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Averitt to Build $200M Industrial Campus Near Charlotte Airport

by John Nelson

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Averitt, a transportation and supply chain management company based in Cookeville, Tenn., has announced plans to develop a regional logistics campus near Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Charlotte Business Journal reports that the freight company is investing $200 million for the 100-acre campus. The development will include two distribution centers totaling more than 500,000 square feet; a 75,000-square-foot cross-dock facility; a two-story regional office totaling 16,000 square feet; and parking for more than 400 trailers. The campus will also offer fleet maintenance, fueling and driver support facilities. The investment is expected to double Averitt’s Charlotte area workforce over the next four years and will replace its current 40,000-square-foot service center at 3708 Westinghouse Blvd. that houses 182 full-time associates. Construction on the new campus is expected to begin immediately and wrap up in 2028.

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Forbright Bank, R3 Ventures Acquire 12-Story Office Building in Chevy Chase, Maryland

by John Nelson

CHEVY CHASE, MD. — Forbright Bank has brought in R3 Ventures in the acquisition of Chase Tower, a 12-story office building located at 4445 Willard Ave. in Chevy Chase, a Maryland suburb of Washington, D.C. Forbright Bank is the anchor tenant of Chase Tower, which has served as the bank’s headquarters since 2020. The property features 227,000 square feet of office space and 18,000 square feet of retail space, including a bank branch for Forbright Bank. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. Cushman & Wakefield represented the new ownership in the transaction, and Eastdil Secured represented the seller. In addition to co-investing in the acquisition, R3 Ventures will oversee asset management duties at the office building, including the leasing strategy and capital improvements. The new ownership has also retained JBG Smith as the property manager for the office building.

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Meridian Capital Arranges $50M Refinancing for Langston Views Apartments in D.C.

by John Nelson

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Meridian Capital Group has arranged a $50 million bridge-to-agency loan for the refinancing of Langston Views, a 671-unit apartment complex located at 2300 Marion Barry Ave. SE in Washington, D.C. Meridian Capital arranged the financing through NewBridge Lending on behalf of the Chicago-based borrower, Clear Investment Group, which purchased the residential property from foreclosure in December 2024. Since acquisition, Clear has invested in capital improvements to Langston Views, including 24/7 onsite personnel, a fob entry system, new swimming pool and a community room. Built in 1966, the property comprises two 12-story residential towers and multiple garden-style apartment buildings. The development was 85 percent occupied at the time of financing.

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TSCG Signs Sprouts Farmers Market to Anchor Columbia Shopping Center Redevelopment Project

by John Nelson

COLUMBIA, S.C. — TSCG has signed Sprouts Farmers Market to anchor Devine Crossing, a redevelopment project located in Columbia. The new 24,113-square-foot grocery store will occupy the former Piggly Wiggly site, which served the community for more than 50 years before closing in 2025. Locally based Cason Development acquired the 3.2-acre property last May. Alan Freeman of TSCG represented Sprouts Farmers Market in the lease negotiations. TSCG will also lease the remaining space at Devine Crossing. Along with Sprouts, Devine Crossing will include approximately 10,000 square feet of inline retail, as well as an additional 5,000 square feet of multi-tenant building space, bringing the full project to roughly 40,000 square feet of new and redeveloped retail. Sprouts Farmers Market is expected to open in 2027. 

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Continuum Obtains $350M Financing for Waterfront Condo Development in South Florida

by Abby Cox

NORTH BAY VILLAGE, FLA. — Continuum Co. has obtained $350 million in construction loans for Continuum Waterfront District, a 4-acre master-planned development located along Biscayne Bay in North Bay Village. S3 Capital provided $261 million in financing for the Continuum Club & Residences West, a condo that broke ground in 2025, according to the South Florida Business Journal. The second loan, also provided by S3 Capital, is $83 million for pre-development of the second phase, which will include a hotel and a second condo building. Continuum Co. is developing both phases in partnership with Aksoy Holding, an ownership and development firm based in Turkey. The 36-story Continuum Club & Residences West is slated for completion for July 2028 and will comprise 236 condos, which are 50 percent pre-sold, as reported by South Florida Business Journal. Phase II, which is targeted for completion in 2030, will include 300 additional luxury condominiums. The second phase also features the first Continuum hotel (a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts), a 20-slip commercially zoned marina, waterfront dining and the “Island Walk,” an activated public green space and bayfront promenade. The project team includes West Palm Beach-based Kast Construction (general contractor), Miami-based Arquitectonica (architect) and Durukan …

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JLL Arranges $100.5M in Construction Financing for Mixed-Income Multifamily Development in Charlotte

by Abby Cox

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged a $100.5 million senior construction loan and equity capital for Twelve03 at Centre South, a 329-unit mixed-income multifamily development in Charlotte. Taylor Allison, Alexis Kaiser and Ryan Mueller of JLL secured construction financing through TD Bank and the equity placement from RXR Realty Investments on behalf of the borrower/developer, The Fallon Co. Situated near The Pearl, Charlotte’s first medical Innovation District, Twelve03 is the first phase of Centre South, a 16.7-acre mixed-use development. Twelve03 will comprise 263 market-rate and 66 affordable units. Amenities will include a sky lounge, rooftop saltwater swimming pool, coworking spaces, pet spa and a fitness center. Upon completion of the overall mixed-use development, the project will include 405,000 square feet office space, 36,000 square feet of retail, a 180-room hotel, a 1.5-acre green space and up to 975 apartments, with 20 percent of the Centre South’s residential units reserved as affordable housing.

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Stos Partners Acquires 169,855 SF Warehouse in Nashville for $26M

by Abby Cox

NASHVILLE, TENN. — San Diego-based Stos Partners has acquired 640 Massman Drive, a 169,855-square-foot warehouse located in Nashville, for $26 million. The infill property was fully leased to Cumberland International Trucks at the time of sale. Todd Prevost and Jackson Pavitt of Big Tent Co. represented Stos Partners in the transaction. The seller was a private investor. Aldon Cole, Brad Vansant and Jenna Frakes of JLL arranged financing for the acquisition. 640 Massman Drive was constructed in two phases and can accommodate multiple tenants. The first phase — completed in 1970 — features 22-foot clear heights, three dock-high doors, two grade-level doors and nearly 2 acres of green space. The second phase, which was completed in 2000, was an expansion that included 30-foot clear heights, five dock-high doors and one additional grade-level door.

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TWO Capital, Origin Secure Construction Financing for 199-Unit Build-to-Rent Community in Madison, Tennessee

by Abby Cox

MADISON, TENN. — TWO Capital Partners and Origin Investments have secured construction financing for the development of Tessa Madison, a 199-unit build-to-rent community located in Madison, about 12 miles northeast of downtown Nashville. Patterson Real Estate Advisory Group arranged the undisclosed amount of financing through Invitation Homes. TWO Resi Build, a wholly owned subsidiary of TWO Capital Partners, will serve as the project’s general contractor. Tessa Madison is situated on 55 acres within a Qualified Opportunity Zone, which is an economically distressed area where new investments may be eligible for preferential tax treatment. The community will consist of a mix of for-rent townhomes and detached single-family rental homes, with an average unit size of 1,851 square feet. All units will feature three- or four-bedroom floorplans, two-car attached garages and private driveways. Amenities will include a resort-style swimming pool, clubhouse, fitness center, coworking space, outdoor pavilion and a dog park.

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Joint Venture Buys Marriott-Branded Hotel in Southwest Florida for $835M

by Taylor Williams

MARCO ISLAND, FLA. — A joint venture between an affiliate of Sculptor Real Estate and Miami-based hospitality firm Trinity Investments has purchased the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort, an 809-room hotel in southwest Florida for $835 million. The seller, MassMutual, owned the hotel resort for the past four decades. The sales price translates to more than $1,000 per room. The purchase is being financed with a $690 million acquisition loan. Situated on more than 26 acres with a quarter-mile of private beachfront, the JW Marriott Marco Island offers a variety of suites as part of its accommodations. According to another industry publication, Hotel Management, the hotel first opened in 1971 as the Marco Island Beach Hotel & Villas and was converted to a Marriott brand following a $320 million renovation in 2017. Today, guests at the hotel can enjoy amenities such as 140,000 square feet of meeting and event facilities, 12 dining and entertainment venues and a private membership club, as well as five pools and a 24,000-square-foot spa. In addition, patrons of the hotel have access to more than 400 acres of additional golf and resort activities and features. The new ownership plans to make capital improvements to …

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Birmingham’s Office Market: Stabilizing, Adapting and Gaining Momentum

by John Nelson

We hear this question a lot: “How is commercial real estate doing in Birmingham?”  Many people assume our market is experiencing the same volatility seen in national headlines over the past few years. The reality is a bit different. Birmingham is actually a stable market. While we certainly feel broader economic shifts, our office sector has avoided many of the dramatic swings seen in larger metro areas and is gradually positioning itself for future growth.  To set the stage, Birmingham’s office market consists of approximately 18.8 million square feet of multi-tenant inventory across five submarkets, four of which include Class A properties. Overall absorption for fourth-quarter 2025 totaled negative 35,336 square feet following a positive third quarter.  However, the market still finished the year with 56,786 square feet of positive net absorption. Occupancy remained largely stable throughout the year, with the overall vacancy rate holding at 19.8 percent. Direct vacancy improved slightly to 16.6 percent by year-end. Leasing activity also remained steady across the market. In total, 640,255 square feet of office space was leased in 2025, representing an approximately 14 percent increase compared to the amount of office space leased in 2024. Class A transactions accounted for more than …

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