Michigan

Gillespie Group to Redevelop Former Sears Property in Lansing, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow September 1, 2022

LANSING, MICH. — Gillespie Group has unveiled plans to redevelop a former Sears Roebuck location at 3131 E. Michigan Ave. in Lansing. The property is being marketed as ROECO, a retail and entertainment destination. Specific redevelopment plans have yet to be finalized. The name ROECO is a nod to Sears Roebuck, which occupied the property for 66 years. Most recently, Sparrow Health System utilized the site for COVID testing. Gillespie Group is working with CBRE to secure retailers, restaurants and entertainment concepts for the redevelopment project. The timeline and final product mix are subject to change.

September 1, 2022

Acquisitions Michigan Midwest Multifamily Seniors Housing

Capital Real Estate Group Brokers $32.5M Sale of Two-Property Seniors Housing Portfolio in Michigan

by Kristin Harlow August 31, 2022

CENTRAL MICHIGAN — Capital Real Estate Group (CREG), through its U.S. Healthcare Investment Sales practice, has brokered the sale of a two-property seniors housing portfolio in Central Michigan. The properties total 139 units across 126,000 square feet. The two communities are located adjacent to one another and are spread over 13.5 acres. The portfolio’s unit mix comprises 88 assisted living units, 33 independent living units and 18 memory care units. The portfolio is over 80 percent leased and has maintained that occupancy on average for the past two years. A publicly traded healthcare REIT acquired the assets for $32.5 million. Andrew Larwood and Allen Inman, CREG’s managing partners, acted as the undisclosed seller’s exclusive advisor.

August 31, 2022

Leasing Activity Michigan Midwest Retail

Jazzercise to Open 1,800 SF Location in Troy, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow August 31, 2022

TROY, MICH. — International franchise chain Jazzercise Fitness Co. has signed a five-year lease to open an 1,800-square-foot location at Troy Sports Center in Troy. The property is located at 1819 E. Big Beaver Road. Barry Landau of Dominion Real Estate Advisors represented both the tenant and the undisclosed landlord. Jazzercise, founded in 1969, operates 5,800 locations in 25 countries.

August 31, 2022

Leasing Activity Michigan Midwest Retail

Gerdom Realty Completes Lease-up of Retail Center in Livonia, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow August 25, 2022

LIVONIA, MICH. — Gerdom Realty & Investment has completed the lease-up of Century Plaza in Livonia. Marco’s Pizza leased the final 2,000 square feet remaining at the retail center, which is located at the northeast corner of Five Mile and Newburgh roads. Michael Murphy and Tjader Gerdom of Gerdom Realty represented the landlord, Kimco Realty Corp. Gordon Denha of CBRE represented the tenant.

August 25, 2022

Development Michigan Midwest Restaurant Retail

Sports & Social DraftKings to Open at Somerset Collection in Troy, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow August 23, 2022

TROY, MICH. — DraftKings Inc. and Live! Hospitality & Entertainment are opening the country’s first Sports & Social DraftKings venue at Somerset Collection in Troy this fall. Sports & Social DraftKings will offer a live sports viewing and wagering experience with a 32-foot LED media wall and gameday watch parties. Guests will be able to access DraftKings’ mobile platforms to play fantasy sports and wager on sports, including football, basketball, baseball, golf, MMA, soccer and tennis. The venue will offer a menu with a variety of gameday foods and specialty drinks. The 10,400-square-foot space will be in the standalone building adjacent to Somerset Collection South. The venue will feature a private lounge, dog-friendly outdoor patio, live music and a variety of games. ICRAVE is the project architect. Additional locations are expected to be announced in the coming months. DraftKings is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company. Sports & Social is a dining and entertainment concept developed and operated by Live! Hospitality & Entertainment, a division of The Cordish Cos. Somerset Collection is a retail destination owned by The Forbes Co. and home to 180 stores and restaurants.

August 23, 2022

Acquisitions Michigan Midwest Retail

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $2.9M Sale of Retail Center in Livonia, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow August 22, 2022

LIVONIA, MICH. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $2.9 million sale of Century Plaza in Livonia, just west of Detroit. The 19,584-square-foot retail center is located at 37300 Five Mile Road. Davita Dialysis anchors the fully leased property. Craig Fuller, Erin Patton and Scott Wiles of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a REIT. The team also procured the all-cash buyer.

August 22, 2022

Leasing Activity Michigan Midwest Retail

Two New Retailers Join Tenant Lineup at Green Oak Village Place in Brighton, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow August 22, 2022

BRIGHTON, MICH. — Spencer’s and European Wax Center have signed leases to open new locations at Green Oak Village Place in Brighton, a western suburb of Detroit. Both retailers are slated to open by this fall. Spencer’s, which sells edgy T-shirts, jewelry and accessories, will occupy 2,528 square feet. The European Wax Center location will span 1,710 square feet. Green Oak Village Place is home to more than 50 retailers and restaurants. REDICO and Lormax Stern developed the 500,000-square-foot property.

August 22, 2022

Development Michigan Midwest Multifamily Student Housing

Landmark Properties Breaks Ground on Two-Building Student Housing Community Near University of Michigan

by Kristin Harlow August 19, 2022

ANN ARBOR, MICH. — Landmark Properties, in a joint venture with Cerca Trova, has broken ground on The Legacy at Ann Arbor, a two-building student housing community located adjacent to the historic Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor. The property will feature a 19-story high-rise building — soon to be the second tallest building in Ann Arbor, according to Landmark — and a mid-rise building located within walking distance of the University of Michigan campus. The community will offer 521 beds across 253 apartments, including 19 affordable housing units, in studio through five-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities will include 4,150 of ground floor retail space, outdoor terraces, study rooms for office work and group learning and a rooftop deck. The project is scheduled for completion in fall 2024.

August 19, 2022

Acquisitions Michigan Midwest Retail

Mid-America Brokers Sale of 91,266 SF Shopping Center in Suburban Detroit

by Kristin Harlow August 15, 2022

CLAWSON, MICH. — Mid-America Real Estate Corp. has brokered the sale of Clawson Center in the northern Detroit suburb of Clawson for an undisclosed price. The fully leased shopping center spans 91,266 square feet. Tenants include Staples, Dollar Tree, Billings Lawn Equipment, Burn Fitness, Cosmoprof, H&R Block, Joe’s Army/Navy, Play It Again Sports and Salon Suites. Ben Wineman and Daniel Stern of Mid-America represented the seller, a Dallas-based family office. Kevin Jappaya, David Jappaya and Preston Rabban of KJ Commercial Real Estate Advisors represented the buyer, a metro Detroit-based private investment group.

August 15, 2022

Hospitality Loans Michigan Midwest Northmarq

Northmarq Arranges $12.2M Loan for Refinancing of Staybridge Suites Hotel Portfolio in Michigan

by Kristin Harlow August 15, 2022

KALAMAZOO AND OKEMOS, MICH. — Northmarq has arranged a $12.2 million loan for the refinancing of two Staybridge Suites hotels in Michigan. The Kalamazoo property, located at 2001 Seneca Lane, was built in 2006. The Okemos hotel, located at 3553 Meridian Crossing Drive, was built in 2008. Each hotel features 95 rooms and rises three stories. Jeff Dietz of Northmarq arranged the fixed-rate loan, which features a five-year term and a 25-year amortization schedule. A life insurance company provided the loan to the borrower, Hotel Development Services LLC, which will use the loan proceeds to take out maturing CMBS loans. The Staybridge Suites brand targets extended-stay and corporate travelers.

August 15, 2022

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