Alpha Real Estate Advisors

This week's Alpha Real Estate Advisors' featured Industry News: Walgreens Goes Private in $10 Billion Deal and is making a bold move to tackle industry challenges by going private in a $10 billion buyout led by Sycamore Partners. This shift gives Walgreens the flexibility to execute its turnaround strategy away from public market pressures, with Sycamore aiming to streamline operations and reposition the chain for long-term success. What’s Next for Retail Pharmacies? With Sycamore Partners at the helm, Walgreens hopes to navigate the evolving healthcare and retail landscape more effectively. Will this move set a new precedent for struggling retailers? Drop your thoughts in the comments! ?? Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gk3FvG_8 Drop your thoughts in the comments! ?? #RetailNews #PharmacyIndustry #Walgreens #PrivateEquity #TurnaroundStrategy #CRE #RetailTrends

Alpha Real Estate Advisors is gearing up for ICSC Monterey in just a few weeks! Our team will be attending, ready to connect and discuss the ever-evolving commercial real estate industry and how we can help achieve your real estate goals. ?? Want to schedule a meeting? Connect with one of our team members through the link below: ?? https://lnkd.in/gmk2XvHp We look forward to seeing you in Monterey! #ICSMonterey #AlphaRealEstateAdvisors #CommercialRealEstate #Networking #RealEstateInvestment #RetailRealEstate

A big congratulations to?Chris Laskero?and?STEVE KALYK, who played a pivotal role in?sourcing the buyer, securing an all-cash offer, and consulting on?a quick and seamless closing?for this off-market transaction in the Southeast Region. Their expertise and dedication ensured a?smooth and successful outcome?for all parties involved. At?Alpha Real Estate Advisors, we take pride in putting our clients first—delivering strategic, high-value transactions tailored to their investment goals. Great work, Chris?and Steve.

Alpha Real Estate Advisors is proud to announce that STEVE KALYK and Sam Tallman have been named 2024 Top Retail Leasing Brokers in San Francisco by the CoStar Group Power Broker Award! This recognition highlights their dedication, expertise, and commitment to delivering exceptional results for our clients. Their hard work continues to drive success; setting the stage for an even stronger 2025. Congratulations to Steve and Sam on this well-earned achievement! #AlphaRealEstateAdvisors #CoStarPowerBroker #RetailLeasing #CommercialRealEstate #TopBrokers #SanFrancisco

Valvoline Inc. Acquires Breeze Autocare (Oil Changers) – What It Means for the Industry Valvoline is making big moves, acquiring Breeze Autocare (Oil Changers) and adding 200+ locations to its growing portfolio. This deal strengthens Valvoline’s market position and signals major industry consolidation—but what does it mean for operational efficiencies, credit strength, and cap rates? ?? Find out more in our latest article by STEVE KALYK: ?? Read here: https://lnkd.in/gdv66VUe #AlphaRealEstateAdvisors #IndustryNews #Valvoline #OilChangers #AutoIndustry #RetailInvestment

In Alpha Real Estate Advisors Industry News last week, Blackstone made headlines with its $4 billion acquisition of ROIC, adding 93 grocery-anchored shopping centers across the West Coast to its portfolio. ?? Key Takeaways: ? CMBS Financing Backed by Major Lenders – Morgan Stanley, Citi, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo are structuring a CMBS offering secured by all 93 properties, signaling strong institutional confidence in the sector. ? Strategic Market Positioning – ROIC’s portfolio spans Los Angeles, Seattle, San Francisco, and Portland, high-density markets known for strong tenant retention and foot traffic. ? Why Grocery-Anchored? – These centers offer stability, minimal e-commerce disruption, and long-term revenue potential, making them a prime investment in today’s real estate landscape. With Federal Reserve rate cuts stabilizing borrowing costs, investor demand for grocery-anchored retail continues to grow. Blackstone’s move demonstrates a bullish outlook on this asset class and its long-term value. ?? Read the full breakdown here: https://lnkd.in/ehrfYZfc #AlphaRealEstateAdvisors #CommercialRealEstate #Blackstone #GroceryAnchoredRetail #CMBS #RetailInvestment

We’re excited to introduce Jonathan S. Frager, Associate Vice President at Alpha Real Estate Advisors! Based in Austin, Texas, Jonathan specializes in Tenant Representation, helping businesses of all sizes with site selection, national expansions, portfolio strategy, and tenant relocations. His strategic approach ensures clients maximize value while minimizing risk and operational costs. Beyond tenant representation, Jonathan brings expertise in acquisitions, underwriting, and financing, with a strong track record of sourcing off-market deals—particularly in retail and land assets. With a Double Major in Business and Engineering from a top university in Germany, Jonathan combines analytical precision with a solutions-driven mindset, making him a valuable asset to our growing team. Join us in welcoming Jonathan to Alpha Real Estate Advisors! We’re excited for the impact he will make. #AlphaRealEstateAdvisors #WelcomeToTheTeam #TenantRepresentation #RealEstateExpansion #RetailRealEstate #CommercialRealEstate #NewHire

In this week's Alpha Real Estate Advisors Real Estate Industry News, we take a closer look at Party City’s full liquidation, marking yet another major big-box retailer shutting its doors. With nearly 700 store leases hitting the market, this is a significant shift in the commercial real estate landscape—one that presents new opportunities for brokers, landlords, and investors. ?? What This Means for Commercial Real Estate: ? Lease Negotiation & Repositioning: Brokers can help landlords repurpose vacant Party City spaces, negotiating new lease terms with incoming tenants. ? Retail Expansion Opportunities: Major discount retailers like Dollar Tree and Five Below have already bid on over 190 leases, signaling strong demand for well-located retail spaces. ? Adaptive Reuse & Mixed-Use Conversions: Some of these properties may be ideal for non-traditional tenants, such as medical offices, fitness centers, or experiential retail concepts. ? Landlord Advisory & Strategic Leasing: With shifting tenant demands, brokers can advise landlords on how to restructure leases to attract long-term, stable tenants. This shake-up highlights the ever-evolving nature of retail real estate. While closures bring uncertainty, they also create a prime moment for real estate professionals to step in, reshape, and revitalize vacant spaces. We have STEVE KALYK on hand if you every have any commercial real estate leasing inquiries. To sign up for our communications: https://lnkd.in/gVMDyrSi ?? How do you see these vacancies being filled? What creative uses could work for these spaces? Drop your thoughts in the comments! ?? #CommercialRealEstate #RetailTrends #BrokerOpportunities #CRE #RealEstateInvesting #AlphaRealEstateNews

We’re excited to introduce Payton Kelly, Vice President at Alpha Real Estate Advisors, based out of our Austin office and driving our expansion across Texas! Payton specializes in retail leasing, with a primary focus on tenant representation for pad and box users across all major Texas MSAs. His diverse background includes experience in both landlord and tenant representation, spanning everything from soft goods power centers to grocery and fitness-anchored strips. With a keen attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and a results-driven approach, Payton is dedicated to delivering strategic solutions that help clients succeed. We’re excited to have him on board! #AlphaRealEstateAdvisors #MeetTheTeam #TenantRepresentation #TexasRealEstate #AustinExpansion

Kelsey Sheppel and Steve Kalyk with Alpha Real Estate Advisors are excited to bring this 3-acre freeway-oriented site to market! ?? 355 Silver Bend Way, Auburn, CA ? Zoning allows single-family, multifamily, commercial, and service-based uses ? Placer County: Ranked Top 3 in Quality of Life & Top 5 in Population Growth in CA ? Prime Location: Next to Ikeda’s, the famous Auburn pie stop on the way to Lake Tahoe ???? This site is near the Placer County Government Center Master Plan, a 50-acre redevelopment featuring shops, restaurants, mixed-income housing, and an indoor/outdoor marketplace—inspired by Tin City (Paso Robles) & Public Market (San Luis Obispo). For more information about this rare investment opportunity in one of California’s fastest-growing regions! Contact Kelsey Sheppel or Steve Kalyk for details. #JustListed #DevelopmentOpportunity #PlacerCounty #AuburnCA #CommercialRealEstate #AlphaRealEstateAdvisors #Ikedas #LakeTahoeTravel