Midwest

TopSide Marinas Acquires 80-Acre Bay Harbor Marina in Bay City, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow February 19, 2026

BAY CITY, MICH. — TopSide Marinas has acquired Bay Harbor Marina, a full-service marina located along the Saginaw River in Bay City. The transaction marks TopSide’s entry into the Michigan market. Established in 1967, Bay Harbor Marina spans 80 acres and features 400 wet slips, 100 dry stack slips and more than 500 winter storage spaces, including over 120,000 square feet of heated indoor storage. Onsite services include fuel docks, a ship store, mechanical and electronic repair, fiberglass and paint services, haul-out capabilities and both indoor and outdoor storage options. The marina serves boaters of all kinds, with members ranging from pontoon and sailboat owners to those operating large cruisers. TopSide plans to expand the service department and storage availability as well as enhance the store.

February 19, 2026

Acquisitions Build-to-Rent Kansas Midwest Single-Family Rental

Sallee Development Sells 192-Unit Build-to-Rent Community in Spring Hill, Kansas

by Kristin Harlow February 19, 2026

SPRING HILL, KAN. — Sallee Development has sold Oak Woods, a build-to-rent townhome community with 192 units in Spring Hill, a southern suburb of Kansas City. Located east of Highway 169, the property offers two-, three- and four-bedroom floor plans with attached garages. Atlanta-based Wrightwell was the buyer. Wrightwell now owns three communities in the Midwest.

February 19, 2026

Market Reports Midwest Midwest Market Reports Missouri Office

Prime Office Space in St. Louis: Scarcity and Strategy

by Kristin Harlow February 19, 2026

By Joshua Allen and David Kelpe, JLL One year ago, CBRE Research forecasted a shortage of prime office space in Heartland Real Estate Business. That prediction has proven accurate. Since the beginning of 2025, demand for top-tier office space has continued to drive leasing activity across the region. This persistent appetite for quality has pushed prime Class A availability to record lows, creating a competitive environment for tenants and landlords alike. The St. Louis office market encompasses approximately 53 million square feet of competitive space. Yet, a closer look reveals a critical challenge: 73 percent of this inventory was constructed before the 1990s. This aging supply base means that only 2.6 million square feet qualifies as truly “prime” — the newest, most desirable assets located in walkable urban areas with abundant amenities. These buildings represent the gold standard for tenants seeking modern design, energy efficiency and proximity to vibrant neighborhoods. Currently, prime Class A availability sits at a mere 5.5 percent, a stark contrast to the 25.2 percent average for non-prime Class A assets. This gap reflects a clear and ongoing preference among tenants for buildings that combine high-quality construction with strategic location. In short, companies are willing to pay …

February 19, 2026

Industrial Iowa Leasing Activity Midwest

Electro Freeze Signs 301,320 SF Lease at Russell Industrial Park in Davenport, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow February 18, 2026

DAVENPORT, IOWA — Electro Freeze, a frozen treat machine manufacturer, has signed a 301,320-square-foot lease at Russell Industrial Park in Davenport within the Quad Cities. The company will relocate from East Moline in July. Michael Minard, Austin Hedstrom, Tanner Hedstrom and Marcus Pitts of JLL represented the landlord, Russell, an Iowa-based construction and development firm. The property is the fourth of six buildings to reach full occupancy within the 95-acre industrial park. Other tenants include Ryder Logistics, Nestlé Purina, PODS, Crescent Electric and Tube and Solid Tire. The buildings total nearly 1.5 million square feet, with over 500,000 square feet remaining available for lease. Electro Freeze’s commitment brings more than 200 jobs to Davenport.

February 18, 2026

Acquisitions Midwest Mixed-Use Ohio

Cooper Group Arranges $7.8M Sale of Washington Center Mixed-Use Property Near Cleveland

by Kristin Harlow February 18, 2026

CHAGRIN FALLS, OHIO — The Cooper Commercial Investment Group has arranged the $7.8 million sale of Washington Center, a mixed-use property comprised of retail, flex and warehouse space in in Chagrin Falls/South Russell near Cleveland. Bob Havasi and Dan Cooper of Cooper Group represented the seller, whom the duo has worked with on multiple transactions in the past. The sales price represented a cap rate of 7.7 percent. Washington Center is comprised of 67,530 square feet and sits on 5 acres. Long-term tenants have consistently exercised renewals.

February 18, 2026

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Multifamily

Greenstone Partners Brokers $3.1M Sale of Chicago Apartment Building

by Kristin Harlow February 18, 2026

CHICAGO — Greenstone Partners has brokered the sale of a 16-unit value-add apartment building located at 633 S. Laflin St. in Chicago’s Little Italy/University Village neighborhood. The asset sold for $195,000 per unit. The three-story building totals approximately 10,800 square feet and features a mix of one- and two-bedroom units. It is situated near the University of Illinois Chicago campus and the Illinois Medical District. Tom Galvin and Brewster Hague of Greenstone represented the seller, a private local owner, and procured the buyer, a private partnership based in Illinois.

February 18, 2026

Acquisitions Illinois Industrial Midwest

Dalfen Industrial Acquires Multi-Tenant Property in Chicago’s O’Hare Submarket

by Kristin Harlow February 18, 2026

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILL. — Dalfen Industrial has acquired a multi-tenant industrial property on Howard Street in Elk Grove Village. Built in 1990, the facility offers immediate access to I-90, I-290, I-294 and the Chicago O’Hare International Airport. The asset is currently 75 percent leased and includes a move-in ready vacancy. Each suite features both dock-high and drive-in loading, providing flexible functionality for distribution and light industrial users. With this transaction, Dalfen now owns and operates 17 buildings across the Midwest. The company aims to double its footprint in the region over the next 12 months.

February 18, 2026

Acquisitions Hospitality Indiana Midwest

Matthews Brokers $8.8M Sale of Fairfield Inn Hotel in Evansville, Indiana

by Kristin Harlow February 17, 2026

EVANSVILLE, IND. — Matthews has brokered the $8.8 million sale of a Fairfield Inn hotel located at 5400 Weston Road in Evansville. Mitchell Glasson and Luke Whittaker of Matthews represented the seller, while the brokerage firm’s Kyle Matthews served as the broker of record. The sale ranked as the largest transaction for a hospitality property in Evansville for price and square footage within the past year, according to Matthews. Constructed in 1995, the 110-room property underwent a full renovation in 2022, supported by approximately $3 million in owner-funded capital improvements. The buyer was a seasoned hotelier with a portfolio of approximately 10 properties in the area.

February 17, 2026

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Multifamily Seniors Housing

SVN Chicago Commercial Arranges Sale of 105-Unit Seniors Housing Community in Bolingbrook, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow February 17, 2026

BOLINGBROOK, ILL. — SVN Chicago Commercial has arranged the sale of McKenzie Falls, a 105-unit seniors housing community located at 265 Lakeshore Drive in Bolingbrook. Reid Bennett and Dan Short of SVN Chicago served as the sole advisors on the transaction. The asset sold for $6.7 million. Buyer and seller information was not provided.

February 17, 2026

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Retail

Marcus & Millichap Negotiates $2.9M Sale of Retail Strip Center in Mount Prospect, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow February 17, 2026

MOUNT PROSPECT, ILL. — Marcus & Millichap has negotiated the $2.9 million sale of a 22,910-square-foot retail strip center located at 1776 Algonquin Road in Mount Prospect. Mitchell Kiven, Coult Greenwell, Eric Abbott and Zachary Taylor of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a large property owner with a national retail portfolio, and procured the buyer, a local investor who operates a chain of grocery stores. Built in 1964, the property sits on 1.8 acres and features 13 suites. The buyer plans to improve the physical condition of the asset and work to lease second-floor space.

February 17, 2026

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