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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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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $8.1M Sale of Shopping Center in Waterloo, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow January 22, 2021

WATERLOO, IOWA — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Crossroads Commons in Waterloo for $8.1 million. The 85,987-square-foot retail property is located at 1403 Flammang Drive. It was fully leased at the time of sale to tenants such as Dick’s Sporting Goods, Party City and Five Below. Zach Turner, Erin Patton, Scott Wiles and Craig Fuller of Marcus & Millichap’s Patton-Wiles-Fuller Group marketed the property on behalf of the undisclosed seller. The team also secured the buyer, a limited liability company.

January 22, 2021

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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $5.5M Sale of Manufactured Housing Community in Iowa

by Kristin Harlow January 20, 2021

STORM LAKE, IOWA — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $5.5 million sale of Vista Estates in Storm Lake. The 127-space manufactured housing community in western Iowa sits on 14.3 acres at 811 Vestal St. Of the community’s homes, 112 are tenant-owned. Andrean Angelov and Ryan Engle of Marcus & Millichap marketed the property on behalf of the seller, a private investor. The duo, along with Brad Kreppel, secured and represented the buyer, an out-of-state private investor.

January 20, 2021

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Spruce Properties Acquires Multifamily Portfolio in Suburban Des Moines for $56.7M

by Kristin Harlow December 9, 2020

DES MOINES — Spruce Properties has acquired a six-property multifamily portfolio in suburban Des Moines for $56.7 million. The portfolio includes: Lake Shore, Lake Shore Park, Lake Shore Place and Peachtree Apartments in Ankeny; Saylorville Lakeside in Polk City; and Sunrise Meadows in Waukee. Lake Shore was built in phases between 2015 and 2017 while the other assets date back to the 1970s to early 2000s. David Gaines, Marcus Pitts, Justin Lossner and Michael Minard of JLL Capital Markets represented the seller, BBK Apartments. Trent Niederberger of JLL originated a 10-year acquisition loan through Fannie Mae on behalf of the buyer. The loan features a fixed interest rate of 2.77 percent.

December 9, 2020

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NorthMarq Provides $89M in FHA Financing for Five-Property Multifamily Portfolio in Iowa, Missouri

by Kristin Harlow December 3, 2020

DAVENPORT, IOWA AND KANSAS CITY, MO. — NorthMarq has provided $89 million in FHA financing for the recapitalization of five multifamily properties located in Davenport and Kansas City. All of the communities were encumbered with existing FHA debt and eligible for HUD’s 223(a)(7) refinance program. The refinance enabled the undisclosed borrower to capitalize on lower interest rates, extend amortization and improve property cash flow with the reduced cost of debt service, according to NorthMarq. Loan amounts ranged from $8.8 million to $21.7 million. Brett Hood of NorthMarq’s Chicago office originated the loans. Two of the properties, Bennington Ridge Apartments and Bennington Park Townhomes, are located in Kansas City. Bennington Ridge was constructed in 2000 and features 288 units while Bennington Park was built in 1988 and includes 164 units. The three remaining properties are located in Davenport. Jersey Meadows, built in 1985, features 288 units. Ashford, constructed in 2004, is home to 140 units. Built in 2004, Alexis at Perry Pointe features 192 units.

December 3, 2020

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Clarity Development to Redevelop Historic Badgerow Building in Sioux City, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow November 25, 2020

SIOUX CITY, IOWA — The Sioux City Council unanimously approved a development and minimum assessment agreement with Omaha-based Clarity Development for the redevelopment of the historic Badgerow Building in downtown Sioux City. Hunden Strategic Partners, a global real estate development advisory practice headquartered in Chicago, managed the developer solicitation and selection process on behalf of the city. Clarity plans to purchase the building from the city for $1 million and redevelop it under the name Badgerow Developer LLC. The $23 million project will transform the office building into a mixed-use property with a restaurant, cocktail lounge, Class A office space on the first two floors, 71 market-rate apartments on floors three through 11, and a health club on the top floor. Completion is slated for December 2022. The developer has committed to a minimum assessed building value of $10.9 million following the project’s completion. In return, the city will provide a grant equal to 100 percent of new incremental property taxes for 10 years and an amount equal to 75 percent of new incremental taxes for an additional five years. The city will also support the developer’s application for historic tax credits and lease nearly 200 parking spaces in the …

November 25, 2020

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Colliers Mortgage Provides Three HUD Loans Totaling $18.8M for Age-Restricted Properties in Iowa, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow November 25, 2020

CEDAR FALLS AND MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA, AND AUSTIN, MINN. — Colliers Mortgage has provided three HUD 223(a)(7) loans totaling $18.8 million for the refinancing of three age-restricted multifamily properties in Iowa and Minnesota. The properties, totaling 162 units, include Village Cooperative of Cedar Falls, Village Cooperative of Marshalltown and Village Cooperative of Austin. The market-rate communities are restricted to residents age 62 and older. The refinancing enabled the undisclosed borrowers to reduce the interest rates and mortgage insurance premiums on the loans, creating substantial annual savings, according to Colliers.

November 25, 2020

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Friedman Brokers Sale of 162,000 SF Office Property in Waterloo, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow November 23, 2020

WATERLOO, IOWA — Friedman Real Estate has brokered the sale of a 162,000-square-foot office property in Waterloo within central Iowa for $1.2 million. Built in 1980, the asset is located at 3451 Hammond Ave. Amenities include a fitness center, kitchen, café and outdoor spaces. Steven Silverman and Ryan Wilner of Friedman brokered the transaction. Star Waterloo LLC sold the property to Stratacache Inc.

November 23, 2020

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