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The … JV Pays $220M for Alpharetta Hotel Atlanta & Southeast + Atlanta + Hospitality | September 29, 2026 Crescent Real Estate offloaded The Hotel at Avalon, a 330-Key Hotel in Alpharetta. Commercial Search reports that Endeavor Real Estate Group and Cox acquired The Hotel at Avalon for $220 million. Crescent has owned the since September 2020. The hotel debuted in 2018. The Hotel at Avalon features guest rooms and suites ranging from 355 … Latest Boston & New England Stories Plans Filed for 155-Unit Office-to-Apartment Conversion in Boston Boston & New England + Boston + Apartments | September 28, 2026 Boston continues to be a hub for office conversion enthusiasts, with Kendall Capital planning to convert a landmark office building in Boston’s Financial District into a 155-unit residential property. The 155,000-square-foot project would be financed through historic tax credits, according to a report by Banker & Tradesman. Kendall Capital manager Mai Luo acquired the property … Growing Biotech Firm Leases 33K SF in New Haven Boston & New England + New England + Office | September 28, 2026 Biotech firm Invivyd is more than tripling its headquarters space in downtown New Haven, CT by signing a long-term lease for about 33,000 square feet at a landmark building neighboring Yale University. The transaction was reported by Hartford Business Journal. Invivyd will take space at 205 Church St., an historic building originally constructed in 1832 … 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. Hear directly from the industry's top leaders as they discuss trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future. 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 Insights from Connect Apartments: Finding Opportunities in Challenges (VIDEO) California + Los Angeles + Apartments | September 29, 2026 At Connect Apartments 2026 in Los Angeles, Connect CRE asked industry leaders where they’re seeing trends, opportunities or challenges in the Western multifamily market. While not downplaying the challenges that have arisen in an uncertain financing environment, these experts highlighted the opportunities that result from paying attention to fundamental operating principles and having a strong … Vintage San Francisco Office Properties Trade Hands California + Bay Area + Office | September 28, 2026 Seven Equity Group acquired 875 and 899 Howard, a two-building office property totaling roughly 280,000 square feet in downtown San Francisco, for $65.5 million. Commercial Search reports that Genesis Capital Group originated a $51 million acquisition loan. Hudson Pacific Properties was the seller. The two buildings debuted in 1920. The one at 899 Howard is a retail-to-office … Latest Chicago & Midwest Stories Greystone Provides $35M in Freddie Mac Financing for Naperville Multifamily Chicago & Midwest + Greater Chicagoland + Apartments | September 29, 2026 Greystone has provided a $35.37 million Freddie Mac loan to finance the acquisition of The Ponds of Naperville, a 216-unit multifamily property in Naperville, Illinois. The financing was originated by Eric Rosenstock, Senior Managing Director at Greystone on behalf of Grand Lifestyles. Built in 1988, The Ponds of Naperville offers a mix of one- and … Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 206-Unit Indiana MF Property Chicago & Midwest + Midwest + Apartments | September 28, 2026 Marcus & Millichap announced the sale of Shoaff Park Villas, a 206-unit multifamily property in Fort Wayne, Indiana. “Shoaff Park Villas presented a rare opportunity as it was the first time the property had been offered for sale since 1976 after being owned by the same family for 50 years,” said Jack Friskney, director of … Latest Florida & Gulf Coast Stories Rental Condos Debut in N. Miami Florida & Gulf Coast + South Florida + Apartments | September 29, 2026 Fortune International Group and Blue Road delivered Nexo Residences, a 16-story short-term rental condominium in North Miami Beach. Built by KAST Construction, the development will soon welcome its first owners and guests. Located at 13899 Biscayne Blvd., the 254 units are delivered fully furnished. Studio to three-bedroom floorplans, along with a collection of three- and four-bedroom townhomes, range from … PTM Lands $125M Financing for St. Pete Multifamily Community Florida & Gulf Coast + Gulf Coast + Apartments | September 29, 2026 PTM Partners closed on a $125 million construction loan from GID to finance EDGE Collective II, a 330-unit Class AA multifamily high-rise including 19,000 square feet of retail space in downtown St. Petersburg’s EDGE District. Berkadia arranged the three-year, floating-rate construction loan on behalf of PTM Partners. The financing was arranged by Scott Wadler and … 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 Outstanding U.S. CRE Mortgage Debt Rises to $5.1 Trillion National + Finance | September 29, 2026 U.S. commercial/multifamily mortgage debt outstanding increased by $42.9 billion in the second quarter of 2026, a 0.9% increase over Q1, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) latest Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding quarterly report. Total CRE mortgage debt outstanding rose to $5.1 trillion at the end of Q2, with nearly half the increase ($20.7 billion) … NMHC Survey Highlights Challenging Environment for Apartment Development National + Apartments | September 28, 2026 The National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) said its Quarterly Survey of Apartment Construction & Development Activity for the third quarter of 2026 points to a challenging development environment characterized by increasing construction costs, economic uncertainty and low rent growth. However, even as fewer projects break ground, builders and developers remain optimistic in their 6-12-month outlook on … Latest New York & Tri-State Stories Boutique Union Square Offices Refinanced for $66M New York & Tri-State + Downtown New York + Office | September 29, 2026 Newmark arranged a $66.5-million loan on behalf of ZG Capital Partners to refinance 836–838 Broadway, a boutique, fully leased mixed-use office property in Manhattan’s Union Square neighborhood. J.P. Morgan provided the financing, which replaces a previously secured $28.9-million loan. Senior managing director Daniel Fromm, director Tim Polglase and analysts Jack Fenton and Stavros Giannakopoulos arranged … Long Island City Commercial Building Changes Hands for $6M New York & Tri-State + Outer Boroughs + Apartments | September 28, 2026 A local developer has purchased a commercial unit in Long Island City for $6.1 million, or approximately $407 per buildable square foot, with plans to redevelop the building into high-end condos. Marcus & Millichap negotiated the sale of the now-vacant property at 49-03 Fifth St., which was formerly home to an auto repair shop. The … Latest Phoenix & Southwest Stories VAC Breaks Ground on $100M Henderson Redevelopment Project Phoenix & Southwest + Las Vegas + Retail | September 29, 2026 VAC Development has broken ground on The Cliff, a $100 million transformation of a 10-acre, 100,000-square-foot office property in Green Valley Ranch. A VAC Development-led joint venture acquired and recapitalized the project at the end of August, with CAST Capital Partners continuing as a partner. Construction officially began September 1, with delivery to tenants targeted … PAULS Reacquires 15-Story Denver Office Tower Phoenix & Southwest + Denver + Office | September 29, 2026 PAULS acquired Regency Plaza, a 15-story, 335,908 square foot Class A office tower located at 4643 South Ulster Street in the Denver Tech Center. The building was purchased from Granite Properties. The purchase marks a return to Regency Plaza for PAULS, who previously owned the property. Newmark’s Tim Richey and Jack Richey represented Granite in the … Latest Seattle & Northwest Stories Genentech Breaks Ground on $750M Manufacturing Expansion in Hillsboro Seattle & Northwest + Oregon + Industrial | September 29, 2026 Genentech, a subsidiary of Swiss drugmaker Roche Group, has broken ground on a $750 million expansion of its manufacturing facility in Hillsboro, Oregon. The move advances plans announced in August to increase capacity for advanced drug delivery devices and to strengthen the company’s United States manufacturing capabilities. The event marks the start of construction for … Report: Puget Sound Multifamily Pipeline Undergoing Reset Seattle & Northwest + Seattle + Apartments | September 28, 2026 The Puget Sound development pipeline is seeing a significant reset, with a meaningful number of developers formally shelving projects rather than continuing to extend timelines and hold entitlements while waiting for market conditions to improve. As a result, both the approved and in-review pipelines contracted over the past year. According to a report by Kidder … Latest Texas Stories Burlington Taking Over Shuttered Houston Big Box Location Texas + Houston-Galveston + Retail | September 29, 2026 Burlington, which recently announced expansion plans, rounded up a prime retail real estate spot left vacant by recent corporate bankruptcies. The popular off-price department store is bringing a new location to Southwest Houston, taking over a Conn’s HomeStore. The company is aiming for 115 new openings by 2028. Burlington has committed to a commercial renovation … Henry S. Miller, Lincoln Reveal Start Date for New Pepper Square Texas + Dallas-Fort Worth + Apartments | September 29, 2026 Henry S. Miller and Lincoln Property Co. are partnering on the redevelopment of Pepper Square, a mixed-use project located at the southeast corner of Preston Road and Belt Line Road. The two have agreed to jointly develop the project’s first of three phases. Current plans for the redevelopment include at least 1,050 apartment homes and … Latest Washington DC & Mid-Atlantic Stories DC Retail Investment Activity Increases, Virginia Suburbs Show Strength Washington DC & Mid-Atlantic + DC + Retail | September 29, 2026 Across the Washington, D.C., area, more retail space was leased than vacated in 2025, despite federal government layoffs and broader economic headwinds, according to a recent report by Marcus & Millichap. The metro recorded a roughly 30 percent year-over-year increase in retail transaction activity, slightly outpacing the national rate. “Washington-area retail properties have remained resilient … Northmarq Lends $19M for 154-Unit Multifamily Property in Pennsylvania Washington DC & Mid-Atlantic + Pennsylvania + Apartments | September 28, 2026 Northmarq’s Philadelphia Debt + Equity team, led by John Banas and Kris Wood, along with David Singer and Jeff Steigerwalt, has lent $19.1 million for the refinancing of Dover Run Apartments located at 2670 Springhouse Bend in Dover, Pennsylvania. Northmarq arranged the deal on behalf of the borrower, Boyd Wilson. The financing was secured through … Latest Stories FromGCM Grosvenor Backs Hyperion’s Grocery-Anchored Retail ExpansionAlternative Assets | September 29, 2026Hyperion Realty Capital has formed a strategic partnership with GCM Grosvenor that includes a commitment of up to $100 million for a new closed-end fund targeting value-add grocery-anchored shopping centers across the Western United States. The vehicle, Hyperion Grocery Retail Partners III, is seeking $200 million of equity and could assemble a portfolio representing as Wendy’s Franchisee Meritage Files for Chapter 11Markets | September 29, 2026Meritage Hospitality Group, one of the largest U.S. Wendy’s franchisees, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Sept. 17 as it seeks to reduce financial pressure on a restaurant business that has reported declining sales and earnings. The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based company operates 314 Wendy’s restaurants, one Bojangles and five independently branded concepts across 15 states. EnergyCAP Draws New PE BackingAlternative Assets | September 29, 2026LLR Partners has made a strategic investment in EnergyCAP, a utility and energy management software provider, joining existing investor Resurgens Technology Partners. The companies did not disclose the investment amount, ownership stakes or EnergyCAP’s valuation. Resurgens, which first invested in EnergyCAP in 2021, will remain an active investor. EnergyCAP brings utility bills, energy usage and Simplify Offers $2.25 a Share for Marygold, Topping MDP DealCommodities | September 29, 2026Simplify Asset Management has submitted an unsolicited proposal to acquire The Marygold Companies for $2.25 a share in cash, topping Madison Dearborn Partners’ agreement to buy the holding company for $2 a share and putting control of commodity ETF manager USCF in play. Simplify said it delivered the proposal to Marygold’s board Sept. 27, two