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JLL Negotiates Sale of 110,780 SF Publix-Anchored Shopping Center in Fort Myers, Florida

by John Nelson May 26, 2026

FORT MYERS, FLA. — JLL has negotiated the sale of Daniels Crossing, a 110,780-square-foot, Publix-anchored shopping center located at 6900 Daniels Parkway in Fort Myers. Publix Super Markets Inc. purchased the recently redeveloped center from the seller, a joint venture between Forge Capital Partners and The Sembler Co. The sales price was not released. Danny Finkle and Jorge Portela of JLL represented the seller in the transaction. Daniels Crossing was fully leased at the time of sale to Publix, Quest Diagnostics, Hope Chest Hospice, Millennium Physicians Group and The UPS Store.

May 26, 2026

Acquisitions Kentucky Southeast Student Housing

TSB Realty Arranges Sale of 398-Bed Student Housing Community Near University of Kentucky

by John Nelson May 26, 2026

LEXINGTON, KY. — TSB Realty has arranged the sale of Campus Court, a 398-bed student housing property located near the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington. Coastal Ridge Real Estate purchased the community from an undisclosed seller. Terms of the transaction were not released. Originally constructed in 1988, Campus Court was updated in 2008 and offers 238 units in a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom configurations. Amenities include a resort-style pool, fitness center, basketball court, dog park, tanning beds, private study rooms, a barbecue and picnic area and a TV lounge and game room. The community was 99 percent leased at the time of sale.

May 26, 2026

Florida Industrial Market Reports Southeast Southeast Market Reports

Southwest Florida Industrial Market Is Primed for a Surge

by John Nelson May 25, 2026

When it comes to the Florida commercial real estate market, the conversation typically gravitates toward the larger metro areas. However, for those of us on the ground, it’s clear that Southwest Florida is becoming a key player in the state, particularly for industrial users. By nearly every measurable standard — population growth, job creation and infrastructure investment — Southwest Florida continues to outperform much of the United States. Industrial users and investors have taken notice, and so far in 2026, leasing activity has already outpaced all quarters in 2025. According to the latest Colliers market report, the market has absorbed 115,777 square feet of flex and industrial space in the first quarter alone, compared to fourth-quarter 2025 which saw (-189,303 square feet) of negative absorption. This is due to pent-up demand from users taking a cautious “wait-and-see” approach last year. And while the factors preventing them from making decisions in 2025 still exist, the sheer necessity of a physical presence in the area has finally outweighed the perceived risks. ‘Supply reset’ On paper, the data might give pause. Overall vacancy in Southwest Florida rose to 9.7 percent in first-quarter 2026, a sharp departure from the 7.2 percent we saw just …

May 25, 2026

Florida Loans Multifamily Southeast

Madison Realty Capital Originates $91.8M Construction Loan for Multifamily Project in South Miami

by Abby Cox May 22, 2026

SOUTH MIAMI, FLA. — Madison Realty Capital has originated a $91.8 million construction loan for the development of Alta Sunset, a 314-unit apartment complex located in South Miami. Henry Bodek of Galaxy Capital arranged the financing on behalf of the borrower, Alta Developers. Situated adjacent to Larkin Community Hospital and Baptist Health South Florida, Alta Sunset will rise 10 stories and feature one- and two-bedroom apartments. Amenities at the property will include a health and wellness club, swimming pool and deck, fitness center, dedicated spa and recovery area, coworking spaces with private offices and a resident lounge, along with 5,444 square feet of ground-floor retail space.

May 22, 2026

Acquisitions Industrial Southeast Virginia

Lingerfelt Sells Logistics Park in Colonial Heights, Virginia for $78.2M

by Abby Cox May 22, 2026

COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA. — Lingerfelt has sold Ashton Logistics Park, a 523,047-square-foot industrial facility located in Colonial Heights, a suburb of Richmond. Newmark represented Lingerfelt in the $78.2 million transaction. The buyer requested anonymity. Delivered by Lingerfelt in 2024, Ashton Logistics Park spans 52 acres and features two buildings situated at 1630 and 1660 Ashton Park Drive. The buildings were fully leased at the time of sale with an 8.5-year weighted average lease term (WALT) remaining. The first building is a 437,657-square-foot cross-dock facility that is leased to Article.com, a Vancouver-based direct-to-consumer furniture and home décor brand. The second building is an 85,750-square-foot rear-load facility that is leased to Shepherd Electric Co., a wholesale electric distributor and wholly owned subsidiary of Graybar. The project team included ARCO Design-Build (architect and general contractor) and Townes Site Engineering (civil engineer). Range Commercial Partners manages Ashton Logistics Park, while Colliers handles leasing at the property.

May 22, 2026

Acquisitions Affordable Housing Georgia Seniors Housing Southeast

Dominium Acquires Affordable Seniors Housing Community in Duluth, Georgia, Plans $9.9M Renovation

by Abby Cox May 22, 2026

DULUTH, GA. — Dominium has acquired Sweetwater Terraces, a 165-unit affordable seniors housing community located in Duluth, a northeast suburb of Atlanta. The property was originally developed in 2008 under the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. Dominium has planned a $9.9 million renovation of the property to include updates to roofing, siding and unit interiors, as well as the clubhouse and amenity spaces. The Plymouth, Minn.-based affordable housing developer and investor plans to preserve the affordability status of Sweetwater Terraces during its ownership period. The four-story residential community comprises studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments ranging in size from 496 to 1,158 square feet, according to Apartments.com. Amenities include a community garden, fitness center, salon and shuffleboard courts.

May 22, 2026

Leasing Activity Mixed-Use North Carolina Retail Southeast

CBRE Signs Five New Retailers at Center Point Mixed-Use Development in Wilmington, North Carolina

by Abby Cox May 22, 2026

WILMINGTON, N.C. — CBRE has inked leases with five new retail tenants at Center Point, a mixed-use project under development in Wilmington. Totaling more than 13,000 square feet, the new leases will include Nest Interiors and Blended Shoes + Apparel — which will be merged into a shared space — as well as Burton’s Grill & Bar, Thompson’s of Wilmington and Jeff’s Bagel Run. These tenants mark the first retail commitments within Phase I of Center Point, which will feature approximately 33,000 square feet of retail space. A joint venture between Charleston-based The Beach Co. and locally based Swain & Associates is developing Center Point. Charlie Coyne and Matt Larson of CBRE represented ownership in the lease negotiations alongside internal leasing representative Sam Lathan of Swain & Associates. Upon completion, the mixed-use development will comprise more than 100,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space; The Sterling, a 265-unit residential complex; and office space. The property will be situated on more than 18 acres at the intersection of Eastwood and Military Cutoff roads near Mayfaire Town Center and Wrightsville Beach.

May 22, 2026

Acquisitions Georgia Hospitality Southeast Top Stories

Portman Acquires 73-Story Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel in Downtown Atlanta from Marriott

by John Nelson May 22, 2026

ATLANTA — Portman has acquired the Westin Peachtree Plaza, a 73-story, cylindrically shaped hotel in downtown Atlanta. Marriott International Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) sold the 1,073-room, full-service hotel but will continue to operate it under Portman’s ownership. “Marriott International has maintained a strong, long-standing relationship with Portman, and we are confident in their ability to realize the full potential of the iconic Westin Peachtree Plaza in the years ahead,” says Cameron Read, CFO for the United States and Canada at Marriott International. “We look forward to continuing to work closely with Portman through our ongoing management of the hotel.” Portman, a real estate development, investment and management firm based in Atlanta, purchased the hotel via its Portman Hospitality Fund I LP. The sales price was not disclosed. The acquisition was a full-circle moment for Portman as Westin Peachtree Plaza was delivered in 1976 by John C. Portman Jr., founder of the Portman company and a world-renowned architect best known for designing high-end, futuristic hospitality properties. His work includes designing the Atlanta and New York Marriott Marquis hotels; Renaissance Center, Detroit; Hyatt Regency San Francisco; Portman Ritz-Carlton Shanghai; and the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites Los Angeles, among others. “Hospitality is in Portman’s …

May 22, 2026

Development Multifamily North Carolina Southeast

High Street, Camden Advance Plans for 400-Unit Apartment Development in Durham

by John Nelson May 21, 2026

DURHAM, N.C. — High Street Residential (HSR) has formed a collaboration with Camden Property Trust to advance the development of a 400-unit apartment community along Hopson Road in Durham. HSR, a subsidiary of Trammell Crow Co., had previously guided the project through design, rezoning and site plan approvals before collaborating with Camden, which will now lead the development. Camden expects to break ground on the unnamed development later this summer.

May 21, 2026

Acquisitions Louisiana Multifamily Southeast

IPA Brokers Sale of 157-Unit Apartment Community in Lake Charles, Louisiana

by John Nelson May 21, 2026

LAKE CHARLES, LA. — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has brokered the sale of Cottages at Morganfield, a 157-unit multifamily property in Lake Charles. Completed in 2024, the property is situated on 25 acres within the master-planned MorganField development. Will Balthrope and Drew Garza of IPA, along with Chris Shaheen of Marcus & Millichap, represented the seller and procured the buyer, Four Corners Development Group, in the transaction. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. Steve Greer served as Marcus & Millichap’s broker of record in Louisiana for the deal. Cottages at Morganfield features one- or two-bedroom cottage-style apartments averaging 1,057 square feet in size, as well as a swimming pool, clubhouse, fitness center, dog park and a grilling area.

May 21, 2026

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