FALLS CHURCH, VA. — Federal Realty Investment Trust has sold Barcroft Plaza, a 113,173-square-foot shopping center located in Falls Church, roughly 10 miles west of Washington, D.C. Jordan Lex and Danny Naughton of JLL represented the seller in the $58 million transaction. Chris Knight and Evan Parker, also with JLL, secured a five-year, $35.9 million acquisition loan through Bank of America on behalf of the buyer, 11North Partners. Harris Teeter anchors Barcroft Plaza, which spans nearly 10 acres. Other tenants at the property include Starbucks Coffee, Bank of America and 7-Eleven, as well as recent additions like Honeygrow, Taco Zocalo and Playful Pack. Originally constructed in 1960 and renovated from 2017 to 2019, Barcroft Plaza was 96 percent occupied at the time of sale.
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JLL Income Property Trust Receives $49M Loan for UPS-Occupied Distribution Facility Near Louisville
by Abby Cox
SHEPHERDSVILLE, KY. — JLL Income Property Trust has received a $49 million mortgage loan for Louisville Logistics Center, a 1 million-square-foot distribution facility located in Shepherdsville, a southern suburb of Louisville. The facility was fully leased at the time of financing to UPS Supply Chain Solutions. The loan features a five-year term with a 5.28 percent interest rate. The lender was not disclosed. JLL Income Property Trust acquired Louisville Logistics Center in 2023. The property features 40-foot clear heights and 110 dock-high doors.
Columbia’s Industrial Market Is Establishing Itself as a Major Player in the Southeast
by John Nelson
Columbia’s industrial market is evolving into a competitive contender in the Southeast, with only a low 4.7 percent vacancy rate. The Scout Motors manufacturing project is a huge win for Richland County and the Midlands and will bring back the iconic Scout SUV (and pick-up truck). The 4,000 jobs on 1,600 acres is greatly anticipated. South Carolina was the fastest growing state in 2024, according to U-Haul, and near the top in 2025, with no signs of slowing. Columbia is in the middle of this steady growth with its central location as an excellent logistics hub with I-20, I-77 and I-26 and less than two hours from the Port of Charleston. Growing inventory The Columbia industrial market now contains approximately 81 million square feet of inventory, reflecting steady expansion over recent years. Despite being smaller than major logistics markets, Columbia stands out due to its active construction pipeline, with nearly 4 million square feet under development as of late 2025. This represents one of the highest development ratios among comparable secondary markets, signaling strong investor confidence and long-term growth expectations. Much of this new supply is concentrated in: • Build-to-suit logistics facilities • Large-scale speculative distribution centers • Advanced manufacturing …
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Total nonfarm employment in the United States increased by 172,000 jobs in May, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The figure shows a slight decrease from the upwardly revised 179,000 in April, and far above the 80,000 figure expected by Dow Jones economists, according to CNBC. The unemployment rate, which sits at 4.3 percent, changed little in May. In addition, March’s number increased by 29,000, raising the total to 214,000, while April revisions increased by 64,000, lifting the final figure to 179,000. With these revisions, employment in March and April combined is 93,000 higher than previously reported. Job gains mostly occurred in leisure and hospitality, local government and healthcare. Leisure and hospitality led the way adding 70,000 jobs, well above the average monthly gain of 14,000 over the past 12 months. Food services and drinking places added 48,000 jobs. Local government employment grew by 55,000 jobs, excluding education (+44,000). The healthcare sector added 35,000 jobs in May, including gains in ambulatory health services (+26,000), home health services (+11,000) and hospitals (+6,000). Social assistance employment continued to trend upward in May (+12,000), mostly in individual and family services (+10,000). Over the past 12 months, social assistance …
BETHESDA, MD. — Walker & Dunlop has arranged $223 million in bridge financing for five multifamily properties in North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida totaling 1,345 units. Walker Layne, Austin Sneed and Tyler Evenson of Walker & Dunlop secured the loans through multiple undisclosed debt funds. The borrower was Madison Capital Group. The portfolio includes:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Berkadia has secured $37.6 million in C-PACE (Commercial Property-Assessed Clean Energy) financing for 1201 Sycamore, a trophy outpatient medical and community services facility located in Washington, D.C.’s Congress Heights neighborhood. The 117,075-square-foot medical facility was completed in 2023 and is leased to firms including Whitman-Walker Health and Whitman-Walker Clinic. J Street Cos. manages the property. Brian Gould, Natalie Hershey, Patrick McGlohn, Patrick Cunningham and Hunter Wood of Berkadia arranged the 28-year loan through Nuveen Green Capital on behalf of the locally based borrowers, Redbrick LMD and Gragg Cardona Souadi. The financing supports the property’s energy efficiency, water conservation and resiliency components. DC Green Bank is the administrator of the DC PACE program.
Brennan Investment Group Acquires 202,000 SF Manufacturing Facility Near Knoxville, Tennessee
by Abby Cox
VONORE, TENN. — Brennan Investment Group has acquired a 202,000-square-foot manufacturing facility located in the East Tennessee city of Vonore, about 35 miles south of Knoxville. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. The facility is fully leased to Commercial Vehicle Group (CVG), a global manufacturer of commercial vehicle systems, under a new 20-year absolute net lease. The facility is one of two seating manufacturing plants operated by CVG in the United States. Situated on roughly 42 acres, the property offers access to I-75, I-40, McGhee Tyson Airport and the Port of Tellico.
NEWPORT, KY. — Newmark has brokered the sale of Newport Pavilion, a 332,309-square-foot shopping center in Newport, a Kentucky city situated across the Ohio River from downtown Cincinnati. Newport Pavilion is co-anchored by Kroger and Target and was fully leased at the time of sale to tenants including Dick’s Sporting Goods, T.J. Maxx, Michael’s, Ulta Beauty, Chipotle Mexican Grill and PetSmart. The property sits on 55 acres and benefits from a long-term PILOT agreement through 2037. Conor Lalor, Kyle Minter, Keely Polczynski, James Sharp V and Brian Schneiderman of Newmark represented the seller, The Ranier Cos., in the transaction. The buyer and sales price were not disclosed.
ADAIRSVILLE, GA. — JLL has arranged a 691,667-square-foot, full-building lease at International Commerce Center, an industrial facility located northwest of Atlanta in Adairsville. The tenant is Pactra USA Inc., a third-party logistics firm and the U.S. subsidiary of South Korean company Pactra. Ben Pridemore and Ryan Hoyt of JLL represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. Matt Wirth and Scott Plomgren of BroadPoint Partners represented the landlord, Houston-based Welcome Group. International Commerce Center features 40-foot clear heights, 124 dock-high doors, four drive-in doors, 190-foot truck courts, 388 auto parking spaces and 254 trailer parking spaces. The property includes proximity to the I-75 corridor and the Appalachian Regional Port.
MEMPHIS, TENN. — Red Oak Capital Holdings has provided a $7.7 million loan for the acquisition and repositioning of Valley Forge Apartments, a 229-unit multifamily community located at 176 Hillview Ave. in Memphis. Valley Forge features 26 garden-style buildings comprising 171 two-bedroom units, 57 three-bedroom apartments and one one-bedroom unit across 15 acres. The property was 95.6 percent occupied at the time of financing. The borrower, I Real Estate and Allstate Property Management, plans to carry out repairs, capital improvements and security upgrades on the property. Red Oak Capital’s Stratos Athanassiades, Thomas Gorski and James Myatt originated the loan on behalf of the borrower. The loan carries an initial 18-month term and a loan-to-stabilized value of 71.9 percent.