Redevelopment of City Center Property
Entered into an agreement with Property Markets Group to lead the development of a 49-story residential condominium and mixed-use tower. The project is expected to be sold under the luxury Waldorf Astoria Residences brand and has tremendous long-term value creation potential.
Positive Trends in Office Real Estate
National office leasing volume was 15% higher than a year ago, with higher-quality office spaces in Sunbelt markets continuing to outperform. Company achieved significant leasing activity, including a 34,000 square foot lease at Papago Tech in Phoenix.
Successful Leasing Transactions
Negotiated a transaction to bring a new 66,000 square foot tenant into the Greenwood Boulevard property in Orlando with a 10-year lease, and extended the existing tenant's lease on 58,000 square feet to 2033.
Positive Financial Performance
First quarter net operating income was $26.0 million, $500,000 higher than the fourth quarter. Core FFO was $12.3 million, $600,000 higher than the previous quarter.
Strong Rent Growth
Realized an 8.5% positive cash releasing spread on renewals over the last 12 months. Same-store cash NOI increased 4.4% in the first quarter compared to the prior year.