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JLL Arranges $41.6M in Financing for 314,819 SF Shopping Center in Wheaton, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

WHEATON, ILL. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged $41.6 million in financing for Danada Square West, a 314,819-square-foot shopping center in the Chicago suburb of Wheaton. Constructed in 1988, the grocery-anchored property was 92.7 percent leased at the time of the loan closing. The anchor tenant, Jewel-Osco, has occupied space at the property for over 37 years. Additional retailers include TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, Burlington, The Paper Store, Ulta and Five Below. Scott Aiese, Christopher Knight and Alex Staikos of JLL arranged the five-year, fixed-rate loan on behalf of the borrower, DLC.

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PACE Loan Group Provides $15.8M C-PACE Loan for Office-to-Multifamily Conversion Project in St. Paul

by Kristin Harlow

ST. PAUL, MINN. — PACE Loan Group has provided a $15.8 million C-PACE loan for the conversion of the former Ecolab office building in downtown St. Paul into multifamily units. Developers Kaeding Development, Ron Clark and Inland Real Estate began construction in July. The 197,692-square-foot property will be transformed into 174 apartment units and will be named Stella. The C-PACE assessment is part of a total $68 million capital stack, which also includes federal and state historic tax credits of $18 million. Inland Real Estate Group of Cos. purchased the project site for $17.9 million in 2022. The PACE proceeds will be used to finance qualifying energy conservation measures, including building envelope, windows, HVAC, plumbing, lighting systems, mechanical and domestic hot water pumps. The renewable and energy conservation measures are expected to save $1.2 million annually in the payback period of 13.6 years. Matthew McCormack of PLG originated the loan. When complete, the project will include 2,339 square feet of retail space, a coffee lounge, mailroom and leasing office on the main floor. The lower levels will include tenant storage, bike storage and a pet run. The second floor will feature a fitness area, three “Zoom room” coworking rooms, a …

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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $7M Sale of Retail Center in Naperville, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

NAPERVILLE, ILL. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the nearly $7 million sale of a 59,935-square-foot retail center in the Chicago suburb of Naperville. Built in 1988, the property is anchored by Dollar Tree and Anytime Fitness. Some of the tenants have operated at the center since its construction. Sean Sharko, Austin Weisenbeck and Adrian Mendoza of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, 1550 State RTE 59 LLC, and procured the buyer, an out-of-state professional ownership group that was expanding its Illinois portfolio. Dean Giannakopoulos of Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. arranged $5.1 million in acquisition financing through a regional bank.

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HM Cragg Signs 92,224 SF Industrial Lease at Nexus at Opus Park in Suburban Minneapolis

by Kristin Harlow

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. — HM Cragg, a provider of backup power solutions, has signed a 92,224-square-foot industrial lease at Nexus at Opus Park in the Minneapolis suburb of Eden Prairie. Endeavor Development is the owner and developer for the two-building, 174,230-square-foot project. HM Cragg is relocating from 7490 Bush Lake Road in Edina and will open its new facility in early 2026. James DePietro and Matt Oelschlager of CBRE represented Endeavor, while Jay O’Brien of Great Places Co. represented the tenant. Nexus at Opus Park is a redevelopment of the former American Family Insurance office campus. Demolition of the 14.4-acre site is scheduled to begin in March, with both buildings slated for delivery in the fourth quarter. Opus Park is a larger mixed-use development.

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Annex Group to Build 175-Unit Affordable Housing Community in Lincoln, Nebraska

by Kristin Harlow

LINCOLN, NEB. — The Annex Group has unveiled plans to build Central at South Haymarket, a 175-unit affordable housing community in Lincoln. The five-story property will consist of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units that will be reserved for households whose income level is 50 to 70 percent of the area median income. The nearly $55 million project, which is being built in an area that is currently a parking garage, is slated to open at the end of 2026. Central at South Haymarket will feature amenities such as a community room, fitness center, business center, playground, community gardens, outdoor pet area and grilling area. Partners on the project include BVH Architecture, REGA Engineering, the City of Lincoln, Impact Housing Indiana Corp. and KeyBank’s debt and equity teams, which provided more than $20 million in total equity, over $22 million in permanent debt financing and more than $40 million in construction financing. Key Bank Capital Markets was the bond underwriter on $26 million in bonds issued by Nebraska Investment Finance Authority. The City of Lincoln issued a 20-year tax-increment financing along with parking rights provided in surrounding city-owned lots and garages to help make the project financially feasible. The project …

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PREMIER Design + Build Group Completes 113,000 SF Headquarters for Heathrow Scientific in Metro Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

VERNON HILLS, ILL. — PREMIER Design + Build Group has completed the new headquarters for Heathrow Scientific, a producer of laboratory supplies and instruments. The 113,000-square-foot facility in the Chicago suburb of Vernon Hills will serve as the central hub for the company’s manufacturing, laboratory and office operations. Following the demolition of an existing structure, PREMIER constructed the two-story building that features a large laboratory space dedicated to product design and quality control as well as an outdoor dining area. The project also includes 12 dock positions and two drive-in doors.

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Messerli Kramer Signs Full-Floor Office Lease at 50 South Sixth in Minneapolis

by Kristin Harlow

MINNEAPOLIS — Law firm Messerli Kramer has signed a full-floor office lease at 50 South Sixth, a 29-story office building in the central business district of Minneapolis. The firm, which plans to occupy the space in the third quarter, is upgrading its facilities. Trinette Wacker and Reed Christianson of Transwestern Real Estate Services represented the owner, Mapletree Investments. Transwestern also manages the building, which opened in 2001. David Buyse and Rory Johnson of Corporate Tenant Advisors represented Messerli Kramer.

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Lee & Associates Negotiates $4.2M Sale of Industrial Building in Buffalo Grove, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

BUFFALO GROVE, ILL. — Lee & Associates of Illinois has negotiated the $4.2 million sale of a 51,088-square-foot industrial building in the Chicago suburb of Buffalo Grove. The property is located at 901 Deerfield Parkway. Tom Boyle of Lee & Associates represented the buyer, Paragon Micro Inc. Rick Hiton of Hiton & Associates represented the seller, Awaken CTTE LLC.

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Bernard Financial Group Arranges $2.8M Loan for Refinancing of Multifamily Property in Suburban Detroit

by Kristin Harlow

FARMINGTON HILLS, MICH. — Bernard Financial Group (BFG) has arranged a $2.8 million loan for the refinancing of Botsford Place Terrace Apartments in the Detroit suburb of Farmington Hills. The multifamily property features 98 units. David Ruff of BFG arranged the loan with Genisys Credit Union on behalf of the borrower, Botsford Place Terrace Apartments LLC.

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CBRE Arranges Sale of Two Multifamily Properties Totaling 674 Units in Fitchburg, Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow

FITCHBURG, WIS. — CBRE has arranged the sale of The Pines and The Fairways, two multifamily properties totaling 674 units in Fitchburg, a southern suburb of Madison. FPA Multifamily LLC purchased the assets from E.J. Plesko & Associates Inc. affiliated entities for an undisclosed price. CBRE’s Gretchen Richards, Patrick Gallagher, Matson Holbrook, Sean Beuche, Abe Appert, Keith Collins and Ted Abramson represented the seller. The Pines is located at 2302 High Ridge Trail near the southeastern end of Nine Springs Golf & Disc Golf Course. Built in 1978, the 305-unit property features a range of one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Of the 305 units, 120 are direct-entry townhomes. The Fairways is located at 2301 Traceway Drive near the northeastern end of Nine Springs Golf & Disc Golf Course. Built in 1970, the 369-unit property features a variety of one-, two-, and four-bedroom units.

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