PLAINVILLE, CONN. — Locally based brokerage firm O,R&L Commercial has negotiated the $2.7 million sale of a 36,000-square-foot industrial building in Plainville, located southwest of Hartford. The building at 7 Johnson Ave. was fully leased at the time of sale to two tenants: M&S Building Systems and World Fulfillment. Jay Morris of O,R&L represented the seller in the transaction, and David Murdock of Sentry Commercial represented the buyer. Both parties were limited liability companies that requested anonymity.
NEW YORK CITY — RillaVoice Inc. has signed a 57,350-square-foot office lease in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg district. The AI-powered communications firm has committed to the entire eighth floor at 25 Kent, a 500,000-square-foot building, for a 10-year term. Cooper Weisman and Ryan Gessin of Newmark represented RillaVoice in the lease negotiations. Jordan Gosin, Will Grover and Drew Wiley, also with Newmark, along with internal agents Craig Panzirer and Alex Radmin, represented the landlord, Global Holdings.
As Nashville closes out 2025, the industrial market has solidified its reputation as a resilient powerhouse in the Southeast. With record investment volumes exceeding $2.2 billion and vacancy rates remaining well below national averages, the Nashville MSA continues to attract distributors, manufacturers, and data center-related businesses. This robust performance reflects a recalibration from pandemic-era highs while maintaining durable demand, setting the stage for balanced growth in 2026. Trends shaping the market Several macroeconomic trends are influencing Nashville’s industrial landscape. Nearshoring/onshoring and supply chain diversification have heightened the city’s appeal as a logistical hub. It is important to note that Nashville is strategically located within a day’s drive of over half the U.S. population. Locally, job growth has outpaced the national average, with Oxford Economics reporting a 1.1 percent increase in 2025, bolstered by gains in manufacturing, logistics and retail. Notably, Moody’s Analytics highlights transportation equipment manufacturing as a key driver, as automakers increase domestic production to mitigate tariffs. Further enhancing Nashville’s logistical capabilities, the planned expansion of air freight capacity at Nashville International Airport in 2027 is poised to solidify the region’s role in cargo throughput, supported by a robust highway network and a growing labor force. Despite broader economic …
PHILADELPHIA — CBRE has arranged a $156 million loan for the refinancing of Bridge Point Philadelphia, an 889,300-square-foot industrial property. Canyon Partners Real Estate and J.P. Morgan provided the loan to the owner of the property, Chicago-based Bridge Industrial, which will use a portion of the proceeds to fund lease-up costs. Steve Roth led the CBRE team that originated the debt. Delivered in 2024, Bridge Point Philadelphia comprises two buildings, one of which features a rear-load configuration and the other of which features a cross-dock configuration. The development also offers “excess “trailer parking, and multi-tenant divisibility. Third-party logistics firm Veho signed a 148,611-square-foot lease at the property shortly after it was completed. In addition, Bridge Point Philadelphia offers proximity to an array of major thoroughfares and logistics hubs, including interstates 76, 95 and 476, as well as the Port of Philadelphia and Philadelphia International Airport. “We were pleased to work closely with Canyon, whose efforts were instrumental in efficiently completing this financing,” said Roth, who holds the title of vice chairman at CBRE. “Their collaborative approach ensured a smooth execution and a successful outcome for all parties involved.”
The March 2 France Media webinar “Flood Zones & FEMA Compliance — How Developers Avoid Delays, Cut Insurance Costs & Increase Property Value,” hosted by France Media and sponsored by National Flood Experts, examined how flood zones and evolving regulatory requirements are shaping development and financing outlooks. Flood risk is often treated as a late-stage compliance issue, but it can influence site design, permitting timelines, construction costs (and cost expectations) and long-term insurance expenses. Flood maps established by federal and local authorities define development constraints such as base flood elevations and floodways. Because these maps are updated slowly and regulations vary by municipality, developers frequently encounter unexpected complications during permitting, including the need for additional engineering studies, modeling requirements and extended approval timelines. The webinar panelists emphasized ways that developers can mitigate these risks by approaching flood zones strategically and incorporating flood analysis earlier in the development lifecycle. Early collaboration can identify opportunities to cut costs and avoid delays. Watch this brief webinar to learn about common problems caused by flood zones, changes in regulatory needs and practical pathways to help reduce or eliminate flood zone requirements (to increase the value of properties). Click here to download the slide presentation. …
VAN NUYS, CALIF. — CIRE Equity has purchased Roscoe Woodley North LA Industrial Campus, a fully leased industrial property in Van Nuys. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Located at 8201-8221 Woodley Ave. and 16200 Roscoe Blvd., the campus offers 307,883 square feet of industrial space spread across two buildings and a 7.4-acre M2-zoned yard on 19 acres. The property features 16 dock-high doors, six ground-level doors and a clear height of 28 feet in the main warehouse, as well as abundant parking, modern power infrastructure and flexible industrial configurations. Michael Longo, Eric Cox and Bennett Robinson of CBRE represented the confidential seller in the transaction.
SUPERIOR, COLO. — Pennrose has broken ground on Kite Route Crossing, a 50-unit affordable multifamily property for residents age 55 and older in downtown Superior. Slated to open in summer 2027, the asset will be the first income- and rent-restricted residential community in the town. Kite Route Crossing will offer 44 one-bedroom and six two-bedroom units available at 30 percent to 70 percent of the area median income. Apartments will include modern kitchens with hard-surface counters, Energy Star appliances, luxury vinyl flooring, bedrooms with walk-in closets, storage closets and Juliet balconies in select units. Community amenities will include covered parking and ground-floor amenity space, including onsite property management and maintenance, a community room, an open-concept lobby, activity room, indoor bike storage, pet washing station, package room and a fitness center. The $26.3 million development is financed by federal and state housing tax credits allocated by the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority and purchased by Hudson Housing Capital and JP Morgan Chase. JP Morgan Chase provided a senior construction loan and Berkadia provided a permanent loan. The Colorado State Division of Housing, Department of Local Affairs, Boulder County, the Town of Superior and the Community Foundation of Boulder County all provided financial …
WOODBURN, ORE. — Gantry has secured a $12 million construction-to-permanent loan for the development of an assisted living facility in Woodburn. Charlie Kokernak and Tim Brown of Gantry arranged the 10-year, fixed-rate loan for the borrower, an affiliate of Benicia Senior Living. An Oregon-based credit union provided the loan, which includes interest-only payments for the first three years followed by a 25-year amortization. Located at 1000 Country Club Road NE, the community will feature 46 units, totaling 51 beds. The property is adjacent to Heartwood Place Memory Care, which is also owned and managed by Benecia Senior Living.
CASHMERE, WASH. — Senior Living Investment Brokerage (SLIB) has arranged the sale of a seniors housing community located in Cashmere in central Washington. Situated on roughly 1.5 acres, the community comprises 42 units. A regional owner-operator seeking to expand its footprint in the state acquired the property for an undisclosed price. The seller was a local owner-operator exiting the industry. Jason Punzel, Vince Viverito, Jake Anderson and Taylor Graham of SLIB brokered the transaction.
DENTON, TEXAS — Texas Woman’s University (TWU) has opened the $107 million health sciences center at its campus in the North Texas city of Denton. The 136,000-square-foot facility serves students in the allied healthcare fields, such as nursing, physical therapy and occupational therapy. The new health sciences center was constructed on seven acres adjacent to Parliament Village, a TWU residential complex. The facility houses laboratory space, classrooms, collaborative workspaces, outdoor clinic sites and a teaching kitchen, as well as community healthcare clinics and training areas for students. Construction began in fall 2023 and topped out in August 2024.