Illinois

Aries/Conlon Capital Arranges $3.4M Bridge Loan for Shopping Center in Hoffman Estates, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow September 7, 2017

HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILL. — Aries/Conlon Capital has arranged a $3.4 million bridge loan for the refinancing of Golf Higgins Center in Hoffman Estates. Formerly anchored by Tiger Direct, the 28,308-square-foot retail strip mall is located at 675 W. Golf Road. Rushi Shah of Aries/Conlon Capital arranged the loan and is also a co-owner of the new Ace Hardware store, which will anchor the property. The store will officially open on Friday, Sept. 15. The non-recourse loan paid off the borrower’s existing loan and enabled the funding of the necessary tenant improvements to open the Ace Hardware store. The loan will be refinanced to permanent debt in the future. Jagmohan Jayara is the property owner and borrower.

September 7, 2017

Illinois Market Reports Midwest Midwest Market Reports Multifamily

The Middle Ground: The Next Great Opportunity for Chicago Multifamily

by Kristin Harlow September 7, 2017

Like other metros, Chicago is in the midst of an apartment boom where the hum of multifamily construction has become commonplace. In fact, approximately 8,000 new rental units are slated to deliver by the end of next year, according to Appraisal Research Counselors. Nearly 4,000 units are expected to deliver in 2019. The majority of this multifamily construction is concentrated on Class A rental high-rises. SixForty (640 N. Wells St.) by JDL Development and 8 E. Huron by CA Ventures — both of which The Habitat Co. will be managing — aim to meet the demand of those looking to be closer to the influx of new businesses moving downtown, as well as an urban lifestyle with robust dining and entertainment options. Like its metro counterparts, Chicago has become a city of renters. According to Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, the U.S. homeownership rate hovered at just 64 percent at the start of 2017, following 12 years of decline, while the number of renters continued its upswing. In the past five years, an average of 1 million new renter households were formed every year, per the National Multifamily Housing Council. Indeed, these have been good years for those …

September 7, 2017

Illinois Industrial Midwest

Ryan Cos. to Develop 50-Acre Industrial Park in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow September 6, 2017

CHICAGO — In partnership with Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives (CNI), Ryan Cos. Inc. has unveiled plans to develop Pullman Crossings, a 50-acre industrial park in Chicago’s Pullman neighborhood. The development will support as many as 1,000 jobs and generate more than $100 million of investment, according to Ryan. The new business park, located at the intersection of I-94 and 103rd Street, will accommodate multiple industrial facilities totaling up to 1.2 million square feet. Ryan is constructing a 140,000-square-foot Whole Foods Market distribution center, slated for completion in January 2018, at the south end of the park. Pullman Crossings is part of Pullman Park, a 180-acre, mixed-use development being master developed by CNI. Walmart, Ross Dress for Less, Planet Fitness and Advocate Health Care anchor the property. Todd Heine and Brendan Kelly of Avison Young are marketing Pullman Crossings for lease. U.S. Bank owns the land site.

September 6, 2017

Illinois Midwest Retail

Realty Metrix Negotiates Four New Leases at Shopping Center in Carpentersville, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow September 6, 2017

CARPENTERSVILLE, ILL. — Realty Metrix Commercial has negotiated four new leases at Spring Hill Market Place in Carpentersville, about 40 miles northwest of Chicago. MAACO Collision Repair, Pizza Hut, Tyke Play Kids Gym and Gyradikos have all signed leases at the 95,259-square-foot strip center. Built in 1990, the center is undergoing renovations to coincide with new tenant leases. Linda Kost and Dave Schmidt of Realty Metrix arranged the lease transactions.

September 6, 2017

Illinois Midwest Multifamily

Luxury Living Chicago Realty to Oversee Leasing of 102-Unit Luxury Apartment Tower in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow September 5, 2017

CHICAGO — Luxury Living Chicago Realty will oversee leasing of 8 East Huron, a 102-unit luxury apartment tower in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. CA Residential LLC, the multifamily investment and development division of Chicago-based CA Ventures, developed the 26-story property. The Habitat Co. will manage the property. Wrapped entirely in glass, the building features one- and two-bedroom units as well as luxury three-bedroom suites on the 22nd and 23rd floors. Floor plans range in size from 540 to 2,680 square feet with rents ranging from $2,195 to $15,995. A 24th floor amenity space consists of an infinity pool, sun deck, fitness center and on-site pet spa. Since the building is still under construction, Luxury Living is offering a virtual realty experience that allows interested renters to see select apartments and amenities from every angle.

September 5, 2017

Illinois Industrial Midwest

Frozen Assets Cold Storage Signs 132,000 SF Industrial Lease in Northlake, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow September 5, 2017

NORTHLAKE, ILL. — Frozen Assets Cold Storage has signed a 132,000-square-foot industrial lease at Bridge Point Northlake, located about 20 miles west of Chicago. Located at 555 Northwest Ave., the 256,752-square-foot cold storage facility features clear heights of 32 to 40 feet, 104 dock positions and 91 trailer stalls. Headquartered in Chicago, Frozen Assets Cold Storage provides cold storage, freezing, blast freezing, exporting, labeling and cross-docking services. Jason Lev and John Suerth of CBRE represented the landlord, Bridge Development, in the lease transaction. Steve Livaditis, also of CBRE, represented the tenant.

September 5, 2017

Illinois Midwest Retail

The Boulder Group Arranges $2M Sale of Retail Property in New Lenox, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow September 5, 2017

NEW LENOX, ILL. — The Boulder Group has arranged the sale of a retail property net leased to three tenants in New Lenox, about 40 miles southwest of Chicago. AT&T Wireless, Papa John’s and Volver Cantina & Grill occupy the 5,362-square-foot property, located at 701-709 E. Lincoln Highway. Constructed in 2015, the building is an outparcel to the New Lenox Town Center. Randy Blankstein and John Feeney of The Boulder Group represented the seller, a West Coast-based real estate investment group. A West Coast-based real estate investor purchased the property.

September 5, 2017

Illinois Industrial Midwest

Clayco Completes 1MSF Distribution Facility for Georgia-Pacific in University Park, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow September 1, 2017

UNIVERSITY PARK, ILL. — Clayco Inc. has completed construction of a Georgia-Pacific distribution facility at Gateway 57 Industrial Park in University Park, about 38 miles south of Chicago. The 1 million-square-foot facility is a joint venture between CRG and Venture One along with design-build firm Clayco and its subsidiary Forum Studio. The investment will allow Georgia-Pacific to expand capabilities in University Park, where the company previously operated out of a 700,000-square-foot facility. The distribution center will be used to supply paper goods for commercial and recreational use for some of Georgia-Pacific’s largest clients, including Walmart and Costco. The building features 36-foot clear heights, 100 dock doors and two drive-in doors.

September 1, 2017

Illinois Industrial Midwest

Euroview Enterprises Enters Into 47,861 SF Industrial Lease in Elmhurst, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow September 1, 2017

ELMHURST, ILL. — Euroview Enterprises LLC has entered into a 47,861-square-foot industrial lease in Elmhurst, about 18 miles west of Chicago. The manufacturer and distributor of glass shower doors will occupy the space at 342 Carol Lane. The company is moving from a nearby location at 420 W. Wrightwood Ave. Adam Haefner and Zeke Rowan of Darwin Realty represented the landlord, an institutional investor. Justin Lerner of Transwestern represented the tenant.

September 1, 2017

Illinois Midwest Retail

Broad Reach Acquires 70,000 SF Shopping Center in Wood River, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow August 31, 2017

WOOD RIVER, ILL. — Broad Reach Retail Partners has acquired the Wood River Centre in Wood River, located 15 miles north of St. Louis. The purchase price was not disclosed. A Walmart Supercenter anchors the 70,000-square-foot shopping center. The center is 60 percent occupied by tenants including Dollar Tree, H&R Block, Sally Beauty, Taco Bell and Wendy’s.

August 31, 2017

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