Southeast

Berkadia Secures $84M Construction Bridge Loan for Fort Lauderdale Apartment Development

by John Nelson January 7, 2026

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. — Berkadia has secured an $84 million construction bridge loan for the completion of Astor Park Flagler Village, a 252-unit luxury apartment community located at 333 N.E. 6th St. in Fort Lauderdale. Mitch Sinberg, Scott Wadler, Matt Robbins, Brad Williamson and Patrick Johnson of Berkadia arranged the loan through BridgeInvest on behalf of the developer, Midtown Capital Partners. The borrower will use the floating-rate loan to refinance the property’s existing construction financing and fund remaining completion costs for Astor Park Flagler Village, which topped out in October and is expected to deliver this summer. The 12-story development will offer floorplans ranging in size from 594-square-foot studios to 1,735-square-foot penthouses. Amenities will include a resort-style rooftop pool, bar and resident lounge, dog park, coworking space, 2,389 square feet of retail space on the ground level and a structured parking podium with 318 garage parking spaces.

January 7, 2026

Development Industrial Southeast Tennessee

Constellation Breaks Ground on 352,620 SF Industrial Project in Goodlettsville, Tennessee

by John Nelson January 7, 2026

GOODLETTSVILLE, TENN. — Constellation Real Estate Partners has purchased 39 acres at 2186 and 2220 Ted Dorris Road in Goodlettsville, about 14 miles north of Nashville via I-65. The Dallas-based developer recently broke ground on a two-building, 352,620-square-foot speculative industrial project on the site dubbed Constellation Goodlettsville 65. Constellation plans to deliver the properties by the end of the year. Jim Rodrigues and Chanley Ritter of Lee & Associates are leading the leasing efforts for the property, which will feature 32- and 36-foot clear heights, 300 car parking spaces, a 1.7-acre fenced and paved trailer storage yard that can accommodate 71 trailers and immediate access to the I-65/Bethel Road interchange.

January 7, 2026

Florida Loans Multifamily Southeast

Dwight Capital Provides $67M HUD-Insured Loan for Emerald Bay Apartments in Hialeah, Florida

by John Nelson January 7, 2026

HIALEAH, FLA. — Dwight Capital has provided a $67 million HUD 223(f) loan for Emerald Bay, a 311-unit apartment community located in Hialeah, a suburb of Miami. The loan proceeds were used to retire existing debt, cover closing costs, fund a replacement reserve for future capital improvements and unlock equity built up through construction and lease-up. Elliot Haft and Jack Tawil of Dwight Capital arranged the loan on behalf of the borrower, JVC Management. Completed in 2023, Emerald Bay spans seven residential buildings and comprises one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans that range in size from 766 to 1,537 square feet, according to Apartments.com. Amenities at the complex include a swimming pool, fitness center, coworking space, clubhouse/leasing office, playground, dog park, outdoor common areas, courtyards and walking trails.

January 7, 2026

Acquisitions Mixed-Use North Carolina Office Restaurant Retail Southeast

Crescent Sells Mixed-Use Building in Charlotte to Invesco for $58M

by John Nelson January 7, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Locally based developer Crescent Communities has sold Elizabeth on Seventh, a 105,000-square-foot mixed-use building in Charlotte. Atlanta-based Invesco purchased the four-story, LEED-certified property for $58 million, according to the Charlotte Business Journal. Completed in 2022, Elizabeth on Seventh is located at the intersection of East Seventh Street and North Caswell Road and offers boutique office space and 22,000 square feet of ground-level retail space. The property’s office tenants include Abry Partners, Abundant Power, Adams Beverages, Becker Morgan Group, Bowman and Brooke, Brown Brothers Harriman and Influencable. Retail and restaurant tenants include Barre3, Catalina Kitchen + Bar, Rosemont Market & Wine Bar and The Yard Milkshake Bar.

January 7, 2026

Affordable Housing Development District of Columbia Loans Multifamily Office Southeast Top Stories

Nuveen Green Capital Provides $465M C-PACE Financing for Office-to-Residential Conversion Project in D.C.

by Kristin Harlow January 7, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nuveen Green Capital (NGC) has provided $465 million in C-PACE financing for The Geneva, an office-to-residential conversion project in Washington, D.C. The transaction represents the largest Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing in history as well as D.C.’s largest office-to-residential conversion to date, according to NGC. The borrower, Philadelphia-based developer Post Brothers, also received a $110 million senior loan from investment firm Mavik, bringing total financing to $575 million. The project’s overall price tag is $750 million, according to The Wall Street Journal. Located at 1825-1875 Connecticut Ave. NW, the 604,000-square-foot office property is comprised of two nine-story towers at the confluence of D.C.’s upscale Kalorama, Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan neighborhoods. The property will be converted into a 15-story luxury apartment building with 429 market-rate units, 42 extended-stay rentals, 61 affordable housing units and 57,000 square feet of commercial space. A timeline for construction was not provided. The $465 million in C-PACE financing was administered through DC Green Bank, which serves as the administrator of the DC PACE program on behalf of the District of Columbia. The DC PACE program is a special financing option for renewable energy projects such as solar, energy efficiency upgrades …

January 7, 2026

Acquisitions Arkansas Industrial Southeast

Cushman & Wakefield Commercial Negotiates Sale of Two Warehouses Totaling 160,000 SF in Maumelle, Arkansas

by Abby Cox January 6, 2026

MAUMELLE, ARK. — Cushman & Wakefield Commercial Advisors has negotiated the sale of two industrial warehouses located in the Little Rock suburb of Maumelle. The transaction included a 100,000-square-foot warehouse at 700 Burkhalter Commercial Drive and a 60,000-square-foot building at 400 Sharkey Drive. The two-building portfolio is currently 84 percent leased to tenants including United States Postal Service (USPS), Scholastic, Greentech Renewables and REM Plastic. Amazon was a tenant until its lease expired last month. Landon Williams and Katie Hargett of Cushman & Wakefield Commercial Advisors represented the seller, Burkhalter Property Group LLC, in the transaction. Box Acquisitions acquired the warehouses for an undisclosed price.

January 6, 2026

Acquisitions Florida Retail Southeast

United Capital Acquires Ives Plaza Shopping Center in Metro Miami for $12M

by Abby Cox January 6, 2026

MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. — United Capital has acquired Ives Plaza, a 56,841-square-foot shopping center located in Miami Gardens, approximately 16 miles north of downtown Miami. An entity doing business as R&E Trust Partnership LLP sold the center for $12 million. David Smith of LG Capital Partners, along with Adam Lipkin of United Capital, served as financial advisors on behalf of United Capital. This transaction marks the first time the property has been sold. Developed in 1955 on nearly 6.5 acres, Ives Plaza was 66 percent leased at the time of sale to 15 tenants including Pizza Hut and Rent-A-Center.

January 6, 2026

Acquisitions Hospitality Louisiana Southeast

Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 68-Room Comfort Inn New Orleans Airport Hotel

by Abby Cox January 6, 2026

SAINT ROSE, LA. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of the 68-room Comfort Inn New Orleans Airport hotel in Saint Rose. Built in 2010, the three-story property is situated at 10151 W. Airline Highway, roughly five miles from the Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Amenities include complimentary breakfast, a fitness center, business center, meeting facilities and an airport shuttle. David Altman and Jeff Halavacs of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, Siddiqui Enterprises LLC, and procured the buyer, NOLA Airport Hospitality LLC, in the transaction. Steve Greer was Marcus & Millichap’s broker of record in Louisiana.

January 6, 2026

Development Industrial Leasing Activity Southeast Virginia

Matan Cos. Signs DPR Construction to 203,000 SF Industrial Lease in Ashland, Virginia

by Abby Cox January 6, 2026

ASHLAND, VA. — Matan Cos. has fully leased the final phase of Northlake II, a four-building, 548,000-square-foot industrial park located along the I-95 corridor in Ashland, a suburb of Richmond. DPR Construction will fully occupy Building D, which totals 203,000 square feet. Completion of Building D is slated for the spring. Gareth Jones, Chris Avellana and Charlie Polk of JLL represented Matan Cos., while Savills and CBRE represented DPR in the lease negotiations. Phase I of Northlake II comprises buildings A, B and C and was delivered and leased in early 2024.

January 6, 2026

Acquisitions Content Partner Features Loans Midwest Multifamily Northeast Regions Real Estate Capital Markets Southeast Western

Navigating Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Small Balance Multifamily Loan Programs

by Sarah Daniels January 6, 2026

By Ann Atkinson, Regions Real Estate Capital Markets Most multifamily real estate owners need to finance or refinance their apartment community at some point. Many utilize the small balance multifamily loan programs available through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to do so. Understanding how lenders navigate each phase of the loan cycle can give owners a strategic advantage, especially in a time of elevated rate volatility. A significant amount of multifamily debt is maturing in 2026. Borrowers should not wait to refinance to avoid the concentrated competition later in the year when lenders are faced with refinancing demand. In addition, modest rent growth today offers refinancing upside; and finally, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have higher production caps in 2026, providing more runway for lending. The following overview, based on Regions Real Estate Capital Markets’ experience, outlines five key phases of the process, with helpful tips throughout: 1. Screening and Term Sheet Loan screening kicks off the relationship between borrower and lender. The lender’s production representative often conducts an introductory call with the borrower, who completes an application and provides due diligence items. Access a checklist of items to provide to Regions for screening here. Tip #1: Get all required (and …

January 6, 2026

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