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CHAMBLEE, GA. — Aramark Refreshments has signed a 45,000-square-foot lease at Chamblee International Logistics Park in Chamblee, roughly 15 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. Aramark Refreshments, a subsidiary of Aramark, will occupy the entirety of Building 4 at the property, which was completed in February of this year by a joint venture between Stonemont Financial Group and Seven Oaks Co. The project team included general contractor Catamount Constructors, civil engineering firm Kimley-Horn and architect Ware Malcomb. Joseph Rogers, Jamie Hargather and Riley Levitt of Wilson Hull & Neal are managing leasing at Chamblee International Logistics Park, which is now 50 percent leased, on behalf of the ownership.

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By Charlie Adams and Walker Adams of NAI Brannen Goddard Industrial real estate in Atlanta is in limbo as of the second quarter of 2024. Certain submarkets in Atlanta have been overbuilt and tenant demand with historically active users (third-party logistics, wholesale, e-commerce, etc.) has decreased in comparison to what was seen over the last four years. As a result of the space grab during COVID-19, many logistics tenants are sitting on excess inventory within their buildings. Consumer demand has cooled, increased interest rates have dampened the economy as a whole and rents have risen 14.5 percent year-over-year, according to CBRE’s most recent report. The impact of these headwinds for traditional industrial (warehouse and distribution) real estate is positive. Developers haven’t had the fundamentals allowing overbuilding to a point of hyper-supply. Industrial construction starts have been few and far between over the past 12 months, and we believe this lack of new supply will keep Atlanta’s fundamentals healthy through this limbo we’re currently experiencing. With 4 million square feet of net absorption in first-quarter 2024 and 15.9 million square feet under construction, we should see 2025 vacancy in line with current vacancy, assuming absorption continues at a similar pace. Therefore, …

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NASHVILLE, TENN. — JLL has arranged a $135 million loan for the refinancing of Cummins Station, an adaptive reuse mixed-use development in Nashville’s Gulch district spanning 408,000 square feet. JLL arranged the five-year, fixed-rate loan on behalf of the borrower, DZL Management. Located at 209 10th Ave. S, Cummins Station features creative office spaces and 46,000 square feet of retail space. According to the property website, current office tenants include DZL, Gibson Brands, Serendipity Labs, Bohler, Unlock Health, Eventbrite, Revive and Wayspring. Retailers include Gibson Garage, Morning Glory Deli, Pullman Standard and Wild Wasabi. The brick property dates back to 1906.

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NASHVILLE, TENN. — Woodfield Development has obtained a $53.7 million loan for the refinancing of Margaux Midtown, a 292-unit apartment community located in Nashville’s Midtown neighborhood. Adam Bieber and Alec Jenkins of BWE’s Washington, D.C., office arranged the senior loan through the company’s bridge program on behalf of Woodfield Development. Delivered in 2023, Margaux Midtown features a fitness center, clubroom with mini duck bowling, private yoga room, dedicated work pods, complimentary coffee, sky lounge and rooftop terrace, speakeasy with a performance stage, resort-style swimming pool and a podcast room.

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NAPLES, FLA. — Benderson Development has acquired Carillon Place, a 250,000-square-foot, open-air shopping center located at the intersection of Airport-Pulling and Pine Ridge roads in Naples. Tenants at the property, which was 92 percent leased at the time of sale, include T.J. Maxx, DSW and Walmart. The previous owner was an entity doing business as BRE DDR Carillon Place LLC, according to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. The sales price was not disclosed.

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DELRAY BEACH, FLA. — The Milestone Group has purchased Axis Delray Beach, a 488-unit, garden-style apartment community located at 1495 Spring Harbor Drive in Delray Beach, a city in South Florida’s Palm Beach County. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. Milestone plans to implement a multimillion-dollar renovation to the property’s common area amenities, landscaping and exteriors. The previous owner recently made capital improvements to Axis Delray Beach’s unit interiors.

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CARY, N.C. — Accesso has executed 30,000 square feet of leases at Weston I, a two-building office property located at 1001 Winstead Drive in Cary, a suburb of Raleigh. The deals include 12,000 square feet in new leases and 18,000 square feet in renewals. New tenants include K&A Engineering, a global engineering consultancy, and Contiem Inc., an international content management company. Hall & Burns Wealth Management LLC and Western & Southern Life Insurance Co. are two of the tenants that have renewed at Weston I. Brian Carr and Brad Corsmeier of CBRE represented Accesso in the lease transactions. Accesso cites the property’s recently renovated lobby, fitness center and tenant lounge as helping drive the recent leasing activity.

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TAMPA, FLA. — JLL has arranged the sale of 100 North Tampa, a 572,111-square-foot office tower in downtown Tampa’s central business district (CBD). At 42 stories, the high-rise is the tallest building in Tampa and was 83 percent leased at the time of sale. Hermen Rodriguez, Ike Ojala, Matthew McCormack, Robbie McEwan, Blake Koletic, Max Lescano and Hunter Smith of JLL represented the seller and procured the buyer in the transaction. Both parties requested anonymity, and the sales price was not disclosed. Amenities at 100 North Tampa include concierge service, a retail bank branch with ATMs, sundry shop, fitness center, conference rooms and a parking garage with electric vehicle charging stations and car detailing. The previous owner recently executed a $21 million renovation prior to the sale. Built in 1992, the tower has achieved LEED Gold, WiredScore Platinum and ENERGY STAR certifications, according to the property website.

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RICHMOND, VA. — Capital Square has launched a new opportunity zone fund, with plans to develop a multifamily and hospitality property at 1600 Roseneath Road in Richmond. Plans for the 2.2-acre development include 220 apartment units and 100 apartment-hotel rooms. Dubbed CSRA Opportunity Zone Fund IX LLC, the fund aims to raise $77 million in equity from accredited investors to fund the project. This marks the ninth opportunity zone fund for Capital Square and its sixth development in the Scott’s Addition neighborhood of Richmond. The unnamed property will be situated within walking distance of several restaurants, breweries and attractions, including the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Science Museum of Virginia and Virginia Museum of History and Culture.

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TAMPA, FLA. — Wingspan Development and ABC Capital Corp. have sold Jade at North Hyde Park, a 192-unit apartment community located at 608 N. Willow Road in Tampa’s North Hyde Park neighborhood. San Francisco-based Hamilton Zanze acquired the property, which is located approximately a half-mile from downtown near the University of Tampa, for an undisclosed price. The acquisition represents Hamilton Zanze’s entry into the Florida market. Matt Mitchell of Berkadia brokered the transaction. Built in 2022, Jade at North Hyde Park was 97 percent occupied at the time of sale. The property features studios, one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units ranging in size from 463 to 1,421 square feet. Select units have built-in wine storage, dual-sink vanities in the primary bathroom and/or covered balconies. In addition to amenities like a pool, coworking spaces and a pet spa, Jade also features 3,200 square feet of ground-level retail space. Tango Brew, a pet-friendly coffee and wine bar, will soon open a 1,600-square-foot eatery at Jade, with plans to offer both indoor and outdoor seating for up to 66 people, including an outdoor bar and patio as well as a water and treat station for patron’s dogs.

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