Midwest

Tight Industrial Market Encourages Large-Scale Construction in St. Louis

by Kristin Harlow February 22, 2018

With what appears to be a never-ending stream of construction, the biggest source for excitement coming into 2018 for the St. Louis industrial market is new, speculative development. According to research from Colliers International, construction completions exceeded 4 million square feet in 2017. This is the second-highest year of recorded construction volume for the market due to last year’s Goliath delivery of 6 million square feet. Currently, over 2 million square feet is under construction, with more slated for groundbreaking in 2018. One of the larger projects recently announced is NorthPoint Development’s proposed 300-acre industrial park in Hazelwood, situated in North St. Louis County. According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, NorthPoint plans to develop over 3 million square feet focused on logistics and light industrial warehouse space. The big question, it seems, is how long can developers continue to find new tenants for their large, modern bulk developments in St. Louis? Even with high, positive absorption in both 2016 and 2017, expectations for continued growth may be tempered as we move forward in 2018. Looking back at 2017, we see the industrial vacancy rate for metro St. Louis dropped to 6.7 percent at the end of the year. This rate …

February 22, 2018

Hospitality Illinois Loans Midwest

Sterling Bay Receives $64M Refinancing for Ace Hotel Chicago

by Kristin Harlow February 21, 2018

CHICAGO — Developer Sterling Bay has received a $64 million bridge loan to refinance construction financing for the Ace Hotel Chicago. Opened in 2017, the 159-room hotel is located at 311 N. Morgan St. in Chicago’s Fulton Market district. The boutique property features a lobby restaurant and bar, outdoor terrace, rooftop bar, private dining area, fitness center and nearly 4,000 square feet of retail space. Timothy Joyce, Tony Malk, Jeff Bucaro and Nicole Aguiar of HFF arranged the five-year loan through LoanCore Capital and Ohana Real Estate Investors.

February 21, 2018

Indiana Midwest Multifamily

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $1.5M Sale of Apartment Building in Hobart, Indiana

by Kristin Harlow February 21, 2018

HOBART, IND. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of Lakeview Apartments in Hobart, a city in northwestern Indiana, for $1.5 million. The 28-unit apartment building is located at 136 Main St. in the Lakefront district. The property is within a recently approved redevelopment of approximately 750 feet of shoreline. Plans call for new boat launches for kayaks and canoes. The property features a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom units. Scott Harris of Marcus & Millichap brokered the sale on behalf of the seller, a partnership. He also secured and represented the buyer, a limited liability company.

February 21, 2018

Industrial Michigan Midwest

Signature Associates Arranges Sale of 29,991 SF Industrial Building in Suburban Detroit

by Kristin Harlow February 21, 2018

MADISON HEIGHTS, MICH. — Signature Associates has arranged the sale of a 29,991-square-foot industrial building in Madison Heights, a northern suburb of Detroit, for an undisclosed price. The property is located at 29370 Stephenson Highway. ZMS Holdings Inc. sold the property to 55 Investments LLC. Paul Hoge of Signature Associates represented the seller.

February 21, 2018

Loans Midwest Multifamily Ohio

Dougherty Provides $1.2M Refinance Loan for Apartment Property in Columbus, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow February 21, 2018

COLUMBUS, OHIO — Dougherty Mortgage LLC has provided a $1.2 million Fannie Mae loan for the refinancing of Parkview Apartments in Columbus. The apartment property consists of 216 market-rate apartment units. Dougherty’s Minneapolis office originated the eight-year loan, which features a 30-year amortization schedule. Wolfe Diamond Loch LLC was the borrower.

February 21, 2018

Midwest Office Wisconsin

Zenith Tech Signs 5,000 SF Office Lease in Milwaukee

by Kristin Harlow February 21, 2018

MILWAUKEE — Zenith Tech Inc. has signed a 5,000-square-foot office lease in Milwaukee. The Wisconsin-based concrete contractor will occupy the space at 2202 W. Clybourn St. Sal Strehlow of Colliers International brokered the lease transaction. The landlord was not disclosed.

February 21, 2018

Michigan Midwest Seniors Housing

Pathway to Living Acquires 81-Unit Seniors Housing Community in Kentwood, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow February 20, 2018

KENTWOOD, MICH. — Pathway to Living has acquired the former Elmcroft of Kentwood, an 81-unit seniors housing community in West Michigan. The property is located at 4352 Breton Road Southeast, about nine miles southeast of Grand Rapids. Elmcroft Senior Living was the seller. The purchase price was not disclosed. Pathway to Living will manage the 54,387-square-foot property and rename it Azpira Place of Breton. The company also plans to upgrade interiors, add additional wellness-focused spaces and reconfigure select units. When the work is complete, the property will feature 69 assisted living residences and 12 memory care residences.

February 20, 2018

Illinois Midwest Multifamily

Magnolia Capital Purchases 270-Unit Apartment Building in Oak Park, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow February 20, 2018

OAK PARK, ILL. — Magnolia Capital has purchased Vantage Oak Park in Oak Park for an undisclosed price. Built in 2016, the 270-unit apartment building features a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom units. Brian Eisendrath and Mike Bryant of CBRE arranged a 10-year Freddie Mac loan on behalf of Magnolia Capital for the acquisition. CBRE also brokered the sales transaction.

February 20, 2018

Midwest Minnesota Multifamily

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $1.4M Sale of Apartment Property in Mankato, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow February 20, 2018

MANKATO, MINN. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Hubbell Crossing in Mankato in southern Minnesota for $1.4 million. The 20-unit apartment building is located at 230 Hubbell Ave. Built in 1985, the property features two-bedroom units. Chris Collins, Dan Linnell, Josh Talberg and Mox Gunderson of Marcus & Millichap marketed the property on behalf of the seller, a private investor. The team also secured the private buyer.

February 20, 2018

Illinois Midwest Office

RedShelf Inks 16,201 SF Office Lease in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow February 20, 2018

CHICAGO — RedShelf, a Chicago-based educational software company, has signed a 16,201-square-foot office lease at 500 N. Dearborn St. in Chicago. The firm had previously been subleasing 13,201 square feet on floors 12 and 13 at the same location. The new office space fosters a collaborative work environment for RedShelf. Christine Torres of Colliers International represented RedShelf in the lease transaction. Bob Zimmerman of Friedman Properties represented ownership.

February 20, 2018

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