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DALLAS — Dallas-based Entos Design has begun construction on a multimillion-dollar capital improvement program at Chateau Plaza, a 178,970-square-foot office building in Dallas’ Uptown neighborhood. Capital improvements will include upgrades to the lobby, tenant lounge, public corridors and boardroom, as well as the addition of a fitness center and outdoor patio. Chateau Plaza was originally built in 1985 and last renovated in 2011. A group of institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Global Alternatives owns the 18-story building and will rebrand it as 2515 McKinney. Stream Realty Partners manages the property and will market the newly renovated space for lease. Completion is slated for the fall.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS — Expansive, a provider of flexible workspace solutions formerly known as Novel Coworking, will open a 48,000-square-foot space in Austin’s Highland neighborhood on Thursday, May 4. The space, which will be the company’s second in the state capital, will be located within a five-story building at 305 E. Huntland Drive and will offer private offices, training and meeting rooms and outdoor amenity areas. Users will also have access to an onsite biergarten and indoor/outdoor lounge areas at the building.

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HOUSTON — Partners Real Estate has negotiated a 14,000-square-foot industrial sublease at 4555 Brittmoore Road in northwest Houston. According to LoopNet Inc., the property was originally constructed on 1.8 acres in 2002 and features 20-foot clear heights. Travis Land and Braedon Emde of Partners represented the sublessor, IA Manufacturing LLC, in the lease negotiations. The name and representative of the sublessee were not disclosed.

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ALEDO, TEXAS — SHOP Cos. has arranged the sale of a 12,428-square-foot retail strip center located on the western outskirts of Fort Worth. Aledo Retail Center, which was fully leased at the time of sale, is located adjacent to the site of the newly announced, 1,825-acre Dean Ranch master-planned development. Tim Axilrod and Tayler Rose of SHOP Cos. represented the seller, a limited liability company, in the transaction. The buyer was a private investor. Both parties were Texas-based entities that requested anonymity.

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LEWISVILLE, TEXAS — Bright Realty has signed three new tenants to leases at The Realm at Castle Hills, the locally based developer’s 324-acre mixed-use campus located north of Dallas in Lewisville. Children’s entertainment concept Cheeky Monkeys is leasing 7,287 square feet, including more than 6,000 square feet of play space, a coffee shop and a limited-service restaurant. Additionally, 206 Luster Grill has opened a 2,257-square-foot restaurant, and Cachet Salons & Spa now occupies 10,692 square feet.

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HOUSTON — A partnership between an affiliate of developer Atlantic | Pacific Cos. and The Harris County Housing Authority has completed Arbor at Wayforest, a 192-unit affordable housing complex located in Houston’s Greenspoint neighborhood. Residences are reserved for renters earning up to 30, 50 and 60 percent of the area median income. According to Apartments.com, the property features two- and three-bedroom units that range in size from 926 to 1,103 square feet and amenities such as a pool, fitness center, business center and a playground.

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PRINCETON, TEXAS — HLC Equity, a Pittsburgh-based investment and management firm, has refinanced Southgate Apartments, a 156-unit multifamily complex located northeast of Dallas in Princeton. According to Apartments.com, the property offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units and amenities such as a pool, fitness center and a resident clubhouse. Berkadia originated the long-term, Fannie Mae loan, the amount of which was not disclosed.

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THE COLONY, TEXAS — ELM Cos., a provider of energy storage and infrastructure solutions, will open a new 125,000-square-foot headquarters and manufacturing facility in The Colony, a northern suburb of Dallas. The company is expanding its microgrid and solar operations from a 25,000-square-foot space in nearby Lewisville, a move that is expected to add about 65 new jobs to the local economy. Construction of the facility is underway, and ELM Cos. plans to take occupancy before the end of the year.

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TULSA, OKLA. — Dallas-based brokerage firm The Multifamily Group (TMG) has arranged the sale of The Broadmoor Retirement Community, a 124-unit independent living facility in Tulsa. Built in 1986, the age-restricted property features studio, one- and two-bedroom units with an average size of 510 square feet. Casey Litsey and C.J. Swanson of TMG represented the seller, and Paul Yazbeck of TMG procured the buyer. Both parties requested anonymity.

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RICHARDSON, TEXAS — Lee & Associates has negotiated an 8,264-square-foot office lease in the northeastern Dallas suburb of Richardson. The tenant, Property HOA Management, will occupy space at Two Mission Park, a building that was originally constructed in 1982 and totals 77,449 square feet, according to LoopNet Inc. Jessica Reinhardt and George Tanghongs of Lee & Associates represented the landlord, an entity doing business as Dallas North Office LLC, in the lease negotiations. 

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