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ColorCoat Signs 20,000 SF Industrial Lease in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow March 29, 2021

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA — ColorCoat Inc. has signed a nearly 20,000-square-foot industrial lease at 551 60th Ave. in Cedar Rapids. The company will occupy roughly one-half of the newly constructed building and will use the space for painting vinyl windows and doors. Adam Gibbs of GLD Commercial represented ColorCoat in the lease. The landlord was undisclosed. ColorCoat plans to invest $400,000 and create 40 new jobs in Cedar Rapids. The company currently maintains nine manufacturing operations across the country.

March 29, 2021

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Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. Arranges $14.7M Loan for Refinancing of Multifamily Property in Iowa

by Kristin Harlow March 24, 2021

WAVERLY, IOWA — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) has arranged a $14.7 million loan for the refinancing of Pinnacle Villages in Waverly, located in northeast Iowa. The newly constructed multifamily property features 110 townhouse-style units. Robert Bhat of MMCC arranged the 12-year loan, which features a fixed interest rate of 3.5 percent, a 30-year amortization schedule and four years of interest-only payments.

March 24, 2021

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CellSite Solutions Purchases 190,000 SF Industrial Flex Building in Cedar Rapids

by Kristin Harlow March 12, 2021

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA — CellSite Solutions has purchased a 190,000-square-foot industrial flex building in Cedar Rapids for its new headquarters. The property, situated on 22 acres at 4150 C. St., features a mix of office, light manufacturing, warehouse and distribution space. CellSite, a provider of telecommunications equipment and services for secondary markets, began operations in 2010 in West Des Moines. Angie Glick-Martin of GLD Commercial represented CellSite in the acquisition. The seller and sales price were undisclosed.

March 12, 2021

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KeyBank Provides $17M HUD-Insured Loan for Refinancing of Two Assisted Living Properties in Iowa

by Kristin Harlow March 11, 2021

DAVENPORT AND MARION, IOWA — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has provided a $17 million HUD-insured loan for the refinancing of two assisted living properties in Iowa. Bickford Senior Living was the borrower. The single-story communities, Bickford of Davenport and Bickford of Marion, were both built in 1998. The Davenport facility consists of 42 beds, 35 for assisted living and seven for memory care. The Marion property comprises 38 beds, 31 for assisted living and seven for memory care. John Randolph and Grant Saunders of KeyBank structured the 232/223(f) loan, which features a fixed rate and is fully amortized over 35 years.

March 11, 2021

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JLL Brokers Sale of 261-Unit Apartment Community in West Des Moines

by Kristin Harlow March 9, 2021

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA — JLL Capital Markets has brokered the sale of Signature Place in West Des Moines for an undisclosed price. The 261-unit garden-style apartment community, built in 1997, features 12 buildings. Approximately 16 percent of the units have been renovated. Amenities include a pool, clubhouse, fitness center, dog park and business center. David Gaines and Kyle Butler led the JLL team that represented the seller, Artisan Capital Group LLC. The buyer, a West Coast-based equity group, assumed existing Fannie Mae debt.

March 9, 2021

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Coach to Open at Outlets of Des Moines This Fall

by Kristin Harlow March 8, 2021

ALTOONA, IOWA — Coach will open an outlet store at the Outlets of Des Moines this fall. The retailer will offer both women’s and men’s apparel in addition to accessories, handbags and fragrances. Outlets of Des Moines is an open-air shopping destination located in Altoona. It is home to Polo Ralph Lauren, Nike Factory Store, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour Factory House, Eddie Bauer Outlet, American Eagle Outfitters and more. New England Development is the developer and owner for the 300,000-square-foot outlet mall, which opened in 2017.

March 8, 2021

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Alston, Ware Malcomb Complete Customer Service Center for Medline Industries in Dubuque, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow February 24, 2021

DUBUQUE, IOWA — Alston Construction and Ware Malcomb have completed a new customer service center for Medline Industries Inc. in Dubuque. The 130,000-square-foot call center features more than 1,000 workstations. The project also features an outside patio as well as a 5,200-square-foot multipurpose room with a basketball court and fitness center. Medline, a manufacturer and distributor of healthcare supplies, has added more than 100 new jobs at the Dubuque facility. Alston served as general contractor and Ware Malcomb provided architecture and interior design services for the project.

February 24, 2021

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TWG Underway on $10M Affordable Housing Project in Urbandale, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow February 24, 2021

URBANDALE, IOWA — Developer TWG is underway on construction of Lillis Lofts, a $10 million affordable housing project in Urbandale. TWG is developing the project with Dreamcatcher Inc., a Des Moines-based nonprofit that helps build housing for low-income individuals and those with disabilities. Located at 6313 Douglas Ave. near the Merle Hay Mall, the three-story Lillis Lofts is slated for completion this fall. It is the first affordable housing project in the area in more than two decades, according to TWG. The 43 units at Lillis Lofts will be designated for renters who earn between 30 and 60 percent of the area median income. Amenities will include a community room, fitness center and free internet connectivity. ID8 Architects designed the community. Polk County Housing Trust Fund contributed funds for the project.

February 24, 2021

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Investors Shift Focus from Higher Returns to Stability, Proven Cash Flow

by Kristin Harlow February 4, 2021

By Tyler Dingel and Blake Bogenrief, CBRE | Hubbell Commercial COVID-19, and the immediate uncertainty that came with it, slowed investment activity in nearly all markets. The transactions that have closed since March, and those that will follow in the coming months, are changing. Investors and lenders alike are more thorough in upfront analysis, more selective in tenants, and overall, trending more conservative. The vision is now long-term oriented, and the spotlight is shining brightly on essential goods and services as well as investments with proven track records. Slow and steady is winning the race. Investor concerns Over the last 12 months, a common concern for real estate investors has been what the future holds for capital gains taxes. Many sellers are contemplating and opting to “take the hit” now as opposed to down the road when capital gains tax could be replaced by the ordinary income tax rate. In addition, the Biden Administration seeks to increase individual tax rates while the U.S. continues to deliver financial aid to the masses. Nearly nine months following the CARES Act, Congress agreed on a second, $908 billion stimulus package. Many expect that taxes will do one of two things in the future …

February 4, 2021

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Boulder Group Negotiates $5.1M Sale of Property Net Leased to Walgreens in Ames, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow February 3, 2021

AMES, IOWA — The Boulder Group has negotiated the sale of a 14,820-square-foot property net leased to Walgreens in Ames for $5.1 million. The single-tenant building is located at 2719 Grand Ave. Walgreens has more than 13 years remaining on its lease. Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of Boulder represented the seller, a Midwest-based real estate firm. A West Coast-based real estate firm purchased the asset.

February 3, 2021

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