WP Realty has sold Berkshire Square, a prominent 323,044 s/f shopping center anchored by Wal-Mart, Redner's Markets, and Staples situated west of the city of Reading in the heart of the area's retail corridor.
WP Realty purchased a 112,119 s/f portion of the property in August 2005, with an occupancy rate of 100%, including Redner's in 51,335 s/f and Staples in 23,144 s/f. Through a difficult economic environment, WP Realty has maintained near 100% occupancy at the center and has added long term stability to the asset by extending Redner's term by 15 years through November 2020.
WP Realty is a real estate investment, development, management and leasing company headquartered in Bryn Mawr. The principals of WP Realty have extensive expertise in leasing and entrepreneurial management and turning underperforming centers around.
Wallingford, CT O,R&L Commercial has completed the $3.8 million sale of a mixed-use investment property located at 33-39 North Main St. and 24-25 Wallace Ave. in the town center.
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Now what? As the year comes to a close, the state of retail is always in the news. The answers vary greatly depending on who in the various related industries you ask, each offering a unique lens on the challenges and opportunities ahead.