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Coldwell Banker Brokers $3.4M Sale of Multifamily Development Site in Charlotte

by John Nelson

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Coldwell Banker Commercial Realty has brokered the $3.4 million sale of a 3.4-acre, multifamily-zoned parcel at 5703-5707 N. Tryon St. in Charlotte. The buyer, The Annex Group, plans to develop a 200-unit affordable housing community on the site. Capital partners for the project include City of Charlotte, Bank of America and the North Carolina Housing Financing Authority (NCHFA). The construction timeline was not released. Ryan Pilsy of Coldwell Banker represented the land seller, an entity doing business as Kilbros3 LLC, in the transaction. Annex Group was represented internally by Joy Skidmore and Ryan Clark.

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Charlotte Reigns Supreme as the ‘Queen of Retail’ in the Carolinas

by John Nelson

Charlotte: “The Queen City” named after Queen Charlotte, wife of George III, has been on a tear post-COVID with new and expanding retail concepts. Vacancy rates have hovered under 4 percent the last few years, with little signs of changing , according to research from Institutional Property Advisors (IPA). Much of that vacancy has occurred in less desirable markets, or in junior and big-box bankruptcies (JOANN, Big Lots, Party City, etc.) that are being snatched up as quickly as they become vacant. Tenants are desperate and clamoring for new locations to keep up with the strong residential growth (24,000+ new residents in the city limits in 2024 and 46,000 in the CSA), making charlotte the 14th largest city in the country, and 19th-largest CSA in terms of overall population. This factor combined with unemployment hovering in the low 4 percent range, plus household income growth has called for desperate measures to ID new space or weakness in the market. We as local experts have seen a slight uptick, over the past 12 months, in some “shadow inventory.” This occurring when an existing retailer or restaurant might be struggling with sales, or in partial default, and the landlord has the opportunity …

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AcquisitionsGeorgiaIndustrialSoutheast

JLL Negotiates Sale of 1 MSF Distribution Center in Rincon, Georgia Leased to NFI

by John Nelson

RINCON, GA. — JLL has negotiated the sale of NFI Distribution Center Savannah, a 1 million-square-foot distribution facility located at 1200 Logistics Parkway in Rincon. The distribution center is fully leased to National Distribution Centers LLC, a major subsidiary of New Jersey-based supply chains solutions provider NFI Industries. Britton Burdette, John Huguenard, Dennis Mitchell, Jim Freeman and Maggie Dominguez of JLL represented the seller, a joint venture between Becknell Industrial and Goldman Sachs Alternatives, in the transaction. Stockbridge purchased the Class A facility for an undisclosed price. Situated within Old Augusta Commerce Center, the cross-dock property is situated 10.7 miles from the Port of Savannah’s Garden City Terminal and within five miles of I-95. The property was completed in 2022 and features 40-foot clear heights, 190-foot truck courts, 270 trailer parking spaces (expandable to 307) and 102 dock levelers.

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GBT Realty Breaks Ground on Sprouts-Anchored Shopping Center in Metro Orlando

by John Nelson

CLERMONT, FLA. — GBT Realty Corp. has broken ground on Hammock Ridge Commons, a 30,500-square-foot shopping center located in Clermont, approximately 25 miles east of Orlando. An entity doing business as Shoppes at Hammock Ridge Crossing LLC sold the original 3.7-acre land parcel to the Brentwood, Tenn.-based developer for $2.5 million. A 23,273-square-foot Sprouts Farmers Market will anchor Hammock Ridge Commons, which will be the first store in Lake County for the Arizona-based specialty grocer. Additional tenants will include a dentist and nail salon, and roughly 1,700 square feet of inline space is still available for lease at the center. The general contractor, J. Raymond Construction Corp., plans to deliver Hammock Ridge Commons in spring 2026. 

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AcquisitionsKentuckyRetailSoutheast

Boulder Group Arranges $3.7M Sale of Single-Tenant Retail Property in Louisville Leased to Chase Bank

by John Nelson

LOUISVILLE, KY. — The Boulder Group has arranged the $3.7 million sale of a single-tenant retail property located at 3600 Bardstown Road in Louisville. Chase Bank occupies the 3,176-square-foot property on a triple-net lease, which has more than 11 years remaining on the term and two five-year renewal options with built-in 10 percent rental escalations. Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the buyer, a Midwest-based institution, and the seller, a private family from the Midwest, in the transaction. Both parties requested anonymity. The Chase Bank property serves as an outparcel to a Lowe’s Home Improvement store and is situated within one mile of I-264.

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SRS Brokers $3M Sale of D.C. Restaurant Leased to Pupatella Neapolitan Pizza

by John Nelson

WASHINGTON, D.C. — SRS Real Estate Partners has brokered the nearly $3 million sale of a restaurant property located at 301 Massachusetts Ave. in Washington, D.C.’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. Pupatella Neapolitan Pizza has occupied the 4,154-square-foot restaurant since fall 2024 on a triple-net lease. Rick Fernandez and Andrew Fallon of SRS represented the seller, a private owner based in New York City, in the transaction. The buyer was a local private investor. Both parties requested anonymity. Sandy Spring Bank provided an undisclosed amount of acquisition financing to the buyer. The restaurant was recently renovated and features 1,500 square feet of outdoor patio space.

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U.S. Economy Adds 147,000 Jobs in June, Surpassing Expectations from Economists

by John Nelson

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. economy added 147,000 jobs in June, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The monthly figure surpasses the estimated 110,000 jobs by Dow Jones economists, according to CNBC. The total also contrasts ADP’s report yesterday that the private sector lost 33,000 jobs in June, which CNBC reported was a surprise to economists who were forecasting an increase of 100,000 jobs. While surpassing expectations, the June total is on target with the average 146,000 jobs added over the prior 12 months, according to the BLS. The leading employment sector this past month was government, which added 73,000 jobs. State governments added 47,000 jobs, mostly in education (+40,000), and local governments added 23,000 jobs. Job losses continued at the federal level as 7,000 jobs were lost in June. Other sectors that saw job gains in June included healthcare (+39,000) and social assistance (+19,000). Employment changed little in most other fields, including construction, manufacturing, retail trade, transportation and warehousing, professional and business services and leisure and hospitality. The BLS also reported that the unemployment rate changed little at 4.1 percent, which marks 13 consecutive months where the unemployment rate has landed between 4 and 4.2 percent. …

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Mapletree Sells 1.8 MSF Industrial Portfolio to Faropoint for $328M

by John Nelson

SINGAPORE AND NEW YORK CITY — Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd., a global real estate investment and management firm based in Singapore, has sold a 1.8 million-square-foot industrial portfolio to New York City-based Faropoint for $328 million. The transaction represents Faropoint’s largest acquisition to date and Mapletree’s first major U.S. warehouse disposition. The portfolio, which Mapletree held under a closed-end private fund launched in 2019, comprises 30 shallow-bay warehouse buildings spread across Florida (14), Georgia (7), New Jersey (5), Texas (3) and Pennsylvania (1). John Huguenard and Trent Agnew of JLL represented Mapletree in the transaction. Mapletree has owned and managed more than 70 million square feet of industrial assets in the United States since entering the country in 2014.

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Town Lane Acquires Industrial Portfolio in Raleigh-Durham Region for $261M

by John Nelson

RALEIGH, N.C. — Town Lane, a newly formed real estate management firm based in New York City, has acquired a 2.7 million-square-foot portfolio of infill, shallow-bay industrial facilities spread across six individual parks in the Raleigh-Durham region. Corebridge Real Estate Investors and Equus Capital Partners sold the portfolio, which includes nearly 40 acres at three of the parks that is available for future development. The sales price was not disclosed, but multiple media outlets report the portfolio traded for $261 million. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP served as legal counsel to Town Lane, while Goodwin Proctor represented Corebridge and Equus. Eastdil Secured brokered the sale. Equus will retain a minority stake in the portfolio and its affiliate, BPG Management, will continue to operate the parks. The previous ownership executed more than 2 million square feet of new, expanded and renewed leases at the portfolio over the past four years, according to Corebridge.

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Gilbane, Palm Beach Atlantic University to Break Ground on $240M Residence Hall Project

by John Nelson

WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. — A public-private partnership between Gilbane and Palm Beach Atlantic University is set to break ground on a $240 million residence hall project on the university’s campus in downtown West Palm Beach. The 25-story tower will span 319,000 square feet and offer 990 beds across 275 units upon completion, which is scheduled for August 2027. The development will also feature a 28,000-square-foot dining hall, 14,000-square-foot fitness center, 704-space parking garage and a student recreation center. Shared amenities will include a game lounge, study areas and wellness and social lounges. The community will also offer 230 bike and e-bike stalls. Gilbane will lead design, construction and financing for the project. The development team includes Cube 3, Urban Design Studio, Shutts & Bowen and Kimley-Horn. The project has been approved by the Palm Beach County Board of Commissioners and will be funded through bonds issued by Palm Beach County. Construction is scheduled to begin this summer.

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