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Arlington, Va., Hotel-to-Resi Project Sells for $35M

Commercial Observer

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July 8, 2026

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An extended-stay hotel in Arlington, Va., is set to be transformed back into multifamily housing. GoodHomes Communities put down 35 million to acquire the Arlington Court Suites, a 187-key hotel that the buyer plans to convert into a 180-unit apartment building. KLNB announced the deal and, together with HREC Investment Advisors, represented the seller, Arlington []

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The Real Deal

Unknown

· Jul 1, 2026

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Vogue

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· Jun 26, 2026

Gabriela Hearst Resort 2027

Gabriela Hearst Resort 2027

The West Australian

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· Jul 12, 2026

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Quartz

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· Jun 23, 2026

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Related coverage for "Arlington, Va., Hotel-to-Resi Project Sells for $35M": Investing.com — Form 4 MGM Resorts For: 2 July. Curbed — A Prospect Heights Duplex Near the Brooklyn Museum for $875,000. The Real Deal — Target takes space from Vornado affiliate for Rego Park store. Vogue — Gabriela Hearst Resort 2027. The West Australian — Monkey magic on Vietnam’s Son Tra Peninsula. Quartz — The best — and most practical — cities in the U.S. for conferences