December 3, 2020 – Lee & Associates Atlanta has hired a former JLL broker to lead its net lease group and added several other agents as it continues to grow its office. Lee Atlanta President and CEO David Howard said the firm hired Taylor Wolfes to lead its new net lease group that deals with the buying, selling and recapitalization of properties rented to a single tenant. Wolfes worked in JLL’s net lease group in Atlanta…
IN THE NEWS: Inmark Signs First Lease at Suburban Atlanta Spec Project
November 27, 2020 – A packaging company that designs and sells products to various end users including labs and hospitals has signed a lease to set up operations at the new Factory Shoals Logistics Center in suburban Atlanta. Inmark, which has its headquarters located roughly one mile away at 675 Hartman Road in Austell, signed a lease for 67,025 square feet at the facility at 7520 Factory Shoals Road. Billy Snowden and Craig Viergever with Lee & Associates…
IN THE NEWS: Lee & Associates Brokers Sale of 149K-SF Industrial Facility in Greenville
November 18th, 2020 — Lee & Associates – Atlanta represented Pattillo Industrial Real Estate in the off-market acquisition of 74 Brookfield Oaks in Greenville South Carolina a 148,643 square foot brand new industrial facility in the burgeoning Mauldin submarket. Lee & Associates’ President & CEO, Dave Howard, and Executive Vice President/Principal, Mike Sutter, identified this opportunity as an excellent addition to the Pattillo portfolio and an opportunity to expand their presence in the Upstate market….
Q3 2020: Office Submarket Reports
Our 2020 Q3 Office Submarket Reports have arrived! Click on the images below to read:
IN THE NEWS: Lee & Associates Tapped to Lease 180K-SF Industrial Property Near Atlanta Airport
October 27, 2020— Lee & Associates’ Atlanta office secured a 180,300 SF industrial listing with Chicago-based commercial real estate developer, Dayton Street Partners. The project is strategically located within the Airport submarket, one of Atlanta’s most competitive areas for industrial real estate. Lee & Associates’ Mike Sutter, SIOR and Rick Tumlin, CCIM, SIOR were awarded the listing after developing an advisory relationship with the investor during the location selection and due diligence period. Collectively, Mr….
IN THE NEWS: Lee & Associates Arranges Sale of 85K-SF Industrial Facility in Atlanta
ATLANTA (October 21, 2020) — Lee & Associates’ Atlanta office is pleased to announce another successful closing for Stonelake Capital Partners in the Fulton Industrial/I-20 West submarket. 307 Fulton Industrial Circle is an 84,862 SF industrial warehouse with unparalleled access to I-20 West, Charlie Brown Airport, Hartsfield Jackson International Airport, a new UPS facility, a new Amazon fulfillment facility as well as many other national manufacturers and distributors. Lee & Associates’ Mike Sutter, SIOR and…
IN THE NEWS: Craig Viergever, SIOR featured in Atlanta Business Chronicle on changes in commercial real estate
Our very own Craig Viergever, SIOR was featured in the Atlanta Business Chronicle about changes in commercial real estate. How have you seen the industry change over the last few years in Atlanta and nationally? Has Atlanta “followed” national trends? Craig Viergever, SIOR: “The industrial sector has grown to be the crown jewel of all real estate sectors from an ownership/investment standpoint. Commercial brokerage has become more virtual/on-line over the past few years, and I…
Lee & Associates – Atlanta’s Trip Ackerman Receives SIOR Designation
ATLANTA (June 23, 2020) — Lee & Associates’ Atlanta office is pleased to announce that Trip Ackerman, Executive Vice President and Principal of their Industrial team, has been awarded SIOR designation. SIOR designation is a highly sought-after professional achievement for commercial real estate experts with a strong transactional history in brokerage. Applicants must have at least five years of experience and must meet an extensive list of qualifications including production volume, endorsements, education, and ethics…
Q3 2020 Office Market Report
While the Atlanta office market had major tenant occupancies in the third quarter, it was the silent majority of smaller tenants (15,000 SF or less) vacating their office space which attributed to the negative 667,094 SF of net absorption. Vacancy continued to trend upward, ending the third quarter at 15.6%. Office sublease availability has increased 42% year-over-year due to recent work from home orders amid the coronavirus pandemic. In the third quarter, Macy’s put their…