ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has appointed Tom Foglia a broker associate in its Orlando Marketing Center.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said Foglia has more than 30 years of experience as an international airlines pilot. But he’s no rookie to the real estate industry.
“Tom Foglia has been dealing in real estate for 15 years,” Soderstrom said. “For the past 10 years he has held an active brokers license in addition to his responsibilities as an airline pilot,” Soderstrom explained.
Foglia, who earned his B.S. Degree in aerospace science and technology, also served as chairman of the Accident Investigating Committee for ATA and the Airlines Pilots Assn.
“Tom Foglia is a veteran real estate professional with contacts all over the world,” Soderstrom said. “We expect him to play a big role in our continued expansion,” he added.
About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty:
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, new home communities, commercial and investment properties, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates two performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Data Transfer Solutions expands at Avalon Park, announces plans to hire 15 specialists by Spring
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Data Transfer Solutions, LLC (DTS), which ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of GIS services to government agencies and private corporations recently expanded its Orlando headquarters at Avalon Park in East Orlando by an additional 5,000 square feet.
A.M. “Trey” Fragala III, AICP, PMP, chief operating officer at Data Transfer Solutions, said the firm’s Orlando headquarters now encompasses 12,000 square feet of office space.
Fragala said DTS plans to hire nine GIS technicians immediately and potentially six more by early summer.
Altogether, DTS employs 60 GIS planning, engineering and survey professionals at offices in Avalon Park, Dallas, San Antonio, Fort Collins, Colo., Portland, Ore, Nashville and New Hampshire.
DTS provides geographic information systems and software applications, asset management, data collection and development, transportation planning and engineering, web design, database applications and video and multimedia production services to local governments and regional and state agencies throughout the U.S.
A.M. “Trey” Fragala III, AICP, PMP, chief operating officer at Data Transfer Solutions, said the firm’s Orlando headquarters now encompasses 12,000 square feet of office space.
Fragala said DTS plans to hire nine GIS technicians immediately and potentially six more by early summer.
Altogether, DTS employs 60 GIS planning, engineering and survey professionals at offices in Avalon Park, Dallas, San Antonio, Fort Collins, Colo., Portland, Ore, Nashville and New Hampshire.
DTS provides geographic information systems and software applications, asset management, data collection and development, transportation planning and engineering, web design, database applications and video and multimedia production services to local governments and regional and state agencies throughout the U.S.
Landlords Should Shower Love and Attention on Small Retailers Hit Hardest by Recession, says Rachel Wein of WeinPlus
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. --- Retail property owners and retail center landlords have been hard hit by the recession, but small retailers---those who lease less than 10,000 square feet of space---have been hit even harder, says commercial real estate consultant Rachel Elias Wein, principal of WeinPlus Real Estate Advisory Services in St. Petersburg.
Smart landlords are making special efforts to form strategic partnerships with their small retail tenants to assure the success of both parties in tough times.
“Nationwide, vacancy rates for neighborhood shopping centers set a 10-year high during the second quarter and range just under eight percent now,” Wein said. “On average, small shop retailers account for about eight percent of the space in neighborhood retail centers, so it’s imperative that property owners and managers do everything they can to encourage the success of their mom-and-pop tenants,” she said.
Wein said rent concessions and lease contract modifications may form a part of the solution, but successful landlords are looking elsewhere.
“The best retail property owners look at their small shop tenants as strategic partners,” Wein said. “They realize that marketing efforts, signage, and organizational efforts like marketing co-ops can play a big role in the success of small retailers and that can make a difference between a thriving retail center and a lot of “for rent” signs,” she said.
The most important asset a property manager can provide is time, Wein said. “Property managers should cultivate tenant relationships and learn what their tenants’ needs are,” Wein said.
“In the long run, small tenants require more time and energy, but they play a vital role in creating the synergy that shoppers seek in a neighborhood retail center,” she said.
Smart landlords are making special efforts to form strategic partnerships with their small retail tenants to assure the success of both parties in tough times.
“Nationwide, vacancy rates for neighborhood shopping centers set a 10-year high during the second quarter and range just under eight percent now,” Wein said. “On average, small shop retailers account for about eight percent of the space in neighborhood retail centers, so it’s imperative that property owners and managers do everything they can to encourage the success of their mom-and-pop tenants,” she said.
Wein said rent concessions and lease contract modifications may form a part of the solution, but successful landlords are looking elsewhere.
“The best retail property owners look at their small shop tenants as strategic partners,” Wein said. “They realize that marketing efforts, signage, and organizational efforts like marketing co-ops can play a big role in the success of small retailers and that can make a difference between a thriving retail center and a lot of “for rent” signs,” she said.
The most important asset a property manager can provide is time, Wein said. “Property managers should cultivate tenant relationships and learn what their tenants’ needs are,” Wein said.
“In the long run, small tenants require more time and energy, but they play a vital role in creating the synergy that shoppers seek in a neighborhood retail center,” she said.
Landlords Should Shower Love and Attention on Small Retailers Hit Hardest by Recession, says Rachel Wein of WeinPlus
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. --- Retail property owners and retail center landlords have been hard hit by the recession, but small retailers---those who lease less than 10,000 square feet of space---have been hit even harder, says commercial real estate consultant Rachel Elias Wein, principal of WeinPlus Real Estate Advisory Services in St. Petersburg.
Smart landlords are making special efforts to form strategic partnerships with their small retail tenants to assure the success of both parties in tough times.
“Nationwide, vacancy rates for neighborhood shopping centers set a 10-year high during the second quarter and range just under eight percent now,” Wein said. “On average, small shop retailers account for about eight percent of the space in neighborhood retail centers, so it’s imperative that property owners and managers do everything they can to encourage the success of their mom-and-pop tenants,” she said.
Wein said rent concessions and lease contract modifications may form a part of the solution, but successful landlords are looking elsewhere.
“The best retail property owners look at their small shop tenants as strategic partners,” Wein said. “They realize that marketing efforts, signage, and organizational efforts like marketing co-ops can play a big role in the success of small retailers and that can make a difference between a thriving retail center and a lot of “for rent” signs,” she said.
The most important asset a property manager can provide is time, Wein said. “Property managers should cultivate tenant relationships and learn what their tenants’ needs are,” Wein said.
“In the long run, small tenants require more time and energy, but they play a vital role in creating the synergy that shoppers seek in a neighborhood retail center,” she said.
Smart landlords are making special efforts to form strategic partnerships with their small retail tenants to assure the success of both parties in tough times.
“Nationwide, vacancy rates for neighborhood shopping centers set a 10-year high during the second quarter and range just under eight percent now,” Wein said. “On average, small shop retailers account for about eight percent of the space in neighborhood retail centers, so it’s imperative that property owners and managers do everything they can to encourage the success of their mom-and-pop tenants,” she said.
Wein said rent concessions and lease contract modifications may form a part of the solution, but successful landlords are looking elsewhere.
“The best retail property owners look at their small shop tenants as strategic partners,” Wein said. “They realize that marketing efforts, signage, and organizational efforts like marketing co-ops can play a big role in the success of small retailers and that can make a difference between a thriving retail center and a lot of “for rent” signs,” she said.
The most important asset a property manager can provide is time, Wein said. “Property managers should cultivate tenant relationships and learn what their tenants’ needs are,” Wein said.
“In the long run, small tenants require more time and energy, but they play a vital role in creating the synergy that shoppers seek in a neighborhood retail center,” she said.
Stirling Sotheby’s Int'l Realty Named Exclusive Agents for Alaqua County Club Luxury Home
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has been named exclusive sales and marketing agents for a one acre golf course estate home at Alaqua County Club, the private, gated community off Markham Woods Road in Longwood.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said International Marketing Expert Mary Ann Hartmann of Stirling’s Sotheby’s Heathrow Real Estate Gallery has listed the estate home at 3207 Tala Loop in the third phase at Alaqua County Club. To view entire listing go to http://maryannhartmann.stirlingsir.com/eng/sales/detail/278-l-717-4253967/longwood-florida-longwood-fl-32779
The 6,422 square foot custom estate home offers five bedrooms, five full baths and two half baths, along with an impressive front entry with brick paver circular drive, a chef’s kitchen featuring Wolf and SubZero appliances, a game room with wet bar, a large master suite with breakfast bar, safe room, saltwater pool with island stone bridge, water features and separate spa, and a four car garage.
The home, which was built in 2003, is priced at $1,550,000.
To view a video of the property, visit http://tours.tourfactory.com/tours/tour.asp?t=807414&r=www.sothebysrealty.com
About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty:
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, new home communities, commercial and investment properties, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates two performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said International Marketing Expert Mary Ann Hartmann of Stirling’s Sotheby’s Heathrow Real Estate Gallery has listed the estate home at 3207 Tala Loop in the third phase at Alaqua County Club. To view entire listing go to http://maryannhartmann.stirlingsir.com/eng/sales/detail/278-l-717-4253967/longwood-florida-longwood-fl-32779
The 6,422 square foot custom estate home offers five bedrooms, five full baths and two half baths, along with an impressive front entry with brick paver circular drive, a chef’s kitchen featuring Wolf and SubZero appliances, a game room with wet bar, a large master suite with breakfast bar, safe room, saltwater pool with island stone bridge, water features and separate spa, and a four car garage.
The home, which was built in 2003, is priced at $1,550,000.
To view a video of the property, visit http://tours.tourfactory.com/tours/tour.asp?t=807414&r=www.sothebysrealty.com
About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty:
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, new home communities, commercial and investment properties, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates two performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.
Friday, January 13, 2012
NAI Realvest Negotiates New Long Term Lease of Class A Office Space in Maitland
MAITLAND, Fla. --- NAI Realvest recently negotiated a 5.5 year lease agreement for 3,255 square feet of Class A office space at Suite 151 in Maitland Promenade, 485 N. Keller Rd., Maitland.
Tom R. Kelley II, CCIM, a principal in the firm, negotiated the transaction representing the new tenant, Groelle & Salmon, P.A., a law firm specializing in insurance law and litigation headquartered in Wellington in Palm Beach County with offices in Vero Beach and Tampa.
The landlord Maitland Office Company, LLC., based in Baltimore, was represented by Micah Strader of CBRE.
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 350 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.
Tom R. Kelley II, CCIM, a principal in the firm, negotiated the transaction representing the new tenant, Groelle & Salmon, P.A., a law firm specializing in insurance law and litigation headquartered in Wellington in Palm Beach County with offices in Vero Beach and Tampa.
The landlord Maitland Office Company, LLC., based in Baltimore, was represented by Micah Strader of CBRE.
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 350 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.
Ryland Homes Opens Waterstone Falls near Windermere Golf Course in Cumming in Forsyth County
ATLANTA, Ga. --- Ryland Homes recently opened a new section of homesites at Waterstone Falls, a new home community located off Trammel Road two miles east of GA-400 and GA-20 near the Windermere Golf Course in Cumming in Forsyth County, Ga.
Brian Johnson, Senior Sales Counselor for Ryland Homes, said the response has been overwhelming, with several sites in the new section going under contract immediately upon release.
Altogether, Ryland plans to build 81 single family homes at Waterstone Falls from Ryland’s Georgian and Masters Collection designs with side entry garages and brick exteriors on oversized home sites.
Three, four and five bedroom homes at Waterstone Falls priced from the low $300s range in size from 2,515 square feet of living space to 5,155 square feet.
Johnson said a 2.5 acre amenity center at Waterstone Falls has recently been constructed, with a resort style swimming pool, cabana, two tennis courts and children’s playground.
For more information, visit www.ryland.com
Brian Johnson, Senior Sales Counselor for Ryland Homes, said the response has been overwhelming, with several sites in the new section going under contract immediately upon release.
Altogether, Ryland plans to build 81 single family homes at Waterstone Falls from Ryland’s Georgian and Masters Collection designs with side entry garages and brick exteriors on oversized home sites.
Three, four and five bedroom homes at Waterstone Falls priced from the low $300s range in size from 2,515 square feet of living space to 5,155 square feet.
Johnson said a 2.5 acre amenity center at Waterstone Falls has recently been constructed, with a resort style swimming pool, cabana, two tennis courts and children’s playground.
For more information, visit www.ryland.com
New home buyers at Del Webb Ponte Vedra at Nocatee can get a head start on community amenities
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. --- New home buyers at Del Webb Ponte Vedra at Nocatee can now get a head start on enjoying the amenities at the Anastasia Clubhouse in the popular active adult community.
Sean Strickler, vice president of sales for Del Webb in the north Florida region, said new home buyers now receive full access to amenities at Nocatee as well as Del Webb Ponte Vedra as soon as their purchase goes to contract.
“New home buyers at Del Webb Ponte Vedra can start reaping the benefits of home ownership in this community as soon as their contract is signed,” Strickler said.
That includes Central Park and the Anastasia Club, one of the largest community centers in any active adult community in Florida.
The $14 million Anastasia Club in Del Webb Ponte Vedra includes a grand ballroom, social café, fitness center with Techno-gym equipment, movement studio, indoor spa, steam and sauna room, indoor and outdoor pools, outside tennis courts, pickleball and bocce ball courts. Residents will also enjoy their very own Central Park, where they can actively garden or enjoy an outdoor concert in the amphitheater.
The master plan of Nocatee features a splash water park, fitness center and planned activities for residents and families as well.
About Del Webb
Del Webb, the pioneer of active adult retirement communities, is America’s leading builder of developments for people ages 55+. Since 1960, Del Webb has redefined retirement and retirement living by meeting the housing and lifestyle needs of the active Baby Boomer. Del Webb’s amenities and program offerings provide residents an engaging environment, which fulfills their creative, social, physical fitness and intellectual needs as they journey into the next chapter in their lives – whether it means retirement or still working. Del Webb has grown to more than 50 communities currently open for new home sales in 20 states. For more information on Del Webb, visit www.delwebb.com. To learn more about how to plan a smart future, check out financial tools at delwebb.com/value.
Sean Strickler, vice president of sales for Del Webb in the north Florida region, said new home buyers now receive full access to amenities at Nocatee as well as Del Webb Ponte Vedra as soon as their purchase goes to contract.
“New home buyers at Del Webb Ponte Vedra can start reaping the benefits of home ownership in this community as soon as their contract is signed,” Strickler said.
That includes Central Park and the Anastasia Club, one of the largest community centers in any active adult community in Florida.
The $14 million Anastasia Club in Del Webb Ponte Vedra includes a grand ballroom, social café, fitness center with Techno-gym equipment, movement studio, indoor spa, steam and sauna room, indoor and outdoor pools, outside tennis courts, pickleball and bocce ball courts. Residents will also enjoy their very own Central Park, where they can actively garden or enjoy an outdoor concert in the amphitheater.
The master plan of Nocatee features a splash water park, fitness center and planned activities for residents and families as well.
About Del Webb
Del Webb, the pioneer of active adult retirement communities, is America’s leading builder of developments for people ages 55+. Since 1960, Del Webb has redefined retirement and retirement living by meeting the housing and lifestyle needs of the active Baby Boomer. Del Webb’s amenities and program offerings provide residents an engaging environment, which fulfills their creative, social, physical fitness and intellectual needs as they journey into the next chapter in their lives – whether it means retirement or still working. Del Webb has grown to more than 50 communities currently open for new home sales in 20 states. For more information on Del Webb, visit www.delwebb.com. To learn more about how to plan a smart future, check out financial tools at delwebb.com/value.
NAI Realvest Negotiates $650,000 Sale of 15,000 Square Foot Industrial Building in Lakeland
ORLANDO, Fla. -- NAI Realvest recently negotiated the sale of the 15,000 square foot office/warehouse building on 4.26 acres at 3306 Waterfield Rd. in Lakeland.
Senior broker associate Sean DuPree CCIM at NAI Realvest negotiated the transaction representing the seller, JST Properties, LLC of Fort Pierce.
CLM Polk Properties, LLC of Bartow paid $650,000 for the property which includes 1,500 square feet of office space and fenced outside storage. The facility was built in 2003.
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 350 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.
Senior broker associate Sean DuPree CCIM at NAI Realvest negotiated the transaction representing the seller, JST Properties, LLC of Fort Pierce.
CLM Polk Properties, LLC of Bartow paid $650,000 for the property which includes 1,500 square feet of office space and fenced outside storage. The facility was built in 2003.
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 350 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.
Stirling Sotheby’s Int'l Realty Named Exclusive Realtors for two $1. 5 Million Waterfront Home Sites in Dr. Phillips / Windermere area
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has been named exclusive sales and marketing agents for adjoining estate home sites on the east shore of Lake Sheen, on the Butler Chain of Lakes in the Dr. Phillips/Windermere area of southwest Orlando.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said Broker Associate Alan Bird is representing the owners of two adjacent 4.5 acre properties that are listed for sale at $1.5 million each.
“These two properties probably rank as the finest lakefront luxury home sites available in the southwest Orlando area,” Soderstrom said.
Each of the two home sites – at 9250 and 9300 Kilgore Rd. on Millionaire Row – offer 1.8 acres of buildable land, Bird said, adding that the adjacent home sites are available individually or combined.
“It will be very interesting to see what type of luxury home, or homes, are constructed on these sites,” Soderstrom said. “These lots are the last of their kind in this market.”
The home sites are just minutes from Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club golf course, close to upscale shopping, restaurants and the attractions and within 20 minutes of downtown Orlando and the International Airport.
About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty:
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, new home communities, commercial and investment properties, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates two performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said Broker Associate Alan Bird is representing the owners of two adjacent 4.5 acre properties that are listed for sale at $1.5 million each.
“These two properties probably rank as the finest lakefront luxury home sites available in the southwest Orlando area,” Soderstrom said.
Each of the two home sites – at 9250 and 9300 Kilgore Rd. on Millionaire Row – offer 1.8 acres of buildable land, Bird said, adding that the adjacent home sites are available individually or combined.
“It will be very interesting to see what type of luxury home, or homes, are constructed on these sites,” Soderstrom said. “These lots are the last of their kind in this market.”
The home sites are just minutes from Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club golf course, close to upscale shopping, restaurants and the attractions and within 20 minutes of downtown Orlando and the International Airport.
About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty:
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, new home communities, commercial and investment properties, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates two performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.
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