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Connect with Creative Latest Atlanta & Southeast Stories Nashville Investor Acquires 95K-SF Mixed-Use Development Atlanta & Southeast + Tennessee + Office | September 21, 2026 An affiliate of LBX Investments bought a retail and office development in West Nashville. The development has about 95,000 square feet of space. The Nashville Business Journal reports the company paid $37.5 million for the Stateline in The Nations. Vintage South was the seller in the recent transaction. The firm bought the 3.42-acre property for $6.5 million … Flagship Pays $51M for 92K-SF Hickory Medical Facility Atlanta & Southeast + Carolinas + Healthcare | September 21, 2026 Flagship Healthcare Properties spent $51 million on a Class A, 100% leased medical outpatient building (MOB) and ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in Hickory, North Carolina. The transaction represents the largest single-asset acquisition by purchase price in the history of Flagship Healthcare Trust, the company’s private REIT. The property is anchored by Graystone Eye. Hickory is about 60 … Latest Boston & New England Stories Wentworth Tech Breaks Ground on Residence Tower for First-Year Students Boston & New England + Boston + | September 21, 2026 Wentworth Institute of Technology has broken ground on the First-Year Tower, an 18-story, 240,450-square-foot residence hall that will house 972 students and bring the Boston university’s entire first-year residential class together in a single building for the first time. The $200-million project is the largest capital undertaking in Wentworth’s history. Designed to meet Passive House … Atlantic Capital Partners Arranges $10M Sale of Milford Strip Center Boston & New England + Metro Boston + Retail | September 18, 2026 Atlantic Capital Partners arranged the $10-million sale of Quarry Square, a 56,004-square-foot, stabilized neighborhood strip center in Milford, MA, anchored by local fitness and restaurant operators. The transaction was led by head of capital markets Justin Smith, EVP Chris Peterson, senior associate Danielle Turpin and associate Matt Ericson, representing the sellers, RJ Kelly. Quarry Square … 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 Decron Pays $114M for Miracle Mile Apartments California + Los Angeles + Apartments | September 21, 2026 Los Angeles-based Decron Properties has made its first acquisition in nearly two years, paying $114 million for an apartment complex along LA’s Miracle Mile. Decron bought 5550 Wilshire Blvd., a 163-unit complex, from Boston-based GID, which acquired the property in 2023, LA Business First reported. JLL’s Blake Rogers represented the seller and buyer. Developed in … Pegasus Completes Project Management for Two LA Retail Developments California + Los Angeles + Retail | September 18, 2026 Pegasus has completed project management engagements for two prominent retail developments: Raising Cane’s first location within the City of Los Angeles (Westwood Village) and a new Honey Baked Ham franchise in Sherman Oaks. Serving as the owner’s project management advisor, Pegasus helped guide each project from planning through completion. “Successful projects are built on thoughtful … Latest Chicago & Midwest Stories Lee & Associates Negotiates Land Sale for Planned Industrial Development Chicago & Midwest + Greater Chicagoland + Industrial | September 21, 2026 Lee & Associates has closed a $4.5 million sale transaction for four acres located at 11330 W. Melrose Avenue in Franklin Park, Illinois. Jeff Provenza, principal at Lee & Associates’ Illinois office, represented the buyer, Seefried Industrial Properties. Provenza and his team have also been retained for leasing. The seller was O’Brien Investment Group. “This … 309-Unit Waterfront Community in Madison Celebrates Grand Opening Chicago & Midwest + Midwest + Apartments | September 21, 2026 Clarion Partners, Vermilion Development, and Quartz Lake Capital recently hosted an official ribbon-cutting event with the residents, elected officials, distinguished guests, and project team at the newly opened multifamily community, The Duncan, at 1625 Lock Lane in Madison, Wisconsin. Located on approximately 8.2 acres along Madison’s Isthmus, the 309-unit property offers lakeside living with proximity … Latest Florida & Gulf Coast Stories RIVANI Lands $114.3M Refi on Miami Beach Office/Retail Project Florida & Gulf Coast + South Florida + Office | September 21, 2026 RIVANI obtained a $114.3 refinancing of a newly completed 165,170 square foot office and retail destination near Lincoln Road in Miami Beach. Berkadia’s Brad Williamson, Scott Wadler, Michael Basinski, Mitch Sinberg and Matthew Robbins secured the financing on behalf of RIVANI. BridgeInvest provided the loan. The financing will retire existing debt. BridgeInvest’s Alex Horn, Jon … USF Breaks Ground on $500M Mixed-Use Venture Florida & Gulf Coast + Gulf Coast + Apartments | September 21, 2026 The University of South Florida (USF) and its development partners have broken ground on the $500 million first phase of Uptown Landing, a new mixed-use project in Tampa, within walking distance of the planned USF on-campus football stadium. The first phase of the project comprises 30 acres and will include 717 beds of student housing; … Latest Global Stories 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 … Ares Closes Japan-Focused Logistics Fund at US$4B Global + Industrial | September 8, 2026 Ares Management Corporation has reached the final close of Japan Logistics Development Partners V LP, the latest vintage in its Japan-focused logistics real estate development fund series. Raising ¥612 billion (approximately US$4 billion), including LP equity commitments and GP commitment, JDP V closed at its hard cap and is nearly 50% larger than its predecessor … Latest National Stories Chandan: Watch 10-Year Treasury Yields More Than Federal Funds Rate (VIDEO) National + Finance | September 21, 2026 Although the Federal Reserve’s quarter-point increase in the federal funds rate certainly made headlines last week, it was hardly unexpected. Moreover, Sam Chandan, founding director of the Chen Institute for Global Real Estate Finance at the NYU Stern School of Business, told Connect CRE co-founder and EVP Sarah Quinn, “the implications for real estate are less … Industrial Construction Costs Rise Amid Improving Demand National + Industrial | September 21, 2026 Industrial construction costs are rising across the Americas amid improving demand and a recovering development pipeline that create renewed competition for materials and skilled labor, Cushman & Wakefield reported Monday. The firm’s 2026 Industrial Construction Cost Guide found that construction costs increased across all three project sizes tracked. Small industrial projects rose an average of … Latest New York & Tri-State Stories Belmont Park Reopens for Racing After $555M Reconstruction New York & Tri-State + Long Island + Hospitality | September 21, 2026 New York Gov. Katy Hochul on Sunday cut the ribbon to mark the reopening of Belmont Park on Long Island after three years and $555 million of modernization. In addition to the return of the Belmont Stakes and the Breeders Cup in 2027, the facility will host year-round racing for the first time in its … Southwest-Inspired Cocktail Bar Setting Up Shop in South Street Seaport District New York & Tri-State + Downtown New York + Hospitality | September 18, 2026 The Durst Organization announced that Mesa Bar, a new Southwestern-inspired cocktail and wine bar, has signed a lease at 220 Front St. in the South Street Seaport Historic District. Expected to open this year, Mesa will pair a creative cocktail program and curated wine list with cold beer and a concise menu of bar snacks … Latest Phoenix & Southwest Stories NFL Team Owner Building 504-Unit N. Phoenix Apartment Project Phoenix & Southwest + Phoenix + Apartments | September 21, 2026 Garden Communities plans to develop a 504-unit apartment community near Desert Ridge Marketplace in north Phoenix. The Phoenix Business Journal reports the Wilf family, owner of the Minnesota Vikings football team, owns the property. The property is adjacent to Vestar Development Co.’s 1.2 million-square-foot Desert Ridge Marketplace and JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort and … Denver Developer Eyes Bank Site for Midrise Hotel Phoenix & Southwest + Denver + Hospitality | September 21, 2026 Developer Jonathon Gandhi is hoping to replace a Denver bank branch at 606 W. Colfax with a seven-story hotel. Gandhi is pursuing a 168-room hotel, still unbranded, near the Colorado Convention Center. The Denver Business Journal reports the plan calls for demolishing the former 1,226-square-foot Bank of Denver branch, built in 1981, to make way … Latest Seattle & Northwest Stories Mackenzie Launches New Laboratory Planning, Design Practice Seattle & Northwest + Portland + Healthcare | September 21, 2026 Mackenzie announced the launch of a new laboratory planning and design practice, led by new hire Genie Filipowicz, as senior laboratory planner. The practice expands the firm’s ability to support clients with specialized lab programming, planning, and design services across a wide range of research, education, healthcare, public safety, and advanced technology environments. With nearly … Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Medical Building in Kennewick Seattle & Northwest + Washington + Healthcare | September 21, 2026 Marcus & Millichap completed the sale of Cynergy Centre, a 20,284-square-foot medical office building in in Kennewick, Washington, for $5.1 million. “This transaction generated multiple offers within days of hitting the market, underscoring continued demand for well-located medical office investments in the Tri-Cities,” said Ruthanne Loar, associate investments. “It was especially notable that the buyer … Latest Texas Stories Regent Inks $406M Refi on Trammell Crow Center Texas + Dallas-Fort Worth + Office | September 21, 2026 Regent Properties has inked a $406 million refinancing CMBS loan for the Trammell Crow Center, a 1.2 million-square-foot office high-rise in downtown Dallas. Commercial Search reports Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley will be the lenders. The note features interest-only payments for its five-year duration at a fixed rate of 7.45 percent. Regent will use the … Plano Expected to Greenlight Site Plan for AT&T’s $1.35B HQ Texas + Dallas-Fort Worth + Office | September 21, 2026 The site plan will span 54 acres and will include a $1.35 billion campus for AT&T. KDC is developing the site. While a construction start date has not been set, the Dallas Business Journal reports that employees could begin moving in the second half of 2028. Employees are currently housed at the 37-story Whitacre Tower … Latest Washington DC & Mid-Atlantic Stories Hanover Company Delivers 358K-SF Lehigh Valley Industrial Project Washington DC & Mid-Atlantic + Pennsylvania + Industrial | September 21, 2026 Hanover Company announced the delivery of Savage Road, a 358,234-square-foot industrial development that marks Hanover’s first project in the highly sought-after Lehigh Valley industrial market. The rear-load facility features a 36-foot clear height and 51 dock doors, providing a highly functional design for industrial users. Cushman & Wakefield’s Hunter Kessell, Gerry Blinebury and Collin Potter … JLL Arranges Sale, Acquisition Financing of Northern Virginia Office Portfolio Washington DC & Mid-Atlantic + Virginia + Office | September 21, 2026 JLL has completed the sale of 1676 International Drive and 8260 Greensboro Drive, a 466,230-square-foot office portfolio in Tysons, Virginia. JLL represented the seller in the sale of the property to Cummings Capital Partners and JSB Capital Group and arranged acquisition financing on behalf of the buyers. JLL’s Capital Markets Investment Sales and Advisory team, … Latest Stories FromERP 1031 Fully Subscribes $36.15M Permian Basin DSTAlternative Assets | September 21, 2026ERP 1031 has fully subscribed its fourth Delaware statutory trust offering, raising $36.15 million in equity from accredited investors for net-lease industrial properties serving the Permian Basin’s energy industry. The closing of ERP 1031 Industrial Portfolio IV DST brings the Midland, Texas-based firm’s transaction volume in the DST market to approximately $227 million in debt SoftBank Tests Credit Market With $11B OpenAI Bond DealMarkets | September 21, 2026SoftBank Group launched an offering equivalent to more than $11 billion to fund its latest OpenAI investment, testing investor demand for one of the largest speculative-grade corporate bond transactions on record. The Japanese investment conglomerate is marketing $10 billion of dollar-denominated senior unsecured notes and €1 billion, or about $1.15 billion, of euro-denominated debt, according PGIM Adds Two Jennison-Managed Core Equity ETFsETFs | September 21, 2026PGIM has expanded its active exchange-traded fund lineup with two core equity strategies managed by Jennison Associates, targeting market segments that can help investors diversify beyond large U.S. companies. The PGIM Jennison Small-Mid Cap Core Equity ETF trades on NYSE Arca under the ticker PJSM. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% NYC Pension Funds Commit $300M to Union-Built HousingAlternative Assets | September 21, 2026Four New York City pension funds have committed $300 million to the AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust, becoming the fund’s largest investor while expanding a long-running partnership focused on affordable and workforce housing. The commitment is the largest allocation the city systems have made to the trust and forms part of Comptroller Mark Levine’s plan to