ILLINOIS, KANSAS AND OHIO — Waypoint Residential has acquired three multifamily properties and one student housing property in the Midwest. Neither the purchase price nor the sellers were disclosed. The properties include the 196-unit Legacy at Poplar Creek in Schaumburg, Ill.; the 70-unit Two Itasca Place in Itasca, Ill.; the 184-unit The Attleigh in Columbus, Ohio; and the 500-bed Rockland West near the University of Kansas in Lawrence. Dan Price leads Waypoint’s acquisitions in the Midwest, while Mike Hung leads the company’s student housing acquisitions.
NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. — Sterling Computers has purchased an 82,829-square-foot office building in North Sioux City for $4.7 million. The property, which is connected to a 105,938-square-foot distribution center, is situated on 5.7 acres within the former Gateway Computer Campus. Chris Bogenrief of NAI United represented the seller, Keating Resources, in the transaction. Keating purchased the 750,000-square-foot, six-building campus in January and plans to sell all of the buildings to local companies.
JOLIET, ILL. — Meridian Design Build has completed construction of a 112,500-square-foot truck terminal for CenterPoint Properties in Joliet. The new facility is situated on a 46.4-acre site within the CenterPoint Business Center. The redevelopment project includes 17,930 square feet of office space, 169 loading positions and two drive-in doors. An adjacent 22,176-square-foot maintenance building features 17 fully equipped service bays. Cornerstone Architects provided architectural and structural design services, while Manhard Consulting completed civil engineering design.
CHICAGO — Angelo, Gordon & Co. has acquired Presidents Plaza in Chicago for $147 million. The pair of Class A office buildings, totaling 834,893 square feet, are located at 8600 and 8700 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. in the O’Hare submarket. Developed in 1980, the buildings are 92.4 percent leased to various tenants. The property, which is LEED Silver and EnergyStar certified, has undergone more than $15 million in capital renovations since 2016. The seller had made improvements to building systems, lobbies, entrances, canopies and landscaping. Property amenities include a 17,900-square-foot fitness center, conference center, café, hair salon/barber, convenience store, tenant lounge and full-service car wash. James Postweiler and Peter Harwood of JLL brokered the transaction. The seller, a partnership between Chicago-based GlenStar Properties LLC and a global real estate investment manager, has owned the property since 2006. GlenStar, the current leasing manager and operator of the property, will partner with the new owner to provide services and building upgrades. Angelo, Gordon & Co. is a $28 billion alternative investment firm focused on real estate and credit investing. — Kristin Hiller
PLAINFIELD, ILL. — Buoyed by a strengthening economy, more companies have the resources to invest in office redesigns. That is good news — a well-designed office renovation can transform an existing workspace into a dynamic, energy-efficient nerve center for staff. If properly carried out by a skilled contractor, an office renovation can optimize employee productivity and craft an effective work environment. Here are six ideas that reflect today’s most influential office design trends, according to Plainfield, Ill.-based Cicero Development Corp., a general contractor specializing in commercial renovations. 1. Make a color splash The typical aesthetic of office design is being replaced by workplaces that integrate bold pops of color. This is not just to elevate the visuals, but also to code different sections, whether they are departments or desks. As a contrast to many offices’ neutral decors, jewel tones (resembling the colors of gemstones) and energetic patterns are becoming more popular in making a strong statement. Vibrant colors do more than show people that your business is creative and dynamic. Colors can have psychological effects on employees, as some tend to inspire creativity and productivity. 2. Improve the floor plan Open, fluid floor plans improve efficiency and mobility for your …
NAPERVILLE, ILL. — Capitol Seniors Housing has opened Arbor Terrace Naperville in Illinois. The $27 million assisted living and memory care community features 74,256 square feet and 95 residential units. The community is located at 2920 Leverenz Road in the Cantore Place development. Amenities include a library, theater, café, salon and spa and fitness center. Faulkner Design Group designed the property’s interiors.
ELGIN AND ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL. — Plymouth Industrial REIT Inc. has acquired two Class B industrial buildings in the Chicago area for $15.7 million. One of the properties is a 236,736-square-foot building located at 1600 Fleetwood Drive in Elgin. Stamar Packaging fully occupies the asset. The other property, 3 West College Drive in Arlington Heights, is 100 percent leased to Arrow Up, a provider of containerized bins for the oil fracking industry. Midwest Industrial Funds was the seller.
OSHKOSH, WIS. — Alliant Credit Union has provided a $10.3 million loan for the refinancing of the Shops at Market Fair in Oshkosh. The 89,698-square-foot retail center, located at 1508-1550 S. Koeller St., is fully leased to tenants such as Ulta and Wisconsin Vision. Mark Ebersold of NorthMarq Capital arranged the 10-year loan, which features a 25-year amortization schedule. East Capitol Realty LLC was the borrower.
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA — NorthMarq Capital has arranged a $7.7 million loan for the refinancing of Wheatland Club Apartments in Cedar Rapids. The 144-unit apartment property is located at 5617 Muirfield Drive SW. Jason Kinnison of NorthMarq arranged the 23-year loan, which is fully amortized. A life insurance company provided the loan.
OMAHA, NEB. — Scarlett Hotel Group has acquired the Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites Downtown Omaha for an undisclosed price. The 113-room hotel is located at 1501 Nicholas St. near the TD Ameritrade Stadium and CenturyLink Convention Center and Arena. The four-story property recently underwent a renovation to upgrade all public spaces, including a completely revamped lobby and guest rooms. The seller was not disclosed.