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WRS Breaks Ground on $1.2B Redevelopment of Lakeforest Mall in Metro D.C.

John Nelson — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

GAITHERSBURG, MD. — WRS Inc., a retail and mixed-use development firm based in Charleston, S.C., has broken ground on the $1.2 billion redevelopment of Lakeforest Mall, a 102-acre shopping mall in Gaithersburg that shuttered in 2023. Situated in the northern arch of the Washington, D.C., suburbs, the multi-phase project will transform 1.1 million square feet of obsolete retail space and parking lots into a walkable “mini-city” that will be master-planned on a grid of walkable streets and public amenities. “This is more than just a construction project; it is the rebirth of a community anchor,” says Kevin Rogers, principal of WRS. “We are proud to deliver a project that honors the legacy of Lakeforest while looking firmly toward the future of Gaithersburg.” Hallmarks of the new mixed-use village will include: Phase I of the redevelopment’s infrastructure, which comprises demolition of the mall, installation of storm drain systems and establishment of road networks on the site, is now underway. WRS plans to begin vertical construction on the first residential and retail blocks of the development shortly after these initiatives are complete. WRS began purchasing Lakeforest Mall beginning in 2019. In 2022, the firm obtained acquisition and construction financing from PCCP for the…

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Atlas Hill, Centennial Sign Four New Tenants and Expand Lululemon at Annapolis Mall

Abby Cox — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:58:27 +0000

ANNAPOLIS, MD. — Atlas Hill RE and Centennial have signed five new tenants at Annapolis Mall, a 1.6 million-square-foot super-regional shopping center located in Annapolis, approximately 30 miles east of Washington, D.C. Aéropostale is scheduled to open in June and POP MART plans to open this fall. Abercrombie & Fitch will open its doors in November, while beauty and lifestyle retailer Miss A will debut one of its first 100 stores in the country this year. Existing tenant lululemon is nearly doubling its size, relocating to a new 5,575-square-foot space in 2027. Atlas Hill RE owns and leases Annapolis Mall alongside managing partner Centennial. Annapolis Mall features more than 200 retailers and restaurants such as Macy’s, Apple, Crate & Barrel, H&M, Michael Kors, Tumi, Urban Outfitters, Free People, Foot Locker, Zara, Maggiano’s and The Cheesecake Factory, as well as a 12-screen AMC Theatres location. Centennial and Atlas Hill RE acquired Annapolis Mall in 2024.

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Mid-Atlantic Retail Market Is Experiencing Methodical Growth

John Nelson — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:40:00 +0000

Retail real estate across the Mid-Atlantic is having a moment — but it’s a disciplined one. As fundamentals remain healthy in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., the region is seeing a notably more selective approach to retail growth. Years of limited new development, zoning constraints and rising construction costs have tightened supply, pushing owners, investors and municipalities to be far more intentional about what gets built — and where. Sources interviewed for this article point to the sustained demand for well-located shopping centers, such as those anchored by strong tenants, daily-needs retailers and dense surrounding populations.“Retail today is about durability,” states Mike Castellitto, chief operating officer of Broad Reach Retail Partners. “Assets that serve essential, repeat-use visitors continue to outperform and attract both tenants and investors.” Shifting consumer preferences in VirginiaFrom Washington, D.C.’s dense suburban corridors to fast-growing secondary markets, Virginia’s retail real estate landscape remains one of the Mid-Atlantic’s steadiest performers. The Commonwealth’s strongest retail fundamentals are often seen in Northern Virginia and select regional hubs like metro Philadelphia, Virginia Beach and Richmond, where household income growth and population density create robust demand. Jim Ashby, senior vice president of the Retail Services Group at Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer,…

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Hanover, Northwestern Mutual Deliver 509,000 SF Industrial Park in Frederick, Maryland

Abby Cox — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:35:05 +0000

FREDERICK, MD. — Hanover Co. and its institutional partner Northwestern Mutual have completed construction of Frederick Airport Park, a 509,000-square-foot industrial development located in Frederick, about 44 miles northwest of Washington, D.C. Situated directly off I-70 and adjacent to Frederick Municipal Airport, Frederick Airport Park spans 37 acres and consists of two light industrial buildings featuring 36-foot clear heights. The project team included MGMA (architect), Harris Smariga (civil engineer) and Conewago (general contractor). Construction of both buildings was completed in January. Cushman & Wakefield is marketing Frederick Airport Park to potential tenants.

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Erickson Senior Living Breaks Ground on 1,000-Unit Independent Living Community in Metro Baltimore

John Nelson — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:22:29 +0000

CLARKSVILLE, MD. — Erickson Senior Living has broken ground on Oxford Hills, a new independent living community in Clarksville, roughly 30 miles southwest of downtown Baltimore. The 62-acre development is approved for more than 1,000 units upon full build-out. Amenities at the property will include multiple dining venues, under-building parking, an indoor pool, fitness center, outdoor gathering areas, classrooms and social spaces. Erickson Senior Living plans to open Oxford Hills in late 2028. Future additional phases will include assisted living and continuing care neighborhoods.

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Comstock Purchases 417-Unit Apartment Community in Rockville, Maryland

John Nelson — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:17:40 +0000

ROCKVILLE, MD. — Comstock Holding Cos. Inc. has purchased The Reed, a 417-unit apartment community located at 15955 Frederick Road in Rockville, about 21 miles north of Washington, D.C. Comstock acquired the property in a joint venture with an institutional fund advised by Benefit Street Partners, with additional capital coming from Comstock affiliate Comstock Partners LC. The seller and sales price were not disclosed, but the Washington Business Journal reports that a person familiar with the transaction stated the property traded for $110 million. NewPoint Real Estate Capital provided Freddie Mac financing and arranged equity capital for the transaction. CHCI Residential Management and ParkX Management, both affiliates of Comstock, will operate The Reed. Built in 2015, the community is adjacent to the Shady Grove Metro Station and features one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, as well as a resort-style swimming pool, fitness center with a yoga/boxing studio, clubroom, outdoor gathering spaces, multiple resident lounges and a private parking garage.

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Quest Management Obtains $75M in Acquisition Financing for Multifamily Community in Metro Baltimore

Abby Cox — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:07:16 +0000

PIKESVILLE, MD. — Stevenson, Md.-based Quest Management Group has obtained a $75 million agency loan to finance the acquisition of The Worthington Apartments, a 612-unit multifamily community located in Pikesville, roughly 15 miles northwest of Baltimore. Jonathan Zilber and Joel Chetner of Walker & Dunlop arranged the 10-year, fixed-rate, nonrecourse loan. Situated at 7900 Brookford Circle, The Worthington comprises 21 three-story residential buildings across nearly 37.5 acres. The garden-style complex features one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans ranging in size from 750 to 1,188 square feet, according to Apartments.com. Amenities include a swimming pool, playground, clubhouse, business center and a courtyard, as well as four garages.

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SRS Completes Lease-Up of 10,576 SF Retail Center in Linthicum Heights, Maryland

Abby Cox — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:00:39 +0000

LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, MD. — SRS Real Estate Partners has completed the lease-up of a newly developed, 10,576-square-foot retail center in Linthicum Heights, just south of Baltimore and immediately adjacent to the Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Situated at 1709-1713 W. Nursery Road, the retail center is now home to Paris Baguette, Buffalo Wild Wings GO (BWW GO), Sardi’s Peruvian Chicken, Tropical Smoothie Café and Jersey Mike’s Subs. Arris Noble and Rachel Callender of SRS Real Estate Partners represented the landlord, a Washington, D.C.-based private investor and developer, in the lease negotiations.

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CP Group Inks 32,000 SF of Leases at Caprock Office Campus in Bethesda, Maryland

Abby Cox — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:20:57 +0000

BETHESDA, MD. — CP Group, along with a fund managed by DRA Advisors, has inked six leases over the past six months at Caprock, a 709,313-square foot office property located in Bethesda. Totaling approximately 32,000 square feet, the deals include new arrivals, renewals and an expansion. Investment management firm FVLCRUM Partners signed an 8,196-square-foot lease to relocate its former Rockville, Md.-based office. IT services firm T-Rex Solutions renewed its 5,744-square-foot lease at the property, while consulting company Eliassen Group also signed a lease renewal for 2,523 square feet. Washington Vein Clinic expanded its footprint to 5,351 square feet, relocating to one of Caprock’s newest spec suites on the sixth floor. Constellation Software Engineering signed a 5,357-square-foot lease to complement its existing Annapolis, Md.-based office, while Avenue Wealth Management signed a lease for a new 5,357-square-foot spec suite. Tenants were represented by agents from CBRE, Cresa, TTA, Cushman & Wakefield and JLL. Bernie McCarthy, Amanda Davis, Danny Sheridan and Patrick Hall of JLL represented the landlord in all transactions. Formerly known as Democracy Center, CapRock is a three-building, 10-acre campus that comprises two nine-story towers and one 15-story tower. CP Group recently completed renovations at Caprock’s 6903 building, including the rollout of…

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Federal Realty Acquires Shopping Center in Rockville, Maryland for $72.3M

John Nelson — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:26:16 +0000

ROCKVILLE, MD. — Federal Realty Investment Trust, a retail REIT based in North Bethesda, Md., has acquired Congressional North Shopping Center, a 176,000-square-foot shopping center in Rockville, for $72.3 million. The seller was not disclosed. Aldi anchors the center, which spans 12 acres and sits approximately 12 miles northwest of Washington, D.C. Additional tenants include RH Outlet, Petco and Staples. Within Montgomery County, Md., Federal Realty also owns Congressional Plaza, which is adjacent to Congressional North, as well as Federal Plaza, Montrose Crossing and Pike & Rose.

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AH Realty Trust Agrees to Sell 11-Property Multifamily Portfolio to Harbor Group for $562M

John Nelson — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

VIRGINIA BEACH AND NORFOLK, VA. — AH Realty Trust (NYSE: AHRT), a Virginia Beach-based real estate investment trust (REIT) that changed its name from Armada Hoffler two weeks ago, has agreed to sell 11 of its 14 apartment properties to Norfolk-based Harbor Group International LLC for $562 million in an all-cash transaction. The deal marks an effort by AH Realty to pivot away from the multifamily sector. Harbor Group has provided a $15 million nonrefundable deposit for the transaction, which the companies say is not contingent on financing. The portfolio sale is expected to close in mid‑2026, subject to customary closing conditions. “HGI is acquiring a strong, stable portfolio that has served our company well,” says Shawn Tibbetts, chairman, president and CEO of AH Realty Trust. “By realizing the value of these assets, AH Realty Trust is able to simplify our business, strengthen our balance sheet and continue executing our strategy with clarity and purpose.” According to multiple media outlets, including the Baltimore Business Journal, the assets in the portfolio include: AH Realty Trust will retain Smith’s Landing, a five-story, 284-unit property in Blacksburg, Va. The firm will also keep The Everly and Solis Gainesville in Gainesville, Ga., with the intention…

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MCB Signs Costco to Anchor $2.8B Viva White Oak Mixed-Use Development in Metro D.C.

John Nelson — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:38:26 +0000

SILVER SPRING, MD. — MCB Real Estate has signed Costco Wholesale to anchor Viva White Oak, a $2.8 billion mixed-use development in Maryland’s Montgomery County. Situated a little more than 12 miles northeast of Washington, D.C., Viva White Oak will span 280 acres near the headquarters of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center in Silver Spring. The 162,000-square-foot store will be the fourth Costco within a 10-mile radius of Viva White Oak, according to MCB. Viva White Oak is approved for more than 12 million square feet of mixed-use development, including 5,000 new residences, both for-sale and rental, as well as new shops, restaurants, a hotel and medical office space. Last week, the Montgomery County Council unanimously approved its first-ever Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district to advance Viva White Oak. MCB says it will use the TIF to unlock about $320 million for infrastructure. According to MCB, Viva White Oak is expected to generate more than 17,000 construction jobs, 9,000 permanent jobs and an estimated $62 million in annual revenue for Montgomery County. Phase I is expected to generate $1.2 billion in value and $33 million in annual revenue.

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Colliers Arranges $232.7M in Acquisition Financing for 1,225-Unit Multifamily Portfolio in Maryland

Abby Cox — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:38:28 +0000

SUITLAND and LARGO, MD. — Colliers has arranged 232.7 million in acquisition financing for a three-property multifamily portfolio located in Prince George County. 29th Street Capital and Willton purchased the property for an undisclosed price. Shahin Yazdi and Jonathan Lee of Colliers arranged the five-year, fixed-rate loan on behalf of the buyers. The full-term, interest-only loan features a 70 percent loan-to-purchase price. Loan proceeds reassigned existing tax increment financing (TIF) agreements associated with Allure Apollo and Aspire Apollo. Allure Apollo and Aspire Apollo are adjacent multifamily communities located in Suitland, Md., and operate as a single residential campus totaling 801 units. The properties feature a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units with a full suite of tenant amenities. Ascend Apollo, located approximately 10 miles away along I-495 near the Joint Base Andrews military facility in Largo, comprises 424 units with a similar unit mix and similar amenities such as a resort-style swimming pool with a sundeck, clubhouse, business center and fitness center, among others.

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SVN | Miller Negotiates Sale of 21 Acres at Outlets Ocean City in Coastal Maryland

John Nelson — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:46:54 +0000

OCEAN CITY, MD. — The McClellan Team at SVN | Miller Commercial Real Estate has negotiated the sale of 21 acres of land underlying Outlets Ocean City, a 200,000-square-foot outlet mall in Ocean City. The outlet mall is subject to a long-term ground lease with leasehold improvements by the new ownership. The Elliott Family sold the land to the undisclosed buyer. The new ownership group has tapped the McClellan Team and Ryan Finnegan of SVN | Miller to lease Outlets Ocean City, which has six units available for lease. According to the property’s online directory, the outlet mall’s tenant roster includes American Eagle, Carter’s, Crocs, HomeGoods, J. Crew Factory, Mione’s Pizza, Old Navy Outlet, Outback Steakhouse, Rack Room Shoes, Skechers, Sunglass Hut and Under Armour, among other brands.

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Colliers Arranges 69,408 SF Office Lease in Downtown Baltimore

John Nelson — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:45:28 +0000

BALTIMORE — Colliers has arranged a 69,408-square-foot office lease at 36 S. Charles St. in downtown Baltimore. Nathan Crowe and Katie Datin of Colliers represented the landlord, Zamir Equities, in the lease transaction. Nick Loiselle of CBRE represented the tenant, the State of Maryland. The state will utilize the space for its Supplemental Retirement Program, the Office of the People’s Counsel and the Public Service Commission. Other State of Maryland agencies that already occupy the property include the Office of Public Defender, the Department of Aging and the Department of Disabilities. The office building features an onsite fitness center, conference center, tenant lounge and 24/7 security.

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CBRE Negotiates Sale of 293,099 SF Bowie Town Center in Maryland

Abby Cox — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:48:24 +0000

BOWIE, MD. — CBRE has negotiated the sale of Bowie Town Center, a 293,099-square-foot lifestyle center in Prince George County, bordering the eastern portion of Washington, D.C. A partnership between Nile Equity Group and Community Real Estate Co. purchased the property for an undisclosed price. Ryan Sciullo, Chris Munley, Colin Behr, Casey Smith and R.J. Mirabile of CBRE’s National Retail Partners Mid-Atlantic team represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. Bowie Town Center was 86 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including Bath & Body Works, Barnes & Noble, LA Fitness, Foot Locker, Famous Footwear, Lane Bryant, Macy’s, Pandora and Starbuck’s Coffee, among others.

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IPA Negotiates Sale of 57,524 SF Shopping Center in Baltimore

John Nelson — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:56:55 +0000

BALTIMORE — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has negotiated the sale of Highlandtown Village, a 57,524-square-foot shopping center located at 3800 E. Lombard St. in Baltimore. Built in 1987, the retail center was fully leased at the time of sale to tenants including Hazlo International Foods, Dollar Tree, Baltimore Bark House, Fishtail Wine and Song’s Beauty Supplies. The average tenant occupancy at Highlandtown Village exceeds 14 years, according to IPA. David Crotts and Dean Zang of IPA represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. The buyer and sales price were also not disclosed.

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Sphere Entertainment, Peterson Plan Smaller Sphere Venue in Metro D.C. Totaling 6,000 Seats

John Nelson — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

OXON HILL, MD. — Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR), the owner and operator of the Sphere venue in Las Vegas that opened in 2023, is partnering with locally based developer Peterson Cos. for a smaller Sphere venue in National Harbor, a waterfront neighborhood in the Washington, D.C., suburb of Oxon Hill. The planned project represents the second Sphere entertainment venue in the United States and third in the world following the future Sphere’s completion in Abu Dhabi. “Our focus has always been on creating a global network of Spheres across forward-looking cities,” says James Dolan, executive chairman and CEO of Sphere Entertainment. The site for Sphere at National Harbor overlooks the Potomac River and would complement other National Harbor mainstays such as MGM National Harbor, a $1.4 billion casino that opened in 2016, Capital Wheel, Gaylord National Resort and Topgolf. The more than 300-acre National Harbor district welcomes approximately 15 million visitors nationally. At full completion, the Sphere venue will feature the Exosphere, which is the Sphere’s programmable LED exterior display, as well as 6,000 seats for concerts, immersive movie presentations and other events. The new venue’s seating volume represents about a third of the 18,600-seat capacity at the Sphere…

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Mackenzie Brokers $57.5M Sale of Normandy Shopping Center Near Baltimore

Abby Cox — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:31:19 +0000

ELLICOTT CITY, MD. — Mackenzie Commercial Real Estate Services has brokered the $57.5 million sale of Normandy Shopping Center, a 185,000-square-foot shopping center located in Ellicott city, roughly 13 miles outside Baltimore. Owen Rouse and Tom Green of MacKenzie represented the seller, an entity doing business as Normandy Venture LP, and procured the buyer, Normandy National Pike LLC. Normandy National Pike is owned by the Singh family in Ellicott City. The five-building shopping center has been owned by the Moxley family since 1961, according to the Baltimore Business Journal. Normandy Shopping Center, which spans three separate parcels on a 25-acre site, houses more than 45 tenants, including Planet Fitness, Triveni Supermarket, Pinebrook Montessori Daycare, Bank of America, High’s Dairy Store and Kelsey’s Restaurant. Additional tenants at the center include Safesplash Swim School, Uptown Cheapskate and J&J Sew N Vac. The property also features a nearly 6-acre, undeveloped lot to allow for future expansion.

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MCB Real Estate Completes Acquisition of Epic Real Estate Partners

John Nelson — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:45:52 +0000

BALTIMORE AND AUSTIN, TEXAS — MCB Real Estate, a privately held commercial real estate investment management and development firm based in Baltimore with more than $4 billion in assets under management (AUM), has completed the acquisition of Austin-based Epic Real Estate Partners. The transaction includes the operation of 15 grocery-anchored shopping centers totaling just over 2 million square feet of retail space across 10 states, with a total portfolio value exceeding $575 million, as well as the operating company encompassing 13 professionals. The assets were cumulatively 92 percent leased and occupied at the time of the merger, and the ownership structure of all property-level limited partnerships stayed intact as part of the transaction. The new AUM, which average 150,000 square feet in size, include: “The Epic Real Estate Partners portfolio, consisting of institutional-quality and high-performing grocery-anchored retail shopping centers, aligns perfectly with our existing national portfolio, while also providing a strong foothold and strategic presence into new submarkets with extremely favorable long-term growth opportunities,” says P. David Bramble, co-founder and managing partner of MCB. “We have known and respected the Epic team for years, and it was extremely important to retain the professional talent at Epic as part of this transaction,…

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