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Friedman Brokers Sale of Michigan’s Southgate Tower in Advance of Redevelopment Project

by Kristin Harlow April 19, 2022

SOUTHGATE, MICH. — Friedman Real Estate has brokered the sale of Southgate Tower in Southgate, a southwest suburb of Detroit. The sales price was undisclosed. Rising 14 stories and constructed in the early 1970s, Southgate Tower is a former bank office building that now sits vacant. The buyer, Southgate Tower LLC, plans to undertake a massive redevelopment project. Upon full buildout, the project will consist of 201 apartment units. The construction timeline is 24 to 30 months. Friedman’s Andrew Ledger represented the buyer in the transaction. The seller was undisclosed.

April 19, 2022

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NAI Wisinski of West Michigan Arranges Sale of 72,000 SF Shopping Center in Battle Creek

by Kristin Harlow April 14, 2022

BATTLE CREEK, MICH. — NAI Wisinski of West Michigan has arranged the sale of Minges Creek Plaza in Battle Creek for an undisclosed price. The 72,000-square-foot shopping center was fully leased at the time of sale to tenants such as Jo-Ann, Biggby Coffee, Xfinity, Supercuts, Tropical Smoothie Café, The UPS Store and LA Insurance. Jodi Milks of NAI Wisinski represented the seller, which purchased the center in 2013 following a foreclosure and made property improvements. NAI Wisinski will handle property management and leasing for the new owner.

April 14, 2022

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Tranquility Healing Spa Leases 2,000 SF in West Bloomfield, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow April 13, 2022

WEST BLOOMFIELD, MICH. — Tranquility Healing Spa has leased 2,000 square feet at a retail property located at 6765 Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield. The property, which is also occupied by Beyond Juice, is now fully leased. Michael Murphy and Tjader Gerdom of Gerdom Realty & Investment represented the landlord, Zeerco Development. Murphy and Gerdom also represented Zeerco in the sale of the building to a local investor. Jon Kouza of AQRE Advisors represented the buyer.

April 13, 2022

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Grandbridge Arranges $30M Recapitalization for Senior Living Campus in Jackson, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow April 5, 2022

JACKSON, MICH. — Grandbridge Real Estate Capital has arranged the recapitalization of Vista Grande Villa, a 318-unit senior living campus in Jackson, about 35 miles west of Ann Arbor. Vista Grande Villa is an approximately 20-acre campus comprising 32 cottage homes, 181 independent living apartments, 46 assisted living units, 23 memory care units and 36 skilled nursing units. The recapitalization plan consisted of restructuring approximately $22 million of prior debt, together with new committed funding of roughly $8 million to put toward capital investment and stabilizing the community. Jay Jordan and Dave Kliewer of Grandbridge arranged the financing through Lapis Advisers. Kauhale Health is managing operations.

April 5, 2022

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Greystone Originates $12.3M Loan for Refinancing of Apartment Community in Marquette, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow April 1, 2022

MARQUETTE, MICH. — Greystone has originated a $12.3 million Fannie Mae loan for the refinancing of One Marquette Place in Marquette, a city in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula along Lake Superior. The 68-unit apartment community was constructed in 2019. The six-story property features a rooftop terrace, community room and exercise room. The community was built on former brownfield land that was utilized as industrial docks. Reuben Dolny and John Marr of Greystone originated the 10-year loan, which features a fixed interest rate and a 30-year amortization schedule.

April 1, 2022

Acquisitions Michigan Midwest Retail

MKiezi Investments Acquires Oakland Mall in Troy, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow March 30, 2022

TROY, MICH. — Local developer MKiezi Investments has acquired Oakland Mall in Troy for an undisclosed price. CenterCal Properties was the seller. The mall, which opened in 1968, spans roughly 1.5 million square feet and is home to Macy’s, J.C. Penney and a former Sears store, which MKiezi acquired last year. Other retailers at the mall include Dick’s Sporting Goods and At Home. Hobby Lobby is scheduled to open later this year in a portion of the former Sears space. Longhorn Steakhouse will replace the former Logan’s Roadhouse space. MKiezi plans to make improvements to the mall entrances, restrooms and lighting. Redevelopment of the former Sears store is underway. MKiezi is working with Detroit-based GH+A Design Studios to envision future possibilities for the mall that may include family entertainment, dining, ghost kitchens, advanced retail distribution or activation of outdoor space.

March 30, 2022

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Dwight Capital Provides $31M in Bridge Financing for Two Multifamily Communities in Michigan

by Kristin Harlow March 28, 2022

SOUTHFIELD, MICH. — Dwight Capital has provided $31 million in bridge financing for two multifamily communities in Southfield. In the first transaction, Dwight provided $14 million for Legacy Place, a 173-unit condominium rental property. Loan proceeds were used to facilitate the acquisition and renovation of 112 units. Legacy Place, which consists of more than 44 two-story buildings, features some of the largest units in Southfield. Amenities include a swimming pool, garage parking, onsite management and nearly 20 acres of walking grounds. In the second transaction, Dwight provided a $17 million acquisition loan for Carlyle Tower Apartments, a neighboring 175-unit property that consists of a 10-story building on five acres. The undisclosed borrower plans to invest in interior and exterior upgrades. Adam Sasouness of Dwight originated the loans through the firm’s commercial mortgage REIT, Dwight Mortgage Trust. Marvin Jeremias of Crossmark Capital arranged the loans, terms of which were not provided.

March 28, 2022

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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $3.5M Sale of Net-Leased Restaurant Property in Westland, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow March 25, 2022

WESTLAND, MICH. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $3.5 million sale of a restaurant property net leased to On the Border Mexican Grill in Westland, about 16 miles west of downtown Detroit. On the Border has 14 years remaining on its lease. Dan Yozwiak and Darpan Patel of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, an individual trust. Ashish Vakhariya, Darin Gross and Seth Haron of Marcus & Millichap represented the buyer, a limited liability company.

March 25, 2022

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NorthPoint Development to Build New Spec Industrial Project in Harper Woods, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow March 18, 2022

HARPER WOODS, MICH. — NorthPoint Development has unveiled plans to build Eastland Commerce Center in Harper Woods, a northeast suburb of Detroit. The speculative industrial project will consist of three buildings ranging from 200,000 to 536,000 square feet each. The development will be situated on an 80-acre site formerly occupied by Eastland Center shopping mall, which opened in 1957 and closed in late 2021. Joe Hamway and Greg Hudas of Signature Associates will market the project for lease. Pre-leasing is underway for Building 1, which will span up to 297,000 square feet and is slated for completion in early 2023. All three buildings are slated for completion by the end of 2023.

March 18, 2022

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GREA Brokers Sale of 101-Unit Multifamily Property in Marquette, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow March 17, 2022

MARQUETTE, MICH. — Global Real Estate Advisors (GREA) has brokered the sale of Olympia Apartments in Marquette, a city in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Included in the sale of the 101-unit multifamily property was a custom-built home that sits along Lake Superior. The buyer, Cape Sierra Capital, intends to convert the residence into a vacation rental property. Cary Belovicz of GREA brokered the sale. The seller and sales price were not provided.

March 17, 2022

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