Midwest

Riddle’s Jewelry to Open New Store at Eden Prairie Center in Suburban Minneapolis

by Kristin Harlow April 24, 2023

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. — Riddle’s Jewelry has signed a 1,732-square-foot lease to open a new store at Eden Prairie Center in the Twin Cities suburb of Eden Prairie. Opened in 1976, Eden Prairie Center totals 1.4 million square feet and features more than 100 shops and restaurants. Slated to open in May, Riddle’s Jewelry will occupy space on the upper level near the center court. In addition to the company’s U.S.-made jewelry, the Eden Prairie Center location will also feature a Pandora counter that will open at a later date. Riddle’s Jewelry is a family-owned and operated company with locations across nine states.

April 24, 2023

Acquisitions Development Illinois Industrial Midwest

Brennan Acquires 485,000 SF Office Building in Suburban Chicago, Plans Industrial Redevelopment

by Kristin Harlow April 21, 2023

ROLLING MEADOWS, ILL. — Brennan Investment Group has acquired a 485,000-square-foot office building located at 3800 Golf Road in the Chicago suburb of Rolling Meadows. Brennan plans to demolish the building and construct a new Class A industrial park to be named Rolling Meadows Commerce Center, or RMC². The development will consist of 600,000 square feet of industrial space and landscaped grounds. Target users will include manufacturers, distributors and data centers. The project is still in the early stages with no specific construction timeline, but Brennan expects to complete the project in the next few years.

April 21, 2023

Industrial Leasing Activity Midwest Minnesota

New Tenants Bring Blaine35 Industrial Park in Minnesota to Full Occupancy

by Kristin Harlow April 21, 2023

BLAINE, MINN. — Blaine35, a three-building industrial park totaling 317,400 square feet in the Minneapolis suburb of Blaine, is now fully leased. Action Target, a shooting range equipment manufacturer, leased 31,120 square feet in Building A and plans to take occupancy in May. Aspect Automation, an automated manufacturing solutions provider, leased the entire 98,900-square-foot Building B and expects to take occupancy in November. Dan Swartz and Austin Lovin of CBRE represented the developer, Canada-based Artis REIT, which completed the final building in December. Other tenants include Chandler Industries, Caerus Corp. and Jonco Die Inc.

April 21, 2023

Affordable Housing Loans Michigan Midwest Multifamily

Greystone Provides $13.9M HUD-Insured Loan for Refinancing of Michigan Affordable Housing Property

by Kristin Harlow April 21, 2023

BATTLE CREEK, MICH. — Greystone has provided a $13.9 million HUD 223(f) loan for the refinancing of Bent Tree Apartments in Battle Creek. Constructed in 1981, the 164-unit Section 8 affordable housing property consists of one mid-rise building and 14 two-story buildings. As part of the refinancing, the owner obtained a new 20-year HAP contract for the property. Lisa Fischman of Greystone originated the loan on behalf of the borrower, The Altman Cos. The fixed-rate loan features a 35-year term and a 35-year amortization schedule. Loan proceeds enable the borrower to make improvements to the property and monetize a portion of equity in the property.

April 21, 2023

Acquisitions Industrial Midwest Ohio

CBRE Brokers $12M Sale of Distribution Center in Suburban Dayton, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow April 21, 2023

CLAYTON, OHIO — CBRE has brokered the $12 million sale of a 200,356-square-foot distribution center in Clayton, a northwest suburb of Dayton. Situated on 20 acres at 1 Lau Parkway, the property is net leased to Michigan-based HVAC manufacturing company Hart & Cooley LLC. The company has occupied the facility since its completion in 1997. The property features 12 dock doors, four drive-in doors, clear heights ranging from 24 to 26 feet and trailer parking. Will Roberts, Steve Timmel, Phil Pelok and Brandon Ellis of CBRE represented the seller, Property Advisors Group. AIC Industrial was the buyer.

April 21, 2023

Acquisitions Loans Midwest Ohio Retail

Eastern Union Arranges $10.9M in Acquisition Financing for Two Shopping Centers in Metro Cleveland

by Kristin Harlow April 21, 2023

MENTOR, OHIO — Eastern Union has arranged $10.9 million in acquisition financing for two neighborhood shopping centers in the Cleveland suburb of Mentor. The properties include the 232,386-square-foot Erie Commons and the 80,480-square-foot Great Lakes Plaza. Marc Tropp of Eastern Union arranged the loan on behalf of the borrower, Baltimore-based America’s Realty LLC. First Bank provided the loan, which features a loan-to-value ratio of 75 percent. The overall purchase price was $14.6 million. With this acquisition, the holdings of America’s Realty in the state of Ohio amount to 18 retail centers totaling 3.4 million square feet.

April 21, 2023

Development Midwest Multifamily Wisconsin

Greywolf Partners Begins Development of 258-Unit Apartment Complex in Eau Claire, Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow April 20, 2023

EAU CLAIRE, WIS. — Greywolf Partners Inc. has begun development of Station 955, a 258-unit apartment complex in Eau Claire, a city in western Wisconsin. The project at 955 W. Clairemont Ave. is situated near both the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Chippewa Valley Technical College. Station 955 will offer studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Amenities will include a lounge, game area, business center, fitness center, heated underground parking and an outdoor patio with courtyards. Completion is slated for fall 2024. Eau Claire-based Royal Construction is the general contractor, JSD Professional Services is providing civil and landscaping engineering services, and JLA Architects is the project architect.

April 20, 2023

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Multifamily

Kiser Group Arranges $15M Sale of Multifamily Portfolio in Chicago’s UIC Medical District

by Kristin Harlow April 20, 2023

CHICAGO — Kiser Group has arranged the sale of a multifamily portfolio located in Chicago’s UIC Medical District for $15 million. The portfolio comprises 48 units, 32 of which are two-bedroom floor plans. The remainder are three-bedroom units. University Rentals UIC sold the portfolio to Bay Laurel Partners in an off-market deal. The transaction sets a new benchmark for the price per door for a value-add portfolio in the UIC Medical District, according to Will Cornish, an associate with Kiser.

April 20, 2023

Illinois Leasing Activity Midwest Retail

Steinhafels Signs 70,737 SF Retail Lease in Schaumburg, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow April 20, 2023

SCHAUMBURG, ILL. — Steinhafels, a Milwaukee-based furniture and mattress retailer, has signed a 70,737-square-foot retail lease at 915 E. Golf Road in the Chicago suburb of Schaumburg. Steinhafels will occupy space formerly home to Bed Bath & Beyond. Joe Parrott and Sean McCourt of CBRE represented building ownership, Necessity Retail REIT. Steinhafels currently operates three stores in Chicagoland and 14 overall.

April 20, 2023

Acquisitions Midwest Ohio Retail

Marcus & Millichap Negotiates $5.4M Sale of Walgreens-Occupied Property in Canal Winchester, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow April 20, 2023

CANAL WINCHESTER, OHIO — Marcus & Millichap has negotiated the $5.4 million sale of a 14,560-square-foot retail property occupied by Walgreens in Canal Winchester, a southeast suburb of Columbus. The building is located at 6266 Gender Road near other retailers such as Walmart, Dollar Tree and AutoZone. Jesse Limon of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a limited liability company, and the buyer, an all-cash REIT.

April 20, 2023

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