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Tariffs Are Moving the Needle for Manufacturing, Distribution Demand on the I-85 Industrial Corridor

John Nelson — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:31:00 +0000

More than seven months have passed since Liberation Day, where the Trump administration declared a sweeping package of tariffs for foreign trade partners and specific commodities, including steel and aluminum. Since the announcement in early April, there has been a boon in the amount of multibillion-dollar advanced manufacturing, life sciences, semiconductor and data center investment announcements around the country, with the markets along the I-85 Industrial Corridor being no exception. To name a few: Toyota has recently begun production at its $13.9 billion battery plant in Liberty, N.C.; Rivian broke ground on its $5 billion electric vehicle plant near Social Circle, Ga.; JetZero is planning to create 14,500 jobs for an aerospace manufacturing facility in Greensboro, N.C.; Eli Lilly is developing a $5 billion pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in the Richmond suburb of Goochland County, Va.; and Google is developing a trio of data centers in metro Richmond’s Chesterfield County. “We have incredible momentum bringing business back into the United States, which is going to drive industrial growth, particularly in the Southeast,” says Jim Anthony, CEO and founder of APG Companies. “We’re not unionized, we have lower taxes, fewer regulations and lower cost of energy, which is huge factor in site…

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Lockwood Cos. Breaks Ground on 40-Unit Affordable Seniors Housing Community in Albany, Georgia

Abby Cox — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:11:01 +0000

ALBANY, GA. — Lockwood Cos. has broken ground on Dogwood Trail Apartments II, a 40-unit affordable seniors housing community located in the South Georgia city of Albany. Construction of Dogwood Trail Apartments II is estimated to take 14 months to complete, with a scheduled opening in winter 2027. Upon completion, the senior living community will provide housing for residents age 55 and older who earn 30, 50, 60 and 70 percent of the area median income (AMI). In partnership with the Albany Housing Authority, eight units will also be set aside for residents with project-based Housing Choice Vouchers. Dogwood Trail Apartments II will offer 20 one-bedroom and 20 two-bedroom apartments with elevators. The energy-efficient project will meet National Green Building Standards and will be furnished with dishwashers and washer/dryer connections. Additionally, all units will be pre-wired for cable and high-speed internet access.

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Highline Acquires Shopping Center in Conyers, Georgia for $25.4M

John Nelson — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:11:08 +0000

CONYERS, GA. — Highline Real Estate Capital has acquired Salem Gate Market, a 177,527-square-foot shopping center located in Conyers, a southeast suburb of Atlanta in Rockdale County, for $25.4 million. Situated directly off I-20, the center’s tenant roster includes anchors Academy Sports + Outdoors and Floor & Décor. The Miami-based investor purchased Salem Gate Market from the undisclosed seller via its Highline Real Estate Fund 1, which launched in 2023 and has completed more than $350 million in acquisitions. Brad Buchanan and Jim Hamilton of JLL’s Atlanta office represented the seller in the transaction. Highline also recently sold an unanchored retail center in Conyers in a separate transaction totaling $9 million.

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Thompson Thrift to Develop 214-Unit Wrenly Apartments in Newnan, Georgia

John Nelson — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:21:11 +0000

NEWNAN, GA. — Thompson Thrift plans to develop Wrenly, a 214-unit apartment community in Newnan, a city approximately 40 miles southwest of downtown Atlanta. The Indiana-based developer expects to welcome residents by April 2027, with full completion slated for early 2028. The 29-acre community will comprise one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments within six residential buildings. Amenities will include a 24-hour fitness center, a pool with a waterfall feature, firepit with seating areas, grills, pickleball court, dog park and a business center.

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SRS Real Estate Negotiates Sales of Two Retail Properties in Georgia, South Carolina Totaling $7.6M

Abby Cox — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:47:08 +0000

CARROLLTON, GA. AND UNION, S.C. — SRS Real Estate Partners has negotiated the sales of two single-tenant retail properties in Georgia and South Carolina totaling $7.6 million. The properties include a property in Carrollton leased to Parachute Plasma and a drive-thru restaurant in Union occupied by Arby’s. Britt Raymond and Kyle Fant of SRS represented the 1031 exchange buyer, a New York City-based private investor, in the transaction. The seller was not disclosed. The first property, Parachute Plasma, sold for $5.5 million and totals 7,613 square feet of retail and medical office space. Built in 2024, Parachute Plasma operates on a new 20-year triple-net lease. The second property, a 2,364-square-foot Arby’s restaurant, was built in 2021 and was sold for roughly $2.1 million. Arby’s has approximately 16 years remaining on its absolute triple-net lease.

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Crescent Communities to Develop 303-Unit Apartment Community at North DeKalb Mall Redevelopment Project

John Nelson — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:37:52 +0000

DECATUR, GA. — Crescent Communities plans to begin construction this month on NOVEL Lulah Hills, a 303-unit apartment community in Decatur. The six-story community, which will feature nearly 40,000 square feet of retail space on the ground level, is a multifamily component within Lulah Hills, EDENS’ 78-acre mixed-use redevelopment of the former North DeKalb Mall. The apartment community will offer a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, as well as a pool with cabanas, a beer and game garden, outdoor dining spaces, flexible space for workshops and events, a craft closet, stocked dining pantry and a terrace with firepits and lounge seating. The overall Lulah Hills project, delivered over multiple phases in the coming years, will offer approximately 300,000 square feet of retail and restaurants, a Publix grocery store, 1,800 residential units and multiple green spaces. Crescent Communities plans to deliver NOVEL Lulah Hills in late 2027.

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BWE Provides $38.5M Loan for Build-to-Rent Community in Kathleen, Georgia

John Nelson — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:59:26 +0000

KATHLEEN, GA. — BWE has provided a $38.5 million loan for Encore at Beacon Place, a 252-unit build-to-rent community located at 40 Cohen Walker Drive in Kathleen, about seven miles south of Warner Robins in central Georgia. Paul Harbor and Caleb Carter of BWE’s Birmingham office originated the bridge loan on behalf of the borrower, a multifamily investment firm based in Alabama. Delivered in February 2025, Encore at Beacon Place offers a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom cottages. Amenities include a resort-style saltwater pool, pickleball court, clubhouse with a 24-hour fitness center with a fitness studio, community gathering room, business center, cyber café with complimentary Wi-Fi and a coffee bar.

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JLL Negotiates Sale of 532-Bed Student Housing Property Near Georgia Southern University

John Nelson — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:58:35 +0000

STATESBORO, GA. — JLL has negotiated the sale of Market 100, a 532-bed student housing community located at 100 Bermuda Run Road in Statesboro, less than a half-mile from the Georgia Southern University campus. RDG Student Housing, a division of Redeeming Development Group, purchased the 164-unit property from Preiss for an undisclosed price. The transaction marks the buyer’s first student housing acquisition. Teddy Leatherman, Scott Clifton and Kevin Kazlow of JLL’s student housing capital markets team represented the seller in the transaction. Jayme Nelson and Dan Kearns of JLL arranged a three-year acquisition loan through Bayview Asset Management on behalf of RDG Student Housing. Market 100 was 97 percent occupied at the time of sale. The community features a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom floorplans with bed-to-bath parity in most units. Onsite amenities include a resort-style pool, sand volleyball court, clubhouse, fitness center, computer lounge, basketball court and a billiards table.

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Forum Investment Group Buys 168-Unit Indigo Apartments in Canton, Georgia

John Nelson — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:48:17 +0000

CANTON, GA. — Denver-based Forum Investment Group has purchased The Indigo, a 168-unit apartment community located at 300 Prominence Point Parkway in Canton, a northern suburb of Atlanta in Cherokee County. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. The transaction marks Forum’s first real estate acquisition in nearly five years. Built in 2022, The Indigo features a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans ranging in size from 731 to 1,410 square feet, according to Apartments.com. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, grilling and picnic areas and onsite maintenance and package services.

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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $5.5M Sale of Retail Center on Kennesaw State University Campus in Georgia

John Nelson — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:46:55 +0000

KENNESAW, GA. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of University Point, a 12,800-square-foot retail center located on the Kennesaw State University (KSU) campus in northwest Georgia. Located at 1133 Chastain Road NW near I-75, University Point’s tenant roster includes Mellow Mushroom, Jimmy John’s, WingStop, Insomnia Cookies, Tinto’s Café, Vivint Smart Home and the U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting Office. Zach Taylor and Eric Abbott of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a private real estate owner based in Atlanta, in the transaction. The buyer was also not disclosed.

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InterFace Panel: Multifamily Operators Are Charting a Path from Oversupply to Opportunity in 2026

Abby Cox — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

ATLANTA — The multifamily market in the Southeast still prevails as one of the nation’s most dynamic real estate ventures, but one aspect in particular is casting a dark shadow — the cultivation of oversupply in the region. When the demand for housing during and after the COVID pandemic increased, developers energetically responded with an aggressive building boom. However, when new supply began to outpace demand, vacancy crept up and concern for the market became more prominent. “We put shovels in the ground and started developing — and now we’re paying for that sin,” said Greg Mark, executive managing director at Cushman & Wakefield. “Across the board, we’re just not seeing the same kind of returns.” Mark’s comments came at the operations panel during the 2025 InterFace Multifamily Southeast conference, which was held at the InterContinental Buckhead in Atlanta. Co-hosted by France Media’s InterFace Conference Group and Multifamily & Affordable Housing Business magazine, the two-day event attracted a little more than 300 attendees. Ed Wolff, CEO of Dallas-based Aerwave, moderated the panel. Editor’s note: InterFace Conference Group, a division of France Media Inc., produces networking and educational conferences for commercial real estate executives. To sign up for email announcements about specific events, visit www.interfaceconferencegroup.com/subscribe. Karen Key, Southeast…

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Atlantic Cos. Inks Three Leases at 1075 Big Shanty Office Building in Kennesaw, Georgia Totaling 65,000 SF

Abby Cox — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:16:13 +0000

KENNESAW, GA. — The Atlantic Cos. has announced that 1075 Big Shanty, a 72,633-square-foot office building in the northwest Atlanta suburb of Kennesaw, is now fully leased following three long-term lease executions totaling nearly 65,000 square feet. FEI Group, a national network of interior finishing contractors specializing in floors and cabinetry, has signed a new lease for 14,700 square feet. The Emory Clinic has also signed a new 19,840-square-foot lease at 1075 Big Shanty. Additionally, WSP, a global engineering and professional services firm, has renewed its 30,255-square-foot lease at the property. Michael Howell, Hunter Henritze and Maia Perri of Lincoln Property Co. represented the landlord in the lease negotiations. Situated near I-75 and Kennesaw State University, 1075 Big Shanty is a one-story office building that features a modern design, full-height glass, abundant natural light and outdoor seating.

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Multifamily Sellers Continue to Hold Out for Peak Pricing, Says InterFace Panel

John Nelson — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:45:00 +0000

ATLANTA — For many multifamily professionals, 2025 is a year to forget. Paul Berry, president and chief operating officer of Mesa Capital Partners, said that U.S. multifamily investment sales are on track to close out the year at $125 billion, which represents a 25 percent decline from an average pre-COVID year and a little more than a third of 2021’s total (a torrid $354 billion). Andrew Zelman, senior vice president of Southeast investments at Boston-based GID Multifamily, said that owners are doing “everything they can to hold out for a profit.” Editor’s note: InterFace Conference Group, a division of France Media Inc., produces networking and educational conferences for commercial real estate executives. To sign up for email announcements about specific events, visit www.interfaceconferencegroup.com/subscribe. “As simplistic as this is, sellers will avoid transacting at less than peak values at any cost,” said Zelman, who added that owners are essentially kicking the can down the road by recapitalizing their assets or stopping and starting the marketing process if their pricing expectations aren’t being met. Zelman’s comments came during the opening panel on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the 2025 InterFace Multifamily Southeast conference, which was held at the InterContinental Buckhead in Atlanta. Co-hosted…

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CBRE Arranges Sale of 3 MSF Industrial Portfolio Across Eight States for ACRE

Abby Cox — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:41:00 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — CBRE has arranged the sale of a 20-property last-mile distribution and light-manufacturing industrial portfolio across eight states. New York City-based Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp. (NYSE: ACRE) acquired the portfolio, which spans more than 3 million square feet. Brian Fiumara led CBRE’s National Partners team in marketing the portfolio and representing the undisclosed seller in the transaction. The CBRE team also procured the buyer. The properties include: The industrial portfolio consists of well-maintained industrial buildings ranging in size from 16,000 to 500,000 square feet, while average occupancy across the properties currently sits at 95 percent. “The acquisition by Ares allows the company to expand its existing portfolio with a critical mass of light industrial and well-located last-mile assets in major population centers with access to key distribution infrastructure,” says Fiumara. ACRE is a real estate investment trust (REIT) managed by Ares Commercial Real Estate Management LLC, a subsidiary of Ares Management Corp., which manages approximately $596 billion of assets. ACRE’s stock price closed on Thursday, Dec. 4 at $5.15 per share, down from $6.98 a year ago, a nearly 26 percent decline. — Abby Cox

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Atlas Opens 192-Unit Hawkins Apartments in Chamblee, Georgia

John Nelson — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:06:01 +0000

CHAMBLEE, GA. — Atlas Real Estate Partners has opened The Hawkins, a 192-unit apartment community located at 3311 Hood Ave. in Chamblee, a northeast suburb of Atlanta. The property is situated adjacent to DeKalb-Peachtree Airport and is currently 63 percent occupied. The project team included FIDES Development, New South Construction, Nelson Architects and Banko Design, and Greystar is providing property management services. The Hawkins offers a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom residences, with monthly rental rates ranging from $1,558 to $3,069, according to Apartments.com. Amenities include a sky lounge overlooking the airport, coworking spaces, an indoor/outdoor fitness center, resort-style swimming pool and dog spa facilities. The Hawkins will eventually feature ground-floor retail space and a grab-and-go market, according to Atlas.

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Investcorp Acquires 2.6 MSF Industrial Portfolio for $400M

Hayden Spiess — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:50:00 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — Global alternative investment firm Investcorp has completed the $400 million acquisition of an industrial portfolio located in markets across the Eastern and Western United States. The seller was not disclosed. Totaling 2.6 million square feet, the portfolio comprises 35 buildings across seven markets. Properties in the portfolio include a 76,000-square-foot, two-building portfolio in Philadelphia; a 44,000-square-foot building in New Jersey; 92,000 square feet across two buildings on Long Island; a 1.3 million-square-foot logistics portfolio in Sacramento, Calif.; 156,000 square feet across two buildings in Tampa, Fla.; a 115,000-square-foot, three-building portfolio in South Florida; and a 12-building, 814,000-square-foot portfolio on Atlanta’s north side. Average occupancy across the portfolio was at 97 percent as of October. According to Green Street Advisors, each of the seven markets associated with the portfolio saw strong demand growth in the industrial sector during the third quarter of 2025. The firm noted that new supply in these markets makes up less than 1.3 percent of current inventory. “Despite shifting trade dynamics and supply chain disruptions across the country, the U.S. industrial sector has retained its foundational strength,” says Herb Myers, global head of real assets at Investcorp. “This is particularly true for these and similar…

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Transwestern Acquires Development Site Near Port of Savannah, Plans 528,560 SF Industrial Development

John Nelson — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:25:05 +0000

RINCON, GA. — Transwestern Development Co., along with joint venture partner Transwestern Investment Group, has purchased a 30.7-acre site in Effingham County on behalf of a separately managed account. The ownership group plans to develop two Class A industrial buildings on the site, which is situated within North Gate Industrial Park. The project will include a 240,560-square-foot rear-load building and a 288,000-square-foot front-load building, each designed with 36-foot clear heights, ESFR systems, dock-high doors, multiple points of ingress and egress, 2,500 square foot office suites and ample car parking and onsite trailer storage. Situated near the intersection of Ga. Highway 21 and Old Augusta Road in Rincon, the development will provide direct access to interstates 95 and 16 and offer drayage routes from the Garden City Terminal at the Port of Savannah. The project team includes The Conlan Co., Randall-Paulson Architects and Kern & Co. JLL will provide leasing services. Transwestern plans to begin construction before the end of the year and complete the shell of the two buildings by year-end 2026.

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Dwight Mortgage Trust Provides $41M Refinancing for Augusta Apartment Community

John Nelson — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:03:42 +0000

AUGUSTA, GA. — Dwight Mortgage Trust, an affiliate REIT of Dwight Capital, has provided a $41 million loan for the refinancing of Pointe Grand Reservation Way, a newly constructed, 264-unit apartment community located at 255 Reservation Way in Augusta. Josh Hoffman and Jonathan Pomper of Dwight Mortgage Trust originated the loan for the borrower, Winter Park, Fla.-based Hillpointe. The loan will refinance existing debt, fund an interest reserve, cover transaction costs and return built-up equity accumulated during construction. Pointe Grand Reservation Way features a clubhouse, resort-style pool, business center, fitness center, firepit, picnic area and electric vehicle charging stations.

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Lee & Associates Negotiates Sale of 335,613 SF Industrial Facility in Metro Atlanta

Abby Cox — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:02:00 +0000

DOUGLASVILLE, GA. — Lee & Associates has negotiated the sale of a 335,613-square-foot industrial facility located at 7555 Wood Road in the Atlanta suburb of Douglasville. The property features modern construction elements, high clear heights, multiple dock positions and functional warehouse space that can accommodate a variety of industrial users. The asset’s location also provides direct access to I-20 and I-285, as well as various regional transportation networks. Approximately 27,917 square feet of the facility is now available for lease. Billy Snowden of Lee & Associates represented the buyer in the transaction. Both the buyer and seller requested anonymity.

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Atlanta Multifamily Market: Signs of a Recovery After a Sharp Downturn

John Nelson — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:35:00 +0000

Atlanta’s multifamily market has been in a slump that would even make Braves fans wince. After peaking with record-breaking sales in 2021, volumes slid as borrowing costs climbed and supply piled up. But just like any good ballclub, the fundamentals matter, and the data suggests momentum is quietly building for a 2026 comeback season. Sales volume trends According to research from CoStar Group, institutional multifamily sales in Atlanta (transactions of $50 million or more) peaked in 2021 at $12.8 billion, driven by record pricing, historically low borrowing costs and robust rent growth. Since then, record supply, rising expenses and a sharp increase in borrowing costs have pushed sales volumes down by more than 70 percent, averaging just $3.5 billion annually over the past three years. While the broader U.S. economy has surged since 2022 — the S&P 500 has climbed 45 percent since fourth-quarter 2022 — commercial real estate has been searching for its bottom. Data now suggests that Atlanta has reached this inflection point, and history indicates increased activity and rising values in the years ahead. Parallels to the GFC Looking back at the global financial crisis (GFC) provides valuable context. The chart above (inflation-adjusted using Real Capital Analytics’…

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