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Meta, BlackRock to Develop $14B Data Center Campus in El Paso

by John Nelson July 28, 2026

EL PASO, TEXAS — Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META), the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, and BlackRock Inc. (NYSE: BLK) have formed a joint venture to develop and operate a data center campus in El Paso. The companies project that total development costs for the 1-gigawatt (GW) campus will be approximately $14 billion. Meta will provide construction management, administrative and property management services for the campus and will be its initial sole occupant upon completion. The new data center campus “will play an essential role in bringing Meta’s AI technologies to life,” according to the companies. “Building the infrastructure for superintelligence is key to making sure the benefits of this technology are distributed to everyone,” says Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Meta. “Our partnership with Larry [Fink] and the team at BlackRock allows us to move faster and at greater scale — pairing our deep expertise in designing and operating world-class data centers with one of the world’s leading infrastructure investors.” Construction is currently underway in El Paso with approximately 2,300 workers onsite, according to Meta. The Menlo Park, Calif.-based company estimates that the project will employ 4,000 construction workers at its peak and 300 staffers once fully …

July 28, 2026

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Resilient Demand in Key Regions Supports Multifamily Through Midyear Challenges

by Sarah Daniels July 28, 2026

By Ann Atkinson, Regions Real Estate Capital Markets Midway through 2026, the multifamily industry appears to be holding steady. By many accounts, fundamentals are weathering uncertainties across the economy, job markets and geopolitical arenas. While some key metrics have softened, the overall health of the apartments sector demonstrates how essential this class of real estate is. Simply stated, everyone needs a safe place to call home. Sustained demand for rental units remains central to the sector’s health, and conditions in the for-sale market continue to shape that demand directly. For many households, homeownership has become increasingly out of reach. Affordability has eroded sharply over the past decade, driven by land use restrictions, constrained housing supply and a widening gap between mortgage costs and income, according to an October Goldman Sachs’ U.S. outlook for housing supply and affordability. Elevated interest rates in recent years have only added to the strain. Together, these factors are keeping many Americans in rentals far longer than they might have planned. Even with strong demand, the apartments market isn’t without challenges. The industry is still working through the surge in new unit supply that hit the market over the past few years. As a result, rents …

July 28, 2026

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Foss Secures Tax Credits for 25-Story Office Tower Conversion in Des Moines

by Kristin Harlow July 27, 2026

DES MOINES, IOWA — Foss & Co., a tax credit syndicator, has secured financing for the Financial Center, a 25-story office tower in downtown Des Moines. Developed by Lawmark Capital, the project will convert the building into 209 market-rate apartment units and 152,000 square feet of commercial space, generating approximately $14.6 million in 2026 federal Historic Tax Credits. Constructed between 1973 and 1974, the Financial Center was the tallest building in Iowa upon its completion. The conversion plan will transform a portion of floors one through three and all of floors four through 18 into residential units. Resident amenities will include a golf simulator, fitness center, rooftop deck with a pool and direct access to Des Moines’ 4.2-mile downtown skywalk system.

July 27, 2026

Development Illinois Industrial Midwest

Principle Construction Completes 55,468 SF Facility for Orozco Trucking in Elgin, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow July 27, 2026

ELGIN, ILL. — Principle Construction Corp. has completed a truck maintenance and warehouse facility for Orozco Trucking at 2580 Mason Road in Elgin. The build-to-suit project provides the climate-controlled and dry freight specialist with a permanent home following its relocation from a leased site in Elk Grove Village. The 55,468-square-foot headquarters features a mix of office, maintenance and warehouse space. Situated on previously undeveloped land with immediate access to I-90, the site also offers room for future expansion. The new facility includes a two-story office space totaling 23,000 square feet, 16,800 square feet of maintenance space and 15,000 square feet of warehouse space. The warehouse and maintenance portion feature a clear height of 26 feet, four dock doors and four drive-in doors. Harris Architects was the project architect.

July 27, 2026

Acquisitions Healthcare Midwest Ohio

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $9.9M Sale of Cincinnati Medical Office Building

by Kristin Harlow July 27, 2026

CINCINNATI — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $9.9 million sale of a 26,107-square-foot medical office building in Cincinnati. Constructed in 2008, the property at 8099 Cornell Road is fully leased to Ortho Alliance MSO LLC/Beacon Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Ltd. under a double-net lease with approximately five years remaining. Recent capital improvements include a new roof, HVAC and elevator upgrades, an MRI suite and a physical therapy facility. Frank Roti, Thomas Heitzman and Brett Rodgers of Marcus & Millichap, in association with Michael Glass, the firm’s Ohio broker of record, represented the seller, a private group of investors. The team also procured the buyer, a national REIT.

July 27, 2026

Kansas Leasing Activity Midwest Retail

Eight Retail Tenants to Open at Phase II of Bluhawk in Overland Park, Kansas

by Kristin Harlow July 27, 2026

OVERLAND PARK, KAN. — Phase II of Bluhawk is slated to include a lineup of eight retail tenants, including L.L.Bean, Spavia Day Spa, JETSET Pilates, Chicken Salad Chick, Brookside Barkery & Bath, Amorino, Everbowl and Bruú Café, with additional tenants to come. Bluhawk is a 277-acre mixed-use development in the Kansas City suburb of Overland Park that is home to AdventHealth Sports Park. Price Brothers is the developer and manager of the project. L.L.Bean’s arrival marks the brand’s return to Kansas City. The store is slated to open in summer 2027. Italian gelato brand Amorino will make its Kansas City market debut and is also expected to open in summer 2027. Spavia Day Spa and JETSET Pilates are anticipated to open this fall. Phase II construction began in November 2025. J.Crew Factory, Buckle and Barnes & Noble are now open. Phase II connects the new offerings with the sports park. At Phase I, Swig and Saladworks recently opened, and Glow Sauna Studios is scheduled to open this month. A Holiday Inn Express by IHG hotel, developed and managed by Price Hospitality, opened in May, marking the first of three planned hotels at the development.

July 27, 2026

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Development Multifamily North Carolina Southeast

Woodfield Development Breaks Ground on $100M Apartment Community in Cary, North Carolina

by Abby Cox July 27, 2026

CARY, N.C. — Woodfield Development has broken ground on a 330-unit apartment community located across from the Tryon Village shopping center at 2818 Macedonia Road in Cary, a suburb of Raleigh. Eagle Realty Group is serving as equity partner and capital provider for the $100 million project. The unnamed, five-story residential complex will feature studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments in a five-story building that will wrap around a parking deck. The complex will feature more than 13,500 square feet of interior amenity space that will include a leasing office with a conference room and outdoor patio; coworking center with private business stations and conference rooms; coffee and gaming lounge with a coffee bar, grab-and-go market and golf simulator; resident clubhouse with a full kitchen, game area, maker’s room and library; two-story fitness center with a dedicated group fitness studio; dog spa; and a sky lounge with indoor/outdoor entertaining space overlooking the city. Outdoor amenities, which will span more than 40,000 square feet across three landscaped courtyards, will include a resort-style swimming pool with cabanas; grilling stations; gathering areas; fire pits; artificial turf recreation spaces; an outdoor fitness area, sauna and cold plunge; as well as a dog park with …

July 27, 2026

Acquisitions Multifamily Southeast Virginia

Berkadia Arranges $85M Sale of Multifamily Community in Manassas, Virginia

by Abby Cox July 27, 2026

MANASSAS, VA. — Berkadia has arranged the sale of Masons Keepe, a 270-unit multifamily community located in Manassas, roughly 31 miles southwest of Washington, D.C. The sales price was not disclosed, but CoStar Group tracked the sales price as $85 million. Brian Crivella, Bill Gribbin, Yalda Ghamarian, Jack Canepa and Drew White of Berkadia’s Richmond office represented the seller, University Village Apartments LLC, in the transaction. Brad Williamson and Christopher Ellis, also with Berkadia, originated a five-year Freddie Mac acquisition loan on behalf of the buyer, Bridge Investment Group. The fixed-rate loan features a three-year interest-only period, 35-year amortization schedule and a 70 percent loan-to-value ratio. Built in 2004, Masons Keepe comprises 17 garden-style residential buildings with one- and two-bedroom apartments ranging in size from 759 to 1,322 square feet, according to Apartments.com. Amenities include a swimming pool, fitness center, playground, clubhouse, business center, tennis court, volleyball court, conference rooms and a grilling area.

July 27, 2026

Acquisitions Development Florida Industrial Southeast

FRP Acquires 24 Acres in Broward County, Plans 300,000 SF Logistics Development

by Abby Cox July 27, 2026

SOUTHWEST RANCHES, FLA. — FRP Development Corp. has acquired 24 acres in Southwest Ranches, a town in South Florida’s Broward County. FRP plans to develop Logistics Center at Southwest Ranches, a planned 300,000-square-foot industrial facility, at the site. The project is expected to include 36-foot clear heights, dock-high loading, expansive truck courts, trailer parking and flexible configurations, and will be designed to serve logistics, manufacturing and regional distribution users. Completion of the development is anticipated for 2028. Further details of the timeline were not disclosed. Tenants at Logistics Center at Southwest Ranches will have nearby access to Port Everglades, Port Miami, Miami International Airport, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and the Florida East Coast Railway’s intermodal network.

July 27, 2026

Acquisitions Multifamily Texas

Berkadia Brokers Sale of 180-Unit Apartment Complex in Northwest Houston

by Taylor Williams July 27, 2026

HOUSTON — Berkadia has brokered the sale of Harper’s Mill, a 180-unit apartment complex in northwest Houston. Built in 1984, the property offers one- and two-bedroom units and amenities such as a pool, business center, picnic areas and a playground. Kyle Whitney, Chris Curry, Jeffrey Skipworth, Chris Young, Joey Rippel, Jed Dalton and Tucker Fama of Berkadia represented the seller, Colorado-based investment firm InterUrban Cos., in the transaction. Brad Williamson, Mitch Sinberg, Scott Wadler, Matthew Robbins and Kyle Ryan, also with Berkadia, arranged an undisclosed amount of acquisition financing for the deal on behalf of the buyer, Miami-based 12ten Capital.

July 27, 2026

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