MIDLOTHIAN, VA. — Newmark has negotiated a $23.1 million HUD-insured construction loan to fund the next phase of Summerfield Apartments, a multifamily complex located within the Winterfield Crossing development in Midlothian, a suburb of Richmond. Nemo Hannafin and Ed Belz of Newmark secured the financing on behalf of the landlord, an entity doing business as Summerfield Apartments LLC, in the transaction. The next phase of the Summerfield Apartments’ project will bring an additional 122 units to the Winterfield Crossing mixed-use development. The construction timeline was not disclosed.
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BIRMINGHAM, ALA. — Northmarq has arranged a $19.6 million loan for the refinancing of Market Lofts on Third, a 192-unit multifamily complex located at 2225 3rd Ave. N in Birmingham. Jesse Lemos and William Rhett of Northmarq’s Nashville Debt and Equity team arranged the 10-year Fannie Mae loan on behalf of the borrower, an entity doing business as EPT Holdings LLC. The loan features five years of interest-only payments. Originally known as Birmingham’s Municipal Market, the property has also served as a home for an automobile equipment company, bowling alley and office space. Market Lofts on Third was renovated in 2023 as a mixed-use development and now offers 140,000 square feet of living space, as well as 8,000 square feet of space dedicated for commercial use. The complex features studio, one- and two-bedroom floorplans up to 973 square feet in size, according to Apartments.com. Amenities include a rooftop deck with downtown views, a courtyard gathering space and fire pit, fitness center, laundry center, off-street parking, residential lounge, coffee bar, billiards, pet park with shampoo station and 24-hour emergency maintenance, as well as “wash, dry and fold” laundry services. Market Lofts on Third also offers furnished apartment options available through the CORT Furnishing rental …
SANDY SPRINGS, GA. — Life Time, a leading healthy lifestyle fitness brand, has opened its ninth athletic club in Atlanta in the northern suburb of Sandy Springs. Situated between the “King and Queen” office towers along the confluence of I-285 and Ga. Highway 400, Life Time Perimeter transformed the former Concourse Athletic Club into a three-story, 79,000-square-foot facility. The multimillion-dollar renovation includes eight outdoor pickleball courts, five tennis courts and a beach club-style swimming pool area. Other facilities include an expansive fitness floor with cardio equipment, resistance machines and free weights, as well as a recovery space that features water massage and cold therapy chairs. The club also offers more than 100 classes weekly, including barre, yoga and Pilates, a LifeCafe and a Kids Academy. Life Time Perimeter joins other area athletic clubs in the Atlanta submarket including Alpharetta, Sugarloaf, Johns Creek, Woodstock, Peachtree Corners, Buckhead and North Druid Hills, which opened in December 2024.
Blue Ridge Beverage Co. Relocates to 80,000 SF Build-to-Suit Industrial Facility in Rustburg, Virginia
by Abby Cox
RUSTBURG, VA. — Locally based Blue Ridge Beverage Co., a full-service wholesale beverage distributor, will move its Lynchburg division of operations to Campbell County in Rustburg with the construction of an 80,000-square-foot industrial facility. The building will house the division’s operations, sales, delivery, product inventory and administrative offices on more than 14 acres at Seneca Commerce Park, a 145,000-square-foot industrial property currently under development. The company will transfer its existing workforce from Lynchburg to the new Rustburg location.
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 …
BOCA RATON, FLA. — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has facilitated the $31.4 million sale of 1200 Corporate Place, a 137,021-square-foot, Class A office property in Boca Raton. Situated at the intersection of Glades Road and Federal Highway/U.S. Route 1, the property was originally built in 1984 and renovated in 2024 with improvements such as a modernized lobby with water feature upgrades, full parking lot resurfacing and new landscaping. The building, which sits on more than five acres, also includes a four-story central atrium lobby, two-story parking garage and a full-service café for tenants and visitors. The building was 84 percent leased at the time of sale. Douglas Mandel of IPA, along with Zach Levine and Cody Hershey of Marcus & Millichap, represented the seller, Keystone
Joint Venture Acquires Disston Plaza Shopping Center in St. Petersburg, Florida for $31.4M
by Abby Cox
ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. — A joint venture between AEW Capital Management, Mack Real Estate Group (MREG) and Soundwater Properties (SWP) has acquired Disston Plaza, a 129,150-square-foot shopping center located in St. Petersburg. The sales price was $31.4 million, according to the Tampa Bay Business Journal. This transaction marks the second acquisition for the newly formed joint venture, which targets grocery-anchored retail centers in East Coast markets with purchase prices between $10 million and $50 million. Danny Finkle and Jorge Portela of JLL represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. Publix anchors Disston Plaza, which features a mix of additional tenants including Bealls Outlet, Dollar Tree, Pet Supermarket and The UPS Store. Built in 1954, the center sits on roughly 12 acres.
Forman Capital Provides $20M Construction Loan for Redevelopment, Completion of Retail Travel Center Near Mobile, Alabama
by Abby Cox
ROBERTSDALE, ALA. — Forman Capital has provided a $20 million construction bridge loan to LV Petroleum, the largest owner and operator of TA Travel Center franchises in the United States, for the redevelopment and completion of a retail travel plaza at 27801 County Road 64 in Robertsdale. Formerly the Oasis Travel Center, the property has already been converted into a TA Travel Center with all facilities operating, except for diesel fuel sales. Situated about 27 miles east of Mobile, the 51-acre site features 26,797 square feet of retail space, including Subway and Sbarro restaurants, eight gas pumps, five diesel pumps, four diesel emission fluid pumps and parking for 100 vehicles and 220 semi-trucks. Brett Forman, Ben Jacobson, Scott Mehlman, Ty Regnier and Cam Fleury of Forman Capital internally represented the firm in the transaction. LV Petroleum operates more than 40 convenience stores and travel centers throughout the country.
RUTHER GLEN, VA. — Lingerfelt and The Davis Cos. have signed a 152,491-square-foot lease with design-build and systems integration firm M.C. Dean at Carmel Church Business Center in Ruther Glen, roughly 30 miles north of Richmond. The new lease will allow M.C. Dean to expand its production capacity, shifting more space away from onsite storage to meet the growing demand for its mission-critical products. Modular Mission Critical, M.C. Dean’s 585-acre manufacturing campus one mile northeast of Carmel Church Business Center, will serve as the hub for customizable, tested and secure modular products. Jake Servinsky and Jimmy Appich of JLL represented M.C. Dean. Graham Stoneburner and Mark Douglas of Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer represented ownership in the lease negotiations. Caramel Church Business Center, a 325,500-square-foot warehouse, was completed in 2024 through a joint venture between Lingerfelt and Boston-based Davis. ARCO Design/Build developed the facility.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Atlanta Property Group (APG) has purchased 5416 Wyoming Ave., an 80,000-square-foot infill distribution building in Charlotte. Situated in the Westinghouse industrial submarket, the facility was originally constructed in 1998 and features 18 to 21-foot clear heights, a 150-foot truck court, dock-high doors, full-building HVAC and heavy power. The facility was fully leased at the time of sale and marks APG’s second industrial acquisition in Charlotte. APG plans to invest $150 million of committed funds into existing distribution properties in the Atlanta, Charlotte, Greenville, Savannah, Nashville, Raleigh and Central Florida markets by the end of 2025.