Illinois

Avison Young Brokers $78M Condo Deconversion Sale in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow June 5, 2018

CHICAGO — Avison Young has brokered the sale of Kennelly Square in Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood for $78 million. The buyer, Strategic Properties of North America, plans to convert the 268-unit condominium building into rental apartment units. James Hanson, Richard Hanson and Paul Cohen of Avison Young represented the seller, Kennelly Square Condominium Association. Meridian Capital Group arranged the financing. More than 75 percent of the owners at Kennelly Square voted to approve the sale, a threshold required by the Illinois Condominium Property Act. This strategy reflects a growing trend in Chicago’s multifamily market as investors and developers identify opportunities to meet strong demand for rental units, according to Avison Young.

June 5, 2018

Illinois Loans Midwest Multifamily

Wells Fargo Provides $56.5M Acquisition Loan for Multifamily Property in Suburban Chicago

by Kristin Harlow June 1, 2018

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILL. — Wells Fargo has provided a $56.5 million loan for the acquisition of Willow Crossing in the northwest Chicago suburb of Elk Grove Village. The 579-unit multifamily property consists of 14 buildings. Amenities include two swimming pools, two playgrounds, a fitness center, clubhouse and business center. Matthew Schoenfeldt of HFF arranged the five-year loan on behalf of the borrower, The Marquette Companies. In addition to using the loan proceeds to acquire the property, the borrower plans to renovate the asset. Renovated units will feature new countertops, stainless steel appliances, walk-in closets and private balconies.

June 1, 2018

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Multifamily

Kiser Group Brokers $18.6M Sale of Apartment Property in Blue Island, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow June 1, 2018

BLUE ISLAND, ILL. — Kiser Group has brokered the $18.6 million sale of Blue Station Apartments in Blue Island, about 16 miles south of Chicago. The 345-unit apartment complex is located at 2130 W. 122nd St. The buyer, an undisclosed national portfolio owner, purchased the property from Kinzie Realty Corp. Kinzie assembled the apartments through multiple acquisitions. Community amenities include an on-site convenience store and daycare center. Lee Kiser and Matt Halper of Kiser brokered the transaction.

June 1, 2018

Development Illinois Midwest Office

Baker Nears Completion of 62,000 SF Office Redevelopment in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow June 1, 2018

CHICAGO — Baker Development Corp. has completed the exterior construction of 2017 N. Mendell, a 62,000-square-foot office redevelopment in Chicago. The property was formerly an industrial building and will be the first Class A office project completed in the North Branch Industrial Corridor since the adoption of zoning changes last year. Customizable spaces at 2017 N. Mendell, a speculative office development, range from 3,800 to 17,000 square feet. The property will feature a 3,000-square-foot rooftop deck and a dedicated food truck court. Windows will automatically adjust to sunlight to reduce glare and improve temperature control. Baker expects to deliver the first spaces during this quarter. A streamlined interior build-out process, featuring pre-selected options for paint, lighting, flooring and wall partitions, will enable businesses to quickly occupy their space.

June 1, 2018

Acquisitions Illinois Industrial Midwest

Exeter Property Group Acquires Two-Building Industrial Portfolio in Buffalo Grove, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow May 31, 2018

BUFFALO GROVE, ILL. — Exeter Property Group has acquired a two-building industrial portfolio in Buffalo Grove, a suburb of Chicago. The properties, spanning a combined 180,766 square feet, are located in Covington Corporate Center. One of the buildings, 951 Commerce Court, is a 95,810-square-foot property fully leased to Veritas Document Solutions. The other is an 84,956-square-foot building fully leased to five tenants, including Sears, Midwest Sealing Products and Perfect Power. Robin Stolberg, Kurt Sarbaugh and Sam Berry of HFF represented the undisclosed seller.

May 31, 2018

Illinois Midwest Retail Top Stories

Sears to Close 72 More Stores

by Kristin Harlow May 31, 2018

HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILL. — In its first-quarter results released today, Sears Holdings Corp. says that it has identified approximately 100 non-profitable stores, 72 of which will begin store-closing sales in the near future. The Hoffman Estates-based retailer had already announced plans to close 103 Kmart and Sears stores nationwide at the beginning of this year. Sears says the closings are part of ongoing efforts to streamline the company’s operations and focus on its best stores. After the 72 store closings, Sears will have 822 Kmart and Sears stores in operation. A full list of store closures can be found here. Sears reported a net loss of $424 million for the first quarter of 2018. This compares to $245 million reported for the first quarter of 2017, which included a gain of $492 million from the sale of the Craftsman brand. Sears generated total revenues of approximately $2.9 billion during the first quarter of 2018, compared with $4.2 billion this time last year, with store closures contributing to nearly two-thirds of the decline. “In a challenging quarter, we continued to focus on our strategic transformation, identifying additional opportunities to streamline operations and adjust inventory and operating expenses,” says Edward Lampert, chairman …

May 31, 2018

Acquisitions Hospitality Illinois Midwest

MCR Acquires Three Hotels in Champaign, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow May 30, 2018

CHAMPAIGN, ILL. — MCR has acquired three Hilton-branded hotels in Champaign near the University of Illinois campus. The purchase price was not disclosed. The properties include the 104-suite Home2 Suites by Hilton, the 99-room Hilton Garden Inn and the 98-suite Homewood Suites by Hilton. All properties feature fitness centers, pools, convenience stores, meeting space and free Wi-Fi. The sellers were not disclosed. MCR is the seventh-largest hotel owner-operator in the country and has invested in and developed 103 hotels with more than 12,000 rooms in 27 states. MCR’s hotels operate under 11 brands. The company maintains offices in New York City and Dallas.

May 30, 2018

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Office

Podolsky Circle Arranges $6.4M Sale of Office Property in Naperville, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow May 30, 2018

NAPERVILLE, ILL. — Podolsky Circle CORFAC International has arranged the sale of Naperville Financial Center for $6.4 million. The five-story, 57,969-square-foot office property is located at 400 E. Diehl Road. The multi-tenant building features covered parking, on-site storage, conference facilities and tenant balconies. The property is currently 97 percent leased to tenants that include Rhea+Kaiser, M/I Homes and Cargill. Alissa Adler, John Homsher and Paul Tesdal of Podolsky Circle represented the seller, SARA Investment Real Estate. Gateway Investment Partners purchased the asset.

May 30, 2018

Acquisitions Illinois Industrial Midwest Self-Storage

SVN Brokers $1.2M Sale of 300-Unit Self-Storage Portfolio in Kewanee, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow May 29, 2018

KEWANEE, ILL. — SVN | Chicago Commercial has brokered the $1.2 million sale of a five-property self-storage portfolio in Kewanee in northwestern Illinois. The portfolio spans 300 units and 47,000 square feet. The properties are located at 1313 W 6th St., 817 Lake St., 604 N. Tremont St., 1103 N. Main St. and 514 N. Spring St. (Atkinson, Ill.) The property mix includes four MidState Mini Storage buildings and one Pay & Store Self Storage building. David Coupe of SVN represented the undisclosed seller. A regional self-storage operator completing a 1031 exchange was the buyer.

May 29, 2018

Illinois Industrial Leasing Activity Midwest

Entre Commercial Negotiates 30,000 SF Industrial Lease in Mundelein, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow May 25, 2018

MUNDELEIN, ILL. — Entre Commercial Realty has negotiated a 30,000-square-foot industrial lease on behalf of Ancient Graffiti Inc. in Mundelein, a northern suburb of Chicago. The 60,000-square-foot distribution facility is located at 1700 S. Butterfield Road. Ancient Graffiti develops handcrafted garden and home décor. The company will be relocating from its current facility in Lake Zurich. Brian Bocci of Entre Commercial represented the tenant in the lease transaction. CBRE represented the undisclosed landlord.

May 25, 2018

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