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AcquisitionsMichiganMidwestOffice

L. Mason Capitani/CORFAC International Negotiates Sale of 70,000 SF Office Building in Troy, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow

TROY, MICH. — L. Mason Capitani/CORFAC International has negotiated the sale of a 70,000-square-foot office building in Troy for an undisclosed price. The three-story property is located at 950 Stephenson Highway with convenient access to I-75. Amenities include ample parking, onsite property management, day porter service, shared conference rooms, a shared common area kitchen and an auditorium on the first floor. Robert Gojcaj of L. Mason Capitani represented the buyer, which plans to undertake cosmetic improvements.

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Leasing ActivityMidwestMinnesotaOffice

Meyer Borgman Johnson Signs Full-Floor Office Lease at RSM Plaza in Minneapolis

by Kristin Harlow

MINNEAPOLIS — Meyer Borgman Johnson has signed a long-term office lease to occupy the 20th floor of RSM Plaza in Minneapolis. The multi-specialty structural design practice plans to move its corporate headquarters into the 12,277-square-foot space on June 1. Trinette Wacker and Reed Christianson of Transwestern Real Estate Services represented the owner, Golub & Co. Jeffrey LaFavre and Zach Synstegaard of IAG Commercial represented the tenant, which maintains seven offices across the U.S. and is relocating from 510 Marquette Ave. RSM Plaza, a 416,000-square-foot office tower, underwent a $10 million renovation in 2018 that revitalized the lobby and added amenities such has The Perch Lounge, The Pocket Park and conferencing and collaborative meeting spaces. The property is home to 801 Chophouse and 8th Street Grill & Taphouse.

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LoansMichiganMidwestMultifamily

MMCC Arranges $3.3M Loan for Refinancing of Michigan Multifamily Portfolio

by Kristin Harlow

SANDUSKY, MICH. — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) has arranged a $3.3 million loan for the refinancing of a multifamily portfolio comprised of 112 units across four properties in Michigan’s “Thumb Region.” Luke Lamoreaux of MMCC arranged the loan with a Michigan-based bank on behalf of the private borrower. The three-year loan featured a 6.9 percent interest rate with 12 months of interest-only payments followed by a 25-year amortization. The portfolio features a mix of studio to three-bedroom units and is located near the Lake Huron shoreline.

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Market ReportsMichiganMidwestMidwest Market ReportsOffice

Detroit Office Market Balances History, Opportunity

by Kristin Harlow

By Andy Gutman, Farbman Group Detroit’s office market, like many other large cities across the Midwest, has experienced many shifts — specifically in the office sector. Despite the challenges Detroit has seen over the past few years, the city has also shown great resilience. As companies continue to reconsider and revise their office needs, and workspaces evolve, Detroit is well positioned to capitalize on office occupancy in 2025 thanks to its historical assets, as well as opportunities in the city that are ripe for redevelopment. Tech, transportation and tenacity One of the city’s strengths in the office sector is its potential to rebound faster than many other Midwest cities. Unlike other markets that are overbuilt with more pain coming in the form of downsizing, such as Chicago, Detroit has avoided oversupply and isn’t overburdened with soaring vacancy rates. The city’s office market vacancy rate has slowly declined over the last several quarters — a positive sign for the local market. Detroit has also benefitted from steady and incremental growth, particularly by incubation, innovation and technology-focused tenants. It’s these types of tenants who have assisted in revitalizing the city’s urban core. The market is also characterized by a higher proportion of …

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AcquisitionsIllinoisMidwestOffice

AXIS 360 Negotiates Sale of Historic Pantagraph Building in Bloomington, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

BLOOMINGTON, ILL. — AXIS 360 Commercial Real Estate has negotiated the sale of the historic Pantagraph building in downtown Bloomington. Lifelong Access, a provider of community health and support services, purchased the 54,000-square-foot building at 301 W. Washington St. that was formerly home to the Pantagraph newspaper. The acquisition was made possible through a $21.7 million grant from the Healthcare Transformation Capital Investment Grant program, administered by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services. Meghan O’Neal-Rogozinski and Michael O’Neal of AXIS 360 represented the seller, while Robbie Osenga of AXIS 360 represented the buyer. The property will serve as the home of a collaboration between Lifelong Access, Chestnut Health Systems, the Regional Office of Education and other local nonprofit organizations to provide a one-stop support services hub primarily focused on youth. Renovations are expected to begin this fall with plans to preserve elements of the building’s historic character.  

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AcquisitionsMidwestMissouriRetail

Prudent Growth Buys Douglas Square Shopping Center in Lee’s Summit, Missouri for $11.6M

by Kristin Harlow

LEE’S SUMMIT, MO. — Prudent Growth Partners LLC has acquired Douglas Square in the Kansas City suburb of Lee’s Summit for $11.6 million. The 59,451-square-foot shopping center was built in 1999 and is home to 18 local and national tenants. The property is situated on NE Douglas Street with proximity to I-470. Prudent Growth is a private equity real estate investment company based in Chapel Hill, N.C.

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Leasing ActivityMidwestMissouriOffice

Three New Tenants Sign Leases at 22-Story Office Tower in Downtown St. Louis

by Kristin Harlow

ST. LOUIS — Three new tenants have signed leases at 500 N. Broadway, a 22-story office tower in downtown St. Louis totaling 416,777 square feet. St. Louis-based engineering consulting firm EDM signed a 9,430-square-foot lease to establish a new and upgraded workspace on the 12th floor. Newly formed law firm Moore, Skelton, Lindsey LLC signed a 2,543-square-foot lease and moved into its inaugural space on the 16th floor this month. Jovick Brothers, a fast casual restaurateur, inked an 1,800-square-foot lease on the ground floor. Operations for its first café began in the fourth quarter of 2024. CBRE’s Rick Messey represented the landlord in the leases. The property has undergone several renovations, including an updated lobby and common area finishes, a new larger conference facility and kitchen, full-service fitness room with new showers, lockers and equipment, a spin studio with elliptical equipment and spin bikes, and a micro-mart.

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IllinoisLoansMidwestRetail

BWE Arranges $8M Loan for Refinancing of Mayfair Plaza Retail Strip Center in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — BWE has arranged an $8 million loan for the refinancing of Mayfair Plaza in Chicago. The three-building, 28,771-square-foot retail strip center was fully leased at the time of loan closing. Tenants include Starbucks, T-Mobile, a dentist’s office and local Chicago restaurants. Ryan Morris of BWE arranged the five-year loan, which features a 30-year amortization period. The lender and borrower were not provided.

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AcquisitionsMidwestMultifamilyWisconsin

CBRE Brokers $3.2M Sale of Historic Apartment Building in Stevens Point, Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow

STEVENS POINT, WIS. — CBRE has brokered the $3.2 million sale of Whiting Place Apartments in the central Wisconsin city of Stevens Point. Originally developed in 1923 as The Whiting Hotel, the 21-unit property was designed by Milwaukee-based architect Alfred Clas. The building was converted in 1988 into a mixed-use community with ground-floor retail, apartments, professional offices and heated underground parking. The five-story asset is classified as a Historic Place by the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places. Sean Beuche, Patrick Gallagher, Matson Holbrook and Gretchen Richards of CBRE represented the sellers, Lokre Cos. and Stehr Construction. Heidi Mancheski, a Stevens Point-based investor, was the buyer.

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Affordable HousingDevelopmentIllinoisMidwestMultifamily

Evergreen Real Estate Group, LUCHA Complete $67.5M Affordable Housing Development in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Evergreen Real Estate Group and nonprofit Latin United Community Housing Association (LUCHA) have completed Encuentro Square Apartments in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood. The duo developed the project in partnership with the Chicago Department of Housing, the Department of Planning and Development and the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA). The $67.5 million development comprises two buildings at the western terminus of The 606 trail, an area that has experienced housing costs soar in recent years. The units are designated for families and individuals with incomes at or below 60 percent of the area median income. Managed by Evergreen, Encuentro Square is nearly fully leased. In Spanish, “encuentro” means the act of coming together. Leopardo Cos. and All Construction were the general contractors. Designed by Canopy, the buildings feature rounded corners with orange paneling. The orange panels are meant to mimic the migration pattern of the monarch butterfly. Floor plans range from one- to three-bedroom units. Fifty-five of the homes benefit from long-term project-based rental assistance administered by the CHA, of which 44 are family-sized units with at least two bedrooms. Amenities include a community room, teaching kitchen, children’s playroom, private courtyard, resident lounges, laundry rooms and bike storage. A new …

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