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Accesso Signs Piedmont Health Services to 24,000 SF Office Lease in Durham

by John Nelson

DURHAM, N.C. — Accesso has signed a 24,000-square-foot lease with Piedmont Health Services, a North Carolina-based nonprofit healthcare system, in Durham. The tenant will occupy two spaces within two different buildings at Meridian Business Park, a 10-building office park. The lease term for both suites is nearly 11 years and will establish the organization’s long-term administrative headquarters, as well as flex space to warehouse equipment for Piedmont Health’s clinics and facilities across 14 North Carolina counties. Issac Brown and Doug Brock of Newmark represented Piedmont Health in the lease negotiations, and Brad Corsmeier and Brian Carr of CBRE represented Accesso. The owner also recently secured a loan modification for its mortgage at Meridian Business Park, which includes capital reserves to fund property improvements, renovations and spec suite development.

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Ram Realty Delivers 310-Unit Apartment Community in Durham

by John Nelson

DURHAM, N.C. — Ram Realty Advisors has delivered Wye Junction, a 310-unit apartment community located at 701 Washington St. in Durham. Designed by Cline, the 5.2-acre multifamily project is an adaptive reuse of the former Erwin Oil site that dates back to 1937. The North Carolina-based architectural firm included elements of the former oil distribution facility into the design, including repurposed oil tankers and train trestles. Wye Junction features more than 7,000 square feet of retail space, a pedestrian plaza and rooftop amenities. Apartments come in one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts, and monthly rental rates range from $1,625 to $4,650, according to Apartments.com. The design-build team included general contractor Thomas Construction Group.

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JLL Arranges Sale of 10.5 MSF Southeast Industrial Portfolio for EQT Real Estate

by John Nelson

CHICAGO — JLL has arranged the sale of a 10.5 million-square-foot industrial portfolio in the Southeast. EQT Real Estate is selling the 46-building portfolio to an affiliate of California-based LBA Realty for an undisclosed price. John Huguenard, Trent Agnew, Will McCormack and Tara Hagerty of JLL represented the seller in the transaction. Additionally, Kevin MacKenzie, Peter Thompson, Steven Klein and Chris Pratt of JLL arranged an undisclosed amount of acquisition financing through two national banks for the buyer. The sold portfolio features properties in 10 separate markets, including Charlotte and Greensboro, N.C.; Greenville-Spartanburg, S.C.; Atlanta and Savannah, Ga.; Tampa, Orlando and Jacksonville, Fla.; and Birmingham and Huntsville, Ala. The logistics facilities in the portfolio average 230,000 square feet in size, according to JLL.

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Beacon Partners Breaks Ground on 1.5 MSF Manufacturing, Logistics Park in West Charlotte

by Abby Cox

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Beacon Partners has broken ground on Rapid Commerce Park, a planned 1.5 million-square-foot manufacturing and logistics park located in west Charlotte. The initial phase will include three buildings at the intersection of Rhyne and Mount Holly roads. The buildings will be 70,825 square feet, 74,722 square feet and 264,490 square feet. Completion is slated for the fourth quarter of 2027. The project team includes general contractors Edifice Construction and Choate Construction, civil engineer Orsborn Design Group and architect WGM Design.

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JLL Arranges Sale of 252-Unit Multifamily Community in Raleigh

by Abby Cox

RALEIGH, N.C. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the sale of Milo, a 252-unit apartment community located at 821 Hanbury Way in Raleigh. John Mikels, John Gavigan, Chase Monroe, William Martin and McCullough Campbell of JLL represented the seller, Charleston-based Greystar, in the transaction. The buyer was an entity doing business as Milo Apartments LLC. The sales price was not disclosed. Completed in 2024, Milo comprises eight three-story residential buildings housing a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans. Amenities at the garden-style complex include a swimming pool and sundeck, poolside cabanas, yoga lawn, coworking hub, fitness center, cardio and cycle studio, outdoor grill/kitchen, dog park, community garden, resident lounge and a clubhouse.

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Merritt Properties Breaks Ground on 150-Acre Industrial Park Near Raleigh-Durham Airport

by John Nelson

MORRISVILLE, N.C. — Merritt Properties has broken ground on the first phase of RDU Business Park, a 150-acre light industrial development located at 2040-2060 Seagirt Ave. in Morrisville, about three miles from Raleigh-Durham International Airport. The project will be situated in the jurisdiction of the city of Cary, N.C. Phase I, which is set for completion in late 2027, will span 31 acres and comprise three single-story buildings totaling 201,250 square feet.  All three buildings will include 18- or 24-foot clear heights, rear-loading docks, drive-in capabilities, 30- and 40-foot column spacing and surface parking. Two buildings will share a 150-foot truck court, while the third will feature a dedicated 110-foot truck court. At full build-out, RDU Business Park will comprise 13 single-story buildings spanning 790,527 square feet. Merritt Properties is handling the leasing assignment at the park internally.

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WhiteFiber Agrees to Buy Two Industrial Facilities in North Carolina, Plans Data Center Conversions

by John Nelson

YADKIN COUNTY, N.C. — WhiteFiber Inc., a data center owner-operator and cloud solutions provider, has agreed to acquire two industrial facilities in Yadkin County, situated near Winston-Salem at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. WhiteFiber is acquiring the properties via its wholly owned subsidiary Enovum Data Centers Corp. with plans to retrofit both properties into data centers. The agreed purchase price was $60 million for both sites. The two facilities, which will be renamed NC-2 and NC-3, sit approximately 55 miles from NC-1, WhiteFiber’s existing data center campus in Madison, N.C. NC-2 and NC-3 are expected to provide a combined minimum of 60 megawatts (MW) of initial gross utility capacity with the potential to support up to 200 MW of combined utility capacity over time. WhiteFiber expects to close the transaction in the fourth quarter and bring the properties on line in third-quarter 2027.

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Genentech Tops Out $2B Manufacturing Facility in Holly Springs, North Carolina

by Kristin Harlow

HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. — Genentech, a biotechnology company and member of the Roche Group, has topped out its new $2 billion manufacturing facility in Holly Springs, about 20 miles southwest of Raleigh. The construction milestone marks the completion of the building’s structural framework. The project is Genentech’s first East Coast manufacturing facility. The development was initially announced in May 2025, followed by the groundbreaking in August 2025 and an expansion announcement in January 2026. Once operational, the facility will produce next-generation treatments for metabolic conditions such as obesity. Its operations will incorporate advanced biomanufacturing, automation, robotics and the latest digital manufacturing technologies. The investment in technology includes an advanced digital twin — an artificial intelligence-powered virtual model of the manufacturing facility designed to simulate operations and test scenarios before real-world implementation. The facility is expected to support more than 2,000 jobs, including 500 manufacturing roles and 1,500 construction jobs. Genentech is also partnering with local academic institutions to prepare future members of the workforce for manufacturing careers. The project is part of Switzerland-based Roche and Genentech’s broader $50 billion commitment to research and development (R&D) and manufacturing infrastructure in the United States. Roche and Genentech’s current U.S. footprint includes 13 …

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Prysmian to Invest $1B for Expansion of Cable Manufacturing Facility in Metro Charlotte

by John Nelson

CLAREMONT, N.C. — Prysmian North America plans to invest $1 billion to expand its cable manufacturing plant in Claremont, a northern Charlotte suburb in Catawba County. The investment will expand the company’s fiber optic and glass cable manufacturing operations and create 385 jobs. The expansion will grow Prysmian’s physical footprint at the Claremont facility by 975,000 square feet. The office of North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has announced that a performance-based grant of $1 million from the One North Carolina Fund will be awarded to Prysmian Cables and Systems USA LLC to help the company expand in North Carolina. Civic and utility partners involved in this project include North Carolina Department of Commerce, the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, the North Carolina General Assembly, the North Carolina Community College System, Catawba Valley Community College, Duke Energy, Piedmont Natural Gas, Catawba County, the City of Claremont and the Catawba County Economic Development Corp. Prysmian North America is the U.S. arm of Milan, Italy-based Prysmian and has its regional headquarters in Highland Heights, Ky. Prysmian was founded in 1879 and operates more than 100 plants worldwide, including 50 locations in North America employing 9,000 associates.

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JLL Brokers Sale of 273,105 SF Shopping Center in Raleigh

by John Nelson

RALEIGH, N.C. — JLL has brokered the $36 million sale of Townridge Shopping Center, a 273,105-square-foot shopping center in Raleigh. Tom Kolarczyk, Michael Nieder and Brian Page of JLL represented the seller, Zeisler-Morgan Properties, in the transaction. Travis Anderson and Ward Smith, also with JLL, secured $26.5 million in acquisition financing for the buyer, Armstrong Capital Development (ACD). Walmart and Planet Fitness anchor the center, which was 96 percent leased at the time of sale. Other tenants include Chipotle Mexican Grill, Advance Auto Parts, Cato, AT&T, Burger King, Edible Arrangements and Papa Johns Pizza, according to LoopNet Inc. The property features five buildings at Townridge Shopping Center and a single building at the adjacent Village at Townridge that function together as a unified commercial site.

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