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7G Distributing Opens 112,000 SF Corporate Headquarters in Davenport, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow August 17, 2018

DAVENPORT, IOWA — 7G Distributing has opened its new 112,000-square-foot corporate headquarters and distribution center in Davenport. The beer distributor serves eastern Iowa with brands such as Anheuser-Busch and Crown Imports. The facility features a solar array on the roof. Other building features include red accented walls, exposed ceilings and a large-scale company logo painted on two sides. HDA Architects was the project architect and Kraus-Anderson was the contractor. 7G Distributing owns the building.

August 17, 2018

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NorthMarq Arranges $4.5M Refinancing of Apartment Property in Iowa

by Kristin Harlow August 9, 2018

INDIANOLA, IOWA — NorthMarq Capital has arranged a $4.5 million loan for the refinancing of Linden West Apartments in Indianola, about 20 miles south of Des Moines. The 96-unit apartment property is located at 1203 W. 2nd Ave. Jason Kinnison of NorthMarq arranged the 10-year loan, which features a 30-year amortization schedule. A life insurance company provided the loan. The borrower was not disclosed.

August 9, 2018

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Development Activity in Cedar Rapids Abounds Across Property Sectors

by Kristin Harlow August 9, 2018

In a series of citywide events on June 13, the city of Cedar Rapids celebrated the recovery efforts from the historic flood of 2008 that crested that day 10 years ago. The events also remembered those that lost so much in the residential and business community. Many are still impacted by this natural disaster. As I have previously noted in past articles, the city’s recovery efforts have been nationally recognized, including: • All-America City Award in 2014 from the National Civic League, which recognizes communities where citizens work to identify and overcome citywide challenges and achieve uncommon results. • Phoenix Award in 2018 from the American Planning Association for outstanding achievement and innovation relating to environmental and community issues in the NewBo District redevelopment after the 2008 flood. • In July, Cedar Rapids ranked No. 13 on WalletHub’s list of the “Best-Run Cities in America.” The study compared the operating efficiency of 150 of the largest U.S. cities. But more than the above recognition, Cedar Rapids city government, businesses and citizens joined together to use temporary flood projection of earthen berms and sand filled defensive (Hesco) barriers to hold back a major flood event in September 2016, limiting damage to …

August 9, 2018

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Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 60-Room Hotel in Iowa

by Kristin Harlow August 1, 2018

MASON CITY, IOWA — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of the Quality Inn & Suites in Mason City in northern Iowa for an undisclosed price. The 60-room hotel is located at 410 5th St SW. Jake Erickson of Marcus & Millichap brokered the transaction with assistance from Barry A’Hearn. Neither the buyer nor the seller were disclosed.

August 1, 2018

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Dougherty Provides $5.7M HUD-Insured Loan for Refinancing of Seniors Housing Property in Iowa

by Kristin Harlow July 25, 2018

CLINTON, IOWA — Dougherty Mortgage LLC has provided a $5.7 million HUD-insured loan for the refinancing of Village Cooperative of Clinton. The 44-unit seniors housing property was constructed in 2013. All units are restricted to persons age 62 and older. The HUD 213/223(a)(7) loan is fully amortized over 40 years. The refinancing lowered the interest rate and resulted in reduced annual debt-service payments for the borrower, according to Dougherty.

July 25, 2018

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Besyata, Scharf Acquire Apartment Property in Waukee, Iowa for $58M

by Kristin Harlow July 12, 2018

WAUKEE, IOWA — Besyata Investment Group and The Scharf Group have acquired Autumn Ridge Apartments in Waukee for $58 million. The purchase will be completed in two phases, as the second half of the apartment property has yet to be constructed. Jeff Seidenfeld of Eastern Union arranged a $27.5 million, 85 percent loan-to-value bridge loan with Greystone for the first phase of the acquisition, which comprises 236 units. Upon completion, the Class A property will total 434 units. HFF brokered the sale of the property and represented the undisclosed seller. BH Management will handle property management and leasing. Both Besyata and Scharf groups are based in New York.

July 12, 2018

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Outlets of Des Moines Fills a Retail Void in the Metro Area

by Kristin Harlow June 28, 2018

Outlets of Des Moines brings some of the best brand names in retail to the Des Moines metropolitan area, one of the strongest economies in the country. Retailers include such favorites as American Eagle, Asics, Bath & Body Works, Brooks Brothers, Converse, Express Factory Outlet, francesca’s, Le Creuset, Levi’s, LOFT Outlet, Lucky Brand Jeans, Michael Kors, Nike Factory Store, Skechers, Tommy Hilfiger, Vera Bradley and Under Armour. Since Outlets of Des Moines opened in October 2017, hundreds of thousands of local and regional residents have visited the Des Moines region’s newest shopping destination. Located at an established area for entertainment and shopping, the site is easily accessible to the residential trade area of nearly 1 million. With no major outlet center located within 80 miles, the 300,000-square-foot property fills a void in this populous market. New England Development’s newest shopping destination, Outlets of Des Moines has an unparalleled location in this major metropolitan market. Some features include: • Six miles from downtown Des Moines, the capital of Iowa and the most populous city in the state • At the intersection of I-80 and US-65 in Altoona, an established destination for entertainment and shopping • Located at the same exit as …

June 28, 2018

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Old Navy to Open at Outlets of Des Moines This Fall

by Kristin Harlow June 22, 2018

ALTOONA, IOWA — Old Navy Outlet is set to open at the Outlets of Des Moines this fall. The men, women and kids clothing retailer will occupy 12,000 square feet. New England Development is the developer behind the 300,000-square-foot outlet center, which is located at 801 Bass Pro Drive near I-80. Current retailers at the property include LOFT Outlet, Nike Factory Store, Express Factory Outlet, Tommy Hilfiger and Under Armour.

June 22, 2018

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Des Moines Industrial Sector Can Compete With Other Tech-Centric Markets

by Kristin Harlow June 21, 2018

When hearing the names Apple, Microsoft, Google and Facebook, one’s mind might automatically shift to the Silicon Valley: the West Coast mecca of technology and computing. But you can find those same companies in the corn and soybean fields of Iowa. The state has become synonymous with state-of-the-art data centers for these familiar technology companies and others. When I recently attended a Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) conference in Austin, Texas, I was asked by many of my peers what is happening in Iowa. I casually referenced this impressive list of technology companies and I began to field questions from inquisitive industry professionals. Why Iowa, they ask? “Simple,” I say. “Affordable, renewable energy and lower cost, abundant water.” In August 2017, Apple announced its plans to purchase 2,000-plus acres in Waukee, a western suburb of Des Moines. The technology giant will construct the first phase of its 400,000-square-foot, cloud-based data center and the center’s power consumption will be 100 percent fed by renewable fuels, primarily wind energy provided by Mid-American Energy. The announcement of this landmark project drew so much attention that Apple CEO Tim Cook joined Governor Kim Reynolds for the announcement, stating his excitement for the …

June 21, 2018

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Arrimus Capital Sells 518-Bed Student Housing Property in Ames, Iowa for $44M

by Kristin Harlow June 15, 2018

AMES, IOWA — Arrimus Capital has sold the 518-bed Stadium View in Ames for $44 million. The Class A student housing property is located adjacent to Iowa State University. The property, which features 197 units with a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom floor plans, is currently 99 percent occupied and more than 80 percent pre-leased for the 2018-2019 academic year. Amenities include a fitness center, clubhouse, study lounge and fire pit. Arriumus used a Delaware Statutory Trust to sell the property to 1031 exchange buyers who otherwise might not have been able to purchase it on their own, according to the company. The buyer was not disclosed. Arrimus acquired the asset in December 2017.

June 15, 2018

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