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Opus Breaks Ground on 65,000 SF Build-to-Suit for Viking Industrial Painting in Omaha

Kristin Harlow — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:54:44 +0000

OMAHA, NEB. — Opus has broken ground on a 65,000-square-foot build-to-suit facility for Viking Industrial Painting in Omaha. The project, located in Rainwood Industrial Park, will serve as the 25-year-old company’s new headquarters and operations base. Viking Industrial Painting specializes in inspecting, painting and maintaining municipal water towers and maintains six regional offices across the country. Opus is the developer and design-builder on the project. Completion is slated for July 2027.

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Opus Breaks Ground on 272,076 SF Spec Industrial Development in Omaha

Kristin Harlow — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:30:37 +0000

OMAHA, NEB. — Opus has broken ground on Rainwood Industrial, a 272,076-square-foot speculative industrial facility within Rainwood Industrial Park in Omaha. The project will feature a clear height of 32 feet, 29 dock doors, two drive-in doors and 176 vehicle parking spaces. The building will accommodate up to six users. Opus is the developer and design-builder, and SVPA Architects is the architect. Denny Sciscoe of Lund Co. is marketing the project for lease. Completion is slated for April 2027. Rainwood Industrial Park is located less than two miles from I-680, less than 10 miles from I-80 and directly east of a Google data center.

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Greysteel Brokers $15.3M Sale of Apartment Community in South Sioux City, Nebraska

Kristin Harlow — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:29:48 +0000

SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NEB. — Greysteel has brokered the $15.3 million sale of Dakota Pointe, a 143-unit multifamily property in South Sioux City. Built in 1994, the property was fully leased at the time of sale. Units come in one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Greysteel represented the seller. Both the buyer and seller were private investors based in South Dakota.

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National Daycare Franchise to Open 12 New Centers Totaling 120,000 SF in Michigan, Nebraska

Kristin Harlow — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:05:09 +0000

MICHIGAN AND NEBRASKA — National daycare franchise The Learning Experience has unveiled plans to open 12 new centers over the next three years, adding 120,000 square feet. Each location will total up to 10,000 square feet of indoor building space with up to a 5,000-square-foot playground. Each center will employ as many as 30 staff members and certified teachers to serve upwards of 180 children between six weeks and six years of age with daycare and early childhood education. Eight are planned for Michigan, with six in the Detroit area and two in Grand Rapids. The other four are planned for Nebraska, evenly split between the Lincoln and Omaha metro areas. The Learning Experience, which is owned by private equity group Harvest Partners, now maintains 491 centers open and operating. The Florida-based franchise opened 57 new centers in 2025 and 29 so far in 2026, with another 305 currently under development.

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Agemark Acquires, Rebrands Seniors Housing Community in Omaha

Matthew Auchincloss — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:45:52 +0000

OMAHA, NEB. — Agemark Senior Living has acquired Esprit Whispering Ridge, an assisted living and memory care community located in Omaha. Agemark has rebranded the property as The Bellflower at Whispering Ridge. Along with its undisclosed investment partner, Agemark plans to invest approximately $1.3 million in capital improvements at the community. Moving forward, The Bellflower will also offer independent living and “assisted living plus” units. This acquisition brings Agemark’s Omaha portfolio to five communities totaling more than 450 units.

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Marcus & Millichap Negotiates Sale of 113-Room Fairfield Inn & Suites Hotel in Omaha

Kristin Harlow — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:35:24 +0000

OMAHA, NEB. — Marcus & Millichap has negotiated the sale of a 113-room Fairfield Inn & Suites hotel property in downtown Omaha. Adam Lewis is Marcus & Millichap’s Nebraska broker of record. The firm marketed the property on behalf of the seller and procured the buyer, both private investor groups. Fairfield Inn & Suites Omaha Downtown is located within walking distance of Charles Schwab Field, home of the College World Series.

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MMCC Arranges $25.8M in Financing for Omaha Multifamily Property

Kristin Harlow — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:04:05 +0000

OMAHA, NEB. — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) has arranged $25.8 million in financing for the Preserve at Evans Place, a 418-unit multifamily property located at 10505 Evans Plaza in Omaha. Robert Bhat of MMCC arranged the two-year, nonrecourse financing on behalf of a private client. The loan, provided by a regional bank, features a 5.8 percent interest rate and an 80 percent loan-to-value ratio. The property was recently renovated and offers a mix of one- and two-bedroom units. Amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, barbecue area, swimming pool and pet park.

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DLC, DRA Advisors Acquire 640,328 SF Shadow Lake Towne Center in Papillion, Nebraska

Kristin Harlow — Thu, 28 May 2026 13:31:15 +0000

PAPILLION, NEB. — DLC, in joint venture with a fund managed by DRA Advisors, has acquired Shadow Lake Towne Center in Papillion. The transaction marks DLC’s entry into the metro Omaha market. The shopping center totals 640,328 square feet and is 90 percent leased to tenants such as JC Penney, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Burlington, TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, PetSmart, Ross Dress for Less and Ulta. A Hy-Vee grocery store shadow anchors the property.

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Omaha Industrial Market: When Limited Supply Meets High Demand

Kristin Harlow — Thu, 21 May 2026 12:42:00 +0000

By Kevin Stratman, Investors Realty The Omaha industrial market is essentially at full occupancy. Since 2016, the approximately 115 million-square-foot industrial market in Omaha has grown by an average of 3 to 4 million square feet per year. Yet, for a number of reasons, vacancy has consistently hovered around 3 percent. Activity to start 2026 has created a real problem. In just the first quarter of the year, the market transacted over 1.3 million square feet across six properties. As a result, an already constrained vacancy rate is now approaching a critical point. The roots of this issue trace back to 2024. That year, only four speculative construction projects over 100,000 square feet broke ground. For years, Omaha has faced ongoing sewer infrastructure challenges that have limited development in key areas. At the same time, construction costs approached peak levels, and land prices escalated rapidly. This was driven in part by major build-to-suit activity from users such as FedEx and Amazon, as well as large-scale data center developments from Meta and Google, which collectively absorbed thousands of acres of land. Given these conditions, developers made a logical decision to pause after what had been a historic run of construction. That…

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New Development, Backfill Activity Fuel Omaha Retail Market Momentum

Kristin Harlow — Thu, 14 May 2026 12:33:00 +0000

By Mandi Backhaus-Barr, The Lerner Company As they say, when one door closes, another one opens, and the same is true in commercial real estate. In 2025, the Omaha market experienced a plethora of activity, from store closures to quick backfills, and numerous new developments either announced, commenced or completed. Omaha’s market continues to demonstrate strong momentum, showing little sign of slowing down. This strength was reinforced when the metro-area population recently surpassed the 1 million mark, a milestone that appears to carry more weight with retailers than slightly lower population figures. As a result, the market has responded positively, with year-over-year asking rents increasing by 5.4 percent. Despite rapid growth and development across the city, Omaha’s core market fundamentals remain solid. From a retail standpoint, we are seeing retailers continue to test new formats and refine their store footprints, while a recent wave of international brands has begun entering the U.S. market, signaling a new level of global interest and underscoring the growing appeal of well-positioned retail environments. Additionally, the consumer is still spending, just differently. Beauty, footwear and apparel are categories with strong momentum. The trend of mid-tier retailers being squeezed into an increasingly polarized market, where value-focused…

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How Is Music Helping Midwest Cities Find Their Rhythm?

Kristin Harlow — Thu, 07 May 2026 12:20:00 +0000

By Leirion Gaylor Baird, Mayor of Lincoln, Nebraska All roads lead to Lincoln. Located midway between Chicago and Denver, our capital city has long served as a crossroads for touring legends, local artists and fans who pack historic music venues night after night. Our live music scene has grown organically in bars, theaters and alleyways, becoming a defining part of our civic DNA. Now, Lincoln is intentionally amplifying this authentic strength and sound. Through the creation of the Boehmer Street music district, the City of Lincoln, in partnership with the Downtown Lincoln Association and with support from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, is investing in assets that define our unique cultural landscape. This effort advances a longstanding plan to designate a music district as a downtown catalyst. Our vision is to convert underutilized downtown space into active, mixed-use momentum that grows economic opportunity, strengthens quality of life and brings renewed vitality to our urban core. Anchor culture, community The Boehmer Street music district links three major geographic anchors — the University of Nebraska–Lincoln campus, the State Capitol and our iconic main street — to form a walkable corridor. Longstanding, thriving music venues, including the Zoo Bar, The Bourbon Theatre,…

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Lument Provides $21.2M HUD-Insured Loan for Refinancing of Nebraska Senior Living Community

Kristin Harlow — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:31:23 +0000

LINCOLN, NEB. — Lument has provided a $21.2 million HUD/FHA Section 232/223(f) Express Lane loan for the refinancing of Pemberly Place Senior Living, a seniors housing community in Lincoln with 120 units and a licensed capacity for 132. Quintin Harris and Patrick Roan of Lument originated the financing, which features a fixed interest rate and 35-year term. The refinance pays off existing bank debt from a construction loan originated by Lument several years ago. Lument also helped structure a shareholder note to reimburse the borrower for previous capital expenditures. Built in 2017, Pemberly Place Senior Living features assisted living, independent living and memory care options. Locally owned and operated, the community has a partnership with MJ Senior Living, a Nebraska-based management company.

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

Kristin Harlow — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:52:02 +0000

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

Kristin Harlow — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:24:47 +0000

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

Kristin Harlow — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:51:14 +0000

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

Kristin Harlow — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:01:00 +0000

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

Kristin Harlow — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:02:11 +0000

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

Kristin Harlow — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:56:04 +0000

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

Kristin Harlow — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:04:22 +0000

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

Kristin Harlow — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:09:10 +0000

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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