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Phoenix Investors’ Affiliate Acquires 1.8 MSF Industrial Complex in Saginaw, Michigan

Matthew Auchincloss — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:05:00 +0000

SAGINAW, MICHIGAN — An affiliate of Phoenix Investors, a company specializing in revitalizing former manufacturing sites, has acquired a three-building, 1.8 million-square-foot industrial complex in Buena Vista Charter Township, which borders the city of Saginaw, from international auto supplier Nexteer Automotive. The sales price was not disclosed. The three buildings are known locally as Plants 5, 6/1 and 7. Nexteer will continue to occupy nearly 1.3 million square feet across Plants 6/1 and 7, and those facilities are expected to continue operating as normal during the transition period. Approximately 552,000 square feet in Plant 5 is currently available for lease. As of January 2026, the portfolio of Milwaukee, Wis.-based Phoenix Investors totaled 85 million square feet spanning 27 states.

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Associated Bank Provides $9M Loan for 12-Acre Retail Development in Columbus, Ohio

Matthew Auchincloss — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000

DELAWARE, OHIO — Associated Bank has provided a $9 million loan to GTZ Properties for the development of Trailhead Crossing, a 12-acre retail property located at 1335-1131 U.S. Route 36 in Delaware, a northern suburb of Columbus. The project consists of three buildings occupied by Chik-Fil-A, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Take 5 oil change. A second, three-tenant strip center will be occupied by Dunkin’, Nothing Bundt Cakes and Pacific Dental Services. The project also contains two pad-ready sites, one of which is pending sale to a national daycare company. All Phase I tenants are expected to open by spring 2027. Phase II of the development will be anchored by a big-box national retailer.

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Greenstone Partners Closes Two Multifamily Sales in Chicago for $3.2M

Matthew Auchincloss — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:56:43 +0000

CHICAGO — Greenstone Partners has closed two multifamily sales totaling $3.2 million in Chicago’s Wicker Park and Bridgeport neighborhoods. In the first transaction, the firm brokered the sale of a recently renovated eight-unit multifamily property located at 1226 N. Greenview Ave. in Wicker Park. The property features six one-bedroom, one-bathroom units and two two-bedroom, two-bathroom units, each with hardwood flooring, in-unit laundry, private balconies and granite countertops. Jordan Multack of Greenstone Partners facilitated the $2.2 million transaction. The firm also arranged the sale of a three-unit multifamily building with an additional non-conforming coach house and an adjacent development lot located at 3201-3203 S. May St. in Bridgeport. Units include individual furnaces and hot water heaters and in-unit laundry. Multack and Jacob Goldstein, also of Greenstone Partners, arranged the $1 million transaction.

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Cooper Commercial Investment Group Arranges Sale of 27,299 SF Retail Property in Cincinnati

Matthew Auchincloss — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:55:25 +0000

CINCINNATI — The Cooper Commercial Investment Group has arranged the sale of Spring Hill Center, a 27,299-square-foot multi-tenant retail property located in Cincinnati. Dan Cooper of the Cooper Commercial Investment Group represented the seller, an Ohio-based investment group, in the transaction. The buyer was a New York-based investor. The deal closed at an 8 percent cap rate. Spring Hill Center is anchored by Dollar General.

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JVM Realty Buys 280-Unit Apartment Community in Oswego, Illinois

Matthew Auchincloss — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:48:36 +0000

OSWEGO, ILL. — JVM Realty Corp. has purchased Springs at Oswego, a 280-unit apartment community located 48 miles west of Chicago, and rebranded the community as Trillium at Oswego. Continental Properties sold the property, and Cushman & Wakefield brokered the deal. The purchase price was not disclosed. Located at 801 Fifth St., the gated community was completed in 2019 and features townhome-style units across two-story residential buildings. Residences come in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include a heated pool, 24-hour fitness center, a clubhouse with lounge and entertainment areas, outdoor grilling stations, fire pit, car wash, two dog parks and gated access.

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Agemark Acquires, Rebrands Seniors Housing Community in Omaha

Matthew Auchincloss — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:45:52 +0000

OMAHA, NEB. — Agemark Senior Living has acquired Esprit Whispering Ridge, an assisted living and memory care community located in Omaha. Agemark has rebranded the property as The Bellflower at Whispering Ridge. Along with its undisclosed investment partner, Agemark plans to invest approximately $1.3 million in capital improvements at the community. Moving forward, The Bellflower will also offer independent living and “assisted living plus” units. This acquisition brings Agemark’s Omaha portfolio to five communities totaling more than 450 units.

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Cross Street, Mavrek Begin Leasing 46-Unit Apartment Building in Chicago

Matthew Auchincloss — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:44:48 +0000

CHICAGO — Cross Street and Mavrek have begun leasing Belmora, a 46-unit apartment building located at 919 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. Designed by Eckenhoff Saunders, the building includes 5,700 square feet of ground-floor retail space that is anchored by Studio Three, a locally based fitness company. A second building at 917 W. Belmont Ave. will be completed later this year and will include an additional 46 apartments and 5,300 square feet of ground-floor retail space that will be anchored by Foxtrot Café & Market. Units come in studio through two-bedroom floor plans, with monthly asking rents starting at $2,095. Amenities include a fitness center, coworking space, package room, bicycle storage room with additional resident lockers and a furnished lobby lounge with a fireplace.

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Prudent Growth Partners Purchases 25,400 SF Retail Center in Ashland, Ohio

Matthew Auchincloss — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:42:04 +0000

ASHLAND, OHIO — Prudent Growth Partners has purchased Amberwood Plaza, a 25,400-square-foot neighborhood retail center located in the north-central Ohio city of Ashland, for $3.5 million. Constructed in 2006, Amberwood Plaza was 94 percent leased to 10 tenants, including Tacos and Tequila and Verizon Wireless, at the time of sale. More than 28 percent of the center’s leasable space has been occupied by the same tenants for over 15 years.

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Partnership Receives $66.9M Loan for Refinancing of Active Adult Community in Fairway, Kansas

Kristin Harlow — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:03:00 +0000

FAIRWAY, KAN. — A partnership between EPC Real Estate Group and Platform Ventures has received a $66.9 million loan for the refinancing for The Fieldston, an active adult community located in Fairway, approximately 10 miles southwest of Kansas City. Completed in 2025, the property is situated on 4.6 acres and totals 209 units. Amenities at the community include a swimming pool, sun deck, pub, golf simulator, spa, coworking spaces, outdoor kitchen, outdoor lounge, putting green, exercise studio, yoga studio, pet parlor and community garden. Mark Erland, Kevin Baron and Ellie Savage of JLL arranged the financing on behalf of the borrower. The direct lender was not disclosed.

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Laurel Real Estate Brokers Sale of 60-Room Hampton Inn Hotel in Sunbury, Ohio

Kristin Harlow — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:02:00 +0000

SUNBURY, OHIO — Laurel Real Estate Co. has brokered the sale of the 60-room Hampton Inn Columbus I-71 North hotel in Sunbury. Laurel represented the undisclosed seller. A private investor group acquired the hotel. The acquisition included several equity partners and an SBA 504 financing structure involving a conventional first-mortgage lender, LCNB National Bank, and a certified development company, Alloy Development Co. The SBA 504 loan program generally combines a first mortgage from a conventional lender with a second-lien loan facilitated by an SBA-certified development company, according to Laurel. The structure supports qualified small businesses making long-term investments in owner-occupied real estate and other major fixed assets. Katie Vivian of Largo Capital arranged the financing. Fusion Hotels, the buyer-affiliated hotel management platform led by Amul Patel, plans to assume management of the hotel. Fusion’s portfolio consists of 15 hotels across Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky.

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Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 31-Unit Multifamily Property in Grain Valley, Missouri

Kristin Harlow — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:01:00 +0000

GRAIN VALLEY, MO. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Creekside Village, a 31-unit multifamily property in Grain Valley near Kansas City. Jacob Carroll and Aaron Kuroiwa of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, Creekside SPE – Apartments LLC, and procured the buyer, a Kansas City-based investor. Built in 2007, the property features one- and two-bedroom units totaling 28,055 rentable square feet.

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SVN Chicago Commercial Negotiates $1.5M Sale of Retail Center in Chicago’s North Center

Kristin Harlow — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000

CHICAGO — SVN Chicago Commercial has negotiated the $1.5 million sale of a 6,000-square-foot retail property located at 3832 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago’s North Center neighborhood. Tim Rasmussen and Marcus Sullivan of SVN represented the seller. The two-story property sold for 8 percent above asking price.

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Greater Cleveland Market Overview: Growth, Investment and Recognition

Kristin Harlow — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0000

By Kevin Malinowski, Colliers | Cleveland-Akron Greater Cleveland continues to strengthen its position as one of the Midwest’s most competitive business and commercial real estate markets with Ohio’s recognition as CNBC’s No. 1 “State for Business in 2026,” a distinction driven by strong infrastructure, competitive operating costs, strategic market access and a growing supply of development-ready sites. Those advantages are translating into corporate investment, job creation, real estate activity and public-private partnerships across Northeast Ohio. High-profile investments are helping fuel the region’s momentum. According to reports, Cleveland Clinic is investing more than $1 billion in healthcare, research and innovation initiatives, including construction of its new Neurological Institute on its main campus. Nearby, Canon Healthcare USA acquired a building near Cleveland Clinic’s main campus for its U.S. headquarters and operations. Sherwin-Williams recently completed its new downtown headquarters and suburban research campus. The project is widely regarded as one of the largest corporate investments in the city’s history and reflects the company’s continued presence and investment in the region. Like many other downtown office markets, Cleveland’s office sector is evolving as companies optimize workspace needs. That said, Cleveland has emerged as a notable leader for converting office to residential with projects such as…

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Continental Development Ventures Opens 226-Unit Mixed-Use Project in Bexley, Ohio

Kristin Harlow — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:03:00 +0000

BEXLEY, OHIO — Continental Development Ventures has opened The Fitzgerald, a mixed-use development located at 220 E. Main St. in Bexley, a suburb of Columbus. The project is the transformation of the former Trinity Lutheran Seminary apartment site, acquired from Capital University, into 226 residences above 11,000 square feet of ground-floor retail and restaurant space, 12,500 square feet of office space and a structured parking garage with 300 spaces. Amenities at the property include a fitness center, clubhouse, two outdoor courtyards and a rooftop terrace. The project reflects a multi-year public-private collaboration, including city support for the public parking garage through tax-increment financing. Coastal Ridge Real Estate is the property manager. The Fitzgerald’s dining lineup is anchored by Hudson 29 Kitchen + Drink, a concept from Cameron Mitchell Restaurants that is slated to open in spring 2027.

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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $3.6M Sale of Missouri Medical Office Property

Kristin Harlow — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:02:00 +0000

OSAGE BEACH, MO. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $3.6 million sale of Parkside Village, a medical office building with 10 fully occupied suites in Osage Beach. The 28,400-square-foot property is situated within the Lake of the Ozarks region and across from the Lake Regional Health System campus. Built in 2008 and renovated in 2021, the building rises two stories. Most tenants have more than five years remaining on their leases. Alec Coronado of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a Missouri-based medical office investor. The buyer was undisclosed.

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Podmajersky to Build 12,000 SF Spec Industrial Facility in Chicago

Kristin Harlow — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:01:00 +0000

CHICAGO — Developer Podmajersky Inc., led by John Podmajersky III, is developing a small-bay industrial facility totaling 12,000 square feet in Chicago’s East Pilsen area. Avison Young has been retained to market the speculative development at 2100 S. Canalport Ave. for lease. The asset will feature a clear height of 24 feet, dock and drive-in loading, flexible power capacity and Enterprise Zone incentives. Completion is slated for 2027. The developer says the project is expected to appeal to light manufacturing users, food producers, contractors, logistics operators, technology startups and last-mile distribution users that increasingly favor infill locations over suburban alternatives.

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Interra Realty Brokers $2.1M Sale of Value-Add Apartment Building in Chicago

Kristin Harlow — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000

CHICAGO — Interra Realty has brokered the $2.1 million sale of a 13-unit apartment building located at 1433 W. Ardmore Ave. in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood. Joe Braun of Interra represented the private seller, while Tommy Richard of Interra represented the local buyer. The transaction marks the first time the asset has traded hands in nearly 50 years. Originally constructed in 1927, the building includes 10 one-bedroom units and three two-bedroom layouts. The buyer plans to undertake a full gut rehab of the property, which is currently less than half occupied, including reconfiguring the existing units and adding new ones.

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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $20.4M Sale of Chicago Multifamily Property

Kristin Harlow — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:03:00 +0000

CHICAGO — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $20.4 million sale of a 98-unit multifamily property located at 1515 N. Fremont St. in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. The building also features roughly 4,000 square feet of commercial space. Built in 2016, the property offers studio units and features a work-and-play lounge, barbecue and picnic areas, indoor bicycle storage and package locker service. Kyle Stengle of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, Jack Duncan of Thesis Investment Group, and procured the buyer, Bill Silverstein of Beal Properties.

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Anthropologie to Open at Bluhawk Mixed-Use Development in Suburban Kansas City

Kristin Harlow — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:02:00 +0000

OVERLAND PARK, KAN. — Anthropologie will join Bluhawk, a 277-acre mixed-use destination in Overland Park, in summer 2027. The store marks the retailer’s third Kansas City-area location to date. Home to AdventHealth Sports Park, Bluhawk brings together retail, dining, hospitality, entertainment and youth sports in a walkable setting. Previously announced tenants at the project include L.L.Bean, Barnes & Noble, J.Crew Factory and the newly opened Buckle.

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Stark Enterprises to Develop 164-Unit Build-to-Rent Community in Grimes, Iowa

Kristin Harlow — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:01:00 +0000

GRIMES, IOWA — Stark Enterprises, a Cleveland-based developer, is expanding its residential portfolio into Iowa with Blue Creek Village, a 164-unit build-to-rent community in Grimes. The land acquisition is complete, and the development is fully capitalized. Construction is expected to begin this year, with the first homes slated for delivery in 2027. The project marks the first development in Iowa for Stark Enterprises. Blue Creek Village will feature 164 ranch-style rental homes across 33.8 acres. Each residence is designed with open-concept layouts, private outdoor space and attached two-car garages. Units will average 1,189 square feet and come in one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities will include a fitness center, clubhouse, pool, pickleball court, multi-sport simulator, dog park and outdoor gathering spaces. Stark Living, Stark Enterprises’ residential platform, will develop the property, and the company’s in-house construction arm, Arbor Construction, will serve as general contractor.

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