FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Brio Direct Marketing Inc. has signed a 21,075-square-foot industrial lease expansion in Fort Worth. The provider of mail marketing services also renewed its existing lease within Riverbend Business Park, a 32-building, 1.4 million-square-foot development. Grayson Fleitz and Matt Carthey of Holt Lunsford Commercial represented the landlord, Riverbend Properties, in the lease negotiations. The tenant was self-represented.
STAMFORD, CONN. — Newmark has arranged a $51.8 million acquisition loan for Metro Center, a 282,589-square-foot office building in the southern coastal Connecticut city of Stamford. Metro Center was originally built in 1987 and has undergone more than $12 million in recent capital improvements. Tenants include law firm Robinson + Cole and Roth Capital. Christopher Kramer, Chris Lozinak and Jordan Roeschlaub of Newmark arranged the loan through Knighthead Funding on behalf of the new owner, local investment firm HB Nitkin Group. Newmark also represented the undisclosed seller in the disposition of the building and has been retained as the leasing agent.
NORWALK, CONN. — CBRE has brokered the sale of a four-building, 945,000-square-foot office park in the southern coastal Connecticut city of Norwalk. The buildings are part of a larger, six-building development known as Merritt 7, which houses the headquarters of companies such as Xerox, Terex, Emcor, Hearst Connecticut Media Group, Common Fund, Datto/Kaseya, MBI and LBB Specialties. Jeff Dunne, Steven Bardsley and Travis Langer of CBRE represented the seller, an entity doing business as Merritt 7 Venture LLC, in the transaction. The duo also procured the buyer, New York-based Argent Ventures.
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — Marcus & Millichap has negotiated the sale of Jackson Terrace Apartments, a 420-unit affordable housing complex located in the Long Island community of Hempstead. The six-story building was originally constructed in 1972. Michael Tuccillo of Marcus & Millichap represented the buyer, an affiliate of Hudson Valley Property Group, in the transaction. The seller was self-represented. The new ownership plans to invest about $23 million to upgrade unit interiors, building exteriors and mechanical/utility systems as a means of preserving long-term affordability.
VICTORVILLE, CALIF. — NewMark Merrill Cos., in partnership with World Premier Investments and R.Y. Properties, has received entitlements to develop Desert Sky Plaza II, a 30-acre shopping center at the southeast corner of Roy Rogers Drive and Amargosa Road in Victorville. NewMark Merrill is slated to break ground on the project in the second quarter of 2026 with the opening planned for fall 2027. Designed by Architects Orange and Kimley-Horn, Desert Sky Plaza II will be the second phase of the existing Desert Sky Plaza, which is anchored by The Home Depot. The new phase, anchored by Target and Burlington, will offer 297,363 square feet of retail space. Desert Sky Plaza is roughly 70 percent pre-committed but still has availability for tenants ranging from 1,500 square feet to 25,000 square feet. Greg Giacopuzzi and Darren Bovard of NewMark Merrill are overseeing leasing at the center.
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — A partnership between two New Jersey-based firms, The STRO Cos. and Kushner Real Estate (KRE) will develop a 65,000-square-foot industrial project in Parsippany, about 30 miles west of New York City. The building at 3 Century Drive will offer 36-foot clear heights, 10 dock doors, one drive-in door and divisibility to 32,000 square feet. Vertical construction is underway, and completion is slated for the fall. Resource Realty is the leasing agent.
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — PEG Cos., as developer, co-owner and manager, has opened AC Hotel Scottsdale Old Town, a six-story AC Hotels by Marriott asset at 7117 E. 3rd Ave. in Scottsdale. The hotel features 168 guest rooms, the brand’s signature AC Lounge and AC Kitchen, a 24/7 fitness center, rooftop pool and purpose-designed meeting and event rooms. The property also features a three-level underground parking garage and pet-friendly accommodations for guests traveling with small dogs up to 50 pounds. Additionally, Cielito, a rooftop bar and restaurant developed in collaboration with The Wayfaring Group, features 70 seats.
SEDONA, ARIZ. — JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group has arranged $37 million in nonrecourse refinancing for Ambiente, an adults-only luxury hotel in Sedona. Adrienne Andrews and Jessica Mehra of JLL secured the refinancing through a debt fund. The transaction provides a significant cash-out component, recapitalizing the asset for continued operations and future growth. Located at 900 W. State Route 89A, Ambiente features 40 glass guest atriums on a 3-acre site. The accommodations feature floor-to-ceiling windows, private rooftop decks with fireplaces and curated interior finishes. Onsite amenities include Forty1 restaurant, Velvet Spa and 600 square feet of event space. The landscape hotel is one of Arizona’s only two Michelin Key hotels.
MIAMI — Walker & Dunlop has arranged $80 million in construction financing for 10290 East Bay Harbor Drive, a luxury multifamily development on Bay Harbor Islands in Miami. Adam Schwartz, Jonathan Schwartz, Aaron Appel, Keith Kurland, Sean Reimer, Michael Diaz and Michael Ianno of Walker & Dunlop arranged the floating-rate, interest-only loan through New York-based Madison Realty Capital on behalf of the borrower, Clara Homes. 10290 East Bay Harbor Drive is the third apartment complex located within a three-phased master-planned development on Bay Harbor Islands. The six-story apartment building will total 250,000 square feet with 77 units, according to South Florida Business Journal, bringing Clara Homes to 150 luxury apartments on the Bay Harbor Islands. Amenities at the complex will include a rooftop swimming pool with panoramic views, fitness center and an outdoor yoga studio. 10290 East Bay Harbor Drive is also situated near Bal Harbour Shops, which is currently undergoing a $550 million redevelopment.
Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 33,055 SF Mixed-Use Property in San Diego’s La Jolla Neighborhood
SAN DIEGO — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Prospect Square at La Jolla Village, a mixed-use property located in San Diego’s La Jolla submarket. 1025 Prospect LLC sold the asset to 1025 Associates LLC & Wedge 3.0 LLC for $10.3 million. Nick Totah of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, while Ross Sanchez of Marcus & Millichap represented the buyers in the deal. Located at 1025 Prospect St., Prospect Square at La Jolla Village features 33,055 square feet of ground-floor and second-floor retail and restaurant space, third-floor office space and a three-story subterranean parking garage. Current tenants include Cody’s Restaurant, Beeside Balcony, The Agency, Arjang Fine Art, Blueprint Equity and Patient Partner. Originally built in 1984, the property was renovated in 2022 and 2024.