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Affinius Capital Originates $97.9M Refinancing for Multifamily Community in D.C.

Abby Cox — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:27:15 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Affinius Capital has originated a $97.9 million loan for the refinancing of The Lydian, a 324-unit apartment community located in Washington D.C.’s Mount Vernon Triangle submarket. Chris Hew and Susan Carras of JLL arranged the loan on behalf of the borrower, a joint venture between affiliates of locally based Quadrangle Development Corp. and The Wilkes. Co. Built in 2018, The Lydian comprises studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments ranging in size from 544 to 1,215 square feet. Amenities include a fitness center with a private yoga/training studio; an indoor-outdoor penthouse community space with extensive seating, a chef’s kitchen and private dining room; resort-style rooftop swimming pool and sun deck with grilling stations; landscaped interior courtyard; dog washing stations; secure bike room; and a controlled-access parking garage with 155 spaces.

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National Real Estate Advisors Opens Office-to-Residential Conversion Project in D.C.

Abby Cox — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:43:40 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Real Estate Advisors has opened Aviator House, an office-to-residential adaptive reuse development located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The former Air Line Pilots Association headquarters was transformed into 157 residential units, including 15 affordable units. Aviator House was the first project advanced through and opened under the District’s Housing in Downtown (HID) initiative. The project team included Clark Construction (general contractor), Eric Colbert & Associates (architect/design), Gaëtane & Co. (architect/design), DXA Studio and Neoscape (interior and brand design). Bozzuto will serve as the community’s leasing and property management partner. Aviator House offers studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments ranging in size from 416 to 1,281 square feet. Residents have access to approximately 8,000 square feet of amenities, including coworking spaces with individual and shared offices; a fitness center; pet spa and dog run; bicycle garage; and a bi-level rooftop lounge featuring indoor gathering spaces, outdoor terraces, grill and dining areas and expansive views across the District. Monthly rental rates begin at $2,275. Originally constructed in 1972 and designed by architect Vlastimil Koubek, the building was most recently used by Johns Hopkins University for classroom and office space. The redevelopment retains its eight-story structure and modernist…

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Jemal Real Estate, DivcoWest Plan Office-to-Residential Conversion in D.C.’s West End

Abby Cox — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:35:09 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Jemal Real Estate Strategies and DivcoWest have formed a joint venture to complete an office-to-residential conversion project in Washington, D.C.’s West End district. Madison Realty Capital provided a $40 million loan to fund the acquisition and predevelopment costs. Upon completion of the project, the existing 342,000-square-foot office building located at 1255 23rd St. NW will feature approximately 323 apartments, as well as up to 36 affordable units. Roughly 22,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space will remain in place. Additional project details will be announced as plans advance. The project team includes FILLAT+ Architecture and CBG Building Co.

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BLS: U.S. Economy Adds 29,000 Jobs in September, Falling Short of Expectations

Abby Cox — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:11:05 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has reported that the U.S. economy added 29,000 jobs in September. This figure falls short of the roughly 84,000 new jobs estimated for the month by Dow Jones economists, according to CNBC. Meanwhile, the U.S. unemployment rate has slightly increased to 4.2 percent. The BLS has also downwardly revised the July job gains from +21,000 to -10,000 and the August gains from +162,000 to +133,000, totaling 60,000 fewer jobs than previously reported in those two months. The health care sector continued its upward trend in September (+17,000), but at a slower pace than the average monthly gain over the prior 12 months (+33,000), with gains in ambulatory health care services (+13,000) and in hospitals (+12,000). Meanwhile nursing and residential care facilities lost jobs (-9,000). Employment in construction changed little in September (+11,000), as the industry has averaged an increase of 10,000 jobs per month over the prior 12 months. Employment in nonresidential specialty trade contractors added +12,000 jobs. Manufacturing employment is up by 72,000 since a recent low in December 2025, while adding 9,000 jobs in September. Over the month, employment increased in plastics and rubber products manufacturing (+5,000) and machinery…

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IPA Negotiates Sale of 85,514 SF Shopping Center Near D.C

Abby Cox — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:27:52 +0000

CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD. — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has negotiated the sale of Coral Hills, an 85,514-square-foot shopping center located in Capitol Heights, roughly 10 miles from downtown Washington, D.C. David Crotts and Dean Zang of IPA represented the seller, a national investment management company, and procured the undisclosed buyer. The sales price was also not disclosed. Jared Cassidy of Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) arranged the financing through an international bank on behalf of the buyer. International grocer New Grand Mart will replace the former Shoppers Food anchor at Coral Hills, which was built in 1988 on more than six acres. The property features a mix of inline tenants including national retailers, medical and professional service providers and casual dining concepts.

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NRP Group Debuts 115-Unit Affordable Housing Community in D.C.

Abby Cox — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:14:39 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The NRP Group, in partnership with Marshall Heights Community Development Organization (MHCDO), has opened Emblem Apartments, a 115-unit affordable housing community located in Washington, D.C.’s NoMa and Union Market neighborhoods. The 13-story building is reserved for individuals and families earning up to 30 and 50 percent of the area median income (AMI). Community amenities include a dedicated toddler playroom, oversized bike storage and a multipurpose room that serves as a hub for residential programming, events and gatherings. Residents will also have access to supportive services such as targeted financial education, entrepreneurship resources and economic mobility programming. Capital partners for Emblem Apartments include the DC Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA), DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), DC Housing Authority (DCHA), DC Green Bank and Bank of America. This project represents NRP’s first affordable housing development in Washington, D.C.

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U.S. Economy Posts Strong Rebound in August, Adds 162,000 New Jobs

John Nelson — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:02:00 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. economy added 162,000 net new jobs in August and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.1 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The rise in total nonfarm employment was a strong rebound from the July figure, which the BLS revised upward from -23,000 to +21,000. Combined with an increase of 11,000 jobs in June, employment in June and July is 55,000 higher than previously reported. The August total more than triples what economists surveyed by Dow Jones expected for the month (+53,000), according to CNBC. Additionally, the August gains are more than five times the average monthly gain over the past 12 months (+31,000). Among employment sectors, the biggest gains were seen in food services and drinking places (+59,000) and local government education (+42,000). Other industries that experienced increases last month include construction (+22,000), manufacturing (+16,000) and healthcare (+13,000). Little change was seen in other major sectors including retail trade, transportation and warehousing, financial activities and professional and business services. The BLS also reported that 23,000 information jobs were lost in August, which continues the sector’s downward trend. The information sector, which comprises categories including broadcasting, content creation, data processing, web…

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Sheppard Law Firm Signs 107,224 SF Office Lease in Downtown D.C.

John Nelson — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:08:18 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sheppard, a law firm that employs more than 1,200 lawyers nationally, has signed a 107,224-square-foot lease at 2033 K Street, a trophy office redevelopment project in downtown Washington, D.C. Dimitri Hajimihalis, Emily Eppolito and Carroll Cavanagh of CBRE represented the landlord, In-Rel Properties, in the lease negotiations. Gary Stein, David Lipson, Jon Glass and Owen Jaccard of Savills represented Sheppard, which is an Am Law 50 firm, or a top 50 grossing law firm based off rankings by The American Lawyer. Sheppard is anchoring the office redevelopment, which is expected to deliver by July 2029, and will have building signage. In-Rel’s redevelopment will expand the existing building’s square footage horizontally and vertically, with three new floors and an occupiable penthouse level. The project team includes Hines (construction manager), Corgan (architect), Clear (interior build-out manager) and Studio Alliance (interior designer).

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HH Group Acquires 212-Bed Student Housing Property Near George Washington University

John Nelson — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:50:02 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. — HH Group has acquired Varsity on K, a 212-bed student housing development located near the George Washington University campus in Washington, D.C.’s West End neighborhood. The community offers 197 fully furnished units in studio through three-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities include a fitness center, resident lounge, demonstration kitchen, business center, game lounge, package lockers, private study and meeting rooms and an outdoor courtyard with dining areas, grilling stations and a fire pit. The seller and terms of the transaction were not released. The new ownership plans to begin a comprehensive repositioning program at the property, to include rebranding the community as Haven on K; refreshed common areas; the addition of expanded amenity offerings; and common area, security and building system upgrades. The community will be managed by HH Red Stone, the company’s vertically integrated property management arm.

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BLS: U.S. Economy Unexpectedly Loses 23,000 Jobs in July

Abby Cox — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:58:37 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Total nonfarm employment in the United States decreased by 23,000 jobs in July, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Not only did July show an unexpected decline from the 83,000-figure forecasted by Dow Jones economists as reported by CNBC, but the BLS also revised both May and June’s job reports by a combined 103,000 jobs. The counts for May and June were +63,000 and +20,000, respectively. The unemployment rate simultaneously edged down to 4.1 percent — its lowest level since June 2025 — due mostly to another significant decline in the labor force. Among employment sectors, healthcare continued its upward trend with +22,000 jobs, but at a slower pace than the average monthly gain over the previous 12 months (+36,000). Within the sector, ambulatory services added 18,000 jobs. Retail trade lost 19,000 jobs in July as employment declined in warehouse clubs, supercenters and other general merchandise retailers (-21,000), as well as in gas stations and fuel dealers (-5,000). Many national media outlets are reporting that retailers are cutting costs and slowing down hiring due to wider economic pressures, like higher tariffs and inflation. However, sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, book and miscellaneous retailers added 10,000…

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PRP Acquires 116,385 SF Office Tower in Downtown D.C.

Abby Cox — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:29:23 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. — PRP Real Assets has acquired 900 19th Street NW, a 116,385-square-foot office tower located in Washington D.C’s Central Business District, roughly three blocks west of the White House. According to the Washington Business Journal, the property sold for $30 million. The previous owner, Tishman Speyer, completed a base-building and aesthetic redevelopment of the property, which featured a full-height glass curtain wall replacement, lobby reconstruction, elevator modernization and the addition of a fitness center, tenant lounge, conference facility and rooftop terrace. Approximately 50,000 square feet is available for lease, according to PRP.

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Columbia Property Trust Signs 72,000 SF of Leases at Office Tower in Downtown D.C.

Abby Cox — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:44:29 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Columbia Property Trust has signed a mix of six office and restaurant leases at 1800 M Street, a recently repositioned, 565,000-square-foot office tower located in Washington, D.C.’s Central Business District. Totaling approximately 72,000 square feet, the deals include new arrivals, extensions, an expansion and two renewals. Boutique law firm Wilkinson Barker signed an eight-year extension for its 33,971-square-foot office; an unnamed communications and public affairs firm signed a 6,288-square-foot expansion and an eight-year extension, where its footprint will grow to 15,061 square feet; the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) signed a nine-year renewal for 9,574 square feet; and the American Academy of Family Physicians signed a new 10-year lease for 9,658 square feet to relocate its former office from the nearby 1133 Connecticut Avenue office building this fall. In addition to office tenants, Columbia has signed Sorn Thai (4,095 square feet) and Italian restaurant Sorella on the ground floor. Over the past two years, the landlord has secured more than 242,000 square feet in leases, bringing 1800 M Street to 83 percent occupied. Columbia also recently renovated the building’s conference facility, lounge, rooftop terrace, lobby and concourse level. Tenants were represented by agents…

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Garfield Investments, Broad Creek Capital Buy Office Building in D.C., Plan $10M Renovation

John Nelson — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:19:03 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A partnership between Garfield Investments and Broad Creek Capital has purchased 1667 K Street NW, a nearly 200,000-square-foot office building overlooking Farragut Square in Washington, D.C. The undisclosed seller sold the property to the partnership for $26.2 million. Andrew Weir of JLL brokered the transaction. The new ownership has selected Seth Benhard of JLL to lease the office building. JLL will also provide property management services. Garfield plans to invest approximately $10 million in capital improvements at 1667 K Street NW, which will includes installing an amenity floor on the top level.

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Cushman & Wakefield Arranges $56.6M Refinancing of Luxury Multifamily Community in D.C.

Abby Cox — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:25:36 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged a $56.6 million loan to refinance The Ellington, a 190-unit luxury multifamily property located at 1301 U St. in Washington, D.C. John Alascio, Alex Hernandez, Marshall Scallan, Meredith Crawford and Will Wohlgemuth of Cushman & Wakefield secured the financing through New York Life Investors on behalf of the borrower, an affiliate of Atlanta-based Jamestown LP. Spanning nine stories tall, The Ellington comprises a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments. Amenities include a fitness center, yoga studio, recreation room, coworking lounge, rooftop dog park, pet wash station, landscaped rooftop terrace and bike storage, along with 192 parking spaces. The site also includes more than 16,000 square feet of retail space, which is currently 93 percent leased to tenants including Street Markets, Roaming Rooster, 354 Restaurant and Eatopia Eatery. Since acquiring the property in 2018, Jamestown has invested more than $10.7 million in capital improvements, including upgrades to unit interiors, common areas and building systems.

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NMHC Survey: Builders, Developers Optimistic About Long-Term Multifamily Construction Activity

John Nelson — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:58:13 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Multifamily developers and construction firms surveyed by the NMHC are optimistic about long-term multifamily construction conditions. According to results of the June 2026 NMHC Quarterly Survey of Apartment Construction & Development Activity, 46 percent of respondents expect conditions to improve (or easier to build) over the next six to 12 months compared to 14 percent of survey takers who expect conditions to worsen. The rest of the respondents either chose conditions to remain the same (35 percent) or “don’t know” (5 percent). The optimism from the second-quarter survey could be in part due to the availability of financing. Fifty-one percent of survey takers expect equity to become more available (compared to 10 percent expecting equity to become less available) over the next six to 12 months, and 28 percent expecting debt financing to become more available (compared to 7 percent expecting debt financing to become less available). While the survey takers were overall hopeful, they are wary of rising construction costs. A majority of respondents (51 percent) expect material costs to rise in line with inflation over the next six to 12 months, while 27 percent expect material costs to increase faster than the rate of inflation.…

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BLS: U.S. Economy Adds 57,000 Jobs in June, Falling Short of Expectations

John Nelson — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:24:14 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. economy added 57,000 jobs in June, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The figure is in line with the +36,000 monthly jobs added on average over the past 12 months but well short of May’s job total — which the BLS downwardly revised from 172,000 to 129,000 — as well as the 115,000 jobs forecasted by Dow Jones economists, according to CNBC. The BLS also revised April’s job gains from 179,000 to 148,000, making the employment in April and May combined 74,000 fewer jobs than previously reported. Additionally, the U.S. unemployment rate fell to 4.2 percent. Among employment sectors, professional and business services added the most net new jobs in June (+36,000). The industry has added 172,000 jobs since a recent low in October 2025, according to the BLS. Social assistance added 25,000 jobs in June, which is above its monthly average of 16,000 jobs over the past 12 months, while healthcare continued to add jobs (+22,000) but at a slower clip than its 12-month average (+38,000). Leisure and hospitality employment declined by 61,000 in June, which the BLS attributes to “weaker than usual seasonal hiring” in the sector. Employment showed little…

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PCCP Provides $61.3M Loan to Refinance 287-Unit Apartment Community in Washington, D.C.

Abby Cox — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:32:00 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. — PCCP has provided a $61.3 million loan to refinance Parc Riverside East, a 287-unit luxury apartment community located in the Navy Yard neighborhood of Washington, D.C. PGIM and Kennedy Wilson were the borrowers. Built in 2014, Parc Riverside East spans 13 stories and features a range of floorplans including studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom configurations. Amenities at the property include a fitness center; rooftop swimming pool with sun decks and panoramic views; courtyard spaces with lounge seating; fire pits; grills; bocce courts; a clubroom with private dining and an entertainment kitchen; a pet salon; and a lobby.

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U.S. Government Sells Historic Old Post Office Building, Former Trump Hotel in D.C.

John Nelson — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), the real estate operations arm of the federal government, has sold the Old Post Office building and former Trump hotel at 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington, D.C. The building currently operates as a 263-key Waldorf Astoria hotel. Bank BDT & MSD, the owner of the leasehold, acquired the property for $80 million, according to The Wall Street Journal. According to the GSA, the sale is part of an ongoing effort to eliminate costly properties from its asset portfolio. The GSA also recently sold the former Estes Kefauver Federal Building parking garage site in Nashville for $52 million. According to the administration, the Old Post Office Building cost taxpayers approximately $6 million per year prior to 2013, when it was converted into a hotel by the Trump Organization. Since then, the property has received more than $250 million in private-sector investment. “The GSA remains committed to solving long-term problems that exist in the federal portfolio of assets, reducing waste and delivering long-term value to the American people,” the GSA said in a press release. The Old Post Office features the renown 315-foot clock tower, which houses the Bells of Congress, and is the…

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BLS: U.S. Economy Adds 172,000 Jobs in May

Abby Cox — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:07:16 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Total nonfarm employment in the United States increased by 172,000 jobs in May, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The figure shows a slight decrease from the upwardly revised 179,000 in April, and far above the 80,000 figure expected by Dow Jones economists, according to CNBC. The unemployment rate, which sits at 4.3 percent, changed little in May. In addition, March’s number increased by 29,000, raising the total to 214,000, while April revisions increased by 64,000, lifting the final figure to 179,000. With these revisions, employment in March and April combined is 93,000 higher than previously reported. Job gains mostly occurred in leisure and hospitality, local government and healthcare. Leisure and hospitality led the way adding 70,000 jobs, well above the average monthly gain of 14,000 over the past 12 months. Food services and drinking places added 48,000 jobs. Local government employment grew by 55,000 jobs, excluding education (+44,000). The healthcare sector added 35,000 jobs in May, including gains in ambulatory health services (+26,000), home health services (+11,000) and hospitals (+6,000). Social assistance employment continued to trend upward in May (+12,000), mostly in individual and family services (+10,000). Over the past 12 months, social assistance…

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Berkadia Secures $37.6M C-PACE Loan for Outpatient Medical Facility in D.C.

Abby Cox — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:03:03 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Berkadia has secured $37.6 million in C-PACE (Commercial Property-Assessed Clean Energy) financing for 1201 Sycamore, a trophy outpatient medical and community services facility located in Washington, D.C.’s Congress Heights neighborhood. The 117,075-square-foot medical facility was completed in 2023 and is leased to firms including Whitman-Walker Health and Whitman-Walker Clinic. J Street Cos. manages the property. Brian Gould, Natalie Hershey, Patrick McGlohn, Patrick Cunningham and Hunter Wood of Berkadia arranged the 28-year loan through Nuveen Green Capital on behalf of the locally based borrowers, Redbrick LMD and Gragg Cardona Souadi. The financing supports the property’s energy efficiency, water conservation and resiliency components. DC Green Bank is the administrator of the DC PACE program.

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