OAKLAND TOWNSHIP, MICH. — Evexia Wellness Spa has signed a 3,603-square-foot retail lease to open its second location in Oakland Township, about 32 miles north of Detroit. Evexia will occupy space at the Kroger-anchored Country Creek Commons shopping center, which is located at the northwest corner of Adams and Silverbell roads. Owen Kelly and Michael Murphy of Gerdom Realty & Investment represented the tenant, while Eric Banks of Dominion Real Estate Advisors represented the undisclosed landlord.
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WILMINGTON, DEL. — Drug development and clinical research company QPS will undertake an office and life sciences expansion project within Delaware Technology Park in Wilmington, an initiative that is valued at roughly $16.6 million and is expected to add about 135 new jobs to the local economy. QPS is already the largest tenant within Delaware Technology Park and currently occupies all of the building at 3 Innovation Way and 90 percent of the building at 1 Innovation Way. The company plans to lease an additional 55,515 square feet of space, including more than 15,000 square feet of lab space, in a new building at 6 Innovation Way. QPS currently employs 336 full-time employees in Delaware.
HAMPTON, N.H. — Regional brokerage firm The Stubblebine Co. has arranged the $31.5 million sale of Appleton Oaks, a 113-unit apartment complex in Hampton, located near the Maine-New Hampshire border. The two-building complex was constructed in phases between 2004 and 2005. Specific information on floor plans and amenities was not disclosed. David Berman, James Stubblebine, David Stubblebine and Zack Hardy of The Stubblebine Co. represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction and procured the buyer, Seabrook Real Estate Partners.
FAIRFAX, VA. — Berkadia has secured $129 million for the refinancing of Amberleigh Apartments, a 752-unit multifamily community located in the Washington, D.C., suburb of Fairfax. Patrick McGlohn, Brian Gould, Miles Drinkwalter and Natalie Hershey of Berkadia arranged the financing on behalf of the locally based borrower, Redbrick LMD, which comprised a $113.8 million Freddie Mac loan and a $15.6 million preferred equity investment from an undisclosed source. Situated near the Dunn Loring-Merrifield Metro Station and adjacent to Inova Fairfax Hospital, Amberleigh Apartments features one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans ranging in size from 861 square feet to 1,523 square feet, according to Apartments.com. Amenities at the property include a fitness center, sundeck, courtyard, swimming pool, clubhouse, conference room, playground and outdoor grilling stations and picnic areas.
GUTTENBERG, N.J. — A joint venture between Black Bear Asset Management, Bettina Equities Management and Echevarria Industries is underway on construction of a 50-unit multifamily project in Guttenberg, located across the Hudson River from Manhattan. The site is located at 416 69th St., and the building will rise seven stories and offer amenities such as a rooftop terrace, solarium lounge, fitness center, indoor garage parking with electric vehicle charging stations and a community center with grills and entertainment space. Completion is slated for 2028.
COHASSET, MASS. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged a loan of an undisclosed amount for the refinancing of a 35,000-square-foot outpatient medical office building in Cohasset, a southeastern suburb of Boston. The three-story building is known as Cohasset Family Health Center. Tyler Morss of Cushman & Wakefield arranged the loan through an undisclosed bank on behalf of the owner, regional owner-operator Thomas Park Investments.
Starlife Group Launches Vertical Construction for 14-Story Mixed-Use Development in Hollywood, Florida
by John Nelson
HOLLYWOOD, FLA. — Starlife Group has launched vertical construction on 21 Hollywood, a 14-story mixed-use development located in Hollywood. Designed by Miami-based architect Kobi Karp, the project will feature 200 apartments and 10,000 square feet of ground floor retail space. Starlife Builders, a subsidiary of Starlife Group, serves as 21 Hollywood’s general contractor. The project broke ground in December 2024 and completion is slated for late 2026/early 2027. Amenities at the property will include a business center with 16-foot ceilings, coworking spaces, private conference room and a fitness center with a dedicated yoga and Pilates room. Additional offerings consist of a children’s play area, dog park and dog spa, dual cinemas and an 85-foot infinity pool that serves as the centerpiece of the outdoor space.
Bradford Allen Acquires 18-Story Office Tower in Downtown West Palm Beach, Plans $10M Renovation
by John Nelson
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.
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.