Allen Morris Co. Receives $113.7M Loan for Refinancing of Office Tower at Star Metals District in Atlanta

Abby Cox — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0000

ATLANTA — Allen Morris Co., a mixed-use developer based in Coral Gables, Fla., has received a $113.7 million loan from Mexico-based Banco Inbursa for the refinancing of Star Metals Offices, a 267,000-square-foot office tower in Atlanta’s West Midtown neighborhood. The transaction will retire the existing construction loan provided by Bank OZK and Barings. “This refinancing is a testament to the quality and curation of what we have built at Star Metals Offices,” says Spencer Morris, president of Allen Morris Co. “Securing this financing package from Banco Inbursa — an institution that has become one of the most active and discerning real estate lenders in the country — reflects the caliber of our tenants, our retail program and the broader Star Metals District vision.” The 15-story office tower, which is 97 percent leased, opened in July 2021 and is the centerpiece of the $1.5 billion Star Metals District development. Tenants include Outreach, a new-to-market tech company; Nike’s regional technology hub; Signature, a leading coworking group; PrizePicks; Nelson Architecture; Brand Apart; PagerDuty; Sovos; and BMI, among others. Designed by Oppenheim Architecture and Warner Summers Architecture, Star Metals Offices features exterior balconies on each level, as well as a coffee shop, outdoor lounges/workspaces, a 5,000-square-foot rooftop restaurant…

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U.S. Government Sells Historic Old Post Office Building, Former Trump Hotel in D.C.

John Nelson — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), the real estate operations arm of the federal government, has sold the Old Post Office building and former Trump hotel at 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington, D.C. The building currently operates as a 263-key Waldorf Astoria hotel. Bank BDT & MSD, the owner of the leasehold, acquired the property for $80 million, according to The Wall Street Journal. According to the GSA, the sale is part of an ongoing effort to eliminate costly properties from its asset portfolio. The GSA also recently sold the former Estes Kefauver Federal Building parking garage site in Nashville for $52 million. According to the administration, the Old Post Office Building cost taxpayers approximately $6 million per year prior to 2013, when it was converted into a hotel by the Trump Organization. Since then, the property has received more than $250 million in private-sector investment. “The GSA remains committed to solving long-term problems that exist in the federal portfolio of assets, reducing waste and delivering long-term value to the American people,” the GSA said in a press release. The Old Post Office features the renown 315-foot clock tower, which houses the Bells of Congress, and is the…

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TOYO to Build $357M Solar Cell Manufacturing Facility in Metro Houston

Kristin Harlow — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000

HOUSTON — Tokyo-based solar manufacturing company TOYO Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ: TOYO) has unveiled plans to expand its U.S. manufacturing platform by building a 1.5 gigawatt (GW) solar cell manufacturing facility that will be co-located at the company’s existing solar module site in metro Houston. The project is intended to create an integrated manufacturing hub that is expected to generate approximately 400 direct full-time manufacturing jobs. The expansion represents a total projected capital investment of approximately $357 million. Engineering, facility design and procurement planning are underway, with full project completion and initial pilot production expected within 20 months. The project will be carried out in structured phases to ensure compliance with local regulatory frameworks and permitting timelines. The facility will produce next-generation heterojunction (HJT) solar cells. Engineered for maximum yield, HJT cells utilize a technology that delivers an optimal temperature coefficient, ensuring high power production even in extreme heat, according to TOYO. By co-locating the facility with its module operations, TOYO expects to achieve operational synergies, reduce localized logistics costs and shorten the production cycle. “Expanding into domestic cell manufacturing is the natural next step in our commitment to creating an integrated onshore solar supply chain from polysilicon to panels,” says…

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Urban Outfitters to Open New Distribution Facility in Metro Philadelphia, Add 1,050 Jobs

John Nelson — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000

PHILADELPHIA AND FALLS TOWNSHIP, PA. — Urban Outfitters Inc. (NASDAQ: URBN), a global portfolio of apparel retail brands and physical shops that includes Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie and Free People, is making a major investment in its home market of metropolitan Philadelphia. The company has announced that it will open a new facility for its Nuuly brand in Falls Township, a city located 28 miles northeast of Philadelphia in Bucks County. According to Urban Outfitters, the new facility will create 600 jobs and work in tandem with the existing 600,000-square-foot Nuuly distribution center in Raymore, Mo., that opened in 2024. Further details about the Falls Township facility were not released. Nuuly is a monthly subscription service that lets patrons rent apparel from URBN’s various brands. According to the Philadelphia Business Journal, Nuuly represents almost 10 percent of URBN’s total net sales. In addition to the new facility, URBN plans to invest at least $150 million in capital and create 450 jobs at its global headquarters campus at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The company has been headquartered at the former shipyard since 2006 and recently opened the 117,000-square-foot Building 16. Today, URBN employs roughly 2,500 staffers at the Navy Yard, which includes adaptive…

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Catalyst Investment Partners Receives $281M in Acquisition Financing for National IOS Portfolio

Taylor Williams — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:57:00 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — New York City-based Catalyst Investment Partners has received $281 million in acquisition financing for a national portfolio of 77 industrial outdoor storage (IOS) properties. The properties are scattered across 12 markets, including locations in Northern New Jersey, Miami and Washington, D.C. The financing comprises separate loans provided by Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies and institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Justin Horowitz of New York City-based mortgage broker Cooper-Horowitz arranged the financing on behalf of Catalyst Investment Partners. The seller was not disclosed. The exact occupancy rate of the portfolio at the time of the loan closing was not disclosed, but the properties are leased to “a variety of tenants representing a diverse cross-section of industries,” according to Catalyst. These industries include equipment rental, infrastructure and e-commerce. “Our early entry into the IOS sector and proprietary data has enabled us to identify a deep opportunity set of small, flexible, low-coverage IOS properties that are situated in dense urban areas where the supply of IOS is fixed or declining, creating irreplaceable assets for occupiers and investors,” says Max Heiden, co-founder and partner at Catalyst. Heiden co-founded Catalyst in 2021 with Dan Haroun. The company currently…

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TPG-Led Investor Group Acquires Shopping Center Owner ECHO Realty in $2B Deal

Abby Cox — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0000

PITTSBURGH — TPG Real Estate has acquired ECHO Realty, a full-service owner and operator of grocery-anchored retail real estate, in a transaction valued at $2 billion. TPG, a global asset management firm based in San Fransisco, partnered with global investment groups PSP Investments, La Caisse and Norges Bank Investment Management for the transaction. “Our more than two decades of building and operating neighborhood, necessity-based shopping destinations demonstrate the enduring demand for grocery-anchored retail close to home,” says Thomas Karet, founder and CEO of ECHO. “With TPG’s investment and business-building expertise, we are confident ECHO is well-positioned to capitalize on demand for necessity-based shopping in key, high-performing markets.” Founded in 2000, ECHO owns and operates approximately 230 retail centers across the Midwest and Southeast U.S. markets, anchored by grocery and convenience stores such as Giant Eagle, Publix, Harris Teeter, Safeway, ACME Markets, Whole Foods Market and Alimentation Couche-Tard (GetGo). Since inception, the Pittsburgh-based company has acquired and developed more than 16 million square feet of neighborhood and regional centers. Notable shopping centers and properties owned by ECHO Realty include: The TPG-led investor group will partner with ECHO’s management team to scale the business across existing and new markets, while advancing acquisition…

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Roadside Development, Hudson Bay Capital Acquire 600,000 SF Office Complex in Bethesda, Maryland

John Nelson — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000

BETHESDA, MD. — Development and investment firm Roadside Development and global alternative asset manager Hudson Bay Capital have acquired Bethesda Towers, an office campus situated in downtown Bethesda. The sales price was not disclosed, but the Washington Business Journal reports that the complex had an assessed property value of roughly $86 million, according to records with the State of Maryland. Moore & Associates sold the property and will continue to oversee property management on behalf of the new ownership. Moore & Associates acquired Bethesda Towers, which was originally built in the 1970s, in 2005. Totaling roughly 600,000 square feet, the campus comprises three office buildings and is walkable to attractions including Bethesda Row, the Capital Crescent Trail and the Bethesda Metro Station. The buyers plan to reposition the development over time but did not release any specific plans. “The Bethesda Towers campus presents a large-scale parcel with the potential to become a unique and transformative place at the gateway to Bethesda,” says Jeff Edelstein, president of Roadside. “We’ve had our eye on the property for quite some time, and it will be a great collaboration with our partners at Hudson Bay Capital.” Mychael Cohn of Cohn Property Group represented Roadside in the…

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BKM, Kayne Anderson Acquire 8.5 MSF Light Industrial Portfolio for $1.8B

Kristin Harlow — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000

NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. AND BOCA RATON, FLA. — BKM Capital Partners and Kayne Anderson Real Estate have acquired an 8.5 million-square-foot light industrial portfolio from Link Logistics for $1.8 billion. The portfolio includes 51 multi-tenant properties across markets in California, Washington, Texas and Georgia. The deal marks the largest light industrial transaction since 2022, according to the joint venture partners, which now maintain roughly 15 million square feet of multi-tenant light industrial assets under management. The portfolio is approximately 90 percent occupied and consists of nearly 2,000 units across 275 buildings, all located in infill submarkets within high-growth metropolitan areas. “At Kayne Anderson Real Estate, we continue to focus on sectors where we see durable demand drivers and the opportunity to create value through scale, vertical integration and operational expertise,” says Al Rabil, co-founder and CEO of Kayne Anderson Real Estate. “Multi-tenant light industrial remains a highly fragmented segment with compelling fundamentals.” “This acquisition marks the largest addition to BKM’s platform to date and is representative of the strategy we have deployed in the multi-tenant light industrial space for years,” says Brian Malliet, founder, CEO and chief investment officer of BKM. “It not only underscores the importance of deep operating…

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JLL Arranges $300M Sale of Southeast Industrial Portfolio Net-Leased to FedEx

John Nelson — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000

ATLANTA — JLL has arranged the $300 million sale of a six-property industrial portfolio located across five Southeastern states. The facilities in the nearly 1.6 million-square-foot portfolio were fully net-leased to FedEx on long-term agreements at the time of sale. Built between 2022 and 2023, the facilities range in size from 251,000 to 337,000 square feet. The properties are located in Punta Gorda, Fla.; Anderson, S.C.; Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Christiansburg, Va.; Bristol, Va.; and Wingate, N.C. PGIM and Miramar Capital sold the portfolio to a confidential buyer. Britton Burdette, Dennis Mitchell, Luis Castillo, Bill Prutting, Jim Freeman, Maggie Dominguez and Bobby Norwood of JLL represented the sellers in the transaction. “The scale and geographic diversification of this portfolio reflect the critical role last-mile distribution plays in today’s logistics landscape,” says Burdette. “PGIM positioned these assets to capitalize on accelerating demand for modern industrial space in markets with strong population growth and consumer spending fundamentals.” PGIM is the global asset management business of Prudential Financial Inc. (NYSE: PRU) and has $1.4 trillion in assets under management as of March 31, 2026, including $217 billion in real estate assets. Miramar Capital is a privately owned real estate investment and development firm specializing in…

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Rowan Digital Infrastructure Receives $3B in Construction Financing for Data Center Campus in Temple, Texas

Taylor Williams — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000

TEMPLE, TEXAS — Rowan Digital Infrastructure, a Denver-based data center owner-operator backed by Blackstone (NYSE: BX), has received $3 billion in construction financing for a new, 700-acre hyperscale campus in the Central Texas city of Temple. The facility could account for the creation of approximately 600 construction jobs and up to 40 permanent jobs. Rowan broke ground on the first phase of the 300-megawatt (MW) project earlier this year and expects construction to last 12 to 18 months. The names of the debt providers were not disclosed, but local media outlet KDH News reports that the deal represents “the largest financing transaction in the company’s history” since its founding in late 2020. According to the Temple Daily Telegram, the campus is located at 1855 Bob White Road on the city’s east side and has a Phase I price tag of $700 million. The local publication also reports that the site will not require the development of additional electrical infrastructure and that the facility will have a water recirculation system that will reduce stress on the regional water supply. “Securing this financing is a major moment for Rowan and reflects a significant level of trust from the industry’s largest capital providers,” says…

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Fertitta Entertainment Agrees to Acquire Caesars Entertainment in $17.6B Deal

Abby Cox — Fri, 29 May 2026 11:48:00 +0000

HOUSTON, LAS VEGAS AND RENO, NEV. — Fertitta Entertainment Inc., a private holding company controlled by the NBA’s Houston Rockets governor (i.e. owner) Tilman Fertitta, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire casino and gaming giant Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR) for $17.6 billion. Fertitta Entertainment plans to finance the acquisition through a combination of equity, assumed Caesars’ outstanding debt (approximately $11.9 billion) and new committed debt financing arranged by a consortium of 10 banks. Under terms of the agreement, Caesars shareholders will receive $31 in cash for each outstanding share, which represents a 49 percent premium to the company’s unaffected stock price on Feb. 25 (the last trading day before rumors of a potential transaction were reported) — $20.77 per share. Upon completion of the transaction, shares of Caesars Entertainment common stock will no longer be listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. Caesars operates several major Las Vegas Strip properties, such as Caesars Palace, Harrah’s, Paris Las Vegas, Planet Hollywood, Horseshoe, The LINQ Hotel, Flamingo and The Cromwell. Fertitta Entertainment owns Golden Nugget Hotels & Casinos and operates more than 450 full-service restaurants around the world, including Landry’s, Rainforest Café and Morton’s. According to the press releases issued by both companies,…

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Harbor Group, Garrett Cos., Telis Group Receive $351M Refinancing for Multifamily Portfolio

Hayden Spiess — Thu, 28 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

NORFOLK, VA. — Affiliates of Harbor Group International, in partnership with The Garrett Cos. and Telis Group, have received a $351 million loan for the refinancing of an eight-property multifamily portfolio across four states. ACRE, a vertically integrated real estate fund manager, provided the financing. Totaling 1,573 units, the portfolio is located in Arizona, Colorado, Indiana and Minnesota, with properties in the Denver, Colorado Springs, Phoenix, Indianapolis and Minneapolis metropolitan areas. The communities included in the portfolio were developed between 2024 and 2026 and are part of a larger, 11-property portfolio that was refinanced by the borrowers in January 2025. Aaron Appel, Jonathan Schwartz, Keith Kurland, Adam Schwartz, Dustin Stolly, Sean Rimer, Michael Ianno, Nicholas Gillhooley, Craig West, Kevin Walsh and Holden Barry of Walker & Dunlop Capital Markets secured the loan on behalf of the borrowers. “This refinancing represents another important milestone for the portfolio and highlights the collaborative approach among all parties involved,” says Eric Garrett, CEO of The Garrett Cos. “We continue to see strong operating performance across the assets and remain confident in the long-term fundamentals supporting these markets.” Headquartered in Norfolk, Va., Harbor Group International is a privately owned global real estate investment and management…

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Bain Capital, 11North Acquire Five Open-Air Retail Centers Across Four States for $300M

Kristin Harlow — Wed, 27 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

BOSTON AND NEW YORK CITY — A joint venture between Bain Capital and 11North Partners has acquired five open-air retail centers for approximately $300 million. The properties total roughly 757,000 square feet and are located in Carlsbad, Calif.; Falls Church, Va.; Altamonte Springs, Fla.; and Sugar Land, Texas. The seller was not disclosed. Anchor tenants of the portfolio include Harris Teeter, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, Costco and Equinox, with sales from those anchor stores exceeding $900 per square foot. The portfolio, which was more than 93 percent occupied at the time of sale, also features a mix of food, fitness, medical, service and other necessity-based tenants. “Open-air, grocery-anchored retail continues to demonstrate some of the most compelling risk-adjusted fundamentals in the real estate landscape,” says Brian Harper, founder and managing partner of New York City-based 11North. “These assets align squarely with our strategy of building a portfolio of institutional-quality, open-air centers, anchored by best-in-class necessity and lifestyle tenants that serve as cornerstones of their communities,” adds Martha Kelley, a managing director at Boston-based Bain. The acquisition follows Bain and 11North’s recent capital raise of $1.6 billion that is dedicated to investing in open-air retail throughout the co-owned, 11North platform. Together with…

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Prime Data Centers Breaks Ground on Three Buildings at $3B Metro Phoenix Campus

John Nelson — Tue, 26 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

AVONDALE, ARIZ. — Prime Data Centers, a Dallas-based developer and operator of hyperscale and purpose-built data centers, has broken ground on the first three facilities at PHX01, a five-building data center campus in Avondale. The 66.5-acre park sits roughly 19 miles west of Phoenix via I-10. Each data center at PHX01 will span 267,000 square feet and offer 48 megawatts (MW) of critical IT load capacity. The 1.3 million-square-foot campus will offer 240MW of total critical power upon completion. “Breaking ground on PHX01’s first three buildings is a defining moment for Prime’s partnership with Avondale and for the greater Phoenix region,” says Michael Wall, executive vice president of product delivery at Prime Data Centers. “This first phase represents the beginning of a long-term investment in Avondale, and the infrastructure we are putting in place today is built to scale alongside the demands of our customers for years to come.” An undisclosed hyperscale user has committed to leasing the first three buildings for which construction is underway at PHX01. Prime Data Centers is marketing Buildings 4 and 5 to single or multi-tenant hyperscale users. “This more than $3 billion investment by Prime with its customers investing an average 2X more represents a…

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

John Nelson — Fri, 22 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

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…

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AvalonBay, Equity Residential Announce $69B Merger Agreement

Hayden Spiess — Thu, 21 May 2026 11:40:00 +0000

ARLINGTON, VA. AND CHICAGO — Multifamily owners and operators AvalonBay Communities (NYSE: AVB) and Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) have announced a definitive, all-stock merger agreement. The new combined company will have a total enterprise value of $69 billion, with a market capitalization of $52 billion. Following the merger, the combined company’s portfolio will comprise more than 180,000 apartments. Together, AvalonBay and Equity Residential currently have 10,800 apartments under construction, totaling $4.4 billion in estimated value. Annual cash flow for the new company is estimated at $2 billion. The merger has been unanimously approved by the AvalonBay board of directors and Equity Residential board of trustees. Under the agreement, AvalonBay shareholders will receive roughly 2.8 shares of Equity Residential common stock for each owned share of AvalonBay common stock. Equity Residential shares closed at $66.28 on May 20, up from $65.97 a year prior. AvalonBay shares closed at $186.69 on May 20, down from $194.17 a year prior. According to the companies, the merger will enhance resident experience and expand margins across the multifamily portfolio by scaling operations. “This combination creates a new and fundamentally stronger company with differentiated capabilities that will drive structurally superior cash flow generation, earnings and dividend…

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Insight Property Group Breaks Ground on $174.6M Office-to-Residential Conversion in Fairfax, Virginia

Kristin Harlow — Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

FAIRFAX, VA. — Insight Property Group has broken ground on the redevelopment of the Hunters Branch office property in Fairfax within Northern Virginia. Brian Crivella, Brian Gould, Patrick McGlohn, Bill Gribbin, Yalda Ghamarian, Hunter Wood, Patrick Cunningham and Natalie Hershey of Berkadia arranged equity and construction financing for the $174.6 million project. The lenders, CIBC and Citizens Bank, jointly provided a $107.7 million nonrecourse construction loan. In March, Insight sold a portion of the Hunters Branch property, consisting of two vacant office buildings totaling 400,000 square feet, to Toll Brothers for $17 million. The national homebuilder will develop 76 stacked townhomes on the parcel. Insight will develop the balance of the site into a 452-unit apartment community while preserving 656 parking spaces in the existing garage. Resident amenities will include a fitness center, clubroom, coworking library, private dining space, a pool, outdoor grilling areas, a pet spa and dog park, along with expanded outdoor recreation space tied to the adjacent Hunters Branch Park. The project site is situated a quarter-mile from the Vienna Metro Station. Acquired for $28.9 million in a direct REO (Real Estate-Owned) transaction in November 2024, the original office property was not zoned at the time and…

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Naftali, Access Real Estate Secure $374M Refinancing for Waterfront Multifamily Community in Brooklyn

Abby Cox — Tue, 19 May 2026 11:45:00 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — Locally based developer Naftali Group, along with Access Real Estate, the real estate investment arm of Access Industries, has secured $374 million in refinancing for Phase I of Williamsburg Wharf, an 850-unit multifamily project under development in Brooklyn. Upon completion, Williamsburg Wharf will comprise five 22-story luxury towers consisting of 850 residences, with a mix of condos and rental homes. The property will span approximately 1 million square feet. Aaron Appel, Keith Kurland, Jonathan Schwartz, Adam Schwartz, Dustin Stolly, Sean Reimer, Ari Hirt and Stanley Cayre of Walker & Dunlop arranged the financing through Barings to refinance Two, Three and Four Williamsburg Wharf. Since opening last summer, more than 90 percent of the roughly 500 apartments are leased. One Williamsburg Wharf, the project’s condominium component, has also welcomed residents. “Williamsburg Wharf offers truly unprecedented waterfront living in New York City, and we’re thrilled to see our vision come to life and how quickly renters and buyers have embraced it,” says Miki Naftali, CEO and chairman of Naftali Group. “We remain incredibly optimistic about the long-term future of this development and our role in the continued evolution of the Williamsburg waterfront.” Each building offers private entrances and…

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Sachem Capital, IRG Enter Into Agreement to Create $3.4B Industrial REIT

Taylor Williams — Mon, 18 May 2026 12:04:00 +0000

BRANFORD, CONN. AND LOS ANGELES — Sachem Capital Corp. (NYSE: SACH), a Connecticut-based real estate finance company, and Los Angeles-based Industrial Realty Group (IRG) have entered into a definitive contribution agreement to form a new industrial REIT with a market value of $3.4 billion. The deal is expected to close by the end of the year. Under the terms of the agreement, IRG will contribute 98 industrial properties from its portfolio of 200 assets to Sachem. Once complete, the newly formed company will operate as IRG Realty Trust Inc. (IRGT) and is expected to have an industrial portfolio with a gross real estate asset value of $2.9 billion. In addition, the new company will carry Sachem’s approximately $470 million (as of March 31, 2026) in direct and indirect mortgage loans, investments in developmental and owned real estate and other assets. The transaction values Sachem’s common shares at $2 per share, representing a 90 percent premium to the company’s 30‑day volume weighted average price. Upon closing, IRGT Inc. will focus on mission‑critical industrial infrastructure that supports manufacturing and distribution users. Assets that are not being contributed will continue to be owned and operated by IRG’s existing private business. “This accretive transaction…

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Torburn, Jamestown Announce Next Steps for Mixed-Use Redevelopment of Sarasota Square Mall in Florida

Abby Cox — Fri, 15 May 2026 11:45:00 +0000

SARASOTA, FLA. — Torburn Partners, a real estate development and investment firm based in Chicago, and leasing and placemaking partner Jamestown are moving forward with Sarasota Square, a mixed-use redevelopment of the former Sarasota Square Mall. The mixed-use development spans nearly 100 acres at the corner of South Tamiami Trail and Beneva Road in Sarasota. Sarasota Square Mall originally opened in September 1977 and closed in December 2024. Phase I of the project, which is expected to be delivered in the first quarter of 2027, will introduce approximately 90,000 square feet of daily-needs tenants, such as Whole Foods Market, HomeSense, Charles Schwab, CAVA, Joe & the Juice and Chipotle Mexican Grill. Most recently, Warby Parker signed a 2,040-square-foot lease, bringing the first phase to 88 percent preleased. Additional leasing and development announcements will be shared as the project progresses. Jamestown, an Atlanta-based development and management firm that specializes in placemaking for retail and mixed-use environments, has begun leasing negotiations for Phase II. “With Phase II, we’re targeting operators that deliver a sense of discovery and a unique point of view,” says Adam Schwegman, head of retail leasing at Jamestown. “The early response from prospective tenants has been incredibly strong, reinforcing…

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