Midwest

Interra Brokers $1.4M Condo Deconversion in Oak Park, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow March 23, 2018

OAK PARK, ILL. — Interra Realty has brokered the $1.4 million sale of a condo deconversion in Oak Park, a suburb of Chicago. The buyer intends to convert the property’s 10 condominiums into apartment rental units. Built in the 1950s and located on Marion Street, the property features a mix of one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Patrick Kennelly of Interra represented the sellers through the condominium’s association and also procured the undisclosed buyer. The sales price equates to approximately $145,000 per unit. Under the Condominium Property Act in Illinois, condo unit owners can elect to sell a condo property if 75 percent or more are in agreement. Sellers then have the option to either move out or lease back the unit from the new owner.

March 23, 2018

Acquisitions Midwest Multifamily Ohio

Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 24-Unit Apartment Building in Cleveland

by Kristin Harlow March 23, 2018

CLEVELAND — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of The Esmond in Cleveland for an undisclosed price. The 24-unit apartment building is located at 4806 Euclid Ave. in the Midtown neighborhood. John Eisenmann, who built the renowned Cleveland Arcade, originally constructed the building in 1898. The building has historically been a popular residence for artists, musicians and other creative professionals. William Koontz, Charles Gagliano, Michael Barron, Daniel Burkons and Joshua Wintermute of Marcus & Millichap marketed the property on behalf of the seller, a limited liability company. The team also procured the buyer who plans to renovate the units. Lease-up will begin this summer.

March 23, 2018

Development Indiana Midwest Multifamily Student Housing

CA Ventures Begins Construction of 675-Bed Student Housing Property Near Purdue University

by Kristin Harlow March 22, 2018

WEST LAFAYETTE, IND. — CA Student Living, the student housing investment and development arm of Chicago-based CA Ventures, has begun construction of RISE on Chauncey near Purdue University in West Lafayette. The 16-story, 675-bed student housing property will be located at 100 S. Chauncey Ave. Slated to be the tallest building in West Lafayette, the project will feature 15 stories of residences atop 11,000 square feet of street-level retail space and three levels of underground parking. The property will include a mix of studio, one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom floor plans ranging in size from 350 to 1,300 square feet. Approximately 9,000 square feet of indoor amenity space will include a fitness center, yoga studio and study lounge. An outdoor rooftop deck will feature a pool, fire pit, grilling stations and seating. Brinkmann Constructors is the general contractor and Shepley Bulfinch is serving as architect. Completion is slated for summer 2019.

March 22, 2018

Acquisitions Iowa Midwest Retail

R.H. Johnson Co. Purchases 282,708 SF Shopping Center in Sioux City, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow March 22, 2018

SIOUX CITY, IOWA — The R.H. Johnson Company has purchased Lakeport Commons in Sioux City for an undisclosed price. The 282,708-square-foot shopping center is located at 5101 Sergeant Road. Completed in 2005, the property is 92 percent leased to tenants such as Gordmans, Best Buy, Staples, Michaels, PetSmart, Old Navy, Party City, Shoe Carnival and Dress Barn. Amy Sands, Clinton Mitchell and Jules Sherwood of HFF marketed the property on behalf of the seller, InvenTrust Properties Corp.

March 22, 2018

Development Midwest Minnesota Multifamily

Ryan Cos., Weidner to Develop Apartment Project in Minneapolis

by Kristin Harlow March 22, 2018

MINNEAPOLIS — A partnership between Ryan Cos. US Inc. and Weidner Apartment Homes is developing an apartment project in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis. Sons of Norway, a financial services and international cultural organization, has sold its 60,000-square-foot headquarters building and land parcel to make way for the redevelopment project. Plans call for 15,000 square feet of first-floor office space that Sons of Norway will occupy at the apartment property. Keith Collins, Abe Appert, Ted Abramson and Brian Pankratz of CBRE represented Sons of Norway in the sale. John Lorence and Neil Kolatkar of CBRE represented Sons of Norway in its new lease at the project. The properties in the sale include 1455 W. Lake St., 3001 Humboldt Ave., 3015 Humboldt Ave., 3025 Humboldt Ave. and 3016 Holmes Ave.

March 22, 2018

Acquisitions Illinois Industrial Midwest

Colliers International Brokers Sale of 225,006 SF Industrial Warehouse in Elk Grove Village, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow March 22, 2018

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILL. — Colliers International has brokered the sale of a 225,006-square-foot industrial warehouse in Elk Grove Village. The sales price was not disclosed. The property is located at 1501 Nicholas Blvd. The buyer, GHP Group Inc., is a manufacturing company that specializes in electric fireplaces and accessories, personal heating products and gas grills. Chris Volkert and Brendan Green of Colliers represented GHP Group in the sale. Ken Franzese and John Cassidy of Lee & Associates represented the seller, Prologis.

March 22, 2018

Illinois Leasing Activity Midwest Retail

Premier Veterinary Group to Open 10,000 SF Animal Hospital in Orland Park, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow March 22, 2018

ORLAND PARK, ILL. — Premier Veterinary Group will open a 10,000-square-foot animal hospital at 7000 W. 159th St. in the Chicago suburb of Orland Park. The company is relocating from Crestwood, Ill. Iris Construction Services is the general contractor for the project. Completion is slated for August. Linda Kost and Dave Schmidt of Realty Metrix Commercial represented the tenant in the lease transaction.

March 22, 2018

Market Reports Midwest Midwest Market Reports Minnesota Retail

From Pop-Up Shops to Escape Rooms, Minneapolis Embraces Experiential Retail

by Kristin Harlow March 22, 2018

The retail sector in metro Minneapolis continues to adapt to changing consumer preferences, fast-moving economic opportunities and new state laws. Over the course of 2017, the retail real estate market showed positive growth in every category. Absorption of 1.4 million square feet surpassed the 1.3 million square feet of deliveries, according to CoStar Group. The rising cost of construction, low vacancy rate (3.1 percent) and increasing rental rates are creating new barriers to entry for retail businesses. The aforementioned factors, along with a newfound confidence in the rising economy, are causing landlords of all magnitude to become more selective with the quality of tenants they accept. Landlords will continue to become more reserved with regard to the tenant allowances they provide for new tenants. We have seen retail giants such as Walmart and Target add new services that emphasize both value and convenience and bring shoppers back for quick fill-in trips. Minneapolis-based Target Corp. announced the public rollout of its Target Restock program, a next-day delivery service for household essentials that is designed to compete with Amazon’s Prime Pantry. After being beta-tested by its employees, the program is currently only available in about nine markets, but plans are to slowly …

March 22, 2018

Kansas Leasing Activity Midwest Office

University of Kansas Health System Signs 105,000 SF Office Lease in Lenexa, Kansas

by Kristin Harlow March 21, 2018

LENEXA, KAN. — The University of Kansas Health System has signed a 105,000-square-foot office lease at 11300 Corporate Ave. in the Southlake Technology Park in Lenexa. Combined with the 67,000 square feet the health system leased in 2017, the branch is now the sole tenant in the 172,000-square-foot building. The health system uses the space for support operations. Southlake Technology Park totals 13 buildings and more than 850,000 square feet of office space. Bob Fagan and Matt Eckert of CBRE represented the health system in the lease transaction. Ned O’Connor of Waterford Property Co. LLC represented ownership, Hines and a fund managed by Oaktree Capital Management LP. The owners completed a renovation of the building in 2016.

March 21, 2018

Loans Michigan Midwest Multifamily

Hunt Mortage Group Provides $16M Acquisition Loan for Multifamily Property in Ann Arbor

by Kristin Harlow March 21, 2018

ANN ARBOR, MICH. — Hunt Mortgage Group has provided a $16 million Fannie Mae loan for the acquisition of Woodchase Apartments in Ann Arbor. The 144-unit garden-style apartment community, located at 1100 Rabbit Run Circle, features 11 buildings and is currently 98 percent occupied. Amenities include a pool, clubhouse and laundry room. Matt Shane of Q10 | Lutz Financial Services arranged the 15-year loan, which features a 30-year amortization schedule. Woodchase Acquisition LLC was the borrower.

March 21, 2018

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