KANSAS CITY, MO. — Arbor Realty Trust Inc. has provided a $16 million Freddie Mac loan for the refinancing of Lakeview Terrace in Kansas City. The 541-unit manufactured housing community is located just north of the Missouri River. Built in 1970, the community features newly renovated mobile homes in addition to a clubhouse, basketball court, playground and two swimming pools. Jason Scott of Arbor originated the 10-year loan. The undisclosed borrower acquired the property in 2015.
WAUKEGAN, ILL. — Bridge Development Partners LLC has unveiled plans to develop Bridge Point North Phase II, which consists of three industrial buildings totaling 926,947 square feet in Waukegan. Completion is slated for the end of this year. One of the buildings is nearly 60 percent pre-leased to Bolke-Miller Co., a contract packager headquartered in Waukegan. Bridge Point North is a 225-acre business park owned by a joint venture that includes Bridge Development Group, Banner Oak Capital Partners LP, Globe Corporate, Wanxiang America Real Estate Group and an undisclosed institutional investor. Whit Heitman, Sam Badger, Jared Paff and Brad Weiner of CBRE have been named as the leasing representatives for Bridge Point North.
WHEELING, ILL. — The Lynmark Group has broken ground on the retail portion of Wheeling Town Center, including anchor tenant CMX Cinemas, City Works Eatery and Pour House and Starbucks. The developer has also unveiled new tenants such as Mia’s Cantina and 312 Nails & Spa. The 100,000-square-foot commercial plaza is set to open in early 2019. Mexican grill and tequila bar Mia’s Cantina will occupy 4,000 square feet, while 312 Nails & Spa will occupy 2,500 square feet. Wheeling Town Center is a mixed-use development featuring a 300-unit luxury apartment building in addition to retail space.
CHICAGO — Medici Living Group is opening QUARTERS in Chicago’s Fulton Market this month. The co-living concept will feature 75 apartment units, with 175 bedrooms known as “quarters.” Floor plans range from studios to five-bedroom units with a communal kitchen and bathrooms. The property also includes a common kitchen, outdoor lounge and rooftop deck. Co-living is aimed at young professionals, entrepreneurs and millennials because it provides all-inclusive housing. Each quarter is fully furnished with appliances and even mattresses, sheets and pillows. Leases are available for as little as three months. Medici has previously opened QUARTERS in Germany and New York City. Locally based Caton Commercial Real Estate Group assisted Medici with bringing the concept to Chicago.
MANCHESTER, MO. — Kimco Realty Corp. has sold an 89,305-square-foot retail building occupied by Kohl’s in Manchester, a suburb of St. Louis, for $8.6 million. Kohl’s has occupied the property since 1998 and recently executed a 10-year lease extension. The single-tenant building is situated on 9.5 acres at 14425 Andersohn Drive. Marc Mandel, Steve Schrenk and Danny Kaufman of HFF represented Kimco in the sale. The buyer was not disclosed.
MINNEAPOLIS — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $1.4 million sale of Colfax Avenue in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis. The 12-unit apartment building is located at 2500 Colfax Ave. Built in 1967, the property features nine one-bedroom units and three studios. Mox Gunderson, Dan Linnell, Josh Talberg and Abe Roberts of Marcus & Millichap brokered the transaction. Both the buyer and the seller were private investors.
MICHIGAN — Northern Diamond Management has signed an agreement with Smoothie King to develop 50 locations to be occupied by Smoothie King in Michigan. The firm plans to open three of those locations by the end of this year. Smoothie King expects to open 150 new locations in 2018, the most it has ever opened in the United States in a single year, according to Smoothie King Franchises Inc. There are currently more than 900 Smothie King locations worldwide. Northern Diamond Management is a Brighton, Mich.-based limited liability company.
EAST LANSING, MICH. — Arbor Realty Trust Inc. has provided a $13 million HUD-insured loan for the refinancing of Glenwood Apartments in East Lansing. The 138-unit apartment property is located near Michigan State University. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, clubhouse and laundry facilities. Michael Jehle of Arbor originated the 35-year loan.
ADDISON, ILL. — ML Realty Partners has purchased a 55,120-square-foot industrial building in Addison, about 20 miles west of Chicago. The purchase price was not disclosed. The single-tenant property is located at 31 S. Mitchell Court. Justin Lerner and Joe Karmin of Transwestern represented the undisclosed seller. Transwestern will also handle lease-up of the building.
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. — Corrigan Worldwide Inc. has signed a 21,600-square-foot industrial lease in Grand Rapids. The company, which specializes in residential and commercial relocation services, is in the process of expanding its Grand Rapids facility. The property is located at 1120 36th St. Kevin Tamer of CORE Partners represented the tenant. John Kupier of Colliers International represented the undisclosed landlord.