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Barry Sternlicht’s Starwood Scoops Up More Miami-Dade
Affordable Housing

Barry Sternlicht’s Starwood Scoops Up More Miami-Dade Affordable Housing

By Commercial Observer August 16, 2026

Barry Sternlicht’s Starwood Asset Management has bought two more affordable housing properties in Miami-Dade County, following two acquisitions last week, bringing the total to $115.4 million and 570 units.  The investment firm purchased the remaining piece of the Lafayette housing complex in Miami’s Little River neighborhood for $27 million, property records show. Called Lafayette Plaza,…

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Javits Center Expansion, Tech Upgrades Boosting NYC
Hospitality Industry

Javits Center Expansion, Tech Upgrades Boosting NYC Hospitality Industry

By Commercial Observer August 16, 2026

Five years after the Javits Center underwent a $1.5 billion expansion, the Hudson Yards convention venue is continuing to expand its bandwidth to boost its events business and the adjacent New York City hospitality industry.  The 3.3 million-square-foot facility recently underwent a $5 million technology upgrade enabling the Javits Center to become the first convention…

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Westphal Company Lands $56M Refi for San Diego
Apartments

Westphal Company Lands $56M Refi for San Diego Apartments

By Commercial Observer August 16, 2026

The Westphal Company has secured $56.1 million in permanent financing for a 354-unit apartment complex in eastern San Diego County. Northmarq arranged the fixed-rate financing through the firm’s Fannie Mae platform. The nonrecourse loan carries a 10-year term with interest-only payments for the full term. Property records identify Westphal Company owns the Wintercrest Village Apartments,…

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Fortress Refinances Dania Design Center With $45M After
Foreclosure Fight

Fortress Refinances Dania Design Center With $45M After Foreclosure Fight

By Commercial Observer August 16, 2026

Fortress Investment Group has refinanced the Design Center of the Americas in Dania Beach, Fla., following a nasty foreclosure fight with its previous owner, New York-based billionaire Charles Cohen. City National Bank of Florida supplied a $45 million loan backing the 780,000-square-foot office and design showroom complex at 1855 Griffin Road, facing the I-95.  In…

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Keystone Equities Provides $61M Acquisition Debt for IOS
Repositioning Site in Newark

Keystone Equities Provides $61M Acquisition Debt for IOS Repositioning Site in Newark

By Commercial Observer August 16, 2026

KS Group has secured $60.5 million in acquisition debt to buy a 51-acre industrial site in Newark, N.J., that will be repositioned as an industrial outdoor storage property, Commercial Observer can first report.  Keystone Equities provided the debt, structured as a senior bridge loan, marking $660 million in capital the firm has deployed since August…

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Contractors Feel Squeeze As Prices Rise 7.4%, Backlog
Shrinks

Contractors Feel Squeeze As Prices Rise 7.4%, Backlog Shrinks

By Bisnow News Feed August 15, 2026

Contractors face profit margin pressure amid inflation and tariff challenges.

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With Illinois' Senior Population Set To Grow By 40%,
Developers Are Facing A Financing Puzzle

With Illinois' Senior Population Set To Grow By 40%, Developers Are Facing A Financing Puzzle

By Bisnow News Feed August 15, 2026

Illinois is projecting a 40% growth in the 65-and-over population by 2035. Developers face financing hurdles in creating senior housing solutions.

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Brookfield, SWI Form $694M Multifamily Venture, Plan $500M
In Sales

Brookfield, SWI Form $694M Multifamily Venture, Plan $500M In Sales

By Bisnow News Feed August 15, 2026

Varia US joins Brookfield in a $694M joint venture focusing on high-quality U.S. multifamily properties.

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Fort Worth Approves Incentive Deal For Drone Developer Mach
Industries

Fort Worth Approves Incentive Deal For Drone Developer Mach Industries

By Bisnow News Feed August 15, 2026

Fort Worth grants $4.5M for Mach Industries' $1.8B defense plant, creating 1,000 jobs.

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Our firm required a financing partner who could understand both our business operations and our long-term investment objectives. Noel Gonzalez arranged a $3.75 million loan structure that allowed us to occupy a portion of the property while benefiting from existing tenant income. The transaction involved sophisticated financial planning and coordination among multiple advisors. Throughout the process, Noel consistently acted as a trusted consultant, often helping both sides renegotiate terms and maintain momentum when deadlines became challenging. His communication skills, professionalism, and attention to detail are second to none. Vanguard Commercial Capital provides much more than financing solutions, they provide confidence and certainty during complex transactions.
As a growing national manufacturer, we needed more than a lender, we needed an advisor who understood our ambitious expansion goals. Noel Gonzalez successfully arranged a $4.5 million financing package for our third expansion location while navigating a complicated owner-user structure with existing tenants in place. The transaction involved extensive financial analysis, inventory management considerations, and coordination among multiple stakeholders. Noel worked diligently with our executive team, accountants, attorneys, and both real estate brokerage teams to keep everyone focused on solutions instead of obstacles. His ability to understand our business model and negotiate revised terms when challenges arose was invaluable. Noel consistently demonstrated professionalism, creativity, and urgency throughout the process. Vanguard Commercial Capital has become an indispensable resource for our continued expansion."
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