Michigan

ANN ARBOR, MICH. — Marquette Cos. and a fund managed by DRA Advisors have sold The Haven at Ann Arbor, a 520-unit apartment community in Ann Arbor. Abacus Capital Group, a New York-based real estate investment firm, purchased the asset for an undisclosed price. Marquette purchased The Haven in 2017 when it was known as Village Green of Ann Arbor and undertook a $13 million revitalization project that included extensive exterior improvements and unit interior renovations. Marquette also renovated the amenities and improved site operations. At the time of sale, The Haven was 95 percent occupied. Located about a 15-minute drive from the University of Michigan, the property features studio, one- and two-bedroom units ranging from 650 to 1,075 square feet. Amenities include a clubhouse with resident lounge, three fitness centers, an outdoor pool with terrace, enclosed dog park, tennis courts, nature trails and an onsite car washing station.

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GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. — Mid-America Real Estate Corp. has brokered the sale of Shops at Centerpoint in Grand Rapids for an undisclosed price. The 444,709-square-foot shopping center is home to TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, Sierra Trading Post, Nordstrom Rack, Golf Galaxy, Ulta, DSW, Old Navy, Dunham’s Sports and Planet Fitness. Ben Wineman, Joe Girardi and Daniel Stern of Mid-America represented the seller, a joint venture between New York City-based DRA Advisors and Chicago-based Pine Tree. The asset sold to Seattle-based Bridge33 Capital.

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HEMLOCK, MICH. — The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC) up to $325 million in direct funding under the CHIPS Incentive Program’s Funding Opportunity for Commercial Fabrication Facilities. The funding will support the construction of a new manufacturing facility in Hemlock, about 65 miles north of Lansing. The project is expected to create approximately 180 manufacturing jobs and over 1,000 construction jobs. HSC is the only U.S.-owned manufacturer of hyper-pure polysilicon.

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ROCHESTER, MICH. — Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the sale of the Henry Ford Health Rochester Hospital medical office building in Rochester, a northern suburb of Detroit. The sales price was undisclosed. The 113,687-square-foot property was built in 1994 and expanded in 2014. The facility is situated on the campus of Henry Ford Health Rochester Hospital, formerly known as Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital. Tenants include Henry Ford Health Providence Rochester, Henry Ford Health Family Practice and Contemporary Obstetrics and Gynecology PC. The hospital is part of the recently established partnership between Ascension Michigan and Henry Ford Health. Gino Lollio, Travis Ives, Sushil Puria, Tyler Morss and Garrett Keais of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, Detroit-based KIRCO. The buyer was UDLR Healthcare.

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CLARKSTON, MICH. — Bernard Financial Group (BFG) has arranged a $2.5 million loan for the refinancing of a 141-unit multifamily community in Clarkston, a northern suburb of Detroit. Joshua Bernard of BFG arranged the loan on behalf of the borrower, Independence Square LP. Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. provided the loan.

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SOUTHFIELD, MICH. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $2.1 million sale of a 5,749-square-foot retail building net leased to Huntington Bank in Southfield. Built in 2008 and located at 24805 W. 12 Mile Road, the property features four drive-thru lanes and an ATM. Huntington Bank recently signed a new 10-year triple-net ground lease, which began in March 2024. Ashish Vakhariya, Seth Haron and Darin Gross of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a private developer. The asset sold to a local, all-cash buyer.

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BIRMINGHAM, MICH. — Colliers has arranged the sale of a 20,000-square-foot office building in Birmingham, a northern suburb of Detroit. The sales price was undisclosed. Kalasho Management, a property management company, purchased the building and plans to make major renovations. Taunt Law Firm previously occupied the property for many decades. Gary Grochowski and Bryan Barnas of Colliers represented the buyer and seller.

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WARREN, MICH. — Bernard Financial Group (BFG) has secured a $3.5 million loan for the refinancing of Parkview Tower Apartments in Warren, a northern suburb of Detroit. The apartment building features 157 units. Joshua Bernard of BFG arranged the loan through Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. on behalf of the borrower, Parkview Tower Apartments LP.

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ANN ARBOR, MICH. — Landmark Properties has acquired the site of Galleria Mall in Ann Arbor with plans to build a 950-bed student housing community with its in-house construction arm, Landmark Construction. Named The Metropolitan on South U, the 241-unit development will be situated in the South University neighborhood a few blocks away from the Ross School of Business. Rising 18 stories, The Metropolitan will feature approximately 5,200 square feet of ground-floor retail space as well as community amenities, including a clubhouse, fitness center, pool and rooftop lounge. A timeline for construction was not provided. The community marks Landmark’s third ground-up residential development in Ann Arbor and seventh project in the market managed by the company.

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AUBURN HILLS, MICH. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $7.4 million sale of a 68,839-square-foot office building in Auburn Hills that is leased to Teijin Automotive. Built in 1989, the property is located at 255 Rex Blvd. on five acres just off I-75. The building has served as the corporate headquarters for Teijin Automotive Technologies, with a corporate guarantee from Teijin Limited, a Japanese chemical, pharmaceutical and information technology company, since 2014. The company recently renewed its lease for another 10 years. John Godwin and Melissa Mann of Marcus & Millichap represented the undisclosed buyer and seller.

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