AVONDALE, ARIZ. — Arizona-based Bela Flor and TruVista Development have completed the sale of Avalon Townhomes, a build-to-rent community in Avondale. An undisclosed buyer acquired the asset for $30.1 million, or $430,000 per unit. Completed in 2025, Avalon Townhomes features 70 two- and three-bedroom townhomes averaging 1,677 square feet in size. The townhomes offer quartz counters, kitchen islands, luxury plank flooring, stainless steel appliances, walk-in closets, dual vanities, doggy doors, full smart-home connectivity, as well as direct-access one- and two-car garages with EV charging, dedicated driveways, private enclosed backyards. Community amenities include a resort-style pool and spa, pet park, an outdoor fitness circuit, a barbecue ramada and abundant guest parking. Mark Forrester, Andrew Curtis and Ryan Boyle of Berkadia’s Phoenix office represented the seller in the deal.
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OLYMPIA, WASH. — Northmarq has arranged the sale of Merritt Manor, a mid-rise apartment community in Olympia. Fourth Street’s Merritt Manor LLC sold the asset to Merritt Manor LLC for $19.5 million. Joe Kinkopf, Steve Fischer and Tyler Smith of Northmarq’s Seattle Investment Sales team represented the seller in the transaction. Located at 3335 Martin Way E, Merritt Manor features 82 two- and three-bedroom apartments with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, moving kitchen islands, full-size washer/dryers, carpets bedrooms and walk-in closets. Community amenities include a community garden, grilling area, playground, basketball court, community lounge, EV charging station, ample off-street parking, elevator access and video patrol. The property was built in 2020.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIF. — PSRS has arranged $9.4 million for the refinancing of a neighborhood retail center in Rancho Cucamonga. Constructed in 2004, the 25,008-square-foot property is fully occupied by 14 tenants. Jonny Soleimani, George Gianoukakis and Garrett Carter of PSRS secured the non-recourse loan, which features a five-year term and a 27-year amortization schedule, through one of its correspondent life insurance companies.
LITTLETON, COLO. — Pinnacle Real Estate Advisors has arranged the $3.5 million sale of two retail properties in Littleton. Totaling 8,558 square feet, the properties are the Kauer Building at 2500 W. Main St. and an Art Deco-style building at 5711 S. Nevada St. The buildings were fully leased at the time of sale. R.C. Myles and Craig Myles of Pinnacle’s MB Team, along with Eric Shaw of Pinnacle Real Estate Advisors, represented the undisclosed sellers in the deal. The name of the buyer was not released.
RICHMOND, VA. — Newmark has facilitated the $44.5 million sale of a three-building office portfolio located in Richmond. Will Bradley and Mark Williford of Newmark represented the seller, Minneapolis-based Onward Investors, in the transaction. Onward Investors originally purchased the complex about 18 months prior for $31 million, as reported by Richmond BizSense. The buyer was not disclosed. Situated at 5600-5640 Cox Road, the portfolio totals 300,364 square feet. The office buildings were fully leased at the time of sale to tenants including data center operator Black Knight, the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Department of Social Services and local water treatment firm ChemTreat.
Berkadia Arranges $42.5M Refinancing of Multifamily Community in Panama City Beach, Florida
by Abby Cox
PANAMA CITY BEACH, FLA. — Berkadia has arranged $42.5 million in debt and equity to refinance Exchange at the Beach, a 232-unit multifamily apartment community located in the Upper Grand Lagoon neighborhood of Panama City Beach. Mitch Sinberg, Scott Wadler, Brad Williamson and Matt Robbins of Berkadia secured a $29 million, five-year, fixed-rate Freddie Mac loan on behalf of the borrower, JSB Capital. Berkadia also arranged $13.5 million in preferred equity. Built in 2022, Exchange at the Beach offers one- and two-bedroom apartments ranging in size from 672 to 1,255 square feet, according to Apartments.com. Amenities include a clubhouse with a coffee bar, business center, gaming area, 24-hour fitness center, swimming pool with a veranda and TV area, outdoor BBQ and grilling stations, an outdoor fireplace and a dog park.
HOUSTON — Transwestern Development Co. (TDC) has completed East Belt Logistics Park, an 858,600-square-foot industrial project that is located along Beltway 8 in northeast Houston. East Belt Logistics Center consists of two buildings that span 591,560 and 267,040 square feet, both of which feature cross-dock configurations and 3,000 square feet of office space. The larger building offers 40-foot clear heights, and the smaller building offers 36-foot clear heights. Transwestern is also the leasing agent for East Belt Logistics Park.
IKEA to Open 46,000 SF Store in Huntsville, Marking Retailer’s First Location in Alabama
by Abby Cox
HUNTSVILLE, ALA. — IKEA U.S. has announced plans to open a 46,000-square-foot store in Huntsville, making it the Swedish retailer’s first location in Alabama. Set to open on Feb. 25, the new, small format store will be located at 6125 University Place Drive within the University Place Shopping Center. The landlord was not disclosed. IKEA says the store will showcase more than 5,000 products and a variety of fully furnished room settings and will include a central planning area for personalized design consultations, an “As Is” department with sustainable furnishing options for purchase and its Swedish in-store restaurant.
OCALA, FLA. — Atlanta-based private real estate investment firm Stonemont and private equity firm Iron Point Partners have signed an undisclosed tenant to a full-building lease at Topline Logistics Center, a 457,217-square-foot industrial facility located directly off I-75 in Ocala. Jared Bonshire, David Perez, Taylor Zambito and Ryan Hubbard of Cushman & Wakefield represented Stonemont in the lease negotiations. Situated on approximately 35 acres in Central Florida, the cross-dock facility features 36-foot clear heights, 110 trailer parking spaces, 247 car parking spaces, four drive-in doors and a 185-foot truck court.
HOUSTON — JLL has negotiated the sale of a 137,000-square-foot office building located at 1400 Ravello Drive in West Houston. Built on 6.8 acres in 2009 and renovated in 2015, the two-story building was sold fully vacant after the sole tenant, which had occupied the building since completion, vacated the space in December 2025. Rick Goings and Kevin McConn of JLL represented the seller, a lending institution, in the transaction. The buyer was a joint venture between a local investor and a medical user that plans to occupy a large portion of the premises. All parties requested anonymity.