ROCK HILL, S.C. — Atlanta Property Group (APG) has acquired 885 Paragon Way, a 300,080-square-foot distribution facility located in Rock Hill, roughly 15 miles south of Charlotte. Situated in the master-planned Riverwalk Business Park, the temperature-controlled property features 32-foot clear heights, 33 dock high doors, a 180-foot truck court and a 4,000-amp electrical system. The property is currently vacant. The sales price and seller were not disclosed.
ALBANY, GA. — Lockwood Cos. has broken ground on Dogwood Trail Apartments II, a 40-unit affordable seniors housing community located in the South Georgia city of Albany. Construction of Dogwood Trail Apartments II is estimated to take 14 months to complete, with a scheduled opening in winter 2027. Upon completion, the senior living community will provide housing for residents age 55 and older who earn 30, 50, 60 and 70 percent of the area median income (AMI). In partnership with the Albany Housing Authority, eight units will also be set aside for residents with project-based Housing Choice Vouchers. Dogwood Trail Apartments II will offer 20 one-bedroom and 20 two-bedroom apartments with elevators. The energy-efficient project will meet National Green Building Standards and will be furnished with dishwashers and washer/dryer connections. Additionally, all units will be pre-wired for cable and high-speed internet access.
TAMPA, FLA. — Locally based BendinRoad Development, in partnership with Landings Real Estate Group, has begun leasing at The Residences at 801 East Whiting Street, a new 104-unit rental community located near the $3 billion Water Street Tampa neighborhood. Nicholas & Associates served as general contractor for the development. The Residences at 801 East Whiting Street offers 51 long-term rentals for 42 studio apartments and nine one-bedroom apartments, along with 53 fully furnished apartments designated for short-term rentals that are situated on the second through fifth floors. Apartment units range in size from 388 to 542 square feet. Amenities at the complex include a fitness center; spa, pool and outdoor kitchen with a grilling area; lobby lounge with a kitchenette; bike and scooter storage; coworking space with two private offices and a common work area; and a secure package room.
NEW YORK CITY — Locally based financial intermediary HKS Real Estate Advisors has arranged a $31.7 million loan for the refinancing of a 53-unit apartment building in Brooklyn’s Greenpoint neighborhood. The newly constructed, six-story building at 36 India St. includes two commercial spaces and 27 parking spaces. Andrew Pilchick and Alex Dobosh of HKS arranged the debt through 360 Capital Funding on behalf of the borrower, Navistone Development.
NOBLESVILLE, IND. — A joint venture of PCCP, Trinitas Ventures and Peninsula Investments has begun development of Avanza at Hyde Park, a 237-unit build-to-rent (BTR) community in the Indianapolis suburb of Noblesville. Completion is slated for fall 2027. Avanza at Hyde Park is the first BTR development for Trinitas under its Avanza brand. The project will feature one-, two- and three-bedroom villas along with two- and three-bedroom townhomes. An amenity center will include private conference rooms, a resident lounge, open green space, a pool, outdoor lounge areas, a dog park and walking trail. The project is situated across from Noblesville’s Hamilton Town Center, a 950,000-square-foot, open-air retail center.
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINN. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the sale of Helix Apartments, a 167-unit property in the Minneapolis suburb of St. Louis Park. Built in 1985 and extensively renovated between 2020 and 2022, Helix Apartments features units averaging 990 square feet. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, community lounge with coffee bar, rooftop terrace, dog park and walking paths. Josh Talberg, Joseph Peris and Jack Graveline of JLL represented the seller and procured the buyer, Jason Quilling of QT Holdings.
MINNEAPOLIS — CBRE has brokered the sale of Second + Second, a 158-unit apartment complex in the North Loop of Minneapolis. The property is located at 120 N. Second St., just west of the Mississippi River. Built in 2020, the asset features a range of studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans averaging 863 square feet. Amenities include underground parking, a sky lounge, fitness center and pet wash station. CBRE’s Ted Abramson, Abe Appert and Keith Collins represented the seller, Solaris Group. Roundhouse was the buyer.
SCHILLER PARK, ILL. — Red Oak Capital Holdings has provided a $10 million loan for the acquisition and refurbishment of the Four Points by Sheraton Chicago O’Hare Airport hotel. Structured under Red Oak’s Core-Plus Bridge Loan program, the nonrecourse loan features an 18-month initial term, interest-only payments and a loan-to-stabilized value of 54.5 percent. The loan proceeds will be used to fund a portion of the $13 million purchase price and support initial capital improvements. Stratos Athanassiades of Red Oak originated the financing, which was underwritten by Thomas Gorski and administered by James Myatt. The borrower was a seasoned hospitality investor with a portfolio of 20 assets worth in excess of $70 million in gross asset value, including 10 hospitality properties across the Midwest. Located at 10249 W. Irving Park Road in Schiller Park, the 295-room, 195,000-square-foot hotel sits on 7.5 acres adjacent to Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Originally built in 1985 and renovated in 2015, the full-service property includes an indoor pool, meeting space, restaurant, gift shop and fitness center. The borrower’s business plan includes a new Marriott franchise agreement, modest room upgrades in the first year and a larger, Marriott-approved property improvement plan (PIP) renovation thereafter. The buyer …
BURLINGTON, IOWA — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) has secured $7.6 million in financing for Urbane 424, a 52-unit multifamily property in Burlington, a city in eastern Iowa. The five-story property at 424 N. 3rd St. is situated near the Great River Bridge with views of the Mississippi Riverfront. The asset features a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom units along with 3,000 square feet of first-floor retail space. Amenities include a rooftop terrace, bike storage and lounge. Robert Bhat of MMCC arranged the financing with a national bank on behalf of a private client. The nonrecourse loan features a five-year term with interest-only payments for the full term and a 70 percent loan-to-value ratio.
The Washington, D.C., commercial real estate market is intricate, shaped by broad economic trends and local dynamics. The recent federal government shutdown underscored ongoing challenges, intensifying uncertainty and slowing local transactions. Continued ambiguity around trade and tariff policies further complicates business planning, adding to the region’s cautious dealmaking environment. Anxiety affects the region’s key economic source: federal workers and contractors, who make up 40 percent of its economy. Since January 2025, federal job losses here have outpaced the national average, increasing the risk of a local slowdown. Despite the area’s wealth, ongoing job uncertainty should guide all investment and operational choices. The interplay between federal employment trends and local business activity means that investors and operators must remain vigilant, adapting strategies to respond to shifting workforce dynamics and consumer sentiment. Tale of two marketsThe D.C. retail market is split: downtown faces challenges due to office vacancies and low weekday traffic, while suburban and residential-heavy urban areas are thriving. Affluent spots in Northern Virginia and Suburban Maryland have the lowest vacancy rates thanks to stable local shoppers. These areas benefit from consistent foot traffic and resilient spending patterns, which help insulate them from broader economic volatility. From a capital markets perspective, …
