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Nerdery Signs 65,000 SF Office Lease in Edina, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow August 10, 2020

EDINA, MINN. — Nerdery has signed a 65,000-square-foot office lease at 7700 France Ave. in Edina, just south of Minneapolis. Nerdery is a digital business consulting firm focused on product and service development. Jim Damiani, Ryan Bohrer, Andrew Commers and Maura Carland of Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) represented the tenant in the lease transaction. Bloomington, Minn.-based Frauenshuh owns the property. Nerdery is slated to relocate from Bloomington to its built-out space in Edina in September. Minneapolis-based Studio KKChong designed the new office, which features an internal staircase, reception area with coffee bar and a rooftop patio. Nerdery’s lease is the largest office lease year to date in the Minneapolis market, according to NKF.

August 10, 2020

Acquisitions Midwest Minnesota Retail

Hanley Investment Group Arranges $3.4M Sale of Two-Tenant Retail Building in Metro Twin Cities

by Kristin Harlow August 5, 2020

FOREST LAKE, MINN. — Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors has arranged the sale of a new two-tenant retail building in Forest Lake within metro Twin Cities for $3.4 million. The 6,812-square-foot property is home to Chipotle and Southwest Dental Care, which is part of the Heartland Dental network. Jeff Lefko and Bill Asher of Hanley represented the seller, Glenborough LLC, a California-based private real estate investment management company. Deborah Vannelli, Keith Sturm and Amanda Leathers of Upland Real Estate Group represented the buyer, a Duluth, Minn.-based private investor completing a 1031 exchange.

August 5, 2020

Loans Midwest Minnesota Office

JLL Arranges $26.6M Loan for Acquisition of Suburban Minneapolis Office Campus

by Kristin Harlow August 3, 2020

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged a $26.6 million loan for the acquisition of UnitedHealth Group’s Optum Campus in Eden Prairie, a suburb of Minneapolis. The fully leased office property spans 473,325 square feet and is located on Technology Drive. Completed in 2001, the mid-rise complex comprises three buildings. Amenities include a cafeteria, fitness center, auditorium and covered parking. Doug Opalka, Chris McColpin and Alastair Barnes of JLL arranged the 10-year, fixed-rate loan on behalf of the buyer, Virtus Real Estate Capital. A CMBS lender provided the loan.

August 3, 2020

Acquisitions Midwest Minnesota NAI Retail

NAI Legacy, Restoration Hardware Complete $25.5M Sale-Leaseback Transaction in Edina, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow August 3, 2020

EDINA, MINN. — NAI Legacy has acquired the RH | Minneapolis – Gallery property in Edina for $25.5 million. In conjunction with the sale, Restoration Hardware leased back the property on a 20-year absolute net lease. Opened in September 2019, the store spans 58,000 square feet across three levels. A rooftop restaurant is housed on the third floor. A Delaware statutory trust controlled by NAI Legacy, and known as 6801 France DST, was used to acquire the asset. Edina-based Tradition Capital Bank provided mortgage financing. A Delaware statutory trust is an ownership model through a separate legal entity that allows co-investment among sponsors and investors.

August 3, 2020

Development Midwest Minnesota Multifamily

175-Unit Luxury Apartment Community, The Asher, to Open in Minneapolis This Fall

by Kristin Harlow July 30, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS — The Asher, a 175-unit luxury apartment community in Minneapolis, is slated to open in October. Situated at 1125 Lagoon Ave., the property will offer studio, one- and two-bedroom units. Amenities will include a pool, rooftop deck, fitness center, clubroom, bike lounge and coworking stations. Reuter Walton Development and Northwestern Mutual are the project partners. Village Green will serve as property manager. Residents can currently earn two months of free rent on select apartments. Monthly rents start at $995.

July 30, 2020

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Greystone Provides $30.8M Freddie Mac Loan for Expansion of Affordable Housing Property Near Minneapolis

by Kristin Harlow July 28, 2020

BLOOMINGTON, MINN. — Greystone has provided a $30.8 million Freddie Mac loan for the refinancing and expansion of Village Club in Bloomington, about 10 miles south of Minneapolis. The loan, in combination with other capital sources, will be used to construct 172 new apartment units on land adjacent to the existing complex. Two new buildings will offer three- and four-bedroom floor plans and will be known as SoLo Apartments. Construction is slated to begin in August. Kyle Jemtrud of Greystone originated the loan on behalf of the borrower, Aeon. The 18-year loan features a fixed rate and a 40-year amortization. The existing 306 units at Village Club serve mixed-income residents, with more than half of the units restricted to residents who earn at or below 60 percent of the area median income (AMI). The remaining units are at or below 80 percent of the AMI. Two-thirds of the new units at SoLo will be affordable at or below 60 percent of the AMI and one-third will be at or below 80 percent AMI.

July 28, 2020

Development Midwest Minnesota Multifamily

Stahl Completes Renovation of 39-Story Apartment Tower in Minneapolis

by Kristin Harlow July 28, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS — Stahl has completed a renovation of The Carlyle in the historic Mill District of Minneapolis. Stahl remodeled all common areas, including the addition of a new club room, the expansion of the fitness area and a new studio for yoga and other classes. The 249 units received upgraded finishes and technology. ESG Architects served as architect for the project that began in September 2019. The Carlyle was originally built in 2007.

July 28, 2020

Acquisitions Midwest Minnesota Retail

Hanley Investment Group Arranges $3M Sale of Aldi-Occupied Property in Metro Minneapolis

by Kristin Harlow July 23, 2020

CHASKA, MINN. — Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors has arranged the $3 million sale of a 23,201-square-foot property occupied by Aldi in Chaska, a southwest suburb of Minneapolis. The single-tenant building is located at 110 Hazeltine Blvd., adjacent to the Hazeltine National Golf Club. Jeff Lefko and Bill Asher of Hanley represented the seller and developer, TOLD Development Co. A Santa Barbara, Calif.-based private investor purchased the asset.

July 23, 2020

Development Healthcare Midwest Minnesota

Kraus-Anderson Completes $17.5M Expansion to Hutchinson Health Facility in Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow July 20, 2020

HUTCHINSON, MINN. — Kraus-Anderson has completed the construction of a 17,000-square-foot expansion for the Hutchinson Health facility in Hutchinson, about 60 miles west of Minneapolis. The $17.5 million project included 18 new medical, surgical and intensive care patient rooms. Wold Architects and Engineers designed the expansion. Hutchinson Health, classified as a Level 4 trauma center, offers a wide range of care from clinic services and outpatient procedures to inpatient care.

July 20, 2020

Loans Midwest Minnesota Multifamily

Greystone Provides $10.5M Refinancing for Multifamily Property in Mankato, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow July 17, 2020

MANKATO, MINN. — Greystone has provided a $10.5 million Fannie Mae loan for the refinancing of River Bluff Apartments in Mankato. The 150-unit multifamily property is situated roughly 80 miles southwest of downtown Minneapolis. Monthly rents start at $850. The borrower, Mankato MAHC LLC, acquired the property in 2017. Kyle Jemtrud of Greystone originated the 12-year, fixed-rate loan, which features a 30-year amortization and four years of interest-only payments.

July 17, 2020

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