WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. — Bradford Allen Investment Advisors has acquired One Clearlake, an 18-story office tower located at 250 S. Australian Ave. in downtown West Palm Beach. The Chicago-based buyer plans to invest $10 million to fully renovate the 221,661-square-foot property to include a new roof, updated elevator system and fitness center, reimagined tenant lounge and a newly constructed conference center. Additionally, Bradford Allen plans to build four move-in-ready spec suites on one floor that will be ready for delivery by the fourth quarter. Situated near South Florida’s Tri-Rail and Brightline rail services, One Clearlake was originally built in 1986 and is LEED Gold- and Energy Star-certified. Christian Lee, Amy Julian, Andrew Chilgren, Tom Rappa, Matthew Lee and Sean Kelly of CBRE’s National Office Partners of Florida represented the seller in the transaction. Bradford Allen will provide asset and property management services at the property, while Jon Blunk and Laurel Oswald of TCRE will handle leasing negotiations. The transaction marks Bradford Allen’s second office acquisition in South Florida following its purchase of 350 and 450 E. Las Olas Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale in February.
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WELLESLEY, MASS. — Regional owner-operator Grander Capital Partners has completed the redevelopment of a 26,351-square-foot office building in Wellesley, a western suburb of Boston. Grander repositioned the vacant building at 70 Hastings St. to support healthcare uses, introduced new building systems, renovated the lobby and communal areas and upgraded the property’s landscaping. Grander also tapped regional brokerage firm Hunneman to lease the property, which is now 94 percent occupied.
Cushman & Wakefield Arranges $19.9M Sale of Carmel Village Shopping Center in Charlotte
by John Nelson
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the sale of Carmel Village, a 53,615-square-foot retail center located in Charlotte. Situated at 7510 Pineville-Matthews Road, the center was 91 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including Bonefish Grill, Mathnasium, Eye Care Partners, Chick-O-Rice, NY Old School Bagels and QC Tea Bar. Margaret Jones, Lane Breedlove and Miguel Alcivar of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, Raptor Realty Investments, in the transaction. The buyer was not disclosed.
RICHMOND, KY. — Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors has brokered the sale of a 49-unit assisted living community located in Richmond, roughly 35 miles southeast of Lexington, Ky. A Midwest-based private equity group acquired the property, which was built in 2009, for an undisclosed price. Kyle Hallion, Connor Doherty and Ryan Kelly of Blueprint represented the seller, a New York-based owner-operator, in the transaction. Both parties requested anonymity.
Nashville’s office market is navigating a transformative period as the city evolves into a national powerhouse for commerce, culture and corporate investment. Fueled by continued population growth, economic diversification and a wave of new developments, Nashville remains an attractive and resilient market despite headwinds in the broader commercial real estate landscape. Economic trends Nashville’s economic landscape continues to shift in ways that support long-term office market vitality. Population growth: One of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, Nashville continues to benefit from a steady influx of new residents. The expanding talent pool is a major driver of office demand as companies look to establish or expand their footprint in a market rich in skilled labor and cultural vibrancy. Diversifying economy: While music and healthcare have long been economic cornerstones, the city is now seeing strong momentum in sectors like technology, finance, professional services and logistics. These industries bring high-paying jobs and are increasingly seeking high-quality office space that reflects their evolving workplace needs. Return-to-office strategies: Like many U.S. markets, Nashville has witnessed the rise of hybrid work models. However, rather than diminishing the importance of the office, this shift is redefining its role. Employers are focused on right-sizing their …
NEW YORK CITY — Private equity giant Blackstone Inc. (NYSE: BX) has provided a $925 million debt facility for Colovore, a data center owner-operator that is back by New York City-based alternative investment firm King Street Capital Management. California-based Colovore will utilize the capital to fund development of new data centers around the country that will be purpose-built to support artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives and infrastructure. According to Colovore, the company’s liquid-cooled facilities are designed from the ground-up to support the intense demands of modern AI chips, offering high per-cabinet cooling densities and smaller physical footprints. The company also said that new data centers stemming from the Blackstone credit facility will be located in “metro edge” markets. A subsequent statement from Sean Holzknecht, Colovore’s president and co-founder, stated that the first wave of new data center developments stemming from the Blackstone credit facility would include projects in the Reno, Chicago and Austin areas. “As AI infrastructure shifts rapidly toward highly distributed, inference-driven workloads, we remain focused on building the national backbone for this next phase — scalable, liquid-cooled data center platforms purpose-built for edge and core inference,” said Holzknecht. “With more than a decade of experience in liquid cooling, Colovore …
SALT LAKE CITY — Walmart Inc. has acquired a 1 million-square-foot distribution building on nearly 60 acres in Salt Lake City. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Walmart Fulfillment Services was previously leasing the entire property located at 990 N. 6550 West on a long-term basis prior to the sale. Commonly known as the Salt Lake City Logistics Center, the property comprises a cross-dock industrial building with immediate freeway access, a clear height of 40 feet and immediate access to the Salt Lake City International Airport. The property was completed in 2022. Ed Lampitt, Will Strong, Jeff Chiate and Matt Leupold of Cushman & Wakefield’s National Industrial Advisory Group represented Walmart in the deal.
Joint Venture Buys 1,435-Unit Self-Storage Portfolio in San Francisco Bay Market for $44.2M
by Amy Works
VALLEJO AND SONOMA, CALIF. — Harvest Properties, in joint venture with New York Life Real Estate Investors (NYLREI), has acquired two self-storage facilities in Vallejo and Sonoma in separate transactions totaling $44.2 million. In total, the properties offer 1,435 self-storage units. The joint venture has engaged Extra Space to manage both properties. The partnership purchased Best Self Storage, an 80,000-square-foot drive-up facility with 516 units at 155 Fremont Drive and Mafei Road in Sonoma, and Vallejo Self Storage, a 76,000-square-foot property with 919 climate-controlled units at 384 Fairgrounds Drive in Vallejo. The JLL Storage Capital Markets team represented the seller in the Vallejo Self Storage transaction.
Crescent Communities Breaks Ground on 125-Unit Build-to-Rent Community in Metro Phoenix
by Amy Works
AVONDALE, ARIZ. — Crescent Communities has broken ground on HARMON Ascend, a build-to-rent multifamily community in Avondale. Situated on West Indian School Road, HARMON Ascend will feature 125 three- and four-bedroom, two-story townhomes featuring individual two-car garages. The property is slated to welcome its first residents in spring 2026. HARMOND Ascend will offer charcoal grills, green spaces, lawn games and more to foster community engagement. The project team includes Heitman LLC as account manager, Atwell and Kimley-Horn as civil engineers, BSB Design as architects and Mosaic as general contractor.
VALENCIA, CALIF. — CBRE has negotiated the sale of an industrial property located at 28218-28230 Constellation Road in Valencia. Watercress Holdings acquired the asset from 28230 Constellation LLC for $13.6 million. At the time of sale, approximately 23,000 square feet of the 60,474-square-foot building was vacant, while the remaining space is occupied by long-term tenants SCP Pool and Scooter’s Jungle. Watercress Holdings plans to make significant investments in the property, including upgrades to the exterior, roof, common areas and a complete remodel of the vacant unit. Sam Glendon of CBRE represented the seller in the deal.