BRIGHTON, MICH. — CBRE Hotels has arranged the sale of the Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Brighton located about 45 miles northwest of Detroit. The sales price was not disclosed. The 90-room hotel, located at 7799 Conference Center Drive, was recently renovated. Nate Sahn and Drew Noecker of CBRE represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. Bright Lodge Inc. purchased the hotel.
LANSING, MICH. — Arbor Realty Trust Inc. has provided a $16.5 million loan for the refinancing of Towne Square Apartments in Lansing. Formerly known as College Towne West, the property features 532 units. The property is located near Michigan State University and includes amenities such as a sauna and tanning bed. Michael Jehle of Arbor originated the loan, which features a 29-year amortization schedule.
ROMEO, MICH. — R & E Automated Systems has signed a 101,297-square-foot industrial lease in Romeo, about 40 miles north of Detroit. The facility is located at 70701 Powell Road. R & E Automated Systems, which works in automation, engineering and prototypes supporting the aerospace and automotive industries, is expanding to support the growth of its corporate headquarters in Macomb Township, Michigan. Jason Capitani and Joseph E. DePonio of L. Mason Capitani CORFAC International represented the landlord, Four Star Realty LLC, in the lease transaction.
SOUTHFIELD, MICH. — Farbman Group has completed the renovation of Oakland Commons in Southfield that it owns and manages. A new fitness center and conference center were added to the two-building office property. The 24-hour fitness center includes elliptical machines, treadmills, weight machines, shower facilities and fitness classes for tenants. The conference center consists of mobile video screens, teleconferencing capabilities, a full kitchen for catered events and new office furniture. Other amenities at the property, located at 20700 and 20750 Civic Center Drive, include after-hours security with lobby attendant, a restaurant and onsite management.
DETROIT — Mission Point Management Services LLC, in partnership with Slavik Cos., Welbrook Senior Living and Pierre and Hany Boutros, has acquired the former St. Mary’s Adult Foster Care Residence in Detroit’s Lafayette Park. The purchase price was not disclosed, but Mission Point plans to invest $13 million to transform the 37,000-square-foot former foster care facility into a 59-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. Focusing on short-term physical and occupational therapy, the center will serve patients in their transition between the hospital and home. The center, originally constructed by the Archdiocese of Detroit and operated by the Daughters of Divine Charity until 2013, will feature 54 private suites, as well as a full rehab center, private dining, recreation facilities and concierge services. Completion of the center, located at 2102 Orleans St., is slated for spring 2018.
KALAMAZOO, MICH. — Capital One has provided a $15.3 million Fannie Mae loan for the acquisition of Country Acres Village in Kalamazoo. The 320-space manufactured housing community (MHC) is restricted to residents 55 years of age and older. Built in three separate phases between 1976 and 1990, the community features amenities such as an indoor pool and spa, fitness center and community building. Damon Reed of Capital One originated the 10-year loan, which includes a 30-year amortization schedule. The sponsor is an investor that operates 10 MHC communities in Washington and Oregon.
LOWELL, MICH. — NAI Wisinski of West Michigan has negotiated a third Michigan location for Fettig Employment Agency in Lowell, about 18 miles east of Grand Rapids. The agency began occupying the 1,087-square-foot retail storefront at 11635 Fulton St. last month. The company, founded in 1995, also maintains locations in Rockford and Grand Rapids. Todd Leinberger and Doug Taatjes of NAI Wisinski negotiated the two-year lease on behalf of Fettig. Tri-Cord Enterprises is the building landlord.
OAK PARK, MICH. — Wurth Baer Supply Co. has signed a 55,045-square-foot industrial lease in Oak Park, a suburb north of Detroit. The wholesale distributor to the woodworking industry will occupy the space at 13390 Cloverdale St. The landlord, Bar Pro Ventures LLC, recently purchased the facility with plans to complete an interior renovation including 3,500 square feet of office space. Jason Capitani of L. Mason Capitani CORFAC International and Steven Podolsky of Podolsky Circle CORFAC International represented Wurth Baer in the lease transaction.
LANSING, MICH. — The City of Lansing has selected CBRE|Martin to procure a developer for the redevelopment of city hall located at 124 W. Michigan Ave. The 30,274-square-foot property is located directly across the street from the State Capitol Building. The redevelopment could include retail, office, entertainment, hospitality or residential concepts. The City of Lansing plans to relocate city hall, prior to the redevelopment of the current site. Although potential locations have been identified, no decision has been finalized. Therefore, the City of Lansing is willing to entertain proposals that include solutions for the construction of the new city hall. CBRE|Martin will be marketing the opportunity through a Request for Qualifications and Proposals (RFQP) process to developers throughout the country. Qualified candidates will ultimately be chosen by the city.
KENTWOOD, MICH. — Wolverine Building Group has broken ground on a 300,000-square-foot addition for Hearthside Bakery’s food manufacturing facility in Kentwood, about nine miles south of Grand Rapids. The $7 million project will expand storage space for the company, which manufactures snack bars, cookies, crackers, pretzels, croutons, breadcrumbs and other baked goods. Currently, Hearthside Bakery occupies a 255,000-square-foot location and stores raw ingredients in 53-foot semi-trailers at off-site locations around Michigan. Housing all the ingredients in one location will improve the company’s efficiency. Robert Grooters Development will own the new addition, and lease it to Hearthside Bakery.