North Carolina

Foxfield Acquires New Life Sciences Facility in Metro Raleigh Leased to Kryosphere

by John Nelson March 10, 2026

MORRISVILLE, N.C. — Foxfield has purchased 3503 Page Road, a newly built, 57,000-square-foot life sciences building located in Morrisville, about 14 miles west of Raleigh. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. Kryosphere, a biorepository solutions and cold chain logistics user, operates the facility under a 12-year net lease. The company has invested $5 million into the specialized build-out for pharmaceutical-grade cold storage infrastructure, with plans for an additional $5 million investment for equipment upgrades, according to Foxfield. Built in 2025, 3503 Page Road is situated within the World Trade Park industrial park and offers direct connectivity to I-40, I-540 and Raleigh-Durham International Airport. The building features industrial space, lab support and research-and-development space, as well as 24-foot clear heights.

March 10, 2026

Acquisitions Industrial North Carolina Southeast

APG Buys 250,000 SF North 70 Distribution Center in Durham

by Abby Cox March 9, 2026

DURHAM, N.C. — Atlanta Property Group (APG) has acquired North 70 Distribution Center, a 250,000-square-foot, vacant distribution facility located at 224 N. Hoover Road in Durham. This acquisition marks APG’s first industrial investment in the Durham submarket. The seller was not disclosed. Situated in Research Triangle Park along the I-40 corridor, North 70 Distribution Center spans 16 acres and features 26 dock-high doors, two drive-in doors, 22-foot clear heights, tilt-wall construction, LED warehouse lighting, parking spaces for cars and trailers and more than 3 acres of secured outdoor storage. The existing walls and office build-outs allow for single-tenant or multi-tenant configurations, with the ability to accommodate users ranging from approximately 50,000 to 250,000 square feet. Approximately 40 percent of the facility is air-conditioned.

March 9, 2026

Development Multifamily North Carolina Southeast

Riverside, Woodfield Open 42-Story Vivian Apartment Tower in Charlotte

by Abby Cox March 6, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Riverside Investment & Development and Woodfield Development have opened Vivian at Queensbridge Collective, a 42-story apartment tower in Charlotte. Goettsch Partners served as the architect for the project. Situated within the larger Queensbridge Collective mixed-use development, the 409-unit apartment tower offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans ranging in size from 558 to 2,180 square feet. Amenities at the complex are distributed across multiple levels of the building, including a ninth-floor fitness center with indoor/outdoor elements, a 10th floor resident lounge featuring bowling and virtual golf and a 42nd-floor rooftop pool deck with grilling stations and skyline views. Riverside and Woodfield began leasing Vivian in late 2025 and welcomed its first residents this month. Monthly rental rates range from $1,792 to $16,744, according to Apartments.com. This fall, Guard and Grace, the Michelin-recommended steakhouse led by chef Troy Guard, is scheduled to open on the 10th floor of Vivian. The 10,224-square-foot restaurant will include a 2,000-square-foot outdoor terrace, private dining areas and direct connections to both the public and residential components of the development. Additionally, the apartment building will be joined by a 43-story mixed-use office and residential tower under construction at 1111 S. Tyron St. that will comprise 20,000 square …

March 6, 2026

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Six Flags to Sell Seven Theme Parks to EPR Properties for $331M

by Abby Cox March 6, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. AND KANSAS CITY, MO. — Charlotte-based Six Flags Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: FUN), the world’s largest regional theme park operator, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell seven of its amusement parks for $331 million in cash. Kansas City-based EPR Properties (NYSE: EPR), an experiential and entertainment real estate investment trust, was the buyer. The parks total more than 1,600 acres combined and draw approximately 4.5 million visitors annually. “Consistent with our strategy, this divestiture enables us to concentrate our capital, leadership and operational focus on the properties that we believe generate the strongest returns and offer the greatest long-term upside,” says John Reilly, president and CEO of Six Flags. Six Flags will sell a list of parks including Valleyfair in Minneapolis; Worlds of Fun in Kansas City; Michigan’s Adventure in Grand Rapids, Mich.; Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston in Galveston, Texas; Six Flags St. Louis in St. Louis; Six Flags Great Escape in Queensbury, N.Y.; and Six Flags La Ronde in Montreal. Florida-based Enchanted Parks, a newly formed owner-operator entity that was formerly known as Innovative Attraction Management, is partnering with EPR Properties to lease and operate the six U.S. parks, while La Ronde Operations Inc. will lease and operate …

March 6, 2026

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Scarcity Shapes Strategy: How Tight Vacancy Is Redefining Retail in Raleigh

by John Nelson March 2, 2026

If there is one defining characteristic of the Raleigh-Durham retail market today, it is scarcity. Exceptionally low vacancy — especially in high-quality, well-located centers — has become the norm rather than the exception, fundamentally reshaping leasing dynamics, rent growth and development strategy across the region. As of third-quarter 2025, overall retail vacancy in Raleigh-Durham stood at approximately 2.4 percent, marking four consecutive years below the 3 percent threshold. Even more telling, spaces under 10,000 square feet posted vacancy closer to 1.8 percent, underscoring just how competitive conditions have become for local and regional tenants. This imbalance between demand and supply has placed landlords in a position of sustained leverage, particularly in grocery-anchored centers, strong neighborhood and lifestyle shopping centers or mixed-use environments. Low vacancy matters because it drives outcomes. Lease-ups are happening faster, concessions are increasingly rare in top trade areas and rents continue to trend upward. For tenants, especially those seeking smaller footprints, waiting to engage often means missing opportunities altogether. For owners, the market rewards proactive asset management and disciplined tenant selection. A clear example of this dynamic is Olde Raleigh Village, a grocery-anchored community shopping center that is currently 100 percent leased. With no vacancy to contend …

March 2, 2026

Development Mixed-Use Multifamily North Carolina Southeast

Kane Realty Breaks Ground on 332-Unit Tributary Apartments in Raleigh’s North Hills District

by John Nelson February 25, 2026

RALEIGH, N.C. — Kane Realty Corp. has broken on Tributary, a multifamily community located within the North Hills Innovation District (NHID) in Raleigh’s North Hills neighborhood. Set to open in spring 2028, the mid-rise property will include 332 apartments, 6,000 square feet of ground-level retail space, two courtyards, a digital content creation studio, wellness center and new greenway connections. The design-build team includes architect Hickok Cole, general contractor John Moriarty & Associates and civil engineer McAdams. Kane Realty is working with the City of Raleigh for Tributary and future phases of NHID to integrate into the city’s road and greenway infrastructure. Additionally, Kane Realty has acquired 28 acres to expand NHID and recently brought in Los Angeles-based McCourt Partners as a development partner. Future projects within NHID will include a residential high-rise and a mixed-use building next to Tributary, as well as mixed-use development along I-440 and pop-up retail and programming. Hush Salon recently opened below Tower 5 at NHID, and upcoming openings include Benchwarmers Bagels and Standard Beer + Food.

February 25, 2026

Loans Multifamily North Carolina Southeast

Walker & Dunlop Provides $50.5M Agency Refinancing for Apartment Community in Metro Raleigh

by John Nelson February 24, 2026

KNIGHTDALE, N.C. — Walker & Dunlop has provided a $50.5 million Freddie Mac loan for the refinancing of Parkstone at Knightdale, a 350-unit apartment community located at 1001 Park Commons Drive in Knightdale, an eastern suburb of Raleigh. Aaron Appel, Jonathan Schwartz, Keith Kurland, Adam Schwartz, Sean Reimer and Jackson Irwin of Walker & Dunlop originated the loan on behalf of the borrower, The Widewaters Group Inc. Apprise, Walker & Dunlop’s independent third-party appraisal platform, appraised the transaction. Parkstone at Knightdale features one-, two- and three-bedroom units, as well as a fitness center, resort-style pool, playground, pet wash station, resident storage units and an outdoor lounge with a grilling station.

February 24, 2026

Acquisitions North Carolina Office Southeast

Avison Young Brokers $16M Sale of Midtown North Office Park in Raleigh

by John Nelson February 23, 2026

RALEIGH, N.C. — Avison Young has brokered the sale of Midtown North, an 81,901-square-foot office park located at 5910-6040 Six Forks Road in Raleigh. Stephens Enterprises LLC purchased the five-building property for $16 million. Bill Aucoin and Gary Lyons of Avison Young represented the seller, Frank Csapo with Commonwealth Partners LLC. In 2015, Aucoin represented Commonwealth Partners in its acquisition of the park, which at the time was known as Twin Forks Office Park. Situated on 8.8 acres, Midtown North was 79 percent leased at the time of sale to a mix of tenants including several healthcare users.

February 23, 2026

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Has the Raleigh-Durham Office Market Hit Rock Bottom?

by John Nelson February 23, 2026

The Raleigh/Durham office market is not yet in full recovery mode; however, the latest data suggests something just as important: stabilization. Compared to many U.S. office markets still experiencing significant stress, Raleigh-Durham is holding its ground — and in several respects, outperforming national trends. Currently, the combined Raleigh-Durham office market totals approximately 118.7 million square feet, with Raleigh making up roughly two-thirds of the inventory and Durham the remainder. Together, they form one of the Southeast’s most dynamic and resilient office regions. Vacancy elevated, improving While higher than pre-pandemic norms, vacancy is trending better than many peer markets. Raleigh’s vacancy rate currently sits around 11.1 percent, while Durham’s vacancy rate is approximately 9.8 percent, according to research from CoStar Group. Combined, this market boasts a blended office vacancy rate of roughly 10.7 percent, well below the 14.1 percent national average. Over the past 12 months, Raleigh recorded positive net absorption of approximately 574,000 square feet, while Durham experienced negative absorption of about 480,000 square feet. Combined, the market landed near equilibrium, which sends an encouraging signal that the market is no longer sliding backward, even if growth remains uneven. The area’s post-pandemic growth is shaped by hybrid work models, changing …

February 23, 2026

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Drawbridge Realty Signs Law Firm to 30,905 SF Office Lease at Imperial Tower in Durham

by Abby Cox February 19, 2026

DURHAM, N.C. — Drawbridge Realty has signed its third major tenant at Imperial Tower, a 259,000-square-foot office property in Durham. Regional law firm Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson will consolidate two Raleigh-area locations to the office building and occupy the entire third floor (approximately 30,905 square feet). Greg Sanchez, Ryan Gaylord and Robin Anders of NAI Tri Properties represented Drawbridge in the lease negotiations, while Ben Litke of Cushman & Wakefield represented the tenant. Drawbridge and NAI Tri Properties have signed almost 165,000 square feet in leases at Imperial Tower in the past three months. In December, Aspida Financial Services signed a lease for three floors for its new headquarters, while earlier this month, Victra, the largest authorized Verizon Wireless retailer in the country, signed a lease for one-and-a-half floors. Imperial Tower is also undergoing a $10 million renovation that will include upgrades to the lobby and conference rooms. The renovation also features amenity upgrades, including a café/bakery/coffee shop, golf simulator, fitness center with locker room and shower facilities, tenant lounge and game room, wellness room, waterside patio, athletic fields and a pickleball/sports court.

February 19, 2026

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