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HIC Land Breaks Ground on $300M Master-Planned Development in Hardeeville, South Carolina

by John Nelson November 3, 2025

HARDEEVILLE, S.C. — HIC Land has begun construction on Carolina Station, a $300 million master-planned development in Hardeeville, about 17 miles north of Savannah, Ga. Situated along U.S. Highway 278, the project will span 2,600 acres in the state’s Lowcountry region. HIC Land, which originally acquired the historic Morgan tract for $36 million, has partnered with homebuilder D.R. Horton for the development of an undisclosed number of single-family homes within the campus. Carolina Station will also feature more than 650 multifamily units and 95 acres of commercial space, including shops, restaurants and service retailers. D.R. Horton has committed to invest $8 million to improve the intersection at U.S. Highway 278 and John Smith Road as part of the Carolina Station master plan. The construction timeline of the multi-phase development was not released.

November 3, 2025

Development Retail Southeast Virginia

IKEA to Open 110,000 SF Store in Chantilly, Retailer’s Third Location in Virginia

by John Nelson November 3, 2025

CHANTILLY, VA. — IKEA U.S. has announced plans to open a nearly 110,000-square-foot store in Chantilly, making it the Swedish retailer’s third location in Virginia. Set to open in spring 2026, the new store will be located at 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center Drive, about 28 miles west of Washington, D.C. IKEA says that the store will feature its popular fully furnished room settings and display more than 7,700 products, with more than 4,400 products available for immediate takeaway, including home furnishing accessories and approximately 500 smaller furniture items. The store will also offer free in-store pick-up for online orders, as well as its famous in-store restaurant and a central planning area where shoppers can get design consultation from an IKEA staff member. In addition to the Chantilly store, the retailer recently announced a new 93,000-square-foot IKEA store coming to Webster, Texas, as well as its second store coming to Manhattan.

November 3, 2025

Affordable Housing Florida Loans Multifamily Southeast

Berkadia Provides $17.8M Agency Refinancing for Apartment Community in Miami

by John Nelson November 3, 2025

MIAMI — Berkadia has arranged a $17.8 million Fannie Mae loan for the refinancing of RAM Miami River North, a 96-unit apartment community in the Little Havana area of Miami. The borrower, Rental Asset Management (RAM), acquired the property in 2022, the same year it was developed. Mitch Sinberg, Scott Wadler, Brad Williamson, Matt Robbins and Hugo Hernandez of Berkadia’s Miami office originated the loan on behalf of RAM, an Oakland Park, Fla.-based multifamily owner and operator. Berkadia also arranged the original acquisition loan through Amerant. Robbins of Berkadia says that RAM Miami River North qualifies for Fannie Mae’s affordability program since “almost three-quarters of the units at offer rents at 120 percent of the area median income.” Located at 590 W. Flagler St., RAM Miami River North includes one- and two-bedroom units averaging 650 square feet in size, as well as a pool, fitness center and a package service center.

November 3, 2025

Acquisitions Industrial Maryland Southeast

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $9.1M Sale of Industrial Facility in Annapolis, Maryland

by John Nelson November 3, 2025

ANNAPOLIS, MD. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $9.1 million sale of an industrial facility located at 1812-1820 Margaret Ave. in Annapolis, about 30 miles east of Washington, D.C. The 41,059-square-foot, two-story facility sits on nearly 1.7 acres within the Annapolis Design District. The infill property, which was fully leased at the time of sale to six tenants, features open warehouse space with 22-foot ceiling heights, skylights and reserved parking. The facility also includes a 2,541-square-foot flex/showroom suite with a 600-square-foot office on the second level. John Faus and Bryn Merrey of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the buyer, a private investor, in the transaction. Both parties requested anonymity.

November 3, 2025

Florida Loans Multifamily Southeast Top Stories

J.P. Morgan, Sculptor Real Estate Provide $565M in Construction Financing for Downtown Miami Residential Tower

by Taylor Williams November 3, 2025

MIAMI — J.P. Morgan (NYSE: JPM) and Sculptor Real Estate have provided $565 million in construction financing for The Residences at 1428 Brickell, a 70-story multifamily tower in downtown Miami’s Brickell Financial District. The borrower is Ytech, a locally based luxury residential development firm led by Yamal Yidios. A breakdown of the financing package was not disclosed, but J.P. Morgan is the senior lender on the project, and Sculptor Real Estate is the junior lender. Melissa Rose and Brian Gaswirth of JLL arranged the debt on behalf of Ytech. Already under construction, The Residences at 1428 Brickell will offer 195 luxury condos, with for-sale prices starting at $4.4 million. Residences will range in size from 1,800 to 4,000 square feet, with select units having two-story layouts. All residences will feature Italian-made Arclinea kitchens, Rimadesio glass partitions, carved-stone tubs and premium OptiGray® glass glazing. The development will offer penthouse units that will range in size from 4,000 to 7,000 square feet, with prices starting at $10 million . The tower will also offer two $60 million upper penthouses that feature 30-foot ceilings, seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms and two balconies facing Biscayne Bay to the east. Residents will have access to more …

November 3, 2025

Georgia Market Reports Office Southeast Southeast Market Reports

Pause or Prime Time? Atlanta’s Office Sector Is in Transition

by John Nelson November 3, 2025

Atlanta’s commercial office market is at a pivotal moment, caught between signs of stabilization and the lingering effects of a post-pandemic reset. Vacancy remains elevated, absorption is improving and tenant preferences continue to evolve — but fundamentals are beginning to shift as the market adjusts to the new workplace. Signs of a bottom? Hybrid work models, space optimization strategies and cautious expansions have elevated metro Atlanta’s office vacancy rates. Direct vacancy rates surpassed 24 percent for the first time and are hovering near all-time highs. Meanwhile, sublease availabilities have declined over 25 percent from their peak in 2023, and quality space remains difficult to find. The slowing pace of vacancy increases suggests the market may be nearing a turning point after recording negative annual absorption in four of the past five years. Net absorption, a key indicator for overall office sector health, totals negative 438,000 square feet, according to Colliers’ second-quarter 2025 report. While still in the red, this marks a significant improvement over previous years. Recent leasing activity suggests even more positive movement in the second half of the year, indicating that tenant departures are tapering and space givebacks are moderating. Leasing: quality vs. quantity Despite economic headwinds, leasing …

November 3, 2025

Affordable Housing Development Loans North Carolina Southeast

Annex Group to Develop $57M Affordable Housing Development in Charlotte

by Abby Cox October 31, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Annex Group has announced plans to develop a $57 million affordable housing community located at 5709 N. Tryon St. in Charlotte. Dubbed Central at Old Concord, the new community will be situated on 3.5 acres and will offer 200 apartments ranging in size from one- to three-bedroom floorplans. The apartments will be reserved for residents earning up to 70 percent of the area median income (AMI). Planned amenities for the five-story building will include a community room, playground, exercise room and a grilling area. Construction for Central at Old Concord is underway, with completion anticipated for summer 2027. Bank of America provided a $39 million construction loan and $23 million in federal equity for the project, while Stifel Public Finance underwrote $28.4 million in bonds provided by Inlivian, the City of Charlotte’s housing authority. The North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA) allocated 4 percent tax credits and tax-exempt bonds, while the City of Charlotte provided more than $4 million in Housing Trust Funding (HTF). An additional $22 million in permanent financing was also provided. Partners on the project include Cline Design, McAdams, Shelter Investment Group, ECS Southeast LLP, August Mack Environmental, Capital Consultants, Drucker + Falk, DELCK Group LLC and Impact Housing Indiana Corp. Annex Group is also under construction on Union …

October 31, 2025

Florida Loans Multifamily Southeast

Newmark Secures $139M in Financing for Savio Luxury Apartment Community in Delray Beach, Florida

by Abby Cox October 31, 2025

DELRAY BEACH, FLA. — Newmark has secured a $139 million loan for the refinancing of Savio, a new, 420-unit luxury apartment community in Delray Beach, approximately eight miles north of Boca Raton. Jordan Roeschlaub, Nick Scribani, Daniel Matz, Max Ralby, Ricky Braha and Sam Speciale of Newmark arranged the financing through CIBC USA on behalf of the borrowers, 13th Floor Investments, Key International, Wexford Real Estate Investors and CDS International Holdings. Completed between 2024 and 2025, Savio offers a mix of townhomes and studio apartments, as well as one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. Units range in size from 558 to 1,670 square feet, according to Apartments.com. Rental rates begin at $2,124. Amenities include a resort-style swimming pool and sundeck, a central park, clubhouse lounge, two-story fitness center with yoga and spin studios, coworking spaces and children’s indoor and outdoor play areas, as well as a walking trail.

October 31, 2025

Development Multifamily North Carolina Southeast

Dwight Mortgage Trust Provides $42.5M Construction Loan for New Build-to-Rent Community in Asheville

by Abby Cox October 31, 2025

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Dwight Mortgage Trust, the affiliate REIT of Dwight Capital, has provided a $42.5 million construction loan for Old Charlotte Townhomes, a 133-unit build-to-rent (BTR) community in Asheville. Loan proceeds will fund land development, construction costs, community amenities and transaction expenses for the borrower, Golden Hour Collective. Old Charlotte Townhomes will comprise 119 three-bedroom and 14 four-bedroom residences averaging 1,836 square feet in size. Additionally, each unit will feature an attached garage. Community amenities will include a leasing office, clubhouse and a swimming pool, along with scenic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The project will be developed on 17 acres within a larger master-planned development that also features for-sale homes and a multifamily component.

October 31, 2025

Loans Multifamily North Carolina Southeast

BWE Arranges $37.8M in Acquisition Financing for Apartment Community in Metro Charlotte

by Abby Cox October 31, 2025

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. — BWE has arranged $37.8 million in acquisition financing for Graces Reserve, a 240-unit, garden-style apartment community located in Kannapolis, a suburb of Charlotte. Maxx Carney, Dan Rosenberg, Logan Petersmeyer and James Rogers of BWE originated the five-year loan through a life insurance company on behalf of Guardian Capital, a Chicago-based residential real estate owner and operator, and its partner, New York Life Real Estate Investors. In addition to acquiring the property, Guardian plans to execute a value-add strategy that will optimize the property’s performance. Built in 2021, Graces Reserve offers one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans ranging in size from 785 to 1,060 square feet, according to Apartments.com. Amenities at the complex include a saltwater swimming pool, electric vehicle charging stations, parcel lockers, a package management system, fitness center and a pet park.

October 31, 2025

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