July 14, 2026

B2B Stories

416 apartment homes change hands in the CSRA

A company owned by billionaire Warren Buffett brokered a deal to transfer two garden-style properties in Augusta to a new buyer. Berkadia, a joint venture involving Berkshire Hathaway and Jefferies Financial Group, put together the deal. “The seller maintained both properties to a very high standard, which will allow the buyer to execute their business plan efficiently,” said Riley. “This portfolio was very well located and had fantastic curb appeal. It was a pleasure working with both parties.”  Stevens Creek Commons, located at 100 Bon Air Drive, comprises 256 units

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Simon Says: Mixed Economy

Inflation went up nearly 4% in the latest Economic Index report. There are some positive highlights as well. The Augusta Leading Economic Index (LEI) increased 0.3 percent in May and is 0.1 percent higher than in May 2025. It has been a while since I updated the Augusta LEI because the Bureau of Labor Statistics has stopped publishing monthly job openings for states. Instead, the only monthly data on job openings is for the South census region, a geographic area stretching from Maryland and Delaware to Texas and Oklahoma. This

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