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MBA: Commercial, Multifamily Borrowing Increased 52 Percent in First-Quarter 2026

by John Nelson

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Commercial and multifamily mortgage loan originations were 52 percent higher in the first quarter of 2026 compared to first-quarter 2025, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Quarterly Survey of Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Bankers Originations. First-quarter production falls in line with the organization’s 2026 forecast made in February that commercial and multifamily loan originations this year would increase by 27 percent compared to 2025. Among capital sources, the dollar volume of loans originated for investor-driven lenders increased by 133 percent year-over-year in the first quarter. There was also an 80 percent increase in loans for depositories (i.e. banks and credit unions); a 38 percent increase in government-sponsored enterprises (i.e. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac); and a 9 percent increase in life company loans. There was also a14 percent decline in commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) loans compared to a year ago. “The most notable increase was the 80 percent rise in depository lending, driven in part by the large volume of bank-held loans maturing this year and the need to refinance those positions,” says Reggie Booker, MBA’s associate vice president of commercial research. “The slowdown [from fourth-quarter 2025] is consistent with typical first-quarter seasonality and does not detract from …

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JLL Arranges $600M Refinancing for The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida

by Abby Cox

HOLLYWOOD, FLA. — JLL has arranged the $600 million refinancing of The Diplomat Beach Resort, a 1,000-room hospitality development located in the South Florida city of Hollywood near Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport. Kevin Davis, Mike Huth, Wyatt Krapf, Jade Lewin and Malia Buljat of JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality team arranged the floating-rate loan through JP Morgan Chase & Co. and Citibank on behalf of the borrower, a joint venture between real estate funds managed by Trinity Investments and UBS Asset Management’s Global Real Assets business. The refinancing follows a comprehensive $80 million renovation program completed by Hilton Worldwide and the ownership group to convert the property to the Signia by Hilton brand. The Diplomat Beach Resort consists of a twin-spired, 36-story tower containing hotel rooms and suites, a 15,000-square-foot spa, six restaurants and bars, multiple pools and waterfalls and approximately 200,000 square feet of integrated meeting and event space. Additionally, the property is situated on 10 acres of Atlantic Ocean beachfront that offers kayaking, paddleboarding and jet ski rentals.

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FloridaLoansMultifamilySoutheast

Dwight Capital Provides $130M HUD-Insured Refinancing for North Miami Apartment Community

by Abby Cox

NORTH MIAMI, FLA. — Dwight Capital has provided a $130 million HUD 223(f) loan for the refinancing of The Gardens Residences, a 358-unity luxury apartment building located in downtown North Miami. Keith Hoffman and Aaron Kirshtein of Dwight Capital originated the 35-year, fixed-rate loan on behalf of the borrowers, Sebastien Scemla, John Lago and Shawn Chemtov of Omega Real Estate Management Group. The loan proceeds will be used to retire an existing Dwight Mortgage Trust bridge loan, return equity to the borrower and provide a fully amortizing mortgage. This transaction marks the largest HUD loan ever closed in the state and the largest multifamily loan approved by HUD’s Southeast regional office, according to Dwight Capital. Completed in 2024, the nine-story apartment complex houses studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units that are reserved for renters earning between 80 and 120 percent of the area median income (AMI). The Gardens Residences features a mix of amenities including a swimming pool and spa, fitness center, yoga lawn, pet spa, grilling area and lounges.

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Berkadia Arranges Sale of 280-Unit Apartment Community in Virginia’s Hampton Roads Region

by Abby Cox

CHESAPEAKE, VA. — Berkadia has arranged the sale of Allure at Edinburgh, a newly delivered, 280-unit apartment community located in the Hampton Roads city of Chesapeake. Drew White, Carter Wood, Matt Straughan and Cole Carns of Berkadia represented the seller, Virginia Beach-based Venture Realty Group, in the transaction. Irvine, Calif.-based Passco Co. purchased the property for an undisclosed price. Arlington Properties will manage Allure at Edinburgh, which was delivered in two phases across 2024 and 2025 and consists of three four-story residential buildings. The community offers a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans with an average unit size of 973 square feet. Amenities include a saltwater resort-style swimming pool with a sundeck and splash pad, a clubhouse with a cybercafé, multiple resident lounges, a fitness center with yoga and children’s activity rooms, as well as a golf simulator, arcade, video game lounge, screening and media rooms, makers space, photography room, massage and meditation rooms and private conference rooms. Additional amenities include outdoor lounge areas, grilling stations, courtyards, an outdoor gaming park, bike storage, a dog park and pet spa, community-wide Wi-Fi and electric vehicle charging stations.

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Walton Global Signs Sprouts Farmers Market to Anchor Retail Center in Upper Marlboro, Maryland

by Abby Cox

UPPER MARLBORO, MD. — Walton Global has signed Sprouts Farmers Market to anchor a 140,000-square-foot retail development under construction in Upper Marlboro, about 21 miles outside of Washington, D.C. Situated within the 480-acre master-planned community of Westphalia Town Center, Sprouts Farmers Market will occupy roughly 23,000 square feet. The store is currently anticipated to open in the second half of 2028. Upon completion, the overall Westphalia Town Center will include residential neighborhoods, retail and dining, as well as community services. Heritage Partners is handling leasing for the retail component of the project.

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Benderson, The Villages to Develop 700-Acre Hospital-Anchored Campus in Central Florida

by John Nelson

THE VILLAGES, FLA. — Benderson Development, in a collaboration with The Villages, has announced plans to develop Legacy Place, a 700-acre mixed-use development in Central Florida. The project will be situated along three miles of Florida’s Turnpike near County Road 470 and Central Parkway and serve as the southern gateway to The Villages master-planned community. A new 25-acre hospital operated by Florida-based AdventHealth will anchor Legacy Place, serving communities across Sumter, Lake and Marion counties, including residents within The Villages. Construction on the 80-bed hospital, which will have emergency and surgical services, is expected to begin in 2027, with an opening projected in 2030. The Wildwood–The Villages metropolitan area has been among the fastest-growing in the country, with population rising by nearly 20 percent over the past four years. “This region is growing quickly, and that kind of growth brings both opportunity and responsibility,” says Rob Deininger, CEO of AdventHealth’s East Florida division. “We’re planning for what families will need not just today, but years from now, making sure the medical infrastructure keeps pace. This will strengthen how people receive care across the region, helping connect care and reduce the need for travel.” At full build-out, Legacy Place will feature 3 …

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Baltimore Industrial Recalibration: Driven by New Supply and Selective Leasing

by John Nelson

Baltimore’s industrial market entered the first quarter of 2026 in what some are describing as a correctional rather than a contractional phase, with CoStar Group recently characterizing the market as undergoing a “sharp correction” driven by rising vacancy, elevated supply and slower leasing activity.  Vacancy reports vary but the rate is hovering at approximately 9.7 percent as leasing teams worked to absorb approximately 3.2 million square feet of new deliveries over the past 12 months. Trailing absorption is negative at approximately 2.4 million square feet, reflecting a slowdown rather than a disappearance of demand, according to CoStar. New development pipelines remain active at 2.1 million square feet and new starts are moderating, signaling that developers are adjusting to conditions. In recent years, a series of events in Baltimore City made headlines and positioned the region in the worst possible way, and “Charm City” remains misunderstood in the minds of outsiders through the lens of these news articles. But, earlier this year, a substantial influx of institutional capital turned heads when making a decisive bet on the greater metropolitan area.  A joint venture between Camber Real Estate Partners and PGIM Real Estate acquired a seven-building infill industrial portfolio at a 5.75 …

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Frampton Completes First Phase of 1.5 MSF Race Track Logistics Pompano Industrial Park in South Florida

by Abby Cox

POMPANO BEACH, FLA. — Frampton Construction has completed the first phase of Race Track Logistics Pompano, a 1.5 million-square-foot industrial development underway in Pompano Beach. Developed by Boston-based Rockpoint Group and designed by Ware Malcomb, Phase I of the project included the vertical construction of four buildings totaling 620,738 square feet. The 87-acre site is situated within the master plan of The Pomp, a $2 billion, 223-acre mixed-use campus that is anchored by the Harrah’s Pompano Beach Casino, Topgolf. Race Track Logistics Pompano features two-story glass storefronts, specialized exterior design elements, expansive landscaping and a TPO roofing system. The LEED-certified project, which is now welcoming its first tenants, offers a mix of custom spaces and speculative office suites that support a range of logistics and distribution users. CBRE is handling leasing for the development.

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Colliers Brokers $35M Sale of Five-Property Mixed-Use Portfolio on Florida’s Space Coast  

by Abby Cox

MELBOURNE, FLA. — Colliers has brokered the $35 million sale of a five-property portfolio totaling more than 294,000 square feet of office, industrial, retail and medical office space in Melbourne, a city on Florida’s Space Coast. The portfolio, dubbed the Florida Space Coast Investment Portfolio, featured multiple transactions between August 2025 and April 2026. Melbourne Corporate Center, a 33,623-square-foot office building that is fully leased to aerospace engineering firm Aeronix, sold for $3.1 million. Hibiscus Professional Center, which sold for $2.5million, totals 26,300 square feet and is leased to National Drug Screening, Benezra Gynecology and Hanger Prosthetics. Imperial Plaza, a 107,000-square-foot office and retail center, sold for $12.2 million and is occupied by tenants such as the Department of State, FBI and DCAA, Stifel and Fiesta Azteca. Centre at Suntree, an 82,172-square-foot retail and medical property, sold for $12.3 million and is home to Premier Urgent Care, Moon Golf and Huntington Learning Center. Lastly, Rivercrest Professional Center, a 45,475-square-foot office and flex property, sold for $5 million and is occupied by Health First and Cape Canaveral Hospital. Joe Rossi and Scott Brenner of Colliers represented the undisclosed seller in all transactions. Max Ducharme of PMD Capital Management purchased Melbourne Corporate Center …

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Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of Retail Property in McDonough, Georgia Leased to Heartland Dental

by Abby Cox

MCDONOUGH, GA. — Marcus & Millichap’s Taylor McMinn Retail Group has brokered the sale of a freestanding retail property in McDonough, a southern suburb of Atlanta. Heartland Dental occupies the building, which was built in 2023, on a 10-year corporate lease that features 10 percent rent increases in the initial term and extension options. Don McMinn and Andrew Koriwchak of Taylor McMinn represented the seller, a preferred developer for Heartland Dental. The out-of-state, all-cash buyer purchased the property for an undisclosed price. Both parties requested anonymity. “Despite some challenges with the higher price point and double net lease, we sourced an all-cash 1031 exchange buyer through our national platform and buyer network,” says McMinn. “This deal is further evidence of the expanding 1031 buyer pool pursuing quality net lease assets in strong markets like Atlanta.”

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