek Crossing in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

“Wells Fargo continues to be a great resource and financial partner for us, helping us to secure more than $100 million in 2016. Together, with CBL, we are fortunate to have such great partners,” said Townsend Underhill, Stirling Properties Senior Vice President of Development. “Stirling Properties is very pleased to close this loan on Fremaux Town Center, and the clear message it sends about the strength of our markets on South Louisiana.”

“Wells Fargo’s Real Estate Capital Markets group is very happy to close this new 10-year “hybrid” loan with this important relationship. It’s a big win for us when we can both innovate and help our customers succeed,” said Gordon Nicol, Managing Director at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Fremaux Town Center is a roughly 635,000-square-foot regional open-air power and lifestyle shopping center located on more than 80 acres at the southwest corner of Interstate 10 and Fremaux Avenue in Slidell, Louisiana, near the city of New Orleans. Anchor tenants include Dillard’s, Kohl’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, LA Fitness, and Best Buy. Junior anchor tenants include T.J. Maxx, Michaels, PetSmart, Ulta Beauty, Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse, and Forever 21 Red. More than 60 retailers and restaurants occupy the center. Fremaux Town Center is currently 95% leased, and jointly owned by affiliates of CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. and Stirling Properties, LLC.

For more information, visit cbl.com.

Stirling Properties Awarded Management Contract For Pine Tree Plaza In Picayune and Handsboro Square In Gulfport, Mississippi

Pine Tree Plaza

Pine Tree Plaza Picayune, Mississippi.

Stirling Properties commercial real estate company was recently awarded the management contract for Pine Tree Plaza in Picayune, Mississippi. Stirling Properties handles leasing opportunities for the center and will now take on daily management.

Pine Tree Plaza is a 99,080-square-foot single-story, multi-tenant, neighborhood shopping center located at the southwest corner of Memorial Boulevard and Elm Street in Pearl River County. The property is well located, approximately 60 miles northwest of Gulfport Airport, 75 miles northwest of Biloxi, and 45 miles northeast of New Orleans, and serves all of Pearl River County, as well as portions of Hancock County, St. Tammany Parish and Washington Parish.

The center is currently 100% leased with a great mix of established local and national retailers. One retail space will be available soon. Tenants include Dirt Cheap, Fred’s Super Dollar, Aaron’s, Subway, Studio Nails, Factory Connection, Tower Loans, Little Caesars, Central Financial Services, Jackson Hewitt, Curves, Golden Dragon Buffet, Burger King, and Popeyes.

Handsboro Square

Hansboro Square Gulfport, Mississippi

Stirling Properties was also awarded the management contract for Handsboro Square in Gulfport, Mississippi. Stirling Properties handles leasing opportunities for the center and will now take on daily management.

Handsboro Square, anchored by Rouses Food Market, is a 156,544-square-foot community strip shopping center located at 1307-1355 East Pass Road in Gulfport, Mississippi. The center is well maintained with a great anchor offering ample parking and high visibility.

The retail center is currently 44% occupied and retail space is available. Tenants include Rouses Food Market, Rent-A-Center, Panda House, Wing Stop and Golden Nails Spa. Plans are underway to actively seek new tenants to further develop a variety of retail and restaurant options.

“Stirling Properties is thrilled to add these properties to our growing management portfolio, and we look forward to providing the Picayune, Gulfport and surrounding areas with great shopping and dining opportunities,’ said Charles Barclay, Stirling Properties Assistant Asset Manager.

Stirling Properties has been at the forefront of commercial real estate management, investment and development in Mississippi and the Gulf South region, and is committed to bringing quality development and retailers to the area.

Stirling Properties currently manages more than 17 million square feet of property, with close to 100 million square feet of property and land for sale or lease, almost exclusively in Louisiana. Other Stirling Properties management and development projects in Mississippi  include, Commodore Plaza Shopping Center (Gulfport), Turtle Creek Shopping Center (Hattiesburg), Westland Plaza (Jackson) and Crossgates Shopping Center (Pearl), just to name a few.

For leasing or sales information for Pine Tree Plaza, contact Rhonda Sharkawy at (504) 620-8145 or rsharkawy@stirlingprop.com. For asset management information, contact Charles Barclay at (985) 898-2022 or cbarclay@stirlingprop.com.

For leasing or sales information for Handsboro Square, contact Justin Toomey at (251) 342-7229 or jbtoomey@stirlingprop.com. For asset management information, contact Charles Barclay at (985) 898-2022 or cbarclay@stirlingprop.com.

Stirling Properties And CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. Announce New Tenants At Ambassador Town Center In Lafayette, Louisiana

Stirling Properties and CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. welcome new tenants and announce updates to Ambassador Town Center in Lafayette.
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Ambassador Town Center Aerial Footage.

Half Shell Oyster House will occupy 5,850 square feet of restaurant space, and is the newest addition to the eatery line-up. This will mark the ninth location for the popular seafood restaurant, and the first in Louisiana. Half Shell Oyster House is expected to open in November of 2016.

Newly leased, Just 4 Him Men’s Haircut Lounge—catering to the grooming needs of busy men who want quality service in a comfortable environment—will occupy 1,267 square feet, and is expected to open in September of 2016.

Subway celebrated its grand opening at Ambassador Town Center on Saturday. Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and Panda Express opened their doors last month. Additional tenants are still on track to open later this year, including Professor Bob Beans (June 2016), Verizon Wireless (June 2016), Phone Zone (July 2016), Red Robin (July 2016), Avalon Nails & Spa (July 2016), Tao Asian Cuisine (July 2016), Just 4 Him Men’s Haircut Lounge (September 2016), World of Beer (October 2016), and Half Shell Oyster House (November 2016).

Panda Express at Ambassador Town Center

“Ambassador Town Center has continued to thrive since opening earlier this year,” said Michael Lebovitz, Executive Vice President, Development and Administration for CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. “We’re excited to further enhance the customer experience, adding new stores and eateries to the broad range of options already available.”

“Since inception, Ambassador Town Center and its tenants have experienced tremendous success. Restaurants like Chuy’s reported the best opening sales in company history. The City of Lafayette and surrounding communities are supporting and frequenting these retailers, and we are eagerly looking forward to future developments and additions to the center,” said Ryan Pécot, Stirling Properties Senior Retail Leasing and Development Executive.

Stirling Properties and CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. formed a joint venture to develop the center, and currently manage and lease it. With close to 10 decades of retail experience between them, both companies have extensive commercial real estate knowledge, with acclaimed reputations locally, as well as nationally.

Stirling Properties has been at the forefront of commercial real estate investment and development in Lafayette and surrounding areas of South Louisiana, and is committed to bringing quality development and top-notch retailers to the area. Stirling Properties has developed more than 3.7 million square feet totaling $465 million since 2010, almost exclusively in Louisiana. Other Stirling Properties developments in Lafayette include Ambassador Row, Ambassador Row Courtyards, Stirling Lafayette and Village at Southpark, just to name a few.

Ambassador Town Center is a roughly 60-acre retail project anchored by Costco Wholesale and Dick’s Sporting Goods/Field & Stream, consisting of more than 430,000 square feet. Located at the southeast corner of Lafayette’s ‘main-at-main’ intersection, Ambassador Caffery Parkway & Kaliste Saloom Road, the development also includes Avalon Salon & Spa, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, Blaze Pizza, Chuy’s Mexican Restaurant, Costco Gasoline, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, Five Below, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Half Shell Oyster House, Just 4 Him Men’s Haircut Lounge, Marshalls/HomeGoods, Nordstrom Rack, Off Broadway Shoes, Panda Express, Panera Bread, PetSmart, Phone Zone, Professor Bob Beans, Red Robin, Subway, Tao Japanese Cuisine, World of Beer, Verizon, and more supporting shops and restaurants to come. The center is currently 98% leased and most of the retailers committed are either first-time locations within Lafayette or Louisiana, or both. With its completion, Ambassador Town Center is a premier regional shopping and entertainment destination, as well as a vital economic contributor to the area.

For more information, please visit stirlingprop.com or cblproperties.com.

For leasing information, contact Ryan Pécot at 337.572.0246 or rpecot@stirlingprop.com or Tim Gilmore at 423.490.8358 or Tim.Gilmore@cblproperties.com. For information on Ambassador Town Center, please visit ambassadortowncenter.com.

Starbucks Open At Pan American Life Center In New Orleans

Stirling Properties commercial real estate company welcomes Starbucks to the Pan American Life Center located at 601 Poydras Street in New Orleans’ Central Business District. A soft opening will be held today, and the coffee franchise will be officially brewing for the weekend.

Starbucks Pan American Life Center New Orleans

Stirling Properties acquired the Pan American Life Center in 2010 as part of its expanding portfolio in the New Orleans market. A plan to convert the first floor to retail and restaurant space with more exterior exposure commenced late last year, and the build-out work was completed back in March.

Other tenants on track to join Starbucks on the ground level include Tsunami Sushi (opening late-summer of 2016) and Morris Bart concierge service. Additional retail space is available for lease.

For leasing information, please contact Rhonda Sharkawy, Stirling Properties Senior Retail Leasing and Development Executive, at rsharkawy@stirlingprop.com or (504) 620-8145. For office information, contact Gaines Seaman, Stirling Properties Sales and Leasing Executive, at gseaman@stirlingprop.com or (985) 620-8187.

Stirling Bossier Shopping Center 100% Leased and Occupied

Stirling Properties commercial real estate company is bringing quality development and retailers to Shreveport/Bossier City. Stirling Bossier Shopping Center Tract K2—the last of six planned phases—is now 100% leased and all tenants are open.

Kirkland's and Michael's open at Stirling shopping center shopping center, Bossier City, LA

Going up on the last parcel of undeveloped land, Michaels, Kirkland’s, Massage Envy and Versona opened earlier this year to large crowds. Motherhood Maternity completed occupancy in the final remaining space last month. They join more than 40 other businesses that call the shopping center home, including anchor tenants Target, Sam’s Club, Belk and Academy Sports + Outdoors.

Versona open at Stirling shopping center

Stirling Bossier Shopping Center, located at the northeast corner of Interstate 220 and Airline Drive in Bossier City, Louisiana, is a 682,200-square-foot hybrid retail center that offers a great variety of national tenants and dining options. Bossier City’s residential growth, income growth, and tremendous traffic growth over the last 10 years has made the Shreveport/Bossier City MSA worthy of a two store market to many national retailers. Stirling Properties began development of the retail center in 2006, and currently holds the leasing and management contract.

Tenants Include Academy Sports + Outdoors, America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, AT&T, Avocado California Roll & Sushi, Baskin-Robbins, Bed Bath & Beyond, Belk, Best Buy, Catherines, Capital One, Chick-fil-A, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, FedEx Office, GlamRus, GNC, Justice, Kirkland’s, Lane Bryant/Cacique, Massage Envy, Mattress Firm, Maurices, Michaels, Men’s Wearhouse, Motherhood Maternity, Old Navy, Olive Garden, Papa Murphy’s Pizza, PetSmart, Progressive Bank, Ross Dress For Less, Sam’s Club, Santa Fe Cattle Co., Serenity Spas, Shoe Carnival, Smoothie King, Sun Tan City, Target, The Joint, ULTA Beauty, Versona, and Wonder Cuts.

Stirling shopping center, Bossier City, LA

“We are thrilled to see Stirling Bossier completed as our Investors envisioned and bring such a unique customer experience to the Shreveport/Bossier City area. This development showcases a number of exciting retail and restaurant options,” says Donna Taylor, Stirling Properties Senior Vice President-Asset Management & New Business. “Not only do the retail stores offer a variety for consumers, but they provide more job opportunities and economic growth for the area.”

Stirling Properties has been at the forefront of commercial real estate in Shreveport/Bossier City and surrounding areas of North Louisiana. Stirling Properties has developed more than 3.7 million square feet totaling $465 million since 2010, almost exclusively in Louisiana. Other Stirling Properties development, management and leasing projects in Shreveport/Bossier City include, Eastgate Shopping Center, Fern Marketplace Phase I & II, and Old River Marketplace, just to name a few.

Stirling Properties is located at 425 Ashley Ridge Blvd., Suite 116 in Shreveport, Louisiana.

For leasing information, contact Rhonda Sharkawy at (504) 620-8145 or rsharkawy@stirlingprop.com. For asset management information, contact Donna Taylor at (985) 898-2022 or dtaylor@stirlingprop.com.

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