Larry Crain Jr.
Ford Hit with $18M Judgment in Arkansas Dealership Dispute
The judgement against Ford said the company "engaged in deceit and fraud” in its dealings with Auto Dealership Partners LLC of Little Rock, led by Larry Crain Jr. and Heath Campbell. read more >
Pinnacle Valley View Apartments Sell for $4M
A 43-unit apartment project in west Little Rock starts this week’s foursome of million-dollar real estate transactions. read more >
Private Firms List Led by Blue Cross
Seventeen private companies owned and headquartered in Arkansas are believed to have had revenue of more than $1 billion in 2023. read more >
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Junkin Construction to Build West Little Rock Mini Storage Site for $7.8M
Mini storage, coffee shops and west Little Rock homes dominate this week's million dollar deals and construction. read more >
Former Crain Automotive Exec Demands $5M in Lawsuit
Barton Hankins said he was a participant in a deferred compensation plan that amounts to 5% of the fair market value of the company. read more >
VisionCorps Purchases Little Rock Complex for $3.5M
The 9.64-acre development at 6818 Murray St. in Little Rock was owned by North Carolina’s Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind Inc. read more >
Camping World to Acquire Crain RV
Camping World said it intends to convert Crain RV's locations into manufacturer exclusive dealerships. read more >
Larry Crain Sr., Head of Family’s Namesake Company, Dies at 81
Crain's journey to building one of the state's largest private companies had humble beginnings. read more >
The Timbers Attracts $10.5M Buyer (Real Deals)
An affiliate of The Walden Group of Jackson, New Jersey, bought 120-unit apartment complex in Maumelle. read more >
by George Waldon -
Preylock Bags Amazon Distribution Center for $169M (Real Deals)
An affiliate of Preylock Holdings of Los Angeles acquired the Amazon fulfillment center at 13001 U.S. 70. read more >
by George Waldon -
Third-Generation Succession Proves Tricky with Crain Family
Crain Management Group tallied 2020 revenue of more than $618 million, ranking No. 23 among the largest private companies in Arkansas. read more >
by George Waldon -
Chris Crain Seeks Emancipation From Family Business Ventures
The estranged father-son relationship between Larry Crain Sr. and Chris Crain has escalated into a lawsuit on track for an expected trial date later this year. read more >
by George Waldon -
Silver Team Shows Versatility, Building Verizon a $2.5M Space
When Verizon was ready to move 150 or so office workers to a new Little Rock headquarters, Silver Development Co. saw a golden opportunity. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Silver Development Offers Niche for Graying Generation
Silver Development Co., Larry Crain Jr.’s non-car venture, is watching its 188-unit Chenal Village fill up as the high-end duplex project beckons 55-and-up renters. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Transamerica Project Attracts $9.2M Sale (Real Deals)
A limited liability company led by Larry Crain Jr. purchased the 1400 Centerview Drive project and an adjoining 8.57-acre tract from Transamerica Life Insurance Co. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. read more >
by George Waldon -
Transamerica Building Sold For $9M
The Transamerica building in west Little Rock has sold for more than $9 million to 1400 Centerview LLC, a group of investors that includes Larry Crain Jr., Jeff Hathaway, John Hathaway and Wes Martin of Hathaway Group and other clients of the Little Rock firm. read more >
Central Arkansas Taco Bell Deals Ring Up Combined $3.8M
Fast-food outlets in Bryant and Conway, land on the western edge of Little Rock, foreclosed property in Lonoke County, an office-warehouse in North Little Rock and upscale residential lots in west Little Rock provide this week’s grouping of million-dollar real estate transactions. read more >
Chenal Commercial Attracts $4M Sale (Real Deals)
Beefam LLC and Bonerts MV LLC of Santa Ana, California, acquired the 7,457-SF project at 17701 Chenal Parkway, home to Pei Wei and Mattress Firm. read more >
by George Waldon -
Gateway Property Sold for $3.5 Million
A retail building, a fast-food eatery and an undeveloped parcel generated multimillion-dollar transactions. read more >
North Little Rock Apartment Land Draws $2.8M Sale (Real Deals)
Richardson Properties LLC, led by Keith Richardson, purchased the undeveloped 64.5-acre tract adjoining Foothills Apartments at 2401 Lakeview Road. read more >
by George Waldon -
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