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Gilbane Breaks Ground on 655-Bed Student Housing Development Near University of Kentucky

by Abby Cox

LEXINGTON, KY. — Gilbane Development has broken ground on MXWL, a 655-bed student housing development near the University of Kentucky campus. Located at 201 E. Maxwell St. in Lexington, the property will offer 277 fully furnished units with bed-to-bath parity. Amenities will include a rooftop deck, game-day courtyards, fire pits, grilling stations, outdoor lounges, coworking spaces and a fitness center with a sauna. The property will also offer a 140-space underground parking garage, as well as covered bike storage. Construction began in June, while completion is scheduled for fall 2027. Humphreys & Partners Architects designed MXWL.

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AcquisitionsKentuckyRetailSoutheast

Boulder Group Arranges $3.7M Sale of Single-Tenant Retail Property in Louisville Leased to Chase Bank

by John Nelson

LOUISVILLE, KY. — The Boulder Group has arranged the $3.7 million sale of a single-tenant retail property located at 3600 Bardstown Road in Louisville. Chase Bank occupies the 3,176-square-foot property on a triple-net lease, which has more than 11 years remaining on the term and two five-year renewal options with built-in 10 percent rental escalations. Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the buyer, a Midwest-based institution, and the seller, a private family from the Midwest, in the transaction. Both parties requested anonymity. The Chase Bank property serves as an outparcel to a Lowe’s Home Improvement store and is situated within one mile of I-264.

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NAI Isaac Arranges 30,000 SF Lease with Baptist Health at Facility in London, Kentucky

by Abby Cox

LONDON, KY. — Lexington-based NAI Isaac has arranged a lease with Baptist Health, a not-for-profit healthcare system, at a 30,000-square-foot medical facility in London in southeast Kentucky. Adjacent to the London Women’s Care Medical Plaza, the three-story building was built in 1992 and is located at 1406 W. Fifth St. Paul Ray Smith Jr. and Zach Smith of NAI Isaac represented the landlord in the lease negotiations.

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DevelopmentIndustrialKentuckySoutheast

CRG, STAG Industrial Break Ground on 500,240 SF Facility in Shepherdsville, Kentucky

by John Nelson

SHEPHERDSVILLE, KY. — CRG and STAG Industrial have broken ground on Park Loop @ I-65, a 500,240-square-foot speculative industrial facility located at 650 Park Loop Road in Shepherdsville. The project is situated on a 42.5-acre site one mile east of I-65 and 20 miles south of Louisville, Ky. Park Loop @ I-65 will feature 40-foot clear heights, 96 dock doors, four drive-in doors, 185-foot-deep truck courts, ESFR sprinklers, LED lighting, trailer storage and parking for 310 vehicles. CRG and STAG Industrial plan to deliver the facility in early 2026. The developers have tapped Alex Grove and Doug Butcher of CBRE to market and lease the project. The design-build team includes Clayco (CRG’s parent company) and Lamar Johnson Collaborative.

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DevelopmentIndustrialKentuckySoutheast

Hunt Midwest Breaks Ground on 775,000 SF Industrial Development in Simpsonville, Kentucky

by John Nelson

SIMPSONVILLE, KY. — Kansas City-based Hunt Midwest has broken ground on the first two buildings at Simpsonville 64 Logistics Park, a 275-acre development near I-64 in metro Louisville. The first two buildings will be situated on 69 acres and feature a 270,400-square-foot, rear-load building (Building I) and a 504,440-square-foot, cross-dock facility (Building II). Building I will feature 32-foot clear heights, 27 dock-high doors (expandable up to 64), two drive-in doors, 210 car parking spaces and 80 tractor trailer parking spaces. Building II will offer 36-foot clear heights, 48 dock-high doors (expandable up to 117), four drive-in doors, 310 car parking spaces and 140 tractor trailer parking spaces. Both are tilt-up concrete panel construction with a minimum of 135-foot truck courts, 60-foot speed bays at docks, ESFR fire suppression, LED lighting and speculative office space. Both facilities will be delivered in first-quarter 2026 within 30 days of each other. The design-build team includes H2B Architects, Mindel Scott and Evans General Contractors. At full build-out, Simpsonville 64 Logistics will support up to 3.3 million square feet of industrial and commercial space. Kevin Grove, Doug Butcher and Alex Grove of CBRE are handling industrial leasing at Simpsonville 64 Logistics Park. Jody Zimmerman and …

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AcquisitionsKentuckyMixed-UseRestaurantRetailSoutheastTop Stories

Hendricks Commercial Properties Acquires Summit at Fritz Farm Mixed-Use Development in Lexington, Kentucky

by John Nelson

LEXINGTON, KY. — Hendricks Commercial Properties, a Wisconsin-based development and investment firm, has acquired The Summit at Fritz Farm, a mixed-use development in Lexington that opened in 2017. The development features a collection of more than 60 shops and restaurants that sit below modern offices and The Henry apartments. Some components of the development that were not included in the sale include the Origin Lexington hotel and a 192-unit seniors housing community, Legacy Reserve at Fritz Farm. Hendricks did not disclose the sales price or specific aspects of the acquisition beyond the commercial space. Hendricks acquired the development from a partnership between Swift Creek Real Estate Partners and Centennial Real Estate Management LLC, which has owned The Summit at Fritz Farm since acquiring the original developer, Birmingham, Ala.-based Bayer Properties, in 2022. “We are excited to add Fritz Farm to our portfolio,” says Rob Gerbitz, CEO of Hendricks Commercial Properties. “This acquisition aligns with our strategic vision of investing in high-quality, experiential mixed-use properties that serve as community hubs. We look forward to building upon the strong foundation established at Fritz Farm and continuing to enhance the experience for tenants and guests alike.” Whole Foods Market, Pottery Barn and Arhaus anchor …

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AcquisitionsKentuckySeniors HousingSoutheast

Blueprint Brokers Sale of 49-Unit Assisted Living Community in Richmond, Kentucky

by John Nelson

RICHMOND, KY. — Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors has brokered the sale of a 49-unit assisted living community located in Richmond, roughly 35 miles southeast of Lexington, Ky. A Midwest-based private equity group acquired the property, which was built in 2009, for an undisclosed price. Kyle Hallion, Connor Doherty and Ryan Kelly of Blueprint represented the seller, a New York-based owner-operator, in the transaction. Both parties requested anonymity.

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FeaturesKentuckyRestaurantSoutheastSoutheast Feature Archive

Quick-Service Restaurants Embrace Digital Transformation, AI Revolution

by John Nelson

By Casey Smallwood of SRS Real Estate Partners In today’s fiercely competitive quick-service restaurant (QSR) market, digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping how brands operate, engage with customers and create value. An industry once defined by speed and consistency is now being reshaped by data, automation and intelligent personalization. Across the country, QSRs are embracing cutting-edge technologies to improve operations, enhance the customer experience and maximize profitability. From mobile ordering apps to AI-powered drive-thru automation and predictive inventory management, these innovations are redefining the QSR business model. To stay competitive and relevant in today’s fast-changing market, franchise operators, developers and commercial real estate investors must understand and adapt to these technology-driven shifts. At the heart of this evolution is digital transformation — the integration of digital technology across all aspects of the business. In the QSR landscape, this includes everything from mobile ordering apps, digital menu boards to contactless payment systems, smart kitchen equipment and sophisticated customer relationship management (CRM) tools. Unlike full-service restaurants that emphasize ambiance and table service, QSRs succeed by offering speed, convenience and consistency. Digital transformation amplifies these core strengths, allowing operators to serve more customers faster and more accurately while also collecting and …

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Morgan Properties Acquires 11-Property Midwest Multifamily Portfolio for $501M

by Channing Hamilton

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA. — Morgan Properties has acquired a portfolio of 3,054 apartment units across 11 communities in eight states. Chicago-based Trilogy Real Estate Group was the seller in the deal, which was valued at $501 million. The communities — which are located in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma and Tennessee — were built between 1989 and 2018. Adam Doneger and Josh King of Newmark brokered the sale of 10 of the communities in the portfolio, while Walker & Dunlop brokered the sale of one property. Morgan Properties states that the firm plans to implement a value-add strategy to increase the marketability and comfort of the properties. Interior upgrades will include the installation of new flooring, appliances, cabinets and countertops, as well as smart home features. The new owner will also expand and refresh the onsite amenities. The acquisition expands Morgan Properties’ apartment holdings to more than 100,000 units across the nation. The Conshohocken-based development and investment firm now owns and operates roughly 360 communities in 22 states. “As we continue to strategically expand our national portfolio, we remain selective and opportunistic in this environment,” said Jonathan Morgan and Jason Morgan, co-presidents of Morgan Properties. “Morgan Properties has a proven …

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AcquisitionsKentuckyMultifamilySoutheast

Marcus & Millichap Negotiates $13.4M Sale of Hurstbourne Heights Apartments in Louisville

by John Nelson

LOUISVILLE, KY. — Marcus & Millichap has negotiated the $13.4 million sale of Hurstbourne Heights, an 84-unit apartment community located at 7603 Downs Farm Way in Louisville. Situated on 6.8 acres in the city’s Highview neighborhood, Hurstbourne Heights was delivered in 2019 and features one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, as well as a dog park and walking trail. The buyer, a South Carolina-based investor, assumed a HUD-insured loan as part of the transaction. Aaron Johnson and David Badgett of Marcus & Millichap’s Louisville office represented the seller, a locally based developer, and procured the buyer in the transaction. Both parties requested anonymity.

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