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More National Stories More Stories Connect CRE & Industry Events Connect Industrial Midwest 2027 Location: Rosemont, IL Date: March 2, 2027 More Events Apartment buildings for saleCheck out the latest properties available on apartmentbuildings.comREO Sale | Oakland 24-Unit Apartments | MSAOakland, CACalifornia & West + Apartment BuildingsListing Status:AvailableListing Type:AuctionPrice:$750,000No. of Units:24Average Occupancy:96Year Built:1962Building Size:18984 Sq ftNo. of Stories:4No. of Parking Spots:24Opportunity Zone:NoPrice per unit:$31,250Learn More91-Unit Apartment Community | Buena Vista Flats, Miami, FLMiami, FLFlorida & Gulf CoastListing Status:AvailablePrice:$18,750,000No. of Units:91Year Built:1959Building Size:42452 Sq ftLot Size:2.4 AcresNo. of Stories:3Zoning Code:T4-ROpportunity Zone:NoPrice per unit:$206,043Learn More259-Unit Affordable Housing Investment in Meadowbrook Run, DCWashington, DCWashington DC + Affordable HousingListing Status:AvailableListing Type:AuctionNo. of Units:259Year Renovated:2002Building Size:192359 Sq ftNo. of Stories:3Zoning Code:RA-2No. of Parking Spots:215Opportunity Zone:NoLearn MoreView all apartments From Research Teams to AI Teammates: The Future of Multifamily Strategic Research: Q&A with Florey Street Advisors’ Brad Dillman National + Digital Infrastructure | October 27, 2026 Companies achieve great success when aligned around a common goal and brand story. 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Located at the corner of Prosperity Church and Benfield Roads, Village Park sits immediately next to Prosperity … Monroe Developer Advancing 275-Unit Midrise Atlanta & Southeast + Carolinas + Apartments | October 28, 2026 Switzenbaum & Associates has broken ground on an $80 million development in Monroe, N.C. Expected to open in Spring 2027, the project includes 275 apartments on a 23.4-acre site at the intersection of U.S. 74 and Morgan Mill Road. It’s the city’s first midrise apartment building at four stories. One-bedroom floor plans range from 792 … Latest Boston & New England Stories Mattapan Site Will Contain 105 Affordable Housing Units Boston & New England + Boston + Apartments | October 28, 2026 Colliers arranged the $8.75 million sale of 1590 Blue Hill Ave., a 1.63-acre site in Boston’s Mattapan neighborhood. A partnership between the Planning Office for Urban Affairs, a nonprofit housing developer affiliated with the Archdiocese of Boston, and JGE Development acquired the property from the McKeen family. The partnrship has secured city approvals for a … Pennrose Cuts Ribbon on First Phase of Naugatuck Redevelopment Boston & New England + New England + Apartments | October 27, 2026 Pennrose, The Cloud Company and the Borough of Naugatuck, CT cut the ribbon on Platform at Naugatuck, the first phase of a multi-phase redevelopment of a vacant, seven-acre site on Old Firehouse Road. The development delivers 60 apartments, approximately 3,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space and an array of resident amenities. “After years of … 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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The acquisition marks the second Bay Area IOS investment and further expands the IOS joint venture between SRE and global … KKR Takes 49% Stake in Alexandria’s Campus Point Megacampus California + San Diego + Healthcare | October 28, 2026 KKR and Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. announced on Wednesday a $475-million joint venture investment by capital accounts advised by KKR in Alexandria’s majority ownership interest in Campus Point by Alexandria Megacampus, a nearly two-million-square-foot life sciences campus in San Diego. KKR has acquired a 49% noncontrolling equity interest in Alexandria’s Campus Point investment entity, … Latest Chicago & Midwest Stories Standard Real Estate Investments, Endeavor Development Sell 174K-SF Industrial Facility in Minnesota Chicago & Midwest + Midwest + Industrial | October 28, 2026 Standard Real Estate Investments and Endeavor Development announced the sale of Cobalt Business Center, a 174,288-square-foot industrial facility located in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. The project had strong leasing activity throughout construction and was fully pre-leased prior to construction completion. The property was subsequently acquired by a private investor. Located on a 10.1-acre infill site in … Newmark Arranges Recapitalization, Financing of Kentucky Lifestyle Center Chicago & Midwest + Midwest + Retail | October 28, 2026 Newmark has arranged the recapitalization of Fritz Farm, a 330,077-square-foot lifestyle center and mixed-use destination in Lexington, Kentucky. The transaction adds Kimco Realty as a preferred equity investor in the property, which Hendricks Commercial Properties acquired in 2025. Newmark President and Head of Retail Capital Markets for North America Conor Lalor represented Hendricks Commercial in … Latest Florida & Gulf Coast Stories $81M Nora Hotel Debuts in West Palm Beach Florida & Gulf Coast + South Florida + Hospitality | October 28, 2026 The Nora Hotel has opened its doors to guests in West Palm Beach’s Nora District. BD Hotels, along with a group led by Sean MacPherson, is behind the hotel’s concept. The South Florida Business Journal reports that NDT Development, Place Projects and Wheelock Street Capital developed the property, which has an estimated development value of … Kissimmee Affordable Housing Project Rents Start at $592 Florida & Gulf Coast + Central Florida + Apartments | October 28, 2026 HTG secured financing and broke ground on Kissimmee Cove, a new 73-unit affordable housing community located in the City of Kissimmee. Apartments are reserved for income-qualifying residents, with monthly rents ranging from approximately $592 to $1,660. Average rents in the submarket now exceed $1,500 for a one-bedroom apartment. The community is supported in part by an … 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 ANALYSIS: The Fed Holds Steady but the Cost of Capital Does Not National + Finance | October 28, 2026 The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady Wednesday, pausing after September’s increase as policymakers weighed persistent inflation against the effects of higher borrowing costs. The decision has shifted attention to the timing of another potential hike and whether elevated Treasury yields will continue tightening financial conditions on their own. The Federal Open Market … Fed Holds Rates Steady as Two Officials Favor a Hike National + Finance | October 28, 2026 The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady at 3.75% to 4% in a 10-2 vote, with two policymakers favoring a quarter-point increase as inflation remained elevated. Fed Gov. Lisa Cook and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack dissented, voting to raise rates. The policy statement described inflation as “elevated” and emphasized the need for … Latest New York & Tri-State Stories NYC Median Apartment Rents Reach Record High New York & Tri-State + Apartments | October 28, 2026 The median asking rent for New York City apartments reached a record $3,785 in the third quarter of 2026, up $162, or 4.5%, from a year ago, while buying a median-priced home cost $6,952 more per month than renting. With mortgage rates above 7%, the estimated monthly cost of that home would rise to about … Tishman Speyer Sells SoHo Offices to Shorenstein New York & Tri-State + Downtown New York + Office | October 27, 2026 Tishman Speyer has sold 148 Lafayette St., a fully leased, 12-story, Class A boutique office building in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood, for $132.5 million to Shorenstein Properties. Marking its first U.S. office acquisition since 2021, Tishman Speyer acquired 148 Lafayette for $105.5 million just 17 months earlier. “We acquired 148 Lafayette with a clear plan and … Latest Phoenix & Southwest Stories Casa Grande Power Center Trades for $63.1M Phoenix & Southwest + Arizona + Retail | October 28, 2026 PREP Property Group paid $63.1 million for the Promenade at Casa Grande, a 470,000-square-foot power center in Casa Grande, Arizona, about an hour west of Phoenix. Lamar Companies was the seller. Lamar purchased the mall in 2018. PREP focuses on the redevelopment of properties like the one it just purchased. The complex, built in 2007, … 257-Room Dual-Branded Hotel to Open in N. Phoenix Phoenix & Southwest + Phoenix + Hospitality | October 28, 2026 Plaza Companies and Fayth Hospitality will break ground on Hotel Six Four, Mayo Blvd, a new 257-room dual-brand Hilton hotel at the southeast corner of 64th Street and Mayo Boulevard in North Phoenix. The six-story hotel will combine the boutique lifestyle experience of Tapestry Collection by Hilton with the extended-stay accommodations of Homewood Suites by … Latest Seattle & Northwest Stories Kidder Mathews Arranges Sale of 54K-SF MF Development Site in Kirkland Seattle & Northwest + Seattle + Apartments | October 28, 2026 Kidder Mathews has arranged the sale of a 54,886-square-foot multifamily development site at 9755 NE Juanita Drive in Kirkland, Washington. Dylan Simon, Jerrid Anderson, and JD Fuller of the Simon | Anderson Multifamily Team represented the seller, an institutional developer, and served as the sole brokers in the transaction. Located in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood, the … Lincoln Property Company, DRA Advisors Acquire 299K-SF Portland Industrial Portfolio Seattle & Northwest + Portland + Industrial | October 28, 2026 Lincoln Property Company and DRA Advisors announced the acquisition of a fully leased, five-building industrial portfolio totaling approximately 299,000 square feet across two established industrial parks in Portland, Oregon. JLL marketed the offering on behalf of the seller. The portfolio includes Kittridge Distribution Center, a three-building,103,000-square-foot park at 4931-5043 NW Front Ave., and Columbia Corporate … Latest Texas Stories Baylor Unveils New Medical School Tower Texas + Houston-Galveston + Healthcare | October 28, 2026 Baylor College of Medicine has debuted its new Lillie and Roy Cullen Tower, a 503,000-square-foot medical education facility. The 11-story tower will become the new home of Baylor’s School of Medicine and School of Health Professions. Baylor reported reaching a $150 million fundraising goal for Cullen Tower. Construction began in May 2023. The development is the first phase … Prosper Greenlights $2B Italian-Themed Community Texas + Dallas-Fort Worth + Apartments | October 28, 2026 The Prosper Town Council approved a rezoning for The Marco, a 143-acre Italian-themed development on the corner of Dallas North Tollway and University Drive. The $2 billion mixed-use development features waterfront homes, hotels, offices and a 15-acre lagoon. The Dallas Business Journal reports that Jeff Blackard, founder of Blackard Cos., is the developer. He previously … Latest Washington DC & Mid-Atlantic Stories Avison Young Completes 75K SF of Leases at 901 K Street NW in DC Washington DC & Mid-Atlantic + DC + Office | October 28, 2026 Avison Young announced more than 75,000 square feet of new leasing activity at 901 K Street NW, a recently repositioned trophy office property in Washington, D.C.’s East End. Since acquiring the asset in 2025, Shorenstein has transformed the property through a series of strategic upgrades that have helped attract new tenant commitments, including Capstone, Monument … Newmark Arranges $108M Sale of 310-Unit Virginia Multifamily Community Washington DC & Mid-Atlantic + Virginia + Apartments | October 28, 2026 Newmark has arranged the $108 million sale of Bainbridge Midlothian, a 310-unit multifamily community located in Midlothian, Virginia. Frontier Group of Companies acquired the property from a joint venture between The Bainbridge Companies and BVT National Partners, marking the buyer’s first multifamily acquisition in Virginia. “In today’s capital markets environment, the sale of Bainbridge Midlothian … Latest Stories FromLPL Financial’s Recruiting Pipeline Supports Organic Growth: CEOBroker/Dealers | October 28, 2026LPL Financial’s advisor recruiting pipeline and expanding institutional relationships continue to support the firm’s organic growth strategy, according to Chief Executive Officer Rich Steinmeier. He stated on the firm’s earnings call that the firm’s advisor recruiting efforts are “progressing at the normal cadence that we’ve seen at historical levels” and that advisors who ultimately choose ANALYSIS: The Fed Holds Steady but the Cost of Capital Does NotCentral Bank Watch | October 28, 2026The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady Wednesday, pausing after September’s increase as policymakers weighed persistent inflation against the effects of higher borrowing costs. The decision has shifted attention to the timing of another potential hike and whether elevated Treasury yields will continue tightening financial conditions on their own. The Federal Open Market Fed Holds Rates Steady as Two Officials Favor a HikeCentral Bank Watch | October 28, 2026The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady at 3.75% to 4% in a 10-2 vote, with two policymakers favoring a quarter-point increase as inflation remained elevated. Fed Gov. Lisa Cook and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack dissented, voting to raise rates. The policy statement described inflation as “elevated” and emphasized the need for ExchangeRight Fully Subscribes $17.8M All-Cash Retail DSTAlternative Assets | October 28, 2026ExchangeRight has fully subscribed Net-Leased All-Cash 20 DST, a $17.8 million debt-free retail portfolio that expands the potential acquisition pipeline for its Essential Income REIT. The Delaware statutory trust owns six properties totaling 75,237 square feet across Texas, South Carolina and Alabama. Tenants include Tractor Supply, Dollar General, NAPA Auto Parts, Dollar Tree and O’Reilly