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Cleeman Realty Brokers Sale of Food Lion-Anchored Shopping Center in King, North Carolina

John Nelson — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:53:07 +0000

KING, N.C. — Miami-based Cleeman Realty Group has brokered the sale of Mountain View Plaza, a 44,000-square-foot shopping center in King, about 16 miles northwest of Winston-Salem, N.C. Food Lion has anchored the 9.9-acre property since 2005. Other tenants include a Mexican restaurant, hibachi restaurant, barbershop, nail salon and a pet groomer. The seller, an unnamed family ownership group, sold the property to a group of private investors completing a 1031 exchange. Jeremy Scheer and Sara Shulman of Cleeman Realty represented both the buyer and the seller in the transaction. The sales price was not disclosed.

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CBRE Negotiates Sale of 198,424 SF Office Building in Morrisville, North Carolina

John Nelson — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:44:26 +0000

MORRISVILLE, N.C. — CBRE has negotiated the sale of Forty540 II, a 198,424-square-foot, five-story office building located at 710 Slater Road in Morrisville, about 14 miles northwest of Raleigh. Patrick Gildea, Matt Smith, Ben Kilgore and Chandler Hawkins of CBRE represented the seller, FCP, in the transaction. The buyer and sales price were not disclosed. Delivered in 2021 near the intersection of I-40 and I-540, Forty540 II was 94.6 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including Renesas, N-Able and Synopsys. Amenities include a rooftop sky lounge, fitness center, conference and collaboration areas and outdoor patio space. CBRE’s Brad Corsmeier and Ed Pulliam were the property’s previous leasing agents. The duo signed Renesas to a nearly 90,000-square-foot lease at Forty540 II in May 2023.

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Raleigh-Durham’s Multifamily Market Is Normalizing Following Several Quarters of Softness

John Nelson — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:18:00 +0000

The Raleigh-Durham region continues to be one of the premier pockets of growth in the Southeast, thanks to robust employment opportunities and a steady pipeline of renters graduating from area schools including Duke University, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University. Multifamily developers have been more than eager to help satiate the demand for housing in the area in recent years. According to Yardi Matrix, the Raleigh-Durham region had nearly 14,500 apartments deliver in 2024. The research platform also reported that approximately 8,600 more units came on line in the first three quarters of 2025, which represents a 4.2 percent growth rate compared to the market’s existing inventory. Like many of its peer markets in the Sun Belt, the Raleigh-Durham region is working its way through the excess supply, which is extending the lease-up period for newer properties. “For projects delivered in late 2023 into early 2024, absorption has slowed compared to historical norms,” says Lisa Narducci-Nix, director of business and property development at Drucker + Falk. Southeast Real Estate Business recently caught up with Narducci-Nix to discuss the health of the Raleigh-Durham apartment market, as well as larger operational trends. The following is an edited interview:…

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K&L Gates Relocates Research Triangle Park Office to Horseshoe at Hub RTP

Abby Cox — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:42:04 +0000

DURHAM, N.C. — Global law firm K&L Gates LLP has relocated its newest Durham office in Research Triangle Park to Horseshoe at Hub RTP, a 157,500-square-foot mixed-use development located at 3151 Elion Drive. In late 2026, the firm will move into a 20,000-square-foot office on the fourth floor at Horseshoe. Don Shupe of CBRE represented K&L Gates, while Patti Autry and Hillman Duncan of JLL represented the landlord, Charlotte-based White Point Partners, in the lease negotiations. Horseshoe at Hub, which serves at the central gathering point for the 100-acre Hub RTP development, features a five-story office building with two single-story retail/restaurant pavilions, along with 16 acres of greenspace and trails. Horseshoe currently has 78,000 square feet of office space and 10,000 square feet of retail space available for lease.

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Corning to Develop Manufacturing Facility in Hickory, North Carolina as Part of $6B Meta Deal

John Nelson — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:53:32 +0000

HICKORY, N.C. — Corning Inc. has announced plans to develop a new optical cable manufacturing facility in Hickory, about 58 miles northwest of Charlotte. The new plant is part of the New York-based tech manufacturing firm’s multi-year, up to $6 billion agreement with Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. Meta will serve as the anchor client of the manufacturing facility. The agreement will help accelerate the build-out of advanced data centers to support Meta’s various apps and technologies, including its Llama AI platform. Under the agreement, Corning will supply Meta with “its newest innovations in optical fiber, cable and connectivity solutions.” The new factory and increased investment in Corning’s existing North Carolina footprint are expected to create 5,000 new jobs, including scientists, engineers and production teams. The initiative is expected to increase Corning’s employment in North Carolina by 15 to 20 percent. Back in October, Corning acquired 32.9 acres in Trivium Corporate Center, a 378-acre business park in Hickory, and agreed to invest $170 million to $267.9 million and create 132 jobs at the park.

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Partnership Breaks Ground on 194,232 SF Industrial Facility in Charlotte

John Nelson — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:32:48 +0000

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A partnership between Iconic Equities, Shoreline Capital, Overlook Ventures and LaSalle Investment Management has broken ground on Pineville Distribution Center, a 194,232-square-foot industrial facility in Charlotte’s Southwest submarket. The property is located on 15 acres at 10203 Pineville Distribution St. The ownership has tapped Bradley Dunn and Bill Wood of Trinity Partners to lease Pineville Distribution Center. The co-developers plan to deliver the facility in mid-to-late 2026. Physical features of the project were not released.

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John Deere to Open Two New Industrial Facilities in Indiana, North Carolina

Hayden Spiess — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:42:00 +0000

HEBRON, IND. AND KERNERSVILLE, N.C. — Agricultural and construction machinery company John Deere (NYSE: DE) plans to open two new industrial facilities in the United States. The developments include a distribution center near Hebron, Ind., and a manufacturing campus in Kernersville, N.C. John Deere recently broke ground on the 234-acre Indiana facility, which is designed to streamline operations and ensure timely delivery of equipment and parts. John Deere plans to invest $125 million to equip and development the 1.2 million-square-foot project, which is situated just off I-65. According to the company, the project is expected to create roughly 150 jobs in the state. John Deere also operates its primary North American parts distribution center in the Midwest region in Milan, Ill. That facility has been in operation since 1973 and employs roughly 1,200 people. In Kernersville, a new $70 million manufacturing center will produce excavators for the construction market, assuming production activity that was previously conducted in Japan. The campus total approximately 400,000 square feet and will employ more than 150 people. “We are excited to bring this new facility to our Kernersville campus and to be part of the region’s thriving manufacturing community,” said Ryan Campbell, president of worldwide…

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Tishman Speyer Acquires 244-Unit Apartment Community in Raleigh

John Nelson — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:09:36 +0000

RALEIGH, N.C. — Tishman Speyer has acquired The Maggie, a 244-unit apartment community located at 401 Oberlin Road in Raleigh’s Village district. The property is situated on 2.8 acres adjacent to North Carolina State University. William Yowell, Kevin Kempf, Don Hoffman and Tai Cohen of CBRE brokered the transaction. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. Built in 2014, The Maggie features a unit mix ranging from studios to three bedrooms, as well as 9,000 square feet of street-level retail space. Amenities include a fitness center, outdoor saltwater pool, business center, lounge, golf simulator and a game room.

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Foundry, Principal Asset Management to Break Ground on 237,000 SF Industrial Development Near Charlotte

Abby Cox — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:02:00 +0000

UNION COUNTY, N.C. — A partnership between Foundry Commercial and Principal Asset Management has closed on the land purchase in Union County for 74 Junction, a two-building, industrial development. Construction is slated to begin in the coming months, with delivery scheduled for the third quarter. The project team will consist of Edifice (general contractor), 9G Studio (architect) and Thomas & Hutton (civil engineer). Located roughly 30 miles southeast of Charlotte, the facility will include two rear-load industrial buildings totaling more than 237,000 square feet. Both buildings, which will measure 120,000 square feet and 117,000 square feet, will feature 32-foot clear heights and modern specifications aligned with current market requirements that will accommodate a range of light industrial, distribution and service-oriented tenants.

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FCP Sells 365-Unit Multifamily Community in Raleigh

Abby Cox — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:36:32 +0000

RALEIGH, N.C. — FCP has sold The Pointe at Midtown, a 365-unit, garden-style apartment community located at 901 Navaho Drive in Raleigh, near the North Hills mixed-use development in the city’s Midtown district. The Pointe at Midtown offers two- and three-bedroom apartments ranging in size from 858 to 1,190 square feet, according to Apartments.com. Amenities include a swimming pool, basketball court, shaded playground, two clothes care centers and a package locker system. Hunter Barron, Teddy Hobbs, Ryan Gavigan, Ben Bury and Woody Flythe of JLL represented FCP in the transaction. The sales price and buyer were not disclosed.

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Blackstone to Invest $475M for Automated Distribution Center in North Carolina’s Triad

John Nelson — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:28:50 +0000

BURLINGTON, N.C. — Funds managed by Blackstone Credit & Insurance will invest $475 million to construct a highly automated grocery distribution center in Burlington, a city in North Carolina’s Triad region near Greensboro. The Blackstone affiliate purchased the 196-acre site for $46 million, according to Triad Business Journal. The company leased the site to Ahold Delhaize USA, the U.S. arm of global grocer Ahold Delhaize that operates the Food Lion, Giant Food and Stop & Shop grocery chains. Under the triple-net lease agreement, Blackstone Credit & Insurance will own the facility and fund 100 percent of the construction costs, while Ahold Delhaize USA will occupy the facility for the long-term with an option to purchase the site in the future. Construction of the new facility is expected to begin in the first quarter , with plans for the distribution center to be fully operational by 2029 and employ over 500 Ahold Delhaize associates.

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Dwight Mortgage Trust Provides $88.4M in Loans for Three Southeast Multifamily Assets

John Nelson — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:15:54 +0000

TUSCALOOSA, ALA. AND FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Dwight Mortgage Trust, the affiliate REIT of Dwight Capital, has closed two loans totaling $88.4 million for the refinancing of three apartment communities in the Southeast. The properties include Mosaic Apartments, a 456-unit community in Tuscaloosa, and two complexes in Fayetteville totaling 312 units: Britt Lake and Woodland Village. Moshe Feiner of Sevenstone Capital worked along with Andrew Tichy of Dwight Mortgage Trust to arrange the five-year, fixed-rate loans on behalf of the borrowers, private high-net-worth investors that used the loan proceeds to refinance existing debt, cover transaction costs and fund interest reserves.

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JLL Arranges Sale of 376-Bed Student Housing Community Near North Carolina State University

John Nelson — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:07:48 +0000

RALEIGH, N.C. — JLL has arranged the sale of Live on Hillsborough, a 376-bed student housing community located near the North Carolina State University (NC State) campus in Raleigh. Teddy Leatherman, Scott Clifton, Kevin Kazlow and Alex Nordlinger of JLL represented the sellers, TPG Angelo Gordon and Horizon Realty Advisors, in the disposition. The buyer and terms of the transaction were not released. Built between 2013 and 2019, the community offers 203 fully furnished units in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, coffee bar, resort-style pool, outdoor lounge spaces and barbecue grills.

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Crescent Sells New 173,280 SF Industrial Facility in Greensboro, North Carolina

Abby Cox — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:25:55 +0000

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Crescent Communities has sold AXIAL Liberty Commerce, a newly completed, 173,280-square-foot industrial facility located in Greensboro, to Hoffman & Hoffman Inc. The purchase price was $23.5 million, according to the Triad Business Journal. Jason Ofsanko and Jordan Mitchell of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller in the transaction. Partners for the industrial project included First Horizon (lender), Bolton & Menk (civil engineering), Crescent Communities Construction (general contractor), DMA Architecture (architects) and Geo-Hydro Engineers (geotechnical and environmental engineering). Spanning 18 acres, AXIAL Liberty Commerce includes 2,804 square feet of office space, 171 car parking spaces, 20 trailer parking spaces, 32-foot clear heights, 47 dock-high doors and three drive-in doors.

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Reports: Fortress Investment Buys Pokemon-Anchored Manufacturing Campus Near Raleigh for $226.5M

John Nelson — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:51:50 +0000

MORRISVILLE, N.C. — Fortress Investment Group has purchased a majority of Spark LS, a 106-acre life sciences campus in the Raleigh suburb of Morrisville, for $226.5 million, according to Triad Business Journal. The sale covers six parcels, including two new advanced manufacturing facilities, totaling 80 acres. The news outlet also reported the buyer secured an acquisition loan from Bank of America totaling $111.1 million. In December, the seller, affiliates of Starwood Capital Group and Trinity Capital Advisors, signed a nearly 1.3 million-square-foot lease with Millennium Print Group for 20 years, with a 20-year renewal option. Doug Cook of Cushman & Wakefield arranged the lease. The tenant is a subsidiary of The Pokemon Co. International and produces Pokemon playing cards. The company plans to occupy more than 400,000 square feet of existing space and a new ground-up building totaling 866,000 square feet that will deliver in 2027, according to a December press release from Trinity Capital. Triad Business Journal reports that the status of the construction and upfit for Millennium Print is “unclear” in light of the ownership change.

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Johnson & Johnson to Develop Multibillion-Dollar Life Sciences Facility in Wilson, North Carolina

John Nelson — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:27:54 +0000

WILSON, N.C. — Pharmaceutical and home consumer products giant Johnson & Johnson has announced a new multibillion-dollar life sciences facility in Wilson, which sits east of the Raleigh-Durham region along I-95 in Wilson County. The new factory will focus on the production of medicines for oncology and neurological diseases. The development is expected to create up to 500 new jobs and represents the second major investment in Wilson County for Johnson & Johnson. In October 2024, the company announced a $2 billion manufacturing campus that would support 420 jobs. That facility is currently under construction, and Johnson & Johnson has begun hiring advanced manufacturing positions. Additionally, Johnson & Johnson announced last year a $2 billion biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility in nearby Holly Springs, N.C. Civic partners on the new factory in Wilson includes the North Carolina Department of Commerce, the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, the North Carolina General Assembly, the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, the North Carolina Community College System, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Wilson Community College, the BioPharma Crescent, Wilson County, the Wilson Economic Development Council and the City of Wilson.

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Crescent Sells Mixed-Use Building in Charlotte to Invesco for $58M

John Nelson — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:41:20 +0000

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Locally based developer Crescent Communities has sold Elizabeth on Seventh, a 105,000-square-foot mixed-use building in Charlotte. Atlanta-based Invesco purchased the four-story, LEED-certified property for $58 million, according to the Charlotte Business Journal. Completed in 2022, Elizabeth on Seventh is located at the intersection of East Seventh Street and North Caswell Road and offers boutique office space and 22,000 square feet of ground-level retail space. The property’s office tenants include Abry Partners, Abundant Power, Adams Beverages, Becker Morgan Group, Bowman and Brooke, Brown Brothers Harriman and Influencable. Retail and restaurant tenants include Barre3, Catalina Kitchen + Bar, Rosemont Market & Wine Bar and The Yard Milkshake Bar.

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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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Jackson-Shaw Delivers 594,300 SF First Phase of Landis Ridge Industrial Park in Central North Carolina

Abby Cox — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:17:26 +0000

LANDIS, N.C. — Texas-based real estate developer Jackson-Shaw has delivered Phase I of Landis Ridge, a 150-acre master-planned industrial park located in Landis, a central North Carolina city that sits along I-85. This is the first of two planned phases for the property, which will comprise 1.3 million square feet upon completion. The project team for Landis Ridge consists of Compatriot Capital (equity partner), Frampton Construction (general contractor), Orsborn Design Group (civil engineer), Merriman Schmitt Architects (architect) and Hartford Investment Management Co. (financing). Jay Hill, Spencer Yorke and Matthew Greer of JLL are leading leasing efforts for the development. Phase I of Landis Ridge totals 594,300 square feet and spans three speculative buildings, which include Building 1A at 1205 Ridgeview St. (202,800 square feet), Building 1B at 205 Richwater St. (121,800 square feet) and Building 2 at 1400 Ridgeview St. (269,700 square feet). All three buildings are available for lease and can accommodate users ranging in size from 33,180 to 594,300 square feet. Jackson-Shaw recently finished the clearing and grading of the remaining 58 acres, along with the construction of a stormwater control measure pond, for Phase II of Landis Ridge. The second phase will be able to accommodate build-to-suit…

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Sigmund Cos. Acquires 84,373 SF Grocery-Anchored Retail Center in Cary, North Carolina

Abby Cox — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:35:29 +0000

CARY, N.C. — The Sigmund Cos. (TSC) has acquired Millpond Village, an 84,373-square-foot grocery-anchored retail center located in Cary, a suburb of Raleigh. TSC will operate the property as part of a joint venture with a Washington, D.C.-based institutional partner. Anchored by Publix, Millpond Village features other national tenants such as Dollar General and Starbucks. Berkeley Capital Advisors represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. CBRE will handle leasing at Millpond Village, while Cushman & Wakefield will provide management services.

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