Midwest

Byrne & Jones Construction Completes Asphalt Plant in Greenwood, Nebraska

by Kristin Harlow April 19, 2018

GREENWOOD, NEB. — Byrne & Jones Construction Co. has completed a new asphalt plant in Greenwood, about 20 miles northeast of Lincoln. CMI Roadbuilding Inc., an asphalt plant supplier, assisted with the project. The property is located on eight acres at 13801 238th St. with close proximity to the highway. The St. Louis-based civil site contractor opened an office in Gretna, Neb. in 2014 to provide asphalt and concrete paving services to commercial, retail and institutional customers. The office serves clients in Omaha, Lincoln, southeast Nebraska and surrounding areas. Within the past year, Bryne & Jones has completed a number of asphalt projects in Nebraska, including projects for CarMax, Lowe’s and Lincoln Crossing Shopping Center.

April 19, 2018

Market Reports Midwest Midwest Market Reports Nebraska Retail

How the Omaha Retail Market Is Adapting to Big Box Store Closures

by Kristin Harlow April 19, 2018

The pace of evolution in the retail sector is accelerating in a manner that few would have anticipated even five years ago. E-commerce has proven to be a very powerful disruptor, affecting both retailers and property owners alike. For some who have had the foresight and financial resources to adapt to this change, the disruption has brought opportunities for growth and increased market share. Clearly, not all have been able to adapt — some due to lack of execution and others seemingly caught in circumstances beyond their control. Despite the turbulence within the retail category, overall U.S. retail sales grew a very respectable 4.2 percent during 2017, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. The growth is attributed to continuing gains in employment and a marked improvement in economic growth during the second half of the year. On the local level, the Omaha retail market exhibited moderate improvement during 2017, following a year of weak performance in 2016. The market absorbed just over 364,000 square feet during the year (see chart), slightly under the average annual rate of 378,000 square feet for the past five years. The overall vacancy rate decreased from 11.2 percent to 10.5 percent during the year as …

April 19, 2018

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Multifamily

HFF Arranges Sale of 325-Unit Apartment Tower in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow April 18, 2018

CHICAGO — HFF has arranged the sale of Optima Chicago Center in the city’s Streeterville neighborhood. The sales price was not disclosed. The 325-unit apartment tower is located at 200 E. Illinois St. Constructed in 2013 and designed by David Hovey, the 42-story property features a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units as well as two penthouses. The property includes a 233-space parking garage and 20,644 square feet of commercial space. Amenities include a rooftop, outdoor lounge, fitness center, yoga studio, pool, recreation area and concierge services. Sean Fogarty and Marty O’Connell of HFF marketed the property on behalf of the seller, a partnership comprising Optima Inc., DeBartolo Development LLC and OPTrust. The team also procured the undisclosed buyer. Danny Kaufman of HFF worked on behalf of the new owner to secure acquisition financing through Pacific Life Insurance Co.

April 18, 2018

Loans Michigan Midwest Multifamily

KeyBank Originates $14.7M Refinancing for Multifamily Property in Grand Blanc, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow April 18, 2018

GRAND BLANC, MICH. — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has originated a $14.7 million Fannie Mae loan for the refinancing of The Grand in Grand Blanc near Flint, Mich. Developed between 2014 and 2017, the multifamily property features 102 garden-style units. Todd Linehan of KeyBank originated the 10-year loan, which includes a 30-year amortization schedule.

April 18, 2018

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Mixed-Use Multifamily

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $11.3M Sale of Mixed-Use Building, Development Site in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow April 18, 2018

CHICAGO — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of a 53,931-square-foot mixed-use building and an adjacent development site in Chicago’s River West neighborhood for $11.3 million. The buyer, Tandem Development, plans to renovate the existing building and develop a 226-unit apartment tower on an adjacent parking lot. The 23-story tower will feature a parking garage and 2,300 square feet of first-floor retail space. Stephen Lieberman and Kyle Stengle of Marcus & Millichap represented the private seller and procured the buyer.

April 18, 2018

Acquisitions Illinois Industrial Midwest

HSA Commercial Sells 218,500 SF Industrial Building in Waukegan, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow April 18, 2018

WAUKEGAN, ILL. — HSA Commercial Real Estate has sold a 218,500-square-foot industrial building in Waukegan for an undisclosed price. The property is located within the Delany Commerce Center, a 22.7-acre development. HSA developed the building in 2013 in partnership with Washington Capital Management Inc. The property is fully leased to Eagle Foods, a manufacturer and distributor of household food and snack products, and Trifinity Partners, a third-party logistics firm that serves major retailers. Mike Caprile, Ryan Bain and Zach Graham of CBRE represented the sellers in the transaction. A private investor purchased the asset.

April 18, 2018

Acquisitions Hospitality Midwest Wisconsin

HREC Arranges Sale of 105-Room Hotel in Appleton, Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow April 18, 2018

APPLETON, WIS. — HREC Investment Advisors has arranged the sale of the 105-room Country Inn & Suites in Appleton for an undisclosed price. The hotel is located along U.S. Highway 41, which encircles the city and connects Appleton with Green Bay to the north and Milwaukee to the south. Scott Kaniewski of HREC represented the seller, a Midwest-based investment company. Duluth, Minnesota-based IGO Legacy Hotel Group LLC purchased the asset.

April 18, 2018

Development Illinois Midwest Multifamily Student Housing

CA Ventures, Focus Break Ground on 241-Unit Apartment Building Near Northwestern University

by Kristin Harlow April 17, 2018

EVANSTON, ILL. — Developers CA Ventures and Focus have broken ground on 811 Emerson, an apartment building near Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. The nine-story, 241-unit transit-oriented development is located at 811 Emerson St. One-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans will range in size from 400 to 1,100 square feet. Outdoor amenities will include a courtyard with a pool, fire pit and grilling stations. Indoor amenities will include a social lounge, business center and fitness center. Convenience store 7-Eleven will occupy a 3,300-square-foot retail space on the property’s ground floor. Focus is the general contractor, while bKL Architecture is providing architectural services. Pre-leasing will begin this fall, and the project is set for completion in the summer of 2019.

April 17, 2018

Illinois Industrial Leasing Activity Midwest

iHerb Signs 257,344 SF Industrial Lease in Elgin, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow April 17, 2018

ELGIN, ILL. — iHerb Inc. has signed a 257,344-square-foot industrial lease in Elgin. The company sells nutritional supplements, vitamins, personal care, baby care and other health products. The industrial building, Zilber Industrial I, is located at 2640 Auto Mall Drive with immediate access to I-90. Jack Brennan and John Hamilton of CBRE represented the tenant in the lease transaction. Dominc Carbonari and Frank Griffin of JLL represented the owners, Zilber Property Group.

April 17, 2018

Development Midwest Missouri Office

Save-A-Lot Selects The Crossings at Northwest in St. Louis for New Headquarters

by Kristin Harlow April 17, 2018

ST. LOUIS — Save-A-Lot has selected a new location in St. Louis for its corporate headquarters. Currently located in Earth City, the supermarket chain is planning to move to The Crossings at Northwest mixed-use development and expand its headquarters workforce by approximately 64 people. The Crossings at Northwest, formerly Northwest Plaza shopping mall, is now home to companies such as Charter Communications, Starbucks and Menards, as well as a wide range of St. Louis County government services. Save-A-Lot has been headquartered in St. Louis for more than 40 years.

April 17, 2018

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