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Cushman & Wakefield Arranges $83.8M in Acquisition Financing for 11-Building Industrial Portfolio in Metro Atlanta

by Abby Cox June 12, 2026

ATLANTA — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged $83.3 million in financing for the acquisition of an 11-building industrial portfolio located in metro Atlanta. Gideon Gil, Taylor Geiger, Cecelia Galligan and Crawford Bundy of Cushman & Wakefield arranged the floating-rate loan through Argenti on behalf of the borrower, Arden Logistics Parks. Stewart Calhoun, Casey Masters and Drew Stanford, also with Cushman & Wakefield, represented the sellers, Onward Investors and Prospect Ridge, in the transaction. The 658,550-square-foot portfolio includes:

June 12, 2026

Georgia Loans Office Southeast Top Stories

Allen Morris Receives $113.7M Loan for Refinancing of Office Tower at Star Metals District in Atlanta

by Abby Cox June 12, 2026

ATLANTA — Allen Morris Co., a mixed-use developer based in Coral Gables, Fla., has received a $113.7 million loan from Mexico-based Banco Inbursa for the refinancing of Star Metals Offices, a 267,000-square-foot office tower in Atlanta’s West Midtown neighborhood. The transaction will retire the existing construction loan provided by Bank OZK and Barings. “This refinancing is a testament to the quality and curation of what we have built at Star Metals Offices,” says Spencer Morris, president of Allen Morris Co. “Securing this financing package from Banco Inbursa — an institution that has become one of the most active and discerning real estate lenders in the country — reflects the caliber of our tenants, our retail program and the broader Star Metals District vision.” The 15-story office tower, which is 97 percent leased, opened in July 2021 and is the centerpiece of the $1.5 billion Star Metals District development. Tenants include Outreach, a new-to-market tech company; Nike’s regional technology hub; Signature, a leading coworking group; PrizePicks; Nelson Architecture; Brand Apart; PagerDuty; Sovos; and BMI, among others. Designed by Oppenheim Architecture and Warner Summers Architecture, Star Metals Offices features exterior balconies on each level, as well as a coffee shop, outdoor lounges/workspaces, a 5,000-square-foot rooftop restaurant …

June 12, 2026

Development Georgia Southeast Student Housing

Stratus Development Breaks Ground on 411-Bed Student Housing Project Near University of Georgia

by John Nelson June 11, 2026

ATHENS, GA. — Stratus Development has broken ground on Phase II of Puritan Mill, which will offer 411 student housing beds near the University of Georgia campus in Athens. The community will feature townhomes in two-, three- and four-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities are set to include a dog park, nature trails, pickleball courts and shuttle service to campus. The development will combine amenity spaces with the existing initial phase of the project, which includes a second dog park, fitness center, clubhouse, study and meeting rooms and a resort-style pool. The development is scheduled for completion in fall 2027.

June 11, 2026

Georgia Leasing Activity Office Southeast

Rayonier Signs 36,000 SF Office Lease in Atlanta for New Corporate Headquarters

by John Nelson June 11, 2026

ATLANTA — Rayonier Inc., a publicly traded land resources REIT, has signed a lease to occupy 36,000 square feet at Terminus 100, a mixed-use tower in Atlanta’s Buckhead district. Set to open in 2027, Rayonier’s office will serve as the company’s new headquarters following the closing of its merger with PotlatchDeltic Corp., a forest products manufacturer based in Spokane, Wash. Rayonier plans to keep an office presence in Spokane and Wildlight, Fla., following its corporate relocation to Atlanta. JLL represented the tenant in the lease negotiations and will serve as Rayonier’s property manager for its new office build-out at Terminus 100. Other project team members include ASD| SKY (interior designer) and rand* construction (general contractor). Cousins Properties is the landlord of Terminus 100, where Rayonier will occupy one-and-a-half floors.

June 11, 2026

Georgia Industrial Leasing Activity Southeast

JLL Negotiates 691,667 SF Industrial Lease in Adairsville, Georgia

by John Nelson June 4, 2026

ADAIRSVILLE, GA. — JLL has arranged a 691,667-square-foot, full-building lease at International Commerce Center, an industrial facility located northwest of Atlanta in Adairsville. The tenant is Pactra USA Inc., a third-party logistics firm and the U.S. subsidiary of South Korean company Pactra. Ben Pridemore and Ryan Hoyt of JLL represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. Matt Wirth and Scott Plomgren of BroadPoint Partners represented the landlord, Houston-based Welcome Group. International Commerce Center features 40-foot clear heights, 124 dock-high doors, four drive-in doors, 190-foot truck courts, 388 auto parking spaces and 254 trailer parking spaces. The property includes proximity to the I-75 corridor and the Appalachian Regional Port.

June 4, 2026

Development Georgia Industrial Southeast

Hunt Midwest Enters Georgia With 1.9 MSF Industrial Development Near Port of Savannah

by John Nelson June 3, 2026

BLOOMINGDALE, GA. — Hunt Midwest, a premier development firm based in Kansas City, plans to enter Georgia with its new Hunt Crossroads Commerce Center project. The 1.9 million-square-foot industrial development will be located in Bloomingdale, a city near the Port of Savannah. The project will sit on 280 acres at the northwest corner of I-16 and Jimmy DeLoach Parkway. The six planned buildings will have build-to-suit and flexible leasing options for users ranging from 100,000 to 427,680 square feet. Hunt Midwest has begun the first phase of infrastructural work and plans to break ground soon on Building I, a 318,367-square-foot, rear-load building that is scheduled to open in second-quarter 2027. The developer has tapped Bill Sparks and Preston Andrews of CBRE to handle leasing at Hunt Crossroads Commerce Center.

June 3, 2026

Acquisitions California Georgia Industrial Southeast Texas Top Stories Washington Western

BKM, Kayne Anderson Acquire 8.5 MSF Light Industrial Portfolio for $1.8B

by Kristin Harlow June 3, 2026

NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. AND BOCA RATON, FLA. — BKM Capital Partners and Kayne Anderson Real Estate have acquired an 8.5 million-square-foot light industrial portfolio from Link Logistics for $1.8 billion. The portfolio includes 51 multi-tenant properties across markets in California, Washington, Texas and Georgia. The deal marks the largest light industrial transaction since 2022, according to the joint venture partners, which now maintain roughly 15 million square feet of multi-tenant light industrial assets under management. The portfolio is approximately 90 percent occupied and consists of nearly 2,000 units across 275 buildings, all located in infill submarkets within high-growth metropolitan areas. “At Kayne Anderson Real Estate, we continue to focus on sectors where we see durable demand drivers and the opportunity to create value through scale, vertical integration and operational expertise,” says Al Rabil, co-founder and CEO of Kayne Anderson Real Estate. “Multi-tenant light industrial remains a highly fragmented segment with compelling fundamentals.” “This acquisition marks the largest addition to BKM’s platform to date and is representative of the strategy we have deployed in the multi-tenant light industrial space for years,” says Brian Malliet, founder, CEO and chief investment officer of BKM. “It not only underscores the importance of deep operating …

June 3, 2026

Georgia Leasing Activity Office Southeast

Omnissa Inks 56,202 SF Office Lease at Former IBM Campus in Sandy Springs, Georgia

by Abby Cox June 1, 2026

SANDY SPRINGS, GA. — Omnissa, a Mountain View, Calif.-based enterprise software company, has signed on as the first major tenant at The Barfield, a two-building, 236,191-square-foot office complex in the Atlanta suburb of Sandy Springs. Beginning next summer, Omnissa will occupy the entire 56,202-square-foot third floor at the former IBM campus. Drawbridge Realty has owned the campus since 2015. Originally a build‑to‑suit development for an IBM subsidiary, the property has never been available for lease since it was developed. The Barfield is undergoing a $10 million repositioning program. Earlier this year, Drawbridge completed the first phase, which included Wi‑Fi‑enabled terrace lounges, outdoor basketball and pickleball courts, a bee sanctuary and a redesigned entry plaza with collaborative seating. The design team at ASD|Sky has created a second phase of interior improvements that features a grand staircase connecting the lobby to a café, social lounge, gaming area and a fitness center, as well as a yoga studio, locker rooms and showers. Along with a connected six-story parking garage, the campus also includes a 50,400-square-foot building leased to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Aspen University. Jeff Bellamy of JLL represented Drawbridge Realty in the lease negotiations. Nima Ghomghani and Paul Holmes of CBRE represented …

June 1, 2026

Acquisitions Georgia Restaurant Retail Southeast

Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of Restaurant in Buford, Georgia Leased to Whataburger

by John Nelson May 28, 2026

BUFORD, GA. — The Taylor McMinn Retail Group of Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of a restaurant in Buford, a northeast suburb of Atlanta in Gwinnett County. Whataburger occupies the restaurant on a 15-year ground lease that features 10 percent rent increases in the initial term and extension options. The popular burger chain recently backfilled the restaurant vacated by an unnamed tenant. Don McMinn and Andrew Koriwchak of Taylor McMinn Retail Group brokered the sale on behalf of the seller, a developer that is a repeat client for Whataburger. The out-of-state buyer purchased the restaurant in an all-cash 1031 exchange. “Despite challenges with the higher price point, our team sourced an all-cash, out-of-state, 1031 buyer through our national reach and buyer relationships,” says McMinn. “This is our fifth Whataburger sale in Atlanta, and we have additional Atlanta product for sale.”

May 28, 2026

Acquisitions Georgia Multifamily Southeast

American Landmark Acquires 400-Unit Apartment Community in Buford, Georgia

by John Nelson May 27, 2026

BUFORD, GA. — American Landmark Apartments has acquired Preserve at Mill Creek, a 400-unit multifamily community located at 1400 Mall of Georgia Blvd. in Buford, a northeast suburb of Atlanta. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. Built in 2001, Preserve at Mill Creek is situated near the Mall of Georgia, I-85 and Ga. Highway 20. The property features one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, as well as a swimming pool, fitness center, courtyard and a clubhouse. The acquisition grows American Landmark’s metro Atlanta portfolio to nine properties.

May 27, 2026

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