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Built in 2012 and situated on 10.5 acres, Southside at McEwen is 100% leased … BKM, Kayne Anderson Add 471K-SF Sandy Springs Warehouse Project to Atlanta Metro Holdings Atlanta & Southeast + Atlanta Metro + Industrial | October 12, 2026 BKM Capital Partners (“BKM”) and Kayne Anderson Real Estate have acquired Northridge Commons, a 471,000-square-foot industrial campus in Sandy Springs, Georgia, for $100 million. The acquisition brings BKM’s metro Atlanta holdings to approximately 1.5 million square feet, less than a year after the firm entered the market. Third & Urban was the seller. Northridge Commons … Latest Boston & New England Stories Gale Tapped for On-Call Engineering Services to Martha’s Vineyard Airport Boston & New England + Metro Boston + Hospitality | October 12, 2026 Gale Associates, Inc. has been selected to provide on-call engineering services for Martha’s Vineyard Airport in West Tisbury, Massachusetts. Through the agreement, Gale’s Airport Engineering & Planning Group will support the airport’s infrastructure needs and capital improvement priorities as assignments are identified. “The Martha’s Vineyard Airport is pleased to welcome Gale Associates to our consulting … Healey Administration Proposes Pared-Down Slate of Opportunity Zones Boston & New England + Massachusetts + Opportunity Zones | October 12, 2026 Massachusetts is proposing 34 fewer neighborhoods in a second iteration of the federal Opportunity Zone program that gives investors tax benefits in return for their involvement, reported the Boston Business Journal. The Healey administration is submitting 104 zones, with tighter federal restrictions on the zones eliminating about 25% of the zones that qualified when the … 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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Download the videos now!Connect Texas Multifamily 2026$59Watch VideoConnect Industrial Midwest 2026$59Watch VideoConnect Retail West 2025$59Watch VideoView All Events Latest California Stories BIG 4 Alliance Partners with Supply Chain Federation, CREDA SoCal California + Los Angeles + Industrial | October 12, 2026 The BIG 4, an alliance between the cities of Commerce, Industry, Santa Fe Springs, and Vernon, announced on Monday a new partnership with the Supply Chain Federation, a national advocacy organization representing business and labor in goods movement, and CREDA SoCal to advance a regional approach to industrial development, workforce opportunity and supply-chain resilience across … Upland Apartments with Value-Add Potential Trade to Limited Partnership California + Inland Empire + Apartments | October 12, 2026 Marcus & Millichap finalized the sale of Amber Pines Apartments, a 23-unit multifamily property located at 330 Amber Ct. in Upland. The property sold for $5.9 million, or $257,717 per unit. “Amber Pines features a mix of spacious studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans,” said Douglas McCauley, senior managing director investments. “The asset’s prime north … Latest Chicago & Midwest Stories Northmarq Secures $50M Refinancing of Multifamily Asset in MN Chicago & Midwest + Midwest + Apartments | October 12, 2026 Northmarq has arranged $50 million in financing for Ardor on the Bluffs, a 235-unit mid-rise multifamily community in Bloomington, Minnesota. Located at 3701 American Blvd, the complex is located just minutes from MSP International Airport and the Mall of America. Northmarq’s Minneapolis Debt + Equity team, led by Dan Trebil, arranged the financing on behalf … Ambrose Breaks Ground on Two Facilities at Indianapolis Logistics Park Chicago & Midwest + Indianapolis + Industrial | October 12, 2026 Ambrose has broken ground on two buildings at the Indianapolis Logistics Park – Northwest, a 104-acre modern industrial park in Whitestown, Indiana, part of Greater Indianapolis. The two buildings are being developed on a speculative basis and are designed to accommodate a range of industrial uses, totaling approximately 947,000 square feet. The construction of the … Latest Florida & Gulf Coast Stories Hallandale Beach Casino to Undergo Revamp Florida & Gulf Coast + South Florida + Hospitality | October 12, 2026 Developer Jeffrey Soffer plans to rebuild the Big Easy Casino in Hallandale Beach and replace it with a 165,381-square-foot new casino, plus a four-story parking garage. The South Florida Business Journal reports the casino would include slot machines, a card room, a smoking lounge for slots players, a central bar, a live music venue, a … Waypoint Inks $100M Bridge Loan for Two Florida Rental Assets Florida & Gulf Coast + North Florida + Apartments | October 12, 2026 JLL Capital Markets arranged $100 million in bridge financing for Waypoint Residential’s two-property portfolio in Florida, enabling the company to recapitalize recently completed construction projects. JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, Waypoint Residential, to secure floating-rate construction take-out financing with TPG Real Estate Credit. The portfolio consists of The Pointe at Davis Creek, a 288-unit … Latest Global Stories KKR, Mirastar Acquire Eight UK Logistics Properties from Ares Global + Industrial | September 29, 2026 KKR and Mirastar, KKR Real Estate’s industrial and logistics platform in Europe, have acquired a 2.7-million-square-foot portfolio of eight UK logistics assets from Ares Real Estate funds. According to published reports, the portfolio is valued at approximately £400 million (US$529 million). The fully occupied portfolio comprises modern, high-quality assets across established distribution markets in the … Realty Income, KKR Establish European Joint Venture Global + Net Lease | September 15, 2026 Realty Income Corporation and KKR have formed a euro-denominated joint venture that is expected to own a diversified portfolio of existing European net lease real estate assets contributed by Realty Income, spanning four markets and a broad mix of industries and tenants. Capital accounts advised by KKR intend to make an initial investment of €528 … Latest National Stories TKO Makes $2B Offer for Service Properties Trust’s Hotel Portfolio National + Hospitality | October 12, 2026 Hospitality investment firm TKO LLC has made an unsolicited offer to acquire the hotel portfolio of Service Properties Trust (SVC) for $2 billion in cash. SVC has said it will study the proposal, noting that it had no prior contact from TKO. For its part, TKO said the acquisition would provide SVC with immediate liquidity … CRE Capital Markets Send “Mixed Signals” in H1 2026 National + Finance | October 9, 2026 Commercial real estate investment activity strengthened in the first half of 2026, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association (CREDA) Research Foundation reported. The organization’s U.S. Capital Markets Report, H1 2026 cited transaction volume, pricing and REIT purchasing activity as indicators of growing investor confidence. However, the report cited “mixed signals” from the CRE investment market … Latest New York & Tri-State Stories Gary Barnett, Lisa Silverstein Among Honorees at Upcoming 131st REBNY Annual New York & Tri-State + Midtown New York + Finance | October 12, 2026 The Real Estate Board of New York has announced the honorees for the 131st REBNY Annual, celebrating the people whose work and leadership have helped shape the city. The celebration will take place on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2027 at the Waldorf Astoria New York. This year’s honorees will include the following: “This year’s honorees have … Catholic Charities Cuts Ribbon on $143M Affordable Seniors Housing in Brownsville New York & Tri-State + Outer Boroughs + Senior Housing | October 12, 2026 City and state officials joined representatives from Catholic Charities and community leaders to cut the ribbon on the new Catholic Charities Gail P. Duke Senior Residence. The $143.4-million development will provide 141 units of affordable sustainable apartments for low-income seniors with supportive services in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn. The Gail P. Duke Senior Residence, … Latest Phoenix & Southwest Stories Kidder Mathews Taps DeAnna Amende to Lead Portland Asset Services Seattle & Northwest + Phoenix & Southwest + Portland + | October 12, 2026 Kidder Mathews has welcomed DeAnna Amende, CPM, as senior vice president and market leader for asset services in Portland, Oregon. In this role, she will lead local teams and oversee property management operations, portfolio performance, client relationships, and business development throughout the market. Amende brings nearly 30 years of experience managing office, retail, and industrial … Tech High-Flyer Converting Tempe Warehouse into HQ Phoenix & Southwest + Phoenix + Industrial | October 12, 2026 The Nox Group picked up a 128,000-square-foot industrial space and plans to turn it into its new headquarters. The Phoenix Business Journal reports that the company is growing fast and plans to spend $30 million on the upgrades. It made $1 billion last year. Data centers, water treatment plans and semiconductor work are Nox’s three … Latest Seattle & Northwest Stories Kidder Mathews Taps DeAnna Amende to Lead Portland Asset Services Seattle & Northwest + Phoenix & Southwest + Portland + | October 12, 2026 Kidder Mathews has welcomed DeAnna Amende, CPM, as senior vice president and market leader for asset services in Portland, Oregon. In this role, she will lead local teams and oversee property management operations, portfolio performance, client relationships, and business development throughout the market. Amende brings nearly 30 years of experience managing office, retail, and industrial … Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of Vancouver RV Storage Seattle & Northwest + Washington + Industrial | October 12, 2026 Marcus & Millichap announced the $5.52 million sale of Pedron’s RV Storage, an 80,824-square-foot vehicle storage facility. “The sellers owned and self-managed this facility for 40 years, and the buyers already own a similar property in the greater Vancouver area,” said Chris Secreto, senior managing director of investments. “While the broader Vancouver self-storage market is … Latest Texas Stories LNG Vendor Pursuing $240M Galveston Facility Texas + Houston-Galveston + Industrial | October 12, 2026 Power LNG is advancing Project Seawolf, a $240 million liquefied natural gas production and fueling facility planned for Pelican Island in Galveston. Power LNG will lease about 30 acres of port-owned property for an initial 30-year term, with options for two 10-year renewals. Power LNG is responsible for financing, permitting, constructing and operating the facility. … DART Seeking Ideas for Southern Dallas Station Redevelopment Texas + Dallas-Fort Worth + Infrastructure | October 12, 2026 Dallas Area Rapid Transit is looking to redevelop more than 18 acres at its Westmoreland Station. Dallas is in the process of changing the rezoning to allow mixed-use development with housing, retail and office. The new zoning is expected to be enacted by summer 2027. The Dallas Business Journal reports DART’s growing development portfolio includes … Latest Washington DC & Mid-Atlantic Stories Gavigan’s Furniture Buys Maryland Warehouse for $18M Washington DC & Mid-Atlantic + Maryland + Industrial | October 12, 2026 Gavigan’s Furniture has acquired 700 Evelyn Avenue, a 177,536-square-foot warehouse in Maryland, for $17.75 million. Gavigan’s Furniture previously leased the asset, located in the Linthicum section of Anne Arundel County, to house warehouse operations and administrative offices. Matthew Curran, SIOR and Andrew Meeder, SIOR, Senior Vice Presidents and Principals at MacKenzie Commercial Real Estate Services, … JLL Arranges Sale of 10-Story Office Building in Tysons Washington DC & Mid-Atlantic + Virginia + Office | October 12, 2026 JLL has completed the sale of 8270 Greensboro Drive, a 166,393-square-foot office building in Tysons, Virginia. JLL represented the seller, Nuveen, in the sale of the asset to Onward Investors. The 10-story building, originally constructed in 1999 and comprehensively renovated in 2021, is currently 96% leased to a diversified roster of 13 tenants. JLL’s Capital … Latest Stories FromGolub Capital to Invest $5M in Credit AI Firm F2Alternative Assets | October 12, 2026F2, the agentic operating system for global credit, announced a strategic partnership with private credit manager Golub Capital. As part of the partnership, Golub Capital will invest $5 million in F2 and deploy F2 technology and AI capabilities to augment the firm’s investment processes. “F2’s model-agnostic architecture gives us that flexibility while helping translate those Conversant Raises $845M for Debut Fund and Co-InvestmentsAlternative Assets | October 12, 2026Conversant Capital has closed its inaugural private investment fund and related co-investment vehicles with $845 million in equity commitments, expanding its capital base for investments across real estate and real estate-related businesses. The Conversant Private Investment Fund, or CPIF, raised approximately $705 million for its commingled vehicle, exceeding its original $500 million target by more Liberty Mutual, OIC Launch Infrastructure Credit StrategyAlternative Assets | October 12, 2026Orion Infrastructure Capital and Liberty Mutual Investments, the investment arm of Liberty Mutual Group, have expanded their long-term partnership and launched a credit income strategy focused on middle-market infrastructure debt originated across OIC’s platform. Under a long-term investment management agreement, LMI has the option to deploy up to $750 million. The firms have jointly committed Apogem Tops Target With $372M Real Assets Fund IVAlternative Assets | October 12, 2026Apogem Capital has closed Apogem Real Assets Fund IV with $372 million in commitments, beating its $300 million target. The total includes $12 million from Apogem employees. The firm also raised another $100 million for a separate real assets co-investment account. Fund IV is about 40% larger than its predecessor. That fund, PA Real Assets