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Trez Capital, Starwood Capital Partner for Residential Land, Development Financing Venture

John Nelson — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:24:54 +0000

VANCOUVER AND MIAMI — Trez Capital and Starwood Capital Group have entered into a strategic partnership that will focus on origination of residential land acquisition and development loans for single-family communities across the United States. The partnership will expand Trez Capital’s lending capacity, further scaling its established residential land development financing platform. For Starwood Capital, the new venture will give the company the opportunity to finance land acquisition and development, complementing its long-standing track record in residential land investments. “Trez Capital has a strong track record in U.S. residential land lending, and we look forward to leveraging our collective strengths through this relationship,” says Anthony Murphy, managing director at Starwood Capital. The partnership is expected to be seeded with a $450 million portfolio of residential land acquisition and development loans originated by Trez Capital. The venture will target more than $1 billion in annual originations. “Starwood’s decision to partner with Trez Capital reflects the strength of our team, our origination capabilities and our expertise in this sector,” says John Maragliano, co-CEO and CFO of Trez Capital. “This will deliver additional institutional depth and enhanced financing capabilities, while supporting stronger returns and liquidity for our investors.”

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Audi Selects Georgia for $4B SUV Manufacturing Plant

John Nelson — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000

PEACH COUNTY, GA. — Audi AG has selected the Middle Georgia Megasite near Macon for a $4 billion advanced manufacturing facility, which will be the German automotive giant’s first plant in Georgia. The company’s new factory in Peach County will bring approximately 4,500 new jobs to central Georgia and create an expected annual capacity of 200,000 vehicles, with a focus on Audi’s luxury SUVs. Audi expects to begin grading the site in 2027 and break ground on the new plant in 2028. The factory is expected to begin operating at full capacity in 2031. The size of the new factory was not disclosed, but Audi says it will be “among the brand’s largest production footprints globally.” “The United States is one of the world’s most important premium markets, and we have not yet realized our full potential,” says Gernot Döllner, chairman of the board of management at Audi AG. “We are determined to change that — with premium products, a stronger brand and a competitive local production base. This is about building a stronger Audi business in America — not simply about building a factory.” “We are proud to welcome one of the world’s most iconic automotive brands to Georgia,”…

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PSP Investments, Nuveen Launch $790M Grocery-Anchored Retail Joint Venture

Abby Cox — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:15:00 +0000

MONTREAL AND NEW YORK CITY — The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments), a pension fund investor based in Montreal, and Nuveen Real Estate, one of the largest investment managers in the world, have launched a joint venture with an initial investment of $790 million to acquire open-air shopping centers across the United States. To date, PSP and Nuveen have closed on 3 million square feet across 19 assets in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Minnesota, Texas, Virginia and Washington. The investment strategy is demographically driven, focusing on open-air shopping centers anchored by market or category dominant grocers, necessity-based retailers and essential services that demonstrate “durable performance and resilient foot traffic,” according to the press release. In particular, the joint venture targets U.S. metro areas with strong population growth, rising household incomes and high barriers to entry, where well-capitalized retailers are actively seeking to expand. “Necessity-based retail has demonstrated remarkable resilience through various cycles, underpinned by consistent consumer demand for essential goods and services,” says Brian Wallick, portfolio manager of U.S. cities retail strategy at Nuveen Real Estate. “We’re confident this combination of scale, relationships and local execution positions us strongly in one of the most stable and defensive segments…

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Apollo to Purchase Majority Stake in $2B UDR Multifamily Portfolio

John Nelson — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000

DENVER AND NEW YORK CITY — Global asset manager Apollo (NYSE: APO) and UDR Inc. (NYSE: UDR), a multifamily REIT based in Denver, are forming a new long-term joint venture involving an apartment portfolio valued at approximately $2 billion. The joint venture will own a portfolio of 19 communities totaling 7,059 apartments. The names and addresses of the properties were not released. Under terms of the agreement, Apollo’s affiliates and funds managed by Apollo will invest $1.34 billion of equity capital into the newly established joint venture, representing an approximate two-thirds interest. UDR will retain a one-third interest and consolidate the joint venture, as well as operate and manage the portfolio, for which it will earn an asset management fee. UDR plans to utilize the proceeds from the new equity capital infusion for investment in “higher-growth assets,” general corporate purposes and debt reduction. Tom Toomey, chairman, president and CEO of UDR, says that accessing low-cost, permanent equity capital has been a “strategic priority” for the company. “With this transaction, we believe we will be positioned to take advantage of compelling opportunities in the marketplace while improving the quality of our wholly owned portfolio and strengthening our balance sheet,” says Toomey. “This…

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TexAmericas Center Signs MOU to Support Japanese Manufacturing, Business Growth in Texarkana

Taylor Williams — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:01:38 +0000

TEXARKANA, TEXAS — TexAmericas Center has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with AIST Solutions, a Japanese industrial, research and engineering company, as well as AIST’s American subsidiary, to support manufacturing and business growth in Texarkana. The agreement establishes a formal working relationship that connects TexAmericas Center, which owns and operates a 12,000-acre mixed-use and industrial park of the same name near the Arkansas-Texas border, with Japanese companies exploring U.S. market entry and expansion.

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EQT to Acquire Investment Manager Stockbridge

Hayden Spiess — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:47:00 +0000

STOCKHOLM AND SAN FRANCISCO — Swedish private markets firm EQT AB has announced plans to acquire real estate investment manager Stockbridge for $375 million in cash with total deal value reaching up to $550 million. Under the deal, Stockbridge, which was founded in 2003, will become part of EQT Real Estate. Stockbridge has approximately 185 employees across six U.S. offices, with around 180 institutional clients. Headquartered in San Francisco, Stockbridge currently boasts a portfolio of roughly $16.5 billion in fee-generating assets under management and a total gross asset value of $27 billion in assets under management. The company’s commercial real estate portfolio spans 92.9 million square feet and nearly 20,000 residential units. Upon closing of the transaction, Stockbridge’s diversified strategies and alternative sectors business will operate as a dedicated line under EQT Real Estate, and industrial capabilities will be integrated into EQT Real Estate’s existing industrial platform. Existing leadership and teams at Stockbridge will largely remain in place, according to EQT. Terry Fancher, CEO of Stockbridge, will become vice chair of EQT Real Estate, with Stockbridge CFO Kristin Renaudin transitioning to global CFO of EQT Real Estate. Tuba Malinowski, executive managing director at Stockbridge, will become head of U.S. diversified…

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Braemar Hotels & Resorts to Sell Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale for $372M as Part of Self-Managed REIT Strategy

Amy Works — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:05:46 +0000

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — Braemar Hotels & Resorts has entered into an definitive agreement to sell the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale for $372 million, or $1.8 million per key, to an undisclosed buyer. The transaction includes a $10 million non-refundable earnest money deposit and is expected to close Oct. 22, subject to customary prorations and adjustments. Including anticipated capital expenditures of $23 million, the sales price represents a 6.2 percent capitalization rate on net operating income for the past 12 months ending in August 2026. The sales of these assets, in conjunction with other planned refinancing, are expected to create sufficient funds to pay the remainder of the Company Sale Fee and Master Agreement Termination Fee owed to Ashford as part of Braemar’s separation from Ashford and transition to a self-managed REIT. The completion of the separations is expected by mid-November. Pending completion of transactions, Braemar’s portfolio will include:

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Eisenberg Foundation to Host Annual Dinner in Support of Gastrointestinal Cancer Research

John Nelson — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0000

NORTHBROOK, ILL. — The Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation will host its marquee annual networking and fundraising dinner on Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Hilton Chicago located at 720 S. Michigan Ave. The goal for the foundation’s signature event — which benefits gastrointestinal cancer research programs at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center within Northwestern Medical Center — is to raise more than $750,000 through sponsorships (see list of sponsors below), ticket sales and other program opportunities. Now in its 27th year, the annual dinner is expected to attract more than 700 professionals from the commercial real estate and related industries, the business community, as well as cancer medicine and research practitioners from the Chicago area, including the Lurie Cancer Center. The overarching goal of the foundation is to make a difference in the lives of those diagnosed with any one of nine gastrointestinal cancers and to increase the rate and length of survivorship. “As we celebrate and honor survivors and caregivers, we recognize the critical importance of cancer research and the role that individuals and the private sector play in today’s world,” says Peter Eisenberg, president of the board of directors of the Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation headquartered in…

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Mesabi Metallics to Build $15B Steel Mill in Southeast Iowa, Create 1,750 Jobs

John Nelson — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000

LEE COUNTY, IOWA — Mesabi Metallics, a wholly owned subsidiary of India-based conglomerate Essar Group, plans to develop a new $15 billion steel mill in southeast Iowa’s Lee County. Rewant Ruia, chairman of Mesabi Metallics, made the announcement at The White House yesterday along with Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and President Donald Trump. The new plant is expected to create 6,000 temporary construction jobs. Once the facility is operational, which is expected by 2030, the mill will employ an estimated 1,750 full-time team members. Combined with the $3 billion that the company is using to complete its iron ore mine in Nashwauk, Minn., the investment by Mesabi represents the largest single investment made in a steel complex in American history, according to Mesabi. “Mesabi is building a world-class steel supply chain that is 100 percent American,” says Joe Broking, CEO of Mesabi Metallics. “Our investment will create high-paying jobs with competitive benefits in Iowa and Minnesota, generate tens of billions of dollars in U.S. economic activity and strengthen our domestic manufacturing base.” Mesabi will utilize pellets, dubbed Patriot Pellets, procured from iron ore at its Minnesota mine, which is the first new iron ore mine built in the United States…

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Brixmor, Everview Agree to Acquire Slate Grocery REIT for $2.3B, Including 115 Retail Properties

Taylor Williams — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:01:00 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — Two New York City-based firms, retail owner-operator Brixmor Property Group (NYSE: BRX) and Everview Partners, a private equity and investment management group, have entered into an agreement to acquire Toronto-based Slate Grocery REIT for approximately $2.3 billion. Under the terms of the transaction, Brixmor will acquire a portfolio of 23 grocery-anchored shopping centers totaling roughly 3 million square feet for $636 million. The newly formed joint venture between Brixmor and affiliates of Everview Partners will acquire Slate Grocery’s remaining 92 properties totaling approximately 12 million square feet for approximately $1.7 billion. The shopping center portfolio that comprises Brixmor’s lone ownership piece of the transaction is concentrated predominantly across Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas. Those properties currently have an aggregate occupancy rate of about 96 percent and are anchored by grocers such as Publix, Kroger and Harris Teeter. Brixmor will take full ownership of 22 of the centers and 50 percent ownership of a single center. Additionally, Brixmor has identified approximately $100 million of redevelopment and outparcel development opportunities within those centers, including several potential Publix redevelopment projects. Within the second component of the transaction, Brixmor will hold a 20 percent common equity interest and Everview will…

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Piedmont Healthcare to Invest $600M to Relocate Hospital in Covington, Georgia

Abby Cox — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:47:16 +0000

COVINGTON, GA. — Piedmont Healthcare has filed a Letter of Determination with the Georgia Department of Community Health whereby the health system plans to invest nearly $600 million to relocate Piedmont Newton Hospital to a new site located directly off I-20. The current Newton County hospital is roughly two miles closer to the heart of Covington. Piedmont Healthcare is fully funding the project. Originally opened in 1954 as Newton Medical Center, the existing hospital is licensed for 128 beds. Piedmont partnered with Newton Medical Center to form Piedmont Newton in 2015. Piedmont says that the existing hospital is limited by its age and its landlocked site, whereas the planned relocation facility will facilitate modernization efforts. If approved, the new hospital would be Piedmont’s second-largest capital investment after the Marcus Tower that opened on its Piedmont Atlanta Hospital campus in 2020, according to the company.

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Harris Teeter Plans $253M Investment to Enhance Stores, Expand in Carolinas

John Nelson — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:53:05 +0000

MATTHEWS, N.C. — Harris Teeter, a Matthews-based regional grocer and subsidiary of The Kroger Co., plans to invest approximately $253 million over the next three years to refresh and modernize select stores in North Carolina and South Carolina. Renovations and enhancements are planned for locations in Fort Mill and Rock Hill, S.C.; and Matthews, Waxhaw, Concord and Huntersville, N.C. In addition, Harris Teeter plans to open three new stores in Fort Mill and Lake Wylie, S.C., and Kannapolis, N.C. Customers will begin seeing store updates roll out in phases, with timing and scope varying across locations over the next three years. As renovations are completed, grand reopenings are expected to begin this fall.

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EverBank Financial, WaFd Enter Into $3.9B Reverse Merger Transaction

John Nelson — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:09:39 +0000

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. AND SEATTLE — EverBank Financial Corp., the Jacksonville-based parent company of EverBank NA, has entered into a $3.9 billion reverse merger transaction with WaFd Inc. (NASDAQ: WAFD), the Seattle-based parent company of WaFd Bank. Under the terms of the agreement, EverBank Financial will merge into WaFd Inc., the latter of which will continue as the resulting financial holding company. WaFd Inc. will remain publicly traded but will change its name to EverBank Financial Corp. and trade on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “EVBK.” Upon closing of the holding company merger, WaFd Bank, which has more than 200 locations in the Western United States, will merge with and into EverBank NA, which has more than 40 locations in Florida, California and New York. Upon completion of the transaction, which is expected for early 2027, EverBank Financial’s investors, which include funds managed by Stone Point Capital, Warburg Pincus, Reverence Capital Partners, Sixth Street, Bayview Asset Management and TIAA, will collectively own approximately 59.2 percent of the pro forma combined company, with WaFd Inc. shareholders owning approximately 40.8 percent. EverBank CEO Greg Seibly will continue to serve as CEO of EverBank post-merger, and WaFd CEO Brent Beardall will serve…

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Barry Gosin to Step Down as Newmark CEO at Year’s End

Taylor Williams — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:27:25 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — Barry Gosin will step down as CEO of Newmark Group, effective Dec. 31, 2026, after holding the position since 1979. Gosin will continue as chairman of the full-service real estate firm’s operating company, which plans to name a new CEO by the time he resigns as CEO. In his time as CEO, Gosin guided Newmark through its sale in 2011 and spin-off from its then-parent company, BGC Partner Inc., in 2018. He also oversaw Newmark’s initial public offering (IPO) in 2017. Under Gosin’s leadership, Newmark has acquired more than 55 companies and expanded into Europe. Since its 2011 sale, Newmark has been the fastest growing publicly traded commercial real estate services company, according to Gosin’s bio. “I have spent nearly my entire career at Newmark, working alongside an exceptional team whose dedication, talent and commitment have made the company’s success possible,” says Gosin. “The company is stronger than ever; our strategy is working, and the opportunities ahead are substantial, which is why now is the right time to take a step back from day-to-day operations to focus solely on matters that will make a difference to Newmark and to support the company through this transition.”

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Savills Completes $1.1B Acquisition of Eastdil Secured

Taylor Williams — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:43:00 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — London-based real estate brokerage firm Savills has completed its $1.1 billion acquisition of global advisory firm and real estate investment bank firm Eastdil Secured. The transaction was first announced in March, and the new company will be rebranded as Eastdil Secured Savills. Under the terms of the agreement, Savills purchased all of the equity of Eastdil, which has its U.S. headquarters in New York City. Eastdil Secured will continue to operate its existing business model within Savills Group, serving as the company’s global real estate investment bank and maintaining headquarters in New York City, Southern California and London. Eastdil’s other 21 offices will be rolled into the Savills network, which spans approximately 42,000 employees across 70 countries.

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Brookfield, CPP Investments Agree to Acquire LXP Industrial for $5.2B

Taylor Williams — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

NEW YORK CITY AND TORONTO — A partnership between Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE: BAM) and the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) Investment Board has agreed to acquire LXP Industrial Trust (NYSE: LXP) in an all-cash transaction valued at $5.2 billion. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter. The price tag includes LXP’s net debt and preferred equity. In addition, the terms of the deal call for LXP shareholders to receive $61.20 per share in cash, which represents a premium of 12.3 percent over the REIT’s 30-day volume weighted average share price (VWAP) and a 19.8 percent premium over the company’s 90-day VWAP. Both figures are based on time frames that ended Friday, July 17. LXP has agreed to suspend payment of common share dividends until the earlier of the closing of the transaction or the termination of the definitive agreement. The agreement also includes a 40-day “go-shop” period that expires on August 28 at 11:59 p.m. EST, during which time LXP and its advisors may actively solicit and consider alternative acquisition proposals and engage in discussions with third parties. “LXP has assembled a high-quality industrial portfolio with modern logistics assets in attractive markets,” said Lowell Baron, CEO of…

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Milhaus Completes Merger With SRG Residential, Agrees to Acquire Broadshore Capital

John Nelson — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS AND LOS ANGELES — Milhaus, a multifamily developer and operator based in Indianapolis, has completed its merger with SRG Residential, a subsidiary of Sares Regis Group based in Newport Beach. The combined company totals 1,400 employees and includes 50,000 apartments under management — 46,000 of which come from 190 properties managed by SRG Residential — as well as a development pipeline exceeding $2.5 billion. The combined company, which will be operated under the Milhaus platform, plans to start eight development projects this year totaling more than 2,000 new units in Southern California, Denver and Phoenix, giving Milhaus a presence in more than 20 markets across the country. Chris Payne, former CEO of SRG Residential, joins Milhaus as both the chief development officer and a shareholder. Jeff Bailey, president of property management at SRG Residential and a shareholder, now leads the property management group at Milhaus. “This partnership is a natural fit,” says Tadd Miller, CEO of Milhaus. “SRG Residential brings a best-in-class, high-touch approach to property management and operations along with a quality development pipeline and seasoned leadership, while Milhaus contributes a high-quality owned portfolio and disciplined development and capital markets infrastructure.” “We are unlocking powerful synergies and long-term opportunities…

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Merritt Properties Receives $750M Investment, Announces Leadership Changes

John Nelson — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:19:28 +0000

BALTIMORE — Merritt Properties, a privately held commercial real estate developer and owner based in Baltimore, has received a $750 million investment led by Centerbridge Partners LP. The investment includes capital to grow the company’s shallow-bay industrial portfolio in existing markets in Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and Florida, as well as new markets. As part of the investment, Centerbridge acquired the ownership interest previously held by Almanac, the private real estate investment arm of Neuberger that has partnered with Merritt since 1997. Almanac is also part of the investment group led by Centerbridge. Jefferies Private Capital Advisory served as financial adviser to Merritt in connection with the transaction, and CBRE National Partners served as real estate adviser. Miles & Stockbridge PC and Kramon & Graham PA provided legal counsel to Merritt. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP served as legal counsel to Centerbridge, and Seyfarth Shaw LLP represented Almanac. Additionally, Merritt has announced changes to its C-suite of executives. Robb Merritt, the company’s current president, has been appointed to CEO, while previous CEO Scott Dorsey will transition to executive chairman. Bobby Lanigan, who previously led Merritt’s acquisitions and strategic growth initiatives, will become the firm’s new president.

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Bridgepoint Group Agrees to Acquire Kayne Anderson Real Estate for $1.4B

Taylor Williams — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:05:00 +0000

LONDON AND BOCA RATON, FLA. — Bridgepoint Group, a private-sector investment management firm based in London, has entered into an agreement to acquire South Florida-based owner-operator Kayne Anderson Real Estate in a deal valued at roughly $1.4 billion. To fund the transaction, Bridgepoint plans to pay $759 million in cash and issue roughly 189 new shares of its common stock at an undisclosed price. The deal is expected to close before the end of the year, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. Upon closing, Bridgepoint’s assets under management will total roughly $117 billion across all verticals. According to Bridgepoint, the deal allows the British company to add commercial real estate as a fifth investment vertical to its platform, thus diversifying its holdings and expanding its presence in U.S. markets. The deal also positions nearly half of Bridgepoint’s portfolio to be comprised of real assets. Kayne Anderson Real Estate maintains about $22 million in assets under management, inclusive of debt, across commercial verticals such as multifamily (including seniors and student housing), healthcare and industrial. Upon closing, CEO Al Rabil will continue to lead and guide the business. “For the last 20 years, we have built a scaled real estate platform focused…

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Yum Brands Agrees to Sell Pizza Hut in Two Separate Transactions Totaling $2.7B

John Nelson — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000

LOUISVILLE, KY. — Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE: YUM), the Louisville-based operator of the Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and KFC franchises, has entered into an agreement to sell the Pizza Hut chain across two separate transactions with a combined value of $2.7 billion. LongRange Capital, a private equity firm based in Stamford, Conn., has agreed to purchase Pizza Hut outside of mainland China for approximately $1.5 billion. The company is financing its acquisition using funds from UBS Investment Bank. Yum China Holdings Inc. (NYSE: YUMC), which is based in Shanghai and was spun off from Yum! Brands in 2016, is acquiring the Pizza Hut holdings in mainland China for approximately $1.2 billion. Yum China says it is financing its acquisition using a combination of cash and debt financing. Yum! Brands announced in November that it began exploring strategic options for the Pizza Hut vertical. Founded in 1958, Pizza Hut is considered the second-largest pizza brand in the world with more than 15,500 restaurants in 108 countries globally and approximately $10 billion in annual system-wide sales, according to LongRange Capital. “Under LongRange and Yum China, Pizza Hut will be well-positioned for future growth with ownership that brings deep expertise in the restaurant…

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