Transwestern Real Estate Services announced that NewSouth Window Solutions has leased two suites at 15120 Northwest Freeway and 6961 Brookhollow W. Drive at Park 8 | 290 in Houston. Transwestern’s Carter Thurmond, Brian Gammill and Jude Filippone provided agency leasing services on behalf of the landlord, Blue Ridge Industrial, which acquired the office/warehouse park in fourth quarter 2019. “Park 8 | 290 provides NewSouth Window Solutions with great access and visibility to make a successful entry into the Houston market,” said Thurmond. “The park’s accommodations, strategic location and strong image were important factors in the tenant’s decision to lease the space, and we look forward to NewSouth calling Park 8 | 290 its Houston home for years to come.” The seven-year lease marks the Florida company’s first expansion into the Texas market and encompasses a portion of two separate buildings within the Class A office/warehouse park. Now 90 percent leased, Park 8 | 290 is made up of five rear-load buildings totaling 185,850 square feet and offers some of the best visibility in Houston’s Northwest submarket, including direct access to Beltway 8 and Highway 290. The property also boasts ample parking, loading capabilities and access to a strong customer base, with 1.3 million people within a 10-mile radius. David Needle of Florida Executive Realty Management Corp. provided tenant representation services on behalf of NewSouth Window Solutions.

NAI Partners recently arranged a 11,900-square-foot industrial lease for Supreme Plant Services, LLC at 10425 Moers Road in Houston. NAI Partners’ Zane Carman and Clay Pritchett represented the landlord in the transaction, while Colliers International’s Barrett Gibson represented the tenant.

The McKinley Memorial City, a 278-unit luxury apartment high-rise from developer MetroNational, recently celebrated its topping out. The 25-story residential tower is the tallest west of Uptown Houston and is slated to be completed in Q4 2021. A ten-foot pine tree was hoisted up, signifying the last beam of construction and a significant milestone for the project. The 332,231-square-foot high-rise, located at 9757 Katy Freeway, is on the southwest corner of Bunker Hill Road and the Katy Freeway. The McKinley will serve as the anchor of a new four-acre mixed use development in Memorial City. Ziegler Cooper Architects designed the project and Anslow Bryant Construction is the general contractor.

NAI Partners recently arranged a 1,540-square-foot retail lease for Arcpoint Labs of Spring at 2520 Research Forest Drive in Spring, Texas. NAI Partners’ Laura Diggs represented the tenant in the transaction. ARCpoint Labs of Spring, is a source for professional lab testing and diagnostics. With state-of-the-art facilities and a team of experienced lab technicians, ARCpoint Labs of Spring delivers accurate, reliable, confidential results.

Houston, TX, August 4, 2020 – NAI Partners today announces the formation of its Texas Investment Sales division, successfully recruiting seasoned industry leader, Scott Lunine, to lead the effort. “We continue to be laser-focused on growth at NAI Partners—even more so as we navigate through these uncertain times—and building the leading Investment Sales group in Texas has been a top priority of ours for a while,” said Jon Silberman, Managing Partner, NAI Partners. “Adding an executive of Scott’s caliber, experience and capabilities will turbocharge the growth of our Investment Sales business, further enhance the scope of property types we sell and acquire for our clients, and elevate the overall level of service we provide. We’re very excited to welcome Scott—both to the firm, and to Texas from Florida!” “From the day they first reached out to me, I was deeply impressed by NAI Partners’ platform, professionalism, and accomplishments, and I couldn’t be more excited to join the world-class team here,” said Mr. Lunine. “We’ve already hit the ground running with key senior hires in our Austin and San Antonio offices, and I intend for us to be the top Investment Sales team in the state of Texas in five years.” Mr. Lunine joins NAI Partners from Marcus & Millichap, where he led the Miami, Florida office’s Investment Sales practice. During his time at Marcus & Millichap, Mr. Lunine grew the South Florida region’s team from 29 to 80 agents, and doubled sales revenue in just three years. “One of our core values is always putting our clients first, and doing so requires us to have the very best talent, which is why we work hard to identify top-level professionals who are great at what they do and are looking for the right culture and career-building opportunity,” said Travis Rodger, Executive Vice President, NAI Partners. “Scott not only met but exceeded that criteria, and brings a tremendous track record of helping seasoned agents and top producers grow their business exponentially.” Prior to Marcus & Millichap, Mr. Lunine was the Managing Principal of the Southern California division for Waddell & Reed, a publicly traded, full service financial services company specializing in comprehensive financial planning. Previous to that, he was the Managing Partner of NAI Capital in Los Angeles, specializing in the sale of Regulation D, nontraded REITS, DSTs, investment properties, and involved in the successful closing of over $4 billion of multifamily and retail properties in over 24 states. He also served as Managing Director at Sperry Van Ness, overseeing 15 offices. Earlier roles at Sperry Van Ness also included National Director of Retail; and National Director of Multifamily. Mr. Lunine is a three-time honoree as one of the South Florida Business Journal’s Power Leaders (2018, 2019, 2020); has been a keynote speaker at numerous investor conferences around the U.S.; and has trained, coached and mentored over 3,000 commercial real estate agents, brokers and investors.

Overhead Door Corporation leased 18,285 square feet at Wallisville Industrial Park at 9135 Wallisville Road in Houston. Jim Autenreith and Sam Rayburn of Moody Rambin represented the owner during negotiations. Click to read more at www.rejournals.com.