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BLS: U.S. Economy Adds 64,000 Jobs in November but Loses 105,000 in October

by John Nelson

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. economy has added 64,000 non-farm payroll jobs in November and lost 105,000 jobs in October, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The BLS included the October figures into the November report due to complications with the federal government shutdown, which lasted for 44 days in October and early November. The bureau, which also delayed the release of the consumer price index and producer price index in October, plans to release the December jobs report on Jan. 9, 2026. The November figure was higher than the 45,000 estimate from Dow Jones economists, according to CNBC. The news outlet also reported that the economists didn’t make an official estimate for the October report but were largely anticipating a drop in employment. In addition to the delayed report, the BLS also revised downward the employment figures for August, from a loss of 4,000 jobs to -26,000, and September, from 119,000 jobs to 108,000. The U.S. unemployment rate also ticked up 20 basis points from September to 4.6 percent in November, its highest level since September 2021. Federal government employment continued to decrease in November with a loss of 6,000 jobs. This follows a decline of …

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DevelopmentHospitalitySoutheastVirginia

Shamin Hotels Breaks Ground on $160M Hilton-Branded Hotel, Conference Center in Richmond

by Abby Cox

RICHMOND, VA. — Virginia’s largest hotel owner and operator Shamin Hotels has broken ground on Hilton Richmond The Mondelle, a 270-room full-service hotel and conference center located in Chesterfield County. The $160 million project will anchor Springline at District 60, a $1 billion mixed-use development underway at the intersection of Midlothian Turnpike and Chippenham Parkway. The Mondelle will feature more than 30,000 square feet of meeting space, including a 12,600-square-foot grand ballroom. The 11-story hotel will also include a signature restaurant with outdoor dining, a second-floor indoor/outdoor executive meeting center with a biergarten, a rooftop restaurant and cocktail bar, as well as an infinity pool. Truist Bank provided construction and bond financing for the project, which represents the first full-service hotel and conference center to be constructed in the Richmond market since 2009.

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AlabamaDevelopmentSoutheastStudent Housing

Landmark Properties, Manulife to Develop 825-Bed Student Housing Project Near Auburn University

by Abby Cox

AUBURN, ALA. — A joint venture between Landmark Properties and Manulife Investment Management has acquired a 3.3-acre development site at 141 Wright St. near Auburn University in Alabama. The partnership will soon break ground on The Mark Auburn, an 825-bed student housing community that is expected for completion in fall 2028. The mid-rise development will offer 329 fully furnished units in studio through five-bedroom floorplans. Amenities will include a clubhouse, rooftop swimming pool, Jumbotron, fitness center, sports simulator, study lounge, café, computer labs and grilling areas and fire pits. The community will also offer 853 parking spaces alongside bicycle/scooter storage. The development team for the project includes Peninsula Investments, BKV Group and Landmark Construction.

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DevelopmentMultifamilySoutheastTennessee

Trinitas Ventures, Millstone to Deliver 320-Unit Multifamily Community Near Knoxville, Tennessee

by Abby Cox

FARRAGUT, TENN. — Indiana-based Trinitas Ventures and Millstone have plans to deliver Laster Farms at Turkey Creek, a 320-unit multifamily community located in the Knoxville suburb of Farragut. Millstone will serve as the general contractor for the project. The $80 million development will comprise 240 apartments and 80 townhomes with one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans. Amenities at the complex will include a clubhouse, fitness center, resort-style swimming pool, golf simulator, outdoor lounge areas and entertainment lawns. Monthly rental rates are expected to range from $1,800 to $2,800.

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BCP, Crow Holdings Recapitalize 423,852 SF Industrial Campus in Whitsett, North Carolina

by Abby Cox

WHITSETT, N.C. —  A joint venture between Buchanan Capital Partners (BCP) and Crow Holdings Development has recapitalized a two-building industrial campus located in Whitsett, a city near Greensboro in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region. The 423,852-square-foot project, dubbed Rock Creek Center, will be situated in close proximity to the $14 billion Toyota battery manufacturing campus and the $860 million Food Lion Distribution Center. In addition, the project is within an unnamed mixed-use park that includes tenants such as Amazon, FedEx, Duke Energy, Lenovo, Ralph Lauren and American Express. Developed by Crow Holdings, the campus will feature two 211,926-square-foot buildings, with each featuring 32-foot clear heights, 2,500 square feet of office space, 38 dock doors, two drive-in doors and 205-foot truck courts, as well as about 255 car parking spaces. Completion of the project is scheduled for 2027. Rock Creek Center marks BCP’s first joint venture with Crow Holdings. ARCO Murray will serve as general contractor, while the North Carolina division of Crow Holdings’ industrial team will manage the complex. Dodson Schenck and Will Henderson of CBRE will lead leasing efforts.

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University of Miami Signs 42,000 SF Office Lease at Flagler Station for UHealth

by Abby Cox

MIAMI — The University of Miami has signed a 42,000-square-foot office lease at Building 1300 at Flagler Station in Miami. The university signed a 10-year lease for the space, and will occupy nearly one-third of the building for its healthcare system (UHealth) offices. The long-term lease deal also includes building-top signage for the university, which will elevate visibility for the brand. The University of Miami is expected to move into its new space in the second quarter of 2026. Building 1300 at Flagler Station spans four stories and features flexible floor plates and amenities including a fitness center, outdoor seating area and a meeting room. Hamilton Development originally acquired Building 1300 earlier this year as part of its acquisition of a 24.4-acre site at Flagler Station. Cameron Tallon of CBRE represented Hamilton Development in the lease negotiations.

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Steady Amid Constraints: The Greater New Orleans Industrial Market

by John Nelson

The Greater New Orleans industrial real estate market in 2025 is characterized by steady but cautious demand, where a persistent lack of new supply continues to limit product availability and constrain tenant options despite a user base that shows signs of wanting to grow. While local prospects for business are good, tenants seem to be keeping a wary eye on national economic trends. Interest rates have increased borrowing costs, prompting tenants to delay expansions and relocations as they navigate tighter budgets. Decision making is further slowed by uncertainty surrounding potential tariffs and their possible effects on material costs that could ripple through supply chains. High insurance premiums in a region affected by hurricanes force operators to reallocate funds from growth initiatives to coverage. Construction costs remain elevated; combined with a scarcity of viable development sites, speculative builds are extremely rare, which keeps inventory tight. These headwinds, some of which should sound familiar in other markets around the country, have slowed deal velocity, though there are projects in the works that can build momentum in South Louisiana. The $1.8 billion Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) in St. Bernard Parish, a public-private partnership with Ports America and Terminal Investment Ltd., begins construction in …

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Joint Venture Purchases 13-Story Office Tower in Tampa’s Westshore Neighborhood

by Abby Cox

TAMPA, FLA. — A joint venture between Enverra Real Estate Partners and a New York City-based family office has acquired 1 North Dale Mabry, a 13-story, 260,000-square-foot office tower in the Westshore submarket of Tampa. The seller and sales price were not disclosed, but Business Observer Florida reports that Bridge Investment sold the property in a short-sale for $40 million, roughly five years after acquiring the property for $56.5 million. The office property offers floor-to-ceiling windows, a fitness center, conference facility and a renovated lobby. Additionally, 1 North Dale Mabry is home to various tenants such as Travelers Insurance, Marsh & McLennan Agency, Rissman Law Firm, Ideal Image and PCL Construction. Atlanta-based Enverra plans to invest $4 million to elevate the property with a coffee bar, landscaped outdoor terrace and upgrades to the current fitness center, conference facilities and other common areas.

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AcquisitionsMultifamilyNorth CarolinaSoutheast

LaRock Capital Partners Buys 101-Unit Apartment Community in Hickory, North Carolina

by Abby Cox

HICKORY, N.C. — Ashburn, Va.-based LaRock Capital Partners has acquired 29 North Apartments, a 101-unit community located in Hickory, about 58 miles north of Charlotte. Delivered in 2013, the complex offers one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans, ranging in size from 715 to 1,308 square feet, according to Apartments.com. Amenities include a resort-style swimming pool, fitness center, clubhouse with coworking spaces and a pet park. LaRock Capital has selected Greensboro, N.C.-based Burkely Communities to serve as the new property manager at 29 North. William Lawson of BWE originated acquisition financing on behalf of LaRock Capital. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.

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Bradford Allen Acquires 193-Room TownePlace Suites Hotel in Nashville

by Abby Cox

NASHVILLE, TENN. — Bradford Allen has acquired TownePlace Suites Nashville Midtown, a 193-room hotel located near Vanderbilt University in Nashville’s Midtown neighborhood. Opened in 2021, the 10-story hotel features a fitness center, onsite parking, meeting space and a rooftop lounge with grilling stations. The hotel’s studio guest suites also offer full kitchens and oversized living, work and sleep areas. Additionally, a convenience store and the hotel’s 60-seat restaurant and bar are located adjacent to the fifth-floor sky lobby. The first floor also includes two retail spaces, which are leased to Subway and Takumi, a Japanese restaurant scheduled to open in first-quarter 2026. Ron Danko and James Maher of CBRE represented the seller, 3H Group, in the transaction. The sales price was not disclosed.

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