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Gantry Arranges $39.5M Permanent Loan for Apartment Complex in Woodbury, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow June 9, 2026

WOODBURY, MINN. — Gantry has arranged a $39.5 million permanent loan as construction takeout financing for the Edison at Woodbury, an apartment complex located in the Twin Cities suburb of Woodbury. The property features 207 units spread across a podium-style, mid-rise apartment building, satellite townhomes and carriage houses with attached parking garages. Floor plans range from one- to three-bedroom units, and all units contain in-unit washer and dryers, walk-in closets, patios and stainless steel appliances. Amenities include a fitness center, pool and clubhouse facilities. Joe Monteleone and Bonnie Monteleone of Gantry arranged the 10-year, fixed-rate Freddie Mac loan, which features five years of interest-only payments that transitions to 35-year amortization.

June 9, 2026

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Cinnaire Closes $307M LIHTC Equity Fund for 2,259 Affordable Housing Units Across 10 States

by Kristin Harlow June 8, 2026

LANSING, MICH. — Lansing-based Cinnaire has closed a $307 million Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity fund, Fund for Housing LP 45, which will finance the creation and preservation of 2,259 affordable housing units across 27 properties in 10 states. Fund 45 will support multifamily development in Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin. Specific projects include 3rd Avenue Flats in Dilworth, Minn., and The Argus Apartments in Verona, Wis. A new-construction development, 3rd Avenue Flats will bring 44 affordable housing units, five of which will be reserved for people with disabilities and four of which will be designated for households experiencing high-priority homelessness. The developer, Commonwealth Holdings IV, will partner with Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership to provide access to the state’s community coordinated entry system CARES, which provides access to all homeless housing programs as well as emergency resources to prevent households from falling into homelessness. The Argus Apartments is also a new development that will provide 60 affordable housing units, including nine reserved for individuals with developmental, physical or mental disabilities. Social services provider Lutheran Social Services will provide onsite services to the nine Permanent Supportive Housing units. The project developers are …

June 8, 2026

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Upland Arranges Sales of Chipotle, Starbucks Properties in Andover, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow June 8, 2026

ANDOVER, MINN. — Upland Real Estate Group has arranged the sales of newly constructed Chipotle and Starbucks single-tenant net-lease properties within Clocktower Commons in Andover, a northwest suburb of the Twin Cities. Deb Vannelli, Keith Sturm and Amanda Leathers of Upland represented the buyers, which completed 1031 exchanges. Both tenants operate under corporate, long-term leases with drive-thru service. The properties are situated on a 2-acre parcel at the intersection of Hanson and Crosstown boulevards.

June 8, 2026

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JLL Brokers $50.5M Sale of Industrial Portfolio in Metro Minneapolis, Milwaukee

by Kristin Harlow June 4, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS AND MILWAUKEE — JLL Capital Markets has brokered the $50.5 million sale and secured acquisition financing for the Midwest Distribution Portfolio, a collection of four industrial properties totaling 608,316 square feet across the Minneapolis and Milwaukee metro areas. The fully occupied portfolio includes a 265,516-square-foot distribution center in Lino Lakes, Minn., two buildings totaling 141,750 square feet in Pewaukee, Wis., and a 201,050-square-foot complex in Milwaukee adjacent to the airport. The properties are home to nine tenants across sectors such as merchant wholesalers, apparel, motor freight distribution and air freight services. The facilities feature clear heights ranging from 22 to 30 feet with more than 70 loading positions. Colin Ryan, David Berglund and Ed Halaburt of JLL, along with Tom Shepherd of Colliers represented the seller, Biynah Industrial Partners. Matthew Schoenfeldt and Lucas Borges of JLL arranged the financing.

June 4, 2026

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Kraus-Anderson Builds $18.8M Fire Station in Otsego, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow June 3, 2026

OTSEGO, MINN. — Kraus-Anderson has completed a new $18.8 million fire station for the City of Otsego in metro Twin Cities. Designed by Wold Architects and Engineers, the 35,000-square-foot station features a central location for rapid response and community-centered spaces for educational events and engagement activities. The project includes large apparatus bays, gear storage and well-planned workflows for quick mobilization. Living quarters accommodate 24-hour staff. Dedicated training areas include new classrooms and spaces that allow firefighters to refine skills and host community safety programs such as CPR training and workshops. The project incorporates eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient lighting and water-saving fixtures. Construction began in June 2025.

June 3, 2026

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Harbor Group, Garrett Cos., Telis Group Receive $351M Refinancing for Multifamily Portfolio

by Hayden Spiess May 28, 2026

NORFOLK, VA. — Affiliates of Harbor Group International, in partnership with The Garrett Cos. and Telis Group, have received a $351 million loan for the refinancing of an eight-property multifamily portfolio across four states. ACRE, a vertically integrated real estate fund manager, provided the financing. Totaling 1,573 units, the portfolio is located in Arizona, Colorado, Indiana and Minnesota, with properties in the Denver, Colorado Springs, Phoenix, Indianapolis and Minneapolis metropolitan areas. The communities included in the portfolio were developed between 2024 and 2026 and are part of a larger, 11-property portfolio that was refinanced by the borrowers in January 2025. Aaron Appel, Jonathan Schwartz, Keith Kurland, Adam Schwartz, Dustin Stolly, Sean Rimer, Michael Ianno, Nicholas Gillhooley, Craig West, Kevin Walsh and Holden Barry of Walker & Dunlop Capital Markets secured the loan on behalf of the borrowers. “This refinancing represents another important milestone for the portfolio and highlights the collaborative approach among all parties involved,” says Eric Garrett, CEO of The Garrett Cos. “We continue to see strong operating performance across the assets and remain confident in the long-term fundamentals supporting these markets.” Headquartered in Norfolk, Va., Harbor Group International is a privately owned global real estate investment and management …

May 28, 2026

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Northmarq Provides $13.5M Refinancing for Two Multifamily Properties in Metro Twin Cities

by Kristin Harlow May 21, 2026

MAPLEWOOD, MINN. — Northmarq has provided a $13.5 million Fannie Mae DUS loan for the refinancing of Sherwood Glen and Keller Flats in Maplewood. The two garden-style multifamily properties total 165 units. Built in 1964 and 1966, Sherwood Glen and Keller Flats operate as naturally occurring affordable housing. All units are reserved for residents earning 60 percent or less of the area median income. Since acquiring the assets in 2021, Kentaurus Capital has invested in roof replacements, exterior upgrades, parking lot improvements and common area enhancements. Lucas Goring and Logan McCarthy of Northmarq originated the five-year loan on behalf of Kentaurus.

May 21, 2026

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Four Retailers Open at 1.1 MSF Rosedale Center in Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow May 15, 2026

ROSEVILLE, MINN. — In April, Swavorski opened a 1,051-square-foot store and PacSun opened its newly remodeled 3,995-square-foot store at Rosedale Center, a 1.1 million-square-foot shopping mall in Roseville within metro Twin Cities. Later this month, Hammer Made will open its 576-square-foot store. Lastly, Abercrombie & Fitch will debut a 5,500-square-foot space this summer. Tenants that opened at the property in 2025 include Kendra Scott, J.Crew Factory, Johnston & Murphy, Lolli & Pops, Paris Baguette and BRKThrough. Lane Walsh and Holly Rome of JLL lead the leasing efforts at Rosedale Center.

May 15, 2026

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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $5.1M Sale of Falcon View Apartments Near St. Paul

by Kristin Harlow May 11, 2026

FALCON HEIGHTS, MINN. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $5.1 million sale of Falcon View Apartments, a 36-unit multifamily property in Falcon Heights near the University of Minnesota’s St. Paul campus. Built in 1968, the asset consists of two 18-unit buildings with a mix of floor plans totaling 36,768 rentable square feet. Michael Jacobs, Abe Roberts and Tommy Hartwell of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a local ownership group. The property sold to a 1031 exchange buyer.

May 11, 2026

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Pottery Barn to Open 12,500 SF Store at Rosedale Center in Metro Twin Cities

by Kristin Harlow April 30, 2026

ROSEVILLE, MINN. — Pottery Barn has signed a 12,500-square-foot lease to open at Rosedale Center, a 1.1 million-square-foot shopping mall in Roseville. The home furnishings retailer will occupy an exterior space and is slated to open in the third quarter of 2027. Holly Rome of JLL leads the leasing efforts for Rosedale Center and secured the lease with Pottery Barn, which is a member of the Williams-Sonoma Inc. portfolio of brands.

April 30, 2026

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