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Connect with Creative Latest Atlanta & Southeast Stories Atrium Health Opens $163M Greensboro MOB Atlanta & Southeast + Carolinas + Healthcare | June 29, 2026 Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist (AHWFB) opened Medical Plaza Northwest Greensboro, at 2909 Horse Pen Creek Road. The $163 million, five-story, 134,000-square-foot facility will serve as a regional hub for outpatient surgery, specialty services and comprehensive cancer care. It brings a wide range of care together in one location, including cardiology, gastroenterology, general surgery, weight … Developer Duo Adding 350 Apartments to Dunwoody Mixed-Use Project Atlanta & Southeast + Atlanta + Apartments | June 29, 2026 RocaPoint Partners and The Georgetown Co. are planning to build 350 apartment units at Campus 244, a mixed-use project that already includes a five-story office building, retail spaces and a 145-key Element by Marriott hotel. The next phase of the development could also include a new 200,000-square-foot office building. The development team submitted an application … Latest Boston & New England Stories Law Firm Shipman & Goodwin Relocates to Hartford’s Gold Building Boston & New England + New England + Office | June 26, 2026 Law firm Shipman & Goodwin LLP will relocate its Hartford office to LAZ investments’ Gold Building at One Financial Plaza in the latter half of 2027. The three-floor space spans approximately 70,000 square feet and will house 250 employees. “Our future move to the Gold Building reflects more than a new office location—it represents a continued investment in our clients, … VulcanForms Plans $1.3B Plant in Devens to Scale Up Manufacturing Capacity Boston & New England + Metro Boston + Industrial | June 26, 2026 Advanced metals manufacturer VulcanForms will build its third Massachusetts plant in Devens at a reported cost of $1.3 billion. The one-million-square-foot facility is expected to create 1,063 jobs, more than doubling Devens-based VulcanForms’ current employee base in Massachusetts. A $21.25-million package of tax credits was awarded to VulcanForms for the project by the Massachusetts Economic … 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 Industrial Midwest 2026$59Watch VideoConnect Retail West 2025$59Watch VideoConnect New York Apartments Investment & Finance 2025$59Watch VideoView All Events Latest California Stories CIM Real Estate Finance Trust Acquires CIM Group LLC’s Real Estate Business California + Los Angeles + Finance | June 29, 2026 CIM Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc. said Monday it has acquired CIM Group, LLC’s real assets management business and portfolio of investments to form a combined company. Terms were not disclosed. In exchange for its contributed businesses, CIM Group, LLC received 67.5% voting and economic ownership of the combined company, which is now known as CIM Group, Inc. The combined company will operate as … Walker & Dunlop Arranges Wells Fargo Refi for Rosemead Center California + Los Angeles + Retail | June 26, 2026 Walker & Dunlop has arranged a $46-million refinance loan for Rosemead Place, a prominent retail center in Rosemead. The Walker & Dunlop Capital Markets Real Estate Finance team led by Trevor Fase and Lynn Pearson secured the fixed-rate, interest-only permanent debt loan provided by Joel Minugh and James Ko of Wells Fargo on behalf of a family office. Located at the intersection of I-10 … Latest Chicago & Midwest Stories Lee & Associates Closes Suburban Chicago Industrial Leases Chicago & Midwest + Greater Chicagoland + Industrial | June 26, 2026 Lee & Associates has closed two industrial leases in the Western Chicago suburbs totaling 131,417 square feet. Sean Austin, Principal at Lee & Associates of Illinois, represented the tenant, Nuvomed, Inc., a company that develops and sells affordable health and wellness products, on their new lease of 54,087 square feet at 200 Fencl Lane, Hillside, … Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Oak Park Chicago & Midwest + Greater Chicagoland + Retail | June 26, 2026 Barnes & Noble announced the opening of its new bookstore in Oak Park, Illinois The new location is the third new store to open in the Chicagoland area this year and will soon be joined by a fourth, opening on State Street in Downtown Chicago later this summer. The new Barnes & Noble occupies the … Latest Developers of the Year Stories JPI Starts Work on 5th Texas Project This Year Texas + Dallas-Fort Worth + Developers of the Year + Apartments | November 14, 2025 JPI has broken ground on a $103.2 million, 415-unit multifamily development in Denton, Texas. Located at 3855 Hudsonwood Road, Jefferson Quail Creek marks the company’s fifth construction close in Texas and third workforce community this calendar year. The community also marks the company’s second partnership with the Denton Housing Authority in 2025. JPI recently broke ground on Jefferson Bonnie Brae, … Ytech Secures $565M Loan for Brickell Residences Florida & Gulf Coast + Developers of the Year + South Florida + Apartments | November 4, 2025 Ytech secured $565 million in construction financing from J.P. Morgan (NYSE: JPM) and Sculptor Real Estate for The Residences at 1428 Brickell, a 70-story residential condominium tower already under active construction and more than 60 percent sold. J.P. Morgan provided financing as the senior lender, with Sculptor Real Estate as the junior lender for the development. Melissa Rose and Brian … Latest Florida & Gulf Coast Stories Dezer Advancing Plan for 600 N. Miami Apartment Units Florida & Gulf Coast + South Florida + Apartments | June 29, 2026 Dezer Development is seeking to build 600 residential units and retail spaces in Sunny Isles Beach. The S. Florida Business Journal reports the project. named Dezerland Park West, would have a 14-story building with 269 apartments and 4,526 square feet of retail, an eight-story building with 317 apartments, 14 townhouses, and an eight-story parking garage … Pembroke Pines Rental Asset Trades for $80.5M Florida & Gulf Coast + South Florida + Apartments | June 29, 2026 Waterton Residential acquired The Landings at Pembroke Lakes Apartments in Pembroke Pines for $80.5 million. The seller was Bar Invest Group. The S. Florida Business Journal reports the property last traded in 2021 for $79.5 million. The 358-unit multifamily community traded for nearly $225,000 a unit. The apartment complex totals 282,107 square feet and was … Latest Global Stories Bridgepoint to Acquire Kayne Anderson Real Estate in U.S. CRE Push National + Global + Finance | June 29, 2026 London-based private equity firm Bridgepoint Group said Monday it has agreed to acquire Kayne Anderson Real Estate (KARE) from Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $1.393 billion. The acquisition marks a major step forward for Bridgepoint in establishing its U.S. real estate presence. Headquartered in Boca Raton, FL, KARE has approximately … Report: Has Brexit Been a Boon to the UK? Global + National + Weekender | June 25, 2026 On June 23, 2016, citizens turned out in a national referendum to decide whether the United Kingdom should withdraw from the European Union. After the dust settled, 51.89% voted in favor of departing, while 48.11% voted to “Remain.” By December 2020, the UK officially left the EU. Ten years after the highly contentious vote that … Latest National Stories Zumper: Median Apartment Rent Growth Turns Positive After Year of Annual Declines National + Apartments | June 29, 2026 The Zumper National Rent Index showed the median one-bedroom rent rose 0.5% month-over-month to $1,526, while two-bedroom rent increased 0.1% to $1,905. On an annual basis, one-bedroom rent is now up 0.4%, its first positive year-over-year reading since May 2025, while two-bedroom rent sits 0.3% below the year-ago period. The declines in the annual one-bedroom … Bridgepoint to Acquire Kayne Anderson Real Estate in U.S. CRE Push National + Global + Finance | June 29, 2026 London-based private equity firm Bridgepoint Group said Monday it has agreed to acquire Kayne Anderson Real Estate (KARE) from Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $1.393 billion. The acquisition marks a major step forward for Bridgepoint in establishing its U.S. real estate presence. Headquartered in Boca Raton, FL, KARE has approximately … Latest New York & Tri-State Stories Manhattan Retail Momentum Spreads Beyond Premier Shopping Corridors New York & Tri-State + Midtown New York + | June 29, 2026 Manhattan’s strong retail recovery continues, driven by a mix of international luxury brands, expanding local operators, ecommerce companies, restaurants, fitness concepts and experiential retailers, the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) reported. And while demand remains strongest in Manhattan’s premier shopping corridors, leasing activity is spreading beyond traditional retail hubs into residential neighborhoods and … Alston & Bird Relocates NYC Offices to 51W52 in 170K-SF Lease New York & Tri-State + Midtown New York + Office | June 26, 2026 Newmark has arranged a new 169,664-square-foot lease on behalf of affiliates of Harbor Group International (HGI), at 51 W. 52nd St., bringing the iconic Midtown Manhattan office tower to full occupancy. International law firm Alston & Bird LLP has signed a 15-year lease and will relocate its New York offices from 90 Park Ave. Executive vice … Latest Phoenix & Southwest Stories Work Underway on Massive SLC-Area Mixed-Use Project Phoenix & Southwest + Southwest + Apartments | June 29, 2026 The Point Partners (TPP), a private development team led by Lincoln Property Company, Colmena Group and Wadsworth Development Group, broke ground on The Point’s first vertical development project, marking the start of the 104-acre downtown district in Draper. This is the first chapter of a broader multi-phase, 600-acre vision for housing, jobs, retail, restaurants, entertainment, health … Target to Open Store at Medina Station Phoenix & Southwest + Phoenix + Retail | June 26, 2026 Target is preparing to open its sixth store in Mesa next month. The Phoenix Business Journal reports Target will open a 148,000-square-foot store in Mesa at 1517 S. Signal Butte Road. The Target store will include a CVS Pharmacy, Starbucks Café and Target Optical. The new store is expected to employ more than 190 people. … Latest Seattle & Northwest Stories Gellner Retail Team at Kidder Mathews Welcomes Eric Hagen Seattle & Northwest + Seattle + Office | June 26, 2026 Kidder Mathews has welcomed Eric Hagen to the firm’s downtown Seattle headquarters as a member of the Gellner Team. Hagen joins Executive Vice President David Gellner, First Vice President Parker Ksidakis, and Client Services Coordinator Michelle Plafcan, specializing in the sale of retail investment properties throughout the Pacific Northwest. Together, the brokers have completed more … Dwight Capital Finances $39M Loan for Oregon Multifamily Development Atlanta & Southeast + Seattle & Northwest + | June 26, 2026 Dwight Capital has closed a $39 million HUD 223(f) refinance for Timberview Apartments, a newly developed 174-unit apartment community in Oregon City, Oregon. Loan proceeds will be used to retire a bridge loan provided by Dwight Mortgage Trust, cover closing costs, and establish a replacement reserve account for future capital improvements. The transaction was originated … Latest Texas Stories Texas Tapped for Two Buc-ee’s Texas + Retail | June 29, 2026 The attention Buc-ee’s has received from World Cup tourists is widespread. What used to be a regional phenomenon has spread beyond Texas and, for that matter, the United States. The stores pack much more into their building footprint than convenience goods and gas pumps. They are typically larger than most supermarkets. They tout that they … Lender Provides $129.8M Loan for Dallas Retail Center Restructuring Texas + Dallas-Fort Worth + Retail | June 29, 2026 Standard Chartered closed on a $129.8 million five-year term loan provided to an Ares Real Estate fund (Ares) and funds managed by Northwood Investors for the financing of The Shops at Park Lane, a mixed-use retail and office destination in Dallas, Texas. The financing supports Ares’ acquisition of a majority stake in The Shops at … Latest Transactions of the Year Stories OKO-Led Team Closes On Record Brickell Acquisition Florida & Gulf Coast + South Florida + Transactions of the Year + Apartments | January 2, 2026 Oak Row Equities and Mariposa Real Estate claim to have completed the largest single land acquisition in Florida. The joint venture closed on the $520 million purchase of Aimco’s 4.25-acre waterfront parcel—located at 1001 and 1111 Brickell Bay Drive—with 485 feet of continuous Biscayne Bay frontage. The Brickell assemblage includes The Yacht Club Apartments and the … Latest Washington DC & Mid-Atlantic Stories Pine Pre Properties to Open The Yard Gym Timonium Washington DC & Mid-Atlantic + Baltimore + Industrial | June 26, 2026 Pine Pep Properties, LLC has completed the $2.3 million acquisition of 2001-2003 Greenspring Drive, a single-story, 12,170-square-foot industrial and warehouse building situated in the Timonium section of Baltimore County, from 2001-2003 Greenspring Dr, LLC. Patrick J. Smith, Nick Maggio, and Mike Ruocco of MacKenzie Commercial Real Estate Services represented the seller, and KLNB’s David Fritz … Lydian Energy Selects 1501 M Street NW for DC Headquarters Washington DC & Mid-Atlantic + DC + Office | June 26, 2026 Real Capital Solutions (RCS), in partnership with MRP Realty, announced that Lydian Energy has signed a lease at 1501 M Street NW, establishing the fast-growing renewable energy company’s headquarters in downtown Washington, D.C. The lease marks the first completed transaction within the building’s Town Hall program, a move-in-ready office concept designed to help companies occupy … Latest Stories FromMoreton Capital Partners Launches $500M Commodities Focused FundCommodities | June 29, 2026Fenchurch, Broadhaven Merge to Create Global Financial Services FirmDirect Investment | June 29, 2026FusionIQ Acquires Marstone to Expand AI Wealthtech EcosystemFinancial Advisory | June 29, 2026Financial Advisor Paychecks Climb in Most StatesFinancial Advisory | June 29, 2026