HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILL. — Inspired by Somerset Development has launched leasing for the West Side of Bell Works Chicagoland in Hoffman Estates. The project’s first phase has reached 98 percent occupancy. The former AT&T campus now features a mix of office, retail, dining, residences and hospitality. The redeveloped West Side will include more than 500,000 square feet of new space, including 430,000 square feet of traditional office space with approximately 35,000 square feet dedicated to 16 fully furnished “Ready-to-Wear” suites. These suites are available for flexible short- and long-term leases ranging from 1,000 to 4,000 square feet. A conference center with five conference rooms will accommodate up to 370 people. There will also be 70,000 square feet of retail space. Completion of the West Side is slated for the third quarter of 2026. The East Side now has only 10,000 square feet of space remaining, including an 1,800-square-foot “Ready-to-Wear” suite and two office spaces. Following recent leases from Arjo, Convergint and WT Group, a combined 785 additional employees are at the campus on a daily basis.
WOBURN, MASS. — Denver-based investment firm Sagard Real Estate has purchased a 66,970-square-foot warehouse located at 8 Roessler Road in Woburn, a northern suburb of Boston, for $17.8 million. The front-load building, which features a clear height of 24 feet, two dock-high doors and 55 car parking spaces, has housed the headquarters of Atlantic Plywood Corp. since 1987. Michael Restivo, David Coffman and Tommy Hovey of JLL represented the seller, a joint venture between Oliver Street Capital and Bain Capital Real Estate, in the transaction.
UNION CITY, N.J. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $7.8 million sale of a 22,000-square-foot retail strip center in the Northern New Jersey community of Union City. The center was fully leased at the time of sale to a pharmacy, laundromat and a physical therapy user. Alan Cafiero, Brent Hyldahl and Devin Perez of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller in the transaction. The team also procured the buyer in conjunction with Marcus & Millichap’s Dean Matuszewicz. Both parties requested anonymity.
EAST HANOVER, N.J. — Resource Realty of Northern New Jersey (RRNNJ) has secured a 15,005-square-foot industrial lease in East Hanover, about 25 miles west of New York City. The tenant, Tri-State Cleaning and Restoration, will occupy space at 906 Murray Road, which is located within the 1.2 million-square-foot Ridgedale Industrial Park. Tom Consiglio and Scott Peck of RRNNJ represented the undisclosed landlord in the lease negotiations. Brian Wilson, also with RRNNJ, represented the tenant.
TUCSON, ARIZ. — Campus Invesco has acquired Wildcat Canyon Village, a student housing community located at 1050 E. 8th St. in Tucson, from Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (Freddie Mac) for $8 million. Originally built in 1968, Wildcat Canyon Village features 76 units, totaling 128 beds. The property includes a value-add component offering the potential to expand to 164 beds through strategic unit conversions. Onsite amenities include a swimming pool, basketball court, picnic area with barbecue grills and a coffee bar. Additionally, the community features controlled access, package lockers, a laundry facility and free resident parking. Steven Nicoluzakis and David Fogler of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller in the deal.
NASHVILLE, TENN. — Tidal Real Estate Partners has received $400 million in construction financing for The Nashville Edition Hotel & Residences, a 28-story mixed-use tower that is under construction in the state capital’s Gulch district. The project will comprise 261 hotel rooms and 84 condos. Tidal is developing The Nashville Edition Hotel & Residences in collaboration with Left Lane Development and Marriott International. The project team also includes architecture firms ESa and INC Architecture & Design, as well as Corcoran Reverie of Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group. The construction financing, which includes both debt and equity, was provided by affiliates of KSL Capital Partners, Madison Realty Capital, Newbond Holdings and affiliates of the developer. “The Nashville Edition is the type of design-forward, experiential project that elevates an entire neighborhood, and this financing reflects our conviction in both the long-term strength of The Gulch and Tidal’s ability to deliver a truly landmark development,” says Josh Zegen, managing principal and cofounder of Madison Realty Capital. The hotel component will occupy the lower floors of the tower and will feature various amenities, including a double-height restaurant and bar, lobby lounge, a 50-foot heated saltwater pool with cabanas and a wraparound deck with bar and restaurant service. …
HOUSTON — Fairstead, an affordable housing owner-operator based in New York City, has announced the $242 million acquisition and rehabilitation of Haverstock Hills, a 700-unit affordable housing property in Houston’s East Aldine neighborhood. Haverstock Hills comprises 44 two- and three-story buildings on a 22-acre site. Residences include a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units, all of which are reserved for households earning 60 percent or less of the area median income. Fairstead plans to upgrade unit interiors, building exteriors and common areas, as well as enhance the amenities via an updated clubhouse, outdoor playground, laundry facilities and a business center. Fairstead will also invest in new safety and security measures across the property. Rainbow Housing Corp. will continue to provide onsite social services for residences of Haverstock Hills.
LEWISVILLE, TEXAS — A partnership between local developer Trammell Crow Co. and PGIM Real Estate has broken ground on Lake Vista Technology Park, a 316,333-square-foot industrial project that will be located in the northern Dallas suburb of Lewisville. The 20-acre site is located at the southwest corner of I-35 and State Highway 121, and the development will consist of three buildings that will range in size from 66,820 to 126,693 square feet. All three buildings will feature rear-load configurations and 32-foot clear heights. Alliance Architects is designing the project, and Peinado Construction is the general contractor. Halff is the civil engineer, and CBRE is the leasing agent. Comerica Bank is funding construction, which is expected to be complete in late 2026.
DALLAS — Locally based firm Anthem Development has begun construction on Premier at Dallas Midtown, a 296-unit multifamily project that will be located on the site of the former Valley View Mall on the city’s north side. The development will feature studio, one- and two -bedroom floor plans that will range in size from 500 to 1,400 square feet. Amenities will include a pool, fitness center, sky lounge, game room, dog run and a business center with private workstations and a conference room, as well as 13,500 square feet of retail space. Cross Architects designed the project. NexBank is financing construction, which is expected to be complete in 2027.
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS — College Station-based Layne’s Chicken Fingers has signed a franchise agreement to open 44 new units across Texas. Developer Eli Cohen will operate the restaurants. As part of the agreement, Cohen’s team plans to open multiple new Layne’s locations in Lubbock, with two sites already confirmed. In addition to the deal with Cohen, Layne’s has also executed a 12-unit deal with a Wendy’s operator in the Rio Grande Valley; an eight-unit deal with a former water bottling entrepreneur in West Central Texas; and a four-unit agreement with a hospitality professional in South Fort Worth. Layne’s has also recently opened new restaurants in Mission Bend, Tyler and Nacogdoches, with five additional locations expected to open across Texas before the end of the year.