NAI Realvest Negotiates Two Leases in Lake Mary, East Orlando With Expanding Construction Company, Software Developer

LAKE MARY / ORLANDO --- Mary Frances West, CCIM Vice President at NAI Realvest recently negotiated two lease agreements for Class A office space in Lake Mary and East Orlando.

West represented Landlord Interchange-FL Rouse, LLC in a new lease of 1,380 rentable square feet at University Court, 3361 Rouse Rd. near UCF in East Orlando.  Software developer The System Source, Inc. is the new tenant. 

The Adjutant Group, LLC renewed its lease and expanded into additional space for a total of 2,502 rentable square feet at Primera Court II, 735 Primera Blvd. Lake Mary.  Tenant provides construction services throughout the southeast.   West negotiated the transaction on behalf of Landlord Interchange Primera Court II, LLC of Daytona Beach. 

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About NAI Realvest

NAI Realvest, covering all of central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 400 offices spanning the globe.  Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com. 

NAI Realvest Negotiates $2.3 Million Sale of Retail Building by Florida Mall

ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently closed the sale of the 18,714 square foot retail building at 1401 Florida Mall Ave. adjacent to the Florida Mall in South Orlando for $2,300,000.00.

NAI Realvest principals Kevin O'Connor and Matt Cichocki negotiated the sale of the former fabric store on behalf of the Las Vegas-based seller, Katz & Katz, LLC. 

The buyer Iqbal Investments of Windermere, Fla. plans to renovate the building for operation of a retail store.    Imran Nazer of premium Realty Advisors, LLC represented buyer in the transaction.

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About NAI Realvest  

NAI Realvest, serving all of central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide through NAI Global, an international commercial real estate network with over 400 offices spanning the globe.  Since 1978, clients have built their businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network.  Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.  

Blackton Awarded Contract from KB Home to Provide Building Materials at Sawgrass Bay in Clermont

CLERMONT, Fla. --- Blackton, Inc., a major provider of building materials for the home building industry, recently earned a contract from KB Home worth an estimated $1.2 million.

Micky Blackton, chief executive officer of Blackton, Inc., said the family owned firm will provide roofing, carpet and tile to KB Home’s new home community at Sawgrass Bay located off U.S. Highway 27 in Clermont.

“Our contract covers 150 new homes at Sawgrass Bay,” Blackton said. “Construction of models will get underway this summer.”  

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NAI Realvest Negotiates $9.45 Million Purchase of Orlando Multi-Tenant Business Park, Retained to Lease and Manage

ORLANDO, Fla. --- NAI Realvest recently closed on the $9,450,000.00 acquisition of Heaven III, multi-tenant business park with 109,344 square feet of flex space located at 6925 Lake Ellenor Drive, at the intersection of W. Lancaster Road in southwest Orlando Central Park. 

Michael Heidrich, principal at NAI Realvest negotiated the off-market purchase on behalf of the buyer Heaven 3 RE, LLC which includes investors Michael and James Kramer of Miami.  Buyers have worked with Heidrich and NAI Realvest to identify target commercial real estate assets and increase their Central Florida holdings.

The “Heaven” brand was established by Developer/Seller Brett Kingstone, CEO of Heaven III, LLC to signify the level of high-tech amenities in the buildings including fiber optics, LED lighting, biometric locks and Internet surveillance.  Seller has developed several similar commercial properties in the Orlando area.

Heidrich said the new owners whose other Central Florida properties include the Realvest-developed Monroe CommerCenter South in Sanford and Goldenrod and Hanging Moss CommerCenters in Orlando, have retained NAI Realvest to handle leasing and management of Heaven III as well. 

The six-building campus built in 1975 and renovated in 2014-2015 is nearly 100 percent leased.  Major long-term tenants include Chubb Insurance, Bostwick Laboratories and Davita Renal Healthcare. 

Heidrich and his brokerage team will handle leasing for Heaven III and NAI Realvest Senior Property Manager Catherine Mallory, with more than 20 years of experience, will head up the property management responsibilities for the 8.8-acre property and its office/showroom and flex buildings including three that are fully leased. 

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For more information, media contacts –

Michael Heidrich, Principal, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 mheidrich@realvest.com

Catherine Mallory, Senior Property Manager, NAI Realvest 875-9989 cmallory@realvest.com

Patrick Mahoney, President, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com

Robin L. Webb, CCIM, CHA, CHB, CRB, CPM, MRICS, Managing Director, NAI Realvest,

407-875-9989 Rwebb@realvest.com

Beth Payan or Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications, Inc., 407-644-4142 beth@larryvershel.com  or  Lvershelco@aol.com

About NAI Realvest:

NAI Realvest, covering all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide through NAI Global, an international commercial real estate network with over 400 offices spanning the globe.  Since 1978, clients have built their businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network.  Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.nairealvest.com.  

DiVosta Homes at Winding Cypress Opens New Model for Touring

NAPLES, Fla. –   DiVosta Homes  has added a new consumer-inspired home design to its models at Winding Cypress, the homebuilder’s exclusive gated, community located on Collier Blvd. (CR 951) in Naples.

The decorated model ready for viewing is the Stonewater home design offering three to four bedrooms, up to 4-1/2 baths with a three-car garage.

“Two full guest suites included in the standard single-story Stonewater design present a perfect choice for entertaining,” said Josh Graeve, vice president of sales for DiVosta Homes in Southwest Florida.   

DiVosta’s nine distinct single-family home designs at the maintenance-free, natural gas community range from 1,542 square feet of living area to more than 2,800 square feet and are priced starting from $292,990.  Flex rooms and covered lanais are among standard features and buyers can choose from a list of designer options to personalize their home.

The newly completed Stonewater model at Winding Cypress showcases the 9” x 40” plank tile flooring throughout main living areas, enlarged walk-in shower in owner’s suite, quartz countertops and premium white cabinets in kitchen,  a swimming pool, spa with pool bath.

Resort-style amenities at the community include a state-of-the-art fitness and movement studio, community center with an activities director, a heated pool and spa, an outdoor bar and restaurant, bocce ball and tennis courts, a dog park, community garden and a boardwalk with pavilion.  “HOA fees are exceptionally reasonable too,” Graeve added.

Winding Cypress, surrounded by 800 acres of natural preserve and an estimated 80 acres of sparkling lakes is just five minutes from U.S Highway 41 and 10 minutes from I-75 for convenient access to Naples shopping, dining and area beaches.

Visit www.divosta.com or call 866-285-9007 to visit the model center.

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About DiVosta Homes

DiVosta Homes is a brand of PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM).  DiVosta Homes builds consumer inspired homes and communities that provide casual, resort-style living  for those wanting a winter retreat or a home year round in its home state of Florida.  In addition to providing the sunny Florida lifestyle, DiVosta Homes has always stood for renowned quality for over 50 years.  For more information on DiVosta, visit www.divosta.com

Pulte Homes has First Model Under Construction in New Community Amaranda at Fiddler's Creek, Sales are Underway

NAPLES, Fla. -- Pulte Homes has started construction of its first model home – Summerwood – in Amaranda at Fiddler’s Creek its new 71-homesite neighborhood within the master planned community located off of Collier Blvd., three miles south of U.S. 41 in Naples. 

Sales have already begun, and the model grand opening is planned for the weekend of February 24-25, according to Josh Graeve, vice president of sales for PulteGroup’s Southwest Florida Division. “We have seen a tremendous response from prospects who are surprised they can get a brand new Pulte Home in this prestigious community from the upper $300s,” he said.

The Summerwood model is a versatile one-story design with from 1,861 to 3,077 square feet of living area.  It offers a large kitchen island overlooking the gathering room and two to five bedrooms with two or three bathrooms. Special designer features include a zero-corner sliding glass door, impact windows, stainless steel appliances, quartz kitchen countertops and tile floors throughout.

 “We’re excited to offer our Life Tested® home designs in Fiddler’s Creek, an attractive location for buyers with its natural Florida beauty,” Graeve said.

The private, master-planned, residential community offers unsurpassed elegance amongst a tropical setting, and a magnificent selection of world-class amenities including the 18-hole Arthur Hills-designed championship golf course.

More than two-thirds of the land comprising Fiddler’s Creek is dedicated primarily to nature preserves, lakes, parks, golf and recreational areas, while over 2,200 homes have been built there since its inception.

Resort-style amenities at Fiddler’s Creek include a 54,000 square foot club with spa, fitness center, multi-pool swimming complex, tennis courts, restaurants, and the opportunity to join The Golf Club and The Tarpon Beach and Boating Club.

Pulte is now officially open for sales at Amaranda at Fiddler’s Creek, with pre-construction pricing from the upper $300s.  The homebuilder is offering its popular Classic Series of new home designs – three one-story single-family homes ranging in size from 1,671 square feet of living area to 3,077 square feet with open, flexible living spaces.

For more information about Pulte Homes at Fiddler’s Creek, visit the Fiddler’s Creek Information Center, go to www.pulte.com/fiddlerscreek or call 877-215-3147.

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About Pulte Homes

Pulte Homes, a national brand of PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM), has been providing the American Dream of homeownership for more than 65 years.  Since 1950, the company has touched the lives of nearly 655,000 families, and today, the company operates in approximately 50 markets throughout the country.   Pulte Homes builds consumer inspired homes and communities that provide buyers at all stages the best quality of life.  Only Pulte Homes offers the combination of innovative Life Tested Home Designs® with an unwavering commitment to quality and attention to detail. 

Pulte Homes to Host Feb. 3 Grand Opening of Multi-Million Dollar Amenity Center at Greyhawk at Golf Club of the Everglades

NAPLES, Fla. --- Pulte Homes  will host a grand opening Saturday, Feb. 3 to showcase a new, multi-million dollar resort-style amenity center at Greyhawk at Golf Club of the Everglades its gated community off Vanderbilt Beach Rd., nine miles east of US-41 and Mercato. 

Rich McCormick, president of PulteGroup in Southwest Florida, said admission to the Grand Opening with refreshments and entertainment in the elegant clubhouse is free and the public is invited from 1 to 3 p.m.

The much anticipated, newly completed 9,000 square foot clubhouse features a restaurant, a full bar, gathering lounge, card room, and a fitness center and movement studio. The innovative and modern clubhouse was designed by MHK Architecture and Planning, and built by Deangelis Diamond Construction of Naples.  

Residents will enjoy indoor and al fresco dining overlooking a lake and the heated resort-style pool with lap lanes and a spa.   Outdoor living is enhanced by the lounge area with bar service and a flat screen TV, along with a lakeside fire pit area. 

Five tennis courts, three pickleball courts, three bocce courts and an event lawn with stage are among the magnificent amenity center’s recreational facilities.

New luxury homes at Greyhawk at Golf Club of the Everglades available in 12 distinct floor plans range in size from 1,671 square feet of living space to over 3,900 square feet are priced starting from the low $400,000s.  Four furnished and decorated models are open daily.

Pulte plans to build 550 single-family residences at Greyhawk at Golf Club of the Everglades that will be spread across 500 acres of nature preserve and lakes, surrounded by the community’s landscape and a Rees Jones-designed championship golf course with an exclusive club limited to just 295 members. 

“This premier golf and resort-style community is unequaled in Naples and it perfectly captures the ambience of quiet Florida luxury living while offering estate homes with value and function,” McCormick said. 

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About Pulte Homes

Pulte Homes is a national brand of PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM).  Pulte Homes builds consumer inspired homes and communities that provide the move-up buyer the best quality of life.  Only Pulte Homes offers the combination of innovative Life Tested™ home designs with an unwavering commitment to quality and attention to detail. For more information about Pulte Homes, visit www.pulte.com.

Pulte Homes has Two Models under Construction and Sales are Underway at Orange Blossom Ranch in Naples

NAPLES, Fla.  -- Pulte Homes started sales of its Life Tested® single-family homes and construction of two models is also underway at Orange Blossom Ranch the gated community located off of Oil Well Road, two miles east of Immokalee Road, being developed by The Ronto Group. 

The homebuilder will open the Dockside new home design in early March and the Canopy will be ready for viewing by the end of March according to Josh Graeve, vice president of sales for PulteGroup’s Southwest Florida Division.

The Dockside offers up to six bedrooms, from two-and-a-half to five bathrooms and a three-car tandem garage.  Two flex rooms and a multi-use loft are distinct design features of the Dockside which is priced starting from $349,990.

The Canopy offers three or four bedrooms and up to three full bathrooms with a two-car garage. Priced starting from $297,990, the Canopy features an open kitchen that serves a café, gathering room and outdoor living area.

Nine different Pulte home designs are available at Orange Blossom Ranch.  The one and two-story designs with open, flexible living spaces range in size from 1,674 square feet of living area to 4,262 square feet with from three to six bedrooms. 

Residents enjoy a resort-style pool with beach entry and children’s water feature, spa, bocce, sand volleyball, basketball, tennis courts, tennis center, a children’s playground and picnic area, and walking and biking trails.  A new, modern community clubhouse features a fitness center, catering kitchen and residents lounge, perfect for special events.  The Pulte Sales team is on-site at the clubhouse five days a week and available to give personalized community tours.

 “Pulte’s versatile, consumer-inspired home designs and Orange Blossom Ranch are a winning combination and we encourage potential homebuyers to visit us to see all the new community enhancements,” Graeve said.

For more information about Pulte Homes at Orange Blossom Ranch, visit www.pulte.com/orangeblossomranch or call 866-834-5075.

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About Pulte Homes

Pulte Homes, a national brand of PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM), has been providing the American Dream of homeownership for more than 65 years.  Since 1950, the company has touched the lives of nearly 655,000 families, and today, the company operates in approximately 50 markets throughout the country.   Pulte Homes builds consumer inspired homes and communities that provide buyers at all stages the best quality of life.  Only Pulte Homes offers the combination of innovative Life Tested Home Designs® with an unwavering commitment to quality and attention to detail. 

NAI Realvest Negotiates $1.2 Million+ Sale of Free-Standing Office Building on SR 434 in Altamonte

ORLANDO, Fla. - NAI Realvest recently closed on the sale of a free-standing office building located at 860 N. SR 434 in Altamonte Springs for $1,210,000.00.

Jeff Tanner, senior vice president of investment sales and Kim Manson, director of retail and investment sales at NAI Realvest brokered the transaction representing the local Seller, AMLS, LLC.

Buyer Christensen Financial, Inc. purchased the 10,460 square foot office building on a 1.55 acre tract.  They will be occupying the majority of the building to operate its mortgage lending business. 

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NAI Realvest Negotiates New Lease for Route Optimization Software Company Relocating to Louisiana Office Park from East Orlando

Orlando / Winter Park, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new long-term office lease agreement for two suites totaling 3,583 rentable square feet at Louisiana Office Park in Winter Park.

 FleetZoo LLC leased Suites 210 and 214 at 1133 Louisiana Ave.  The route optimization software firm provides artificial intelligence-based planning and optimization solutions for fleet operators. 

Vice President Mary Frances West, CCIM negotiated the transaction representing the tenant and long time client, who is relocating to Winter Park from the Quadrangle off University Blvd. 

Emerson International, Inc., of Altamonte Springs is the developer and landlord of Louisiana Office Park, and was represented in the transaction by Broker Associate Zac Starkey.

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About NAI Realvest

NAI Realvest serving all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 400 offices spanning the globe.  Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network.  Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.

About FleetZoo

FleetZoo is a technology company that provides a planning and optimization platform for vehicle fleet operations. Our proven solution cuts operational costs through minimizing fleet travel time and fuel usage while improving fleet utilization, driver productivity, and customer service levels. This is accomplished through the use of our proprietary artificial intelligence-based optimization algorithms delivered from a flexible cloud platform. To learn more, visit www.fleetzoo.com.