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Richmond Retail Continues to Shine as Leasing, Investment Activity Remain Strong

by John Nelson

Richmond’s retail market continues to be one of the bright spots in commercial real estate, and it’s not difficult to understand why. While many markets across the country are still working through elevated vacancies and changing consumer habits, Richmond continues to benefit from steady population growth, a diverse economy and a retail inventory that remains remarkably full. Retailers continue to expand here. Investors continue to buy here. And perhaps most importantly, consumers continue to support both national brands and local businesses in a meaningful way. The result is a market that feels healthy, active and well-positioned for future growth. Quality space is hard to find If there’s one thing everyone in can agree on today, it’s that quality retail space is increasingly difficult to find in Richmond. Vacancy throughout the region remains exceptionally low, particularly in established corridors, hovering at around 3.6 percent in the second quarter. Areas like Short Pump, Midlothian and many neighborhood shopping center locations continue to operate with very little available inventory, creating a competitive environment for retailers looking to enter the market or expand existing operations. This has caused rents to continue to trend upward, leaving the landlord with the upper hand. The interesting part …

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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $16.2M Sale of Bronx Retail Building

by Taylor Williams

NEW YORK CITY — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $16.2 million sale of a 28,819-square-foot retail building in The Bronx. The building at 2244 Westchester Ave. was constructed in 1970 and has housed the flagship branch and corporate headquarters of Ponce Bank for the past 25 years. Steven Siegel of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, Arc Trust, in the transaction. Judson Kauffman of Surmount (formerly NNN Pro) represented the undisclosed buyer, which acquired the property via a 1031 exchange.

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Brand Street, AEW Buy 410,000 SF Deer Park Town Center in Metro Chicago for $125M

by Kristin Harlow

DEER PARK, ILL. — Brand Street Properties and AEW Capital Management have acquired Deer Park Town Center, a 410,000-square-foot, open-air shopping center in Deer Park, about 35 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. Conor Lalor, Kyle Minter and Keely Polczynski of Newmark represented the seller, PGIM, with support from colleagues James Sharpe V and Brian Schneiderman. The sales price was $125 million. Deer Park Town Center is home to more than 60 tenants, including Apple, Crate & Barrel, Williams-Sonoma, Gap, Lululemon, Anthropologie and Sephora. Restaurants include Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano, Sweetgreen, Stoney River, Ancho & Agave and California Pizza Kitchen. Built in 2000, the property is currently 85 percent leased. Brand Street will be responsible for the day-to-day management, operations and leasing of the center, with the intent of growing occupancy. Public gathering spaces will be reimagined to drive traffic and enhance customer experience.

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Berkadia Arranges $9.8M Refinancing for Shopping Center in Key Biscayne, Florida

by Abby Cox

KEY BISCAYNE, FLA. — Berkadia has arranged a $9.8 million loan to refinance a 61,504-square-foot, two-story retail center located on Key Biscayne, a barrier island situated south of Miami. Charles Foschini, Christopher Apone, Shannon Wilson and Lourdes Carranza-Alvarez of Berkadia secured the 10-year, fixed-rate loan through a correspondent life insurance company on behalf of the undisclosed owner, which purchased the property in 1997. The financing features a 23 percent loan-to-value ratio. The retail property is situated on Crandon Boulevard, Key Biscayne’s primary commercial corridor and its only land connection to mainland Miami. Built in 1990, the center was 98.8 percent leased at the time of sale to a mix of tenants such as T-Mobile and Northern Trust.

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Trinity Partners Negotiates Sale of 19,615 SF Retail Center in Columbia, South Carolina

by Abby Cox

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Trinity Partners has negotiated the sale of 2930 Devine Street and 618 Sims Avenue, a 19,615-square-foot, multi-tenant retail property located in Columbia. The property was fully leased at the time of sale to tenants including Arabesque on Devine, Best Mattress, Eggs Up Grill and Za’s on Devine. William Mills and Robbie Cook of Trinity Partners represented the seller and sourced the buyer in the transaction. Further details of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Denver’s Retail Market Is at a Crossroads

by John Nelson

— By Tony Pierangeli of SRS Real Estate Partners — On the surface, Denver’s retail real estate market looks healthy. Vacancy remains low, rents have held firm and investment activity has strengthened. Industry sources reported a vacancy rate between 4 percent and 5 percent in the second quarter of 2026. The market has recently added a couple of new-to-market retailers, and grocery remains one of the most active and consistent segments. Grocery-anchored centers, convenience-oriented retail and quick-service concepts continue to expand, providing a strong foundation for the market. But the statistics don’t tell the entire story. Beneath the surface, a growing number of retailers, developers and landlords are confronted with a fundamental challenge: the economics of new retail development have become increasingly difficult to pencil. Construction costs remain elevated, municipal fees have increased, financing remains expensive, and protracted zoning and permitting processes add significant time and uncertainty to a project. Colorado’s property tax structure can also contribute to high triple-net expenses for retailers. At the same time, state and local requirements related to electrification, EV charging, composting and higher wages can add to operating and development costs, making the market less competitive for some concepts. The result is a market …

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Newmark Arranges $95M Sale of Randhurst Village Shopping Center in Metro Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

MOUNT PROSPECT, ILL. — Newmark has arranged the $95 million sale of Randhurst Village, a 931,798-square-foot power center in Mount Prospect. Conor Lalor and Keely Polczynski of Newmark represented the seller, DLC, with support from colleague Brian Schneiderman. The buyer was Rhino Investment Group. The transaction follows DLC’s execution of a comprehensive business plan to enhance the asset’s value, drive leasing activity and strengthen the property’s tenant mix. Situated on more than 94 acres at the intersection of Rand and Elmhurst roads, Randhurst Village is home to anchor tenants Costco, Jewel-Osco and The Home Depot. Additional tenants include TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, AMC Theatres, Skechers, Orangetheory Fitness and PetSmart. The property was originally redeveloped from the former Randhurst Mall. 3650 Capital and Aquarian Real Estate Partners (AREP) originated $72.3 million in financing for the acquisition. The financing included a $45.6 million senior loan arranged by AREP and a $26.7 million mezzanine loan from 3650 Capital. In addition to the acquisition, the financing includes future funding for the buyer to execute its value-add plan, including leasing up vacant spaces and pursuing outparcel sales. Anthony Longo of Alpha Capital CRE served as the capital advisor on the whole loan financing.

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RealSource Group Negotiates $5.8M Sale of Restaurant Building in Richmond, Texas

by Taylor Williams

RICHMOND, TEXAS — California-based brokerage firm RealSource Group has negotiated the $5.8 million sale of a 3,072-square-foot restaurant building in Richmond, a southwestern suburb of Houston. Shake Shack occupies the newly constructed building, which is located within Waterview Town Center, a 134-acre mixed-use development by Read King, on a 15-year, triple-net lease. Austin Blodgett and Jonathan Schiffer of RealSource Group, along with Parasell Inc., represented Read King in the sale. Anthony Cerrone of Marcus & Millichap represented the undisclosed buyer.

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Westwood Financial Acquires 23,300 SF Shopping Center in Burleson, Texas

by Taylor Williams

BURLESON, TEXAS — Westwood Financial, a California-based retail investment firm, has acquired South Town Crossing II, a 23,300-square-foot shopping center in Burleson, a southern suburb of Fort Worth. The center was fully leased at the time of sale to tenants such as Petco, Mathnasium, Mattress Firm and Glitz Nails. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. Westwood now owns 83,286 square feet within South Town Crossing.

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IPA Arranges Joint Venture Equity for Cliff at Green Valley Ranch Adaptive Reuse Project in Henderson, Nevada

by Amy Works

HENDERSON, NEV. — IPA Capital Markets, a division of Marcus & Milichap, has arranged joint venture equity on behalf of VAC Development for The Cliff at Green Valley Ranch, an adaptive reuse redevelopment in Henderson. Jeremy Slocumb of IPA Capital Markets led the transaction. Upon completion, The Cliff at Green Valley Ranch will be Henderson’s first major open-air retail, dining and lifestyle development of its scale since 2004. The project will convert two obsolete office buildings, built in 2002 on 10 elevated acres at 2500-2550 Paseo Verde Parkway, into a 100,000-square-foot, Class A, pedestrian-friendly campus. The Cliff will feature 38 units ranging from 200-square-foot kiosks to a 16,000-square-foot Arhaus anchor, all organized around a 26,000-square-foot covered outdoor dining lounge. The project will emphasize experiential retail, chef-driven dining, wellness, art and community gathering space. Confirmed tenants include The Taco Stand, Lyte House, Barista Botanist and Killer Whale Creamery. Planned amenities include landscaped courtyards and breezeways, a central bar and outdoor lounge, covered patios, a food-kiosk alley, a children’s play area, public art and live music and performance zones. Deliveries will begin in second-quarter 2027, with first tenants opening in the second half of the year.

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