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JLL Arranges Sale of 447-Bed Student Housing Community Serving Illinois State University

by Kristin Harlow

NORMAL, ILL. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the sale of The Flats at ISU, a 447-bed student housing community serving students at Illinois State University in Normal. Completed between 2011 and 2014, The Flats at ISU features 155 units in studio through four-bedroom layouts. Amenities include a fitness center, study spaces, tenant lounges and outdoor grilling areas. At 99 percent occupied for the 2024-2025 academic year, the property benefits from Illinois State University’s record enrollment of 21,546 students, including its largest freshman class in 37 years, according to JLL. Scott Clifton, Kevin Kazlow and Jack Goldberger of JLL represented the seller, a joint venture between Campus Advantage and Heitman. Jackson Dearborn Partners was the buyer.

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Breneman Capital Acquires 48-Unit Apartment Building in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Breneman Capital has acquired a 48-unit apartment building to be rebranded as The Aura in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. The purchase price was undisclosed. Base3 Development sold the property, which is located at 3821 N. Ashland Ave. Built in 2023 by Base3, the asset features a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans.

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Greenstone Partners Brokers $4.3M Sale of Chicago Multifamily Property

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Greenstone Partners has brokered the $4.3 million sale of a newly constructed multifamily property in Chicago’s River West neighborhood. Located at 693 N. Peoria St., the building features nine units in two- and three-bedroom layouts. The asset features private balconies, onsite parking, in-unit laundry and separated HVAC systems. Some units feature private rooftop access. Jordan Multack of Greenstone represented the seller and sourced a local 1031 exchange buyer.

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Why Invest in Midwest Multifamily in 2025?

by Kristin Harlow

By Lee Kiser, Kiser Group Multifamily real estate investment in the Midwest in 2025 presents a compelling opportunity, driven by strong fundamentals, favorable market dynamics and emerging trends. Here’s an overview of the key trends and outlook. Strong rent growth Midwestern cities are experiencing some of the fastest rent increases in the nation. Cleveland leads with a 5.1 percent year-over-year rent growth, while other metros like Chicago, Kansas City and Detroit rank among the top 10 for rent gains, outperforming the national average. This surge is attributed to steady demand and limited new supply, allowing landlords to continue raising rents.  Much of the rent growth is due to declining construction activity. Nationally, multifamily construction is expected to decline by 11 percent in 2025, with completions projected to fall to 317,000 units. The Midwest has a significantly smaller pipeline than the national statistics, with only 3.4 percent of inventory currently under construction versus 6 percent nationally. Workforce housing stock The Midwest is recognized for its affordability, with monthly multifamily rents averaging $1,405, which is lower than the national average of $1,823 and more than 10 percent less than the Sun Belt average. Midwest transaction velocity is shifting toward Class B and …

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Inspired by Somerset Development Breaks Ground on Phase II of Bell Works Chicagoland

by Kristin Harlow

HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILL. — Inspired by Somerset Development has broken ground on the West Side of Bell Works Chicagoland, marking the second phase of transformation of the former AT&T campus in Hoffman Estates into a “metroburb” with office, retail, dining and hospitality space. As the East Side of the project nears 95 percent occupancy, the West Side will bring more than 500,000 square feet of new space. The redeveloped West Side will include 430,000 square feet of traditional office space with approximately 35,000 square feet dedicated to fully furnished “Ready-to-Wear” suites for flexible short- and long-term leases, as well as 70,000 square feet of retail space. Completion is slated for the third quarter of 2026. Wight & Co. is the architect and npz studio+ is designing interiors. At the core of the West Side is its atrium, serving as a “Main Street” lined with storefronts, eateries and community gathering space. A skylight runs the length of the corridor, providing natural light. In tandem with the groundbreaking is the opening of Bell Market, a new culinary destination offering a selection of food-and-beverage options alongside a hub for weekly entertainment and private gatherings. The concept first debuted at Bell Works New Jersey.

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Essex Realty Group Brokers $5.8M Sale of Apartment Property in Grayslake, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

GRAYSLAKE, ILL. — Essex Realty Group LLC has brokered the $5.8 million sale of Glen Street Apartments in Grayslake, about 50 miles north of downtown Chicago. Built in 1984 and located on Glen Street, the asset consists of 40 units. Current ownership has recently made significant capital improvements, including a new parking lot and a full concrete catwalk replacement. Brian Karmowski of Essex represented the undisclosed buyer.

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SRM, Pearlmark Acquire Fully Leased Data Center in Arlington Heights, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL. — SRM Cos. and Pearlmark have acquired a data center and flex industrial facility located at 545 E. Algonquin Road in the Chicago suburb of Arlington Heights. The transaction marks SRM’s first acquisition in the Chicago market. The property is fully leased to two tenants and features robust power and infrastructure. According to a release, the buyers plan to maintain and enhance the facility’s long-term value through proactive asset management and continued investment. Wintrust Commercial Real Estate provided acquisition financing.

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Habitat Completes Phase II Lease-up of 43 Green Mixed-Income Community in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Habitat has fully leased the apartments in the second phase of 43 Green, a mixed-income community in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood. Located at 4309 S. Prairie Ave., immediately west of the Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) 43rd Street Green Line stop, 43 Green Phase II rises 10 stories and features 80 units, 44 of which are designated as affordable housing. Bordering the east side of the CTA station is Phase I of 43 Green, a 10-story, 99-unit building that includes 50 affordable housing units. Phase I opened in June 2023 and was fully leased by December of that year. Residences at Phase II are offered in studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans ranging from 465 to 1,092 square feet. Amenities include two outdoor terraces, a fitness center, laundry facilities, flex work-from-home spaces, surface parking for 13 vehicles and 56 bicycle parking spots. The 80,000-square-foot building also features retail space. Representing an investment of more than $100 million across the project’s three phases, 43 Green is the first equitable transit-oriented development (ETOD) on Chicago’s South Side, according to Habitat. Prior to the city adopting its ETOD Policy Plan, nearly 90 percent of TOD projects between 2016 and 2019 were concentrated on …

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Venture One Acquires 42,224 SF Industrial Building in Niles, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

NILES, ILL. — Venture One Real Estate, through its acquisition fund VK Industrial VII LP, has acquired a 42,224-square-foot industrial building in the Chicago suburb of Niles. Located at 7777 Merrimac Ave., the single-tenant property was fully leased at the time of sale. Constructed in 1964, the facility sits on 2.4 acres and features two docks and parking for more than 89 cars. Bill Lussow of Bespoke Commercial Real Estate represented the undisclosed seller. VK Industrial VII is co-sponsored by Venture One and Kovitz Investment Group.

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Concord Summit Capital Arranges $25.1M Bridge Loan for Chicago Apartment Building

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Concord Summit Capital LLC has arranged $25.1 million in bridge financing for the acquisition of The Archer, a 68-unit apartment building in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood. The funding enabled an existing limited partner to acquire full control of the asset from the general partner and initiate a renovation of the remaining units. Daniel Eidson and Ben Applebaum of Concord Summit sourced the financing on behalf of the borrower, YK Investments. The nonrecourse loan features a 100 percent loan-to-cost ratio. Located at 1211 N. LaSalle St., The Archer offers one- and two-bedroom layouts.

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