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JLL Income Property Trust Acquires Shopping Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama for $94M

Abby Cox — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:07:00 +0000

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…

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IHG Opens 112-Room Hotel Indigo at $2.2B MidCity District in Huntsville

John Nelson — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:32:05 +0000

HUNTSVILLE, ALA. — IHG Hotels & Resorts has opened a new 112-room Hotel Indigo within MidCity District, a $2.2 billion mixed-use district in Huntsville by RCP Cos. Located at 940 Nunnuhsae Park Drive NW, the hotel features a lobby restaurant and bar called The Indie, a fitness center and 1,100 square feet of meeting and event space. The property is the only Hotel Indigo in Huntsville and the fourth in Alabama. Other elements of MidCity District include the Orion Amphitheater, Trader Joe’s, REI, Topgolf, Holiday Inn, multiple apartment communities and several chef-driven restaurants.

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Prudent Growth Purchases Retail Strip Center in Montgomery for $3.7M

John Nelson — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:38:51 +0000

MONTGOMERY, ALA. — Chapel Hill, N.C.-based Prudent Growth Partners LLC has purchased Somerset Shoppes, a 27,250-square-foot strip retail center located at 7730 Atlanta Highway in Montgomery. The seller was not disclosed. Built in 2003, Somerset Shoppes was 85 percent leased at the time of sale to nine tenants, including Martha’s Place, Latitudes Salon & Spa, Body Serene Nails & Spa, J&T Acupressure and Southern Muscle & Fitness.

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Thompson Thrift to Develop 300-Unit Apartment Community in Chelsea, Alabama

John Nelson — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:53:28 +0000

CHELSEA, ALA. — Thompson Thrift plans to develop Rivet, a 300-unit apartment community in Chelsea, a suburb of Birmingham in Shelby County. The Indianapolis-based developer is capitalizing the project with equity from Thompson Thrift 2025 Multifamily Development LP. Situated on nearly 29 acres along the U.S. Highway 280 corridor, Rivet will offer a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Amenities will include a resort-style heated swimming pool, 24-hour fitness center, pickleball court, community grilling areas and fire pit, social hub with billiards and shuffleboard, dog park and pet spa, business center with conference rooms and an Amazon package hub. Thompson Thrift plans to deliver Rivet in late 2027.

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Morrison Avenue Completes 128-Bed Student Housing Development Near Auburn University

John Nelson — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:27:19 +0000

AUBURN, ALA. — Morrison Avenue Capital Partners has completed Hilltop Auburn, a 128-bed student housing property located near the Auburn University campus in Alabama. The community offers four- and five-bedroom townhomes with bed-to-bath parity and attached garages. The development team for the project included Lauderdale Architecture + Development and Reed Construction. 360 Property Management operates Hilltop Auburn on behalf of Morrison Avenue.

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Dobbins Group Delivers 475-Unit Apartment Community in Birmingham

John Nelson — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:20:31 +0000

BIRMINGHAM, ALA. — Dobbins Group has delivered Colina Hillside, a 475-unit apartment community located at 1121 Colina St. in Birmingham. Capstone Building Corp. served as the general contractor for the project, which comprises one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments across multiple four- and five-story buildings. Monthly rental rates range from $1,390 to $3,050, according to Apartments.com. Amenities at Colina Hillside include two saltwater pools with private cabanas, a fitness center, pet spa, dog parks, clubhouse with coworking areas, firepit and outdoor entertainment venues, EV charging stations, garages, storage space and a market for residents.

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IPA Brokers $23.1M Sale of Publix-Anchored Shopping Center in Alexander City, Alabama

John Nelson — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:28:35 +0000

ALEXANDER CITY, ALA. — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has brokered the $23.1 million sale of The Gateway at Lake Martin, a grocery-anchored shopping center in east-central Alabama. Built in 2024, the 93,352-square-foot center is situated on a 22-acre site at the intersection of U.S Highway 280 and Ala. Highway 63 in Alexander City. The Gateway at Lake Martin’s tenant roster includes Publix, Marshalls, Starbucks, Rack Room Shoes and Five Below, as well as four outparcels that were not part of the transaction. Zach Taylor of IPA’s Atlanta office, along with Robby Pfeiffer and Eric Abbott of Marcus & Millichap, represented the seller, a repeat developer of Publix-anchored shopping centers, in the transaction. Eddie Greenhalgh served as Marcus & Millichap’s broker of record in Alabama. Anita Paryani and David Fierroz of IPA Capital Markets arranged an undisclosed amount of acquisition financing for the buyer, an entity doing business as Calhoun Shores LLC, which purchased the center along with a grocery store in Naples, Fla., leased to Sprouts Farmers Market. David Weinberg, Jacob Keith, Greenhalgh and Ryan Nee of Marcus & Millichap procured the buyer along with Scott Sutphin of Jet Properties.

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JLL Arranges Sale of 45,904 SF Outpatient Medical Facility in Florence, Alabama

John Nelson — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:43:51 +0000

FLORENCE, ALA. — JLL has arranged the sale of Singing River Cancer Center, a 45,904-square-foot outpatient medical facility located at 180 Cox Creek Parkway S in Florence, a city in North Alabama’s Tennessee Valley region. Purpose-built on a 6.6-acre site in 2020, Singing River is a single-story cancer center operated by OneOncology affiliates. Evan Kovac, Andrew Milne, John Chun, Matt DiCesare and Timothy Joyce of JLL’s Medical Properties Group represented the seller, Cypress West Partners, in the transaction. The buyer, a joint venture between Remedy Medical Properties and Kayne Anderson Real Estate, purchased Singing River for an undisclosed price.

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FrostPoint Capital Acquires 22,069 SF Metro Birmingham Retail Center for $5.6M

Abby Cox — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:57:40 +0000

HOOVER, ALA. — FrostPoint Capital has acquired Lake Crest Plaza, a 22,069-square-foot retail center located in Hoover, roughly 10 miles south of Birmingham, for $5.6 million. The seller requested anonymity. The property, which was fully leased at the time of sale, features a mix of 13 tenants including Whiskey Foxtrot Burger Dive, Oak & Ale and Cajun Cleaver. Crawford Square Real Estate Advisors will manage and lease the center, along with FrostPoint Capital.

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SLIB Arranges Sale of 54-Unit Seniors Housing Community in Tuscaloosa

John Nelson — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:58:37 +0000

TUSCALOOSA, ALA. — Senior Living Investment Brokerage (SLIB) has arranged the sale of an assisted living and memory care community located in Tuscaloosa. Built in 1994 and 2003, the property comprises 54 units. Dan Geraghty, Jeff Binder and Brad Clousing of SLIB represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. The buyer and sales price were also not disclosed.

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Travel + Leisure Breaks Ground on $150M Sports Illustrated Resort Near University of Alabama

Abby Cox — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:06:59 +0000

TUSCALOOSA, ALA. — Travel + Leisure Co., a vacation ownership and membership travel company, has broken ground on the $150 million Sports Illustrated Resort near the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Slated to open in 2028, the planned mixed-use resort will feature a six-story tower with 75 hotel-managed condominiums and a six-story tower with 86 vacation ownership units, which will be connected by a central lobby. Owners and guests will have access to a lounge with stadium-style seating for watch parties, as well as a fitness center and pool deck amenities. The development will include retail and public-facing gathering spaces, including indoor/outdoor bars, a game lounge and a coffee bar. Plans also include a broadcast booth and rooftop terrace event space. Upon completion, the development will become the first ground-up collegiate Sports Illustrated Resort in the country, and will join previously announced projects in Baton Rouge, Nashville and Chicago. Travel + Leisure Co. operates, develops and manages the Sports Illustrated Resorts brand and its vacation club under a license from Authentic Brands Group, the owner of the Sports Illustrated name.

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Northmarq Arranges $19.5M Sale of Distribution Facility in Auburn

John Nelson — Thu, 21 May 2026 13:15:13 +0000

AUBURN, ALA. — Northmarq has arranged the $19.5 million sale of a 160,000-square-foot distribution facility located at 2250 Riley St. within Auburn Technology Park West in Auburn. Robert Poirier led Northmarq’s Atlanta team that represented the seller, SiO2, which previously owned and occupied the facility. The buyer was INFAC. Built in 2012 and situated on approximately 40 acres near I-85, the property features distribution space and approximately 28,000 square feet of “pharmaceutical-grade” clean room space. The fully air-conditioned building also offers 29- to 31-foot clear heights, eight dock doors with dock levelers, one oversized drive-in door, 2,000-amp electrical switchgear and 48 parking spaces.

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Halpern Acquires 74,224 SF Shopping Center in Athens, Alabama

John Nelson — Wed, 13 May 2026 12:03:00 +0000

ATHENS, ALA. — Atlanta-based Halpern Enterprises has acquired Athens Marketplace, a 74,224-square-foot shopping center located at 1061 Kelli Drive in Athens, a western suburb of Huntsville. Drew Fleming and Mark Joines of Newmark represented the privately held seller in the transaction. The sales price was also not disclosed. Built in 2024, Athens Marketplace was fully leased at the time of sale to T.J. Maxx, Ross Dress for Less, Ulta Beauty, Five Below, Rack Room Shoes, America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, High Cotton Nail Bar and Therapy South.

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Newmark Negotiates $64M Sale of Apartment Community in Huntsville

John Nelson — Wed, 06 May 2026 14:23:39 +0000

HUNTSVILLE, ALA. — Newmark has negotiated the $64 million sale of The Liam at Hays Farm, a 329-unit apartment property located within the 850-acre Hays Farm master-planned community in south Huntsville. Greystone purchased the property from a joint venture between Bomasada Group and an affiliate of The Wolff Co. Justin Uffinger and Sarah Nee of Newmark represented the seller in the transaction. Built in 2024, The Liam at Hays Farm features one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, as well as a resort-style swimming pool, Zen courtyard with a fireside lounge and a modern fitness center. The sale is the largest multifamily deal in the Huntsville market since 2023, according to Newmark.

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

John Nelson — Mon, 04 May 2026 11:42:00 +0000

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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Greystone Provides $28.2M Agency Acquisition Loan for Apartment Community in Tuscaloosa

Abby Cox — Fri, 01 May 2026 13:47:22 +0000

TUSCALOOSA, ALA. — Greystone has provided a $28.2 million Freddie Mac loan to finance the purchase of Landmark Apartments, a 264-unit multifamily community located in Tuscaloosa. Elliott Mulkin of Greystone originated the five-year loan, which features a 30-year amortization schedule and interest-only payments. The borrower and seller were not disclosed. Andrew Brown and Craig Hey of Cushman & Wakefield represented the buyer in the sale. Built in 2007, Landmark Apartments spans 23 acres and comprises a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans. Amenities at the garden-style community include a resort-style swimming pool, fitness center with yoga studio, resident clubhouse, business center and outdoor gathering spaces.

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Selective Growth, Strategic Redevelopment Shape Birmingham’s Retail Market

John Nelson — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:42:00 +0000

Birmingham’s retail market continues to show steady momentum as it moves into a new phase, defined by limited supply, strong tenant demand in key corridors and a growing focus on open-air, lifestyle environments. While higher interest rates and construction costs slowed new development activity over the past couple of years, Birmingham’s most established retail corridors have remained active. Well-located centers continue to lease space quickly, and redevelopment opportunities are beginning to reshape several of the MSA’s outdated retail properties. One of the defining characteristics of Birmingham’s retail landscape today is the limited availability of high-quality space in prime locations. Much of the vacancy that emerged during the pandemic has been absorbed, particularly in grocery-anchored centers and lifestyle-oriented districts. As a result, retailers looking for space in established corridors often face a fairly competitive leasing environment. Demand remains strong among quick-service restaurants (QSRs), boutique fitness operators, medical and service retailers and fast-casual and high-end dining concepts. Birmingham’s suburban growth corridors and mixed-use environments offer many of these advantages, allowing landlords in the most desirable centers to maintain strong occupancy while gradually pushing rents higher. Lifestyle centers Open-air lifestyle environments continue to set the standard for Birmingham’s retail landscape. The best example…

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Downtown Supply Meets Suburban Stability in Birmingham’s Apartment Market

John Nelson — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:46:00 +0000

Conditions in Birmingham’s apartment market vary by submarket heading into 2026. Several recently completed developments downtown are still stabilizing, creating short-term leasing pressure, while suburban areas across the metro continue to see steady renter demand. Much of the new multifamily development in Birmingham over the past several years has been concentrated in the downtown core. As a result, many of these properties are still working through lease-ups. Marcus & Millichap research projects roughly 670 apartments will be delivered across the metro this year, with vacancy expected to hover around 6.1 percent and average effective rents near $1,302 per month. That level of supply has created temporary softness in parts of the downtown market. Some newly delivered communities are offering concessions during lease-up periods as owners compete for tenants. In certain cases, owners are choosing to refinance rather than bring assets to market while occupancy stabilizes. These conditions are typical when several projects deliver within the same submarket over a short period of time. Outside the city center, Birmingham’s suburban apartment submarkets continue to perform well. Cities including Homewood, Vestavia Hills and Hoover remain among the metro’s most stable suburbs. Shelby County cities, including Pelham and Alabaster, are also seeing consistent…

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Birmingham Industrial: Softness in Distribution, Resurgence in Manufacturing

John Nelson — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:17:00 +0000

The Birmingham industrial real estate market has remained relatively resilient compared to many U.S. markets, but recent trends show a shift in demand patterns with recent softness in the distribution sector compared to growing activity from manufacturing users. Overall market fundamentals remain stable. Birmingham continues to benefit from disciplined development and historically tight vacancies. Multi-tenant leased vacancy has generally remained well below national averages, hovering around the 5 percent range in the first half of 2025. Rent growth remains positive at about 3.5 percent annually. Renewing or vacant second-generation rents strategically lag new construction rents by about 15 to 20 percent. The second-generation base rent range is $6 to $7.50 per square foot depending on size, location and quality. Distribution and logistics demand has softened in recent months. Following the surge of warehouse construction and demand during the pandemic, leasing activity slowed by 2025. Approximately 1.3 million square feet of speculative space was delivered locally in 2022 and 2023, with asking rents at about $8 per square foot. The early deliveries benefited while the last projects to deliver were slower to lease as the economy stalled in the post-pandemic Biden era. Presently, 109,000 square feet of first-generation space delivered in…

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Forman Capital Provides $20.5M Loan for Hotel Indigo in Huntsville

Abby Cox — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:02:24 +0000

HUNTSVILLE, ALA. — Forman Capital has provided a $20.5 million bridge loan for Hotel Indigo, a newly built, 112-room boutique hotel located within Huntsville’s MidCity District. Ben Jacobson, Scott Mehlman, Ty Regnier and Cameron Fleury of Forman Capital secured the loan on behalf of the borrower and developer, ViaNova Development. The loan paid off the construction financing for the five-story hotel. The pet-friendly property, which is expected to open over the next few weeks, will feature meeting space, an onsite restaurant and a fitness center.

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