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Pappas Properties Signs Publix to 50,000 SF Lease at Cadia Matthews Development in Metro Charlotte

by Abby Cox July 28, 2025

MATTHEWS, N.C. — Development firm Pappas Properties has executed a 50,000-square-foot lease with Publix to anchor the retail component of Cadia Matthews, an 82-acre master-planned community located in Matthews, a southeastern suburb of Charlotte. The new Publix store will feature a full-service pharmacy with a drive-thru. Construction is scheduled to begin in summer 2026 and will employ approximately 150 associates upon completion. According to The Charlotte Observer, the store is expected to open by late 2027. Along with the Publix, Cadia Matthews will feature a mix of retail and dining options, as well as a community park with a performance stage. The Morgan Cos. represented Publix Super Markets in the lease negotiations.

July 28, 2025

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Charlotte’s Office Market Shows a Shift Toward Expansion, Long-Term Leasing

by John Nelson July 28, 2025

The momentum in Charlotte’s office market continues into 2025, showcasing a strong first quarter marked by positive net absorption and a surge in multi-market tenant prospects. We are currently seeing three times as many expansions as downsizing among tenants, indicating a psychological shift among decision-makers across various industries. Despite some large vacancies affecting the overall market rate, the narrative on the ground in Charlotte is one of optimism and urgency. A few factors contribute to this trend, including companies are increasingly bringing employees back to the office, and those that overcorrected their space needs post-pandemic are reassessing their strategies. Particularly interesting is the demand for Class A office space in Charlotte, a thriving Sun Belt market. The most sought-after buildings in prime locations are nearly full, leading to reduced concessions and rising rents. This stands in stark contrast to reports of distressed assets negatively impacting modern office investments. Furthermore, the number of quality subleases are limited, and new construction is expected to come to a halt soon, particularly as remaining spaces in 110 East and Legacy Union are leased, most likely by year-end. If last year is any indication of a fundamental positive shift in the office sector, we can …

July 28, 2025

Acquisitions Industrial Leasing Activity North Carolina Southeast

JLL Brokers Sale of 250,541 SF Industrial Facility in Durham Leased to LifeScience Logistics

by Abby Cox July 25, 2025

DURHAM, N.C. — JLL Capital Markets has brokered the sale of LifeScience Logistics at Durham 85, a 250,541-square-foot industrial facility situated at 2360 Ferrell Road within Durham 85 Industrial Park. The facility, which is located 10 miles from Research Triangle Park, is fully leased by LifeScience Logistics LLC, a supply chain service provider in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. The facility features 32-foot clear heights, ESFR fire suppression and energy-efficient LED lighting throughout the property. Dave Andrews, Pete Pittroff, Michael Scarnato and Mike Lewis of JLL represented the seller, a joint venture between Scannell Properties and Manulife Investment Management, in the transaction. Mississippi-based EastGroup Properties purchased the facility for an undisclosed price.

July 25, 2025

Leasing Activity North Carolina Office Southeast

Ferncroft Capital Completes Renovations for 330 South Tryon Office Building in Uptown Charlotte

by Abby Cox July 25, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ferncroft Capital has completed several renovations at 330 South Tryon, a 65,544-square-foot boutique office building in Uptown Charlotte. The property’s refresh includes new finishes throughout the building and enhanced features in the lobby, elevator cabs and parking garage; a modernized exterior with signage opportunities for prospective tenants; and flexible floorplates to accommodate a variety of users. Home to the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, the five-story office building currently has 38,338 square feet of office space available for lease. Elizabeth McMillan, Emily Hill and Kennedy Fertitta of JLL are leading leasing efforts at the property on behalf of Ferncroft Capital.

July 25, 2025

Industrial Market Reports North Carolina Southeast Southeast Market Reports

Charlotte Industrial Market Holds Steady Amid National Slowdown

by John Nelson July 21, 2025

The Charlotte industrial market continues to display resilience in 2025, navigating a national slowdown with more stability than a lot of other markets. While economic headwinds and record supply volumes have created challenges nationally, Charlotte’s fundamentals remain anchored by consistent tenant demand, especially for Class A space under 200,000 square feet. As vacancy stabilizes and rent spreads narrow between asset classes, a clear flight to quality trend is reshaping how tenants prioritize space and make leasing decisions throughout the region. In first-quarter 2025, Charlotte recorded just over 1 million square feet of net absorption, maintaining positive momentum while absorbing the wave of speculative deliveries over the past several years. Fifty-six percent of all leases signed in the first quarter were for Class A space — the highest percentage recorded for Class A product since 2016, according to research from Avison Young. This stands out in light of the significant volume of new construction deliveries that have come on line vacant in recent years. With the rent premium between Class A and B product narrowing, tenants are increasingly seizing the opportunity to relocate into newer, more efficient facilities. The tenant-in-the-market (TIM) pipeline tells a compelling story. More than 12 million square …

July 21, 2025

Development North Carolina Office Southeast

Dole Food Selects Swinerton to Build-Out New U.S. Headquarters in Charlotte

by John Nelson July 17, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Dole Food Co. has selected Swinerton for the build-out of its new U.S. headquarters within One South, a 40-story office tower in Uptown Charlotte. Charlotte-based Redline Design Group designed Dole’s office environment, which features 57 private offices, five huddle rooms, a conference room, wellness room, café, coffee bar and several lounges with a renovated elevator lobby. Dole is moving from an office about a block away, which the Irish company has occupied since moving its U.S. operations from California in 2019. The office interior build-out at One South has begun, with completion anticipated for the fall. Dole’s office comprises the whole sixth floor (23,000 square feet), which is approximately 30 percent larger than its existing footprint. Last year, Swinerton completed the demolition of the top four floors of One South, a $1 million project encompassing 88,000 square feet.

July 17, 2025

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As New Supply Levels Off, Charlotte’s Multifamily Market Regains Momentum

by John Nelson July 14, 2025

Charlotte’s multifamily market is turning a corner after a once-in-a-generation supply wave that introduced 19,000 new apartments into the metro area in 2024. While rent growth will be muted for most of the year as the market continues to absorb the new supply, the dynamic will shift toward the end of 2025, putting landlords back in the driver’s seat. Record-low new apartment starts this year, combined with steady population growth and an economic climate that favors renting over owning will boost leasing activity in the second half of the year — and may even produce rent growth for the first time since 2022. Fundamentals in play Like many other Sun Belt cities, Charlotte has been on a joyride of growth stemming from in-migration since the COVID-19 pandemic. The city’s population expanded 2.2 percent between 2023 and 2024, making it one of the fastest-growing markets in the Southeast. Another 56,000 new residents are expected to move in by the end of the year, according to research from Berkadia. The long-term forecast for population growth is even rosier: the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance forecasts the metro population will surge by 50 percent over the next 25 years, driving demand for housing. Tariff …

July 14, 2025

Acquisitions North Carolina Retail Southeast

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $2M Sale of Retail Property in Franklin, North Carolina Leased to Aspen Dental

by John Nelson July 10, 2025

FRANKLIN, N.C. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the nearly $2 million sale of a single-tenant retail property located at 1370 Siler Road in Franklin, a city in western North Carolina near the Georgia border. Built in 2022 and shadow-anchored by Walmart, the property is net-leased to Aspen Dental, which is occupying the store on a 10-year corporate lease. Don McMinn and Andrew Koriwchak of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller in the transaction. Kevin Smith Sr. and Brandon Sherrill of Marcus & Millichap represented the buyer. Both parties are privately based real estate investors that requested anonymity. Donald Gilchrist, Marcus & Millichap’s broker of record in North Carolina, assisted in the sale. “This transaction highlights continued investor confidence in essential healthcare retail, particularly in premier tertiary markets like Franklin,” says McMinn. “Net-leased dental assets with strong corporate backing remain highly sought after, even as broader market dynamics evolve.”

July 10, 2025

Leasing Activity Life Sciences North Carolina Southeast

Liquidia Signs 70,000 SF Life Sciences Lease at Pathway Triangle in Morrisville, North Carolina

by John Nelson July 9, 2025

MORRISVILLE, N.C. — Liquidia Corp., a publicly traded biopharmaceutical firm specializing in therapies for those suffering from rare cardiopulmonary diseases, has signed an approximately 70,000-square-foot lease in North Carolina’s Research Triangle region. The company will occupy space at Building 1 at Pathway Triangle, a 1 million-square-foot life sciences development located at 1000 Science Drive in Morrisville, less than three miles from Raleigh-Durham International Airport and 11 miles northwest of North Carolina State University. King Street Properties, the landlord and developer of Pathway Triangle, recently broke ground on an amenity center on the campus called The Junction, which will feature meeting rooms, conference space, a fitness center and dining options. Liquidia Corp. recently received FDA approval for YUTREPIA, the company’s trademarked treprostinil inhalation powder. The locally based firm will begin operating at Pathway Triangle in 2026.

July 9, 2025

Development Loans Multifamily North Carolina Southeast

ATCO Obtains $66M Refinancing for Kinship Apartments in North Charlotte

by John Nelson July 8, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — ATCO Properties & Management has obtained a $66 million loan for the refinancing of Kinship, a newly built, 301-unit apartment community in Charlotte. The property is the first multifamily component to come on line at Camp North End, a 76-acre adaptive reuse development on the north end of Charlotte. Mark Gallinaro of WelcomeLend arranged the three-year bridge loan from Benefit Street Partners. Kinship was 35 percent occupied at the time of the loan closing. The property features studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments with some live-work floorplans and fully furnished corporate housing options. Amenities include work-from-home office spaces, an outdoor pool and lounge area, gas grills and fire pits, fitness center, communal kitchen, conference room, bike storage, rideshare spots, a parking garage and a shared rooftop space. Greystar operates Kinship on behalf of ATCO.

July 8, 2025

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