Newmark Group, Inc. announced that it has facilitated the sale and acquisition financing of The Pointe at Polaris, a top‑of‑market mixed‑use development in Columbus, Ohio. The transaction saw DFWLAND acquire the property from a joint venture between VanTrust Real Estate and NP Limited Partnership, with Newmark’s Capital Markets team—led by Senior Managing Director Derek Fohl and Executive Managing Director Jim Postweiler—representing the seller and Vice Chairman Gary Carr advising the buyer. Executive Managing Director Ari Schwartzbard and Vice Chairman Bill Weber arranged the financing for the deal.
The development spans more than 215,000 square feet of office space and 35,000 square feet of retail space, all of which is fully leased. Key tenants include Bank of America and Fiserv, with additional occupants such as Power Home Remodeling, Employers Health, Kitchen Social, Condado Tacos, Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea, and Club Pilates. Occupancy rates have climbed from 90% in late 2024 to 100% across all asset classes by November 2025, underscoring the property’s strong market position.
The transaction comes as Newmark Group is preparing to report its Q1 2026 earnings, with analysts expecting earnings per share of $0.27 and revenue of approximately $742 million. In the prior quarter, the firm posted an EPS of $0.68 on revenue of $1.01 billion, reflecting robust performance in its advisory services. The sale and financing of The Pointe at Polaris reinforce Newmark’s ability to secure high‑profile deals and generate significant advisory fees in a competitive market.
Strategically, the deal highlights Newmark’s continued role as a key advisor for large mixed‑use transactions in growing U.S. markets. By successfully coordinating both the sale and the financing, the firm demonstrates its expertise in managing complex capital‑markets work and leasing activities for institutional‑quality assets. The transaction also signals sustained investor confidence in Columbus’s commercial‑real‑estate sector, where high‑quality mixed‑use developments are increasingly attractive to both corporate tenants and retail operators.
Overall, the completion of the sale and financing of The Pointe at Polaris represents a significant milestone for Newmark Group and a testament to the resilience of the Columbus real‑estate market amid broader economic uncertainties. The deal’s successful execution underscores the firm’s strategic positioning and its capacity to deliver value to both buyers and sellers in the commercial‑real‑estate space.
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