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Walker & Dunlop Arranges $48.3M Bridge Loan for Apartment Property in Suburban Grand Rapids

by Kristin Harlow November 11, 2019

GRANDVILLE, MICH. — Walker & Dunlop Inc. has arranged a $48.3 million bridge loan for the refinancing of The Grand Castle Apartments, a newly developed apartment property in Grandville, a suburb of Grand Rapids. Developed by Roger Lucas, a principal of Land & Co., the exterior of the property is modeled after the famed Neuschwantstein Castle in southern Germany. It comprises 522 units. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, business center, resident lounge and dog park. Benjy Krosin of Walker & Dunlop arranged the 24-month, floating-rate loan. Kari Zapolski of Inner Circle Holdings originated the loan, which will enable the borrower to pay off the existing construction debt and complete lease-up.

November 11, 2019

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Two Longtime Real Estate Professionals Launch New Development Company With 230,000 SF Technology Park in Ann Arbor

by Kristin Harlow November 8, 2019

ANN ARBOR, MICH. — Cameron McCausland and Joe Vig have formalized their longtime development, construction and property management relationship with the formation of Portage Capital Partners. The company has unveiled its first project, a 230,000-square-foot life sciences and technology park in Ann Arbor. Known as The Tech Loop@Ann Arbor Research Park, the speculative project will be situated on 16.5 acres near I-94 and State Street. The first phase will consist of a 79,000-square-foot building followed by another 150,000 square feet across three additional buildings in Phase II. A timeline for completion was not disclosed.

November 8, 2019

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Why Invest in Grand Rapids: Lifestyle, Job Market and Affordability

by Kristin Harlow November 7, 2019

While most national investors and developers focus on larger Sun Belt and coastal markets such as Austin, Atlanta, Nashville and Phoenix, Time Equities has had great success investing in Grand Rapids and continues to believe strongly in the future potential of the area. As an opportunistic company, we often go where others do not, looking for markets and assets with strong risk-adjusted returns. Grand Rapids provides such an opportunity. The small city has been ascendant for the past decade and has a bright outlook. Its population and job growth equal many of the fastest-growing markets in the Sun Belt. Its economy is bolstered by large medical and education employers supported by impressive charitable contributions from the region’s wealthy families. In addition, the city also boasts a diversified economy with manufacturing, breweries and white-collar employment. And most importantly, it’s home to a burgeoning young and educated workforce. Grand Rapids’ combination of lifestyle, job market and affordability make it a regional draw. Grand Rapids experienced population growth of 41 percent from 2010 to 2017, compared with 22 percent for the Nashville metro area and 19 percent for the Dallas metro area. This growth was aided by a net migration of 31,285 people. …

November 7, 2019

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H&M Set to Open Downtown Detroit Location in Two Weeks

by Kristin Harlow November 6, 2019

DETROIT — H&M is set to open on Thursday, Nov. 21 in Detroit. Spanning approximately 25,000 square feet, the new location at Bedrock-owned 1505 Woodward Ave. will be among 18 other H&M stores throughout the state of Michigan. The fashion retailer will offer women’s, men’s and kids clothing in addition to accessories. Customers in line on opening day will have access to coupons. Approximately 20 employees will work at the store. Sweden-based H&M was the first global fashion company to launch in-store recycling of garments.

November 6, 2019

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New Healthcare Facility Opens at Eastern Michigan University

by Kristin Harlow November 5, 2019

YPSILANTI, MICH. — A new 12,296-square-foot healthcare facility known as the IHA Health Center @ EMU has opened. Situated at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, the health center will provide primary healthcare services to members of the EMU community as well as the community at large. In addition to primary care, the facility will offer women’s health services, urgent care services and an onsite third-party pharmacy operated by Campus Medical Pharmacy. Dr. Lisa Whipple serves as the site medical director for the primary care and gynecology team. The project represents a collaboration between St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor hospital and the university. EMU is also constructing an adjacent facility, the EMU Campus Wellness Center, that is set to open in January 2020. The total cost of the combined facilities is $14 million. EMU is the project owner. IHA is one of the largest multi-specialty groups in Michigan and is a wholly owned subsidiary of St. Joseph Mercy Health System.

November 5, 2019

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Cohen Financial Secures $12M Refinancing for DoubleTree Hotel in Michigan

by Kristin Harlow November 5, 2019

PORT HURON, MICH. — Cohen Financial, a division of SunTrust Bank, has secured a $12 million CMBS loan for the refinancing of a 149-room DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Port Huron, which is located in eastern Michigan along Lake Huron. Cathy Bronkema of Cohen arranged the 10-year, fixed-rate loan, which features a 30-year amortization schedule. JB Real Estate Development Co. was the borrower.

November 5, 2019

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Penske Corp. to Acquire Hulman & Co., Including Indianapolis Motor Speedway

by John Nelson November 5, 2019

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MICH. AND TERRE HAUTE, IND. — Global trucking and logistics firm Penske Corp. has agreed to purchase Hulman & Co., a private company that owns Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the world-famous racetrack that hosts the Indianapolis 500 and Brickyard 400 racing events. The acquisition price was not disclosed. Situated on more than 1,000 acres in Speedway, Ind., the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was built in 1909 and today has a permanent seating capacity exceeding 235,000 people. When infield seating is added, more than 400,000 people can view the various racing events held at the 2.5-mile oval track. According to Hulman, which has owned the venue since 1945, it’s the world’s largest spectator sporting facility. “The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been the centerpiece and the cathedral of motorsports since 1909 and the Hulman-George family has proudly served as the steward of this great institution for more than 70 years,” says Tony George, chairman of Hulman & Co., a family-owned company based in Terre Haute. “Now, we are honored to pass the torch to Roger Penske and Penske Corp. There is no one more capable and qualified than Roger and his organization to lead the sport of IndyCar racing and the Indianapolis …

November 5, 2019

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158-Room Cambria Hotel Under Construction in Detroit

by Kristin Harlow November 4, 2019

DETROIT — Detroit’s first Cambria hotel is under construction in the downtown area. Slated to open in 2020, the six-story, 158-room hotel will be Cambria’s second location in the state of Michigan. Located at 600 W. Lafayette Blvd., the Cambria hotel is part of an adaptive reuse project of the former WWJ Studios. The hotel will feature a rooftop bar with pool, onsite restaurant, meeting space, a fitness center and ballroom. A joint venture between Means Group Inc. and Koucar Management LLC is developing the hotel. The Cambria brand is under the Choice Hotels International Inc. umbrella of hotels. The hotel will anchor a mixed-use project featuring office and retail space. TCF Bank provided $25 million in construction financing for the mixed-use development.

November 4, 2019

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Public-Private Partnership to Develop $300M University of Michigan Research Center in Downtown Detroit

by Alex Tostado October 31, 2019

DETROIT — A public-private partnership has unveiled plans for a $300 million, 190,000-square-foot research and education center in downtown Detroit that the University of Michigan (U-M) will occupy and operate. Kohn Pedersen Fox designed the building that will anchor the 14-acre Detroit Center for Innovation (DCI). The research building is expected to eventually serve 1,000 graduate and senior-level undergraduate students pursuing advanced degrees in a range of high-tech innovation disciplines, including mobility, artificial intelligence, data science, entrepreneurship, sustainability, cybersecurity and financial technology. Construction of the DCI is slated to commence in 2021. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan; Wayne County Executive Warren Evans; Stephen Ross, philanthropist and chairman of Related Cos.; Matt Cullen, CEO of Bedrock; and U-M President Mark Schlissel at the planned construction site on Wednesday to announce development plans. Funding for the project is backed by donations from public and private funders including Ross and Gilbert. Gilbert owns Bedrock, which acquired the land from Wayne County in 2018. The company demolished the half-built Wayne County Jail. For the development of DCI, Bedrock will transfer land ownership to U-M, pending public review by the Wayne County Commission. “This announcement represents an incredible commitment to Detroit by Stephen Ross, Mark Schlissel and Dan Gilbert that will allow us to develop, attract and retain world-class …

October 31, 2019

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Vitality Bowls to Open First Location in Michigan

by Kristin Harlow October 28, 2019

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. — Vitality Bowls is set to open its first location in Michigan. The café, slated to open on Saturday, Nov. 2, is located within the 575,000-square-foot Shops at CenterPoint. Vitality Bowls specializes in acai bowls, including the acai berries and a variety of other superfoods. The restaurant will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There are currently more than 140 Vitality Bowls locations open or in development across the United States. Stonemar Properties owns Shops at CenterPoint.

October 28, 2019

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