- Adam Smolyar has joined the firm as Chief Innovation and Technology Officer for American Landmark Apartments. In his role, Smolyar oversees the firm’s enterprise technology strategy, innovation agenda, and digital transformation initiatives. He is responsible for ensuring the firm’s platforms are scalable and reliable and will partner with American Landmark’s executive leadership team to streamline technology solutions and financial systems.
- Gray Construction Inc. of Kentucky received a $28 million permit for construction of an addition to the Publix refrigerated warehouse, located at 9800 Beaver St. West in Jacksonville. This includes approximately 537,587 additional square feet of grocery storage space.
- A New Jersey-based private entity has paid $27.2 million for a newly built Tesla dealership, service center and showroom in Kissimmee. Built in 2024 on 5.3 acres, the 57,528‑square‑foot Tesla dealership at 2935 N. Orange Blossom Trail in Kissimmee sold Jan. 30 in its first ownership transfer.
- A student housing apartment complex with nearly 50 units near the University of Tampa has changed hands. The Tampa Business Journal reports the 220 Madison, which has 48 apartments, sold for $21.8 million or $454,166 per unit to Washington International Service Executives.
- Batson Cook Development Company (“BCDC”), a commercial real estate investment firm, is seeking an Investment Analyst in Atlanta, GA. The analyst will support new development investments through financial modeling, underwriting, and market and property-level diligence. This role offers exposure to the full real estate development and investment lifecycle across a variety of asset classes. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of relevant experience in real estate, private equity or capital markets along with advanced modeling skills. Executive search firm RETS Associates is handling the search. Inquiries and resumes can be sent to Mandy Haines at mandy@retsusa.com.
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