Matthews™ Industrial Closing Named Sale/Acquisition of the Year by CoStar

FORT MYERS, FL— Matthews’™ recent sale of the Metro Plex 7 industrial and flex portfolio in Fort Myers, FL received CoStar’s 2026 Impact Award for Sale/Acquisition of the Year. Matthews™ First Vice Presidents & Associate Directors Nick Watson and Jake Lurie, alongside Associate Vice President Aiden Hawkins, represented the seller in marketing the portfolio.

 

The annual awards celebrate industry professionals who demonstrate leadership, innovation, and professionalism by executing impactful deals. The Metro Plex 7 portfolio, comprised of seven buildings totaling approximately 218,000 square feet, reflects the continued demand for small-bay industrial space, particularly among contractors and service providers seeking efficient, well-located facilities for distribution and operations.

 

Despite a challenging capital markets environment marked by higher interest rates and tighter lending standards, the transaction successfully closed with strong investor interest. The property’s diverse tenant base, full occupancy, and flexible configurations contributed to its appeal, offering both stable in-place income and future upside through lease rollover and mark-to-market opportunities.

 

Watson, Lurie, and Hawkins’ efforts helped facilitate a transaction that industry judges recognized for its meaningful impact on the local industrial market and broader community.

 

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