Midwest

CIM Group to Buy Tribune Tower in Chicago for $205M

by Haisten Willis August 31, 2016

CHICAGO — Tribune Media Co. (NYSE: TRCO) has agreed to sell the iconic Tribune Tower in downtown Chicago to Los Angeles-based CIM group for $205 million in cash at closing. The buyer could pay up to an additional $35 million based on contingencies and conditions, which could bring the total up to $240 million. The sale is expected to close by the end of September. Built in 1925, the building features 35 stories and nearly 740,000 square feet. The sale also includes a 36,000-square-foot development site located directly to the east of Tribune Tower, fronting Cityfront Plaza. “Tribune Tower has been a unique part of Chicago’s skyline since the 1920s,” says Peter Liguori, Tribune Media’s president and CEO. “It is a gem of architectural and structural accomplishment and a constant reminder of the important role that Tribune has played in the development of the city itself.” Since the beginning of the year, Tribune Media has sold several smaller properties in markets ranging from South Florida to Seattle for gross proceeds of approximately $89 million. Earlier this year, the company agreed to sell the north block of the Los Angeles Times Square property and the nearby Olympic printing plant, both in Los …

August 31, 2016

Loans Midwest Mixed-Use Ohio

BGL Real Estate Advisors Arranges $81M Loan for Redevelopment of Historic Cleveland Building

by Christina Cannon August 30, 2016

CLEVELAND — BGL Real Estate Advisors LLC has arranged an $81 million construction loan for Weston Inc. The company plans to convert the Standard Building, which was originally built for Standard Bank in the 1920s, into a mixed-use building. The building is currently used as Class B office space and will be transformed into luxury apartments with ground-floor retail. Financing consisted of senior construction debt, subordinated bridge debt, municipal city and state agency debt, Federal and State Historic Tax Credit Equity, and Weston equity. Companies involved in the financing include The Huntington National Bank, Fifth Third Bank, First Commonwealth Bank, Peoples Bank, and Cleveland Development Advisors, as well as multiple city and state agencies including the Ohio Water Development Authority and Ohio Development Services Agency.

August 30, 2016

Illinois Loans Midwest Office

CIT Real Estate Finance Negotiates $61.8M in Acquisition Financing for Office Buildings in Metro Chicago

by Christina Cannon August 30, 2016

DEERFIELD, ILL. — CIT Real Estate Finance has arranged $61.8 million in acquisition financing for three office properties totaling 480,000 square feet in Deerfield, approximately 30 miles northwest of Chicago. A joint venture between True North Management Group and Fulcrum Asset Advisors, TNREF III Parkway JV LLC, acquired the Class A buildings. The properties are 3 Parkway North, 6 Parkway North and 9 Parkway North, which are all located within the Parkway North Center Office Park, an 85.5-acre office complex consisting of six office buildings totaling approximately 1 million square feet, a daycare center, a 250-room hotel and a recently built luxury apartment complex. The buyer plans to make upgrades to the café and winter garden, as well as develop additional parking. The seller in the transactions was not disclosed.

August 30, 2016

Industrial Kansas Midwest

Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corp. Acquires FedEx Distribution Facility in Metro Kansas City for $31.7M

by Christina Cannon August 30, 2016

OLATHE, KAN. — Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corp. has acquired a 313,763-square-foot industrial building in Olathe, approximately 25 miles southwest of Kansas City, for $31.7 million. The property, located on 45 acres at 22525 W. 167th St., is net-leased to FedEx. The brand new building is a Class A, built-to-suit distribution facility. The seller in the transaction was undisclosed.

August 30, 2016

Industrial Loans Midwest Minnesota

NorthMarq Capital Arranges $6M Acquisition Loan for Industrial Park Outside Minneapolis

by Christina Cannon August 30, 2016

BROOKLYN PARK, MINN. — NorthMarq Capital has arranged a $6 million acquisition loan for a 120,030-square-foot industrial property in Brooklyn Park, approximately 10 miles north of Minneapolis. The Stein Industries Building is located at 7500 Setzler Parkway N. Patrick Minea of NorthMarq Capital negotiated the loan for the undisclosed borrower through a life insurance company. The loan features a 20-year term and 20-year amortization schedule.

August 30, 2016

Industrial Michigan Midwest

Friedman Brokers Sale of 37,800 SF Industrial Property Near Detroit

by Christina Cannon August 30, 2016

WALLED LAKE, MICH. — Friedman Integrated Real Estate Solutions has brokered the sale of a 37,800-square-foot industrial building in Walled Lake, approximately 35 miles northwest of Detroit. Martin Rd Investments LLC sold the asset, located at 850 Ladd Road, to RW Farmington LLC for an undisclosed price. Phil Konopitski, and Mike Koenigbauer of Friedman represented both parties in the transaction.

August 30, 2016

Hospitality Midwest Minnesota

Embassy Suites by Hilton Opens 290-Room Hotel in Downtown Minneapolis

by Christina Cannon August 29, 2016

MINNEAPOLIS — Embassy Suites by Hilton has opened a 290-room hotel in downtown Minneapolis. The hotel is located in the historic Plymouth Building, which has access to the Minneapolis Skyway System. HRI Properties LLC owns and redeveloped the former office building. Amenities at the hotel include free made-to-order breakfast, a two-hour complimentary evening reception, free Wi-Fi, 10 separate meeting rooms totaling over 12,600 square feet, a 24-hour business center, a restaurant and bar, convenience store, indoor heated pool, fitness center and heated parking. HRI Lodging LLC will operate the hotel.

August 29, 2016

Industrial Midwest Office Wisconsin

Scannell Properties Breaks Ground on 102,125 SF Industrial Facility Near Madison

by Christina Cannon August 29, 2016

SUN PRAIRIE, WIS. — Scannell Properties has broken ground on a 102,125-square-foot industrial and office facility for Kollege Town Sports in Sun Prairie, approximately 15 miles northwest of Madison. Kollege Town Sports is a division of Riddell, a designer and developer of athletic apparel and equipment. The building, situated on 13 acres, will support operations such as sales, production and warehousing. Kollege Town will transition to the new facility from its current location in Windsor in spring 2017. The project team includes Avison Young, real estate consultant and construction manager; Incentis Group, public incentives consultant; Scannell Properties, developer; Heitman Architects, architect; Sullivan designBUILD, general contractor; and Quam Engineering, civil engineer.

August 29, 2016

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CBRE Secures Acquisition Financing for Student Housing Property in Big Rapids, Mich.

by Christina Cannon August 29, 2016

BIG RAPIDS, MICH. — CBRE Group Inc. has secured acquisition financing for a 264-bed student housing property in Big Rapids, approximately 55 miles north of Grand Rapids. Vision Real Estate Investment purchased Venlo Place Apartments, which serves Ferris State University. The property features amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center, a sand volleyball court and river access. Venlo Place Apartments offers two- and four-bedroom units. The fixed-rate loan features a 20-year term. Jason Brown and Dan Gable of CBRE placed the financing with a national balance sheet lender. The seller and loan amount were undisclosed.

August 29, 2016

Michigan Midwest Restaurant Retail

Colliers Arranges 2,339 SF Restaurant Lease in Metro Detroit

by Christina Cannon August 29, 2016

SOUTHFIELD, MICH. — Colliers International has arranged a 2,339-square-foot lease for Naf Naf Grill, a Middle Eastern, fast-casual restaurant chain. Naf Naf Grill will occupy space beginning next spring in an 11,500-square-foot building which is situated on an outlot to Travelers Tower, a 810,460-square-foot office complex. The restaurant will be located at 26555 Evergreen Road in Southfield and will be the company’s third location in metro Detroit. Brian Whitfield, Lou Frango and Matthew Seeley of Colliers International represented the tenant in the transaction.

August 29, 2016

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