LOS ANGELES — IPA Capital Markets, a division of Marcus & Millichap, has arranged $116.5 million in financing for the development of a 1.4 million-square-foot industrial property in the Pacific Northwest. Gary Mozer and Lee Norman of IPA secured the financing on behalf of a national real estate development investment firm specializing in the acquisition, development and management of commercial real estate. “The credit nature of the tenant allowed us to secure 95 percent loan-to-cost financing at a five-year, fixed rate of 5.28 percent,” said Mozer. “The loan includes yield maintenance prepayment terms, with the final six months open with no prepayment penalty.”
FORT COLLINS, COLO. — Senior Living Investment Brokerage (SLIB) has arranged the sale of an eight-property seniors housing portfolio located in Colorado. A Fort Collins-based seller, which also served as the portfolio’s operator, sold the portfolio to a Tennessee-based REIT for an undisclosed price. Totaling 540 units, the communities are located in Fort Collins, Loveland and Windsor. An Oregon-based operator will manage the portfolio on behalf of the new ownership. Vince Viverito, Jason Punzel and Jeff Binder of SLIB represented the seller in the deal. SLIB previously brokered the sale of a five-community senior living portfolio on behalf of the seller. With this transaction, the seller has fully divested its 13-asset seniors housing portfolio.
ESCONDIDO, CALIF. — Brixton Capital has acquired Escondido Gateway Shopping Center, an 89,252-square-foot retail center located in Escondido, approximately 30 miles northeast of downtown San Diego, for $28 million. Phil Lyons and Vince Provenzano of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, Del Mar, Calif.-based Mountain Pacific Properties, in the off-market transaction. Brixton Capital represented itself. Built in 2003, Escondido Gateway Shopping Center spans four buildings and features a mix of tenants including Barnes & Noble, Michaels, Columbia Bank and Cocina del Charro, among others. The property was 96.8 percent occupied at the time of sale. Brixton will focus its immediate efforts on leasing the two vacant retail suites.
BELMONT, CALIF. — Marcus & Millichap has directed the sale of El Dorado Apartments, a multifamily community in Belmont. The assed traded for $20.2 million, or $518,910 per unit. Robert Johnston, Adam Levin and Arman Sadigh of Marcus & Millichap represented the undisclosed seller and procured the undisclosed buyer in the deal. Constructed in 1962, El Dorado Apartments features 39 units in a mix of one- and two-bedroom layouts. Unit interiors have been upgraded and select units have washers/dryers, dishwashers, stainless steel appliances, modern cabinetry and kitchen islands. Community amenities include a fitness center and private covered parking.
RICHMOND HEIGHTS, OHIO — Walker & Dunlop has arranged $55.2 million in construction financing for Phase I of Belle Oaks Marketplace, a mixed-use redevelopment project in Richmond Heights, a suburb of Cleveland. Ryan Parker led the Walker & Dunlop team that arranged the floating-rate loan. Genesis Capital provided the loan on behalf of the borrower, DealPoint Merrill. Plans call for 181 Class A multifamily units across two buildings as part of the first phase of a larger mixed-use, master-planned redevelopment. Upon completion, Belle Oaks Marketplace will transform the former Richmond Town Square Mall into a mixed-use community with 798 multifamily units, more than 120,000 square feet of retail space, a 159,000-square-foot grocery anchor and additional community amenities.
INDIANAPOLIS — General contractor Skender has completed common area upgrades and four office build-outs at Keystone Crossing, a five-building, 1.1 million-square-foot office park in Indianapolis. The four tenant build-outs, totaling 57,000 square feet, and common area enhancements were completed on behalf of landlords Interamar and Typerion Holdings, which acquired the campus in late 2024 and are implementing a significant repositioning. At the 8888 Building, Skender completed a 15,000-square-foot gut remodel of the existing 16th floor and turned the space into a modern workplace for WestPoint Financial Group, a MassMutual firm. At the 9000 Building, Skender completed a 7,000-square-foot build-out for the Indiana Apartment Association. The workspace includes a new training room, breakroom and several private offices. At this building, Skender also converted two former ground-floor suites into a new amenity center with a café, fitness center, golf simulators and upgraded restrooms. At the 9100 Building, Skender completed the 21,000-square-foot national headquarters for Delta Tau Delta. The project included full demolition of the existing space and a renovation, including private offices, a breakroom and dedicated display areas showcasing the fraternity’s history and memorabilia. Skender also completed a 14,000-square-foot office build-out for accounting firm CliftonLarsonAllen. The workspace includes a café, training room …
NEW ALBANY, IND. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale and financing of The Villas at Green Valley, an 84-unit multifamily property in New Albany near Louisville. The asset sold for $14.1 million. Tony Rogers and Aaron Kuroiwa of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a southern Indiana-based developer, and procured the buyer, a California-based investor. Chad O’Connor of Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. secured $9.2 million in financing through a national bank on behalf of the buyer. The loan features a 10-year term, 65 percent loan-to-value ratio, 5.85 percent interest rate and 30-year amortization period. Built in 2023, The Villas at Green Valley is situated on Green Valley Road and features a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans across 93,840 rentable square feet. The new ownership plans to enhance the amenity package by utilizing additional green space.
KALAMAZOO, MICH. — GREA has brokered the sale of Big Bend Apartments, a 128-unit low-income housing tax credit community in Kalamazoo. Constructed in 2004, the property features a mix of two- and three-bedroom units. GREA facilitated the disposition of the asset on behalf of the original developer.
NEW YORK CITY AND DENVER — Global Net Lease Inc. (NYSE: GNL), a New York City-based net lease REIT, has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Modiv Industrial Inc. (NYSE: MDV), an industrial REIT based in Denver. The acquisition, which has been approved by the boards of directors for both companies, is valued at $535 million. Modiv Industrial owns and operates single-tenant industrial properties that are occupied by manufacturers on long-term net leases. According to the company, it is the only publicly traded REIT that exclusively focuses on ownership of manufacturing facilities. Recently announced transactions include Modiv acquiring a Fujifilm-occupied facility in Santa Clara, Calif., and agreeing to sell a facility in Melbourne, Fla., that is leased to Northrop Grumman. The merger deal will grow Global Net Lease’s holdings of mission-critical industrial properties. Though the number of properties involved was not released, multiple media outlets report that Modiv owned 39 industrial facilities at the time of sale. For Modiv, the transaction is expected to increase annual dividend payments by 25 percent for the combined company. No senior level executive changes are expected to occur as a result of the merger. Under terms of the all-stock transaction, holders of …
With flexible work schedules now the norm, today’s modern office buildings must justify the commute. According to the Flex Index Q1 2026 report, a quarterly workplace trends report, 67 percent of U.S. companies now use a hybrid model. Gensler’s Global Workplace Survey 2026 also underscores a shift in employee priorities, with nearly half of employees (46 percent) noting that wellness amenities matter more than high-tech features in the office. To explore how these trends play out locally in leading commercial real estate markets, REBusinessOnline talked to Bill Baumgardner, who leads VanTrust’s Texas office as executive vice president, and Guy Grivas, vice president of Hillwood’s retail division. Those priorities are on display at Frisco Station, where VanTrust, Hillwood and The Rudman Partnership are developing a 242-acre mixed-use destination in Frisco’s North Platinum Corridor, about 30 minutes north of Dallas. Centered around The Star, the Dallas Cowboys’ world headquarters, the development brings together Class A office space, a mix of residential options and modern hotels — all within walking distance of dining, shopping and entertainment options — creating a seamless, experience-driven workday. REBusinessOnline: What are the top priorities for today’s employers when selecting an office building? Bill Baumgardner : To succeed, today’s …