Companies & People: Innovative from the beginning
Sharon Harper and the Plaza Companies have helped shape Greater Phoenix’s landscape By John B. Mugford Sharon Harper was working as a teacher in Greater Phoenix when she decided to become an entrepreneur and launch a new business, the Plaza Companies, in 1982. The Peoria, Ariz.-based company’s first project, Plaza Del Rio, started with one […]
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Project Case Study: A good fit in Naperville, Ill.
CHP and HSG successfully repurpose a former L.A. Fitness facility By John B. Mugford As the costs of developing new healthcare real estate (HRE) facilities and medical outpatient buildings (MOBs) continue to soar, many developers and investors are looking at the possibility of repurposing other property types into medical. It’s a great idea on the […]
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Thought Leaders: Low MOB vacancies are testing the market
Cushman & Wakefield report shows rising space demand as construction lags By John B. Mugford The case for medical outpatient buildings (MOBs) ownership has perhaps never been stronger. Today’s MOB market boasts record occupancy levels, increasing institutional interest and steady demand for new development from health systems who are racing to plant their flags in […]
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Feature Story: HRE market is looking good overall
Acquisitions are rising, debt is available and capital wants to enter the sector By John B. Mugford Although the medical outpatient buildings (MOBs) sales volume has slowed during the past couple of years, owning the product type is proving to be a financially worthwhile endeavor. Being in such a position – especially for those who […]
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Feature Story: How to win friends and HRE business
Providers on InterFace panel explain what it takes to become a trusted advisor By John B. Mugford As nearly every healthcare real estate (HRE) professional is keenly aware, long-term success largely depends on whether a firm can become a trusted advisor and preferred service provider to the sector’s health systems and larger physician groups. As […]
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Companies & People: Stonemont is on a roll
Long-time investor launched its HRE unit with the hiring of Matt Stone in 2021 By John B. Mugford A somewhat new name has been making medical outpatient building (MOB) acquisitions and starting new development projects over the past four years or so, with quite a bit of activity in the past six months or so. […]
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Feature Story: More development despite record costs
Provider demand is strong enough to justify building, HREI™ board members say By John B. Mugford Medical outpatient building (MOB) construction costs hit an all-time high of $558 per square foot (PSF) last year, yet development activity increased anyway because provider demand has been strong enough to justify the added expense. That was the consensus […]
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Feature Story: How systems can use new financing models
BOMA panel discusses creative lease structures, shares case studies By John B. Mugford For health systems that would like to own certain outpatient facilities that they occupy, there has, for quite some time, seemingly been just a couple of methods to gain control of such assets. Those have included owning the land underneath a facility […]
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Transactions: NHP agrees to sell 86-MOB portfolio
Newly public REIT announces $528 million sale slated to close in the second half By John B. Mugford As it shifts its focus to seniors housing, New York-based National Healthcare Properties Inc. (Nasdaq: NHP), which just went public in April, has entered an agreement to sell a portfolio of 86 medical outpatient buildings (MOBs) with […]
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Feature Story: The investment capital is there
Debt and equity are ready to fund MOB and HRE deals, BOMA panelists agree By John B. Mugford If anything has changed dramatically in the healthcare real estate (HRE) transactions market during the past year or so, it’s that there’s plenty more debt and equity available for investors. Here’s an example of how much things […]
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Feature Story: What’s shaping systems’ strategies
Providers are contending with a deteriorating financial model, Winstead panel says By John B. Mugford As the host of the recent 2026 Winstead Healthcare Real Estate & Construction Forum in Nashville, Tenn., Andy Dow, a healthcare real estate attorney and co-chair of the Real Estate Industry Group with Dallas-based law firm Winstead, relayed just how […]
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Feature Story: It’s ‘a borrower’s world right now’
They’re benefitting from a competitive debt market, Winstead panel says By Murray W. Wolf The era of “easy money” might be over, but healthcare real estate (HRE) lenders are open for business in an increasingly competitive market, and that’s good for would-be borrowers. That was one of the primary takeaways from a panel discussion featuring […]
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Transactions: Sila agrees to merge with Blue Owl for about $2.4B
Deal includes 137 properties totaling over 5.1 million s.f.; Newmark was the real estate advisor By Murray W. Wolf Tampa, Fla.-based Sila Realty Trust Inc. (NYSE: SILA) and affiliates of New York-based Blue Owl Capital (NYSE: OWL) announced Monday, April 20, that Sila has agreed to merge with an affiliate of Blue Owl in an […]
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Feature Story: HRE leaders predict growth in 2026
HREI board members foresee a strong year, while also expressing some caution By John B. Mugford Although there is certainly plenty of turmoil around the globe, professionals with many of the top firms are optimistic about the year ahead. At least that’s how a vast majority of the members of the HREI™ Editorial Advisory Board […]
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Feature Story: The FSED comeback continues
After a backlash and a slowdown, the product type is again going strong By John B. Mugford The story of freestanding emergency departments (FSEDs) can be compared to a roller coaster, as the product type experienced a meteoric rise in development in its early years, followed by a slowdown, and then, in recent years, a […]
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News Release: Big Sky Medical Accelerates Investment Activity in Big Sky Fund III with the Acquisition of RidgeWood Medical Center I & II
The San Antonio acquisition marks the third and fourth properties acquired through Big Sky Fund III since its launch in December 2025. SAN ANTONIO, TX (July 2026) — Big Sky Medical is pleased to announce the acquisition of RidgeWood Medical Center I & II, a premier two-building medical outpatient campus located in San Antonio, […]
News Release: JLL names new leaders to drive healthcare ambulatory, integrated health and payor services
Carey Sealy and Ben Bailey appointed to new roles to better support healthcare clients navigating regulatory, workforce and real estate pressures CHICAGO, July 9, 2026 – As part of the continued evolution of its healthcare platform, JLL announced today that Carey Sealy now leads the Healthcare Division’s new Ambulatory and Outpatient Services team and Ben […]
News Release: Sale of Azalealand Nursing Home in Savannah, Georgia
Evans Senior Investments Advises on the Sale of Azalealand Nursing Home in Savannah, Georgia Evans Senior Investments (ESI) is pleased to announce the successful sale of Azalealand Nursing Home, a 107-bed skilled nursing facility located in Savannah, Georgia. The seller, a long-time independent owner-operator, sought a strategic exit from the industry after decades of ownership. […]
News Release: IPA Closes Office Asset Sale in Central Florida
LAKELAND, Fla., July 7, 2026 – Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI)dedicated to serving the company’s institutional clients, announced today the sale of 115 S Missouri Avenue, a five-story, 107,512-square-foot, multi-tenant office property in Lakeland, Florida. The $17,525,000 sales price equates to $163 per square foot. “The property […]
News Release: Transwestern Expands Twin Cities Presence through Acquisition of Forte Real Estate Partners
Combination of talent bolsters healthcare, office and industrial services (JULY 7, 2026 – MINNEAPOLIS) – Transwestern announces it has acquired Forte Real Estate Partners, a prominent commercial real estate firm based in the Twin Cities. The transaction adds 12 healthcare, office, and industrial tenant advisory team members and a broad property management portfolio, bolstering the […]
News Release: Blake Okland Joins Berkadia as Chief Revenue Officer
Berkadia is pleased to announce that Blake Okland has been appointed Chief Revenue Officer, bringing nearly three decades of leadership experience in multifamily capital markets, mortgage banking, investment sales, and strategic growth to Berkadia. Okland will report to Berkadia EVP – Production & Capital Markets Hilary Provinse and will serve on Berkadia’s Management Committee. “With […]
News Release: Work Begins on Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital in Panama City, FL
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (July 7, 2026) – Ryan Companies US, Inc., in partnership with Exalt Health, announces the groundbreaking milestone of a high-performance inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Panama City, Florida. The hospital is scheduled to open late summer 2027. The inpatient rehabilitation hospital is strategically located near several major healthcare facilities, including Ascension Sacred Heart […]
News Release: Just Closed – $126M Coastal Outpatient Portfolio Financing
Newmark U.S. Healthcare Capital Markets ShareMD The Newmark U.S. Healthcare Capital Markets team advised ShareMD on the refinancing of a 7-building outpatient portfolio located throughout Florida and California. The financing includes $76 million in initial advance and good news funding, and a $50 million accordion facility for future acquisitions. Financing was provided by Ally Corporate […]
News Release: Just Closed – High Acuity MOB Anchored by Investment-Grade Oncology Health System in Phoenix MSA
Capital Markets | Healthcare & Life Sciences Just Closed High Acuity MOB Anchored by Investment-Grade Oncology Health System in Phoenix MSA CBRE Transaction Highlights Date Closed: 6/9/2026 Size: 18,059 SF Occupancy: 100% Rose Garden Medical Campus 2915-2925 W. Rose Garden Lane & 20950 N. 29th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85027 CBRE U.S. Healthcare Capital Markets is pleased […]
News Release: Trophy seniors housing portfolio sale arranged by JLL
The sale included assets in premier Chicago and Philadelphia submarkets CHICAGO, July 6, 2026 – JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has completed the sale of a four-property seniors housing portfolio totalling 344 units in premier Chicago and Philadelphia submarkets. JLL’s National Seniors Housing Capital Markets team represented the seller, a joint venture between Bain Capital and […]
News Release: OGA Appoints Michael Arvin Vice President of Strategy & Development
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Oman-Gibson Associates (OGA), a nationally recognized healthcare real estate development firm, is pleased to announce that Michael Arvin has joined the company as Vice President of Strategy & Development. Based in OGA’s Dallas office, Arvin will support the firm’s strategic growth initiatives and work with healthcare clients nationwide to identify and advance […]
News Release: Larken Associates Inks Lease with Mental Health and Counseling Practice at Montgomery Commons
Princeton, N.J. (July 2, 2026) – Larken Associates, a leading full-service commercial and residential real estate firm, announces a new 2,012-square-foot lease with The Center for Therapy and Counseling Services at Montgomery Commons, located on Applegate Road off Route 206 in Princeton, New Jersey. Rob Marek, Executive Vice President of Larken Associates’ Commercial Division, represented […]
News Release: Broward Health Celebrates Second Freestanding Emergency Room With Ribbon Cutting
New Broward Health facility will be the first ER for City of Sunrise Sunrise, Florida – Broward Health leadership and physicians, elected officials and the community gathered yesterday to celebrate the opening of the freestanding Broward Health Sunrise Emergency Room that offers quicker access to high-quality treatment and often shorter wait times for residents in […]
News Release: JLL arranges $41.1M construction financing for Long Island senior living community
JLL Capital Markets led the financing efforts on behalf of National Development and Benchmark Senior Living for the development of Benchmark at East Islip New York, Jul. 1, 2026 – JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has arranged $41.1 million in construction financing from a regional bank for Benchmark at East Islip, a 90-unit / […]