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Memphis: A World-Class Logistics Hub Positioned for Future Growth

by John Nelson

The Memphis industrial market stands at a pivotal juncture in mid-2025, navigating temporary headwinds while maintaining the fundamental strengths that have established it as one of the Southeast’s premier logistics hubs. Despite recent challenges from global trade uncertainties and tariff negotiations impacting project timelines, the market’s long-term outlook remains positive with a foundation built on unparalleled logistics infrastructure and strategic advantages. Global logistics advantage  Memphis stands as the ultimate global logistics hub, with unrivaled multimodal infrastructure creating competitive advantages few markets can match. The “FedEx effect” remains one of Memphis’ most significant economic drivers. This powerful multiplier — named for the company’s massive impact on the regional economy — has transformed Memphis into a critical node in global supply chains. With its World Hub at Memphis International Airport, FedEx connects businesses to hundreds of countries across multiple continents, processing millions of shipments while employing thousands across the region. Recent initiatives, including Network 2.0, One FedEx and the new Automated Sorting Facility at the World Hub, represent strategic investments in efficiency and integration that are likely to boost the Memphis industrial real estate market. Additionally, Memphis International Airport ranks among the busiest cargo airports in the Western Hemisphere and the second …

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DevelopmentMississippiSoutheastStudent Housing

Deven Group, Kayne Anderson Break Ground on 755-Bed Student Housing Community Near University of Mississippi

by John Nelson

OXFORD, MISS. — Development Ventures Group (Deven Group) and Kayne Anderson Real Estate have broken ground on a 755-bed student housing community located within a half-mile of the University of Mississippi’s (Ole Miss) campus. Situated on Anderson Road, the 243-unit property represents the first large-scale student housing project to be built within a mile of the Ole Miss campus since 2018. The design-build team includes BirdDog/Christa Development, Baker Barrios Architects and Montgomery Martin Contractors. BMO Bank is providing an undisclosed amount of construction financing. Set for completion in summer 2027, the unnamed community will span 370,000 square feet and offer one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units. Amenities will include a resort-style pool with cabanas, jumbotron, beach volleyball court, pickleball court, indoor/outdoor fitness center, sauna, cold plunge, private study areas, sport simulator, a yoga/spin studio, food truck court and a 3,000-square-foot events venue.

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Affordable HousingLoansMississippiSeniors HousingSoutheast

Regions Bank Provides $117.3M in Financing for Three Affordable Housing Communities in Jackson, Mississippi

by Abby Cox

JACKSON, MISS. — Regions Bank’s affordable housing group has provided a combined $117.3 million in financing to Vitus Group LLC for the acquisition and rehabilitation of three existing affordable housing communities in Jackson. The properties include Village Apartments, Commonwealth Apartments and Madonna Manor, which are now part of Jackson Trio, a collection of townhomes, garden-style apartments and a 13-story high-rise apartment building for seniors. The portfolio totals 77 buildings and 613 units, with 149 of the units dedicated to age-restricted housing for people age 62 and older. Jackson Trio will provide affordable housing to renters earning between 50 percent and 80 percent of the area median income. Regions Affordable Housing provided approximately $36.6 million in federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity, a $19.7 million bridge loan and a $61 million Fannie Mae MTEB permanent loan. The properties feature a mix of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments with various amenities, including an exercise room, onsite property management and maintenance and kitchen appliances. Two developments also include playgrounds for children, and Madonna Manor includes free lunch by the City of Jackson for senior residents.

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AcquisitionsMississippiRetailSoutheast

CBL Properties Sells 621,000 SF Promenade Shopping Center in D’Iberville, Mississippi for $83.1M

by John Nelson

D’IBERVILLE, MISS. — CBL Properties, a publicly traded owner and manager of malls and shopping centers, has sold The Promenade, a 621,000-square-foot power shopping center located in D’Iberville, roughly four miles north of Biloxi, Miss. An undisclosed investor purchased the center for $83.1 million. Built in 2009 by CBL Properties, The Promenade is anchored by national retailers including Target, Kohl’s, Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Ulta Beauty, PetSmart and Marshall’s. Restaurants at The Promenade include Chick-fil-A, Newk’s Express Café, Buffalo Wild Wings and Olive Garden. According to the Biloxi SunHerald, the Target at The Promenade was the first Target to open in southern Mississippi.

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Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 164-Unit Apartment Community Near Mississippi State University

by Abby Cox

STARKVILLE, MISS. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of The Grove Apartments, a 164-unit community located in Starkville near Mississippi State University. Originally built in 1975, the property is situated on 10 acres and features a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans ranging in size from 704 square feet to 1,028 square feet, according to ForRent.com. Amenities include laundry facilities and a dog park, as well as onsite management and maintenance. Josh Jacobs and Lloyd Escue of Marcus & Millichap marketed the property on behalf of the seller, MRKT Capital, and procured the buyer, Emerald City Associates, in the transaction. Mickey Davis was the firm’s broker of record in Mississippi.

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Cushman & Wakefield Commercial Advisors Negotiates Sale of 26,612 SF Retail Center Near Memphis

by Abby Cox

SOUTHAVEN, MISS. — Cushman & Wakefield has negotiated the sale of South Creek Collection, a 26,612-square-foot retail center located in the Memphis suburb of Southaven, roughly 14 miles south of the Tennessee border. Situated at 7090 Malco Blvd., the center was built in 1999 and sits on nearly 20 acres. Tenants at the property include Once Upon A Child, Edible Arrangements, Envy Nails and Baskin-Robbins. Landon Williams and Katie Hargett of Cushman & Wakefield Commercial Advisors represented the buyer, an entity doing business as KAG3 Southaven Real Estate LLC, in the transaction. Eric Williams of Newmark represented the seller, a company doing business as South Creek Collection LLC.

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Greystar, Ole Miss to Develop Two Residence Halls Totaling 2,700 Beds, Dining Facility

by John Nelson

OXFORD, MISS. — A public-private partnership between Greystar and the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) is set to break ground on a 2,700-bed residence hall project on the university’s campus in Oxford. The development will span two sites — one formerly occupied by Kincannon Hall and one on West Row across from the Ole Miss School of Law. The Kincannon site will be home to a 1,200-bed community with parking supported by a new parking garage, which is already under construction. The West Row site will include a 1,500-bed development with a modern dining facility and 1,500-space parking garage. The communities will offer suites and semi-suites and will be constructed in partnership with Modern Living Solutions, Greystar’s modular construction business. Sections of the buildings will be made in the Modern Living Solutions factory in Knox, Pa., and shipped to campus to be assembled onsite. To support economic development and job creation in Mississippi, Ole Miss and its partners have emphasized that over 70 percent of the onsite construction work will be available to local and regional subcontractors. The project is scheduled for completion in 2027.

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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $6.8M Sale of Two-Property Retail Center Portfolio in North Carolina, Mississippi

by John Nelson

SPRING LAKE, N.C. AND JACKSON, MISS. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $6.8 million portfolio sale of two retail properties totaling 53,000 square feet in Spring Lake and Jackson. Walmart shadow-anchors both centers. Built in 2004, Spring Lake Town Center totals 29,841 square feet and was 85 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including Dollar Tree, AT&T, GameStop, Cricket Wireless, Cato, Papa Murphy’s and OneMain Financial. The second property is a 24,069-square-foot retail center located at 4882-4898 Highway 18 W in Jackson. Tenants include Humana, It’s Fashion and Shoe Show. Zach Taylor and Eric Abbott of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a private real estate company, and procured the buyer, a private 1031 exchange investor, in the transaction. Both parties requested anonymity. Donald Gilchrist served as Marcus & Millichap’s broker of record in North Carolina, while Mickey Davis was the firm’s broker of record in Mississippi.

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AcquisitionsMississippiSoutheastStudent Housing

Morgan Stanley, Scion Acquire 2,000-Bed Student Housing Portfolio Near Ole Miss for $262M

by John Nelson

OXFORD, MISS. — A joint venture between Morgan Stanley Investment Management, through funds managed by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI), and The Scion Group has acquired a 2,000-bed student housing portfolio located near the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) campus in Oxford for $262 million. The portfolio is located within two miles of campus and includes 600 apartments, townhomes and cottages. The acquisition of College Town Oxford, a cottage-style community located on the west side of campus, closed earlier this month. The remaining acquisitions — which include a garden-style community located south of campus and four smaller properties in downtown Oxford — are expected to close in the third quarter. TSB Capital Advisors arranged financing for the acquisitions. The sellers were not disclosed.

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CrownPoint Partners Brokers $3.6M Sale of Kroger-Leased Store in Laurel, Mississippi

by John Nelson

LAUREL, MISS. — CrownPoint Partners has brokered the $3.6 million sale of a 44,046-square-foot retail property in Laurel leased to Kroger, which has operated at that location for more than 40 years. The acquisition also includes a Kroger Fuel Center. The store is located on a 4.2-acre parcel at 2340 Highway 15 N, about 31 miles north of Hattiesburg, Miss. Julius Swolsky and Shannon Bona of CrownPoint Partners represented the buyer, a subsidiary of Cincinnati-based Essential Growth Properties, in the transaction. Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, San Francisco-based Pacific Bay Investments Inc. Niko Buntich of Trinity Capital Corp. originated acquisition financing for the buyer.

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