Southeast

BWE Secures $101M Loan for New Active Adult Community in Jacksonville

by John Nelson September 15, 2026

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — BWE has secured a $101 million bridge loan for the refinancing of RISE at Glen Kernan Park, a new active adult community located at 4890 Sweetgrass Place in Jacksonville’s Southside neighborhood. Andy Effler of BWE led the team that closed the three-year, floating-rate loan through BlackRock affiliate HPS on behalf of the borrower, RISE, A Real Estate Company. The locally based developer is using the nonrecourse loan to retire the existing senior construction loan from Benefit Street Partners and the mezzanine loan from Pearlmark Real Estate, as well as funding reserves while RISE at Glen Kernan Park is in lease-up. The 308-unit property is reserved for households age 55 and older and features a mix of 109 one-bedroom and 127 two-bedroom luxury apartments, as well as 72 single-story cottage units with attached garages. Monthly rental rates range from $1,704 to $3,871, according to Apartments.com. Amenities include a fully equipped fitness facility, resort-style pool, pickleball courts and a bar and lounge room.

September 15, 2026

Acquisitions Office Southeast Virginia

Piedmont Realty Trust Acquires Office Building in Arlington, Virginia for $56.3M

by John Nelson September 15, 2026

ARLINGTON, VA. — Piedmont Realty Trust Inc. has purchased a 188,014-square-foot office building located at 4075 Wilson Blvd. in Arlington’s Ballston submarket. A partnership between Rithm Capital Corp., GreenBarn Investment Group and FarmViewVentures sold the property for $56.3 million. Jud Ryan, James Cassidy and Grant Marley of Newmark represented the sellers in the transaction. Rithm, GreenBarn and FarmView purchased the office property in September 2024 and invested approximately $6 million in capital improvements, which helped generate more than 90,000 square feet of new leasing activity. Office tenants at 4075 Wilson include Nalej Corp., KnowBe4, Systems Planning & Analysis and OpenText Public Sector. The ground-level retail space is fully leased to Sweetgreen, Grazie Nonna, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream and Pinnacle Bank.

September 15, 2026

Arkansas Build-to-Rent Loans Multifamily Single-Family Rental Southeast

MMCC Arranges $53M Refinancing for Build-to-Rent Property in Rogers, Arkansas

by John Nelson September 15, 2026

ROGERS, ARK. — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) has arranged a $53 million loan for the refinancing of The Grove, a 235-unit build-to-rent (BTR) residential community in Rogers. John Brickson of MMCC’s Dallas office arranged the three-year, nonrecourse loan on behalf of the borrower, a joint venture between Brittenum Group and Realty Capital Partners. The direct lender was not disclosed. Built in 2024, The Grove was 94.5 percent occupied at the time of financing and comprises 123 detached, two-story cottages and 112 attached townhome-style residences. Amenities include a resort-style pool, 24-hour fitness center, golf simulator, package lockers, coworking offices, a community kitchen and a pickleball court.

September 15, 2026

Acquisitions Florida Retail Southeast

Colliers Negotiates $23M Sale of Shopping Center in Trinity, Florida

by John Nelson September 15, 2026

TRINITY, FLA. — Colliers has negotiated the sale of Trinity Village Center, a 76,834-square-foot shopping center located in Trinity, roughly 30 miles north of Tampa. According to the Tampa Bay Business Journal, Crow Holdings purchased the center for $23 million. Tommy Isola and Whitaker Leonhardt of Colliers represented the buyer, Colterra Capital Corp., in the transaction. Trinity Village Center was 93 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including Bonefish, Synovus Bank and Tampa General.

September 15, 2026

Acquisitions Florida Mixed-Use North Carolina Retail Southeast

Cuadra Capital Acquires 250,000 SF of Retail, Mixed-Use Developments in North Carolina, Florida

by Abby Cox September 14, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Cuadra Capital, a Charlotte-based real estate investment and operating firm, has acquired multiple retail and mixed-use assets totaling 250,000 square feet across North Carolina and Florida. The acquisitions include State Street Station in Greensboro, College Plaza in Winston-Salem and the Bottleworks District in Wilmington, N.C. The lone Florida acquisition was Park & King in Jacksonville. State Street Station is a 60,977-square-foot, eight-building neighborhood retail center that includes a mix of food-and-beverage, service, medical and wellness retail tenants. The firm also acquired four adjacent parcels from a local owner to expand parking capacity and improve accessibility surrounding State Street Station. College Plaza is a 50,000-square-foot shopping center located across from The Grounds, a 100-acre mixed-use district under construction. The center is home to local tenants such as Jimmy the Greek and Elizabeth’s Pizza. As part of the acquisition, Cuadra also purchased the adjacent parcel situated at 2730 University Parkway, with plans to implement capital improvements at the property. The Bottleworks District is a four-property, 100,000-square-foot mixed-use portfolio that spans three contiguous blocks. The portfolio is home to a mix of food-and-beverage, office and light industrial tenants, including Hi-Wire Brewing, The Ibis, Cugina Forno and the YMCA. Park & King …

September 14, 2026

Acquisitions Development Florida Restaurant Retail Southeast

CrossMarc Capital Purchases Open-Air Retail Venue in Oviedo, Florida for $8.3M

by Abby Cox September 14, 2026

OVIEDO, FLA. — CrossMarc Capital LP has acquired The Food Factory at Oviedo on the Park, a 14,000-square-foot, open-air dining and entertainment venue in the northeast Orlando suburb of Oviedo, for $8.3 million. The acquisition includes the Food Factory building, as well as an adjacent parcel where CrossMarc plans to develop a 3,894-square-foot, multi-tenant retail building. Construction is expected to begin in November. Approximately 1,200 square feet has already been preleased to Kilwins, an American confectionary franchise. Winter Park, Fla.-based Michael Collard Properties sourced the off-market transaction.

September 14, 2026

Development Industrial Southeast Tennessee

Brennan Breaks Ground on 210,000 SF Industrial Facility in Nashville

by Abby Cox September 14, 2026

NASHVILLE, TENN. — Brennan Investment Group has broken ground on a 210,000-square-foot speculative industrial facility in the historic Whites Creek neighborhood of Nashville. The building is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2027. Situated on 17 acres, the rear-load building will feature 260-foot depths, ample trailer and car parking spaces, 32-foot clear heights, an ESFR sprinkler system, concrete tilt-wall construction and the ability to accommodate up to five tenants.

September 14, 2026

Acquisitions Kentucky Office Southeast

Marcus & Millichap Brokers Auction Sale of 25,274 SF Office Property in Louisville Leased to Chewy

by Abby Cox September 14, 2026

LOUISVILLE, KY. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the auction sale of a 25,274-square-foot office property located at 3621 Fern Valley Road in Louisville. Chewy Inc., the online retailer for pet food and medications, occupies the building on a corporate-guaranteed lease with a little more than three years remaining on the initial term and two five-year renewal options. The property serves as the brand’s national call center and training hub that supports Chewy’s pharmaceuticals business. Daniel Greenamyre of Marcus & Millichap marketed the property on behalf of the Chicago-based seller. Greenamyre worked with Paul Casella and Derek Schuster of Marcus & Millichap’s Auction Services team to execute the online auction. Michael Glass served as Marcus & Millichap’s broker of record in Kentucky for the deal. The buyer and sales price were not disclosed.

September 14, 2026

Florida Market Reports Restaurant Retail Southeast Southeast Market Reports

Why Quality Continues to Drive Orlando’s Retail Investment Market

by John Nelson September 14, 2026

If there is one thing I have learned over the past year, it’s that retail buyers have not left Orlando. They have become more selective, and that selectivity is exposing the real issue in the market: there are not enough high-quality retail properties available for sale in the trade areas investors want most. Inventory remains near all-time lows throughout Central Florida, especially in established trade areas with strong demographics, excellent visibility and limited opportunities for new development. As a result, buyer demand continues to outpace the number of available opportunities. Orlando remains one of the strongest retail markets in the country, supported by healthy consumer spending, positive net absorption and a limited construction pipeline that continues to give investors confidence. For owners, this creates an important window. Properties with strong locations, durable tenancy and a clear growth story are standing out because buyers have fewer comparable alternatives to pursue. In this market, quality does not just protect value; it creates competition. One of the biggest changes I have noticed over the past few years is how buyers evaluate opportunities. A few years ago, investors moved much faster. Today, they spend more time underwriting acquisitions, reviewing lease structures and understanding the …

September 14, 2026

Development Georgia Industrial Southeast

Joint Venture Delivers 686,400 SF Speculative Industrial Park in Buford, Georgia

by Abby Cox September 11, 2026

BUFORD, GA. — A joint venture between Trammell Crow Co. and a consortium led by CBRE Japan has delivered Buford Creek Business Center, a three-building, 686,400-square-foot speculative industrial park located in Buford, a northeast suburb of Atlanta in Gwinnett County. Building 100 at Buford Creek Business Center is a 349,440-square-foot cross-dock warehouse with 40-foot clear heights and 64 trailer parking spaces. Buildings 200 and 300, which are both rear-load buildings, each total 168,400 square feet and include 36-foot clear heights with 40 and 24 trailer parking spots, respectively. Todd Barton, Mark Hawks, Joanna Blaesing and Matt Higgins of CBRE are leasing the project on behalf of ownership. The project team included architect Atlas Collaborative and general contractor The Conlan Co.

September 11, 2026

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