Daytona Beach Shores, Fla. -- Oceans Luxury Realty has closed on the sale of its property located at 2040 Atlantic Avenue in Daytona Beach Shores where the firm’s rentals and management has been controlled for more than two years.
Oceans Luxury Realty also recently purchased all remaining office space at its 3162 Atlantic Ave. sales office location, now providing a total of 5,500 square feet, said Crystal Anderson, co-founder and president.
Previously Oceans Luxury Realty occupied only 2,000 square feet for its beachside sales offices, and now the rental and property management division will relocate into the newly expanded space at 3162 Atlantic Ave. where remodeling is underway.
The $40,000 plus remodeling project should be completed in November and by Dec. 1 Oceans Luxury Realty will have a staff of 18 professionals there at 3162 Atlantic Ave.
Oceans Luxury Realty focuses on management and sales of luxury oceanfront resort homes and condominiums in Volusia County.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Meritage Homes Opens Multi-Million Dollar Amenity Center at Watermark in Winter Garden
ORLANDO, Fla. – Meritage Homes recently opened their multi-million dollar amenity center for homeowners at Watermark, one of the homebuilder’s largest single-family communities, located off of Seidel Rd. in Winter Garden.
Tatiana Souza, Vice President of Sales for Meritage Homes in the Orlando region, said the spectacular resort-style amenity center, which took a year to complete, is situated on a hill overlooking the entire Watermark community.
Souza said one of the most significant features is a unique rooftop observation and party deck for residents to enjoy dramatic views of the community and the nearby nightly fireworks in the sky above Disney World.
Watermark’s state-of-the-art amenity center also features a 6,000 square foot clubhouse with two gathering rooms that can accommodate up to 200 people, two full catering kitchens, an outdoor kitchen, workout room, two tennis courts, a resort-style swimming pool with children’s splash zone and built-in playground on the deck.
Meritage plans to build more than 800 new energy-efficient homes at Watermark in four phases with 54 homesites in the first phase alone. Three to six-bedroom plans with striking architectural styles in 12 distinctive designs are offered, priced from the mid $200s.
RYLAND HOMES NAMES THREE NEW ASSOCIATES IN SALES IN CHARLESTON AREA
Charleston, S.C. – Ryland Homes recently named three sales associates for its new home communities in the Charleston area.
Gayle Jinks, vice president of sales and marketing for Ryland Homes, said Kelly Gillette, a veteran in new homes sales has joined Ryland Homes. She has over 17 years with several national homebuilding companies and has been consistently awarded for sales, marketing and customer service. Gillette is also a Charleston Southern graduate, and she will be working out of Ryland’s community of Tupelo Forest.
Barry Cunningham, who was named sales counselor for Ryland Homes’ Poplar Grove community, was born, raised and educated in Ontario before receiving his Doctor of Chiropractic degree and running a successful practice for 15 years in Cincinnati. Cunningham and his wife moved to Charleston and he started a career in real estate nine years ago, handling general estate and new home sales.
Sarah Bellamy, who has been with Ryland Homes for two years as a sales assistant, was recently promoted to sales counselor. Jinks said Bellamy has worked at four of Ryland’s growing communities in the Charleston area and through training with experienced sales counselors, Sarah has learned the business. In her new role she will be assisting new home buyers at Ryland’s community of Reminisce in Summerville, S.C.
Gayle Jinks, vice president of sales and marketing for Ryland Homes, said Kelly Gillette, a veteran in new homes sales has joined Ryland Homes. She has over 17 years with several national homebuilding companies and has been consistently awarded for sales, marketing and customer service. Gillette is also a Charleston Southern graduate, and she will be working out of Ryland’s community of Tupelo Forest.
Barry Cunningham, who was named sales counselor for Ryland Homes’ Poplar Grove community, was born, raised and educated in Ontario before receiving his Doctor of Chiropractic degree and running a successful practice for 15 years in Cincinnati. Cunningham and his wife moved to Charleston and he started a career in real estate nine years ago, handling general estate and new home sales.
Sarah Bellamy, who has been with Ryland Homes for two years as a sales assistant, was recently promoted to sales counselor. Jinks said Bellamy has worked at four of Ryland’s growing communities in the Charleston area and through training with experienced sales counselors, Sarah has learned the business. In her new role she will be assisting new home buyers at Ryland’s community of Reminisce in Summerville, S.C.
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Trends Study: Health Care Providers seeking more space in Retail Real Estate
Orlando, Fla. --- A quarterly study of retail property trends in the southeastern U.S. indicates health care providers may be a significant growth market for retail shopping centers over the next decade.
Two major demographic trends are sparking the change, according to Health Care Reform: Changing Retail Real Estate, published by Crossman & Company, one of the largest third party retail leasing, management and investment sales firms in the Southeast.
Since the Affordable Care Act went into effect more than 17 million Americans have joined the U.S. health care system, and that number is projected to top 30 million by the end of the decade.
In addition, an average of 1,500 Baby Boomers reach retirement age every day in the U.S. and qualify for Medicare.
Both of these demographic waves result in significant additional demand for health care services from consumers who tend to be more cost-conscious. On the other side of the equation, ACA and Medicare requirements are increasing costs and reducing compensation for health care providers.
The Crossman report cites another major trend that makes retail centers so appealing to health care providers.
Employers are shedding the traditional model of working directly with insurance brokers for their employees’ coverage. They are giving their employees a preset contribution to apply toward health care and shifting the burden of choice to workers, and that means cost will be a principal factor in choosing providers.
For health care providers, those trends point the way toward less expensive facilities that are closer to the people who use them.
The Crossman report identifies several factors that appeal to health care tenants, including: good parking, higher ceiling heights, spaces that can accommodate separate HVAC and plumbing systems, options for storage of secure health records to maintain HIPAA standards, resources for the disposal of medical waste, increased use of utilities, specialized janitorial and security services and easy access for patient pick-up and drop-off.
The report concludes that while medical uses in retail centers may require more investment and higher attention to lease negotiations, medical tenants can offer great credit, longer lease terms, and be a positive traffic draw to the center.
Two major demographic trends are sparking the change, according to Health Care Reform: Changing Retail Real Estate, published by Crossman & Company, one of the largest third party retail leasing, management and investment sales firms in the Southeast.
Since the Affordable Care Act went into effect more than 17 million Americans have joined the U.S. health care system, and that number is projected to top 30 million by the end of the decade.
In addition, an average of 1,500 Baby Boomers reach retirement age every day in the U.S. and qualify for Medicare.
Both of these demographic waves result in significant additional demand for health care services from consumers who tend to be more cost-conscious. On the other side of the equation, ACA and Medicare requirements are increasing costs and reducing compensation for health care providers.
The Crossman report cites another major trend that makes retail centers so appealing to health care providers.
Employers are shedding the traditional model of working directly with insurance brokers for their employees’ coverage. They are giving their employees a preset contribution to apply toward health care and shifting the burden of choice to workers, and that means cost will be a principal factor in choosing providers.
For health care providers, those trends point the way toward less expensive facilities that are closer to the people who use them.
The Crossman report identifies several factors that appeal to health care tenants, including: good parking, higher ceiling heights, spaces that can accommodate separate HVAC and plumbing systems, options for storage of secure health records to maintain HIPAA standards, resources for the disposal of medical waste, increased use of utilities, specialized janitorial and security services and easy access for patient pick-up and drop-off.
The report concludes that while medical uses in retail centers may require more investment and higher attention to lease negotiations, medical tenants can offer great credit, longer lease terms, and be a positive traffic draw to the center.
Berkadia negotiates investment sale of 88 Unit Apartment community north of Birmingham
Birmingham /Hanceville, Ala. – Berkadia, one of the nation’s largest and most active multifamily investment sales companies, recently negotiated the sale of Pavillion Apartments, an 88-unit apartment community at 401 College Drive, N.E. in Hanceville, 45 minutes north of Birmingham.
Josh Jacobs, investment sales associate at Berkadia along with David Oakley, managing director, negotiated the transaction representing the California-based seller Cypress Axiomm Capital.
Jacobs said the apartments, built in 1996, sit one block from Wallace State Community College, which has been a staple of the community for five decades and recently underwent renovations and expansion.
The Thrash Group, based in Mississippi, purchased the property for an undisclosed price.
Berkadia, a joint venture of Berkshire Hathaway and Leucadia National Corporation, is an industry leading commercial real estate company providing comprehensive capital solutions and investment sales advisory and research services for multifamily and commercial properties.
Josh Jacobs, investment sales associate at Berkadia along with David Oakley, managing director, negotiated the transaction representing the California-based seller Cypress Axiomm Capital.
Jacobs said the apartments, built in 1996, sit one block from Wallace State Community College, which has been a staple of the community for five decades and recently underwent renovations and expansion.
The Thrash Group, based in Mississippi, purchased the property for an undisclosed price.
Berkadia, a joint venture of Berkshire Hathaway and Leucadia National Corporation, is an industry leading commercial real estate company providing comprehensive capital solutions and investment sales advisory and research services for multifamily and commercial properties.
Pulte Homes sets grand opening for Starling Oaks Nov. 21 New Creekview Model Underway
Riverview, Fla. – Pulte Homes is planning a grand opening for its newest gated community, Starling Oaks, on Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sean Strickler, president of Pulte’s West Florida division, said the homebuilder started construction of its Creekview model home that will be unveiled at the grand opening.
The single-story Creekview plan with 2,489 square feet of living space, offers four bedrooms, three baths and a flex room. The extended island kitchen serves a café and a huge gathering room. Optional features of the model include a loft and extended three-car garage.
Stickler said Pulte is offering 48 home sites at Starling Oaks with natural landscaping and mature trees located off Boyette and Balm Riverview Roads in Riverview.
New homes at Starling Oaks range from 2,489 square feet of living area to 4,201 square feet in five distinct energy efficient designs that feature Pulte’s Life Tested® options including lofts, media rooms, and Owner’s Entry® with Pulte Planning Center.
The community features water views for new one and two story, up to four-bedroom homes with three-car garages priced from the low $300s, Strickler said.
Starling Oaks is conveniently located across the street from Riverview High School and features no CDD (Community Development District) fees. Homebuyers will also enjoy easy access to shopping, a hospital and restaurants via major arterial highways.
Visit www.Pulte.com/StarlingOaks/ for more information on the grand opening.
Sean Strickler, president of Pulte’s West Florida division, said the homebuilder started construction of its Creekview model home that will be unveiled at the grand opening.
The single-story Creekview plan with 2,489 square feet of living space, offers four bedrooms, three baths and a flex room. The extended island kitchen serves a café and a huge gathering room. Optional features of the model include a loft and extended three-car garage.
Stickler said Pulte is offering 48 home sites at Starling Oaks with natural landscaping and mature trees located off Boyette and Balm Riverview Roads in Riverview.
New homes at Starling Oaks range from 2,489 square feet of living area to 4,201 square feet in five distinct energy efficient designs that feature Pulte’s Life Tested® options including lofts, media rooms, and Owner’s Entry® with Pulte Planning Center.
The community features water views for new one and two story, up to four-bedroom homes with three-car garages priced from the low $300s, Strickler said.
Starling Oaks is conveniently located across the street from Riverview High School and features no CDD (Community Development District) fees. Homebuyers will also enjoy easy access to shopping, a hospital and restaurants via major arterial highways.
Visit www.Pulte.com/StarlingOaks/ for more information on the grand opening.
NAI Realvest Negotiates Lease in Winter Park for 5,490 square feet to house new Massey Communications Offices
WINTER PARK, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a long term lease agreement for 5,490 rentable square feet at 1201 S. Orlando Ave., in Winter Park.
Senior Broker Associate Mary Frances West, CCIM and Tom R. Kelley II, CCIM, a principal at NAI Realvest, negotiated the lease representing the landlord Gateway Plaza Ltd.
Massey Communications, Inc. is the new tenant relocating from Orlando. Jeff Sweeney and Austin Johnson of Cushman & Wakefield represented Massey.
Senior Broker Associate Mary Frances West, CCIM and Tom R. Kelley II, CCIM, a principal at NAI Realvest, negotiated the lease representing the landlord Gateway Plaza Ltd.
Massey Communications, Inc. is the new tenant relocating from Orlando. Jeff Sweeney and Austin Johnson of Cushman & Wakefield represented Massey.
Tyler Property Management Readying New Offices for November 1 Opening
Ormond Beach, Fla. – Tyler Property Management, which currently leases and manages more than 550 properties in the Volusia-Flagler areas, recently purchased the property at 198 N. Nova Rd. in Ormond Beach.
Crystal Anderson, owner of Tyler Property Management, said the relatively new, 2800 square foot, freestanding building is undergoing some interior remodeling for the company’s new location which will be completed and ready for move-in by Nov. 1.
Anderson said Tyler Property Management’s Holly Hill office will close and former owner Steve Tyler will be the managing broker at the new Ormond Beach location which will include a total staff of nine.
The new Nova Road office will control long term rentals throughout East Volusia and Flagler counties, while beachside properties will still be handled by Anderson’s Oceans Luxury Realty Daytona Beach Shores office.
A grand opening to the public is planned for the new Tyler Property Management offices in Ormond Beach on Nov. 14.
Crystal Anderson, owner of Tyler Property Management, said the relatively new, 2800 square foot, freestanding building is undergoing some interior remodeling for the company’s new location which will be completed and ready for move-in by Nov. 1.
Anderson said Tyler Property Management’s Holly Hill office will close and former owner Steve Tyler will be the managing broker at the new Ormond Beach location which will include a total staff of nine.
The new Nova Road office will control long term rentals throughout East Volusia and Flagler counties, while beachside properties will still be handled by Anderson’s Oceans Luxury Realty Daytona Beach Shores office.
A grand opening to the public is planned for the new Tyler Property Management offices in Ormond Beach on Nov. 14.
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Two New Open Space Designs at The Highlands in Valrico are Perfect for Oversized Home Sites
Valrico, Fla. --- Pulte Homes has unveiled two new loft floor plans that seem perfectly suited to the oversized home sites at The Highlands, located at 1519 Windy Gap Place south of State Road 60 in Valrico.
Sean Strickler, division president of Pulte Homes-West Florida, said the Summerwood with Loft floor plan offers from 1,861 square feet of living space to 2,007 square feet with two, three or four bedrooms and two baths, along with a two-car attached garage.
The Palm with Loft floor plan offers four or five bedrooms with two or three baths in 2,446 square feet of living space and a three-car attached garage.
The Palm features six different elevations, and offers a variety of options, including bedroom, den, bath and shower choices and an extended covered lanai.
“The Highlands is a real family neighborhood,” said Strickler. Nearby “Nelson Elementary, Mulrennan Middle School and Durant High School all rank among the best in Florida.”
With 106 oversized home sites, Pulte designed six Life Tested® homes with loft options that appeal to families who can choose from four to six bedrooms and two to six-and-a-half bath options.
Pulte’s open space design creates huge indoor family living areas that are perfect for holiday gatherings or neighborhood social occasions.
Pulte’s “Life Tested,” designs filled with special features only found in a Pulte home, like the Drop Zone at the Owner’s Entry, and the Super Laundry room.
Sean Strickler, division president of Pulte Homes-West Florida, said the Summerwood with Loft floor plan offers from 1,861 square feet of living space to 2,007 square feet with two, three or four bedrooms and two baths, along with a two-car attached garage.
The Palm with Loft floor plan offers four or five bedrooms with two or three baths in 2,446 square feet of living space and a three-car attached garage.
The Palm features six different elevations, and offers a variety of options, including bedroom, den, bath and shower choices and an extended covered lanai.
“The Highlands is a real family neighborhood,” said Strickler. Nearby “Nelson Elementary, Mulrennan Middle School and Durant High School all rank among the best in Florida.”
With 106 oversized home sites, Pulte designed six Life Tested® homes with loft options that appeal to families who can choose from four to six bedrooms and two to six-and-a-half bath options.
Pulte’s open space design creates huge indoor family living areas that are perfect for holiday gatherings or neighborhood social occasions.
Pulte’s “Life Tested,” designs filled with special features only found in a Pulte home, like the Drop Zone at the Owner’s Entry, and the Super Laundry room.
BLACKTON INC. MOVING ROOFING DIVISION TO NEW 40,000 SQUARE FOOT FACILITY ON OBT IN OCTOBER
ORLANDO, Fla. – Blackton Inc. a major provider of roofing and flooring materials to the homebuilding industry, is moving its roofing division to 2200 N. Orange Blossom Trail in October.
Michael “Micky” Blackton, chief executive officer at Blackton, said his firm recently leased a 40,000 square foot industrial building on a one-and-a-half-acre site at the location to house the roofing operations including a staff of 25.
“We relocated our roofing operations to this location because of its central location and proximity to major arterial highways to better serve homebuilders in Central Florida,” Blackton said.
The main offices and flooring supply division will remain on Alden Rd. next to the train tracks where it has been since opening in 1954.
Blackton’s sales so far this year are up some 32 percent over last year, he added. (
Michael “Micky” Blackton, chief executive officer at Blackton, said his firm recently leased a 40,000 square foot industrial building on a one-and-a-half-acre site at the location to house the roofing operations including a staff of 25.
“We relocated our roofing operations to this location because of its central location and proximity to major arterial highways to better serve homebuilders in Central Florida,” Blackton said.
The main offices and flooring supply division will remain on Alden Rd. next to the train tracks where it has been since opening in 1954.
Blackton’s sales so far this year are up some 32 percent over last year, he added. (
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