BERKELEY, MO. — BridgeCore Capital Inc. has provided a $1.8 million loan for the refinancing of a 44-unit, two-story multifamily property in Berkeley, a northwest suburb of St. Louis. The asset was built in 1957. The borrower was experiencing multiple technical defaults resulting from complexities with the existing agency lender. BridgeCore coordinated directly with the mortgage advisory team and title company to close the transaction within the expedited timeframe. BridgeCore also solved a number of unexpected ancillary issues that arose during the due diligence and closing process, including removal of one of the guarantors, adjusting the insurance coverage period at loan commencement and restructuring an entity certification into a written consent.
By Anné Erickson, JLL Kansas City’s appeal is catching the attention of companies looking for more than just square footage. From corporate relocations like Fiserv and expansions by Propio Language Services, to a deep talent pool, business-friendly environment and central location, the metro is emerging as a strategic choice for growth. These factors are fueling activity in a market already defined by stable fundamentals, headline lease transactions and a strong flight-to-quality trend. While the overall vacancy rate remained at 20.2 percent according to JLL’s Q2 2025 Kansas City Office Market Dynamics report, the quarter delivered 192,000 square feet of positive net absorption, reversing early-year declines. Average asking rents held steady at $22.98 per square foot, signaling stability despite the competitive environment. For tenants seeking to secure best-in-class space, and investors targeting properties with long-term upside, Kansas City is increasingly worth a closer look. Flight to quality One of the clearest shifts in recent quarters has been the move toward high-quality, well-located buildings that can support hybrid work, collaboration and tenant amenities. After several years of shorter lease terms and cautious decision-making, companies are now committing to space that reflects their long-term workplace strategies. This was evident in several major second-quarter …
KANSAS CITY, MO. — Berkadia has arranged the sale of Ashton Court, a 41-unit multifamily property built in 1960, and Ashton Place, a 37-unit community constructed in 1961, in Kansas City. Michael Spero, Niko Vrentas and Simon Rodewald of Berkadia represented the seller, Shawnee, Kan.-based Landmark Realty. Kansas City-based G1 Real Estate was the buyer. Additionally, the Berkadia team negotiated the sale of The Marseilles Apartments, a 28-unit property in Fairway, Kan. A private Missouri-based partnership sold the asset to Northfield, Ill.-based QMR Partners LLC. Built in 1971, the community offers a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom units as well as a swimming pool and structured parking garage.
KANSAS CITY, MO. — Gilmore & Bell PC, a public finance law firm, has renewed its office headquarters lease for approximately 18,000 square feet within the 2405 Grand Boulevard Building at Crown Center in Kansas City. Michael VanBuskirk, Richard Chamberlain and Raegen Kersey of Newmark Zimmer provided real estate consulting services and represented Gilmore Bell in the lease negotiations. GastingerWalker& is providing architectural and interior design services for the remodel of the entire 11th floor. The 14-story office tower totals 245,000 square feet.
CHICAGO AND KANSAS CITY, MO. — MAG Capital Partners has purchased two food-grade production facilities via a sale-leaseback in metro Chicago and Kansas City. The seller was a provider of ingredients for food, pet and personal care segments. The portfolio comprises 165,000 square feet of manufacturing, warehousing and R&D space on 33 acres.
KANSAS CITY, MO. — EHP Capital and Aspen Funds have purchased Hunters Glen Apartments in Kansas City for $27 million. The partnership will launch a comprehensive renovation plan to modernize interiors and upgrade amenities at the 253-unit multifamily community. The property was built in 1975 and includes studio through three-bedroom floor plans ranging from 506 to 1,127 square feet, according to Apartments.com.
VALLEY PARK, MO. — Gantry has arranged a $32.4 million permanent loan to refinance construction debt for 44 West Luxury Living in the St. Louis suburb of Valley Park. Mia Rose Holdings is the developer and owner of the 204-unit, garden-style apartment community. Comprised of five buildings and a clubhouse, the property was completed in 2024. In addition to the clubhouse, amenities include a heated pool and sundeck, outdoor grill area and fitness center. Joe Monteleone and Bonnie Monteleone of Gantry represented the borrower, a private real estate investor. An institutional direct lender provided the five-year, fixed-rate loan.
MOSCOW MILLS, MO. — Contegra Construction has completed a 120,000-square-foot manufacturing facility for Elite Tool in Moscow Mills, a northern suburb of St. Louis. The project replaces the company’s 70,000-square-foot manufacturing operation. The $20 million expansion is expected to create 30 new jobs. Located at 609 Tropicana Village Drive, the property features a 110,000-square-foot manufacturing zone, 8,000-square-foot office and 2,000 square feet of mezzanine storage. The facility includes various power and mechanical infrastructure as well as three dock doors, an oversized drive-in door and parking for 90 vehicles. Elite Tool is a lean contract manufacturer for the aerospace, commercial and defense industries.
KANSAS CITY, MO. — Conexon, a Kansas City-based provider of high-speed internet for rural communities, is moving its headquarters to a new 48,827-square-foot office at Stanton Road Capital’s 2323 Grand Boulevard in Kansas City. The company was previously headquartered at nearby 2001 Grand Boulevard, also known as the Firestone Building. Conexon will take over the entire fourth and a portion of the third floor at 2323 Grand. Located in the heart of downtown, the office building sits at the intersection of the Crossroads Arts District and Crown Center, directly across from Union Station and the new RideKC streetcar station. In addition to Conexon, Lathrop GPM recently announced an upcoming relocation of its headquarters to 2323 Grand. Existing tenants Glass Lewis and Brown & Ruprecht have inked lease renewals in the past quarter. Grand Coffee Co. opened a new location within the building. In total, the property has received 110,414 square feet of new leases and renewals in 2025. The owner has invested in the building’s amenities, including a conference center, updated gym, employee lounge and dining areas. The 320,976-square-foot, 11-story building offers onsite parking, flexible floor plates and spec suites. Stanton Road Capital acquired the property in late 2017. Travis …
ST. LOUIS — McCarthy Building Cos. Inc. has completed the Midwestern Laboratory, an 84,000-square-foot project for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service in St. Louis. Hoefer Welker designed the single-story facility. Located near the University of Missouri – St. Louis campus, the project includes microbiology and chemistry labs, a processing center, large receiving area and adjacent sample prep laboratory, as well as administrative offices. The facility will coordinate and conduct laboratory services in support of the agency’s farm-to-table strategies for food safety in meat, poultry, fish and egg products. The lab will house approximately 60 employees across three branches — administration, chemistry and microbiology. In alignment with the General Services Administration’s (GSA) mission to procure space for federal agencies, GSA executed a 20-year lease with US Federal Properties for a total contract value of $115.5 million. Construction began in May 2023.