Author: Amy Chavez

ADDISON, Texas (Dec. 12, 2024) — Younger Partners Executive Vice President Ben McCutchin and Consultant Sam Kartalis brokered the sale of the eight-acre former Midway Square Shopping Center, at 14833 Midway Road in Addison to AMLI Residential. Located within the 79-acre Midway South neighborhood, the aging center was earmarked for redevelopment and now will become a key addition to AMLI’s highly anticipated AMLI Treehouse mixed-use development. McCutchin and Kartalis represented both the seller, VVI, Inc. and the buyer, AMLI Residential.

McCutchin has close ties to the property as this was an integral component of the 150-acre homestead that his mother purchased some 60 years ago when it was farmland. Over the years, the McCutchin family selectively developed the 150-acre farm into various successful projects, which included the Midway Square Shopping Center.

First developed in the early 1980s, the Midway Square Shopping Center served as a local destination with several well-known restaurants including the Midway Point and Jaxx Steakhouse, among others. Since 2020, the Midway Square Shopping Center grew increasingly difficult to maintain.

“This was one of the last large-acre, single-owner development sites on Midway between LBJ and Belt Line,” McCutchin said. “The shopping center was aging and would have required millions of dollars to bring it up to date. The ownership decided it was best to put it on the market and felt that it could fit in well with AMLI’s existing development next door.”

Kartalis noted that this property attracted multiple premier multifamily developers interested in its acquisition. “We went with AMLI because of its excellent reputation within the Town of Addison and its proposal to create a truly mixed-use development, a requirement of the Midway South neighborhood overlay.”

“Soon, AMLI will commence demolition of the 40-plus-year-old structures and incorporate the site into its AMLI Treehouse development south of the site, which broke ground about a year ago and will now extend up to Beltway Road,” Kartalis said.

“AMLI’s experience with its existing AMLI Addison apartment community and AMLI Treehouse mixed-use development is visible evidence of its ability to create something iconic on this property to the satisfaction of the neighborhood and the Town,” he added.

AMLI Treehouse is slated for its first resident move-ins in the first half of 2026 and completion by the middle of 2027. Once complete, the overall community will include 570 luxury apartments, 30 luxury rental townhomes, 56 for-sale townhomes, 3.7 acres of green space and 12,500 square feet of stand-alone retail. The retail is actively being marketed by Thomas Glendenning with SHOP Companies.

“Special thanks to Ben and Sam for entrusting AMLI to honor the McCutchin legacy through a continuation of our existing AMLI Treehouse development. Redevelopment of Midway Square unlocks numerous community benefits and completes the Town’s vision for the burgeoning Midway South neighborhood. The mixed-use community will offer plentiful green space, desirable destination retail and outstanding housing choices,” said Robert Lapp, AMLI Development Co. Vice President.

“This will be a high-end project that really benefits the Town of Addison,” McCutchin said. “My family would be pleased with the legacy of what is happening on the land.”

About AMLI Residential

A 2023 USGBC LEED Homes Awards Outstanding Developer and Power Builder and a 2023 EPA ENERGY STAR PARTNER of the Year, AMLI Residential focuses on the development, acquisition and management of environmentally responsible apartment communities throughout the U.S. Founded in 1980, AMLI is owned by PRIME Property Fund, a core commingled institutional fund. AMLI owns and manages 78 apartment communities, including approximately 25,600 apartment homes, and has over 3,100 additional apartment homes under development at seven new communities. AMLI is a leader in multifamily sustainability. Forty-nine AMLI communities are LEED®-certified and 47 communities are ENERGY STAR®-certified. For more information, visit  AMLI.com.

LAKE HIGHLANDS, Texas (Dec. 10, 2024)— Younger Partners Senior Vice President Michael Ytem and Associate Luke Nolan successfully brokered an off-market sale of a vacant 11,200 square feet CVS at 10666 E Northwest Highway in the Old Lake Highlands area in Northeast Dallas for an out-of-the-ordinary adaptive reuse project.

Younger Partners brokered the deal between the seller, Sierra Properties, and the buyer, Victron Energy Inc. Vice President Mohamed Sharaf.

“When CVS did not renew its lease, I recognized there was an incredible opportunity to leverage the existing building that was soon to go dark,” Ytem said. “I brought in a buyer that saw the potential in an adaptive reuse play, transforming the empty CVS into a state-of-the-art carwash facility.”

“Pharmacy brands like CVS continue to reevaluate their real estate strategies, driven by oversaturation and a shift to smaller, more efficient formats. This trend has made larger stores increasingly obsolete, opening the door for groups to repurpose highly sought-after real estate,” Nolan said.

This site, on 1.15 acres on the hard corner of E. Northwest Highway and Plano Road, is a major intersection, heavily trafficked for morning and evening commuters, Ytem added. “Establishing a carwash site fills a major void between 635 and 75.”

“I was looking to repurpose the building after CVS closed. Michael Ytem and his team were able to locate numerous potential buyers and tenants in a timely fashion. They followed up every step of the way and their detail-oriented approach made this process seamless,” said Sierra Properties Owner John Kenny.

Sharaf added that the site’s location is in a key urban market on a busy corner which is one of the main attributes that makes the property so attractive.

“Breathing life back into an abandoned site provides a unique opportunity to be creative as we need to find a way to cut entrances, windows, fit equipment, tear out the mezzanine, change the grading and flooring to accommodate vehicular instead of pedestrian traffic,” he said.

Wash Masters is owned by Victron Energy and was started by Ali Sharaf in 2004 when the first location opened in Irving. Securing this deal in the company’s 20^th year means a lot to Mohamed Sharaf.

“We recently became the largest car wash chain in the DFW area and are excited to open our second location in Dallas proper,” he said.

Lake Highlands boasts a population of 99,360 and is primarily a residential community. The addition of a new car wash facility demonstrates the area’s commitment to accommodating new residents as the area continues to boom.

“As a Lake Highlands resident, I was personally vested in bringing positive change to a premier corner with much-needed services,” Ytem said. “This is the second deal we’ve brokered for John at that intersection.”

ANNA, Texas (Nov. 19, 2024)— Rockhill Capital & Investments struck a deal with the Cox Family to acquire 116 acres in the North Texas city of Anna, 45 miles north of Dallas. The Frisco buyer will sell fully entitled tracts of land to homebuilders, multifamily and commercial developers, as well as end-users at County Road 371 and State Highway 5, approximately two miles east of the booming U.S. 75 corridor.

Younger Partners Executive Managing Director John St. Clair, Vice President Tyler Hemenway and Associate Davis Willoughby represented the seller in the transaction. The sales price was not disclosed.

The single-family portion will be built in phases with development of 325 single-family lots, said Rockhill Chief Development Officer Brent Libby.

“Construction will likely begin early in Q2 2025,” Libby said. “We’ve already sold 82 of the 116 acres to homebuilder Taylor Morrison and they should break ground first.”

Libby added that 9.5 acres on SH 5 is under contract to a commercial developer. Meanwhile, Rockhill is negotiating with a user/developer on the remaining 24 acres, which is zoned for multifamily.

The seller, the Cox Family, owned the land for decades before this sale, Hemenway said, noting that the seller received multiple offers on the property over the years but wasn’t prepared to sell.

“Ultimately, the family wanted to capitalize on the land market before unforeseen market factors took place,” St. Clair added. “This deal took place at the right time with the right buyer.”

The acquisition involved a lengthy zoning process to acquire the land, Willoughby said.

“The Cox Tract is essentially infill on the east side of Anna, and we were able to secure a great entitlement package, which included single-family, multifamily and commercial zoning,” Libby explained. He added that Rockhill created a Public Improvement District (PID) on the single-family portion of the land, which helped the deal move forward.

“The City of Anna was great to work with and supported the project all the way through the process, which was a fairly complicated zoning case,” Libby said.

The transaction made sense to Rockhill, as it expands their current land holdings located in the nearby high-growth cities of Howe, Van Alstyne and Sherman.

“We’ll continue to source and acquire land in the area where we can add value through entitlements, and either develop the property or hold it for some time and exit to another developer or end user,” Libby said.

In addition to this deal in Anna, Hemenway and Younger Partners Senior Vice President Michael Ytem brokered the sale of more than 17 acres of family land in far north Collin County to Ascent Land Ventures for future development. Ytem and Hemenway also have 10.3 acres on the market for sale at a future hard corner of 923 E. FM 455 in Anna.

ENNIS, Texas (Oct. 31, 2024)—Younger Partners represented a Dallas company in its acquisition of 125 acres in Ennis, approximately 35 miles south of downtown Dallas. The new landowner plans to use the acreage at U.S. 287 and Oak Grove Road to expand its Metroplex operations.

Younger Partners’ Executive Managing Director—Land Division John St. Clair represented the buyer. The seller and sales price were undisclosed.

The buyer selected the land for its operations because of its proximity to major highway systems and land availability. In addition, Ennis and Ellis County offered the buyer economic incentives to add appeal to the relocation of its operations to the site.

“The buyer had been looking for the ideal site for distribution,” St. Clair said. The company had targeted developed areas in the region of South Dallas but could not find the right property at a reasonable price point.

St. Clair explained that Ennis and Ellis County have been under most developers’ radars. But that might not be the case for much longer. The U.S. Census reported that Ellis County’s population grew by 4.9% in 2023, making it one of the 10 fastest-growing counties in the South. Ennis is also experiencing a population boom, increasing by 17.7% between 2020 and 2023.

St. Clair said Ellis County could become a target for future commercial development along Dallas-Fort Worth’s southern region. The area contains a major highway (U.S. 287),  interstates (IH-45 and easy access to IH-35),  with plenty of undeveloped land. With people moving to the region it also means a larger skilled labor force, he said.

“Ellis County and Ennis are ideal for industrial development, particularly distribution,” St. Clair observed. “Ennis hasn’t been on the radar for projects like this, but when I brought the buyer down there, they immediately recognized the potential of the location.”

ANNA, Texas (Oct. 29, 2024)— Younger Partners Senior Vice President Michael Ytem and Vice President Tyler Hemenway brokered the sale of more than 17 acres of family land in Anna, TX to Ascent Land Ventures LLC, represented by Brandon Kendall and Tom Dosch from Dosch Marshall Real Estate (DMRE) for future development.

Ytem and Hemenway represented the seller, the heirs of the Copeland/Cottrell/Adams family in the transaction. DMRE Associate Brendon Kendall and Principal Tom Dosch negotiated on behalf of the buyer.

Located about 45 miles north of Dallas, the 17.26-acre parcel (at 9391 County Road 423) is intersected by County Road 422, west of Anna’s Town Square. The land is just minutes away from the under-construction Collin County Outer Loop, which will link the area with the Dallas North Tollway and State Highways 5, 121 and 78.

“Anna is a hot market. Since 2015, the city’s growth has skyrocketed by 1,915% with nearly 6,000 new rooftops added. Its location halfway between Dallas and Sherman is on a growth path coming from Plano and McKinney along U.S. 75,” Hemenway said. “Ranked as North Texas’ ninth fastest-growing city, the town’s appeal is its residential, commercial and industrial real estate development potential.”

Anna’s commercial presence continues to expand, highlighted by the upcoming construction of Home Depot and numerous chain restaurants along the Highway 75 corridor, he added.

“The town’s well-planned infrastructure supports this rapid growth with several key projects in the pipeline, catalyzed by significant additions such as Walmart and expanded city infrastructure extending west of U.S. 75,” he added. “These developments underscore Anna’s evolution from a gas station stop on the way to Lake Texoma to a vibrant community poised for substantial economic and residential expansion.”

“Closing on this property in one of the fastest-growing suburbs of Dallas-Fort Worth is a big win,” Kendall added, noting that the site will be held for future development.

“Despite tight market conditions, deals are still getting done and to the closing table,” Ytem said. “This deal, which is part of a larger assemblage of land that DMRE is developing there, resulted from a relationship with a classmate in The Real Estate Council’s Associate Leadership Council. It demonstrates the power of cultivating connections and operating with integrity and trust.”

Ytem and Hemenway also have 10.3 acres on the market for sale at a future hard corner of 923 E. FM 455 in Anna. Located in the ETJ (extraterritorial jurisdiction) of Anna, the land is designated as a Transitional Development area in Anna’s newly authored Downtown Master Plan. This parcel is also adjacent to the proposed 970-acre Sherley Farms single-family residential community set to include 3,000 homes with 125 acres of open space featuring a central green, pocket parks, along with hike and bike trails. Prosper-based developer Tellus Group – the developer of North Texas large-scale communities from Windsong Ranch in Aubrey to Mosaic in Celina – is the mastermind of Sherley Farms.

Site Near Loop 820 & SH 121 Closed Within Three Months of Listing

RICHLAND HILLS, Texas (Sept. 24, 2024) – Younger Partners Senior Vice President Michael Ytem successfully negotiated the sale of a four-acre parcel zoned business park in the active East Fort Worth submarket.

Ytem represented the seller, Bridge Cap Partners, in the 2525 Handley Ederville Rd. transaction. Forrest Cook, a Senior Vice President at Stream Realty Partners, represented the buyer, G-Catch LLC.

The site near Interstate 820 and State Highway 121 once held the 150,000-square-foot Advanced Foam Recycling which was destroyed in a fire in 2021. Following that event, the structure was razed, and the pad scraped, with the seller acquiring it in 2022 as an opportunistic play.

“The location drove interest in the site. It’s at the very edge of where the East Fort Worth submarket ends and the Mid-Cities begins,” Ytem added. “With major thoroughfare access, it’s ideal for servicing both Fort Worth and Dallas.”

The property sold within three months of its listing date.

“The buyer was highly motivated to close on this deal,” Ytem said.

Cook said that the new owner is an established player in the DFW market, with plans to build flex and retail buildings on the acreage.

“East Fort Worth continues to be a highly sought-after industrial market due to high barriers to entry coupled with excellent labor and connectivity with the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex,” he added.

Ytem explained that the seller is a long-term client of Younger Partners Managing Principals Trae Anderson and Sean Dalton.

“It was a true privilege working for Sean and Trae’s client as the designated land expert.” Ytem said, adding that the transaction sailed through with few obstacles. “Forrest Cook was easy to work with on this transaction.”

Ytem, along with Younger Partners Executive Managing Director John St. Clair, recently listed Bell County 707 Ranch in the fast-growing Central Texas city of Temple to the market for immediate sale. The 707-acre ranch at West Adams Avenue and Texas 317, two of Temple’s main arteries, just minutes from Interstate 35 has a starting list price of $40 million. On-site amenities include an operational horse ranch, a working stone quarry and several natural springs. Also included is a 4,000-square-foot, 19th-century house built from stones sourced from the land and remodeled in 2015.

Ben McCutchin reminisces about Pilot Knob and his family’s land legacy

Sitting at Interstate 35W and Robson Ranch Road lies Pilot Knob, a North Texas landmark southwest of Denton. The 900-foot-high natural rock protrusion provides a breathtaking 360-degree view of North Texas. Once the highest point in Denton County, the closer someone gets to the top, the slower they must walk because of the uneven terrain. Before the McCutchin family took over, infamous outlaw Sam Bass used this site as a hideout because of its cave-like structure. Today, Hillwood Communities plans to incorporate the knob and transform its surrounding areas for a combination of residential and mixed-use development projects.

How did Pilot Knob go from a hideout to an iconic landmark in North Texas? The McCutchin family might have something to do with that. Long before Younger Partners Executive Vice President Ben McCutchin was immersed in the world of real estate, his dad, Alex, started off drilling wells in the oil business, which piqued the family’s interest in land development. After Alex passed away, Ben’s mom, Alma, continued to invest in North Texas real estate. She possessed the foresight and vision to know that North Texas held the growth opportunities to become a major metroplex one day. Eventually, Ben caught on to the family’s passion for real estate and got involved in shaping North Texas to be what it is today.

Pilot Knob was owned by the McCutchin family until they sold it to Ross Perot in 1987. Ben recalls that this land was a hot commodity with numerous entities interested in the land in addition to Perot. In the middle of finalizing the deal, Texas was going through the Savings and Loan (S&L) crisis that caused the financial collapse in the late 1980s affecting the banking industry throughout the United States. Caused by several factors ranging from speculative lending, fixed-rate loans and interest rate hikes. The chaotic experience of selling this land amid turmoil taught Ben about the highs and lows of owning land. There is a certain tenacity and resilience that he developed while owning this land during that difficult time.

Recently, North Texas developer Hillwood (founded by Perot in 1988) finalized plans to develop the property. Because of Pilot Knob’s rich history, they plan to preserve the knob within the planned residential communities. Pilot Knob and the post oak trees will be incorporated into a trail system with recreation areas and parks. The 360-degree view that Ben mentioned is here to stay. In addition to Hillwood, a portion of the land was sold several years ago to single-family land developer, Zena Development, which is in its last phase of successful build-out. What was once an endless sprawl of cattle grazing land is now going to be a major hub for Denton County homeowners.

When thinking about the legacy of his family in the North Texas area, the main sentiment that Ben expresses is immense gratitude. His family’s legacy is a tangible reminder of the evolution of North Texas land development. He is thankful to have grown up in Dallas and acknowledges how good the city has been to him and his family. As far as working in real estate, Ben says he never wants to retire because this industry has given him a purpose and something that he loves all in one.

The cliché saying that “love what you do, and you will never work a day in your life,” rings true for Ben McCutchin. As for the future of North Texas land development: it won’t slow down, he says. “I can see development going all the way up to the state line bordering Oklahoma,” he predicts. In the future, keep your eyes on the lookout for the next development in North Texas. The McCutchins just might have something to do with it.

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas (Aug. 14, 2024) – Younger Partners Executive Managing Director John St. Clair and Associate Davis Willoughby brokered the sale of 31.8 acres at the northwest corner of Lake Ridge Parkway and Great Southwest Parkway in Grand Prairie, Texas, to JPI, a leader in the development of best-in-class multifamily communities.

St. Clair and Willoughby represented the undisclosed seller, the property’s longtime owner. The transaction was a direct deal with JPI.

“This tract has been overlooked for years because of its topography and the city’s floodplain challenges, but JPI saw the potential to make those issues an asset,” St. Clair said. “This is an amazing acquisition for JPI and a wonderful addition to the city of Grand Prairie’s multifamily offerings.”

Like most North Texas cities, there is demand for housing units, particularly multifamily, throughout Grand Prairie. “Infill multifamily sites are highly coveted, and it is difficult to find them in the right location with the appropriate zoning,” Willoughby said. “When these parcels are found, they have great value. This site was a rare gem for JPI as it was already zoned for multifamily usage.”

Occupancy for all multifamily units across DFW hovers around 92%, according to Q2 data. The city also has some of the region’s largest employers with Lockheed Martin, Grand Prairie ISD and Poly-America Inc. leading the way, according to the City of Grand Prairie.

“City leadership recognizes the need for these kinds of projects,” Willoughby said. “The city’s planned development provision for this property was written in the 1980s, which required some discussion to ensure the multifamily stipulated within the zoning complies with the city’s multifamily standards of today.  It was a unique situation to have the purchaser, seller and city working together to bring the project to fruition.”

Additionally, because about half of the land is located in the flood plain, it inspired some out-of-the-box thinking for JPI in considering this site, St. Clair added. “On the positive side, the flood plain creates a site featuring natural, wooded views which JPI can take advantage of to create an amenity for the residents,” he said.

“It is a testament to JPI to select this parcel for a project,” St. Clair said. “JPI has a quality team. The combination of a long track record of success and its ability to perform sets the firm apart. From a broker’s perspective, JPI appreciates and values the work we bring to a transaction. This is not always the case with sellers and buyers.”

LAKE HIGHLANDS, Texas (Aug. 13, 2024) – Younger Partners Senior Vice President Michael Ytem and Associate Luke Nolan successfully negotiated the sale of 19,000 square feet on 1.15 acres at 10620-10624 E Northwest Highway in the Old Lake Highlands area in Northeast Dallas.

Younger Partners represented the seller, Johny Kenny, in the transaction. The buyer, Noori Abdulghani, president of Linhope Companies, was represented by Cushman & Wakefield Senior Director Steve Wentz.

The site has been various businesses, ranging from a Hollywood Video to a Dollar General and a furniture store. The buyer plans to transform a majority of the building into a new location for The Goddard School, bringing the inquiry-based learning experience to area families.

“Conveniently located on Northwest Highway, I had no doubt this site would lend itself to something great,” said Ytem. “Old Lake Highlands is the place to be; this sale will fulfill the demand of a growing population.”

Abdulghani said the retail storefront is an ideal location for adaptive reuse into a childcare facility. “As a local resident with young children, I know firsthand the need for additional childcare in this part of Dallas. We look forward to partnering with Goddard to develop a leading childcare facility and invest in quality education and care for our youngest generation,” Abdulghani said.

Currently, only 14 childcare facilities are within 15 miles of Lake Highlands. The facility is surrounded by multiple residential communities, giving those parents a convenient location and high-quality childcare option, Ytem said.

The Goddard School’s inquiry-based education program embraces how children learn best—through their innate curiosity—because research confirms that when wonder leads, learning follows. The program features a cutting-edge curriculum developed by a diversely skilled group of educators, researchers, physicians and early childhood experts, as well as built-in assessment of academic and social-emotional progress and family communication via a proprietary app.

The Goddard School serves almost 100,000 students from six weeks to six years old in 37 states and Washington, D.C.

About The Goddard School

For 36 years, The Goddard School has nurtured the extraordinary in every child, providing a warm, caring and safe environment that supports their individual social, emotional and academic development, appreciates their unique talents and personalities, and fosters skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. The Goddard School’s exclusive inquiry-based education program, Wonder of Learning, embraces how children learn best—through their innate curiosity—because research confirms that when wonder leads, learning follows. Wonder of Learning is backed by expert knowledge, data-driven insight and unwavering compassion for growing minds, encouraging children to explore their curiosities and interests as they discover the joy—and wonder—of learning. The Goddard School serves almost 100,000 students from six weeks to six years old in 37 states and Washington, D.C. To learn more about The Goddard School, please visit GoddardSchool.com.

By: Masen Stamp, Office and Retail Leasing Senior Associate

If you’ve ever been to ICSC Las Vegas, you know it is an eventful, three-day gathering of the biggest retail CRE dealmakers and industry experts. These retail influencers and leaders are driving the innovation and evolution commercial real estate has to offer, specifically in the retail sector.

Younger Partners sent a team including Co-Managing Partners Moody Younger and Kathy Permenter, Investments-Land Division VP Renzo Cella, me and Retail Leasing Associate Carson Mitchell. And, if you even think about bringing heels, don’t!  We walked over 15,000 steps daily with back-to-back meetings on both Monday and Tuesday. I made some amazing contacts and although I returned tired from the day-in and day-out of the convention, I am also refreshed for the work!

If you haven’t been and are thinking about going next year, here are three of my takeaways:

1. Set the meeting: Whether you’re nervous to call and ask or think someone won’t give you the time of day—try anyway. People appreciate the hustle and likely will fit you in. You can get something out of every single meeting. You never know what one meeting can lead to or what you can learn from somebody else in the industry just by taking the time to have a conversation.When scheduling meetings, make sure to put the calendar invite in the time zone of the location of your meeting to avoid confusion. The convention center is huge—give yourself plenty of time between meetings or group them in the same halls.
2. Amp up the energy: With long days, it can be easy to succumb to fatigue, but bring your energy. Be the broker people look forward to running into at these events. Drink three cups of coffee if you must. A lot of energy can go a long way. It’s contagious!
3.  Bring water and a snack: A pro tip for big events is to eat/drink water when you can. You don’t know when the next meal is going to happen. It’s also a good idea to bring a big water bottle as you hop from meeting to meeting. Bring electrolytes…you’re in Vegas!

ICSC showed me the importance of building relationships, especially in the commercial real estate industry. Networking and putting yourself in the room with decision-makers and other dealmakers is crucial. It’s much easier to negotiate deals with brokers and tenants you have a relationship with because you’ve built trust and camaraderie.  Moving forward in my role at Younger Partners, I plan on being more intentional with my relationship building.

As a group, we ventured through some of Vegas’ most iconic hotels, such as the Bellagio, Cosmopolitan, Encore/Wynn, Caesars Palace and Paris. We proceeded to eat and drink our way through Vegas as well. Since the NBA playoffs were happening, we didn’t miss our chance to place a bet at the Wynn Sportsbook. We put $100 on the Dallas Mavericks winning the game— the Mavericks won, so we won!

We can’t wait to explore all the opportunities given, and we are already planning for ICSC 2025! Not everything that happens in Vegas has to stay in Vegas.

TEMPLE, Texas (July 9, 2024) – Younger Partners Executive Managing Director John St. Clair and Senior Vice President Michael Ytem have brought the 700+ acre Bell County 707 Ranch, in the fast-growing city of Temple, to the market for immediate sale.

Located about 128 miles south of Dallas and 74 miles north of Austin, the Central Texas tract is currently zoned for agricultural use and offers rare and compelling commercial and residential opportunities in a fast-growing Texas city.

The 707-acre parcel is at West Adams Avenue and Texas 317, two of Temple’s main arteries, just minutes from Interstate 35. On-site amenities include an operational horse ranch, a working stone quarry and several natural springs. Also included is a 4,000-square-foot, 19th-century house built from stones sourced from the land and remodeled in 2015.

“The sellers held the land for decades,” St. Clair said. “Potential buyers expressed interest in the site in the past, but it wasn’t for sale until now.”

The location is in the growth path for Temple, he added. The city has an active health and life sciences sector, anchored by Baylor Scott & White Health. Temple also attracts companies active in the technology and financial services arenas. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population increased by 13.4% between 2020 and 2023 to more than 93,000 and is anticipated to reach 100,000 residents by spring 2025.

“Temple’s growth has moved west and gone as far as it can,” Ytem said. “Ranch 707 is between that growth and Lake Belton, which is the property’s western edge.”

The acreage offers a convenient location, situated close to new retail outlets and educational institutions while offering the peace and serenity of the agricultural land. Ranch 707 is also the only parcel of its size available in the immediate area.

St. Clair said the land would be ideal for residential and commercial mixed-use purposes, both of which are in demand. “It’s also a great investment that could offer a good long-term hold strategy,” St. Clair said.

Ytem added that its strategic location also provides an opportunity for a business park with retail and residential components. “It’s about 1.5 hours away from Austin and two or so hours from Dallas,” he said. “With the massive growth along the I-35 corridor and more connectivity between these cities, this ‘tweener’ position could be an ideal home base for companies that do business in both cities.”

St. Clair and Ytem said that Ranch 707 would be an ideal opportunity for an imaginative developer or investor who understands and appreciates the growth occurring west of I-35 in Temple.

 “Although Younger Partners is a Dallas-based company, we have successfully transacted Austin-area deals,” St. Clair added. “We anticipate this offering will attract much attention.”

FORT WORTH, Texas (June 27, 2024) – Younger Partners announced today the appointment of Kelly Stewart as the new General Manager of Artisan Circle in Fort Worth, Texas. With more than 20 years of experience in commercial real estate, Stewart brings extensive expertise and a proven track record in property management and strategic development.

Artisan Circle is a 282,805-square-foot urban village located at the corner of University Drive and 7th Street. Spanning five walkable blocks, this vibrant destination features salons, spas, gourmet and fast-casual restaurants, virtual reality gaming and a movie theater. It also offers pedestrian-friendly, Class A office space in the heart of the Fort Worth Cultural District.

Stewart previously served as the Director of Property Management for Younger Partners, leading a team managing 5 million square feet of office and retail space. She streamlined operational processes and implemented innovative budgeting software. Her extensive background includes roles as Senior Property Manager and General Manager, highlighting her exceptional financial, operational and client management skills.

Stewart holds a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and a master’s degree in Land Economics and Real Estate from Texas A&M University. She is a Certified Property Manager and a licensed Real Estate Salesperson.

“We are excited to see Kelly transition into the role of General Manager at Artisan Circle,” said Kathy Permenter, co-owner of Younger Partners. “Her vast experience and commitment to excellence make her the ideal leader to guide our team as we transform Artisan Circle into a vibrant lifestyle hub for dining, shopping and entertainment. Kelly’s talent for finding innovative solutions to complex challenges aligns perfectly with our mission to establish Artisan Circle as a premier destination for Fort Worth residents and visitors alike.”

Stewart’s leadership will enhance Artisan Circle’s operations, build strategic partnerships and elevate the overall visitor experience. Her dedication to maintaining quality assets while balancing business, technology and people ensures that Artisan Circle will thrive and grow under her guidance. For more information, please visit www.artisancirclefw.com.

Isabella Dennis, Ben Burke & Cade Doggett

Please join us in welcoming three new interns to Younger Partners this summer. We are pleased to introduce them to the world of commercial real estate and help guide them as they start their career journey.

Our interns are Isabella Dennis, Ben Burke and Cade Doggett.

Isabella is a San Antonio native and rising senior marketing major from the University of North Texas. She is ready to shine and showcase her enthusiasm for the industry in the office while reminding everyone that it is possible to work hard and still have fun. When she’s not working, she enjoys hitting the gym, spending time with her friends and doing philanthropy for her sorority, Pi Beta Phi.

Hailing from Oklahoma City, Ben attends Southern Methodist University. He demonstrates his philanthropic spirit, showcased through his volunteer work with St. Jude’s and the Oklahoma City Regional Food Bank. Outside of work, he spends his time golfing, watching football, writing and  listening to music.

Rounding out our interns is Cade from Argyle. He is a rising senior at Ole Miss where he studies Business Real Estate. He is a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity and a volunteer with the Kappa Sigma Military Heroes Foundation. He’s eager to learn more about the CRE industry during his time at Younger Partners. His hobbies include fishing, golfing and anything that involves being outdoors.

DALLAS (June 11, 2024) Younger Partners Property Services (YPPS) was awarded property management and leasing assignments for Park Cities Tower at 7001 Preston Rd. in Dallas. YPPS was also awarded the management assignment for Hillcrest Oaks at 6600 Lyndon B. Johnson Fwy. in Dallas.

“We are thrilled to add these properties to our growing portfolio,” said Greg Grainger, president of Younger Partners Property Services. “Our property services platform caters to investor clients who demand an entrepreneurial mindset. We tailor our property services to the client’s needs, not the other way around.” 

These assignments boost YPPS’s property portfolio of office, retail and industrial to more than 50 properties.

The five-story, 66,814-square-foot Park Cities Tower was built in 1986 and is ideally located property near University Park at the corner of Lovers Lane and Preston Road, close to the Dallas North Tollway. The building is located within walking distance of multiple amenities, including restaurants and coffee shops. The property offers its tenants ample parking and on-site management.  It is owned by Swiss-headquartered PCT Partners Ltd. Younger Partners Managing Principal Sean Dalton leads the leasing efforts for Park Cities Tower.

Hillcrest Oaks is a two-building, 183,967-square-foot office park offering an on-site conference center and café, complimentary 24/7 fitness center, security card access, and covered parking. The location fronts LBJ Freeway (Interstate 635) and provides outstanding access to local restaurants, shopping centers, and all three DFW airports. Baltimore-based Pratt Street Capital owns Hillcrest Oaks. “We are delighted to continue our long-term relationship with Pratt Street Capital. We already oversee the property management for three other Dallas buildings they own – Brookriver Executive Center I & II, Woodview Tower, and Wellington Centre,” Grainger added. “It is a testament to our outstanding team of professionals that we have been awarded this additional assignment.”

LAS COLINAS, Texas (June 4, 2024) – Irving-based Koa Partners selected full-service commercial real estate firm Younger Partners to exclusively lead the leasing efforts of 500 E. John Carpenter Freeway in the upscale Las Colinas-Irving submarket. The eight-story 204,665-square-foot Class-A urban center building is on nine acres with prominent visibility along John Carpenter Freeway (SH 114).

Younger Partners Managing Principal Sean Dalton, Senior Vice President Parker Morgan, and Co-Managing Partner Kathy Permenter will oversee the leasing efforts for the project.

“Discerning tenants will appreciate the building’s unobstructed views, which include downtown Dallas, the Las Colinas Country Club and the surrounding Urban Center,” Dalton said. “Additionally, area amenities are some of the best in class. 500 E. John Carpenter is just minutes

from the Toyota Music Factory and Water Street mixed-use developments, restaurants, hotels and golf courses.”

“This building offers prospective tenants amazing amenities, as well as a great location in Las Colinas,” said Koa Partners Chief Executive Officer Harry Lake.  “We strive to offer office space that provides solutions to companies looking to attract and retain top-quality talent, all while emphasizing our core value of stewardship. We have great faith in Sean, Kathy and Parker to make matches that benefit tenants and Koa, alike.”

Morgan said the building offers tenants a spacious conference center equipped with A/V, ample lounge seating, a full-service café, a fitness center with locker rooms and showers, picnic tables and 24-hour building security.

Built in 1986 and renovated in 2009, the building features 44,000-square-foot floor plates on the first three floors with 16,000-square-foot floor plates on floors four through eight. The building also features a 5/1,000 parking ratio in its six-level covered garage, electric car charging station and plenty of visitor parking.

“500 E. John Carpenter is one of the best corporate office locations in the Metroplex just 10 minutes from DFW International Airport, 15 minutes from the Dallas Love Field Airport and 20 minutes from the Dallas CBD,” Permenter said. “The building is also just one mile from DART’s (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) Orange Line running from the Dallas CBD to Las Colinas and into DFW Airport.”

About Younger Partners

Dallas-based Younger Partners is a full-service commercial real estate firm providing investment, leasing, and management services to investors and tenants in the Dallas/Fort Worth region. They also specialize in the acquisition and disposition of land, multifamily, office, industrial, and retail properties. Younger Partners Investments (YPI) is a Younger Partner’s platform designed to acquire retail properties. Launched in July 2020, YPI targets retail properties from lifestyle to neighborhood centers throughout the DFW area. Younger Partners and YPI are also affiliated with the Apricus Realty Capital. For more information, please visit www.youngerpartners.com.

About Koa Partners

Dallas-based Koa Partners is a character-driven team delivering real estate solutions. As a real estate acquisitions, development, and transaction management firm, the firm’s primary focus is on commercial real estate opportunities in US markets. With a proven track record in both entrepreneurial and institutional environments, Koa Partners’ services include real estate acquisition, development, asset management, advisory, and project management in office, healthcare, industrial, and mixed-use projects. For more information, please visit www.koapartners.com.

As of 2019, it took exactly 288 pages to tell the story of North Texas Commercial Real Estate. That number is about to grow.  

Bound in a textured forest-green, the cover of “The Book” features silver-embossed letters, all capitalized, that spell out its title. It tells the story of the region from the context of the people who helped shape it: giants like Trammell Crow, Henry S. Miller Jr., Roger Staubach, Ray L. Hunt and the Stemmons family. The volume’s intent is summed up on page 5: “We strongly believe in the fact that those committed to a successful future must have an appreciation of the past.”  

Younger Partners’ Stemmons Towers sale earned finalist consideration for D CEO’s 2024 Commercial Real Estate Awards in the category of Best Commercial Property Sale alongside NOVEL Turtle Creek, Qorvo Semiconductor and Texas Osprey Portfolio. The CRE firm was also named a finalist in the Dallas Business Journal’s 2024 Best Real Estate Deals in the Commercial Property Sale category, alongside CityLine campus sale, Link Logistics acquisition of Stockbridge business parks and the Plaza of the Americas sale.

Both news organizations selected the iconic four-story four-building Stemmons Towers project for the awards competitions. The historic 285,312 SF project, on 13 acres, at 2700 N. Stemmons Freeway in Dallas was sold to Sava Holdings Ltd. Younger Partners Executive Managing Director John St. Clair and Managing Principal Trae Anderson represented the seller, 2700 Stemmons LP, in the transaction.

“Though we did not end up winning either award, it is an honor to be recognized alongside other transactions of such high caliber,” St. Clair said. “Congratulations to Richardson’s CityLine for its selection by both the D CEO and DBJ BRED awards.”

“We are proud of the work we did in this transaction and can’t wait to see how Sava transforms these buildings,” Anderson added.

Built in the 1960s, the Stemmons Towers have a storied history of being one of the first Dallas high-rise office projects outside of downtown. This project will be one to watch with the transformation of a highly visible four-building office campus on I-35 into a residential complex with 10+ acres of park-like landscaping and amenities.

The location stretching along Stemmons Freeway near the Medical District and Dallas Love Field in conjunction with the property’s iconic history and architecture makes this a prime redevelopment site for Sava Holdings. A huge thank you to Sava Holdings for making the shrewd decision to reposition the properties.

If you’re seeking insights into the dynamic world of commercial real estate (CRE), the latest CRE Project Podcast is a must-listen. In this episode, Trae Anderson, a prominent figure at Younger Partner, shares invaluable wisdom on #RelationshipBuilding, #DealMaking, and #Mentorship within the realm of Commercial Real Estate. With a captivating conversational style, Trae delves into the intricacies of forging meaningful connections, navigating negotiations, and the profound impact of mentorship in this ever-evolving industry. Tune in for an enriching dialogue that promises to enlighten both seasoned professionals and aspiring newcomers alike.

EULESS, Texas (April 16, 2024) –  Windhaven Investments Inc. acquired a 9.98-acre infill parcel at 3300 FM 157 in Euless, Texas, near Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. Younger Partners Executive Managing Director John St. Clair and Associate Luke Nolan brokered the deal between the buyer and seller, Clubwise Finance LP. The sale price was not disclosed.

Zoned light industrial, the acreage fronts Euless’ major north/south FM 157 route. The land’s proximity to DFW Airport and access to Texas Highways 10 and 183 generated potential buyer interest but “Windhaven had the confidence in the tract to close it,” St. Clair said.

The current buyer got the deal across the finish line with plans to hold the land for investment, potentially repositioning it for future sale or attracting developers.

“During the past decade, industrial developers have been focused on larger buildings of at least 200,000 square feet or more,” St. Clair said. 

However, Nolan said, the land on FM 157 provides an excellent opportunity to develop smaller buildings that are in demand, thus attracting industrial tenants who don’t require large amounts of square footage.

“That was a big part of the appeal of this transaction,” Nolan added. “This is a great piece of real estate for smaller light-industrial buildings. The new owner won’t have a shortage of tenants or buyers.”

GRAYSON COUNTY, Texas (April 10, 2024) – Investment Catalysts LLC of Southlake, Texas, acquired 75.9 acres on Farm-to-Market Road 1417 in Grayson County, about 70 miles north of Dallas, with the intent to hold the parcel for investment purposes.

Younger Partners Executive Managing Director John St. Clair, Associate Davis Willoughby and Executive Vice President Tyler Hemenway represented the seller, the Estate of Douglas Lee Shankles. The sale price was not disclosed.

“This land acquisition represents perfect timing by the buyer,” St. Clair said. “They made this purchase right there in the bullseye, where everyone is looking for this type of land today. The estate has additional tracts nearby that are available and just as desirable.”

Grayson County borders Oklahoma and is reachable from other parts of Texas via U.S. highways 75 and 377 (north/south), U.S. Highway 82 (east/west) and multiple state highways and farm-to-market roads. The county also benefits from Lake Texoma, one of America’s largest reservoirs, multiple farm-to-market roads, and Texas highways, Hemenway said. The infrastructure and Lake Texoma attracted the interest of Texas Instruments and GlobiTech, who are building multibillion-dollar chip plants near the county seat of Sherman, Texas.

Because of all of these factors, Younger Partners has received significant interest in the land tract, which fronts FM 1417, a major north-south route, Willoughby said.

“Light distribution or light manufacturing companies will need access to these chip plants,” St. Clair said. “The Shankles tract is well-suited for this purpose. Investment Catalysts is the ideal buyer because of its excellent reputation, the best offer and its ability to close.”

“The buyer has a reputation of getting things done and paid a good price for the land,” Hemenway added. “They’re placing money in the path of growth and have an outstanding exit strategy.”