Acquisitions

Eastham Capital, Bender Cos. Acquire Multifamily Property in Metro Chicago for $75.3M

by Kristin Harlow January 19, 2026

MOUNT PROSPECT, ILL. — Eastham Capital and Bender Cos. have acquired The Element, a 509-unit, garden-style multifamily community in the Chicago suburb of Mount Prospect, for $75.3 million. To date, Eastham and Bender have co-invested in 10 properties. The Element is currently at 95 percent occupancy with average rents of $1,590 per month. The renovation plan for the value-add asset includes roughly $5 million to upgrade unit interiors, building systems and exterior areas. These improvements will build on significant upgrades completed by prior ownership. Built in 1968, the property is situated on more than 10 acres. The Element offers a mix of floor plans ranging from 850 to 1,800 square feet. Amenities include a fitness center, pool, yoga studio, business center, game room and laundry facilities.

January 19, 2026

Acquisitions Illinois Industrial Midwest

Dalfen Industrial Buys Two-Building, 56,000 SF Portfolio in Wood Dale, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow January 19, 2026

WOOD DALE, ILL. — Dalfen Industrial has purchased a two-building, multi-tenant industrial portfolio totaling 56,000 square feet in the Chicago suburb of Wood Dale. The transaction was sourced through a longstanding relationship with Colliers. The properties are 66 percent leased and home to seven tenants with suite sizes ranging from approximately 3,000 to 7,000 square feet. The buildings feature five dock-high doors and six drive-in doors. The portfolio offers convenient access to I-90, I-290 and I-294 as well as close proximity to the Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

January 19, 2026

Acquisitions Maryland Retail Southeast

Mackenzie Brokers $57.5M Sale of Normandy Shopping Center Near Baltimore

by Abby Cox January 19, 2026

ELLICOTT CITY, MD. — Mackenzie Commercial Real Estate Services has brokered the $57.5 million sale of Normandy Shopping Center, a 185,000-square-foot shopping center located in Ellicott city, roughly 13 miles outside Baltimore. Owen Rouse and Tom Green of MacKenzie represented the seller, an entity doing business as Normandy Venture LP, and procured the buyer, Normandy National Pike LLC. Normandy National Pike is owned by the Singh family in Ellicott City. The five-building shopping center has been owned by the Moxley family since 1961, according to the Baltimore Business Journal. Normandy Shopping Center, which spans three separate parcels on a 25-acre site, houses more than 45 tenants, including Planet Fitness, Triveni Supermarket, Pinebrook Montessori Daycare, Bank of America, High’s Dairy Store and Kelsey’s Restaurant. Additional tenants at the center include Safesplash Swim School, Uptown Cheapskate and J&J Sew N Vac. The property also features a nearly 6-acre, undeveloped lot to allow for future expansion.

January 19, 2026

Acquisitions Multifamily Southeast Tennessee Walker & Dunlop

Walker & Dunlop Arranges $39M Sale of Apartment Community in Knoxville, Tennessee

by Abby Cox January 19, 2026

KNOXVILLE, TENN. — Walker & Dunlop has arranged the $39 million sale of Retreat at West Hills, a 256-unit, garden-style apartment community located at 3399 Lake Brook Blvd. in Knoxville. The buyer, an undisclosed institutional investor, has rebranded the property as Vetra West Hills. Brad Boston, Brett Kingman, Robbie O’Bryan and Russ Oldham of Walker & Dunlop represented the seller, Abiete Real Estate, in the transaction. Kevin Walsh, Craig West and Griffin Delgado of Walker & Dunlop originated a $29 million Fannie Mae acquisition loan on behalf of the buyer. Vetra West Hills offers one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans ranging in size from 576 to 1,190 square feet. Amenities at the complex include a fitness center, clubhouse, resort-style swimming pool with a sundeck, business center, grilling and picnic area, tennis courts and onsite laundry facilities.

January 19, 2026

Acquisitions Industrial North Carolina Southeast

Crescent Sells New 173,280 SF Industrial Facility in Greensboro, North Carolina

by Abby Cox January 19, 2026

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Crescent Communities has sold AXIAL Liberty Commerce, a newly completed, 173,280-square-foot industrial facility located in Greensboro, to Hoffman & Hoffman Inc. The purchase price was $23.5 million, according to the Triad Business Journal. Jason Ofsanko and Jordan Mitchell of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller in the transaction. Partners for the industrial project included First Horizon (lender), Bolton & Menk (civil engineering), Crescent Communities Construction (general contractor), DMA Architecture (architects) and Geo-Hydro Engineers (geotechnical and environmental engineering). Spanning 18 acres, AXIAL Liberty Commerce includes 2,804 square feet of office space, 171 car parking spaces, 20 trailer parking spaces, 32-foot clear heights, 47 dock-high doors and three drive-in doors.

January 19, 2026

Acquisitions Georgia Hospitality Southeast

HWE Negotiates Sale of 220-Room SpringHill Suites Hotel in Atlanta’s Buckhead District

by Abby Cox January 19, 2026

ATLANTA — Hodges Ward Elliott (HWE) has brokered the sale of the Springhill Suites by Marriott Atlanta Buckhead hotel, a 220-room, select-service hotel located at 3459 Buckhead Loop NE in the city’s Buckhead district. HWE, now part of Franklin Street’s platform, represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. The sales price and buyer were also not disclosed, but the Atlanta Business Chronicle reports that Blueleaf Capital and 3VP purchased the hotel for approximately $19.3 million. Spanning 11 floors, the pet-friendly hotel features a mix of amenities, including a swimming pool, onsite restaurant, 24/7 fitness center, complimentary breakfast, laundry facilities, gift shop and roughly 2,200 square feet of conference space. The Atlanta Business Chronicle reports that the new owners plan to invest $9 million to renovate the hotel. The property will continue to be affiliated with SpringHill Suites by Marriott, according to HWE.

January 19, 2026

Acquisitions California Multifamily Top Stories Washington Western

Interstate Equities, PGIM Acquire Multifamily Portfolio in Silicon Valley, Seattle for $272M

by Taylor Williams January 19, 2026

MOUNTAIN VIEW, REDWOOD CITY AND SUNNYVALE, CALIF., AND SEATTLE — Interstate Equities Corp. (IEC), in partnership with PGIM, has acquired a portfolio of four multifamily properties totaling 574 units in Silicon Valley and Seattle. The sales price was $272 million. The seller was not disclosed. The properties, all of which were built between 1987 and 2015 and offer amenities such as fitness centers, pools, dog parks, business centers and outdoor grilling and dining stations, are collectively known as the mResidences Portfolio. They include: IEC plans to implement strategic value-add improvements and amenity enhancements designed to optimize operations and improve net operating income across the assets. The deal is structured with PGIM holding a majority of the equity interest, while IEC retains a minority. “This acquisition reflects a disciplined, risk-aware approach to capital deployment, with a focus on assets positioned to perform through the full hold period,” says Brendan Gibney, director of investments at IEC. “In Silicon Valley and South Lake Union, structural supply constraints, elevated replacement costs and durable employment fundamentals provide meaningful downside protection for occupancy, while strong rent momentum in the Bay Area supports continued rent growth across the cycle.” — Amy Works and Taylor Williams

January 19, 2026

Acquisitions Development Georgia Retail Southeast

Ardent Buys 360,000 SF Perimeter Pointe in Metro Atlanta, Plans Mixed-Use Redevelopment

by Abby Cox January 16, 2026

SANDY SPRINGS, GA. — The Ardent Cos. has acquired Perimeter Pointe, a 360,000-square-foot retail property located in Atlanta’s Central Perimeter submarket of Sandy Springs. The locally based owner plans to transform the property into a mixed-use development. Renovations will include the prioritization of walkability and accessibility, an improved tenant lineup, the lease-up of vacant space and remerchandising the existing tenant mix. The redevelopment will also feature the addition of a multifamily component to the property. Current tenants at Perimeter Pointe include Five Below, Office Depot, Dick’s Sporting Goods and HomeGoods. Located at the corner of Mount Vernon Highway and Abernathy Road, the shopping center features immediate proximity to Ga. Highway 400 and onsite connection to the Sandy Springs MARTA station.

January 16, 2026

Acquisitions Multifamily Southeast Virginia

Berkadia Arranges Sale of 396-Unit Apartment Community in Newport News, Virginia

by Abby Cox January 16, 2026

NEWPORT NEWS, VA. — Berkadia has arranged the sale of Compass at City Center, a 396-unit, garden-style apartment community located in Newport News. Drew White, Carter Wood and Cole Carns of Berkadia represented the sellers, C-III Capital Partners and Drucker + Falk, in the transaction. Patrick McGlohn, Brian Gould, Hunter Wood, Patrick Cunningham and Natalie Hershey, also with Berkadia, secured an acquisition loan on behalf of the buyer, a joint venture between Penzance and Kettler. The sales price and loan amount were not disclosed. Originally built in 1985, Compass at City Center comprises 33 three-story buildings across a 25-acre site. The complex offers a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans, averaging about 1,000 square feet in size. Amenities include a resident lounge and clubhouse, sun deck and fire pits, fitness center, swimming pool, playground, barbecue and outdoor dining areas and a dog park.

January 16, 2026

Acquisitions Georgia Mixed-Use Retail Southeast

Matthews Negotiates Sale of 24,674 SF Retail Center in Alpharetta, Georgia

by Abby Cox January 16, 2026

ALPHARETTA, GA. — Matthews has negotiated the sale of the final retail parcel at East Village, a recently completed, 268,000-square-foot mixed-use redevelopment located in Alpharetta, a northern suburb of Atlanta. Jeff Enck, Pierce Mayson, Kyle Stonis and Boris Shilkrot of Matthews represented the seller, The Ardent Cos., in the transaction. The buyer was not disclosed. Situated at the entrance of the East Village mixed-used development, the 24,674-square-foot retail center features a mix of tenants such as Panda Express, Palm Beach Tan, Dollar Tree and Sally Beauty, as well as two outparcel pads. The property was fully leased at the time of sale. East Village comprises a 336-unit luxury apartment community, a 74-unit townhome rental community and 75,000 square feet of retail space, including the acquired center.

January 16, 2026

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