Wake Forest cut a Deacon‑gold ribbon on a new 6,700‑sq‑ft Charlotte campus at The Pearl, aiming to tie business, professional and health‑tech programs closer to local employers. The move strengthens the university’s longterm presence in the city.

A judge has placed Fairlane Town Center under a receiver after court filings flagged unpaid taxes, a defaulted loan and missing rents. That action could push the Dearborn mall toward a sale — possibly its fourth owner since the pandemic.

Strato Capital paid $30.35M for Polk Center at 191 Polk Ave, adding a roughly 282,500‑square‑foot flex building to its Tennessee holdings.

Lawmakers advanced SB2552 to raise IHA contribution caps, reviving a decades‑old tax‑advantaged account to help first‑time buyers save for down payments.

Blount Partnership says AI data centers would strain local water and electric systems, joining nearby counties that are tightening zoning and utility rules.

Zea is leaving its Clearview Mall home for a standalone at Clearview City Center, with an expanded bar, patio and mid‑June hiring events to staff the new Metairie restaurant.

Filings connect Carvana to a proposed 172,000-square-foot project in far East Austin, a potential logistics and reconditioning footprint in a rapidly changing corridor.

A prime SoHo storefront at 599 Broadway was relisted with an 80% markdown, a dramatic move that underscores uneven conditions in Manhattan’s retail market. Brokers say the cut reflects localized repricing on Broadway.

A rarely available Bernard Maybeck chalet in Ross is on the market at $13.5M with private showings. The wood-shingled estate blends historic character and modern renovation.

Three Madar Group mansions on Fisher Island are under contract for a combined $105.5 million, tightening the island's already tiny supply of single‑family homes. The spec properties are due to finish between late 2026 and mid‑2027.

A duplex at 740 Park Avenue led Manhattan's luxury contracts for the week of May 18–24, underscoring continued demand for storied addresses even as the high-end market remains selective.

3CDC is moving forward with a roughly $4 million renovation to split the Mercer Commons storefront into a bar and upgraded apartments, reviving a vacant OTR corner.

Brookfield’s GGP has pushed a $340M single‑asset CMBS placement backed by The Streets at Southpoint as the mall pairs strong occupancy with plans for 1,300+ apartments, offices and a hotel.