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RISE, University of Tampa to Break Ground on 833-Bed Residence Hall Project

by John Nelson April 14, 2026

TAMPA, FLA. — A public-private partnership between RISE and the University of Tampa is set to break ground on an 833-bed residence hall project located at the corner of South Boulevard and Cleveland Street in Tampa. RISE will finance and construct the building, which is scheduled for completion in fall 2028. The university will own and operate the residence hall, with RISE managing building maintenance and custodial services. The development team includes Niles Bolton Associates and Juneau Construction. The 11-story community is designed for first- and second-year students and will offer suite-style units with shared living spaces. Amenities will include study lounges, two common rooms, dining facilities, bicycle storage and surface-level parking. The project will also include improvements to the surrounding infrastructure, such as enhanced pedestrian and cyclist pathways along South Boulevard and an upgraded Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) bus shelter at Cleveland Street and Fielding Avenue.

April 14, 2026

Company News Leasing Activity North Carolina Office Southeast

SMBC Group to Bring 2,000 Office Jobs to Charlotte for New Banking Hub

by John Nelson April 14, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC Group), one of Japan’s largest financial institutions, has announced it is bringing approximately 2,000 new jobs to Charlotte. The Tokyo-based banking firm is investing $50.5 million over the next six years to establish its second North American headquarters, according to the office of North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein. The governor and North Carolina economic development officials met with SMBC leadership at a Tokyo conference in fall 2025 as part of the deal. Specific details of the new hub were not disclosed, but Charlotte Business Journal reports that SMBC Group will occupy more than 200,000 square feet of office space at 301 South College, a 42-story tower in the city’s Uptown district formerly known as One Wells Fargo Center. The outlet reports that SMBC will sublease space that Wells Fargo vacated in 2024.

April 14, 2026

Acquisitions California Loans Multifamily Western

JLL Arranges $55.7M in Acquisition Financing for Multifamily Property in Oxnard, California

by Amy Works April 14, 2026

OXNARD, CALIF. — JLL Capital Markets has secured $55.7 million in financing for the acquisition of Tempo at Riverpark in Oxnard. The borrower is Hines U.S. Property Partners, Hines’ flagship commingled U.S. core plus fund. Kevin Mackenzie, Annie Rice, Brandon Smith, Gyasi Edmondson and Alyssa Malley of JLL arranged the five-year loan through a bank for the borrower. Located at 450 Forest Park Blvd., Tempo at Riverpark features 235 apartments with in-unit laundry, stainless steel appliances and private patios or balconies. Community amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, luxury pool and spa, resort-style cabana seating, resident lounge with gas fireplace and private garages for select units. Built in 20216, the property was 95.7 percent occupied as of December 2025.

April 14, 2026

Acquisitions Multifamily Washington Western

American Capital Group, Clarion Partners Open 316-Unit Enso Apartments in Lynnwood, Washington

by Amy Works April 14, 2026

LYNNWOOD, WASH. — American Capital Group (ACG) and Clarion Partners have completed Enso Apartments in Lynnwood. Located at 19630 40th Ave. W., Enso Apartments features 316 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans with in-home air conditioning. The property features 3,950 square feet of retail space, a central courtyard, fitness center, yoga studio, game zone, coworking spaces and sky lounges with mountain views.

April 14, 2026

Acquisitions Multifamily Western Wyoming

Brinkman Real Estate, ATLAS Capital Buy 123-Unit Apartment Community in Cheyenne, Wyoming

by Amy Works April 14, 2026

CHEYENNE, WYO. —Brinkman Real Estate, in partnership with ATLAS Capital Partners, has acquired Pointe Plaza Apartments in Cheyenne for an undisclosed price. Constructed between 2017 and 2022, Pointe Plaza features 123 apartments at 6714 Faith Drive. The new owners plan to implement a hands-on asset management approach to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen leasing and residential retention and optimize ancillary income through market-based fee strategies.

April 14, 2026

Colorado Hospitality Loans Western

Avatar Financial Provides $5.1M Bridge Loan for Hampton Inn & Suites Denver-Littleton Hotel

by Amy Works April 14, 2026

LITTLETON, COLO. — Avatar Financial Group has provided a $5.1 million bridge loan secured by Hampton Inn & Suites Denver-Littleton. The two-year loan, structured at a 53 percent loan-to-value ratio, retired a maturing bank loan and gave the sponsor time to finalize a new Hilton Property Improvement Plan (PIP) for the asset. Built in 2006 and partially renovated in 2019, the four-story, 58,458-square-foot select-service hotel features 89 suites, 2,500 square feet of meeting space, an indoor pool and spa, a fitness center, an outdoor patio and other guest amenities. The property is situated on 2.8 acres at 7611 Shaffer Parkway. Once the PIP is finalized, the sponsor plans to secure financing for the required improvements and contribute fresh equity to the property, which would retire Avatar’s loan in full.

April 14, 2026

Development Midwest Missouri Retail

$7.5M VIBE City Flagship Dispensary to Open at Grand Central at The Junction in Missouri

by Kristin Harlow April 14, 2026

WENTZVILLE, MO. — Missouri-based cannabis brand VIBE Cannabis is developing a flagship dispensary, VIBE City, at the final retail outlot at Grand Central at The Junction in Wentzville, a western suburb of St. Louis. Mia Rose Holdings is the developer for the Grand Central at The Junction mixed-use development. The project includes 180 luxury apartment units with a mix of retail, fitness and dining tenants, including Sugarfire and F45 Training, along with a Holiday Inn Express hotel. Additional retail space, formerly occupied by Brett Hull’s Junction House, is currently available for lease. The Wentzville location for VIBE will total 6,500 square feet and represent an estimated $7.5 million investment. The space will feature a drive-thru pickup window. The project team includes Layne Co. Construction, SE/Coady Architects, Premier Design Group, Crockett Engineering Consultants and Engenuity. Triad Bank provided financing. Construction is underway, with a target opening slated for September.

April 14, 2026

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Multifamily

Interra Realty Brokers $7.3M Sale of Apartment, Retail Building in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow April 14, 2026

CHICAGO — Interra Realty has brokered the $7.3 million sale of 1755 N. Damen Ave., a 13-unit apartment and retail building adjacent to The 606 trail in Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood. The deal marks the highest sales price of any multifamily or mixed-use asset in the submarket in over two years, per CoStar data. Joe Smazal and Mark Dykstra of Interra represented the buyer, Stocking Urban LLC, led by Nicholas Stocking. Smazal and Dykstra also represented the confidential seller in the off-market deal. All residential units were fully occupied at the time of sale. The property features three two-bedroom units, five three-bedroom units and two four-bedroom layouts. In addition to the residential units, the building includes three commercial spaces, two of which were occupied at the time of sale to a bridal shop and a health and wellness center. Stocking Urban plans to make light cosmetic updates to the commercial spaces and lease the vacant storefront.

April 14, 2026

Development Midwest Mixed-Use Ohio Retail

Oberer Completes Final Retail Strip Center at Mixed-Use Project Near Dayton, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow April 14, 2026

CENTERVILLE, OHIO — Oberer Cos. has completed the final retail strip center within The Cornerstone of Centerville North, Shoppes at Cornerstone IV, officially marking the full build-out of the mixed-use development in the Dayton suburb of Centerville. The center, totaling 10,098 square feet, represents the final phase of a multi-year development transforming the Wilmington Pike and Feedwire Road corridor. The strip center is fully leased to tenants such as Chicken Salad Chick, Body Par Pilates and Mi Cozumel. Construction began on The Cornerstone of Centerville North in 2014. Oberer expects to break ground this summer on The Cornerstone of Centerville South, a 72-acre mixed-use development located on the south side of I-675.

April 14, 2026

Leasing Activity Michigan Midwest Office

F.H. Paschen Signs 8,500 SF Office Lease in Detroit

by Kristin Harlow April 14, 2026

DETROIT — F.H. Paschen, an infrastructure construction company, has signed an office lease totaling more than 8,500 square feet at the Talon Center at 100 RiverPlace in Detroit. The Class A property is situated along the Detroit riverfront. The lease provides triple the space of the firm’s current location. Andrew Bower of Friedman Real Estate represented the tenant, while Steve Eisenshtadt and Peter Jankowski of Friedman represented the undisclosed landlord.

April 14, 2026

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