Michigan

SRS Brokers $7.8M Sale of CVS-Occupied Property in Ann Arbor

by Kristin Harlow August 25, 2023

ANN ARBOR, MICH. — SRS Real Estate Partners has brokered the sale of a 13,040-square-foot retail property occupied by CVS Pharmacy in Ann Arbor for $7.8 million. Originally constructed in 1930, the building is located at 209 S. State St. adjacent to the University of Michigan. John Redfield of SRS represented the seller, a northern California-based private investor. Michael Carter and Frank Rogers of SRS represented the buyer, a Michigan-based investment company completing a 1031 exchange. CVS has more than 14 years remaining on its triple net lease.

August 25, 2023

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Bedrock to Restore Historic National Theatre in Detroit

by Kristin Harlow August 23, 2023

DETROIT — As part of its Development at Cadillac Square, Bedrock plans to restore and re-introduce the National Theatre as a music and performance venue. Plans call for the preservation and relocation of the Theatre’s historic façade. The venue originally opened in 1911, but has fallen into disrepair since its closure in 1975. Bedrock is working to restore the National Theatre in consultation with tvg Hospitality, a venue operator based in both the U.S. and U.K. In partnership with locally based promoters, tvg will operate the venue. Development at Cadillac Square is a 1.5 million-square-foot mixed-use project adjacent to Campus Martius Park and Cadillac Square. Construction of Phase I is slated to begin following the 2024 NFL Draft.

August 23, 2023

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Woda Cooper Receives LIHTC Financing for Five New Affordable Housing Communities

by Kristin Harlow August 22, 2023

COLUMBUS, OHIO — Columbus-based Woda Cooper Cos. Inc. has received Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) financing for the development of five new affordable housing communities in North Carolina, Michigan, Iowa, Virginia and Illinois. The North Carolina Housing Finance Agency allocated $1.2 million for Pender Crossing, a 48-unit community to be built in Wilson, N.C. Plans call for three walkup buildings with amenities such as a fitness center, computer room, playground and covered pavilion. Raleigh-based TightLines Designs is the architect. In Marquette, Mich., Woda Cooper will partner with the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community to develop Black Rock Crossing, a 50-unit general occupancy multifamily development. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority allocated $1.4 million in tax credits for the project. Grand Rapids-based PCI Design Group is the architect. Construction is expected to begin in April. The Iowa Finance Authority awarded $1.1 million in LIHTC financing for Alley Landing, a 40-unit project in Des Moines. The community will include eight Permanent Supportive Housing homes for veteran households experiencing homelessness. Hooker DeJong is the architect. Virginia Housing allocated $1.4 million in tax credits for Bains Pointe, a 50-unit development in Portsmouth, Va., named after Eliza Bains who was instrumental in helping slaves gain freedom …

August 22, 2023

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Marquette Cos. Reopens The Maxwell Apartments in Romulus, Michigan, Following $8M Renovation

by Kristin Harlow August 21, 2023

ROMULUS, MICH. — Marquette Cos. has reopened The Maxwell, a 312-unit apartment community in Romulus. The firm completed an $8 million revitalization project to address previously deferred maintenance issues as well as property updates. Exterior upgrades include new and repaired hardscaping, restoration of the pool and deck with new furnishings, repaired and upgraded building exteriors, replacement windows and the addition of a dog park. The community clubhouse now features a renovated fitness center, updated finishes in the resident lounge, a new catering kitchen and a new leasing office. Renovations to the units include new cabinetry and countertops in the kitchens with black appliances, along with new flooring and paint. Hallways and common areas throughout the community’s 26 buildings were also renovated. Marquette worked closely with city officials prior to acquiring the property and throughout the renovation, and used local vendors for the construction work. Built in 1972 as Morgan Manor, the property was a popular home for pilots and flight attendants due to its proximity to the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The community offers studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans ranging from 650 to 850 square feet. Monthly rents start at $885. Marquette partnered with DRA Advisors on the …

August 21, 2023

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Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 50-Unit Manufactured Home Community in Big Rapids, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow August 7, 2023

BIG RAPIDS, MICH. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of a 50-unit manufactured home community in Big Rapids, about 55 miles north of Grand Rapids. The sales price was undisclosed. Known as Circle Drive Mobile Home Park, the 30-acre property is located at 12380 185th Ave. Ryan Engle, Andrean Angelov and Brad Kreppel of Marcus & Millichap represented the buyer and seller, both of which were private investors.

August 7, 2023

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Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 496-Unit Self-Storage Facility in Zeeland, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow August 1, 2023

ZEELAND, MICH. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of Access Mini Storage, a self-storage facility totaling 96,715 rentable square feet in Zeeland, a city in western Michigan. The property at 3440 88th Ave. features 496 non-climate-controlled units and 38 outdoor parking spaces. Sean Delaney of Marcus & Millichap represented the buyer and seller, both of which were limited liability companies.

August 1, 2023

Industrial Leasing Activity Michigan Midwest

DTE Inks New 528,340 SF Industrial Lease in Redford, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow July 28, 2023

REDFORD, MICH. — DTE Energy has inked a new industrial lease for 528,340 square feet at Pinnacle Logistics Park in Redford, a northwest suburb of Detroit. The property is located at 24400 Glendale Road. Jared Friedman of Friedman Real Estate represented the undisclosed landlord. CBRE represented Detroit-based DTE, which will use the facility to store equipment.

July 28, 2023

Leasing Activity Michigan Midwest Retail

New 48,700 SF Ashley Furniture Store to Open in Shelby Township, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow July 27, 2023

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MICH. — The Dufresne Spencer Group LLC dba Ashley HomeStore has signed a lease for 48,700 square feet of retail space in Shelby Township, a northern suburb of Detroit. Dufresne Spencer Group is the largest Ashley Furniture licensee globally, owning and operating more than 163 Ashley retail stores, 29 distribution centers and three corporate offices. The Shelby Township store is slated to open in the fourth quarter. Brian Whitfield of Colliers Detroit represented the tenant in the lease.

July 27, 2023

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iBorrow Provides $15.6M Loan for Refinancing of Cold Storage Facility in Taylor, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow July 20, 2023

TAYLOR, MICH. — iBorrow has provided a $15.6 million loan for the refinancing of a 238,575-square-foot cold storage facility in Taylor, a southwest suburb of Detroit. The borrower, a national industrial real estate firm, acquired the asset in 2021 and made substantial improvements. The property, now fully occupied, features a clear height of 27 feet, 25 dock doors, two drive-in doors, parking for 100 cars, 40 trailer spaces and a new concrete parking lot. The borrower intends to make further improvements to the facility, which is situated near Norfolk Southern rail service, the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and I-94.

July 20, 2023

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Commercial Real Estate Values Are in Flux

by Kristin Harlow July 20, 2023

By Anthony Sanna, Integra Realty Resources The commercial real estate (CRE) market is facing a time of uncertainty and anxiety as we move further into 2023. A variety of factors are contributing to investor sentiment being low, including the threat of higher interest rates impacting commercial loans, fears of a declining CRE market, and concerns about recessionary pressures, inflation and a liquidity crisis currently taking shape. The question on everyone’s mind is where values are going and what trends we can expect in the coming months. Signs of a softening market National data analytics firms are already reporting a 10 percent value decline across most asset classes, except for industrial real estate. While this indicates there is downward pressure on pricing, it’s important to remember that appraisal data is somewhat backward-looking and may lag behind current pricing trends. Additionally, tracking recent transactions from six to nine months ago may not represent the boots on the ground experience happening at this very moment. Admittedly, appraisers are rear-view mirror-focused (tracking transactions) while the actual market is windshield-focused (future transactions). Despite this, recent examples in daily work indicate a downward pricing trend. Recent purchase contracts have been re-traded and amended, often with lower …

July 20, 2023

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