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Building Engines has announced enhancements to its Prism platform, introducing an advanced, fully integrated HVAC management solution. This upgrade allows owners, operators, and tenants to automate HVAC maintenance and compliance, improving visibility and data accuracy. The features include inventory management, tenant compliance, and bid management, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency. These developments follow JLL's strategic acquisition of Building Engines, indicating a focus on expanding the platform's reach in the commercial real estate sector.

On January 25, 2022, JLL's Capital Markets group announced a $265 million refinancing of a master-planned beach resort in Oceanside, California. The resort features 387 keys, including the 161-key Mission Pacific boutique hotel and the 226-key Seabird Resort. JLL represented S.D. Malkin Properties to secure a floating-rate, interest-only loan through ACORE Capital. The refinance will facilitate cost savings and flexibility while retiring previous construction loans. This move underscores the rising appeal of Oceanside's hospitality market.

JLL's latest report highlights the crucial role of innovation and talent in urban and real estate recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. As cities adapt to changing work and lifestyle preferences, those with strong innovation sectors will lead in economic growth. The U.S. maintains its dominance in the global innovation market, with Silicon Valley at the forefront. However, cities in Asia Pacific like Seoul and Beijing are emerging as key players. The report suggests that talent-rich cities like San Francisco and London are well-positioned for recovery.

On January 24, 2022, JLL secured a $318.45 million acquisition loan for a multi-housing portfolio comprising 1,494 units across Maryland, Virginia, and Alabama. The financing, arranged through J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, is a floating-rate, non-recourse bridge loan aimed at facilitating a Single Asset Single Borrower (SASB) securitization. The portfolio includes six properties, primarily in the Washington, D.C. suburbs, benefitting from robust demand for workforce housing, with JLL's Capital Markets team successfully navigating a quick closing timeline.

JLL released a report titled 'Return on Sustainability', emphasizing the shift in how sustainability impacts real estate value. The report highlights that buildings meeting sustainability standards enjoy 6% rent and 7.6% sales premiums, while non-compliant properties face 'brown discounts'. Key findings from a survey indicate that 83% of occupiers see climate risk as financial risk, and 79% believe carbon reduction will be vital by 2025. The urgency for sustainability is underlined, calling for actions to avoid asset stranding and promote health-focused spaces.

Harbor Group International and Azure Partners have formed a joint venture to acquire the Jefferson Vista Canyon, a 480-unit luxury apartment community in Santa Clarita, Calif. The acquisition includes a $173 million floating rate loan arranged by JLL. This property is part of a larger 185-acre master-planned development that will encompass offices, retail spaces, and recreational amenities. The acquisition reinforces HGI's strategy of investing in dynamic markets with strong employment opportunities. This marks Azure's first investment in California, aiming for future growth in the western U.S.

JLL's Capital Markets Group has successfully arranged a $389.25 million refinancing for One Wilshire, a significant technology asset located in downtown Los Angeles. This 661,553-square-foot facility serves as a critical data center and is recognized as a major hub for telecommunications between the U.S. and Pacific Rim. The 10-year, fixed-rate loan from Goldman Sachs will facilitate the payoff of the current loan and allow for equity repatriation. One Wilshire is currently 89 percent leased, positioning it as a vital asset amid increasing demand for data center space.