KENTWOOD, MICH. — Encore Real Estate Investment Services has arranged the $4.8 million sale of a single-tenant Ashley Furniture Homestore in Kentwood, about eight miles south of Grand Rapids. The 30,000-square-foot property is located on 28th Street. Ashley Furniture has approximately nine years remaining on its double net lease. Logan McAnallen of Encore represented the seller, a Michigan-based private partnership. A local real estate firm represented the undisclosed buyer.
SOUTHFIELD, MICH. — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has provided an $18.1 million Freddie Mac loan for the refinancing of Pebble Creek Apartment Homes in Southfield. The 256-unit affordable housing property is comprised of 17 two-story buildings on 15 acres. The property was developed in 1996 under the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. All of the units are restricted to those earning up to 60 percent of the area median income. Tim Weldon of KeyBank originated the fixed-rate loan, which features a 10-year term and a 30-year amortization schedule.
DETROIT — Plum Market has unveiled plans to open a location inside the Ally Detroit Center at 500 Woodward Ave. The 8,000-square-foot store will offer fast-casual dining options, grab-and-go items, select groceries and a full-service bar. Set to open in summer 2019, the store will be Plum Market’s first “street concept” location. Michigan-based Plum Market announced earlier this year that it would open a similar concept at the new Detroit Pistons Performance Center in spring 2019. Bedrock owns the Ally Detroit Center.
DETROIT — SunTrust Banks Inc. has provided a $64.1 million loan for the refinancing of a three-property manufactured housing community located north of Detroit. The portfolio includes a total of 1,403 manufactured home sites. Two of the properties were built in the early 1970s and the other was constructed in 1989. Chris San Jose of Yale Realty & Capital Advisors arranged the loan on behalf of the local borrower. The fixed-rate loan features a 10-year term.
KALAMAZOOO, MICH. — NAI Wisinski of West Michigan has brokered the sale of an 18,600-square-foot office building in Kalamazoo for an undisclosed price. ABTZ Properties purchased the property and Braintrust Behavioral Health LLC will occupy the majority of the space. The building, located at 5942 Stadium Drive, will house Braintrust’s administrative and clinical staff offices as well as an autism center. The company is an independent healthcare provider focused on supporting children, families and adults with behavioral change.Kara Schroer of NAI Wisinski represented ABTZ Properties in the sale. Chip Hurley of Signature Associates and Noah Davey of NAI Cressy represented the undisclosed seller. NAI Wisinski has been retained as leasing agent for the approximately 3,000 square feet of remaining space.
GRANDVILLE AND WYOMING, MICH. — Berkadia has secured $108.3 million in acquisition financing through Fannie Mae for two apartment properties in Michigan. Torchlight Investors was the borrower. The Grandville property features a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Amenities include a basketball court, pet area, fitness center and walking and biking trails. The Wyoming property offers upgraded units with vaulted ceilings and walk-in closets. Amenities include a fitness center, outdoor courtyard, swimming pools, tennis courts and storage facilities. Peter Benedetto of Berkadia arranged 12-year, fixed-rate financing for both properties.
DETROIT — Friedman Real Estate has negotiated the sale of a 26,600-square-foot office building in Detroit for an undisclosed price. The property is located at 610 W. Congress St. Congress Real Estate Ventures LLC sold the asset to 610 West Congress Partners LLC. Alan Stern and Steven Silverman of Friedman represented both parties in the sale.
WARREN, MICH. — Q10|Lutz Financial Services has arranged a $2 million loan for the refinancing of a 34-unit multifamily property in Warren, a northern suburb of Detroit. The asset was fully occupied at the time of refinancing. Steven Siegel of Q10|Lutz arranged the non-recourse loan on behalf of the undisclosed borrower. Loan terms included 80 percent leverage, a fixed interest rate of 4.66 percent, 10-year term and 30-year amortization schedule. A Southeast-based lender provided the loan.
DETROIT — VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE: VICI) and Penn National Gaming Inc. (NASDAQ: Penn) have purchased the Greektown Casino-Hotel in downtown Detroit for $1 billion in an all-cash deal. VICI Properties will be the majority owner, contributing approximately $700 million for the land and real estate assets. Penn National will supply the remaining $300 million for the operating assets. VICI Properties, a New York-based REIT, simultaneously entered into a triple-net lease agreement with Penn National. The lease will have an initial rent of $55.6 million annually for 15 years with four five-year renewal options. Greektown opened in 2000 and features over 10,000 square feet of casino space, about 2,700 gaming machines, three restaurants and a 400-room hotel. Greektown employs about 1,800 people. “We are proud to expand our partnership with Penn National and add Greektown to our growing portfolio of market-leading gaming, hospitality and entertainment destinations,” says John Payne, president and chief operating officer of VICI Properties. “As the only casino located in Detroit’s historic Central Business District, Greektown, and its 30-story hotel tower, are ideally situated.” The Detroit Free Press reports Dan Gilbert, founder of Quicken Loans and owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, is the seller. Gilbert is expected …
CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP, MICH. — ABC Supply Co. has signed a 50,000-square-foot industrial lease in Chesterfield Township, about 35 miles north of Detroit. The property is located at 50405 Patricia St. The construction supply company specializes in roofing, windows, gutters and siding for both residential and commercial buildings. The company is relocating from a smaller facility in Macomb Township. Jason Capitani and Joe DePonio of L. Mason Capitani CORFAC International represented the undisclosed landlord.