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Partnership to Develop Chicago’s First Geothermal-Powered Multifamily Community

by Abby Cox July 17, 2026

CHICAGO — Tree Street Group, along with Magellan Development Group and Mark Goodman & Associates, will co-develop the first geothermal-powered, all-electric multifamily high-rise in Chicago. The 33-story building, 410 North Elizabeth, will be the first phase of a two-tower, mixed-use development in the city’s Fulton Market District. Bank OZK, the senior lender on the project, provided a $102 million construction loan for the development, according to various media sources. Beach Point Capital and Circle Property Partners were the junior lenders. “Closing on financing for 410 North Elizabeth is a significant milestone for our team, one that dares to achieve what no one else has attempted — Chicago’s first geothermal multifamily high-rise,” says Ted Weldon, principal of Tree Street Group. “Our ability to move forward on this project underscores the faith of the many parties involved that Chicago is a national leader in sustainable development and a premier market for institutional investment.” The geothermal system, along with other key design features, has the potential to reduce energy usage by an estimated 60 percent. As a result of lower energy use, the building is projected to reduce emissions by 30 percent and energy cost savings by more than 25 percent. According to the U.S. …

July 17, 2026

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Inland, Reuter Walton to Develop 342-Unit Citywalk Apartments in Rochester, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow July 16, 2026

ROCHESTER, MINN. — Inland National Development Co. LLC, a member company of The Inland Real Estate Group of Cos. Inc., and Reuter Walton Development LLC will co-develop Citywalk Apartments, a 342-unit multifamily community in downtown Rochester directly across from Mayo Clinic’s campus. Construction is expected to begin this month, with completion anticipated in 2028. The project will include a mix of apartments and 90 short-term, fully furnished units designed to support the evolving needs of Rochester’s healthcare and business community. Plans call for more than 250 climate-controlled underground parking spaces complete with electric vehicle charging stations. Residents will have access to a clubroom, fitness center, indoor-outdoor rooftop sky terrace, pool, coworking and conference room, golf simulator and game lounge.

July 16, 2026

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Lee & Associates Brokers Sale of 455,858 SF Industrial Property in Lansing, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow July 16, 2026

LANSING, ILL. — Lee & Associates of Illinois has brokered the sale of a 455,858-square-foot warehouse located at 16801 Exchange Ave. in Lansing, a south suburb of Chicago. Walter Murphy of Lee & Associates represented the buyer, RBT Industries (The Great Escape), a retailer of home leisure products. RBT will occupy 313,982 square feet of the building while the remainder will be leased to LKQ Corp. Stephanie Park, Colin Green and Traci Payette of CBRE represented the seller, Plymouth Industrial REIT Inc.

July 16, 2026

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Principle Construction Completes Warehouse Renovation for POLI FILM America in Hampshire, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow July 16, 2026

HAMPSHIRE, ILL. — Principle Construction Corp. has completed a warehouse renovation for POLI FILM America Inc. at One Elgiloy Drive in Hampshire, a far northwest suburb of Chicago. The project provides the protective plastic film manufacturer with a streamlined, rectangular floor plan designed to optimize high-volume manufacturing operations. The centerpiece of the project involved relocating 12 precast concrete panels from an existing 133-foot wall. By moving these panels and integrating new ones, Principle enclosed the inner section of a previously L-shaped warehouse, converting it into a contiguous space. Principle also expanded the west side dock apron and added two new dock positions in the existing warehouse space. The addition of 38,956 square feet to the manufacturing facility included a new entry door and a drive-in door, a gas-fired make-up air unit, ballasted roof and lighting. Principle also installed an infiltration pit for increased stormwater management capacity. Harris Architects was the architect.

July 16, 2026

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Multifamily

Kiser Group Arranges $5.7M Sale of Chicago Apartment Building

by Kristin Harlow July 16, 2026

CHICAGO — Kiser Group has arranged the $5.7 million sale of a 43-unit apartment building located at 5123-31 S. University Ave. in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood. Lee Kiser brokered the transaction. The Norm Levin Trust sold the property to Florin Pavel. Situated a few blocks from the University of Chicago, the asset was 97.7 percent occupied at the time of sale. The buyer completed a 1031 exchange and plans to renovate and reposition the asset to better serve student housing demand. The same family had owned the property since 1962.

July 16, 2026

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Des Moines at the Midpoint: Demand Is Real, Space Is the Variable

by Kristin Harlow July 16, 2026

By Aaron Hyde and Justin Lossner, JLL Regional markets like Des Moines are no longer waiting their turn. Retailers and office users that once bypassed mid-sized metros for coastal or high-growth markets are compressing their timelines and arriving here ahead of schedule. Heading into the second half of 2026, that shift is already playing out on the ground. Des Moines faces constrained supply and steady demand—not excess capacity. Across retail and office, the question isn’t whether tenants want to be here, but whether growth can physically occur. Retail: strong demand Retail vacancy in metro Des Moines sits around 3.5 percent, the tightest rate in over a decade. Demand spans categories: Quick-service restaurants, banks, auto tenants, fitness and junior box soft goods retailers all absorb space as it becomes available. Retailers are no longer simply looking for the next door down the street. They’re expanding regionally, and markets like Des Moines are benefiting as larger metros tighten. National retailers now enter Des Moines earlier in their expansion cycles. In fact, roughly 36 percent of new national retail leases were signed within five months of space becoming available. Des Moines is consistent with that velocity. Space — not demand — limits growth …

July 16, 2026

Acquisitions Midwest Ohio Retail

JLL Arranges $28.2M Sale of Westwood Town Center in Suburban Cleveland

by Kristin Harlow July 15, 2026

ROCKY RIVER, OHIO — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the $28.2 million sale of Westwood Town Center, a shopping center in Rocky River near Cleveland. Built in 1988, the property totals 226,155 square feet. Anchor tenants include Home Depot, which accounts for 30 percent of income and recently extended its lease, and Marc’s, a regional grocer that accounts for 25 percent of income. Additional tenants include AMC Theatres, which operates the only six-screen theater within a five-mile radius, Dollar Tree, FedEx and Third Federal Savings & Loan. The center is currently 95 percent occupied. Michael Nieder and Brian Page of JLL represented the seller, Zeisler Morgan Properties. The buyer was KPR Centers.

July 15, 2026

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Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 916-Unit Self-Storage Property in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow July 15, 2026

CHICAGO — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of a 916-unit Public Storage property in Chicago. Completed in 2024, the self-storage facility consists of climate-controlled units totaling 72,899 rentable square feet. Jeffrey Herrmann and Sean Delaney of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, an Illinois-based limited liability company. Delaney procured the buyer, a Texas-based limited liability company.

July 15, 2026

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HODC Opens 48-Unit Permanent Supportive Housing Community in Northbrook, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow July 15, 2026

NORTHBROOK, ILL. — Nonprofit developer Housing Opportunity Development Corp. (HODC) has opened Poupard Place, a permanent supportive housing community in Northbrook. The 48-unit, four-story community at 1593 Shermer Road provides affordable housing for individuals and families living with disabilities. The development was made possible through a collaborative partnership among HODC, Illinois Housing Development Authority, Cook County, National Equity Fund, Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, Village Bank & Trust and many other public and private partners. The Village of Northbrook unanimously approved the project and donated the land. The project team included architect Cordogan, Clark & Associates and general contractor Skender.

July 15, 2026

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Multifamily Retail

Greenstone Partners Negotiates $4M Sale of Apartment, Retail Building in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow July 15, 2026

CHICAGO — Greenstone Partners has negotiated the $4 million sale of a fully leased property located along Restaurant Row in Chicago’s Fulton Market neighborhood. Located at 1012 W. Randolph St., the four-story asset totals 6,500 square feet and includes a ground-floor retail space leased to Rōti Modern Mediterranean and three loft-style apartments. At the time of sale, the property was fully occupied. Danny Spitz, Tom Galvin and Brewster Hague of Greenstone represented the seller. The buyer was Los Angeles-based Foundational Real Estate.

July 15, 2026

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