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Encore Enterprises Closes $108.3 Million in Q42023 Multifamily Sales

Sale of Encore Rise in Conroe, Texas and Encore Metro at Millenia in Orlando, Fla. tops $1.2 billion in total realized transactions for Encore Multifamily

DALLAS – Feb. 7, 2024 – Dallas-based developer Encore Enterprises’ multifamily subsidiary closed out a strong Q42023 with $108.3 million in sales for two properties, Encore Rise, a 241,909 square-foot, 256-unit Class A garden style apartment community set on 12.82 acres in Conroe, Texas and Encore Metro at Millenia, a 245,378 square-foot, 215-unit, three-story Class A apartment community in Orlando, Fla. These transactions push Encore Multifamily past $1.2 billion in realized sales since its inception in 2008.

“Despite decreased deal activity across the Multifamily sector, the successful sales of Encore Rise and Encore Metro at Millenia underscore the enduring appeal of meticulously developed properties in premium locations,” said Charlie Keels, president of Encore Multifamily. “Our elite team employs a disciplined, research-driven approach to vetting each potential development before committing capital, ensuring that our properties are resilient and well positioned to thrive across market cycles.”

Encore Rise ApartmentsEncore Rise
Situated 40 miles north of Houston in Conroe, Texas, Encore Rise was completed in 2022, and is located at 800 N Farm to Market 3083 W. The apartment community was 95% leased at sale and features four three-story residential buildings with one, two and three-bedroom units ranging from 619-1,323 square feet. The well-appointed residences feature contemporary interiors, wood-style plank flooring, gourmet kitchens with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, full-sized washer and dryers and faux wood blinds. Onsite amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, business center, resort-style pool, dog park and a variety of walking paths. Conroe is the fastest-growing city in Texas and is bordered by 22,000-acre Lake Conroe, Sam Houston National Forest and Goodrich Jones State Forest. Beyond being an outdoor utopia, Conroe was designated a “Music Friendly Community” by the State of Texas and has a vibrant downtown with shopping, theaters and breweries.

Encore Metro at Millenia ApartmentsEncore Metro at Millenia
Completed in 2022 and located at 2437 Americana Blvd., in Orlando’s thriving Park Central area five miles outside downtown, Encore Metro at Millenia was 97% leased at sale. The three-story naturesque property comprises well-appointed studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units, ranging from 613-1,177 square feet. The modern residences feature premium stainless steel appliances, wood-style flooring and screened-in porches. Property amenities include a clubhouse, business hub, cyber cafe, pool, barbeque area and access to nearby jogging trails. A 10-mile drive from Orlando International Airport, the property is within walking distance to three shopping centers and is within six miles of five parks, Clear Lake Park, Cypress Grove Park, Lorna Doone Park, Delaney Park and Fort Gatlin Recreation Complex. Three Valencia Community College campuses and Everest University also are within a 10-mile commute.

About Encore Enterprises, Inc.
Founded in 1999, Encore Enterprises, Inc. (Encore) is a vertically integrated, diversified investment firm based in Dallas. Since inception, Encore has completed over 150 commercial real estate transactions valued at $3.7 billion, with $1.6 billion current AUM across 32 states. Focusing on opportunistic and value-add strategies in non-gateway markets throughout the U.S., Encore develops, acquires and manages mixed-use retail centers, multifamily apartment developments, limited and full-service hotels, commercial office buildings and Veterans’ administration medical office centers. Encore also acquires operating companies in the medical, dental and restaurant industries as part of its sustainable investment model. Encore boasts one of the best 20-year track records in the industry, underscoring the firm’s focus on operational stability, prioritization of capital preservation and strength across market cycles. Encore investment offerings are available through Ignite Investments, a wholly-owned subsidiary and the exclusive capital-raising partner for Encore Enterprises. To learn more, visit https://encorebz.wp.brainvire.dev.

About Encore Multifamily
Established in 2008, Encore Multi-Family, LLC (Encore Multifamily), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Encore Enterprises, Inc., is a fullscale multifamily developer focused on both ground-up developments and value-add acquisitions in mixed-use and urban infill communities. Since its inception, Encore Multifamily has transacted on 49 deals representing approximately $2 billion in assets. Its dedicated team of sector experts has overseen the acquisition, repositioning and development of more than 10,000 multifamily units.

Encore’s REI Grand Opening at Market and Main is a Huge Success

Encore’s REI Grand Opening at Market and Main is a Huge Success

BEDFORD, NH — REI hosted a successful public grand opening celebration for its new store at Encore Commercial, LLC’s Market and Main in Bedford, NH, Friday October 6, through Sunday October 8. REI, the nation’s premier outdoor retailer, opened its doors to long lines, high enthusiasm, and media buzz.

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REI Holds Public Grand Opening at Market and Main in Bedford, NH

REI Grand Opening at Market and Main

BEDFORD, NH — REI, the nation’s premier outdoor retailer, is holding its public Grand Opening of its new store at Encore Commercial, LLC’s Market and Main in Bedford, NH. REI will be hosting a grand opening celebration that will take place from Friday, October 6, to Sunday, October 7, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day. This three-day weekend event is open to the public, and guests can look forward to multiple giveaways, complimentary coffee courtesy of Flight Coffee Co., and more.

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REI Holds Public Grand Opening at Market and Main in Bedford, NH

Encore Enterprises with AmCap Acquires Liberty Square

Encore Enterprises with AmCap Acquires Liberty Square

Liberty Square Shopping Center

(Chicago, IL) October 24, 2022 –

AmCap, in a joint venture with Encore Enterprises, has acquired Liberty Square, a 107,431-square-foot, grocery-anchored retail center in the Wauconda suburb of Chicago.

According to Lake County public records, the buyer paid $18.7 million for the property, financing the purchase with an $11.5 million loan from American United Life Insurance Co., due to mature in 2028. The seller was Broad Reach Retail Partners, which had acquired the asset in 2018 for $14.1 million, CommercialEdge data shows.

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Encore Enterprises Features First Section of Panther Island Riverwalk

Encore Panther Island Fort Worth, Texas

(Fort Worth, TX) February 03, 2022 – Encore Panther Island is opening as the first multifamily development on Panther Island. The community comes from Encore Multi-Family LLC, a subsidiary of Dallas-based Encore Enterprises Inc.

“We are excited to develop the first multifamily community on Panther Island,” said Charlie Keels, president of Encore Multi-Family. “Our five-story urban development with luxurious amenities, beautiful canal splitting the property and garage parking will be a one-of-a-kind apartment community that residents will want to live at and be a part of.”

In conjunction with the Encore Panther Island opening, the public has access to the first completed section of Panther Island’s signature canal. The 225-foot-long segment provides the public with a pedestrian-friendly setting reminiscent of the San Antonio Riverwalk and replaces the costly curb-and-gutter underground system typically built by cities for stormwater.

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Flagship Downtown Apartment Project Sells to Another Dallas Firm

Encore SoFlo

(Dallas, TX) December 30, 2021 – A major recent residential project near H-E-B LP’s downtown campus has a new owner, but both the buyer and the seller share a hometown.

Dallas-based SPI Advisory LLC along with joint-venture partners acquired the 339-unit Encore SoFlo apartments at 326 S. Flores St. Dec. 17, according to a LinkedIn post from the firm.

Completed in late 2019 by Dallas-based Encore Enterprises Inc., the complex marked one of the first major multifamily projects in its portion of the Central Business District.

The property holds an assessed value of $64 million, according to the Bexar County Appraisal District. Newmark Group Inc.’s Central Texas team brokered the deal.

Absorbing an entire city block, the apartments surround a pool and patios with fountains and relaxation areas.

“The idea there was to provide an urban oasis where you can go after a hard day to your apartment and sit by the pool,” said Charlie Keels, president of multifamily for Encore, in early 2020. “You don’t really feel like you’re in the middle of downtown.”

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Encore Enterprises’ Dr. Bharat Sangani on Rebuilding and Making His Father Proud

Dr. Bharat Sangani

(Dallas, TX) December 28, 2021 – Dr. Bharat Sangani had $10.45 in his pocket when he emigrated from India in 1983. Already a physician, the 26-year-old came to America to pursue training as a cardiologist. He took that pocket change and went on to build one of the largest cardiology treatment centers in Mississippi. Discovering a knack for real estate, Sangani formed a side business and has since closed more than $2.9 billion in deals through his investment and development firm, Dallas-based Encore Enterprises.

“Health, wealth, and wisdom.” Bharat Sangani believes these to be the keys to success and happiness in life. This cardiologist, real estate investor, and life mentor has taken these mantras and applied them to every aspect of his life since he was young. It has paid off, and his resume of specialties keeps growing as well as his success in the DFW area.

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Market and Main in Bedford Back on Track

Market and Main

(Dallas, TX) December 26, 2021 – The Market and Main development in Bedford is strictly commercial again, with plans for shops, restaurants, offices and a hotel.

The project, which now includes Trader Joe’s and the Friendly Toast as well as a Carrabba’s Italian Grill that pre-dates the development, has been stalled for the past year since the $120 million plan to include up to 200 apartments was rejected by town planners in September 2020.

Last month, the planning board signed off on a scaled-back design for the long-awaited project at the site of a former Macy’s off South River Road. The previously proposed 1,200-seat Regal Cinema and a five-level parking garage are no longer part of the plan.

Most tenants have waited for the project to be approved before signing leases, according to Mike Nelson, president of commercial for developer Encore Enterprises of Plano, Texas.

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Five Guys Opens First Digital Ghost Kitchen in North America

Encore Restaurants, LLC Brings New Delivery-Only Location to Garland, Texas Encore Restaurants Five Guys Acquisition

(Garland, TX) May 5, 2021 – Encore Restaurants, LLC (Encore) is proud to announce the recent opening of a new, 100%-digital Five Guys location in Garland, Texas, on May 1, 2021. The new delivery-only location, developed by Encore, is located in the Revolving Kitchen facility, bringing Encore’s total U.S. store count to 109, with 50 locations across Texas.

“We are not only honored to be the first in North America to open this brand-new Five Guys delivery-only Ghost Kitchen concept, but it also debuts in our home market,” said Dale Doerhoff, President of Encore. “And with the proven operational strategies we have used for all of our current markets, and with our local Texas experience and contacts, we are confident this location will be a success.”

According to QSR Magazine, restaurant delivery has grown 300% faster than dine-in traffic since 2014. As a result, customers have grown accustomed to ordering from restaurants sight-unseen, and even more so since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We were able to thrive and gain 28 new stores during COVID-19, and much of that was because of our ability to adapt stores to a delivery-only approach,” said Matt Reid, Divisional Vice President of Operations for Encore. “We are taking that experience and knowledge and putting it into our new state-of-the art ‘smart’ kitchen, which is optimized for delivery with all the technology needed to keep food and labor costs down, maximize profit and ensure high-quality delivery orders.”

Area customers can order online at FiveGuys.com, on the Five Guys app, or on third-party apps such as DoorDash, Grubhub and Uber Eats.

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Encore Multi-Family Closes on Financing for Encore Chandler Apartments in Arizona

Encore Multi-Family Chandler Arizona Apartments

(Dallas, TX) January 12, 2021 – Dallas-based Encore Multi-Family, a division of Encore Enterprises, has closed on the debt and equity financing for a class-A, apartment development located in a Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) in downtown Chandler, Arizona. Easily accessible from Highway 202 and within walking distance of the city’s civic center, co-working hubs, restaurants, retail, and other lifestyle amenities, the 208-unit community will be the first multifamily development in historic Chandler since 2016.

A testament to the strength of the opportunity, Berkadia’s JV Equity & Structured Capital, led by Chinmay Bhatt, Noam Franklin and Cody Kirkpatrick sourced a publicly traded REIT as the $10.25 million equity partner on the deal. “As a dominant player in the multifamily sector, Encore is pleased to expand its relationship with Berkadia to include equity placement,” said Charlie Keels, President of Encore Multi-Family. “We have enjoyed working with Berkadia and continue to appreciate the power of their relationships as well as consistency and quality of their work.”

“We are thrilled to continue working with such an experienced firm like Encore. Their ability to source a well-located infill site coupled with their successful multifamily development track record in the Phoenix market made this opportunity very attractive for a variety of equity partners,” said Kirkpatrick.

The new development in Chandler will offer one and two-bedroom units designed to provide variability in pricing to the market and will include private balconies and designer-inspired interiors with high-end finishes. Planned common amenities include a resort-style club and pool area, business center, media and game room, and a two-story fitness center. Construction is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2021.

About Encore Multi-Family
Encore Multi-Family, LLC is a subsidiary of Encore Enterprises, Inc. and was founded in 2008 as a fully integrated multifamily developer, owner, and operator. The company is involved in all aspects of multifamily development projects and acquisitions, including ground-up developments, joint ventures, and mixed-use turnkey developments. For more information about Encore Multi-Family, LLC, visit encorebz.wp.brainvire.dev, or call (214) 259-7000.

About Berkadia
Berkadia, a joint venture of Berkshire Hathaway and Jefferies Financial Group, is a leader in the commercial real estate industry, offering a robust suite of services to our multifamily and commercial property clients. Through our integrated mortgage banking, investment sales and servicing platform, Berkadia delivers comprehensive real estate solutions for the entire life cycle of our clients’ assets. To learn more about Berkadia, please visit www.berkadia.com.

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