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NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Soft-Tex International Inc., a global pillow and bedding supplier, has expanded its lease in North Charleston to fully occupy a 236,843-square-foot warehouse at 3191 Ashley Phosphate Road, about 15 miles north of the Port of Charleston. This is the fourth expansion in North Charleston for the Waterford, N.Y.-based company since 2013, when it occupied just 25,000 square feet of industrial space. Alan Bolduc, Courtney Marous, and Kathleen Isola of Avison Young represented the tenant in the lease agreement. Colliers International represented the undisclosed building owner.

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ATHENS, GA. — SunTrust Bank has provided $35 million in financing to support the development of Presbyterian Village Athens in Athens. The 70-acre continuing care retirement community (CCRC) will feature a total of 229 units. Development costs are estimated at $143 million. Presbyterian Homes of Georgia is developing the property, breaking ground in September 2018. The project is scheduled for completion in early 2021.

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MIAMI — PTM Partners and Estate Investment Group (EIG) have acquired a 1.3-acre parcel in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood for $9.7 million. The joint venture plans to develop a $100 million, 18-story, 360-unit apartment complex at the site called Soleste Grand Central. The 220,000-square-foot project is set to include a resort-style, elevated pool deck, fitness center and spa, kids’ playroom, coworking space and resident lounge. The development will be situated at 218 N.W. Eighth St., about two miles north of downtown Miami.

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ELKINS, W.VA. — Busy Beaver, a home improvement store, will open a location in Elkins, West Virginia on April 10. The 33,000-square-foot store will be its fourth in the state. It will be situated at 731 Beverly Pike and will feature a lumber yard and farm and ranch departments. The new site will house 20 full-time and 10 to 15 part-time employees. This is Busy Beaver’s 22nd location, with three stores in Ohio and 15 in western Pennsylvania.

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ATLANTA — Cortland has acquired Domain at Phipps, a 319-unit apartment community situated near Phipps Plaza in Atlanta’s Buckhead district. Cortland will rebrand the property as Cortland at Phipps. The complex was 94 percent occupied at the time of the sale and offers amenities such as a pet play area, courtyard, dog grooming station, fitness center, swimming pool, grilling area and an outdoor yoga space. Atlanta-based Cortland now operates more than 11,000 apartment units in Atlanta. Jason Nettles and Megan Thompson of HFF arranged the sale. The sales price was not disclosed.

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The Preston, Houston

HOUSTON — Hines will develop The Preston, a 46-story residential tower in downtown Houston that will feature 373 for-rent residences and 6,800 square feet of ground-floor retail and restaurant space. The property will be situated near multiple public transit lines and adjacent to Hines’ 1 million-square-foot office project at 800 Texas Ave. Amenities will include a pool, cabanas, yoga lawn, fitness center, co-working office space and multiple social lounges with coffee bars. The project team includes design architect Munoz + Albin, landscape architect TBG, interior architect Ragni Studio and general contractor Harvey Builders. Construction is slated to begin in March and wrap up during the third quarter of 2022. 

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HOUSTON — Wood Partners, a local multifamily development and management firm, has broken ground on Alta Washington Avenue, a 204-unit apartment community in Houston. The property will be located near several employment hubs, including the CBD and Greenway Plaza, and will offer one- and two-bedroom floorplans. Amenities will include a pool, fitness center, outdoor grilling areas, game room, business center, dog park and sky lounge. Alta Washington Avenue is expected to open in winter 2020.  

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KATY, TEXAS — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of West Little York Office Plaza, a 61,500-square-foot business park located in the western Houston suburb of Katy. Built in 2015 on 3.7 acres, the property was 87 percent leased at the time of sale. Nate Newman and Logan Kelly of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a local developer, in the transaction. Newman also procured the buyer, a limited liability company. Both parties requested anonymity. The sales price was also undisclosed. 

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AUSTIN, TEXAS — Punch Bowl Social, an entertainment concept that centers on artisanal food and beverages and parlor-style entertainment, will open a 23,038-square-foot venue in the Scarbrough Building, a historic office property in downtown Austin. Britt Morrison and Brett Maze of Weitzman represented the landlord in the lease negotiations. Perren Gasc with DBA Commercial Real Estate LLC and Dan Nesson of Denver-based True North represented Punch Bowl Social. The opening is scheduled for the third quarter of 2019.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS — KRS Realty Advisors has begun a 12,000-square-foot retail and office renovation project within Fort Worth’s historic stockyards district. The first building features 7,000 square feet of divisible space and can accommodate a drive-thru or patio seating for a restaurant user. The second building will offer 4,970 square feet in an open concept complete with mezzanine space and ample parking. Stream Realty Partners will handle leasing of the project.

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