TAMPA, FLA. — KeyBank Real Estate Capital (KBREC) has provided a $22 million loan for the acquisition of U Lake Apartments, a 300-unit student housing community located near the University of South Florida in Tampa. Alan Isenstadt and Jack Hoffman of KBREC originated the loan on behalf of the borrower, Sharp Key Capital Fund VII, which plans to redevelop the property into a market-rate multifamily complex. Planned upgrades include the installation of property-wide HVAC systems, roofing improvements, enhanced landscaping and amenity renovations. Situated on nearly 22 acres at 14200 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. in Tampa’s University submarket, U Lake comprises 18 buildings with one- and two-bedroom floorplans, according to Apartments.com. Amenities at the property include three swimming pools, a fitness center, tennis and volleyball courts, a dog park, outdoor gathering spaces and clubhouse facilities.
RALEIGH, N.C. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the sale of Milo, a 252-unit apartment community located at 821 Hanbury Way in Raleigh. John Mikels, John Gavigan, Chase Monroe, William Martin and McCullough Campbell of JLL represented the seller, Charleston-based Greystar, in the transaction. The buyer was an entity doing business as Milo Apartments LLC. The sales price was not disclosed. Completed in 2024, Milo comprises eight three-story residential buildings housing a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans. Amenities at the garden-style complex include a swimming pool and sundeck, poolside cabanas, yoga lawn, coworking hub, fitness center, cardio and cycle studio, outdoor grill/kitchen, dog park, community garden, resident lounge and a clubhouse.
PENDERGRASS, GA. — Parts Town Unlimited has signed a 538,450-square-foot, full-building lease at Jackson 85 North Business Park in Pendergrass, about 57 miles northeast of Atlanta via I-85. The owner is a joint venture between affiliates Trammell Crow Co. (TCC) and CBRE Investment Management, which is acting as a landlord on behalf of a fund it manages. Parts Town Unlimited is a global parent company and distributor of original equipment manufacturer replacement parts for the food service, residential appliance and HVAC industries. The firm will move into Building One by the end of the year. The facility will be the company’s largest fulfillment center to date, according to TCC. Phase I of Jackson 85 North features two speculative warehouse buildings totaling more than 1.5 million square feet across 215 acres. Both cross-dock warehouses include 40-foot clear heights, 185-foot concrete truck courts, abundant trailer and car parking spaces, more than 290 dock door positions, four drive-in ramps and a 3,900-square-foot air-conditioned office area. The buildings also feature a roofing system that can accommodate future solar panels, ample electrical service and an ESFR fire protection system.
BILLERICA, MASS. — Frontrunner Bus Group has signed an 88,000-square-foot industrial lease in Billerica, a northern suburb of Boston. The provider of bussing services plans to relocate its headquarters to the 136,421-square-foot building at 23 Esquire Road, which includes 20,000 square feet of office space. Newmark represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. Dan Driscoll, Greg Klemmer, Tim Brodigan, Anne Coe and Will Torrence of Colliers represented the landlord, a partnership between two local real estate companies, Marcus Partners and Rhino Capital Advisors.
MACCLENNY, FLA. — Marcus & Millichap’s Taylor McMinn Retail Group has negotiated the sale of a newly built gas station and convenience store in Macclenny, about 30 miles west of Jacksonville via I-10. Wawa occupies the retail property on a 20-year ground lease, with 7 percent increases every five years beginning in year 11 of the initial lease term. Don McMinn and Andrew Koriwchak of the Taylor McMinn Retail Group brokered the sale between a preferred Wawa developer and the buyer. Both parties requested anonymity. The sales price was also not disclosed. “This Wawa’s superior Florida location and lower price point helped it stand out among competing Wawa inventory and ultimately trade to an all-cash, 1031 exchange buyer who was considering multiple Wawa assets,” says McMinn.
By Rafael Weiss, CEO of Sytes Everybody knows that Texas is among the country’s leaders in demand for quick-service restaurant (QSR) and coffeeshop space. That’s not the story. The story is where inside Texas that demand is actually concentrated, and it isn’t where most landlords are looking. According to Sytes’ analysis of active tenant requirements as of August 2026, Texas accounts for roughly 12 percent of every active QSR and coffee site requirement in the country right now — more than any other state, with Florida second and California third. That part is old news to most people in this business. What’s not old news: a full quarter of that Texas demand isn’t in Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Houston, Austin or San Antonio. It’s within the ring roads, the border corridor and towns that didn’t have a QSR conversation five years ago. Where Demand Actually Lies Here’s the breakdown of active Texas QSR and coffeeshop requirements by market, based on what tenants are posting right now, not closed transactions from 18 months ago. These figures are again based on Sytes’ analysis of active tenant requirements as of August 2026. That last line is the one worth sitting with. A quarter of all …
TUSCALOOSA, ALA. — Chicago-based JLL Income Property Trust has acquired Midtown Village, a 345,000-square-foot shopping center located near the University of Alabama campus in Tuscaloosa, for $94 million. The seller requested anonymity. Built in 2007, Midtown Village consists of eight single-story buildings across a 30-acre site. The open-air center features a mix of retailers such as Barnes & Noble, Ulta Beauty, Old Navy, Best Buy, lululemon, American Eagle & Aerie, Fab’rik, Kay Jewelers, South Boutique, Loft, Tuscaloosa Nail & Spa and GameStop. Restaurants include Panera Bread, Blaze Pizza, Metro Diner and Tropical Smoothie Café. The tenant roster has a weighted average lease-term (WALT) of more than 16 years. “The enduring demand of this strong tenant roster supports stable operating performance, and the center is well-positioned in a thriving submarket with proven traffic,” says Allan Swaringen, president and CEO of JLL Income Property Trust. Midtown Village is situated on the southwest corner of McFarland Boulevard East and 15th Street and is one of the most visited retail shopping centers in the state, with over 5.7 million annual visits, according to JLL Income Property Trust. It is also located within one mile from DCH Regional Medical Center, Tuscaloosa’s largest regional hospital. With the …
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS — Florida-based intermediary Concord Summit Capital has arranged $28 million in financing for The Albritton, a 163,176-square-foot mixed-use project that is under construction in the southeastern Houston suburb of Friendswood. The Albritton is planned to feature 111 apartments, 11,000 square feet of retail space, 9,000 square feet of office space and a 72,000-square-foot parking garage. Daniel Eidson and Ben Applebaum of Concord Summit Capital originated the nonrecourse loan through an undisclosed lender on behalf of the borrower, Tannos Development Group. Completion is slated for 2028.
OSWEGO, ILL. — JVM Realty Corp. has purchased Springs at Oswego, a 280-unit apartment community located 48 miles west of Chicago, and rebranded the community as Trillium at Oswego. Continental Properties sold the property, and Cushman & Wakefield brokered the deal. The purchase price was not disclosed. Located at 801 Fifth St., the gated community was completed in 2019 and features townhome-style units across two-story residential buildings. Residences come in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include a heated pool, 24-hour fitness center, a clubhouse with lounge and entertainment areas, outdoor grilling stations, fire pit, car wash, two dog parks and gated access.
MORRISVILLE, N.C. — Merritt Properties has broken ground on the first phase of RDU Business Park, a 150-acre light industrial development located at 2040-2060 Seagirt Ave. in Morrisville, about three miles from Raleigh-Durham International Airport. The project will be situated in the jurisdiction of the city of Cary, N.C. Phase I, which is set for completion in late 2027, will span 31 acres and comprise three single-story buildings totaling 201,250 square feet. All three buildings will include 18- or 24-foot clear heights, rear-loading docks, drive-in capabilities, 30- and 40-foot column spacing and surface parking. Two buildings will share a 150-foot truck court, while the third will feature a dedicated 110-foot truck court. At full build-out, RDU Business Park will comprise 13 single-story buildings spanning 790,527 square feet. Merritt Properties is handling the leasing assignment at the park internally.