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Historic building in Savannah to be converted into a Ritz-Carlton hotel
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Financing Secured for Ritz-Carlton Savannah Development

Walker & Dunlop has secured $104.5 million in construction financing for TMGOC Ventures to develop a 168-key Ritz-Carlton hotel within Savannah's Historic District.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1Leverage historic rehabilitation tax credits and property tax abatements to offset high development costs in historic districts.
  2. 2Capitalize on high barriers to entry in markets where zoning limits high-density hotels and prohibits demolition of historic structures.
  3. 3Anticipate strong demand for luxury stock in underserved markets like Savannah, which currently lacks sufficient premium inventory.

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Source: Hotels Magazine

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