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.
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.
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.
BLOOMINGDALE, ILL. — Skender has completed the build-out of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Pain and Spine Health Bloomingdale. The multidisciplinary clinic at 245 Gary Ave. in suburban Chicago provides collaborative medical office space for pain medicine specialists, neurosurgeons, chiropractors, physical therapists and advanced practice nurses. The 12,000-square-foot project consisted of a comprehensive renovation of the first floor, including new imaging equipment, patient care areas and physical therapy specialty services. Along with the clinical build-out, the building underwent significant infrastructure improvements such as new electrical service and the replacement of four rooftop mechanical units.
By Holly Jones and Trey MacKnight, Cushman & Wakefield/The Lund Co. The world of retail real estate in the Midwest has been rapidly evolving over the past few years, with the pandemic serving as a catalyst for more change. As we move further into 2023, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the retail landscape is different than in years past, yet healthy in numbers. In this article, we’ll explore and explain some of the latest trends, developments, absorption and vacancy, and how this is impacting the industry as a whole. Whether you’re a retailer, landlord or investor, it’s essential to stay up to date with the current market and future developments. Omaha’s retail market recorded 350,931 square feet of positive absorption in the fourth quarter, bringing the year-to-date absorption total to 1 million square feet. Throughout 2022, there were 34 buildings delivered, increasing the retail inventory by 379,733 square feet. At the close of the year, more than 86 percent of the new construction was occupied, creating a very healthy environment. While there were sizable deals inked throughout the year, just over 85 percent of the new leases signed were under 5,000 square feet. Many of the leases were signed by …
The recent Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank collapses — and the takeover of First Republic Bank — have revived regulatory scrutiny on bank risk to a degree that is reminiscent of the financial crisis 15 years ago. Suddenly, it seems, everyone is concerned about the trillions of dollars in commercial real estate debt held at banks — and regional and community banks in particular — and whether it can be refinanced at higher interest rates as it matures over the next couple of years. The same holds for hundreds of billions of dollars of commercial mortgage-backed securities. The conditions are exacerbating a pullback in credit that started last year, which, along with the elevated interest rate environment, has depressed commercial real estate investment sales. In February, property sales dropped 51 percent, from $54.9 billion to $26.9 billion from a year earlier, according to MSCI Real Assets. Taken together, the wall of maturities, higher interest rates, bank collapses and a slumping economy have largely spooked the investment market, suggests Spencer Lund, chief investment officer with NAI Legacy in Minneapolis, Minn. (which also serves Chicago, Denver and Scottsdale, Ariz.) Still, it’s also the type of environment that breeds opportunity as prices …
LEE’S SUMMIT, MO. — McCarthy Building Cos. has broken ground on a $52 million expansion and renovation project for Saint Luke’s East Ambulatory Surgery Center in the Kansas City suburb of Lee’s Summit. The center was built in 2006 to meet the growing needs of eastern Jackson County. Located at 120 NE Saint Luke’s Blvd., it is part of Saint Luke’s Health System. The 113,913-square-foot project will create additional space needed to enable offsite medical-related services to move back onto the main East campus. Work includes both the renovation of the existing two-story, 52,000-square-foot ambulatory surgery center and clinical space, as well as building a new 62,000-square-foot third-floor addition above the existing facility. Completion is scheduled for the end of 2024.
CHICAGO — Peak Realty has begun pre-leasing efforts for Sage West Loop, a 196-unit luxury apartment building in Chicago’s West Loop. Tandem Development is the developer for the project, which is located at 1044 W. Van Buren St. Amenities include a fitness center, rooftop terrace, party room, dog run, coworking suites and onsite garage parking. The building is slated for occupancy this summer. Monthly rents start at $1,893, according to the property’s website.
DETROIT — Elia Group has unveiled two new dining concepts, Experience Zuzu and Upstairs Bar. Both are slated to open this July in the company’s 511 Woodward building in downtown Detroit. Inspired by the destinations of Miami and Las Vegas, Experience Zuzu features eclectic Asian cuisine. Menu items include hand-rolled sushi, appetizers, wok-fired specialties and exclusive dishes from the charcoal oven and wood-fired grill. In addition to a full bar, Experience Zuzu will showcase bespoke cocktails, premium bottle service and a selection of sake, champagne and wine. The second floor will feature Upstairs Bar, a luxurious lounge and club serving craft cocktails, small plates and sushi.
WAUKEGAN, ILL. — McShane Construction Co. has completed Kirwan Apartments in the Chicago suburb of Waukegan. Over the Rainbow (OTR) was the developer. The 24-unit affordable housing development enables adults with physical disabilities to live independently. The project is named after Leo Kirwan, an OTR resident, board member and advocate for accessible housing. All units feature one bedroom and one bathroom and are barrier free. Tenants have access to a community room and laundry facilities. The three-story building is situated adjacent to OTR’s Gustafson Apartments. Weese Laungley Weese Architects provided architectural services.
