Illinois

Colliers to Acquire 75 Percent Stake in Harrison Street for $450M

by Taylor Williams May 14, 2018

TORONTO AND CHICAGO — In an effort to expand its global investment management platform, Colliers International Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CIGI) has agreed to acquire 75 percent of Harrison Street Real Estate Capital LLC for $450 million. Under the terms of the transaction, which is expected to close during the third quarter, the senior management team of Harrison Street will hold the remaining 25 percent of equity. An additional $100 million will be payable to Harrison Street in 2022 based on the achievement certain performance targets. Chicago-based Harrison Street currently manages about $14.6 billion worth of assets, primarily in the seniors housing, student housing, medical office and self-storage sectors. The company’s senior management team will continue to handle its day-to-day operations. No changes to the company name have been announced at this time. According to CEO Christopher Merrill, Harrison Street was seeking an outside investment partner to assist with its global positioning strategy. Harrison Street was drawn to the depth of Colliers’ relationships on a global scale, as well as the brokerage firm’s decentralized management style and track record in investment sales. For its part, Toronto-based Colliers was in the market for a new platform that would enable global investment growth. …

May 14, 2018

Development Illinois Midwest Multifamily

Belgravia Tops Off 18-Story Luxury Condominium Building in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow May 11, 2018

CHICAGO — Belgravia Group has completed the topping-off ceremony for Renelle on the River in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. The 18-story luxury condominium building is located at 403 N. Wabash Ave. The 50-unit property, designed by bKL Architects, features five different floor plans. Listing prices start at $1.3 million. Amenities include a game room, fitness center, outdoor dog run and a 4,500-square-foot terrace. Completion is slated for early 2019.

May 11, 2018

Illinois Industrial Leasing Activity Midwest

Toshiba Signs 58,760 SF Industrial Lease in Elk Grove Village, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow May 11, 2018

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILL. — Toshiba Machine Co. has signed a 58,760-square-foot industrial lease in Elk Grove Village. The building, located at 695 Touhy Ave., will serve as a supplemental facility, complementing Toshiba’s existing U.S. headquarters facility located at 755 Greenleaf Ave., also in Elk Grove Village. The new location will house research and development and distribution operations for Toshiba’s Plastic Injection and Machine Tools divisions. Chris Lydon of Avison Young represented the tenant in the lease transaction. Al Caruana and Britt Casey of Cushman & Wakefield represented the undisclosed landlord.

May 11, 2018

Illinois Industrial Leasing Activity Midwest

Apex Signs 107,600 SF Industrial Lease in Aurora, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow May 10, 2018

AURORA, ILL. — Apex Warehouse Systems LLC has signed a 107,600-square-foot industrial lease at 631 W. Park Ave. in Aurora. The warehouse will serve as additional storage space for the materials handling and storage equipment company. The 342,268-square-foot building features outdoor storage space, 10 exterior docks, 10 drive-in doors and seven cranes. The property includes easy access to I-88. Richard Daly of Darwin Realty represented the tenant in the lease transaction. Joe Karmin and Justin Lerner of Transwestern represented the owner, Transbulk Real Estate LP.

May 10, 2018

Illinois Industrial Leasing Activity Midwest

TEI Logistics Inks 78,700 SF Warehouse Lease in Mount Prospect, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow May 10, 2018

MOUNT PROSPECT, ILL. — TEI Logistics LLC has signed a 78,700-square-foot warehouse lease in Mount Prospect, about 22 miles northwest of Chicago. The 237,350-square-foot property, located at 1400 Algonquin Road, features 12 exterior docks, one drive-in door and 8,000 square feet of office space. The El Paso, Texas-based company will relocate from its 61,780-square-foot location in Wood Dale in June. Tom Rodeno and Matthew Stauber of Colliers International represented the landlord, Clarion Partners. Christopher Nelson of Lee & Associates represented TEI.

May 10, 2018

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Office

Real Capital Solutions Acquires Four-Building Office Center in Naperville, Illinois for $38.7M

by Kristin Harlow May 9, 2018

NAPERVILLE, ILL. — Real Capital Solutions has acquired Naperville Corporate Center for $38.7 million. The 420,540-square-foot office complex includes four buildings. Naperville Corporate Center is 83.6 percent leased to tenants such as KeHe, Trizetto Group, Berkley Insurance, Apex and Infogix Inc. Patrick Shields, Bryan Rosenberg, Jaime Fink and Jeff Bramson of HFF represented the seller, a joint venture between TriGate Capital LLC and Pearlmark.

May 9, 2018

Acquisitions Illinois Industrial Midwest

Phoenix Investors Buys Two Industrial Properties Totaling 1.1 MSF in Illinois, Tennessee

by Kristin Harlow May 9, 2018

MOUNT MORRIS, ILL. AND COVINGTON, TENN. — Milwaukee-based Phoenix Investors has purchased two industrial properties formerly occupied by printing company Quad Graphics, including one in Mount Morris, for a combined $13.5 million. The Mount Morris facility features 586,706 square feet and is located at 404 N. Wesley Ave., about 30 miles southwest of Rockford. The property features 24 loading docks, two drive-in doors and rail access to BNSF. Phoenix also acquired a 523,010-square-foot property in Covington, Tenn. Phoenix purchased the properties from Industrial Realty Group. Both properties have existing tenants in place.

May 9, 2018

Development Illinois Midwest Retail

Missner Completes Construction of 228,000 SF Toyota Dealership in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow May 9, 2018

CHICAGO — The Missner Group has completed construction of the new Chicago Northside Toyota dealership located at 6042 N. Western Ave. The 228,000-square-foot facility is five stories tall. A 30,000-square-foot showroom, surrounded by 28-foot glass panels, is capable of exhibiting 35 vehicles. A 42,000-square-foot service area contains 35 service bays. The facility features a children’s play area and a customer lounge. Axios Architects and Consultants LTD provided the architectural services and Jacob & Hefner Associates provided the engineering services.

May 9, 2018

Hospitality Illinois Loans Midwest

CBRE Arranges $32.9M Acquisition Financing for Hyatt Regency Hotel in Deerfield, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow May 8, 2018

DEERFIELD, ILL. — CBRE Capital Markets has arranged a $32.9 million loan for the acquisition of the Hyatt Regency Deerfield. The 301-room hotel is located at 1750 Lake Cook Road near I-94 and I-294. Bill Howe and Jonathan Rice of CBRE arranged the loan on behalf of the borrower, Phoenix Development Partners. A debt fund provided the loan.

May 8, 2018

Acquisitions Illinois Industrial Midwest

Brown Commercial Negotiates Sale of Two Industrial Buildings in Illinois

by Kristin Harlow May 8, 2018

ELGIN AND DOWNERS GROVE, ILL. — Brown Commercial Group has negotiated the sale of two industrial buildings totaling 63,128 square feet in Illinois. The sales prices were not disclosed. Nottingham Realty Group LLC purchased a 38,128-square-foot industrial building located at 1700-1730 Todd Farm Drive in Elgin. The building is fully leased and located within the Windsor Commerce Center. Brian Lindgren of Brown represented the buyer, who was completing a 1031 exchange. John D’Orazio of Colliers International represented the seller, Cristie Ann Enterprises LLC. Lindgren also represented Premium Investment Properties LLC in its purchase of a 25,000-square-foot building at 2211-2239 Curtiss St. in Downers Grove. The seller was Simborg Industrial Real Estate LLC.

May 8, 2018

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