HOBART, IND. — The Boulder Group has negotiated the $5.8 million sale of a 42,097-square-foot retail property net leased to O’Reilly Auto Parts in Hobart, a city in northwest Indiana. The building is located at 2881 E. 81st Ave. just west of I-65 and serves as an outparcel to The Home Depot and Target. Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of Boulder Group represented the seller, a Midwest-based developer. The buyer was a Midwest-based real estate investment trust.
CLARKSTON, MICH. — Bernard Financial Group (BFG) has arranged a $2.5 million loan for the refinancing of a 141-unit multifamily community in Clarkston, a northern suburb of Detroit. Joshua Bernard of BFG arranged the loan on behalf of the borrower, Independence Square LP. Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. provided the loan.
SOUTHFIELD, MICH. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $2.1 million sale of a 5,749-square-foot retail building net leased to Huntington Bank in Southfield. Built in 2008 and located at 24805 W. 12 Mile Road, the property features four drive-thru lanes and an ATM. Huntington Bank recently signed a new 10-year triple-net ground lease, which began in March 2024. Ashish Vakhariya, Seth Haron and Darin Gross of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a private developer. The asset sold to a local, all-cash buyer.
EDISON, N.J. — JLL has arranged a loan of an undisclosed amount for the refinancing of a portfolio of two industrial buildings totaling 113,211 square feet in the Central New Jersey community of Edison. The portfolio, which was fully leased at the time of the loan closing, comprises a 53,950-square-foot building that was constructed in 1982 and a 59,261-square-foot building that was completed in 1988. Michael Klein and Max Custer of JLL arranged the 11-year, fixed-rate loan on behalf of the borrower, Summit Associates Inc. The direct lender was not disclosed.
NEW YORK CITY — Locally based brokerage firm Ariel Property Advisors has negotiated the $15.6 million sale of a quartet of contiguous multifamily buildings in Brooklyn’s Prospect Heights neighborhood. The buildings are located at 315-329 Lincoln Place and comprise 48 units that were recently renovated. Victor Sozio, Sean Kelly, Remi Mandell and Jake Brody of Ariel represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. The buyer was also not disclosed.
LIVINGSTON, N.J. — McGivney Kluger Clark & Intoccia PC has signed a 13,558-square-foot office lease in the Northern New Jersey community of Livingston. The law firm is taking space at The Eisenhauer, a Class A campus located at 290 W. Mount Pleasant Ave. Jon Meisel, Erin Wenzler and Dan Casey of CBRE represented the landlord, Eastman Cos., in the lease negotiations. Fred Hyatt and Ignatius Armenia of JLL represented the tenant.
The multifamily market in the Washington, D.C., metro area has experienced meaningful shifts in 2024, marked by moderate demand, consistent construction and evolving investment patterns. As a major urban hub, D.C. continues to attract both local and out-of-state investors eager to tap into its growing potential. Out-of-state capital A key trend in the D.C. multifamily market is the strong influx of out-of-state capital. This year, 44 percent of buyers in our DMV (D.C., Maryland and Virginia) listings came from outside the region, drawn by the area’s stability and long-term growth potential. These out-of-market investors often pay a premium over local buyers, keeping deal volume and pricing competitive even amid rising interest rates. This steady inflow of external capital has reinforced the market’s resilience, underscoring the perceived value of D.C. multifamily assets. The demand from out-of-state investors has also provided stability to the market, helping to sustain price levels and liquidity despite macroeconomic headwinds. By bolstering interest in multifamily properties, this capital flow supports continued growth and positions D.C. as a desirable destination for long-term investment. As this trend persists, the D.C. metro area is likely to remain a focal point for diverse capital sources, ensuring strength and adaptability in its …
HENDERSON, N.C. — Variety Wholesalers Inc. has announced plans to acquire between 200 and 400 Big Lots stores in the midst of the latter retailer’s bankruptcy proceedings. North Carolina-based Variety Wholesalers will continue to operate the stores under the Big Lots brand. Additionally, the company plans to acquire up to two Big Lots distribution centers. According to Reuters, a bankruptcy judge approved the deal at a court hearing in Delaware. Variety Wholesalers will acquire the stores through the previously announced sales agreement between Big Lots and Boston-based Gordon Brothers Retail Partners. Gordon Brothers has entered into a sale transaction with Big Lots that will enable the transfer of assets — including stores, distribution centers and intellectual property — to other retailers and companies, including Variety Wholesalers. According to a press release issued by Big Lots, Variety Wholesalers may employ Big Lots associates at the stores and distribution centers in question, as well as certain corporate associates. A&G Real Estate Partners, a New York-based company that consults retailers looking to right-size their physical footprint, is serving as real estate advisor to Big Lots. “We are pleased to close this strategic transaction, which provides a framework to preserve thousands of jobs, maximize value and …
AUSTIN, TEXAS — A newly formed joint venture between two international real estate firms, Canyon Partners Real Estate and Gilbane Development Co., will develop Aer, a 375-unit multifamily project in Austin. Gilbane is the lead developer of Aer, and Canyon Partners is a preferred equity investor. The development will be located approximately three miles south of downtown Austin along South Lamar Boulevard. Residences will come in studio, one- and two-bedroom units, with the leasing campaign expected to commence in early 2027.
SAN ANTONIO — Austin-based investment firm Evergen Equity has acquired a 309,347-square-foot distribution center in San Antonio. The property at 2 Winnco Drive is located on a 22-acre site at the junction of interstates 410 and 35 on the city’s northeast side and was fully leased at the time of sale to two tenants. Elliott Dow, Jonathan Bryan, Randy Baird, Ryan Thornton, Nathan Wynne and Eliza Bachhuber of CBRE represented the seller, GSK Industrial, in the transaction. The sales price was not disclosed.
