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Why Invest in Midwest Multifamily in 2025?

by Kristin Harlow

By Lee Kiser, Kiser Group Multifamily real estate investment in the Midwest in 2025 presents a compelling opportunity, driven by strong fundamentals, favorable market dynamics and emerging trends. Here’s an overview of the key trends and outlook. Strong rent growth Midwestern cities are experiencing some of the fastest rent increases in the nation. Cleveland leads with a 5.1 percent year-over-year rent growth, while other metros like Chicago, Kansas City and Detroit rank among the top 10 for rent gains, outperforming the national average. This surge is attributed to steady demand and limited new supply, allowing landlords to continue raising rents.  Much of the rent growth is due to declining construction activity. Nationally, multifamily construction is expected to decline by 11 percent in 2025, with completions projected to fall to 317,000 units. The Midwest has a significantly smaller pipeline than the national statistics, with only 3.4 percent of inventory currently under construction versus 6 percent nationally. Workforce housing stock The Midwest is recognized for its affordability, with monthly multifamily rents averaging $1,405, which is lower than the national average of $1,823 and more than 10 percent less than the Sun Belt average. Midwest transaction velocity is shifting toward Class B and …

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Inspired by Somerset Development Breaks Ground on Phase II of Bell Works Chicagoland

by Kristin Harlow

HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILL. — Inspired by Somerset Development has broken ground on the West Side of Bell Works Chicagoland, marking the second phase of transformation of the former AT&T campus in Hoffman Estates into a “metroburb” with office, retail, dining and hospitality space. As the East Side of the project nears 95 percent occupancy, the West Side will bring more than 500,000 square feet of new space. The redeveloped West Side will include 430,000 square feet of traditional office space with approximately 35,000 square feet dedicated to fully furnished “Ready-to-Wear” suites for flexible short- and long-term leases, as well as 70,000 square feet of retail space. Completion is slated for the third quarter of 2026. Wight & Co. is the architect and npz studio+ is designing interiors. At the core of the West Side is its atrium, serving as a “Main Street” lined with storefronts, eateries and community gathering space. A skylight runs the length of the corridor, providing natural light. In tandem with the groundbreaking is the opening of Bell Market, a new culinary destination offering a selection of food-and-beverage options alongside a hub for weekly entertainment and private gatherings. The concept first debuted at Bell Works New Jersey.

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Mia Rose Holdings Underway on Development of 190-Unit Luxury Apartment Complex in Metro St. Louis

by Kristin Harlow

DARDENNE PRAIRIE, MO. — Mia Rose Holdings is underway on the development of Prairie Encore, a 190-unit luxury apartment complex in the St. Louis suburb of Dardenne Prairie. General contractor MBG is building the project, which is slated for Phase I completion this fall. The development, which will also feature Sugarfire, Macadoodles and Starbucks, comes on the heels of the debut of The Prairie Luxury Apartments in 2023. Mia Rose and MBG also built that property. Between the two projects, Mia Rose is investing $150 million in the Dardenne Prairie community. Prairie Encore features a figure-eight building design with two separate courtyards. A 3,310-square-foot lobby connects to a leasing office, coffee bar, kitchen bar, fitness center and other common spaces. Units will come in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. A 669-square-foot coworking suite will be housed on the second floor. Additional amenities will include a dog park, gathering spaces, a pool and turf areas with barbecue grills. Community gathering spaces as well as sand volleyball and pickleball will be within walking distance at Sugarfire. Prairie Encore marks the sixth luxury community for MBG in St. Charles County since 2023, encompassing 1,068 units.

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KSI Auto Parts Signs 100,456 SF Industrial Lease in Romulus, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow

ROMULUS, MICH. — KSI Auto Parts has signed a lease for the entire 100,456 square feet of Building A within Airport Corporate Center in Romulus. Opus owns the development. KSI, a distributor of aftermarket collision automotive parts, maintains a small shipping center in the Detroit area. The Romulus facility marks the tenant’s first full inventory distribution center in the area. Airport Corporate Center is located one mile from I-94, three miles from the Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport and 20 miles from downtown Detroit. Building B remains available for lease and totals 170,088 square feet. Opus served as the developer, design-builder, architect and structural engineer on the project.

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Argus Arranges $7.4M Sale of Self-Storage Facility in West Lafayette, Indiana

by Kristin Harlow

WEST LAFAYETTE, IND. — Argus Self Storage Advisors has arranged the sale of an Extra Space Storage facility in West Lafayette for $7.4 million. Located at 2575 Cumberland Ave., the property features 56,950 net rentable square feet. The transaction included expansion land for an additional 30,000 square feet. Rob Schick of Argus represented the undisclosed seller. The asset was 94 percent leased at the time of sale.

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Essex Realty Group Brokers $5.8M Sale of Apartment Property in Grayslake, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

GRAYSLAKE, ILL. — Essex Realty Group LLC has brokered the $5.8 million sale of Glen Street Apartments in Grayslake, about 50 miles north of downtown Chicago. Built in 1984 and located on Glen Street, the asset consists of 40 units. Current ownership has recently made significant capital improvements, including a new parking lot and a full concrete catwalk replacement. Brian Karmowski of Essex represented the undisclosed buyer.

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Walmart to Open 300,000 SF Beef Facility in Olathe, Kansas

by Kristin Harlow

OLATHE, KAN. — Walmart will open its first owned and operated case-ready beef facility in Olathe on Friday, June 27. The Arkansas-based retailer says the 300,000-square-foot project will bring quality beef to customers in the Midwest while creating more resiliency in its supply chain, following its 2022 equity investment in Sustainable Beef LLC. The facility will create more than 600 jobs and will handle packaging and distribution of Angus cuts sourced directly from Sustainable Beef LLC to stores across the Midwest. During a grand opening celebration, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation will present $90,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations in the community. With fiscal year 2025 revenue of $681 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide at its more than 10,750 stores. The retailer has pledged to invest $350 billion in U.S.-made products by 2031.

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SRM, Pearlmark Acquire Fully Leased Data Center in Arlington Heights, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL. — SRM Cos. and Pearlmark have acquired a data center and flex industrial facility located at 545 E. Algonquin Road in the Chicago suburb of Arlington Heights. The transaction marks SRM’s first acquisition in the Chicago market. The property is fully leased to two tenants and features robust power and infrastructure. According to a release, the buyers plan to maintain and enhance the facility’s long-term value through proactive asset management and continued investment. Wintrust Commercial Real Estate provided acquisition financing.

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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $6.3M Sale of Multifamily Portfolio in Hudson, Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow

HUDSON, WIS. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $6.3 million sale of a 38-unit multifamily portfolio in Hudson, about 30 miles east of Minneapolis. The portfolio consists of 34 two-bedroom units and four one-bedroom units, with assigned garages for 10 residents. Scott Anderson of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a Wisconsin-based investment group, and procured the buyer, a Wisconsin-based syndication. The City of Hudson continues to command the highest rents in western Wisconsin due to its proximity to the Twin Cities and its favorable cost-to-value position compared with the Minnesota side of the border, according to Anderson.

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Kraus-Anderson Completes $3.3M Physical Therapy Clinic for Sanford Health in Bemidji, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow

BEMIDJI, MINN. — Kraus-Anderson has completed a $3.3 million physical therapy clinic for Sanford Health in Bemidji, a city in northern Minnesota. The 23,000-square-foot project involved the conversion of an existing call center into a fully equipped clinic with dedicated areas for rehabilitation and wellness. Designed by EAPC Architects Engineers, the facility features semi-private treatment rooms for individualized patient care; sensory and pediatric gyms designed for child-focused therapy and rehabilitation; an adult fitness area equipped for strength-building and mobility improvement; and a specialized cardio gym to enhance patient care and recovery. The project also includes physical therapy treatment and neuro therapy spaces, office workspaces and support staff areas. Exterior improvements will include a new playground and redesigned employee entrance.

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