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Bernard Financial Group Arranges $7M Loan for Refinancing of Michigan Multifamily Property

Kristin Harlow — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:06:02 +0000

TAYLOR, MICH. — Bernard Financial Group has arranged a $7 million permanent loan for the refinancing of a 236-unit multifamily property in Taylor, about 16 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. Joshua Bernard arranged the loan through a life insurance company on behalf of the borrower, Taylor Park Apartments LP.

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Michigan Strategic Fund Approves $270.7M Plan for Redevelopment of Former Lakeside Mall

Kristin Harlow — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:33:13 +0000

STERLING HEIGHTS, MICH. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Strategic Fund Board have approved a $270.7 million Transformational Brownfield Plan (TBP) to support the redevelopment of the former Lakeside Mall site in Sterling Heights. The proposed plan includes roughly 1,545 residential units across nine multifamily buildings ranging in size from four to five stories, including a building targeted at residents over 55 years of age. Additionally, the project will add 154,007 square feet of new retail space, a central community park and green space and a mix of parking lots and street parking for residents and visitors. When complete, the project is estimated to result in $621 million in total capital investment. Aside from participating in tax revenue capture to support the redevelopment plan, the City of Sterling Heights intends to proceed with a bond issuance of approximately $27.6 million to assist in the cost of the infrastructure. The total TBP incentive package will be reimbursed over 30 years. The developer, Lakeside OOTB Ventures LLC, is a subsidiary of Lionheart Capital. Lakeside Mall closed in July 2024.

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BWE Arranges $37M Bridge Loan for Apartment Building in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kristin Harlow — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:32:39 +0000

KALAMAZOO, MICH. — BWE has arranged a $37 million bridge loan for The Exchange, a 15-story apartment building in Kalamazoo. BWE’s Chris Carroll, Cathy Bronkema and Max Miller originated the financing from a debt fund on behalf of the borrower, a local commercial and residential property developer. Delivered in December 2020, The Exchange features ground-floor retail space, structured parking and luxury apartment units. Amenities include a roof deck, outdoor patio, fitness center, clubroom, package handling room and bike storage.

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Ilitch Cos. Agrees to Acquire Two Casinos in Mississippi and New Jersey, Forms Ilitch Gaming

Matthew Auchincloss — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000

DETROIT — Ilitch Cos., which owns and operates the Detroit Red Wings, the Detroit Tigers, pizza chain Little Caesar’s and Olympia Entertainment, has agreed to acquire Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort in D’Iberville, Miss., as well as the remaining 50 percent ownership interest in Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J. In conjunction, Ilitch Cos. CEO Chris Ilitch has also announced the formation of Ilitch Gaming, a new enterprise that will oversee the company’s gaming businesses, including the two new casinos. Detroit-based Ilitch Cos. also owns MotorCity Casino Hotel, located in Detroit, which will also now come under Ilitch Gaming’s operating umbrella. Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort is a 300-key hotel with a gaming floor containing more than 800 slots and video poker machines and 30 table games. The property also features multiple amenities and a 36-hole miniature golf course. The purchase of Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort marks the third market Ilitch Cos. has expanded into. Ocean Casino Resort features 1,860 rooms with a 135,000-square-foot casino floor, a 4,500-seat concert venue and 160,000 square feet of meeting and convention space. The beachfront property spans than 20 acres and offers proximity to the Atlantic City Boardwalk. In addition, Ocean Casino Resort offers a…

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CooperWynn Capital Arranges Financing for Acquisition, Rebrand of 203-Key Detroit Hotel

Kristin Harlow — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:18:50 +0000

DETROIT — CooperWynn Capital has arranged an undisclosed amount of financing, including bridge debt and joint venture equity, for the acquisition and conversion of the 203-key DoubleTree Suites Detroit Downtown Fort Shelby hotel. The borrower is 6PM Hospitality Partners LLC. The property, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, will be rebranded as an Embassy Suites by Hilton and will undergo extensive renovations to guestrooms, public spaces, food-and-beverage outlets and meeting spaces. The hotel is expected to reopen later this year as a 204-key, all-suite hotel that will be managed by 6PM Hospitality Partners. The asset was originally constructed in 1917 and designed by renowned Detroit architect Albert Kahn. The hotel underwent a restoration in 2008 in connection with its repositioning under the DoubleTree by Hilton brand, followed by a refresh in 2023.

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Berkadia Arranges $35.2M Refinancing for Multifamily Property in Suburban Detroit

Kristin Harlow — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:59:22 +0000

LAKE ORION, MICH. — Berkadia has arranged a $35.2 million loan to refinance Indian Lake Village Apartments, a 394-unit multifamily property in Lake Orion, a village located in the northern outskirts of Detroit. Wesley Moczul, Mitch Sinberg, Scott Wadler, Matt Robbins and Brad Williamson of Berkadia arranged the financing on behalf of the sponsor, Farmington Hills, Mich.-based Fenton Management Co. Freddie Mac purchased the 10-year, fixed-rate loan. The garden-style property is situated on 58 acres and was built between 1995 and 1997. There are 27 residential buildings with a mix of apartments and townhomes averaging 1,012 square feet. Amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, business center, pool, tennis and volleyball courts, a sauna, game room, billiards room, library and conference room, pet play area and covered parking.

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Cinnaire Closes $307M LIHTC Equity Fund for 2,259 Affordable Housing Units Across 10 States

Kristin Harlow — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:51:11 +0000

LANSING, MICH. — Lansing-based Cinnaire has closed a $307 million Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity fund, Fund for Housing LP 45, which will finance the creation and preservation of 2,259 affordable housing units across 27 properties in 10 states. Fund 45 will support multifamily development in Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin. Specific projects include 3rd Avenue Flats in Dilworth, Minn., and The Argus Apartments in Verona, Wis. A new-construction development, 3rd Avenue Flats will bring 44 affordable housing units, five of which will be reserved for people with disabilities and four of which will be designated for households experiencing high-priority homelessness. The developer, Commonwealth Holdings IV, will partner with Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership to provide access to the state’s community coordinated entry system CARES, which provides access to all homeless housing programs as well as emergency resources to prevent households from falling into homelessness. The Argus Apartments is also a new development that will provide 60 affordable housing units, including nine reserved for individuals with developmental, physical or mental disabilities. Social services provider Lutheran Social Services will provide onsite services to the nine Permanent Supportive Housing units. The project developers are…

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Detroit’s Corktown Neighborhood to Receive 188 New Mixed-Income Units Representing $84M Investment

Kristin Harlow — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:24:33 +0000

DETROIT — Detroit’s historic Corktown neighborhood is set to receive three new mixed-income housing developments: Bagley Townhomes & Flats, West of 10th Apartments and Trumbull Apartments. Together, the three projects will bring 188 new residential units, including more than 150 affordable homes supported through the city by a portion of Detroit’s $35 million federal Choice Neighborhoods Implementation (CNI) grant. Fifth Third Bank (formerly Comerica Bank) and Citizens Bank are also providing funding for the developments, which are part of the ongoing redevelopment of the former Clement Kern Gardens site. American Community Developers Inc. is leading development of all three projects, which collectively represent nearly $84 million in total investment. Located just west of downtown Detroit, Corktown has long served as a gateway community for generations of immigrants and working-class families. Originally settled by Irish immigrants in the mid-1800s, the neighborhood became known for its close-knit residential blocks and historic row houses. In recent years, Corktown has experienced significant redevelopment activity, driven by public and private investment surrounding Michigan Central, Roosevelt Park and the broader southwest Detroit corridor. The City of Detroit was awarded a $35 million CNI grant in May 2021 by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.…

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Patty & Press to Open Smash Burger Restaurant in Bloomfield Township, Michigan

Kristin Harlow — Fri, 22 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, MICH. — Patty & Press, a smash burger concept by G&B Hospitality, has signed a lease to open a new location at 42983 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township. Norman Abro and Devon Campbell of Keystone Commercial Real Estate represented the tenant, which is taking over the former Zoup! space. The restaurant currently operates in Shelby Township and uses grass-fed beef and beef tallow frying.

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SF Capital Group Arranges $32M Acquisition Loan for Michigan Multifamily Property

Kristin Harlow — Thu, 14 May 2026 13:09:46 +0000

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MICH. — SF Capital Group has arranged a $32 million loan for the acquisition of a 368-unit multifamily property in Shelby Township. Ryan Denomme of SF Capital arranged the nonrecourse bridge loan, which features three years of interest-only payments and future funding commitments. The undisclosed borrower plans to execute a property improvement and unit renovation plan.

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Madison Capital Group Arranges $21.2M in Financing for Detroit Single-Family Rental Portfolio

Kristin Harlow — Wed, 13 May 2026 13:29:02 +0000

DETROIT — Madison Capital Group has arranged $21.2 million in permanent senior debt financing for a 266-home single-family rental portfolio throughout metro Detroit. Detroit Renaissance Funds owns and operates the portfolio. Madison Capital is also an equity investor in the portfolio, which consists of a mix of renovated single-family homes and duplex/multiplex residences primarily with three- and four-bedroom units. A significant portion of the units are supported by Section 8 programs. At present, the portfolio is more than 96 percent occupied.

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MMCC Arranges $3.3M Acquisition Loan for Michigan Multifamily Property

Kristin Harlow — Tue, 12 May 2026 13:54:44 +0000

MOUNT CLEMENS, MICH. — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) has arranged a $3.3 million loan for the acquisition of Hubbard Oaks, a 60-unit multifamily property in Mount Clemens, about 25 miles north of Detroit. Luke Lamoreaux of MMCC secured the five-year, fixed-rate loan through a local bank on behalf of the private client. The property features a mix of one- and two-bedroom units.

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Boulder Group Arranges $3.8M Sale of Walgreens-Occupied Retail Property in Metro Detroit

Kristin Harlow — Thu, 07 May 2026 13:45:35 +0000

ROCHESTER HILLS, MICH. — The Boulder Group has arranged the $3.8 million sale of a single-tenant retail property net leased to Walgreens in Rochester Hills. Located at 2985 Crooks Road, the 14,820-square-foot building was constructed in 2005. Randy Blankstein, Jimmy Goodman and John Feeney of Boulder Group represented the seller, an East Coast-based investor. The buyer was a West Coast-based investor. The Walgreens lease expires on July 31, 2035. The tenant has operated at the location since 2005.

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GREA Negotiates Sale of 128-Unit Big Bend Apartments in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kristin Harlow — Tue, 05 May 2026 13:15:36 +0000

KALAMAZOO, MICH. — GREA has brokered the sale of Big Bend Apartments, a 128-unit low-income housing tax credit community in Kalamazoo. Constructed in 2004, the property features a mix of two- and three-bedroom units. GREA facilitated the disposition of the asset on behalf of the original developer.

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HOK Acquires Detroit-Based Architecture Firm Rossetti

Kristin Harlow — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:32:40 +0000

DETROIT — HOK has acquired Rossetti, a Detroit-based architecture firm known for its sports venue design and renovation work. HOK says the merger strengthens its position as one of the world’s leading sports, recreation and entertainment design practices. The combined firm will operate as HOK + Rossetti. Led by Matt Rossetti, the Rossetti team will continue to operate from Detroit, a market where HOK has sought a physical presence and where Rossetti has operated for 57 years. Rossetti’s portfolio includes the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix, the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center and Detroit’s Ford Field, with a significant reimagination of USTA’s Arthur Ashe Stadium and Cosm Detroit currently underway. The combined HOK + Rossetti sports, recreation and entertainment practice will be led by directors Nate Appleman, Shannon Bartch, Amy Chase, John Rhodes, Matt Rossetti and Rashed Singaby. HOK, a global design, architecture, engineering and planning firm with 27 offices, designed Little Caesars Arena and the forthcoming home of Detroit City Football Club.

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Barton Malow to Build 15,000-Seat Stadium for Detroit City Football Club

Kristin Harlow — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:00:23 +0000

DETROIT — Barton Malow has been selected as the construction manager for Detroit City Football Club’s new home stadium, AlumniFi Field. The privately funded, 15,00-seat venue will be built between Detroit’s Corktown and Mexicantown neighborhoods. Founded in 2012, Detroit City FC’s current home is Keyworth Stadium, a 7,000-seat venue. AlumniFi Field will be designed to evoke the atmosphere of European football stadiums, featuring a natural grass pitch and three permanent grandstands with canopies. The soccer stadium is also envisioned to host other sporting events, concerts and community programming. AlumniFi Field will rise on the site of the former Southwest Detroit Hospital, a Black-owned hospital that opened in 1973 and closed in 2006. It remained vacant until its demolition earlier this year. Barton Malow will work with Detroit City FC to incorporate a permanent installation in the new stadium that honors the former hospital’s legacy and contributions to the Detroit community. Site work for the project has commenced. Foundation work, structural steel installation and interior build-out will follow.

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Related Digital Secures Financing for $16B Oracle Data Center Project in Michigan

Hayden Spiess — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:06:00 +0000

SALINE TOWNSHIP, MICH. — Data center development and investment platform Related Digital has secured financing for Oracle’s $16 billion project in Saline Township, roughly 50 miles southwest of Detroit. Originally announced in October 2025, the development is being built for Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) as part of its partnership with OpenAI, an artificial intelligence (AI) research firm and operator best known for ChatGPT. In September 2025, OpenAI, Oracle and Softbank announced plans for the development of five new data centers as part of a $500 billion Stargate initiative. Financing for the project includes equity from Related Digital and funds affiliated with Blackstone (NYSE: BX), as well as fixed-rate, long-term financing from PIMCO (Pacific Management Investment Co.)-managed funds and accounts. Bank of America served as the structuring agent and financial advisor, and Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo are acting as advisors to Related Digital. According to Related Digital, the new Michigan data center will create 2,500 construction jobs, as well as 450 permanent onsite positions and 1,500 permanent jobs throughout the county. The project will also preserve 750 acres of open space, farmlands and wetlands. DTE Energy is fully supplying power for the project, using existing resources and a new battery storage investment financed entirely by…

F.H. Paschen Signs 8,500 SF Office Lease in Detroit

Kristin Harlow — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:54:38 +0000

DETROIT — F.H. Paschen, an infrastructure construction company, has signed an office lease totaling more than 8,500 square feet at the Talon Center at 100 RiverPlace in Detroit. The Class A property is situated along the Detroit riverfront. The lease provides triple the space of the firm’s current location. Andrew Bower of Friedman Real Estate represented the tenant, while Steve Eisenshtadt and Peter Jankowski of Friedman represented the undisclosed landlord.

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Bernard Financial Group Secures $14M in Financing for Michigan Multifamily Community

Kristin Harlow — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:18:00 +0000

OAK PARK, MICH. — Bernard Financial Group (BFG) has secured a $14 million permanent loan for a 475-unit multifamily property in Oak Park. Joshua Bernard of BFG arranged the loan on behalf of the borrower, Lincoln Towers Apartments LP. A life insurance company provided the loan. BFG will provide servicing for the loan.

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Berkadia Arranges Fannie Mae Loan for 96-Unit Meadowood Townhomes in Grand Rapids

Kristin Harlow — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:42:32 +0000

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. — Berkadia has arranged financing for Meadowood Townhomes, a 96-unit, newly constructed multifamily property in Grand Rapids. Aaron Moll, Dominick Ens and Kevin Nimmo of Berkadia secured the loan through Fannie Mae. The borrower is the developer of the property, Grand Rapids-based Wheeler Development Group, which owns and operates the asset under its affiliated property management company, PURE Real Estate Management. The 10-year loan featured a 5.32 percent interest rate with seven years of interest-only payments followed by a 30-year amortization. Meadowood Townhomes was built in 2025.

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