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Greater Des Moines Retail Market Is on Track for Fast Recovery

by Kristin Harlow July 22, 2021

By Christopher Stafford, Cushman & Wakefield The Greater Des Moines retail market continues to emerge from the pandemic and is quickly regaining its footing from the closures and challenges experienced by many retailers, restaurants and businesses alike. Despite a few setbacks, occupancy rates and rents have generally held steady. Consumer spending is surging and according to a WalletHub study, Iowa’s COVID-19 recovery is the quickest in the nation, earning a total score of 75.25 out of a possible 100. The study compared all 50 states across three categories: COVID health; leisure and travel; and economy and labor market. Trends, observations A local real estate mogul recently made the analogy that the Des Moines retail market is currently much like a chessboard — lots of moving pieces and strategic repositioning by the current players. Greater Des Moines, like other Midwest cities, is experiencing a handful of post-pandemic retail trends that include: • Integrated retail approach (omnichannel): Bricks & mortar + online presence and ordering + apps + delivery/pickup. The presence of drive-thru and pickup services will shape the future of retail and are in high demand by restaurants and retailers. • Space transformation: Spaces once occupied by traditional retailers are now …

July 22, 2021

Iowa Loans Midwest Multifamily

Colliers Provides $12M Loan for Refinancing of Apartment Complex in Mason City, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow July 20, 2021

MASON CITY, IOWA — Colliers Mortgage has provided a $12 million Fannie Mae loan for the refinancing of The River in the northern Iowa town of Mason City. Constructed in 2020, the 133-unit property includes both apartment units and townhome units. Amenities include a fitness center, indoor bike storage, underground parking, a lounge, community room and dog wash. The 10-year loan features a 30-year amortization schedule. The River Mason City LLC was the borrower.

July 20, 2021

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NorthMarq Originates $9M Acquisition Loan for Multifamily Property in Dubuque, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow July 20, 2021

DUBUQUE, IOWA — NorthMarq has originated a $9 million Freddie Mac loan for the acquisition of Radford Place Apartments in Dubuque, a city in eastern Iowa along the Mississippi River. The 108-unit, three-story property was built in 2010. Dan Trebil and Bill Mork of NorthMarq’s Minneapolis office structured the 10-year loan, which features two years of interest-only payments followed by a 30-year amortization schedule. The borrower was undisclosed.

July 20, 2021

Acquisitions Industrial Iowa Midwest

Phoenix Investors Acquires 364,000 SF Manufacturing Facility in Iowa City

by Kristin Harlow July 14, 2021

IOWA CITY, IOWA — Phoenix Investors has acquired a 364,000-square-foot manufacturing and distribution center in Iowa City for an undisclosed price. The property is located at 2500 Highway 6 East. Phoenix acquired the asset from International Automotive Components, which used the facility for manufacturing of various automotive parts. The property features 19 loading docks, three drive-in doors and clear heights ranging from 25 to 37 feet. Phoenix now owns more than 2 million square feet of industrial assets in the state of Iowa.

July 14, 2021

Acquisitions Industrial Iowa Midwest

JLL Arranges $54M Sale of Industrial Portfolio in Eastern Iowa

by Kristin Harlow June 23, 2021

IOWA CITY AND CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA — JLL has arranged the sale of a 1.4 million-square-foot industrial portfolio in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids for $54 million. The Class B portfolio, currently 80 percent occupied, consists of five buildings that were constructed in the early 2000s. Three properties are in Iowa City at 2561, 2570 and 2610 Independence Road. The others are in Cedar Rapids at 5404 and 5507 Ely Road. Marcus Pitts, Justin Lossner, Michael Minard and Austin Hedstrom of JLL represented the seller, 2570 Independence LLC. JLL will continue to serve as leasing agent on behalf of the undisclosed buyer. The sale represents the largest industrial portfolio sale ever recorded in Iowa, according to JLL.

June 23, 2021

Acquisitions Iowa Midwest Retail

Metro Crossing Shopping Center Sells in Council Bluffs, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow June 22, 2021

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA — Metro Crossing Shopping Center in Council Bluffs has sold for an undisclosed price. The property spans 309,811 square feet. It was 96 percent occupied at the time of sale by 57 tenants, including Dick’s Sporting Goods, PetSmart, Kohl’s, Hobby Lobby, Old Navy and TJ Maxx. Ember Grummons of Investors Realty represented the buyer, Bridge 33 Capital. CBRE represented the seller, a partnership between Walton Street Capital and Pine Tree Commercial.

June 22, 2021

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Annex Group to Develop 180-Unit Affordable Housing Community in Cedar Rapids

by Kristin Harlow June 17, 2021

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA — The Annex Group has unveiled plans to develop Union at Wiley, a 180-unit affordable housing community in Cedar Rapids. Located at 4227 21st Ave. SW in Linn County, the $31.8 million project will include one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans for residents who earn up to 60 percent of the area median income. Amenities will include a clubhouse, gaming area, playground and fitness center. Completion is slated for May 2022. The project team includes Sebree Architects, Crockett Engineering, Ament Design, Summit LIHTC Consulting, Hayes Gibson Property Services and GLD Commercial. Annex will serve as general contractor. CREA will serve as the equity partner, providing nearly $13 million in low-income housing tax credit equity. Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust is providing a $27 million construction loan and an $18.3 million permanent loan.

June 17, 2021

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BDC Group Moves into New 25,000 SF Headquarters in Hiawatha, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow June 15, 2021

HIAWATHA, IOWA — BDC Group Inc. has moved into its newly constructed headquarters at 1525 Ketelsen Drive in Hiawatha, a northern suburb of Cedar Rapids. The 25,000-square-foot facility features a mix of office, warehouse and flex space. The property will enable BDC to consolidate its Iowa operations teams from multiple facilities in Cedar Rapids. Erica Seelman of GLD Commercial represented BDC throughout the site selection process and lease negotiations. BDC, otherwise known as Building Diverse Communications, is a solutions-based provider that specializes in outside plant construction, telecommunications site development, network infrastructure and maintenance.

June 15, 2021

Acquisitions Iowa Midwest Restaurant Retail

Boulder Group Brokers $1.2M Sale of Restaurant Property in Des Moines

by Kristin Harlow June 7, 2021

DES MOINES, IOWA — The Boulder Group, a net-lease investment brokerage firm, has brokered the sale of a restaurant property occupied by Fazoli’s in Des Moines for $1.2 million. The 3,350-square-foot building is located at 3600 Merle Hay Road. Randy Blankstein and John Feeney of Boulder represented the seller, an undisclosed investment firm based in Texas, in the transaction. A Midwest-based investor was the buyer. Fazoli’s, an American fast-casual restaurant chain, has more than 10 years remaining on its lease.

June 7, 2021

Development Industrial Iowa Midwest

VanTrust to Build 75-Acre Industrial Development in Altoona, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow May 18, 2021

ALTOONA, IOWA — VanTrust Real Estate is developing Altus Commerce Center on 75 acres in Altoona. The project represents VanTrust’s first in Iowa. Construction on the first building is expected to commence within the next few weeks with completion slated for the second quarter of 2022. Building A will span 265,200 square feet with 148 parking spaces, unit heaters and LED interior lighting. Marcus Pitts, Austin Hedstrom and Tanner Hedstrom of JLL will lead leasing efforts.

May 18, 2021

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