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Scout Motors Selects Charlotte for New U.S. Corporate Headquarters, Plans $206M Investment

by Taylor Williams November 14, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Scout Motors has selected Charlotte as its new U.S. corporate headquarters. The car manufacturer and subsidiary of German automaker Volkswagen plans to invest about $206 million within the local economy and to bring about 1,200 new jobs to the trade area. Scout Motors plans to fill these jobs over the next five years and will pay average annual wages of $172,000, which the company says is nearly double the average annual wage in Mecklenburg County. Scout Motors will locate its headquarters within Commonwealth, a mixed-use development in Charlotte’s Plaza Midwood neighborhood that is co-developed by Crosland Southeast and Nuveen Real Estate. The announcement builds on previous U.S. real estate activity by Scout Motors. The company is currently under construction on a 1,100-acre car manufacturing facility roughly 75 miles south of Charlotte in Blythewood, S.C., a project that is expected to be operational by 2027. The company also operates an “innovation center” in Novi, Mich. According to The Center Square, a watchdog publication that covers activities of state and local governments, Scout Motors received roughly $72 million in economic incentives for the deal. These included about $51.3 million from the State of North Carolina, $12.8 million from Mecklenburg …

November 14, 2025

Development Mixed-Use Texas

Transwestern Breaks Ground on Mixed-Use Project in Houston’s River Oaks Neighborhood

by Taylor Williams November 13, 2025

HOUSTON — Transwestern has broken ground on a mixed-use project in Houston’s River Oaks neighborhood that represents the next phase of The Ro, a 17-acre development located at the intersection of West Alabama Street and Buffalo Speedway. The ensuring phase of The Ro will feature The Birdsall, Auberge Collection, which will consist of 44 residences and 105 boutique hotel rooms; The Clayton, a 317-unit apartment community; 80,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space; and office space. The previous phase of The Ro featured a 145,000-square-foot office building that is nearing completion and scheduled for tenant occupancy in June 2026. The Birdsall and The Clayton, as well as the retail component of the next phase, are expected to be delivered in late 2027.

November 13, 2025

Build-to-Rent Development Single-Family Rental Texas

NexMetro Begins Leasing 260-Unit Build-to-Rent Project in Liberty Hill, Texas

by Taylor Williams November 13, 2025

LIBERTY HILL, TEXAS — NexMetro, a Phoenix-based build-to-rent (BTR) developer, has begun leasing Avilla Rio Oaks, a 260-unit community located about 35 miles northwest of Austin in Liberty Hill. The gated community sits on 25 acres and features one-level homes in one-, two- and three-bedroom formats with garages or covered parking. Amenities include a pool, grilling stations, lounge areas, a dog park and walking paths. Rents start at roughly $1,400 per month for a one-bedroom home.

November 13, 2025

Acquisitions Retail Texas

Baker Katz Buys 108,016 SF Lakewood Forest Shopping Center in Houston

by Taylor Williams November 13, 2025

HOUSTON — Locally based brokerage and investment firm Baker Katz has purchased Lakewood Forest Shopping Center, a 108,016-square-foot shopping center located in northwest Houston. According to LoopNet Inc., the center was originally built in 1984. Current tenants include Planet Fitness, Dollar Tree, First Watch, Taco Cabana and KFC. Jason Baker, Kenneth Katz, Ben Brown and Jack Moody led the transaction internally for Baker Katz. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.

November 13, 2025

Acquisitions Industrial Texas

Brennan Acquires Industrial Outdoor Storage Facility in South Houston

by Taylor Williams November 13, 2025

HOUSTON — Chicago-based Brennan Investment Group has purchased an industrial outdoor storage (IOS) facility in South Houston. The 7.5-acre facility at 55 Southbelt Industrial Drive features a 32,025-square-foot building with 17 grade-level doors in a cross-dock configuration, as well as a single 30-ton exterior crane and 4 acres of outdoor storage space. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.

November 13, 2025

Leasing Activity Retail Texas

Chipotle Mexican Grill Opens 2,325 SF Restaurant in Little Elm, Texas

by Taylor Williams November 13, 2025

LITTLE ELM, TEXAS — Chipotle Mexican Grill has opened a 2,325-square-foot restaurant in Little Elm, located north of the metroplex in Denton County. The restaurant is located within Little Elm Marketplace, a 180,000-square-foot, Kroger-anchored development by Dallas-based Rosebriar Holdings. Preston Pierce Construction spearheaded the build-out of the space in conjunction with Rosebriar.

November 13, 2025

California Development Multifamily Seniors Housing Western

CCI to Develop 236-Unit Senior Living Community in Southern California

by Amy Works November 13, 2025

WOODLAND HILLS, CALIF. — CCI has announced plans for the development of a 236-unit luxury senior living community in Woodland Hills, roughly 25 miles northwest of Los Angeles. Upon completion, Livelle Mulholland will feature 200 independent living units, seven villas, 16 assisted living apartments and 13 memory care units. LCS will manage the community. Amenities at the property will include a wellness center with therapy pools, nature trails and outdoor game courts, underground and attached garage parking, a restaurant, wine bar and rooftop lounge, indoor and outdoor theaters and classrooms. Construction is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2026, with a grand opening planned for the second half of 2028. The project team includes architect Perkins Eastman and engineer KPFF. Envicom is handling environmental and land planning, and Carlberg Associates and Brenner Consulting Group are responsible for horticulture and permit administration, respectively.

November 13, 2025

Colorado Healthcare Loans Western

Värde Provides $48M Refinancing for Synergy Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado

by Amy Works November 13, 2025

ENGLEWOOD, COLO. — Värde Partners, a global investment firm specializing in credit and credit-related assets, has closed a $48 million loan to refinance Synergy Medical Center in Englewood. Newmark’s Ramsey Daya, Chris Moritz and Grant Gooding arranged the three-year, floating-rate loan for the sponsor. Constructed in 2021 on the Swedish Medical Center campus, the 104,000-square-foot medical office building is 80 percent leased to a variety of medical tenants. HCA HealthOne, as the largest tenant, operates an ambulatory surgery center as well as specialized clinics for neurosurgery, orthopedics and physical therapy.

November 13, 2025

Acquisitions Arizona Multifamily Western

Northmarq Brokers $32M Sale of Ventura Villas Multifamily Property in Tucson

by Amy Works November 13, 2025

TUCSON, ARIZ. — Pacific Transwest — Nevada has acquired Ventura Villas in Tucson for $32 million. The seller was a limited liability company doing business as RDM Tucson. Northmarq arranged the sale and represented the seller. Built in 1989, Ventura Villas features one- and two-bedroom units averaging 606 square feet. The community features a resort-style pool, basketball court, playground and laundry facilities. Northmarq’s Phoenix-based multifamily investment sales team was led by Trevor Koskovich, Jesse Hudson, Ryan Boyle and Logan Baca. Ventura Villas is located at 6200 S. Campbell Ave.

November 13, 2025

Acquisitions Arizona Industrial Western

Simone Charitable Foundation Buys 60,500 SF Frito-Lay Regional Distribution Center in Gilbert, Arizona

by Amy Works November 13, 2025

GILBERT, ARIZ. — Simone Charitable Foundation has acquired a logistics facility located at 3797 S. Silverado Court in Gilbert from ATLAS for $26.8 million. Brian Ackerman of Colliers represented the buyer, while Will Strong of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller in the deal. The 60,500-square-foot property serves as a regional distribution center for Frito-Lay, a division of PepsiCo. Delivered in 2024, ATLAS developed the property as a build-to-suit for PepsiCo Global Real Estate, and the facility is leased on a long-term basis. The asset features a 161-foot building depth, 130-foot truck court and more than 2 acres of secured concrete yard.

November 13, 2025

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