EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. — New York Life Real Estate Investors has provided a $30 million mortgage loan for a 191-unit luxury multifamily community in Eden Prairie, approximately 17 miles southwest of Minneapolis. The recently constructed Martin Blu is a Class-A property that includes a fitness center, clubroom, coffee bar and outdoor plaza with fire pit and kitchen. The loan features a 15-year term with two years of interest-only payments. Ben Fazendin of Grandbridge Real Estate Capital acted as the mortgage broker in the transaction. Bader Development was the project developer, and Steven-Scott Management is managing the property.
SCHERERVILLE, IND. — Pine Tree Commercial Realty LLC has acquired Town Square shopping center, a 138,571-square-foot center located approximately 15 miles southwest of Gary, for $23 million. Bed Bath & Beyond and TJ Maxx anchor the center, which is also home to tenants including Old Navy and Shoe Carnival. The acquisition was brokered by HFF, and Wells Fargo provided financing. The seller in the transaction was undisclosed.
BATTLE CREEK, MICH. — Annex Student Living is set to begin the redevelopment of a newly acquired housing property located across the street from Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek. The currently vacant asset will be rebranded as student housing and named The Annex of Battle Creek. Renovations are expected to be completed by this August. The 118-bed community, which is currently accepting leases, will be comprised of 64 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and townhomes. The full renovation will include improvements to the exterior and interior, all new furnishings and a fully equipped security system. A new clubhouse will also be built on the property and will feature a fitness center, TV lounge, laundry center and ample study space with computers.
NORTHVILLE, MICH. — Schostak Brothers & Co. and REI Investment Group Inc. have secured several new leases at Northville Park Place, a 500,000-square-foot mixed-use development located at the intersection of Seven Mile and Haggerty roads in Northville, approximately 30 miles northwest of Detroit. Trader Joe’s will occupy an outparcel once construction on the 12,500-square-foot building is completed in the first quarter of 2017. Other recent lease signings include DentalWorks leasing 3,097 square feet, One Society inking a deal for 2,694 square feet and Brain Balance Achievement Centers leasing 2,595 square feet. All three tenants are expected to be open by this fall. Current tenants at the center include MOD Pizza, Tom + Chee, Chipotle, Red Olive, SVS Vision Optical Centers, Jimmy John’s, Sherwin Williams, Gazelle Sports, Orangetheory Fitness, BurgerFi, Rusty Bucket, Sports Clips and Granite City Food & Brewery.
With a three-year average occupancy of 96 percent, Omaha’s apartment market has displayed strong fundamentals that we expect to continue this year and beyond. Given the strong tailwinds created by Omaha’s healthy economy — the local unemployment rate stood at 3.6 percent in January compared with 4.9 percent nationally — it is not surprising that occupancy is high, rents and revenues are rising and new developments continue. According to the recently released IREM fall 2015 Omaha Metropolitan Area Apartment Survey, the year-end market occupancy rate was a strong 96 percent, with the lowest submarket at 94 percent and the highest at an outstanding 98 percent. On a 10-year historical basis, the Omaha market’s occupancy rate has ranged from a low of 92 percent in 2008 to a high of 96 percent in both 2013 and 2015. Any owner will tell you a solid two percent gain in occupancy over a multi-year period has a significant impact on net operating income. Both rents and revenues continue to grow within the Omaha market. Most owners have been raising rents between 2 and 4 percent a year, and in some cases 5 percent. The general expectation is that rents and revenues will both …
APPLETON, WIS. — CBRE has brokered the sale of a 226-room hotel property in Appleton, approximately 30 miles southwest of Green Bay, for an undisclosed price. Bridge Investments sold the Holiday Inn to Batra Hospitality Group Inc. The buyer plans to renovate the property, which is located at 150 S. Nicolet Road. Brian Silberman, Nate Sahn, Stanley Wang and Scott Miller of CBRE represented the seller in the transaction.
KANSAS CITY, MO. — Real Estate Equities Development, a Minnesota-based development and management firm, has announced plans for The Village Cooperative of Verona Hills, a 63-unit seniors housing cooperative in Kansas City. Cooperatives are a type of active adult community that allows residents to share the costs of common amenities. The three-story community is age restricted for residents 62 and older. The amenities include a community room with kitchen, guest suite, club room, reading areas, outdoor gardening beds, workshop, fitness center, an on-site manager and heated underground parking. Units range from 876 to 1,602 square feet.
CARTER LAKE, IOWA — Capital One has provided a $6 million adjustable-rate Fannie Mae loan to refinance a 329-space manufactured housing community in Carter Lake, approximately six miles northeast of Omaha, Neb. The undisclosed borrower will use the loan proceeds to retire an existing loan, complete capital improvements and purchase new homes. Lakeside Mobile Home Community was constructed in 1973 and 1974 and features a swimming pool, playground, clubhouse, outdoor basketball court and a storm shelter. The loan features a seven-year term and 30-year amortization schedule. Damon Reed of Capital One originated the transaction.
ELGIN, ILL. — Morgan/Harbour Construction will build a 257,344-square-foot distribution facility in Elgin, approximately 40 miles northwest of Chicago. The speculative development will be located on a 16.8-acre site at 2650 Automall Drive. Morgan/Harbour is expected to break ground on the project this May and complete the facility by the end of the year. Features will include 32-foot clear heights, an ESFR sprinkler system, 24 exterior docks, four drive-in doors and parking. Zilber Property Group is the developer, and Cornerstone Architects Ltd. will provide the architectural services. Pinnacle Engineering Group LLC will provide civil design services.
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. — Gentiva Hospice has signed a lease to occupy 5,740 square feet at a medical office property in Grand Rapids. The property, located at 625 Kenmoor Ave. SE, is currently being built out and is expected to open this July. The new lease is serving as a relocation and is Gentiva’s third location in west Michigan. Mary Anne Wisinski-Rosely of NAI Wisinski of West Michigan represented Gentiva Hospice in the transaction. Rachel Sal of Realvesco represented the landlord. Gentiva Hospice has over 490 locations nationwide.