H
ines, a Houston‑based real‑estate investment firm, is reportedly nearing a purchase of a share in Birkdale Village, according to several sources cited by the Charlotte Business Journal. Tenants at the Huntersville mixed‑use complex have received estoppel affidavits that confirm lease terms for a prospective third‑party buyer—a routine step in such deals. The move would extend Hines’ footprint in the Southeast and reflects its strategy to acquire stakes in prominent mixed‑use projects. Hines manages $91.8 billion in assets across 30 countries and oversees more than 52 million square feet of retail space. Birkdale Village is jointly owned by North American Properties, Nuveen Properties and Jamestown.