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Hankin Group Breaks Ground on 96-Unit Multifamily Project in Exton, Pennsylvania

by Taylor Williams

EXTON, PA. — Locally based developer Hankin Group has broken ground on Phase II of Keva Flats, a two-building, 96-unit multifamily project in Exton, about 35 miles west of Philadelphia. Phase I of Keva Flats featured 242 units in one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans across six buildings. Amenities include a fitness center with yoga and Pilates studios; resort-style pool with a sundeck; outdoor grilling stations, fire pits and lounges; an 11,000-square-foot clubhouse; outdoor multi-sports court; and a rooftop terrace. Completion of Phase II is slated for fall 2026.

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DevelopmentMultifamilyNortheastPennsylvaniaRetailTop Stories

Greystar, ECHO Realty Break Ground on Multifamily, Retail Development in Pittsburgh

by Katie Sloan

PITTSBURGH — A joint venture between Greystar and ECHO Realty has broken ground on Ophelia and The Meridian, a multifamily and retail project located at the intersection of Penn and Shady avenues in Pittsburgh.  The development will include Ophelia, a 231-unit multifamily project by Greystar; The Meridian, a 44,000-square-foot retail development spearheaded by ECHO Realty; and parking for both retail and residential uses. Ophelia will offer units in studio, one- and two-bedroom configurations, 35 of which will be subject to income restrictions under the city’s affordable housing program. Shared amenities will include a fitness center with an outdoor workout area, coworking space, a pool, grilling and lawn area and a clubroom with billiards and a bar. The development is set for completion in early 2026 with preleasing planned to begin in late 2025. The Meridian will include a 36,000-square-foot Market District grocery store alongside inline retail space, which has been preleased to tenants including Shake Shack and Barnes & Noble. The retail portion of the larger project is set to begin opening in 2025.  “Pittsburgh has a lot to offer with several of the country’s best universities — Pitt, Carnegie Mellon and Duquesne — and significant growth in the tech industry,” …

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DevelopmentNortheastPennsylvania

U.S. Development Completes 107-Unit Multifamily Project in Philadelphia

by Taylor Williams

PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Development has completed Frankford Grand, a 107-unit multifamily project in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood. The five-story building houses 50 studios, 32 one-bedroom units and 25 two-bedroom apartments, as well as 15,000 square feet of retail space across two levels. Amenities include a fitness center, private courtyard garden and a rooftop deck. Rents start at $1,100 per month for a studio apartment.

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AcquisitionsIndustrialNortheastPennsylvania

NAI Summit Arranges $3M Sale of Former Crayola Warehouse, Distribution Center in Lehigh Valley

by Taylor Williams

EASTON, PA. — NAI Summit has arranged the $3 million sale of the historic former Crayola warehouse and distribution center in the Lehigh Valley community of Easton. Originally built in the 1890s as a manufacturing facility by Crayola predecessor Binney & Smith, the property consists of four buildings totaling 94,000 square feet on an 8.9-acre site. Matt Sprung of NAI Summit represented the seller, an out-of-state investor, in the deal. A local developer purchased the property with plans to implement a residential conversion.

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AcquisitionsMultifamilyNortheastPennsylvaniaSeniors Housing

ESI Negotiates Sale of Continuing Care Retirement Community in Somerset, Pennsylvania

by Taylor Williams

SOMERSET, PA. — Evans Senior Investments (ESI) has negotiated the sale of The Patriot, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Somerset, located in southwest Pennsylvania. The transaction was executed on behalf of a nonprofit organization. The CCRC features 100 licensed skilled nursing beds, 47 personal care units and two independent living units. At the time of sale, the skilled nursing component of the property was 77 percent occupied, and the personal care beds were 47 percent occupied.

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HospitalityLoansNortheastPennsylvania

Largo Capital Arranges $7.8M Loan for Refinancing of Metro Philadelphia Hotel

by Taylor Williams

WARMINSTER, PA. — Largo Capital, a financial intermediary based in upstate New York, has arranged a $7.8 million loan for the refinancing of the 92-room Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel in Warminster, a northern suburb of Philadelphia. The hotel offers amenities such as a pool, fitness center and complimentary breakfast. Katie Vivian of Largo Capital originated the nonrecourse loan, which carried a five-year term and 30-year amortization schedule. The borrower and direct lender were not disclosed.

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KOKO Medical Signs 19,859 SF Life Sciences Lease in Exton, Pennsylvania

by Taylor Williams

EXTON, PA. — KOKO Medical has signed a 19,859-square-foot life sciences in Exton, a western suburb of Philadelphia. The medical device and women’s healthcare provider is relocating and expanding from nearby Malvern to the 63,000-square-foot building at 770 Pennsylvania Drive, which is part of the 800-acre Eagleview mixed-use development. Mitch Reading of Tactix Real Estate Advisors represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. Sam Sherrill represented the landlord, Hankin Group, on an internal basis.

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AcquisitionsHospitalityNortheastPennsylvania

Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 69-Room Hotel in Pittsburgh

by Taylor Williams

PITTSBURGH — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of the 69-room Hampton Inn Pittsburgh/West Mifflin hotel. Built in 1997 and renovated in 2018, the hotel is located about eight miles south of the downtown area and offers amenities such as an outdoor pool, fitness center and a business center. Alexandre Duong and Kevin Laureno of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, Seaview Hospitality, in the auction sale. The duo, along with Adam Sklaver and Philip Kates of Marcus & Millichap, also secured the private buyer.

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GIANT to Open 50,000 SF Grocery Store at Andorra Shopping Center in Philadelphia

by Taylor Williams

PHILADELPHIA — Grocery chain GIANT will open a 50,000-square-foot store at Andorra Shopping Center in Philadelphia. The center’s owner, Federal Realty Investment Trust, will develop the grocery space from the ground up beginning next year and also reposition 30,000 square feet of existing retail space. The two projects represent a combined investment of $25 million. Repositioning plans include the addition of landscaped plazas, outdoor dining and curbside pick-up spaces as well as expanded sidewalks.

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Colliers Brokers $5.4M Sale of Retail Strip Center in Trexlertown, Pennsylvania

by Taylor Williams

TREXLERTOWN, PA. — Colliers has brokered the $5.4 million sale of Shepherd’s Corner, a 9,512-square-foot retail strip center in the Lehigh Valley community of Trexlertown. The center was fully leased at the time of sale to tenants such as Supercuts, The UPS Store, Not Just Bagels and Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop. Derek Zerfass and Jeff Algatt of Colliers represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. Robbie Stephens of Rudy Amelio Real Estate represented the buyer, a high-net-worth individual who also requested anonymity.

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