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Cooper Group Brokers $7.1M Sale of Kruse Commons Retail Property in Solon, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow

SOLON, OHIO — The Cooper Commercial Investment Group has brokered the $7.1 million sale of Kruse Commons in Solon, a suburb of Cleveland. The two-building retail property is anchored by Panera Bread and ice cream shop Mitchell’s Homemade. Dan Cooper of Cooper Group represented the seller, a private investment group out of the Cleveland area. A Midwest-based fund purchased the asset at full price, representing a cap rate of 6.75 percent and $276 per square foot. Kruse Commons was 78 percent leased at the time of sale.

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Fortec Sells Early Childhood Education Facility in Suburban Chicago for $4.9M

by Kristin Harlow

BARRINGTON, ILL. — Fortec has sold an early childhood education facility on nearly 2 acres in the Chicago suburb of Barrington for $4.9 million. The developer purchased the property at 310 E. James St. in early 2024 for $695,000. Previously serving as the headquarters of the Barrington School District from the early 1970s until 2019, the property was redeveloped for The Nest Schools, an early childhood education operator with over 50 locations nationwide. At the time, Fortec signed a 17-year lease with The Nest Schools. The 12,413-square-foot building serves approximately 200 students from ages six weeks to 12 years old. As part of the project, Fortec invested $2.8 million to extensively renovate the existing structure and construct an adjacent playground. The lease will transition to the buyer, Autumn Ridge LLC. Milo Spector of Northmarq represented Fortec in the sale.

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Joint Venture Breaks Ground on 717-Bed Student Housing Development Near University of Wisconsin-Madison

by Kristin Harlow

MADISON, WIS. — A joint venture between Mortenson Development, Northwestern Mutual Real Estate and PeakMade Real Estate has broken ground on Theory Madison, a 717-bed student housing development located near the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The 12-story tower will offer 213 units in a variety of configurations. Shared amenities will include rooftop decks, a 24-hour fitness center, study rooms, a podcast room, pet spa and clubroom. The community is being developed through a public-private partnership with the city of Madison and will offer affordably priced units in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin’s department of financial aid. The property is targeting LEED Silver certification and is expected for completion in fall 2026. 

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Fortune Brands Consolidates US Offices into Deerfield, Illinois Headquarters

by Kristin Harlow

DEERFIELD, ILL. — Fortune Brands Innovations Inc. is consolidating its U.S. regional offices into one campus headquarters in the northern Chicago suburb of Deerfield. Fortune Brands will occupy two buildings on its campus in Deerfield. The company was incented to expand its headquarters in Illinois with annual tax credits to be provided through the State of Illinois Economic Development for a Growing Economy program. By the end of 2027, Fortune Brands will have capacity for over 1,000 professional associates in its new headquarters. This includes associates who relocate from one of the company’s current offices as well as roles newly hired in the Chicago area. The company’s digital-focused office in San Francisco, along with its U.S. manufacturing facilities, U.S. distribution centers, sales offices and international sites, will continue operations as usual.

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Azul Hospitality Opens 154-Room AC Hotel Detroit

by Kristin Harlow

DETROIT — Azul Hospitality has opened the AC Hotel Detroit, a 154-room hotel in the Brush Park neighborhood of Detroit. The 10-story property marks the first AC Hotel in southeast Michigan. Developed by the Roxbury Group in partnership with Peachtree Group, the hotel features a glass-enclosed lobby bar named The Conservatory, a rooftop venue and the restoration of the historic Bonstelle Playhouse. The Bonstelle, which is separately managed but connected to the hotel, will be used for live performances as well as civic, corporate and private events. Additionally, Azul has converted the Cadillac House, an historic property in Lexington, Mich., into the Tapestry Collection by Hilton. The 23-room hotel underwent an extensive renovation and expansion. The property also features the Hidden Cavern event venue and the Cadillac House Tavern & Bar.

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Standard, Arrow Street Sell 244-Unit Luxury Apartment Complex in Downtown Indianapolis

by Kristin Harlow

INDIANAPOLIS — Standard Real Estate Investments LP and Arrow Street Development have sold Wesley Place, a 244-unit luxury apartment complex in downtown Indianapolis. The complex marks the only luxury residential building in the Medical District and was built in 2023 as part of Standard’s strategic investment program with Belay Investment Group LLC. Situated on 2 acres, the community is within walking distance of Indiana University Health Campus, a $4.3 billion expansion and redevelopment project that broke ground in 2022. Wesley Place was 91 percent leased at the time of sale. Amenities include a game room, resident lounge, pet spa, fitness center, bike storage and an interior courtyard with a pool deck. Wesley Place also includes 3,000 square feet of street-level retail space and parking for 327 vehicles. Amanda Friant, Ken Martin, Mark Stern, Zach Kaufman and Sam Grohe of JLL represented the sellers. The buyer and sales price were undisclosed.

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Mid-America Brokers Sale of 151,673 SF Bloomfield Plaza Shopping Center in Suburban Detroit

by Kristin Harlow

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MICH. — Mid-America Real Estate Corp. has brokered the sale of Bloomfield Plaza, a 151,673-square-foot shopping center in the Detroit suburb of Bloomfield Hills. The sales price was undisclosed. Anchor tenants at the fully leased property include Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace and Trader Joe’s. Additional tenants include Andiamo Italian, CVS, Planet Fitness and Sephora. Located at the southwest corner of Maple and Telegraph Roads, the center has served the community since 1957. Ben Wineman and Daniel Stern of Mid-America represented the seller, the family owners of Bloomfield Plaza’s original developer. Jack Berke of Taylor Real Estate Services represented the buyer, a private investor.

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ACRES Originates $26.3M Acquisition Loan for Aberdeen Apartments in Madison, Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow

MADISON, WIS. — ACRES Capital LLC has originated a $26.3 million loan for the acquisition of Aberdeen Apartments in Madison. The high-rise student housing property is located near the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The 12-story building features 224 beds across 77 units along with two commercial suites. The property’s total net rentable area is 69,033 square feet. Loan terms were not provided.

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Waterton Provides $16M Preferred Equity Investment for Multifamily Project in Aurora, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

AURORA, ILL. — Waterton has provided a $16 million preferred equity investment for the development of the Residences at Eastbank, a 258-unit apartment complex in downtown Aurora. Chicago-based DAC Developments is developing the five-story project with additional support from the City of Aurora. Geneva Capital Group arranged the financing and also provided a $45 million senior loan for the development on behalf of its bank syndication program. Construction began in May and is slated for completion in 2026. The Residences at Eastbank is situated on the eastern edge of the Fox River adjacent to Aurora Transportation Center with Metra service to downtown Chicago. The property will include a mix of studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom residences. Amenities will include an outdoor atrium with a resort-style pool, fitness center, outdoor seating and an indoor parking garage.

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Skender Breaks Ground on 147-Unit Supportive Living Development in Deerfield, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

DEERFIELD, ILL. — Skender has broken ground on Deerfield Supportive Living, a 147-unit supportive living development in the Chicago suburb of Deerfield. Developed by Celadon Partners, the four-story building will offer affordable senior living apartments at 1101 Lake Cook Road. The project will feature dining rooms, space for private dining and events, activity rooms, a library, salon and general store. Slated for completion in mid-2026, the project is pursuing Enterprise Green Communities Building certification, which was developed to align affordable housing investment strategies with environmentally friendly building practices. Deerfield Supportive Living will feature eco-friendly paint, coatings, plumbing fixtures, lighting, heating equipment and appliances. The project team includes Assemble Design Workshop as architect and SAS Architects & Planners as interior designer.

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