WYOMING, MICH. — Merchants Capital has secured $74.1 million in debt and $16.7 million in low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) equity financing for HōM Flats at 28 West Phase 3, a mixed-income workforce housing development in Wyoming near Grand Rapids. Magnus Capital Partners is the developer. Merchants Capital arranged a $30.6 million Freddie Mac 4 percent unfunded forward tax-exempt loan, $16.7 million in 4 percent LIHTC equity financing and a $43.5 million construction bridge loan provided by Merchants Bank. Part of the City of Wyoming’s City Center redevelopment plan, HōM Flats at 28 West Phase 3 adds a residential community adjacent to 28 West Place, a walkable shopping area, and connects to a trail system, pedestrian bridge and Courtside by HōM Flats, a seasonal food truck park. The five-story development will include 162 units restricted for households earning between 40 and 80 percent of the area median income and 38 market-rate units. Phase 1 of HōM Flats at 28 West included 226 units and Phase 2 featured 160 units. Upon completion, Phase 3 will include 63 one-bedroom units, 114 two-bedroom units, 23 three-bedroom apartments and 8,894 square feet of ground-floor commercial space within four elevator-serviced buildings. A childcare center, Grō …
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DETROIT — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) has arranged a $38 million acquisition loan for Infinity Park, a 484-unit multifamily property located at 14075 Riverview St. in Detroit. Kevin Elliott of MMCC arranged the financing with a national bank on behalf of the private borrower. The nonrecourse loan features a five-year term, 70 percent loan-to-value ratio, 5.9 percent interest rate and 30-year amortization period. The gated property features a mix of one- and two-bedroom units.
SOUTHGATE, MICH. — Mid-America Real Estate Corp. has brokered the sale of Dix-Toledo Shopping Center, a 121,184-square-foot shopping center in the Detroit suburb of Southgate. The property is 92 percent leased to retailers such as TJ Maxx, Ross Dress for Less, Chuck E. Cheese, Snipes and Hook & Reel. Ben Wineman and Daniel Stern of Mid-America represented the seller, a private family. The buyer was a Detroit-based private investment company.
MICHIGAN — Berkadia has brokered the sale and arranged financing for the Michigan MHC Portfolio, which comprises four manufactured housing communities (MHC) with 335 sites across the state. Kevan Enger of Berkadia represented the seller, California-based Urban West Ventures. Scott Modelski of Berkadia secured acquisition financing through Barclays – Conduit on behalf of the buyer’s Chicago-based affiliate, Butler Communities. The portfolio includes Pontaluna Shores in Norton Shores, Broadway Acres in Mount Pleasant, University Mobile Estates in Whitmore Lake and Brookhaven in Comstock Park. The assets were built in 1967, 1986, 1952 and 1970, respectively.
WALKER, MICH. — Mid-America Real Estate Corp. has brokered the sale of Green Ridge Square, a 225,307-square-foot shopping center in Walker, a northwest suburb of Grand Rapids. Shadow anchored by Target, the property is home to Best Buy, Burlington, Michaels, Urban Air, Five Below, Panera and Shoe Dept. Ben Wineman and Daniel Stern of Mid-America represented the seller, Birmingham, Mich.-based Bacall Cos. Seattle-based Bridge33 Capital was the buyer.
SOUTHFIELD, MICH. — Angstrom NA LLC has unveiled plans to relocate its global headquarters to the newly renamed Angstrom Office Center in the Detroit suburb of Southfield. Located on Telegraph Road, the office property totals 233,400 square feet across six stories. Angstrom will occupy the sixth floor. Rick Ax and Brad Margolis of NAI Farbman negotiated the lease. Over the past five years, the building has undergone more than $20 million in upgrades, including a newly built cafeteria, coffee bars, lounge spaces, game rooms and conference rooms. Angstrom is a tier 1 full-service supplier for automotive and industrial original equipment manufacturers. The company’s current headquarters are at 2000 Town Center in Southfield.
MARQUETTE, MICH. — Woda Cooper Cos. Inc. and the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC) have opened Black Rock Crossing, a 50-unit affordable housing project in Marquette. The property features 26 one-bedroom units and 24 two-bedroom apartments for residents who earn between 30 to 80 percent of the area median income. Nine of the units are set aside for members of KBIC, and five units are adapted for people with mobility disabilities or sight/hearing challenges. Monthly rents range from $302 to $1,175, depending on income limits and size of unit. Amenities include a second-floor outdoor terrace, multipurpose room, fitness center, common laundry and outdoor playground area. The building is certified as LEED Zero Energy, which will result in lower energy costs for residents. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority allocated housing tax credits, which were purchased by KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment to provide equity financing. KeyBank also provided a construction loan. Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust provided the permanent mortgage. The City of Marquette approved a Payment in Lieu of Taxes, and the Marquette Housing Commission provided eight project-based vouchers for rental assistance. PCI Design Group Inc. was the architect, and Woda Construction Inc. served as general contractor. Woda …
AUBURN HILLS, MICH. — Bernard Financial Group (BFG) has arranged a $13.6 million construction loan for a self-storage project in Auburn Hills. Adam Ferguson of BFG arranged the loan with a banking institution. The borrowing entity was Opdyke/S Blvd Self-Storage LLC & 975 Opdyke II LLC.
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MICH. — Sport Clips will open at the Kroger-anchored shopping center at the southeast corner of 25 Mile and Dequindre roads in Shelby Township, a northern suburb of Detroit. Bill McLeod and Tjader Gerdom of Gerdom Realty & Investment represented the tenant in the lease for the 1,200-square-foot space, which was formerly home to Supercuts. Adams Commercial Real Estate Group manages the property.
KALAMAZOO, MICH. — NAI Wisinski of West Michigan has relocated its Kalamazoo office to a new space at 650 Trade Centre Way in Portage. The building is a five-minute drive from the firm’s previous location on Whites Road. The 2,400-square-foot office features seven private offices and an open workspace. The company says the new layout supports its expanding brokerage and property management services across the region. NAI Wisinski opened its Kalamazoo location in 2013.