Project Case Study: A good fit in Naperville, Ill.

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

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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HREI board members say the MOB market is improving, as evidenced by deals such as Lincoln's late 2025 acquisition of the Imperial Medical Center in Sugar Land, Texas.
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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

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

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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The “Creative Lease Financing Structures” panel discussion during the BOMA Medical Real Estate Conference April 30 included (from left to right): moderator Sean Maynard of Brown Gibbons Lang, Craig Fimple of NexCore Group, Ben Mingle of Centurion Foundation, Howard Vogel of The Walker Group, and Greg Fawcett of JLL Securities.
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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

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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The “Capital Markets” panel discussion during the BOMA Medical Real Estate Conference April 30 included (from left to right): Joe Magliochettiof Remedy Medical Properties, Jon Lewin of MedCraft, moderator Brannan Knott of CBRE, Peter Volas of Cleveland Clinic and Aashik Rao of Fengate Asset Management.
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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

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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The “Lenders’ Playbook” panel discussion at the 2026 Winstead Medical Real Estate & Construction Forum April 15 in Nashville, Tenn., included (from left to right): moderator Steve Leathers of Transwestern and panelists Steve Reedy of First Citizens Bank, Winston Abbott of Siemens Financial Services and Joe Dominguez of BMO Financial Group.
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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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Texas and Florida continue to lead the nation in FSED development. Baptist Health operates eight FSEDs in Northeast Florida, including this $17.6 million, 23,879 s.f. facility completed in November 2024, and recently acquired a site for a ninth.
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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: OGA Appoints Michael Arvin Vice President of Strategy & Development

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

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: JLL arranges $41.1M construction financing for Long Island senior living community

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 / […]

News Release: Closed: Project Sunshine Nationwide Portfolio

News Release: Closed: Project Sunshine Nationwide Portfolio

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News Release: Big Sky Acquires HealthCap Partners, Expanding National Healthcare Real Estate Platform

Transaction brings together two Dallas-based healthcare real estate firms with deep sector relationships, complementary capabilities and a shared legacy dating back to The Cirrus Group. DALLAS, Texas — July 1, 2026 —Big Sky Asset Management, LLC (“Big Sky”) today announced the acquisition of HealthCap Partners, LLC (“HealthCap”), a Dallas-based healthcare real estate development and investment […]

News Release: Anchor Health Properties Appoints Jake Kirchner, DPM, FACHE, as Senior Vice President, Strategic Advisory Services

News Release: Anchor Health Properties Appoints Jake Kirchner, DPM, FACHE, as Senior Vice President, Strategic Advisory Services

(Charlottesville, VA) Today, Anchor Health Properties (Anchor), a national, full-service healthcare real estate development, management, and investment company focused exclusively on medical outpatient buildings and specialty healthcare facilities, announced the addition of Jake Kirchner, DPM, FACHE, as Senior Vice President, Strategic Advisory Services. Based in Orlando, Florida, Jake will play a key role in strengthening […]

News Release: Funds Managed by Blue Owl Capital Complete Acquisition of Sila Realty Trust

NEW YORK and TAMPA, Fla., July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ –– Blue Owl Capital Inc. (“Blue Owl”) (NYSE: OWL), a leading alternative asset manager, today announced that funds managed by Blue Owl have successfully completed the previously announced acquisition of Sila Realty Trust, Inc. (“Sila” or “the Company”), a net lease real estate investment trust with a […]

News Release: Just Closed: $108.5M Inpatient Rehabilitation Portfolio Financing

News Release: Just Closed: $108.5M Inpatient Rehabilitation Portfolio Financing

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News Release: Matthews™ Successfully Executes Sale of Spokane Eye Clinic Portfolio in Washington

News Release: Matthews™ Successfully Executes Sale of Spokane Eye Clinic Portfolio in Washington

SPOKANE, WA—Matthews™, a commercial real estate investment services and technology firm, completed the sale of a four-property medical office portfolio located at 427 S Bernard St, 9651 N Nevada St, 31 E Central Ave, and 208 W 5th Ave in Spokane, Washington. Matthews™ Executive Vice President and Senior Directors Michael Moreno and Rahul Chhajed, and […]

News Release: Prisma Health begins construction on $180 million medical park in southern Greenville County

FOUNTAIN INN, SC – Prisma Health officially broke ground today (June 30) on the Fountain Inn Medical Park, a $180 million medical park in southern Greenville County that will provide expanded access to much-needed specialty healthcare services, greater convenience and reduced travel times for communities. The medical park will offer a wide array of advanced and […]

News Release: Flagship Healthcare Properties acquires Cincinnati medical outpatient building

News Release: Flagship Healthcare Properties acquires Cincinnati medical outpatient building

Property is home to Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine CINCINNATI — Flagship Healthcare Properties(Flagship), an outpatient healthcare real estate firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of a Class A, 100% leased medical outpatient building (MOB) located at 8099 Cornell Road in Cincinnati, Ohio. The 26,107-square-foot facility is fully occupied by Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports […]

News Release: Flagship Healthcare Properties acquires Cincinnati medical outpatient building

News Release: Flagship Healthcare Properties acquires Cincinnati medical outpatient building

Property is home to Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine CINCINNATI — Flagship Healthcare Properties (Flagship), an outpatient healthcare real estate firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of a Class A, 100% leased medical outpatient building (MOB) located at 8099 Cornell Road in Cincinnati, Ohio. The 26,107-square-foot facility is fully occupied by Beacon Orthopaedics & […]

News Release: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Expands Services and Access to Care in Greensboro

News Release: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Expands Services and Access to Care in Greensboro

New facility includes outpatient surgery center and medical office building WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., June 26, 2026 — Today, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist celebrated its newest facility — Medical Plaza Northwest Greensboro — by holding a ribbon cutting event with teammates, local leaders and members of the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce. Located at 2909 Horse Pen […]

News Release: SRS Real Estate Partners Announces the $39.11 Million Sale of an Office Property Leased to University of Wisconsin Health in Middleton, Wisconsin

News Release: SRS Real Estate Partners Announces the $39.11 Million Sale of an Office Property Leased to University of Wisconsin Health in Middleton, Wisconsin

The property offered rare Credit Tenant Lease zero cash flow financing to accommodate buyer’s 1031 exchange  Newport Beach, Calif. (June 26, 2026) – SRS Real Estate Partners announced today it has completed the $39.11 million sale of a four-story, single-tenant, 197,860-square-foot office property located at 7954-7974 UW Health Court in Middleton, WI. A tenant since […]

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News Release: Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital Marks Major Milestone in Expansion With Topping Out Ceremony

Expansion project includes new parking garage, medical office building and the Moll Cancer Center Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital celebrated a major milestone in its expansion as one of the final steel beams was lifted into place on Wednesday, June 24. Caregivers and hospital leadership signed the beam in the days leading up to the ceremony. Fairview Hospital has served the Kamm’s Corners neighborhood […]