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EQT Real Estate Sells 8.7 MSF Logistics Portfolio Across 13 Markets

by Kristin Harlow

RADNOR, PA., AND CHEVY CHASE, MD. — EQT Real Estate, on behalf of its EQT Real Estate Industrial Core-Plus Fund II, has sold a 25-property logistics portfolio totaling 8.7 million square feet across 13 markets. The sales price was not disclosed, but the transaction marks the largest U.S. industrial sale so far in 2025, according to Radnor-based EQT Real Estate. Chevy Chase-based Artemis Real Estate Partners was the buyer. The portfolio spans distribution markets such as Atlanta, Chicago, New York, Phoenix and Texas. The assets feature an average clear height of 31 feet, cross-dock and rear-load configurations, expansive truck courts and generous parking accommodations. Most of the properties were developed after 2000, and EQT Real Estate began assembling and managing the portfolio in 2020. The properties are more than 95 percent leased to 25 tenants active in distribution, e-commerce, food and beverage and manufacturing. EQT Real Estate says the transaction marks the culmination of its multi-year strategy to assemble and scale a national logistics platform in high-growth, supply-constrained U.S. markets. Additionally, the sale reflects investor appetite for stabilized, institutional logistics properties with long-term demand drivers and limited new supply. John Huguenard, Trent Agnew and Will McCormack of JLL represented EQT …

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Amazon to Invest Up to $50B to Expand AI Infrastructure for U.S. Government

by John Nelson

SEATTLE AND WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has announced an investment up to $50 billion to expand artificial intelligence (AI) and supercomputing abilities for Amazon Web Services (AWS) U.S. government clients. Amazon will break ground beginning next year on advanced data centers that will add 1.3 gigawatts of AI and supercomputing capacity. AWS currently supports more than 11,000 government agencies. The cloud computing software provides security, compliance and governance tools for the government control of unclassified and classified data. The new investment is expected to enable federal government agencies — including defense, healthcare and energy departments — in their discovery and decision-making processes using simulation and modeling data with AI. Amazon’s investment directly supports the Trump Administration’s AI Action Plan outlined in June 2025. “Our investment in purpose-built government AI and cloud infrastructure will fundamentally transform how federal agencies leverage supercomputing,” says Matt Garman, CEO of AWS. “We’re giving agencies expanded access to advanced AI capabilities that will enable them to accelerate critical missions from cybersecurity to drug discovery. This investment removes the technology barriers that have held government back and further positions America to lead in the AI era.” Amazon’s investment is the latest deal in the private sector’s …

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Partnership Unveils Plans for 400-Acre Mixed-Use Development in Bonham, Texas

by Taylor Williams

BONHAM, TEXAS — A partnership between developer Sanchez & Associates and the Bonham Economic Development Corp. (BEDCO) has unveiled plans for Powder Creek Ranch, a 400-acre mixed-use development. Powder Creek Ranch will be the first master-planned community in Bonham, located about 75 miles northeast of Dallas via Texas Highway 121. The site is located near the intersection of State Highways 121 and 56 on the city’s southwest side. The land previously served as a 1960s-era ranch and was owned by longtime Bonham resident Joe Kirkpatrick. Powder Creek Ranch will be developed in seven phases over an approximately 10-year period. The development will ultimately feature 3,000 new residential units via a mix of single-family residences, townhomes, build-to-rent homes (BTR) and apartments. Phase I, encompassing 73 acres, will include 205 multifamily units and a blend of single-family and BTR homes. The groundbreaking is slated for late 2026. Future phases will introduce retail, restaurant and office uses along with public parks, trail systems and open spaces that will enhance community walkability. The Bonham City Council has also approved the creation of the Powder Creek Ranch Public Improvement District to finance core infrastructure and support the community’s long-term development. “Powder Creek Ranch represents a significant …

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Ackerman & Co. Secures $117M Acquisition Financing for Lincoln Road Retail Redevelopment Project in Miami Beach

by Abby Cox

MIAMI BEACH, FLA. — Ackerman & Co. has secured $117 million in financing on behalf of locally based Comras Co. for the acquisition of five buildings to complement the north end of Lincoln Road, the retail high street of Miami Beach. Dubbed NoLi (North Lincoln Road), the redevelopment will include 150,000 square feet of boutique retail, dining, wellness and lifestyle concepts, as well as 1,700 square feet of street frontage. Completion of the project is anticipated for the first quarter of 2027. Jonathan Rice of Atlanta-based Ackerman & Co. arranged the financing through ACORE Capital. The sellers of the five properties were affiliates of Morgan Stanley and Terranova Corp. “NoLi promises to be another transformative development by Comras in Miami Beach, alongside recently completed projects like the CocoWalk redevelopment in Coconut Grove and the retail component of Miami Worldcenter,” says Jonathan Rice, executive vice president of capital markets at Ackerman & Co. Situated along Lincoln Road and North Lincoln Lane, NoLi will be converted into a new micro-district that will comprise more than 40 inline retail spaces. NoLi will reuse the existing buildings and repurpose the outdated floorplans to create boutique-sized spaces, with layouts ranging in size from 400 square feet …

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Novartis Announces $771M Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Expansion in North Carolina’s Research Triangle

by Hayden Spiess

DURHAM AND MORRISVILLE, N.C. — Pharmaceutical developer and manufacturer Novartis (NYSE: NVS) has announced a $771 million expansion of its footprint in North Carolina’s Research Triangle. According to the company, the expansion will create 700 new jobs in Durham and Wake counties and more than 3,000 indirect jobs by the end of 2030. The North Carolina expansion is part of the Swiss company’s pledge to invest $23 billion in U.S. infrastructure over the next five years. Doubling the company’s operational presence to more than 700,000 square feet, the expansion will significantly increase manufacturing capacity. The expansion will comprise new construction as well as the renovation of existing facilities across three sites in Durham and Morrisville. The new hub will include a new site in Durham housing two new facilities for manufacturing biologics and sterile packaging and a new site in Morrisville for the production of solid dosage tablets and capsules, as well as an expansion of an existing Durham facility to support sterile filling of biologics into syringes and vials. One of the new facilities will be located at Pathway Triangle, occupying 202,000 square feet at the 1 million-square-foot campus in Morrisville. CBRE represented both Novartis and the landlord, King …

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JPI Receives Construction Financing for $150M Apartment Project in Downtown Long Beach

by Amy Works

LONG BEACH, CALIF. — Multifamily developer JPI has received construction financing from Tokyo Tatemono US Ltd. and BMO Bank for Portico, a $150 million apartment project in Long Beach, a coastal city situated about 25 miles south of Los Angeles. Located at 450 The Promenade N, Portico marks the first phase of the Mosaic redevelopment project, formerly known as City Place Long Beach. Slated for delivery in 2028, Portico will feature 272 multifamily units, including studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments — 16 of which will be designated as affordable housing. The development will also include 18,841 square feet of ground-floor retail space, offering direct access to the pedestrian promenade. Community amenities will include a speakeasy, rooftop deck, sports simulator, sauna and pool deck overlooking the Mosaic shopping center. Public art murals will adorn the building’s brick façade. “This project represents a key step forward in reimagining downtown Long Beach,” says Mollie Fadule, chief financial and investment officer at JPI. “With the support of Tokyo Tatemono US Ltd. and BMO Bank, we are not just building homes; we are creating a destination that blends housing, retail and culture into a thriving urban experience.” The broader 14-acre Mosaic redevelopment, led by Turnbridge …

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Lincoln Property Co. Acquires Student Housing Developer Capstone

by John Nelson

DALLAS — Lincoln Property Co., a Dallas-based global real estate services firm, has acquired Capstone Development Partners, a student housing developer with offices in Birmingham, Ala., and Denver. Lincoln’s acquisition includes Capstone’s management affiliate, Capstone Management Partners. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Capstone will continue to operate as Capstone Development Partners, powered by Lincoln. The developer came in at No. 15 in the Top Developers ranking by Student Housing Business. Capstone disclosed in the first quarter that it had seven projects planned through 2028 totaling 5,900 beds. The acquisition expands Lincoln’s higher education infrastructure and enhances its development, financing and operation of on-campus and university-affiliated housing. “Capstone has long been a recognized leader in student housing and campus facilities development,” says Alison Daubert, chief strategy officer at Lincoln. “Their specialized expertise complements Lincoln’s national platform with robust resources, allowing us to better support higher education institutions with even greater experience and expertise.” Capstone says that the move gives the company access to Lincoln’s national resources and operational expertise. “With Lincoln’s support and comprehensive real estate capabilities, we are more capable than ever to assist universities in creating innovative, customized development and operational solutions that align seamlessly with their …

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Walker & Dunlop Provides $192M Agency Refinancing to Cortland for National Multifamily Portfolio

by Taylor Williams

ATLANTA — Walker & Dunlop (NYSE: WD) has provided a $192 million Freddie Mac loan for the refinancing of a national portfolio of four multifamily properties totaling 1,137 units. The borrower was Atlanta-based owner-operator Cortland. The portfolio consists of Cortland at the Hammocks I & II in Miami, which total 720 units, as well as the 224-unit Huntington Glen Apartments in Dallas and the 193-unit Cortland Congress Park in Denver. According to Apartments.com, Cortland at the Hammocks offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units that range in size from 552 to 1,488 square feet. Cortland Congress Park features similar floor plans as well as studio options. Huntington Glen has one- and two-bedroom units that range in size from 516 to 937 square feet. Stephen Farnsworth led the Walker & Dunlop team that originated the financing on behalf of Cortland, which previously executed capital improvement programs to unit interiors, building exteriors and amenity spaces at all three properties. “Since acquisition, Cortland has invested meaningfully in these communities, successfully executing its value-add strategy and repositioning the assets within their respective markets,” says Farnsworth. “Our continued partnership reflects a shared commitment to supporting mission-driven communities and delivering lasting value for residents and investors alike.” …

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Scout Motors Selects Charlotte for New U.S. Corporate Headquarters, Plans $206M Investment

by Taylor Williams

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Scout Motors has selected Charlotte as its new U.S. corporate headquarters. The car manufacturer and subsidiary of German automaker Volkswagen plans to invest about $206 million within the local economy and to bring about 1,200 new jobs to the trade area. Scout Motors plans to fill these jobs over the next five years and will pay average annual wages of $172,000, which the company says is nearly double the average annual wage in Mecklenburg County. Scout Motors will locate its headquarters within Commonwealth, a mixed-use development in Charlotte’s Plaza Midwood neighborhood that is co-developed by Crosland Southeast and Nuveen Real Estate. The announcement builds on previous U.S. real estate activity by Scout Motors. The company is currently under construction on a 1,100-acre car manufacturing facility roughly 75 miles south of Charlotte in Blythewood, S.C., a project that is expected to be operational by 2027. The company also operates an “innovation center” in Novi, Mich. According to The Center Square, a watchdog publication that covers activities of state and local governments, Scout Motors received roughly $72 million in economic incentives for the deal. These included about $51.3 million from the State of North Carolina, $12.8 million from Mecklenburg …

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Toyota Begins Production at $13.9B Battery Plant in North Carolina, Pledges Additional $10B Investment Over Next Five Years

by Abby Cox

LIBERTY, N.C. — Toyota (NYSE: TM) has begun production at its new $13.9 billion battery plant in Liberty, approximately 20 miles southeast of Greensboro, N.C. The 7 million-square-foot facility, which broke ground in 2021, is Toyota’s first and only battery plant outside of Japan and the company’s 11th U.S. plant. Toyota will also make an additional investment of up to $10 billion over the next five years to “support future mobility efforts,” according to company representatives. Toyota has invested nearly $60 billion since the company began its U.S. operations nearly 70 years ago.  “Toyota is a pioneer in electrified vehicles, and the company’s significant manufacturing investment in the United States and North Carolina further solidifies our commitment to team members, customers, dealers, communities and suppliers,” says Ted Ogawa, president and CEO of Toyota Motor North America (TMNA).  Toyota North Carolina is expected to create as many as 5,100 jobs. “This new facility will bring new opportunities and long-term growth to our state. It’s another sign that North Carolina continues to lead the way in manufacturing and innovation,” adds U.S. Representative Richard Hudson of North Carolina. The 1,850-acre site can produce 30 gigawatt-hours (GWh) annually at full capacity and will serve …

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