National

Olymbec Pays $23M for 1.8M SF Industrial Park

Olymbec USA, part of Canadian commercial and residential real estate owner and manager Olymbec, has announced the acquisition of Bellbrook, a 1.8 million square-foot industrial park located at the intersection of Brooks Road and I-55, next to the Olymbec-owned Space Center Industrial Portfolio, within the heart of the Memphis’ distribution hub.

Liberty Sells Office, Industrial, Flex Properties Across States

Liberty Property Trust announced it has entered into an agreement to sell 97 properties totaling 6.6 million square feet of space and 159 acres of land for approximately $705 million. The deal includes the company’s Jacksonville holdings, a portfolio of 32 properties that total more than 2.1 million square feet.

LGI Homes Holds Grand Opening for Development of 72-Lot Homesite

The event took place at Caddis Haley on Nov 9 where LGI Homes made its intentions with the property public. The company is constructing single and two- story homes with three, four and five bedrooms on the recently acquired lots in the southwest Tucson submarket.

Dreamcatcher Opens 79-Room Hamptons Hotel in the Entertainment District

Albuquerque’s hospitality scene has made room for the fourth Hampton property in the metro area and the 19th in the state. Conveniently located in the heart of the business, dining, and entertainment district, at 4412 The 25 Way, guests can easily get to I-25, to local restaurants and many of the area’s attractions such as Cliffs Amusement Park, the New Mexico Rail Runner Train System, to several casinos and award winning golf courses.

Charleston Boutique Hotels Renovate and Rebrand

The Vendue Inn, a boutique hotel located in Charleston’s historic French Quarter near the city’s iconic waterfront, has announced the kick-off of a $4.8 million renovation and restructuring project.

The Opus Group and USAA Real Estate Co. Start Construction on 604,565 SF Speculative Industrial Building

The Opus Group and USAA Real Estate Company recently held a ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony and announced the start of construction on a new 604,565-square-foot speculative industrial building in North Aurora, Illinois.

Crescent Real Estate Holdings LLC Renovates Johns Manville Plaza & 707 17th Street in Denver City Center

Crescent Real Estate Holdings LLC recently announced the completion of renovation works to Johns Manville Plaza and 707 17th Street in the Denver City Center. The renovations aim to provide customers improved access, street views and more amenities for food, shopping and entertainment options.

Penn Announces New College House at Hill Field

The University of Pennsylvania recently announced it will build a new college house at Hill Field as part of PennConnects, a residential program that started back in 1998 and already includes 11 student residences within the larger campus area.

State Signs 30-Year Lease for Belle Isle

Detroit’s historic Belle Isle, a 982-acre island park in the Detroit River, will be taken over by the state as the Michigan Emergency Loan Board approved a 30-year lease with two 15-year renewals with the city in a deal that would save Detroit up to $6 million in annual maintenance costs. As such Belle Isle will become Michigan’s 102nd state park.

255-Key Hyatt Place Opens in Downtown Music City

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of the Hyatt Place Nashville/Downtown, the newest hotel addition to Music City’s vibrant downtown.