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Atlanta

Atlanta Also-Ran in Amazon Race

November 15, 2018

The city gets a sort of moral victory with the consolation prize another Fortune 500 headquarters.

Miami

Colliers Keeps on Growing

November 15, 2018

Global real estate firm’s fifth acquisition in the US this year adds 12.6 million square feet of space and more than 100 professionals.

Washington, DC

W&D’s JCR Capital Closes $306M Fund

November 15, 2018

Jay Rollins, managing principal of JCR Capital, notes that there are increasing concerns that the market is due for a correction.

National

Amazon’s HQ2 Opportunity Zones: Single-Family Homes By The Numbers

November 15, 2018

"The newly announced Amazon HQ2 markets certainly qualify as being in the path of progress."

National

Healthcare Continues to Grow Faster Than Overall US Economy

November 14, 2018

The growth is accelerated by an aging American population and improving technology.

Washington, DC

Northwestern Mutual, Manekin Break Ground On Logistics Center

November 14, 2018

The new facility is expected to be completed in October of 2019.

Miami

Everybody Goes Downtown In Dadeland

November 14, 2018

Location and upgrades lead to tenant success ‘off the charts’ at Downtown Dadeland and a sale for $78.2 million.

Nashville

CBRE Hires Two To Head Up New Office Sales Team In Nashville

November 14, 2018

Two VPs named to form new office have long track record with 20 years combined commercial real estate experience

Atlanta

Atlanta No. 1 in Tech Office Rent Growth

November 14, 2018

Rent growth in Midtown outpaces broader metro area at a nearly 27% premium.

National

REITs, Other Investors Scoop Up Net Lease Assets

November 13, 2018

Also, JLL reports that private capital captured a record 37.9% of the net-lease market in the first half of 2018, up by 9.4 percentage points since 2015.

National

Tough at the Top

November 13, 2018

The median tenure for CEOs is five years for American large-cap companies, and declining.

Nashville

Amazon Makes Its Announcement, Adds Nashville To the Mix

November 13, 2018

Apparently it is also rebranding Crystal City as National Landing.

Washington, DC

FCP Closes Its Fourth Fund At $755M

November 13, 2018

Fund IV will target multifamily and commercial properties throughout the Eastern US and Texas.

National

Amazon Reportedly Has Decided On Its HQ2 Location

November 13, 2018

It is expected to announce shortly that it will split its headquarters between Crystal City and Queens.

Miami

Thinking Big at WeWork

November 13, 2018

Office space providers in areas like Miami have evolved from customer bases of small companies to Fortune 500s

Atlanta

The Home of the Brave Continues To Build Out

November 13, 2018

The Battery and SunTrust Park, home field of baseball’s Braves, continue their winning season.

Development

Tidal Growth Wave at Port Canaveral

November 13, 2018

Cape Canaveral with new reported record revenues continues to chart a course as a major economic engine for all of Central Florida.

Features

Delray’s Mini-Brickell Avenue

November 13, 2018

A rash of projects in downtown Delray Beach is transforming the South Florida city’s commercial market.

Hotels

Making An Offer They Can’t Refuse

November 13, 2018

HFF announces the sale of Home2 Suites near extensive medical facilities at the University of Florida, one of the largest colleges in the US.

National

The Top 4 Misconceptions of CMBS This Year

November 13, 2018

Borrowers typically have misconceptions about the CMBS process. These are the ones that I am seeing this year.

Washington, DC

AvalonBay Buys, Sells Local Apartment Assets

November 12, 2018

It is on track to acquire another local apartment by year end in the Baltimore-Washington Corridor just north of BWI Airport and the NSA headquarters at Fort Meade.

Multifamily

Condo-Mania in Downtown Tampa

November 12, 2018

Residential market is so strong that developers are changing plans for major projects to meet rising demand.

Orlando

Orlando Eyes Environmental-Built Entertainment

November 12, 2018

The world’s No. 1 theme park capital could be moving in a new direction as entertainment venues head to green development.

Atlanta

Wired Wins an Office Tenant

November 12, 2018

A suburban Atlanta office park earning an award for its future technology is the major attraction for an expanding high-tech company.

Atlanta

Atlanta's Office Market: $50 Per Square Foot?

November 09, 2018

A highlight of JLL's Atlanta office report in finds Class A rates reaching an historic high.

Washington, DC

Avalon Woodland Park Trades For $94M To DC Newcomer

November 09, 2018

Divco West Real Estate Services has opened an office here to focus on the region.

Economy

Florida Not Going to the Dogs Anymore

November 09, 2018

A phasing out of the state’s dog racing will open up hundreds of acres to other development but two other voter-approved amendments may have more far-reaching affects.

National

CoStar Group Buys Cozy Services For $68M

November 09, 2018

CoStar plans to integrate Cozy’s online rental platform into its Apartments.com offering.

National

Single-Family Housing Market Cools As Interest Rates Increase

November 09, 2018

Midterm election results will not affect home purchases.

Industrial

Good, No, Perfect Timing

November 09, 2018

UPS fully leases 27 Logistics Park in Central Florida just as construction is complete.

Office

Splunk Leases Office Space at S’Park in Boulder

November 08, 2018

The long term lease will encompass 42,000 square feet.

Retail

Northeast Florida Retail: The Patient Is Healthier Than Ever

November 08, 2018

Perhaps unexpectedly in light of retail problems, the Jacksonville retail market in a new report registers occupancy and rental rates at record levels.

Washington, DC

Buyer To Pay JBG Smith $115M For Commerce Executive

November 08, 2018

The sale of the complex is expected to close in early 2019.

Multifamily

Whatever the Numbers, They All Add Up

November 08, 2018

A Marcus & Millichap VP recently completes his 46th apartment sale in small-town Coral Gables.

Carolinas

North Carolina’s Triad Region Gives Food For Thought

November 08, 2018

A major Florida-based food chain’s plan for the largest distribution center in North Carolina’s Triad region calls attention to the area’s industrial market potential.

Atlanta

Clayton County Seeks to Reintroduce Itself to Developers

November 08, 2018

New leaders in Clayton County are trying to revive growth by changing perceptions.

Washington, DC

Alexandria Real Estate Equities’ New Build-to-Suit In Maryland

November 08, 2018

REGENXBIO has executed a 15-year, 132,000 square foot lease for the building.

National

Retailers Try New Sales Techniques As Holidays Loom

November 08, 2018

Stores continue to combine online shopping with their in-store experience.

National

Bridge Loans Create Opportunities in Healthcare Financing

November 07, 2018

These interim loans allows for the faster acquisition of skilled nursing facilities.

National

What A Divided Government Means For CRE

November 07, 2018

A Democratic House and a Republican Senate probably means little major legislation will occur.

Retail

New Kids on the Retail Block

November 07, 2018

While failing older companies are getting attention, innovative newcomers are fueling retail leasing in South Florida.

Features

Daytona: More Than Just a Drive on the Beach

November 07, 2018

The Daytona Beach area in Volusia County has 90 commercial projects in the pipeline with ten of them representing 500,000 square feet or more.

Miami

Where South Florida’s Office Growth is Headed

November 07, 2018

The expanding mass transit system linking the major cities of South Florida has become a major factor in determining the future of new offices.

Washington, DC

Monday Properties Buys Shirlington Gateway

November 07, 2018

The 206,200 square foot building traded for $40.8 million, according to published reports.

National

Military Action

November 06, 2018

Generals are trained to anticipate unforeseen risk, build high-performance teams and make quick, strategic decisions when under pressure

National

The Market Waits For The GSEs' Caps This Week

November 06, 2018

Word on the street has it that the Federal Housing Finance Agency will release the GSE scorecard this week.

National

Amazon’s HQ2 Selection Process Springs Several Leaks

November 06, 2018

Chief among them, the company has decided to split its headquarters into two locations and Long Island City is also in the running.

Miami

A Case of Growing Demand for Fixed Supply

November 06, 2018

HFF sells, finances a three-property Class B Florida apartment portfolio.

Washington, DC

Finmarc Sells Off Pieces Of the First Potomac Portfolio

November 06, 2018

Finmarc brought the two buildings to full occupancy from 51% when it acquired them.

Retail

Retail Real Estate Market Gets a Babysitting Boost

November 06, 2018

The Learning Experience’s growth in retail centers will be accelerated with their acquisition by a multi-billion-dollar private equity firm.

Miami

EDEN Found in North Miami Beach

November 06, 2018

A multifamily developer completes the construction of an upscale apartment complex that has enhanced the area with extensive landscaping and other amenities.

Development

Deltona No Longer Has To Export Its Workers

November 06, 2018

A three-leg stool of housing, medical and retail development is starting to drive commercial growth in a smaller city between Orlando and Daytona Beach.

Dallas/Fort Worth

Amazon Reportedly Narrows Decision On HQ2 To 3 Cities

November 05, 2018

Reportedly Northern Virginia, Dallas and New York City are on the company’s short list.

Hotels

Racing to Acquire 1500 Hotel Rooms

November 05, 2018

A South Florida-based development company cites scare land and other reasons for acquiring a hotel in a smaller market.

Miami

1000 Museum Residences: A Five Star Move

November 05, 2018

One Thousand Museum Residences becomes first condo in the world to align with global hospitality authority Forbes.

Miami

A Tall Story in Miami

November 05, 2018

The city’s tallest building raises the question of why developers and lenders continue to build luxury condos in a widely regarded market glut.

National

Carter Validus Scoops Up Data Center, Health Care Assets

November 05, 2018

"We realize that healthcare and technology are two high growth sectors of the economy."

Washington, DC

Retail Association Moves From Arlington To Capital Riverfront

November 05, 2018

Easier access to Capitol Hill and the ability to host members in a vibrant, amenity rich neighborhood were among the reasons, RILA’s president said.

National

REITs Flocked To Fannie Mae’s CAS Offering Last Week

November 05, 2018

“I was not expecting to see such a dramatic increase so quickly,” says the GSE’s Laurel Davis.

Development

Central Florida’s Latest Tomorrowland

November 05, 2018

A weed-filled former flea market that used to be known for such unusual aspects as an Elvis entertainer lookalike and even an undertaker is planned for a futuristic new community.

Miami

When Rehab Beats Removal

November 02, 2018

A short-term bridge loan provides an example of maximizing property value in a changing Florida neighborhood.

National

Healthcare REITs Signal An Increased Focus on Medical Office

November 02, 2018

HCP, Welltower and Ventas all highlighted in their earnings report a strategy for the medical office asset class, says. Mizuho REITs analyst Richard Anderson.

Multifamily

Florida Apartment Buyers: Big and Bigger

November 02, 2018

American Landmark’s acquisition of two more multifamily locations in Broward and Palm Beach Counties places it among America’s largest.

Retail

Retail: Not Dead Yet

November 02, 2018

A Jacksonville area retail study that might reflect national trends finds that sales are up despite setbacks.

Chicago

LaSalle Enters Debt Sector With Latitude Management Stake

November 01, 2018

Latitude targets the middle-market segment and its focus has been on originating bridge loans for value add and transitional properties.

National

Survey Shows that Renting is More Affordable Than Owning

November 01, 2018

Freddie Mac research says that satisfied renters still feel the effects of rising costs.

Research

The Newest MF Amenity in Congested South Florida: Mass Transit

November 01, 2018

Demand continues to outpace demand in the latest South Florida multifamily market study but a new development is the impact of mass transit.

National

How To Spot a Region’s Next Emerging Hot Spot

November 01, 2018

How the Pittsburgh submarket Lawrenceville went from blighted community to an up-and-coming enclave.

Miami

Regatta Harbour: One, If by Land And Two, If by Sea

November 01, 2018

The TREO group closes on $33+ million construction loan for a harbor development that is predicted to transform the waterfront in Coconut Grove.

Retail

Tampa Bay Retail's New Direction Includes Walkable Developments

November 01, 2018

When you see this type of growth in a community, the demand for new retail such as coffee shops, casual dining, a farmers market and so forth becomes a necessity.

Carolinas

StoneBridge Moves Beyond DC To Make North Carolina Investment

November 01, 2018

It has acquired an apartment building in Durham, NC, for $42.7 million.

National

Why Repurposing Old Buildings Is On The Upswing

October 31, 2018

Real estate investors are interested in adaptive reuse for a host of reasons including tax incentives.

National

Capital One's Unitranche Loan Program Has New Co-Investor

October 31, 2018

The program was initially launched in 2016.

Tropicana Beltway Shopping Center in Las Vegas Sells for $59M

October 31, 2018

The property is 99.68% leased.

Houston

121,520-SF Industrial Building In Houston Acquired by Meritex

October 31, 2018

The building is already fully leased to four tenants.

Washington, DC

Meridian Hill Park Apartment Sells In TOPA Deal

October 31, 2018

The winning bidder Jubilee Housing put together a fund to partner with the tenants.

Washington, DC

Modera Avenir Place Secures $156M Permanent Loan

October 31, 2018

MetLife provided the floating-rate loan.

National

W. P. Carey Completes $6B Merger with CPA:17

October 31, 2018

The deal has increased the REIT's equity market capitalization to approximately $11 billion.

National

CBRE Launches Subsidiary To Focus On Flexible Workspace

October 31, 2018

CEO Bob Sulentic says CBRE has received significant interest from building owners that want to deliver flexible space offerings.

Orlando

Long, Hot Summer Didn’t Cool Off Orlando

October 31, 2018

Locally-based Cite reports 46 increase in deals on its way to surpassing last year’s results.

Miami

More Than a Name Change For Iconic Miami Building

October 31, 2018

It took $10 million and a lot of interior and exterior changes to make an iconic downtown Miami building attractive to modern-day tenants.

Office

Iconic Downtown Tampa Building Trades For $110M

October 30, 2018

Alliance Partners HSP sells Tampa City Center to a partnership between Banyan Street Capital and Oaktree Capital.

National

Free Listing Service and Transaction Platform Biproxi Has Launched

October 30, 2018

The platform seeks to improve the transaction process within the middle market

Office

Six-Office Portfolio Totaling 1M SF Goes To Market In Huntsville

October 30, 2018

The two-portfolio offering is currently the largest in Alabama.

National

Grocerant

October 30, 2018

One can imagine that over the next decade the grocery store as we know it will become a historical curiosity.

News

Buyers Welcome for Bankrupt Palm Beach Property

October 30, 2018

The bidding is expected to be brisk for a high-profile Palm Beach condo-hotel being sold next month at auction.

Miami

Transient License Pays Off in Miami Apartment Sale

October 30, 2018

A small apartment property sale in Little Havana offers value-ad features to increase income by up to 30%.

Washington, DC

Lion Building To Be Repositioned Into Class B With Spec Suites

October 30, 2018

WASHINGTON, DC--More details have come out about how the new owners of the Lion Building, the New York-based GreenOak Real Estate and MRP Realty,…

Multifamily

Investors Have Growing Appetite for Florida's Affordable Housing

October 30, 2018

A 128-unit apartment complex in Sarasota area with a low income housing tax credit status sells for $11 million.

Carolinas

Multifamily Community Velo Verdae Purchased for $49M

October 29, 2018

JLL Capital Markets transacted the sale with Nicol Investment Co.

National

Why Safety, Income & Growth Has Chosen To Focus on the Ground Lease

October 29, 2018

“Ground leases are a relatively big idea where the markets rewards investors who are efficient with their capital.”

Houston

The Edge at City Centre Apartments Sold to ClearWorth Capital

October 29, 2018

The new ownership will renovate the interior and exterior features of the property.

Washington, DC

The Silver Line’s Surprising Effect on Commuter Patterns

October 29, 2018

While the existence of the Silver Line is shaping leasing fundamentals in Tysons, it hasn’t affected ridership, JLL says.

Orlando

Orlando is No. 1 in a Category Besides Tourism

October 29, 2018

"The South Orange County submarket also had the highest number of multifamily deliveries and net absorption."

Orlando

How a Small Net-Leased Property Got the Highest Price Within the Shortest Time

October 29, 2018

Marcus & Millichap markets a small Amscot building in Orlando after getting five offers that lead to 99% of the sale price.

Multifamily

Back to Basics For Multifamily Owners

October 29, 2018

Multifamily owners might want to keep in mind a study showing fundamentals like price and location remain at the top of tenant wish lists.

National

Global Institutions Edge Past 10% For Real Estate Allocations

October 29, 2018

“We are starting to hear people talk about 15 to 20% for real estate and real assets combined,” says Doug Weill.

News

Exchange South is Sold to Savlan Capital

October 26, 2018

Exchange South is located in the largest suburban office submarket in Jacksonville.

Dallas/Fort Worth

Marcus & Millichap Closes 7 Secondary Market Transactions YTD

October 26, 2018

The properties are in Texas, except for one located in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Orlando

151,000-SF Shopping Center Sold in Orlando’s Tourist Corridor

October 26, 2018

Transwestern negotiated the 15-acre property on behalf of the seller.