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The … Audi Building $4B Plant in C. Georgia Atlanta & Southeast + Georgia + Industrial | October 26, 2026 Audi intends to invest approximately $4 billion in a manufacturing site at the Middle Georgia Megasite on Route 96 near Interstate 75. The Middle Georgia Megasite is a 1,534-acre state-owned industrial development site in Peach County, purchased by the State of Georgia for approximately $18.6 million. The plant will be the first venture at the … Latest Boston & New England Stories Marcus & Millichap Lists USPS Operations Facility in Hartford County Boston & New England + New England + Office | October 26, 2026 Marcus & Millichap has the listing for sale of the USPS Northeast Operations Facility in Windsor, CT, within Hartford County. Harrison Klein and Chez Eider of Marcus & Millichap, in association with John Krueger, the firm’s broker of record in Connecticut, are exclusively marketing the asset on behalf of the seller, a New York City-based … MassChallenge to Establish New Global Headquarters in Fenway Boston & New England + Boston + Office | October 26, 2026 Global accelerator MassChallenge plans to relocate its world headquarters to 401 Park Dr. in Boston’s Fenway neighborhood. The move to the Alexandria Real Estate Equities-owned campus represents a relocation from the Seaport District, where it has been based since its founding in 2009. “When I think about MassChallenge’s history in the Seaport, I see a … Connect Conferences: Panel Recap VideosWhether you couldn't make it or just want to revisit the insights, video recordings of all Connect Conferences panel sessions are now available to purchase and view. 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Built in 1996, Village … National City Investment Group Commences Workforce Housing Build California + San Diego + Apartments | October 26, 2026 The National City Investment Group, a locally owned, privately held real estate investment company, recently broke ground on Market View, a 120-unit multifamily residential community located at 303 Highland Ave. in National City. The development will transform an underutilized parking lot adjacent to Manolo Farmers Market, which has served National City for more than 33 … Latest Chicago & Midwest Stories Restaurant Concepts Added to Kansas MXU Development Lineup Chicago & Midwest + Midwest + Retail | October 26, 2026 Bluhawk, a 277-acre master-planned development in Overland Park, Kansas, announced that Five Four Restaurant & Drafthouse and La Madeleine have signed leases, building on the continued growth of its tenant lineup. Locally owned Five Four Restaurant & Drafthouse will expand its footprint in its home market, while French bakery and café La Madeleine will make … CBRE Arranges $16M Sale of Newly Developed Ohio Truck Stop, Retail Property Chicago & Midwest + Ohio + Retail | October 26, 2026 CBRE arranged the $15.6 million sale of a newly developed 7-Eleven (Speedway) truck stop and convenience retail property at 10030 Innovation Campus Way in New Albany, Ohio. CBRE’s Melissa Marshall, Ian Schroeder and David McNevin represented the buyer, a private Southern California-based investor, in the acquisition. The seller was an Ohio-based commercial real estate developer. … Latest Florida & Gulf Coast Stories Publix Building $200M Expansion at Lakeland Logistics Campus Florida & Gulf Coast + Gulf Coast + Retail | October 26, 2026 Publix Super Markets has initiated a major $200 million multi-phase expansion of its primary distribution and logistics campus in West Lakeland, Florida. The investment reinforces Lakeland as the central supply chain hub for Publix, which operates thousands of stores across the Southeastern U.S. The project will include a just-over-400,000-square-foot warehouse distribution center and a 58,000-square-foot return center. … Riverside Wharf JV Lands $145M Construction Loan for Dream Hotel Florida & Gulf Coast + South Florida + Hospitality | October 26, 2026 Driftwood Capital, in partnership with MV Real Estate Holdings and Merrimac Ventures, closed on a $145 million construction loan from Centennial Bank to advance development of Riverside Wharf, a $350 million hospitality-driven complex on the Miami River. The financing supports vertical construction of the nine-story, two-tower development which is expected to include a 167-key Dream … Latest Global Stories Brookfield Reinforces Qatar Presence with New Doha Office Global + Finance | October 26, 2026 Brookfield has opened a Doha office, anchored by its global credit platform including the recently acquired Oaktree. The Qatar News Agency reported that the move builds on Brookfield’s existing investments and partnerships in Qatar, notably its planned $20-billion joint venture with Qai, the artificial intelligence subsidiary of the Qatar Investment Authority, to develop AI infrastructure … Northmarq Arranges $19M Sale of Kent Canyon Ridge Plaza in WA Seattle & Northwest + Global + Washington + Retail | October 20, 2026 Northmarq’s Pacific Northwest Investment Sales team, led by Sean Tufts, Kevin Adatto, Joe Dugoni, and Jack Hallberg, completed the $19 million sale of Canyon Ridge Plaza, an 86,909-square-foot multi-tenant retail community center located at 26015 104th Ave. SE in Kent, Washington. The property was acquired by Kimco Realty. “Shopping centers continue to be one of … Latest National Stories RCG Ventures Closes Latest Fund Above Target with $515M National + Retail | October 26, 2026 RCG Ventures, LLC, the vertically integrated real estate investment arm of Argonne Capital Group specializing in multi-tenant retail real estate assets, said Monday it had closed RCG Ventures Fund VIII above target, with $515 million in capital commitments. The fund attracted strong support from a diverse group of new and existing institutional investors. “The successful … Tyler Henritze’s Town Lane Exceeds Target with $1.9-Billion Fundraise National + Finance | October 26, 2026 Town Lane, a boutique real estate investment firm co-founded by Blackstone Real Estate veteran Tyler Henritze, said Monday it had closed on Town Lane Real Estate Opportunities Fund II at its hard cap with $1.9 billion in investor commitments. The new fund exceeds the $1.25 billion raised for Town Lane’s inaugural fund in 2024, as … Latest New York & Tri-State Stories SIOR Fall Event Combines Networking, Examining the Industry’s Future New York & Tri-State + Midtown New York + Industrial | October 26, 2026 The Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS (SIOR) concluded its 2026 Fall Event in New York City after bringing together more than 1,200 commercial real estate professionals from 21 countries for four days of networking, professional development and discussions on the forces shaping the industry’s future. Held Oct. 19–22 at the New York Hilton Midtown, … JLL Arranges Financing for Lightstone Acquisition on Upper West Side New York & Tri-State + Uptown/Bronx + Apartments | October 26, 2026 JLL Capital Markets arranged acquisition financing for Lightstone’s purchase of 323 W. 96th St., a 174-unit multifamily property on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Senior managing director Peter Rotchford and managing director Michael Shmuely worked on behalf of Lightstone to secure the financing from MF1, a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Residential Investments. Lightstone is acquiring … Latest Phoenix & Southwest Stories Origin, Mill Creek Teaming Up on 190-Unit Scottsdale Rental Community Phoenix & Southwest + Phoenix + Apartments | October 26, 2026 Origin Investments and its partner, Mill Creek Residential, are planning to build Modera Old Town, a 190-unit multifamily development in an Opportunity Zone in Old Town Scottsdale. Construction on the new community will begin in October, with completion in mid-2029. This new development represents the second venture between Origin and Mill Creek Residential. Origin and … Rockefeller Group Offloads 453K-SF Denver Warehouse Park Phoenix & Southwest + Denver + Industrial | October 26, 2026 After fully leasing out a new 453,000-square foot Denver warehouse facility, The Rockefeller Group sold it for $94.5 million. The buyer of 25 Commerce Park was EastGroup Properties. CBRE’s Jeremy Ballenger and Tyler Carner represented Rockefeller Group. The project was fully leased by CBRE’s Todd Witty and Daniel Close prior to being marketed for sale. … Latest Seattle & Northwest Stories Report: Seattle-Tacoma Area Office Market Sees Declining Vacancy Seattle & Northwest + Seattle + Office | October 26, 2026 The Seattle-Tacoma metro area office is showing signs of declining vacancy, according to a recent report by Marcus & Millichap. “Seattle-Tacoma’s office market is showing broader signs of stabilization as improving absorption and a nearly empty development pipeline support declining vacancy, although recovery continues to vary by property class and submarket,” said Joel Deis, senior … Bell Partners Acquires 261-Unit Ballard Apartment Building for $95M Seattle & Northwest + Seattle + Apartments | October 26, 2026 Bell Partners, a national apartment owner and property management firm based in North Carolina, has bought the 261-unit Leva on Market building in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood. Located at 1545 NW Market Street, the property is a mixed-use apartment community featuring studio, one- and two-bedroom units. BlackRock-linked limited liability company Ballard Apartments LLC purchased the land … Latest Texas Stories Academy Sports + Outdoors to Open 126th Texas Store Texas + Houston-Galveston + Retail | October 26, 2026 Academy Sports + Outdoors is planning to open its next store in mid-November at the Magnolia Village shopping center. The center is at the southeast corner of FM 1488 and Spur 149, at 4353 Magnolia Village Drive. Capital Retail Properties is the site developer. The Houston Business Journal reports that the 55,000-square-foot store will be … Carrier to Invest $600M in FW Manufacturing Center Texas + Dallas-Fort Worth + Industrial | October 26, 2026 Carrier Global Corporation plans to invest more than $600 million over the next three years in a new one million square foot advanced manufacturing and engineering center in Fort Worth, Texas. The new state-of-the-art site demonstrates Carrier’s confidence in its growth in this business and furthers Carrier’s commitment to domestic manufacturing as the largest U.S.-headquartered … Latest Washington DC & Mid-Atlantic Stories STRONG Pilates Opens New Location in Maryland Washington DC & Mid-Atlantic + Maryland + Retail | October 26, 2026 A new STRONG Pilates studio is opening in Gambrills, Maryland, bringing the fitness franchise to Hopkins Business Center along MD Route 3. Hyatt Commercial represented the landlord in the 3,000-square-foot lease at 1041 MD Route 3 North. Bill Steffey, Executive Vice President at Hyatt Commercial, represented the landlord, while Jason Green of SABRE Real Estate … Divaris Real Estate Awarded 220K-SF Retail Leasing Assignment in VA Washington DC & Mid-Atlantic + Virginia + Retail | October 26, 2026 Divaris Real Estate, Inc. has been selected by Linville Team Partners to oversee retail leasing for Buildings F, G, and H at Peninsula Town Center, representing 227,424 square feet within the nearly 1.1 million-square-foot mixed-use development in Hampton, Virginia. Vice President Elizabeth Napolitano and Senior Associate Ben Clarke will lead the leasing strategy for the … Latest Stories FromWealthspire’s Ground Control Acquires $1B Wealth Manager in LondonDirect Investment | October 26, 2026Wealthspire Advisors’ unit, Ground Control Business Management, has acquired a United Kingdom-based management firm, marking the division’s third transaction in the European market. London-based private wealth manager Atlantic Swiss manages over $1 billion in total client assets and administration and is led by founder and president Craig Bell. The firm provides financial planning, investment management Modern Wealth Management Acquires $330M Practice in CaliforniaDirect Investment | October 26, 2026Modern Wealth Management has purchased another California-based wealth management firm, which oversees $330 million in assets under management. Lodi, CA-based 4thGEN Wealth Management, founded in 2015, provides investment management, retirement planning, and succession planning to high-net-worth clients, including business owners, pre-retirees, investors, and members of the agricultural sector. The team is led by advisors Kenneth Hines Completes Record $591M Multifamily DST OfferingAlternative Assets | October 26, 2026Hines has completed its largest Delaware statutory trust offering, raising about $591 million to buy two apartment properties in Coral Gables, Florida, and Chicago. The offering, HREX 9 DST, is the ninth completed by its Hines Private Wealth Solutions unit. The offering closed with about 550 investors, according to a federal filing. Its first sale Town Lane Closes Second RE Fund at $1.9BAlternative Assets | October 26, 2026Town Lane has closed its second opportunistic real estate fund with $1.9 billion in investor commitments, reaching its hard cap and expanding its capacity to pursue U.S. property investments amid market dislocation. Town Lane Real Estate Opportunities Fund II is 52% larger than the firm’s $1.25 billion inaugural fund, raised in 2024. The latest vehicle