SKOKIE, ILL. — Darwin Realty & Development Corp. has arranged a 44,288-square-foot industrial lease at 3712 Jarvis Ave. in Skokie. CenterPoint Properties leased the space, which is within an 89,441-square-foot building, to Eco-Brite Linens, a company that specializes in laundering linens for assisted living facilities. David Conroy and Tim Gallagher of Cawley Chicago represented the tenant in its 10-year lease. Dan Prendergast of Darwin Realty represented the landlord.
SCHAUMBURG, ILL. — Mid-America Real Estate Corp. has arranged a retail lease on behalf of Kuma’s Corner in Schaumburg. Kuma’s Corner will occupy 3,747 square feet at Woodfield Village Green, which is located at the intersection of Golf and Meacham roads. Kuma’s is a casual dining restaurant and bar with a heavy metal theme. The new location is expected to open summer 2015. Steve Frishman and Andrew Becker of Mid-America represented the tenant in the transaction. In addition to the Schaumburg lease, Kuma’s operates two existing locations in Chicago, which are located at 2900 W. Belmont Ave. and 666 W. Diversey Parkway.
WEST ALLIS, WIS. — DTZ Barry has brokered the sale of a 69,820-square-foot distribution center in West Allias. 1650 S. 108th St. LLC purchased the industrial property, which is located at 1650 S.108th St., from DDP LLC. Jim Young and Kurt Van Dyke of DTZ Barry brokered the transaction. Investor 1650 S. 108th St. will lease the property to Hajoca Corp., a privately held distributor of plumbing, heating and industrial supplies.
Throughout the economic recovery, real estate has been investors’ preferred asset class in the Cincinnati region and across the United States. Although the Federal Reserve is likely to raise short-term interest rates in June or September, demand for commercial real estate is expected to remain strong as long as the recovering economy continues to create new demand for commercial space. According to Real Capital Analytics, 2014 finally saw total U.S. sales volume and property prices (at the aggregate level) reach pre-recession levels. In fact, Real Capital Analytics reports that excluding portfolio sales, activity was higher in 2014 than in 2007. Investment Sales Surge Metro Cincinnati’s property and portfolio sales in 2014 totaled more than $2.3 billion across all major real estate sectors, a 53 percent increase over 2013. It was, by far, the strongest year for investment activity in recent memory, with significant increases across all property types. For the second straight year, retail sales transactions led the way locally among all property types. Retail sales volume in 2014 exceeded $600 million, $370 million of which occurred in the fourth quarter. Office property and portfolio sales in Cincinnati totaled nearly $580 million in 2014. This figure was a 162 percent …
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, MO. — Air Masters Corp. will complete a HVAC retrofit as part of the The Lodge of the Four Seasons hotel’s $11.5 million renovation in Lake of the Ozarks. Air Masters is incorporating a Building Automation System (BAS) to improve the hotel’s energy efficiency and savings. With guest room HVAC monitored by the BAS, hotel management will discover any potential issues before guests are inconvenienced. The hotel renovation includes the remodeling of 194 guestrooms and updating of all public areas including the entry, lobby, restaurants, meeting rooms, atrium and hallways. The project is scheduled for completion in December. The Lodge of Four Seasons offers 359 rooms and more than 60,000 square feet of meeting space. Amenities include 36 holes of golf, a full service marina and five restaurants. The Lodge is also the home of the nationally recognized Spa Shiki.
PLAINFIELD, ILL. — A joint venture of American House Senior Living Communities and AEW has acquired Cedarlake Village in Plainfield. The seniors housing property is located at 14800 S. Van Dyke Road. Cedarlake Village includes 178 one-bedroom apartments in two buildings, Wheatland and Renwick. Currently, both buildings are independent living facilities. However, Renwick will be licensed and converted into assisted living. Beginning in late spring, the community will undergo renovations, including the addition of an Anytime Café, dining room, fitness center and game room. American House began managing the community on March 31. AEW acquired the property on behalf of AEW Senior Housing Investors II LP.
ROCHESTER HILLS, MICH. — Colliers International has arranged the sale of a 29,504-square-foot industrial building located at Rochester Industrial Court in Rochester Hills. Peter E. Kepic, Peter J. Kepic and Ryan Brittain of Colliers International represented the buyer, Gantz LLC. The seller is a private entity. Gantz purchased the property as an investment and has awarded Colliers International the right to lease the building once renovations are complete.
LIBERTYVILLE, ILL. — Quantum Real Estate Advisors has brokered the $2.2 million sale of a multitenant retail building located at 200-218 S. Milwaukee Ave. in Libertyville. Shepard Square is fully leased to tenants Randstad, @Properties, Pizza Italia, Bite 9, Village Cleaners and Lovely Nails. A Lake Bluff, Ill.-based real estate investor purchased the property. A Chicago-based private real estate investor purchased the property. Chad Firsel of Quantum Real Estate Advisors was the sole broker in the transaction.
FOREST LAKE, MINN. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $1.3 million sale of TNC Mini Storage, a 40,000-square-foot, 203-unit self-storage facility located in Forest Lake. TNC Mini Storage is a two-property self-storage facility separated into two parcels that are located less than one-half mile from each other. The facility was 96 percent occupied at the time of sale. Adam Haydon and Adam Schlosser of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a private investor, and the buyer, another private investor.
FISHERS AND SPEEDWAY, IND., AND AURORA, ILL. — Steadfast Apartment REIT has acquired three apartment communities totaling 643 units for $80.8 million. Two of the acquired properties are located in greater Indianapolis. The REIT purchased Reveal on Cumberland for $29.5 million, a 220-unit apartment community in Fishers, 16 miles northeast of downtown Indianapolis. Steadfast Apartment REIT also acquired the 277-unit Eagle Lake Landing Apartments in Speedway, less than six miles outside of the Indianapolis central business district, for $19.2 million. In the third transaction, the REIT purchased Randall Highlands Apartments in North Aurora, Ill., for $32.1 million. The property is located 30 miles west of Chicago and includes 146 units.
