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Liberty Tax, soon to be renamed the Franchise Group, has inked a definitive agreement to acquire the Vitamin Shoppe in an all cash transaction. The Vitamin Shoppe conducts business through more than 750 company-operated retail stores under The Vitamin Shoppe and Super Supplements retail banners nationwide.

The purchase increases Preferred’s multifamily portfolio to 33 multifamily communities across 10 states. The company financed the acquisition utilizing a non-recourse first mortgage loan from MetLife Investment Management on behalf of a client.

This likely is the biggest office construction loan to ever close for a Brickell project.

The 18-story Soleste Grand Central apartment tower is set for delivery in two years.

Integrating smart technology and services into apartment communities will help ensure better tenant retention.

With historically low interest rates and compressed cap rates, the recent rate cut won’t instantly drive more market activity.

Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2019, the CREW Network has commemorated the milestone throughout the year and GlobeSt.com looks forward to this year’s convention, which will celebrate the network’s past and hear more about the brand’s future.

In pursuit of an ever-evasive equilibrium, CRE sees tech innovation both mix and match.