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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $2.4M Sale of Retail Property Leased to Sherwin-Williams in Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow

JANESVILLE, WIS. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $2.4 million sale of a newly constructed retail property occupied by Sherwin-Williams in Janesville, a city in southern Wisconsin. Constructed this year, the building is located at 3301 Deerfield Drive and serves as an outparcel to Pine Tree Plaza, a 184,834-square-foot shopping center. Dominic Sulo of Marcus & Millichap represented the buyer and seller, neither of which were disclosed. Todd Lindblom, broker of record in Wisconsin, assisted in closing the transaction.

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StarCycle to Open at Hallon Development in Hopkins, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow

HOPKINS, MINN. — StarCycle, a cycling studio, has signed a lease to open at the new Hallon development in Hopkins, a southwest suburb of Minneapolis. The property is located at 8594 Excelsior Blvd. Mary Lindell of Christianson & Co. Commercial Real Estate Services represented the tenant. Jackie Taylor is bringing the StarCycle franchise from Oregon to Minnesota.

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Blueprint Arranges Sale of 374-Unit Continuing Care Retirement Community in Grand Rapids

by Kristin Harlow

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. — Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors has arranged the sale of a 374-unit continuing care retirement community in Grand Rapids for an undisclosed price. Samaritas, a Michigan-based nonprofit owner and operator, selected Blueprint to negotiate the disposition. Since its original construction in 1977, the 40-acre community has grown to include 24 independent living cottages, 148 independent living apartments, 17 assisted living units, a 60-unit memory care community and a 125-bed skilled nursing and long-term care facility. The buyer was Optalis Healthcare, a post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care provider across Michigan and Ohio. StoryPoint Group, another Michigan-based senior living provider, will manage the independent living community on the campus, formerly known as The Terraces.

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Zynga Signs 14,000 SF Office Lease at Cumberland Centre in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Zynga Inc., a global interactive entertainment company known for its social games such as FarmVille and Words With Friends, has signed a 14,000-square-foot office lease at Cumberland Centre in Chicago. The relocation marks an expansion for Zynga, which previously leased 12,448 square feet in a nearby single-story office complex. Cumberland Centre is a three-story office building that has recently undergone significant renovations. The lobby area features modernized lighting, seating areas and pop-culture décor. Amenities under construction include common-area hallway upgrades, a building café and a tenant lounge. These enhancements are slated for completion in 2025. Jason Wurtz and Jack Reardon of NAI Hiffman represented the owner, Integris Ventures. Jim Rose of JLL represented the tenant.

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Asana Partners Redevelops Event Center in Minneapolis into Retail, Office Property

by Kristin Harlow

MINNEAPOLIS — Asana Partners has completed The Saxon, a redevelopment project that transformed an existing event center into retail and office space in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis. NELSON Worldwide served as the architect. The development team unified the building’s three sections, each built in different periods, into a cohesive retail and lifestyle destination. The redesign integrates retail spaces on the first and third levels with offices on the second. Solidcore is a retail tenant on the ground floor.

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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $4.5M Sale of Golden Corral-Occupied Property in Schererville, Indiana

by Kristin Harlow

SCHERERVILLE, IND. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $4.5 million sale of a 10,582-square-foot restaurant property occupied by Golden Corral in Schererville, a city in northwest Indiana. Built in 2006, the asset is located at 915 Eagle Ridge Drive next to a Home Depot. Sean Sharko, Austin Weisenbeck and Daniel Chumbley of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a Chicago-based real estate investment company, and procured the buyer, an out-of-state real estate partnership. Josh Caruana, broker of record in Indiana, assisted in closing the transaction.

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The Kickback Bar to Open at Middleton Market Food Hall in Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow

MIDDLETON, WIS. — The Kickback Bar, a bar and arcade with over 30 pinball and arcade games, is opening this Friday at Middleton Market Food Hall in the Wisconsin city of Middleton. Cardinal Capital Management Inc. owns the property. The Kickback offers rotating craft beer and seasonal craft cocktails. Food and additional games will be introduced in the coming weeks. Middleton Market continues to expand with food, retail and entertainment options.

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Poag Acquires 1.3 MSF RiverTown Crossings Shopping Mall in Grandville, Michigan

by Hayden Spiess

GRANDVILLE, MICH. — Memphis-based developer Poag Development Group has acquired RiverTown Crossings, a 1.3 million-square-foot enclosed shopping mall located in Grandville, a suburb southwest of Grand Rapids.  The two-story property featured 114 retailers at the time of sale, including Macy’s, Kohl’s, JCPenney, Celebration Cinemas and Dick’s Sporting Goods. The mall first opened in 1999. Although the seller was not disclosed, Brookfield Property Partners assumed ownership of the mall in 2018 as part of its $15 billion acquisition of giant shopping mall operator GGP Inc. The price was not disclosed. According to local news outlets including WGRD 97.9, a buyer — Jonathon Bryant —purchased a vacant former Younker’s space at the mall in 2022 for $2 million. In 2024, trampoline entertainment concept Soar N Bounce signed a 10-year lease to occupy a portion of the 75,000-square-foot space. Poag plans to “revitalize the mall through redevelopment” and will add new uses, as well as reposition “underutilized parking fields.” JLL will work with Poag to manage and lease the property. “This property has so much potential for redevelopment given its great location,” says Josh Poag, CEO of Poag Development Group. “We are energized about the opportunity to deploy our redevelopment expertise to reimagine the property.” …

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Kraus-Anderson Completes $34M Renovation for Blooming Prairie Public Schools in Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow

BLOOMING PRAIRIE, MINN. — Kraus-Anderson Rochester has completed a $34 million district renovation of the high school and elementary school for Blooming Prairie Public Schools in southern Minnesota. Voters approved a referendum in 2021 to fund the expansion to meet the community’s growing student population. Designed by Wold Architects and Engineers, the 79,000-square-foot project features new classrooms, an auditorium and gym additions and interior renovations. Construction began in June 2022.

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248-Unit Luxury Apartment Complex in Chicago Hits 75 Percent Occupancy

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — The Saint Grand, a 248-unit luxury apartment complex in Chicago, is now 75 percent leased. The development team includes Mavrek, Double Eagle Development, Luxury Living and GW Properties. The property at 535 N. St. Clair also features 45,000 square feet of office space and 8,000 square feet of street-level retail space. The building’s grand opening took place in late July, and residents started moving in in April. Units feature workspaces and private outdoor spaces. Amenities include a fitness center, coworking spaces, lounges and a rooftop pool deck. The retail space will be home to a Starbucks, and additional retailers will be announced in the coming months. The project team included architect NORR, general contractor Lendlease and interior designer Harken Interiors. Cushman & Wakefield is overseeing residential and commercial property management. Monthly rents for the apartments start at $2,379.

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