September 2026
5,066 commercial real estate stories aggregated this month. Each links to its full coverage and source.
VAC Breaks Ground on $100M Henderson Redevelopment Project
VAC Development has broken ground on The Cliff, a $100 million transformation of a 10-acre, 100,000-square-foot office property in Green Valley Ranch. A VAC Development-led joint venture acquired and recapitalized the…
New study: Greater Newport faces critical commercial real estate shortage as regional economy expands
Beyond the Rent: How multifamily firms are using AI
Apartment owners and operators are using the technology to source deals, operate more efficiently and even develop a “company brain,” though they don’t see it replacing people.
Home prices up 1.9% annually in July — energy, fuel costs loom
Seattle recorded the largest annual decline for the second consecutive month
College student dancing near open window survives 8-story fall at apartment complex
REITs’ Inclusion in S&P U.S. Indexes Pivotal to Sector Recognition, Growth
This month marks 25 years since the transformative inclusion of REITs into S&P.
Sheetz celebrates completion of new $169 million food preparation and distribution center
Outstanding U.S. CRE Mortgage Debt Rises to $5.1 Trillion
U.S. commercial/multifamily mortgage debt outstanding increased by $42.9 billion in the second quarter of 2026, a 0.9% increase over Q1, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) latest Commercial/Multifam…
Neobo sells commercial property in Helsingborg for SEK 25.4 million
Cohen & Steers REIT Acquires Grand Canyon Crossing Shopping Center in Phoenix
Skiptown to Enter Texas with 5-Unit Franchise Agreement in Austin
Community-Driven Entrepreneurs to Bring Modern Dog Daycare, Boarding, Bathing and Grooming Concept to Families Across Central Texas CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Skiptown, the modern, tech-enabled do…
U.K.-Based Fasteners Supplier Accu Establishes First U.S. Distribution Center
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PAULS Re-Acquires 15-Story Denver Office Tower
PAULS acquired Regency Plaza, a 15-story, 335,908 square foot Class A office tower located at 4643 South Ulster Street in the Denver Tech Center. The building was purchased from Granite Properties. The purchase marks…
How real estate agents can build business without waiting on rates or inventory
This checklist prioritizes relationship reactivation, one monthly process improvement and consistent publishing that stays useful instead of promotional
West Capital Lending hires Michael Cecero and 33-person team
The move adds about $325M in annual production and expands the company's presence in Tennessee and Missouri
Lender Markets Foreclosed 28,000 SQFT Jackson Square Building Assessed at $37.5MM in San Francisco
About a year after a CMBS lender took back 244 Jackson Street at a foreclosure auction, it has brought the 1913 brick building to market with a Michelin-starred restaurant signed for its ground floor and 3 empty offic…
Valera Homes debuts in Houston with focus on attainable housing
Valera Homes, a sister of StoneManor Homes, launches with four communities, targeting first-time, value-conscious buyers
Historic century-old building in downtown Kansas City reopens as apartment complex, cafe
John Brown Caterhire expands with new warehouse at Glasgow Airport
News | Ford-leased distribution center near Detroit hits market
In an Age of Sameness, BHOC 2026 Bets on Wonder
BLLA announced the full program for BHOC 2026, a small-format owner conference on October 19-20 in Westlake Village, CA, focused on differentiation, guest experience, and revenue strategy for independent hotels.
The 2nd Street LLC Acquires 39-Unit First Street Manor in San Jose for $9.1MM
A San Jose-based investor paid $9.112 million for a 78-year-old apartment building a block from the Japantown light rail stop, betting that value-add upside and one of the country's tightest rental markets can outweig…
Walmart Wraps $150MM Buildout of 719,000 SQFT Moffett Green Campus It Subleased From Meta in Sunnyvale
Walmart has finished a $150 million interior buildout of Moffett Green, the four-building Sunnyvale campus it subleased from Meta Platforms, turning a property Meta never occupied into the anchor of the retailer's Sil…
What To Know About Each Stage Of A Commercial Real Estate Deal
A Florida agent playbook for rate pressure and longer market times
ORRA data shows 53% of buyers are shopping at lower price points, while the 30-year fixed moved above 7%
Elio Mortgage launches with $5.1M preseed funding
Motive Partners and Social Leverage led the round, with Elio planning nationwide licensing and LO hiring
Waterford Property Targets Up to 2,500 Homes in Santa Clara County, Starting With 75 Affordable Units in Milpitas
Waterford Property Co. aims to add up to 2,500 homes in Santa Clara County over five years, starting with 75 affordable units in Milpitas. The post Waterford Property Targets Up to 2,500 Homes in Santa Clara County, S…
Aquila JV Buys 515 Congress Office Tower in Downtown Austin
Century Communities Announces Grand Opening of New Homes at Overland Ranch in Aurora, CO
Anticipated southeast development will offer versatile floor plans with room to upsize, resort-style amenities, and access to the award-winning Cherry Creek School District KEY TAKEAWAYS Final New Homes in Cherry Cree…
Partnership to Develop 225,000 SF Office Project in Allen, Texas
ALLEN, TEXAS — A partnership between two local real estate companies, developer KDC and investment and operations group Pillar Commercial, will develop One Bethany North, a 225,000-square-foot office project that will…
Nor’easter highlights El Niño weather risks for homebuilders
NOAA projects a 75% chance El Niño peaks as the strongest since 1950, while U.S. storm losses topped $35 billion through mid-August
Rental Condos Debut in N. Miami
Fortune International Group and Blue Road delivered Nexo Residences, a 16-story short-term rental condominium in North Miami Beach. Built by KAST Construction, the development will soon welcome its first owners and gu…
Sports-Focused Investment Firm Patricof Takes 8K SF at Marx’s 545 Madison Avenue
On your Marx. Private investment platform Patricof , which focuses on connecting professional athletes with investment opportunities, has inked a 7,500-square-foot lease at Marx Realty ’s Midtown office property at 54…
Sterling Organization Acquires Pavilions Marketplace, a 69,622-Square-Foot Grocery-Anchored Shopping Center in West Hollywood, California
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sterling Organization, a West Palm Beach, Florida-based private equity real estate investment firm focused on the retail sector, today announced the acquisition of…
Stellar MLS launches consumer portal built on BPP Cribio
The ad-free site emphasizes broker and agent attribution and is free to use on desktop and mobile browsers
MassChallenge Expands Dallas Commitment as Second U.S. Headquarters with Renewed Support from Lyda Hill Philanthropies
New two-year grant will expand commercialization-focused programming at Pegasus Park, helping more North Texas scientific breakthroughs gain traction and attracting top talent to the region. DALLAS, Sept. 29, 2026 /PR…
The NHP Foundation and Town of Frisco Mark Two Major Housing Milestones, Bringing 106 Affordable and Workforce Homes to Frisco
Partners celebrate groundbreaking of The Bella and opening of The Scout, demonstrating two approaches to expanding housing opportunities in Colorado's high-cost mountain communities NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswir…
Hyatt’s Luxury Portfolio Builds Momentum Across the Americas
Hyatt is expanding its luxury Americas portfolio with three Park Hyatt openings in Mexico, new Unbound Collection additions, Alila Mayakoba, and three Grand Hyatt resorts debuting in Q4 2026.
Marquette's REAP closes $4.8M student-run real estate fund
37th Parallel Acquires 222-Unit Apartment Complex in Sachse, Texas
SACHSE, TEXAS — Virginia-based investment firm 37th Parallel Properties has acquired Woodbridge Villas, a 222-unit apartment complex in Sachse, a northeastern suburb of Dallas. Built on 10.5 acres in 2002, Woodbridge…
Orion Acquires 88K-SF Boone Retail Center
Orion Real Estate Group paid $26.1 million for Watauga Village, an 88,800-square-foot, Food Lion-anchored neighborhood shopping center at 276 Watauga Village Drive in Boone, North Carolina. Watauga Village is located…
JLL Negotiates Sale of Shopping Center in Northwest Austin
AUSTIN, TEXAS — JLL has negotiated the sale of Casis Village, a shopping center in northwest Austin’s Tarrytown neighborhood. The square footage was not disclosed, but the site spans 3.4 acres. Grocer Randalls anchors…
Wells Fargo Signs 20,560 SF Office Lease Renewal in Southwest Austin
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Wells Fargo has signed a 20,560-square-foot office lease renewal in southwest Austin. The space is located within Building I at Uplands Corporate Center. Jake Ragusa and Luke Gholston of JLL represente…
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Related Affiliate Nabs $167M From Greystone to Build Miami Resi Towers
Related Urban Development Group has sealed $167 million in construction financing through Greystone ’s affordable housing lending platform to build a two-tower multifamily project in Miami, Commercial Observer has lea…
Sloan Dean on Rebuilding Hotel Management from First Principles, Hotel AI Is Only as Good as Its Data, Hilton's 2027 Traveler Has Stopped Chasing Perfection
Tuesday brought the Boardroom Reboot with Sloan Dean on rebuilding hotel management using an AI-native stack, a World Panel viewpoint on AI quality being determined by data quality, and Hilton's 2027 Trends Report on…
The modern lender’s playbook: Creating more confident borrowers
New findings from the ServiceLink Loan Officer Report reveal how mortgage fee transparency and education can become a competitive advantage
PTM Lands $125M Financing for St. Pete Multifamily Community
PTM Partners closed on a $125 million construction loan from GID to finance EDGE Collective II, a 330-unit Class AA multifamily high-rise including 19,000 square feet of retail space in downtown St. Petersburg’s EDGE…