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Opus Breaks Ground on 168,486 SF Spec Industrial Project Near Omaha

by Kristin Harlow

PAPILLION, NEB. — Opus has broken ground on Highway 370 Logistics, a 168,486-square-foot speculative industrial development located near the intersection of I-80 and Highway 370 in Papillion within metro Omaha. The 12-acre site is adjacent to an Amazon distribution hub. The project will feature a clear height of 32 feet, 10 dock doors, two drive-in doors, 115 vehicle parking stalls and 31 trailer parking stalls. Opus is the developer and design-builder, Raker Rhodes Engineering is the structural engineer and SVPA Architects is the architect. David Maenner and Sam Andres of CBRE are marketing the project for lease.

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Cavan to Develop 154-Unit Build-to-Rent Community in Papillion, Nebraska

by Kristin Harlow

PAPILLION, NEB. — Cavan Cos. has closed on the land for the development of The Bungalows at Prairie Hills, a 154-unit build-to-rent community in Papillion. The project marks the company’s third development in metro Omaha. Horizontal construction is expected to begin in May. One-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans will range from 683 to 1,389 square feet. The development will feature 104 detached garages, a clubhouse, fitness center and other shared amenities.

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CBL Properties Acquires Gateway Mall in Lincoln, Nebraska for $43.5M

by Kristin Harlow

LINCOLN, NEB. — CBL Properties has acquired Gateway Mall in Lincoln for $43.5 million from Washington Prime Group. CBL financed the acquisition with a $21 million loan provided by Symetra Life Insurance Co. The five-year loan features a fixed interest rate of 6.46 percent. The property totals roughly 843,000 square feet. Anchor tenants include Dillard’s, JC Penney, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Round 1, H&M, Ulta, Ross Dress for Less, Sierra, Tesla and Total Wine & More. In a separate transaction, CBL has entered into a contract for the sale of an open-air center at an approximately 8 percent capitalization rate. The transaction is expected to generate net proceeds after debt repayment of $25 million and is anticipated to close in April.

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Lied Center for Performing Arts Begins $35M Expansion Project in Lincoln, Nebraska

by Kristin Harlow

LINCOLN, NEB. — The Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln has begun “Building the Future,” a $35 million privately funded addition and renovation to Nebraska’s Performing Arts Center, which is located at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The project will include a new entrance along Q Street as well as enhanced lobbies, a new studio theater and numerous other enhancements. Construction site preparations began in early February following the project’s approval by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. Lied Center performances and programs will continue throughout construction. The project is slated for completion in fall 2027. The Lied Center opened in 1990 and was created with support from the Lied Foundation Trust. The center serves over 200,000 people per year at performance events, conferences and conventions and through its partnership with Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra as the orchestra in residence. The Lied Center’s current venue spaces are dedicated to season performances, rental events and special programs. The new studio theater, totaling 11,150 square feet, will provide space for K-12 and Husker student performances. With space for performances, workshops, arts education classes and rehearsals, the new studio theater will enable independent activities to take place even when a national touring performance …

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Investors Realty Arranges $9M Sale of Brentwood Square Shopping Center in Omaha

by Kristin Harlow

OMAHA, NEB. — Investors Realty Inc. has arranged the sale of Brentwood Square Shopping Center in Omaha for $9 million. Brentwood Square Plaza LLC sold the 224,187-square-foot property to Brentwood I Acquisition LLC. Harbor Freight is the anchor tenant. Ember Grummons and Tim Kerrigan of Investors Realty represented the seller. The transaction also included an 89,359-square-foot land lease.

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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $41.6M Sale of Daycare Center Portfolio in Midwest

by Kristin Harlow

IOWA, MINNESOTA AND NEBRASKA — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $41.6 million sale of the Yellow Brick Road Portfolio, a collection of 18 triple-net-leased early childhood development centers in Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska. Spencer Berkley, Mark Ruble, Chris Lind, Zack House, Jon Ruzicka and Adam Lewis of Marcus & Millichap represented the sellers, Ben Ditzer and Bob Carlson of Triple Net Capital, and procured the buyer, a Florida-based real estate investment trust. The portfolio included a range of lease structures and ownership entities. Two additional assets were sold separately to private buyers prior to the sale of the remaining 18 properties.

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Annex Group Breaks Ground on 156-Unit Affordable Housing Community in Omaha

by Kristin Harlow

OMAHA, NEB. — The Annex Group has broken ground on Central at Columbus Park, a 156-unit affordable housing community in Omaha. The nearly $60 million property will feature one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units for households earning a range of income levels starting at 30 percent of the area median income. Amenities will include a parking garage, community room, computer room, fitness room, storm shelter and bike storage. Project partners include BVH Architecture, Lange Structural Group, Engineering Technologies Inc., REGA Engineering, Terracon, RMD Group, Wells Fargo, NP Dodge, Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA), Front Porch Investments and the City of Omaha. Wells Fargo provided more than $24 million in federal equity, and the bank’s debt team served as construction lender and senior permanent lender, contributing over $42 million and $24 million, respectively. NIFA allocated 4 percent tax credits and issued $28 million in tax-exempt bonds. The City of Omaha issued tax-exempt bonds and awarded a 20-year tax-increment financing package, which is intended to offset property taxes throughout the compliance period. Front Porch Investments and the State of Nebraska, Department of Economic Development Housing Trust Fund provided soft funding, contributing $3 million and $1.8 million in proceeds, respectively. The project marks …

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Investors Realty Brokers $8.3M Sale of Old Mill Business Campus in Omaha

by Kristin Harlow

OMAHA, NEB. — Investors Realty Inc. has brokered the sale of Old Mill Business Campus in Omaha for $8.3 million. Located just off the West Dodge Road and I-680 interchange, the 66,273-square-foot, multi-tenant flex building was fully occupied at the time of sale. Ember Grummons and JP Raynor of Investors represented the seller, NewStreet Properties. Nick Suarez of Newmark Zimmer represented the buyer, K.C. Residence LLC.

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Federal Realty Acquires Village Pointe Shopping Center in Omaha for $153.3M

by John Nelson

OMAHA, NEB. — Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE: FRT) has acquired Village Pointe, a 453,000-square-foot, open-air shopping center in Omaha. The retail REIT purchased the property from the undisclosed seller for $153.3 million. “Village Pointe checks the key boxes for us: affluent demographics and growing population, clear unmet retail demand, proven retailer success in the location and a truly dominant asset,” says Don Wood, president and CEO of Federal Realty. Situated on Omaha’s west side on West Dodge Road, Village Pointe draws nearly 6 million annual visits and serves a trade area of over half a million people, with visits averaging one hour in duration. The center was 96 percent leased at the time of sale to national and premium lifestyle retailers — including Apple, lululemon, Sephora, Coach, Bentley, Nordstrom Rack, Madewell — many of which are exclusive to the market. Scheel’s, a large-scale sporting goods retailer, shadow-anchors Village Pointe. Other tenants include Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, North Italia, DSW, Best Buy, Old Navy, Warby Parker, Urban Outfitters and Marcus Village Pointe Cinema. Federal Realty has noted the value-add opportunity at Village Pointe via elevating the tenant mix and enhancing merchandising. Founded in 1962, Federal Realty Investment Trust is based in North …

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Mid-America Arranges Sale of 214,029 SF Shopping Center in Lincoln, Nebraska

by Kristin Harlow

LINCOLN, NEB. — Mid-America Real Estate Corp. has arranged the sale of East Park Plaza, a 214,029-square-foot shopping center in Lincoln. Anchored by Russ’s Market, the property is also home to Marcus Theatres and Famous Footwear. Rick Drogosz and Patrick Corrigan of Mid-America represented the seller, Starwood Property Trust. Broad Reach Retail Partners was the buyer.

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