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HOUSTON — Local owner-operator MetroNational has purchased M-K-T Heights, a 218,000-square-foot office and retail development located just west of downtown Houston. Designed by Michael Hsu Office of Architecture and completed in 2020, M-K-T Heights is an adaptive reuse of several 1970s-era industrial buildings. Today, the property comprises more than 100,000 square feet of creative office space and 100,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, as well as a pedestrian boardwalk. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. MetroNational acquired the property in a joint venture with Radom Capital and Triten Real Estate Partners, the property’s original developers.

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ATLANTA — Coreforce, a public safety tech firm based in Decatur, Ga., has signed a 32,945-square-foot office lease at Uptown Atlanta, a mixed-use development by Rubenstein Partners LP that straddles Atlanta’s Buckhead and Midtown submarkets. Kyle Kenyon and Chris Port of CBRE represented the landlord in the lease transaction. Coreforce, formerly known as Utility Associates, has 200 employees and provides software for first responders and other frontline professionals. The firm will relocate from Decatur and occupy the entire 10th floor at Uptown Atlanta, which features more than 1 million square feet of office space. Other office tenants include The Academy for Innovation in Medicine, Stadler Rail, Entertainment Partners, MARTA CPEI group and Skillshot Media. The development also includes more than 100,000 square feet of retail space leased to J’ouvert Caribbean Kitchen, Bene Korean, Sugarcoat, Roundhouse Kickboxing, The Commodore and 26 Thai Kitchen, among others.

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POMONA, CALIF. — Progressive Real Estate Partners has arranged the sale of The Armstrong Building, a historic mixed-use property at 150-196 E. Third St. and 345 S. Locust St. in Pomona. Western University of Health Sciences, a private medical university, acquired the asset from a Los Angeles-based private investor for $2.9 million. The 27,980-square-foot building features seven ground-level commercial units and eight residential lofts. Western University of Health Sciences will utilize the building as an extension of its campus, expanding the university’s footprint in downtown Pomona. Roxy Klein and Greg Bedell of Progressive Real Estate Partners represented the seller in the deal.

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MARLTON, N.J. — Colliers has brokered the sale of a portfolio of six office buildings totaling approximately 160,000 square feet in the Southern New Jersey community of Marlton. The portfolio comprises two single-story buildings totaling 33,317 square feet at 1 and 3 Eves Drive, as well as Evesham Corporate Center, a 14.2-acre development that houses 133,822 square feet of office space across four buildings. The Eves Drive buildings were fully leased at the time of sale, while Evesham Corporate Center was roughly 65 percent leased at the time of sale. Jacklene Chesler, Patrick Norris and Brittany Leventoff of Colliers brokered the deal. The buyer and seller were not disclosed.

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NEW YORK CITY — Turner & Townsend has signed a 24,394-square-foot office lease in Midtown Manhattan. The professional services company has committed to the sixth floor of 100 Park Avenue, a 36-story, 905,000-square-foot building, on a 12-year term. Mary Ann Tighe, Stephen Eynon and Alessia Lawson of CBRE represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. Harry Blair, Barry Zeller, Justin Royce and Pierce Hance of Cushman & Wakefield represented the landlord, SL Green. The building is now fully leased.

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CHICAGO — Chicago-based general contractor Skender has completed The Fulton, an 11-story, 535,000-square-foot office development at 217 N. Sangamon St. in Chicago’s Fulton Market neighborhood. Developed by Fulton Street Cos. and Shanna Collective, the project marks the only Class A office building to break ground in Chicago since 2023, according to Skender. Designed by FitzGerald Associates Architects and Morris Adjmi Architects, The Fulton features floor-to-ceiling windows, several outdoor terraces, a rooftop lounge and bar, multiple conference and coworking spaces and a fitness center. A basement provides parking for up to 80 vehicles. Additionally, a glass atrium connects the new development with a redevelopment of the historic Schwinn Bicycle factory, which is being converted from apartments into office space. Alex Panici, vice president at Skender, says the project brings the perfect blend of historical significance and modern design. “A tremendous amount of thought was put into everything from the material selection to the energy efficiency, and this property is sure to meet the needs of the modern workforce long into the future.” The Fulton is both WELL- and LEED Silver-certified. Committed office tenants include The Coca-Cola Co., Harrison Street Asset Management, BlackEdge Capital and Permanent Capital. Gibsons Steakhouse and Equinox Fitness …

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DALLAS — A joint venture between Dallas-based Pillar Commercial and New York-based Ascent Real Estate Advisors has acquired Rambler Park, a 310,943-square-foot office building in North Dallas. The 14-story building is located within a medical district that is anchored by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital and is home to multiple healthcare tenants. Brian Carlton and De’On Collins of JLL arranged an undisclosed amount of acquisition financing for the deal through First Bank. The seller was not disclosed.

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NEW YORK CITY — StoneX has signed a 21,904-square-foot office lease expansion in Midtown Manhattan. The global financial services firm is taking additional space on the 32nd floor at 230 Park Avenue, bringing its total footprint to 94,742 square feet. Mark Weiss, Scott Shelbourne and Melissa Rubenstein of Cushman & Wakefield represented StoneX in the lease negotiations. Brian Waterman, Scott Klau, Erik Harris, Zach Weil and Cole Gendels of Newmark, along with internal agents Andrew Ackerman and Walter Rooney, represented the landlord, RXR.

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MERRILLVILLE, IND. — Quantum Real Estate Advisors Inc. has brokered the sale of a three-building retail and office portfolio in Merrillville for $6.9 million. Brett Berlin and Dan Waszak of Quantum represented the seller, Time Equities Inc. The buyer, a Midwest-based fund, plans to invest significant capital into the value-add properties.

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BETHESDA, MD. — BXP (NYSE: BXP), the company formerly known as Boston Properties, has sold a 50 percent ownership interest in the corporate headquarters building for global hotelier Marriott International Inc. in downtown Bethesda. The Boston-based real estate development and management firm delivered the 21-story office tower in 2021 and is now selling its stake to its joint venture partner, The Bernstein Cos., at a $430 million valuation. Tommy Cleaver, Bill Shanahan, Dan Grimes and Chloe Neal of CBRE represented BXP in the sale. BXP’s net proceeds in the sale came out to $83 million. In addition to LEED Gold and Fitwel certifications, the Marriott office tower has features a rooftop terrace; grand lobby with an LED wall and three-story atrium; 7,500-square-foot fitness center; collaboration space; two dining offerings; 11,000-square-foot childcare center; and an innovation center with a test kitchen. According to Marriott, the office tower can accommodate roughly 3,500 workers across 2,842 workspaces. The hotel giant fully debuted the tower in fall 2022. “This remarkable headquarters is the result of a shared vision and a strong partnership with BXP,” says Adam Bernstein, president and CEO of The Bernstein Cos. “Together, we delivered a world-class building for Marriott International’s global headquarters …

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