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JV Lands Equity, Construction Financing for FL Retail Project

O’Connor Capital Partners and LaSalle Investment Management, with help from HFF, secured the financing for Vineland Pointe, a 470,000-square-foot retail destination in Orlando.

Health-Care Industry to ‘Retailize’ in 2018

Avison Young Principal Julie Johnson discusses how new policies are influencing the industry and the strategies that health-care providers are adopting to deliver cost-effective, patient-oriented services.

CFI Snags $40M SC Office Building

The previous owner, Daimler Trucks North America, has been the sole tenant at the property since 2008 and recently extended its lease for another 10 years.

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CPE’s Top 5 February Posts

Miss out on any CPE stories in February? Here are five of our most popular articles for the month.

OA Development Snags $63M Charlotte Portfolio

The deal marks the firm’s largest acquisition to date. The Park – Huntersville includes nearly 400,000 square feet of office space and is part of a larger master-planned commercial park.

Economy Watch: Employment Continues to Strengthen State-by-State

Many states came close to full employment in 2017, with seven states recording their lowest unemployment rates in more than 40 years, according to the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report.

Novak Bros. Names New President of Commercial Development

Industry veteran Andy Heard previously served as the managing director of Hines Interests. In his new role, he will focus on development and acquisition strategies.

LFC Development Signs Tenant in South FL

Duane Morris will move into a 61,905-square-foot office building within Boca Raton’s Lynn Financial Center. Constructed between 2007 and 2009, the park is LEED Gold-certified.

Cohen Asset Management Buys $35M Phoenix Property

Living Spaces sold the 437,234-square-foot showroom and distribution center located on Interstate 10 in a deal facilitated by JLL Capital Markets.

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Retail Investment Trends to Watch in 2018

While some markets are stronger than others, the new Marcus & Millichap report points to general trends such as rising consumer confidence levels, the potential for higher wages and changes in the tax law that could play a role in shaping the economy and retail demand in 2018.