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Transwestern Negotiates 72,645 SF Office Lease at Michigan Plaza in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Transwestern has negotiated a 72,645-square-foot office lease at Michigan Plaza in Chicago. Mark Buth, Kathleen Bertrand and Steve Hennessy of Transwestern represented the landlord, Aegis Asset Management. Jeff Lindenmeyer, Chris O’Leary and Shannon Connerty Morris of Avison Young represented the tenant, the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA). Transwestern also manages the nearly 2 million-square-foot complex. IHDA will occupy space in the 978,693-square-foot 225 N. Michigan Ave. building. The transaction marks the largest new lease in the East Loop submarket since the second quarter of 2023, according to Transwestern. Located on Michigan Avenue south of the Chicago River, Michigan Plaza offers amenities such as multiple tenant lounges, a fitness center and outdoor space. The second-floor lounge is connected to the East Plaza, an outdoor terrace with a bocce ball court and putting green. The third-floor lounge offers a kitchen and conferencing space.

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Associated Bank Provides $7.6M Construction Loan for Chicago Apartment Building

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Associated Bank has provided a $7.6 million construction loan for a five-story, 40-unit apartment building located at 4725 N. Clifton Ave. in Chicago. CEDARst Cos. is developing the transit-oriented project, which is named Clifton Uptown. Located in the heart of the Uptown Square Historic District, the property will feature 12 studio units, 28 one-bedroom units and 1,839 square feet of ground-floor retail space. The site is adjacent to the CTA Red Line Lawrence Station that is in the final stages of a $2.1 billion Red and Purple Line modernization project. Daniel Barrins of Associated Bank managed the loan arrangements and closing.

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Webinar: Flood Zones & FEMA Compliance — How Developers Avoid Delays, Cut Insurance Costs & Increase Property Value

by Sarah Daniels

The March 2 France Media webinar “Flood Zones & FEMA Compliance — How Developers Avoid Delays, Cut Insurance Costs & Increase Property Value,” hosted by France Media and sponsored by National Flood Experts, examined how flood zones and evolving regulatory requirements are shaping development and financing outlooks. Flood risk is often treated as a late-stage compliance issue, but it can influence site design, permitting timelines, construction costs (and cost expectations) and long-term insurance expenses. Flood maps established by federal and local authorities define development constraints such as base flood elevations and floodways. Because these maps are updated slowly and regulations vary by municipality, developers frequently encounter unexpected complications during permitting, including the need for additional engineering studies, modeling requirements and extended approval timelines. The webinar panelists emphasized ways that developers can mitigate these risks by approaching flood zones strategically and incorporating flood analysis earlier in the development lifecycle. Early collaboration can identify opportunities to cut costs and avoid delays. Watch this brief webinar to learn about common problems caused by flood zones, changes in regulatory needs and practical pathways to help reduce or eliminate flood zone requirements (to increase the value of properties). Click here to download the slide presentation. …

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Mid-America Brokers Sale of 131,748 SF Grocery-Anchored Retail Property in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Mid-America Real Estate Corp. has brokered the sale of 3030 North Broadway, a Mariano’s-anchored retail property serving Chicago’s Lakeview and Lincoln Park neighborhoods. Additional tenants at the five-story, 131,748-square-foot asset include Club Studio, PNC, Starbucks and Fresh Dental. Ben Wineman and Joe Girardi of Mid-America represented the seller, SITE Centers. The buyer was L3 Capital.

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Colliers Arranges Sale of 121-Unit Active Adult Community in St. Paul

by Kristin Harlow

ST. PAUL, MINN. — Colliers has arranged the sale of Graham Place Senior Apartments, a 121-unit, 55-plus community located at 1745 Graham Ave. in St. Paul’s Highland neighborhood. The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit property, built in 2005, features 42 one-bedroom units and 79 two-bedroom units. Amenities include a fitness center, business center, corner store, beauty salon, guest suite accommodations, underground parking and 24-hour emergency maintenance. Northstar Properties of Minnesota Inc. was the buyer. Dan Linnell, Mox Gunderson, Adam Haydon, Devon Dvorak and Drew Jackson of Colliers represented the buyer and undisclosed seller.

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Northmarq Provides $22.7M Agency Loan for Refinancing of Minnesota Apartment Building

by Kristin Harlow

EXCELSIOR, MINN. — Northmarq has provided a $22.7 million Fannie Mae loan for the refinancing of One West Drive, a boutique apartment building with 49 units in Excelsior. Andy Finn of Northmarq arranged the permanent fixed-rate financing on behalf of the borrower, which included Monarch Development Partners, Red Leaf Partners and Blue Baukol Capital Partners. Completed in late 2024, One West Drive is situated on the site of the former Excelsior City Hall. The property features seven connected two-story buildings. Units come in one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts as well as two-bedroom rowhomes with private rooftops and garages. Amenities include a spa pool, fitness and yoga studio, private dining room, coworking lounge, outdoor grilling area, resident garden, two-story lobby and dog run.

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PREMIER Breaks Ground on 82,125 SF Manufacturing Facility for Linx in Niles, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

NILES, ILL. — PREMIER has broken ground on a manufacturing facility for Linx Global in Niles. The 82,125-square-foot building features an additional 18,000-square-foot production mezzanine. Linx is a global product development and contract manufacturing company. The new facility will grow Linx’s R&D operations and deepen its footprint in medical, advanced packaging and electromechanical assembly space. The project will house a range of specialized manufacturing and research spaces, including a wet lab, quality control lab, 3D print room and dedicated support areas. The office areas will include conference rooms, private offices, breakout rooms and open workspaces. Employees will have access to a café and green roof deck with a walking path, outdoor kitchen and gas fire pit. The project team includes Heitman Architects, Spaceco Inc., MK Industries Inc., Swift Structural Design and Connelly Electric. Substantial completion is slated for the first quarter of 2027.

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Six Flags to Sell Seven Theme Parks to EPR Properties for $331M

by Abby Cox

CHARLOTTE, N.C. AND KANSAS CITY, MO. — Charlotte-based Six Flags Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: FUN), the world’s largest regional theme park operator, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell seven of its amusement parks for $331 million in cash. Kansas City-based EPR Properties (NYSE: EPR), an experiential and entertainment real estate investment trust, was the buyer. The parks total more than 1,600 acres combined and draw approximately 4.5 million visitors annually. “Consistent with our strategy, this divestiture enables us to concentrate our capital, leadership and operational focus on the properties that we believe generate the strongest returns and offer the greatest long-term upside,” says John Reilly, president and CEO of Six Flags. Six Flags will sell a list of parks including Valleyfair in Minneapolis; Worlds of Fun in Kansas City; Michigan’s Adventure in Grand Rapids, Mich.; Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston in Galveston, Texas; Six Flags St. Louis in St. Louis; Six Flags Great Escape in Queensbury, N.Y.; and Six Flags La Ronde in Montreal.  Florida-based Enchanted Parks, a newly formed owner-operator entity that was formerly known as Innovative Attraction Management, is partnering with EPR Properties to lease and operate the six U.S. parks, while La Ronde Operations Inc. will lease and operate …

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JLL Brokers Sale of Overlook at Oakbrook Retail Center in Metro Chicago for $44M

by Kristin Harlow

OAK BROOK, ILL. — JLL Capital Markets has brokered the $44 million sale of Overlook at Oakbrook, an unanchored retail strip center in Oak Brook that was constructed in 2023 and is located across from Oakbrook Center shopping mall. The property totals 52,876 square feet across seven buildings. The asset is 94 percent occupied by 13 tenants, including Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar, Panera Bread, Veterinary Emergency Group and Guidepost Montessori. The property features 80 percent national tenancy with no single tenant representing more than 20 percent of income. Michael Nieder, Brian Page and Alex Sharrin of JLL represented the seller, MetLife Investment Management, and procured the buyer, a real estate fund advised by Crow Holdings Capital.

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Core Spaces Acquires 972-Bed Student Housing Community Near University of Missouri

by Kristin Harlow

COLUMBIA, MO. — Core Spaces has acquired The Collective at Columbia, a 972-bed student housing community near the University of Missouri in Columbia. Preiss and a real estate fund advised by Crow Holdings Capital sold the 318-unit property. Located at 3600 Aspen Heights Parkway, The Collective at Columbia offers a mix of two- to four-bedroom floor plans, all in cottage-style layouts. Amenities include a pool, clubhouse, fitness center, sand volleyball court, basketball court, dedicated study lounges and a private shuttle providing direct access to campus. The property is currently fully occupied. The acquisition marks Chicago-based Core’s first investment in Columbia.

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