MONTEREY, CALIF. — Levin Johnston of Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of a two-tenant medical and retail building in Monterey. A private investor purchased the asset from an undisclosed seller as part of a 1031 exchange transaction. Located at 2200 Garden Road, the two-tenant property offers 19,102 square feet of medical and retail space. The asset is fully occupied by BluePearl on a 13-year net lease, and the federal government, which has occupied the building since 2015. Built in 1984 and renovated in 2015 and 2022, the property features two grade-level doors and one dock platform, as well as ample onsite parking. Robert Johnston and Adam Levin of Levin Johnston of Marcus & Millichap, along with Mitchell Zurich of Marcus & Millichap, represented the buyer in the transaction.
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CHANDLER, ARIZ. — SRS Real Estate Partners has arranged the $3.3 million sale of a childcare property, located at 3700 W. Ray Road in Chandler. Busy Bees occupies the 10,904-square-foot property, with 15 years remaining on its absolute triple-net lease. Alexander Moore of SRS Capital Markets represented the buyer, a California-based private investor. The seller was a Phoenix-based investment group.
DETROIT — Bernard Financial Group (BFG) has arranged a $2.9 million loan for the refinancing of a 24,000-square-foot retail building in Detroit. Dan Duggan of BFG arranged the loan through a credit union. The borrower was IDG Woodward LLC.
By Jonathan Brown of JHP Architecture/Urban Design The essence of a thriving city lies in its diversity. Dynamic urban landscapes can achieve this effect by offering a robust mix of uses that cater to a wide range of people, keeping their streets and buildings lively and vibrant throughout the day and into the night. City administrators, architects and master planners have long sought the alchemical mixture for this success. However, zoning codes for various municipalities can often read like complex recipes: A cup of residential here, a few ounces of retail there, a pinch of municipal infrastructure all around, a dash of hidden parking and a sprinkling of community open space to really tie the flavors together! Successful placemaking is not simply the sum composition of all its parts; it requires thoughtful integration and balance. With today’s housing shortages, multifamily developments make sense, but integrating retail uses within those projects is challenging. This is despite the fact that many comprehensive plans and zoning codes mandate specific retail quotas, which may not be easily supported by the economics. Creating vibrant, engaging spaces requires more than just ticking boxes in the zoning code. Stakeholders want to avoid ending up with a …
PASADENA, TEXAS — EDGE Capital Markets has arranged the sale of The Market at Crenshaw, a 37,103-square-foot retail strip center in Pasadena, an eastern suburb of Houston. Shadow-anchored by Academy Sports + Outdoors and Burlington, the center was 77 percent leased at the time of sale to a mix of national and local tenants. Kevin Holland and Britton Holland of EDGE represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. The buyer was a national investor that also requested anonymity.
EXTON, PA. — JLL has arranged the $34.3 million sale of Exton Square, a 990,000-square-foot super-regional shopping center located on the western outskirts of Philadelphia. The center was originally built on 75 acres in 1973 and renovated in 2000. Whole Foods Market shadow-anchors the property, which is home to tenants such as Boscov’s, Macy’s, Main Line Health and Round1 Entertainment. Jim Galbally, David Monahan, Patrick Higgins and Fran Coyne of JLL represented the seller, PREIT, in the transaction. The buyer was Abrams Realty & Development.
Stream Realty Negotiates Five Leases Totaling 93,000 SF at The Interlock in West Midtown Atlanta
by John Nelson
ATLANTA — Stream Realty Partners has added five leases at The Interlock, a 672,688-square foot mixed-use development located at 1115 Howell Mill Road NW in Atlanta’s West Midtown district. Kevin Driver and Malik Leaphart of Stream Realty arranged the leases, while colleague Michaela Roberts managed the firm’s initiatives to reposition and deliver customized office suites. The Gathering Spot, a private, members-only modern city club, leased 21,000 square feet of office space, as well as an additional 40,000 square feet of rooftop space. Directional Capital, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm and one of the largest national Rent-A-Center franchise owners, leased 10,500 square feet to establish its new headquarters. Creative firm agency Look Listen secured an 8,500-square-foot lease with drive-up access and direct connectivity to the Bellyard Hotel. Workers’ compensation defense law firm Levy, Sibley, Foreman & Speir LLC (LSFS) signed a 5,000-square-foot lease while Alloy Marketing signed a 10,000-square-foot lease, with both firms occupying newly built office suites on the sixth floor. Mike Davis and Nathan Williams of Scotland Wright Associates represented The Gathering Spot, Directional Capital, Look Listen and LSFS, while Dan Granot of Savills represented Alloy Marketing in the lease negotiations.
DOUGLASVILLE, GA. — TSCG has brokered the sale of Douglasville Day Centre, a 25,300-square-foot shopping center located in the Atlanta suburb of Douglasville. The sales price was undisclosed. Situated at the intersection of Chapel Hill and Timber Ridge roads, the center was originally built in 2005. The property was fully leased at the time of sale to tenants including Starbucks Coffee, Verizon Wireless, Orangetheory Fitness, Tropical Smoothie Café and Shane’s Rib Shack. Douglasville Day Centre also features four separate outparcels — McDonald’s, Panda Express, Texas Roadhouse and Carrabba’s Italian Grill — that were not included in the sale. Anthony Blanco, Mallory Silva and Serge Du Lau D’Allemans of TSCG represented the seller, a private partnership, in the transaction. A joint venture managed by Crow Holdings Capital was the buyer.
WEST CHESTER TOWNSHIP, OHIO — Sansone Group and Clous Road Partners have broken ground on Village North, a 91,000-square-foot retail development in West Chester Township near Cincinnati. The 12.6-acre project will feature five buildings and will be anchored by a 40,000-square-foot Whole Foods store. Buffalo Construction will serve as general contractor, while Cushman & Wakefield will handle leasing. Village North is slated to open in 2026.
Birmingham’s retail market continues to demonstrate resilience despite national economic challenges. With a vacancy rate of 3.8 percent — slightly below the national average of 4.1 percent — and rental rates holding steady at $13.13 per square foot, the city remains an attractive destination for both investors and tenants. However, rising interest rates have slowed development and softened transaction volumes, reshaping the investment landscape. Macroeconomic trends The intersection of economic pressures and shifting consumer habits is redefining Birmingham’s retail landscape. Across the nation, big-box retailer bankruptcies have contributed to negative net absorption of 346,200 square feet over the past year, and Birmingham has felt similar effects. The closure of Conn’s HomePlus, among other retailers, has contributed to this contraction. Despite these challenges, suburban retail demand remains robust. Homewood, Hoover and Alabaster are experiencing continued growth, and Crestwood Festival Shopping Center has added new tenants like Fun City Adventure and Armor Gym occupying 100,000 square feet. These trends highlight the increasing popularity of experiential retail, as consumers gravitate toward destinations that offer more than just traditional shopping. Development slows New retail construction has slowed significantly, with only 130,000 square feet delivered in the past year — well below historical averages. However, …