Michigan

Taubman Centers Reopens All Properties Across Portfolio Following Temporary Closures Due to COVID-19

by Kristin Harlow July 2, 2020

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MICH. — Taubman Centers Inc. (NYSE: TCO) has reopened all of its properties in the United States and Asia. Most U.S. centers were temporarily closed beginning March 19 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Bloomfield Hills, Mich.-based Taubman says it has been gradually reopening centers using enhanced safety protocols in compliance with local, state and federal laws. Nearly 85 percent of stores within Taubman’s portfolio have reopened, according to Robert Taubman, chairman and CEO. Taubman’s portfolio consists of 26 super-regional and outlet shopping centers. The company is currently being sued by Simon Property Group over a merger agreement, the latest details of which can be found here.

July 2, 2020

Acquisitions Industrial Michigan Midwest

ICP Purchases Knoll Manufacturing Facility in Grand Rapids

by Kristin Harlow July 1, 2020

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. — Industrial Commercial Properties (ICP) has purchased a Knoll manufacturing facility located at 4300 36th St. in Grand Rapids for an undisclosed price. The 619,165-square-foot building sits on 37 acres adjacent to the Gerald R. Ford International Airport. ICP plans to make a multi-million-dollar investment to update both interior and exterior elements of the property. Bob Horn of JLL brokered the sale. Knoll is a design firm that produces office seating, storage, desks and other accessories.

July 1, 2020

Acquisitions Michigan Midwest Office

L. Mason Capitani Brokers Sale of 70,000 SF Office Building in Troy, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow July 1, 2020

TROY, MICH. — L. Mason Capitani CORFAC International has brokered the sale of a 70,000-square-foot office building located at 550 Stephenson Highway in Troy. The sales price was undisclosed. The multi-tenant property was 97 percent leased at the time of sale. Mason L. Capitani, a principal with the brokerage firm, represented the buyer, California-based LREH Michigan LLC. L. Mason Capitani will oversee leasing efforts moving forward while the company’s affiliate, Liberty Property & Asset Management, will serve as property manager.

July 1, 2020

Indiana Michigan Midwest Retail

Judge Orders Simon, Taubman to be Trial-Ready by Mid-November

by Kristin Harlow June 26, 2020

OAKLAND COUNTY, MICH. — The dispute between Simon Property Group Inc. (NYSE: SPG) and Taubman Centers Inc. (NYSE: TCO) over a planned merger will move to a mediation phase. James Alexander, a circuit court judge with the state of Michigan, has ordered that the mediation phase be completed by July 31 and that the companies must be ready for a trial by mid-November. On Thursday, Taubman shareholders voted to approve and adopt the previously announced merger agreement dated Feb. 9 and says the company is “ready, willing and able to close the transactions with Simon.” As previously announced, Simon delivered a notice purporting to terminate the merger agreement, which was valued at $3.6 billion, on June 10. The mall owner also commenced a lawsuit in Michigan state court on the grounds that Taubman hadn’t responded effectively to the coronavirus pandemic. Taubman says it continues to believe that Simon’s termination is “invalid and without merit.” On June 17, Taubman filed a counterclaim in the lawsuit, rejecting Simon’s allegations. Given the pending litigation, “it appears Simon will not consummate the transactions on June 30, despite its contractual obligation to do so,” according to a statement from Taubman.

June 26, 2020

Industrial Loans Michigan Midwest

Bernard Financial Group Arranges $6M Refinancing for Two-Building Industrial Property in Michigan

by Kristin Harlow June 24, 2020

BROWNSTOWN TOWNSHIP, MICH. — Bernard Financial Group has arranged a $6 million loan for the refinancing of a two-building industrial property in Brownstown Township, about 25 miles southwest of Detroit. The 220,760-square-foot property is located at 18640-18650 Dix-Toledo Highway. Dennis Bernard and Joshua Bernard arranged the loan with Symetra Life Insurance Co. Ashley Brownstown North 4 & 5 LLC was the borrower.

June 24, 2020

Development Michigan Midwest Multifamily

Barbat Holdings Completes 41-Unit Apartment Conversion Project in Ann Arbor

by Kristin Harlow June 23, 2020

ANN ARBOR, MICH. — Barbat Holdings has completed Montgomery Houze, a multi-million-dollar renovation and conversion of the five-story Montgomery Ward building in Ann Arbor. The historic building, located at 212 S. 4th St., is now home to 41 apartment units with a new three-story addition. Amenities include rooftop terraces and the basement of the building now houses Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase. The building formerly served as the Montgomery Ward & Co. department store.

June 23, 2020

Acquisitions Industrial Michigan Midwest

Cushman & Wakefield Brokers Sales of Two Industrial Buildings in Suburban Detroit

by Kristin Harlow June 17, 2020

LIVONIA, MICH. — Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the sales of two industrial buildings totaling nearly 250,000 square feet in Livonia, a western suburb of Detroit. Sales prices were undisclosed. In the first transaction, Anthony Avendt of Cushman & Wakefield represented Country Fresh in the sale of 31770 Enterprise Drive to Caresoft Global LLC. The 148,000-square-foot property, partially renovated in 2004, will be upgraded to meet the needs of the global technology and solutions company. In the second transaction, Avendt and colleague Evan Miller represented Livonia East Corporate Center in the disposition of 12622-645 Inkster Road, a 101,089-square-foot building. MobilityTRANS acquired the asset for its assembly and manufacturing operations. The property underwent renovations beginning last year.

June 17, 2020

Acquisitions Michigan Midwest Retail

Boulder Group Arranges $1.3M Sale of Property Net Leased to Dollar General in Michigan

by Kristin Harlow June 15, 2020

BANCROFT, MICH. — The Boulder Group has arranged the $1.3 million sale of a single-tenant property net leased to Dollar General in Bancroft, about 30 miles east of Lansing. the 9,100-square-foot building is located at 4531 Lansing Road near I-69. There are 15 years remaining on Dollar General’s lease. Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of Boulder represented the seller, a Midwest-based developer. A Michigan-based private investor purchased the asset.

June 15, 2020

Michigan Midwest Retail

Shops at CenterPoint in Grand Rapids to Completely Reopen by June 15

by Kristin Harlow June 12, 2020

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. — Retailers at the Shops at CenterPoint in Grand Rapids have begun reopening this week after being closed for nearly three months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Owner Stonemar Properties LLC anticipates that nearly all tenants will be open by Monday, June 15. Shops at CenterPoint is a 575,000-square-foot shopping center located at the corner of East Beltline Road and 28th Street. It is home to T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods, Sierra Trading Post, Nordstrom Rack, Ulta, DSW, Carhartt and Lands’ End, among others. Many retailers will still offer curbside pickup in the coming months. The shopping center is approximately 93 percent occupied. Mark Ansara and Earl Clements of Colliers International handle leasing for the property.

June 12, 2020

Leasing Activity Michigan Midwest Restaurant Retail

Captain D’s Expands into 23rd State with New Location in Michigan

by Kristin Harlow June 9, 2020

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MICH. — Fast-casual seafood restaurant Captain D’s has opened its newest franchised location in Clinton Township, about 25 miles north of Detroit. Situated at 35134 Groesbeck Highway, the restaurant marks Captain D’s only Michigan location and expands the brand’s footprint into its 23rd state. Currently, the Clinton Township Captain D’s is open for drive-thru, call-ahead ordering for curbside pickup and delivery. The dining room will remain closed for the immediate future due to COVID-19. Detroit native and restaurant industry veteran Kirit Patel of J&D Restaurant Group LLC owns and operates the Clinton Township building, which was formerly occupied by Dunkin’. Patel has plans to develop two additional Captain D’s restaurants in metro Detroit by 2023. There are now more than 530 Captain D’s locations across 23 states.

June 9, 2020

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