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Borrowers Win When Their Banks Partner With C-PACE Lenders

by John Nelson July 22, 2025

Interview by John Nelson Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing is a lending option that is gaining traction in the commercial real estate lending world. This type of financing is beneficial for owners who are looking to finance their new construction or redevelopments with long-term debt. Rafi Golberstein, founder and CEO of PACE Loan Group (PLG), a C-PACE lender with offices in New York City, San Diego, Chicago and Minneapolis, says that what many borrowers are now finding out is how adaptable this loan structure is, especially when paired with traditional bank financing. “C-PACE as a product type is not just living and breathing — it’s expanding,” says Golberstein. Originated in Berkeley, Calif., in 2008, C-PACE financing is now available in 40 states and Washington, D.C. It serves as an alternative funding source for commercial projects that qualify on the basis that they will result in reduced energy and water usage and greater building efficiency. C-PACE is not a federal program as it is overseen at the state or local level, with some states allowing local governments to administer the program. “States are making their legislation more broad, which allows us to get more projects done and larger checks …

July 22, 2025

Development Georgia Multifamily Southeast

Portman to Develop 332-Unit Multifamily Community in Metro Atlanta

by Abby Cox July 21, 2025

FAIRBURN, GA. — Locally based Portman will develop a 332-unit multifamily community in Fairburn, roughly 20 miles south of downtown Atlanta. Dubbed Meadow Glen Village, Portman will begin construction this month, with plans to deliver the project in June 2027. The development will span nine buildings — each with dedicated parking — and will include a variety of floorplans and layouts. Meadow Glen Village will also feature a public greenspace that will be flanked on both sides by two 6,000-square-foot retail buildings that will be curated with food-and-beverage concepts and service retailers. Portman’s residential team has developed more than 20,000 residential units, including multifamily communities like Sora at Spring Quarter in Midtown Atlanta, Starling in Nashville’s Germantown neighborhood, Vera at Savona Mill in West End Charlotte and Linea in Charlotte’s South End district.

July 21, 2025

Acquisitions Florida Hospitality Southeast

Blackstone to Acquire Sunseeker Resort on Charlotte Harbor in Florida for $200M

by Abby Cox July 21, 2025

PUNTA GORDA, FLA. — Blackstone Real Estate has announced plans to acquire Sunseeker Resort on Charlotte Harbor, a 785-room hotel located in Punta Gorda, about 24 miles north of Fort Myers, Fla. Barclays served as financial advisor to the publicly traded seller, Allegiant Travel Co. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025. Spanning 22 waterfront acres, the newly constructed Sunseeker Resort offers the choice of Premium Rooms or signature Sunsuites. Amenities include multiple food-and-beverage concepts, two swimming pools, an additional rooftop swimming pool and bar, spa, fitness center, championship golf course and more than 60,000 square feet of combined indoor meeting space.

July 21, 2025

Acquisitions Florida Multifamily Southeast

Atlas Real Estate Acquires 384-Unit Multifamily Community in Orlando

by Abby Cox July 21, 2025

ORLANDO, FLA. — Atlas Real Estate Partners has acquired Perse Apartments, a 384-unit multifamily complex located in the Little Lake Bryan neighborhood of Orlando. Ted Taylor and Kyle Butler or JLL’s Investment Sales and Advisory team represented the seller, TRION Properties, in the transaction. Scott Wadler, Mitch Sinberg, Matt Robbin and Brad Williamson of Berkadia arranged financing for the acquisition. Originally built in 2008, Perse Apartments is situated along the I-Drive corridor at 8151 Peterson Woods Drive and features one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans averaging more than 1,100 square feet in size. Amenities include a resort-style swimming pool, fitness center, clubhouse, courtyard, conference rooms, laundry facilities and a grill and picnic area. Atlas Real Estate plans to renovate unit interiors and common areas, as well as to enhance the property’s amenities with repositioning the swimming pool with a sundeck and cabanas and improving the fitness center and clubhouse.

July 21, 2025

Loans Maryland Retail Southeast

First National Realty Completes Refinancing of 231,036 SF Power Retail Center in Metro D.C.

by Abby Cox July 21, 2025

BRANDYWINE, MD. — First National Realty Partners (FNRP) has completed the refinancing of Brandywine Crossing, a 231,036-square-foot regional power retail center located in Brandywine, approximately 20 miles southeast of Washington, D.C. The four-year loan includes future funding for approved leasing expenses and the facilitation of the release of escrowed funds held by the previous lender. Since acquiring the center in March 2022, FNRP has increased occupancy from 89 percent to 95 percent by securing 12 new leases and six renewals with tenants including Marshalls, Visionworks and Salon Lofts. The firm also secured a lease with Burlington to backfill a former 25,310-square-foot JOANN Fabric and Crafts store. The next step for Brandywine Crossing will be constructing the build-outs for Burlington, Buffalo Wild Wings ‘GO’ and Another Broken Egg Café. The firm is also pursuing additional tenants and exploring outparcel sale opportunities. Brandywine Crossing sits on a 30-acre site and is anchored by a nearly 60,000-square-foot Safeway grocery store. Other existing tenants include Bonefish Grill, Panda Express, Advance Auto Parts, Truist Bank, Wells Fargo, AT&T and The UPS Store.

July 21, 2025

Company News Office South Carolina Southeast

Lima One Capital Relocates Headquarters in Downtown Greenville to 60,000 SF Office

by Abby Cox July 21, 2025

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Lima One Capital, a direct private lender specializing in financing for real estate investors, has relocated to a 60,000-square-foot office space at 300 E. McBee Ave. in downtown Greenville, which has been redeveloped by Hughes Commercial Property. Lima’s new headquarters, which is also home to Prisma Health’s corporate headquarters, STIR restaurant and Ameris Bank, will house more than 200 of its employees on the second and third floors of the building. Lima One has been headquartered in Greenville since 2011 and is relocating from its current offices at 201 E. McBee and a nearby downtown satellite location. The company had originally signed on to anchor the $1 billion Greenville County Square development but terminated its lease last fall, according to Greenville News.

July 21, 2025

Industrial Market Reports North Carolina Southeast Southeast Market Reports

Charlotte Industrial Market Holds Steady Amid National Slowdown

by John Nelson July 21, 2025

The Charlotte industrial market continues to display resilience in 2025, navigating a national slowdown with more stability than a lot of other markets. While economic headwinds and record supply volumes have created challenges nationally, Charlotte’s fundamentals remain anchored by consistent tenant demand, especially for Class A space under 200,000 square feet. As vacancy stabilizes and rent spreads narrow between asset classes, a clear flight to quality trend is reshaping how tenants prioritize space and make leasing decisions throughout the region. In first-quarter 2025, Charlotte recorded just over 1 million square feet of net absorption, maintaining positive momentum while absorbing the wave of speculative deliveries over the past several years. Fifty-six percent of all leases signed in the first quarter were for Class A space — the highest percentage recorded for Class A product since 2016, according to research from Avison Young. This stands out in light of the significant volume of new construction deliveries that have come on line vacant in recent years. With the rent premium between Class A and B product narrowing, tenants are increasingly seizing the opportunity to relocate into newer, more efficient facilities. The tenant-in-the-market (TIM) pipeline tells a compelling story. More than 12 million square …

July 21, 2025

Georgia Loans Mixed-Use Southeast

CCI Real Estate Obtains $67M in Construction Financing for Mixed-Use Community at University of Georgia

by Abby Cox July 18, 2025

ATHENS, GA. — CCI Real Estate has obtained $67 million in construction financing for the redevelopment of the Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM) building at the University of Georgia (UGA) in Athens. Affinius Capital provided financing for the mixed-use redevelopment project. New South Construction will serve as the general contractor on the project, which is slated for completion by June 2027. Dubbed 290 Lumpkin, the eight-story development will serve as the new location for UGA BCM and will offer 240 residential units that will feature one- and two-bedroom apartments. Amenities will include a 356-space parking deck, rooftop deck, student lounge, offices and new ministry spaces that can accommodate more than 500 people. Additionally, the ground floor will include retail space, a coffeehouse and a fitness center. Originally housed at 450 S. Lumpkin St., BCM has been active on UGA’s campus since 1961. CCI is also redeveloping the BCMs at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, as well as Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Ga.

July 18, 2025

Build-to-Rent Florida Loans Multifamily Southeast

JLL Arranges $26M Construction Loan for 132-Unit Build-to-Rent Community in Wildwood, Florida

by Abby Cox July 18, 2025

WILDWOOD, FLA. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged a $26 million construction take-out bridge loan for Magnolia at Powell, a newly constructed, 132-unit build-to-rent residential community in Wildwood, roughly 50 miles outside Orlando. Max La Cava, Melissa Quinn, Bob Rothaug and Jade Starkey of JLL’s Debt Advisory team arranged the three-year, floating-rate loan on behalf of the borrower, Agador Spartacus Development, through a domestic investment management firm and its international mezzanine debt partner. Completed in January 2025, Magnolia at Powell is situated just outside of The Villages and is currently 40 percent occupied. The complex, which is an age-inclusive housing option, offers one-, two- and three-bedroom townhomes averaging 1,162 square feet in size. Amenities include a resort-style swimming pool, fitness center, pickleball court and a dog park. Monthly rental rates for a one-bedroom townhome at Magnolia at Powell begin at $1,350, according to Apartments.com.

July 18, 2025

Acquisitions Georgia Industrial Loans Southeast

Lightstone Capital Provides $8.5M Acquisition Loan for Industrial Property in Southwest Atlanta

by Abby Cox July 18, 2025

ATLANTA — Lightstone Capital has provided an $8.5 million loan for the acquisition and lease-up of a 207,000-square-foot light manufacturing building located at 3200 Lakewood Ave. SW in Atlanta. Green Dock Partners was the borrower. Situated near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on a 7.2-acre site, the single-story facility features 29-foot clear heights and multiple dock-high doors.

July 18, 2025

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