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Boulder Group Brokers $3.8M Sale of Fifth Third Bank Ground Lease in Oswego, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

OSWEGO, ILL. — The Boulder Group has brokered the $3.8 million sale of a single-tenant, ground-leased Fifth Third Bank property in Oswego. The 4,273-square-foot retail building is located at 2660 U.S. Highway 34. Randy Blankstein, Jimmy Goodman and John Feeney of Boulder Group represented the seller, a West Coast-based real estate firm. The buyer was a Chicago-based investment firm completing a 1031 exchange. The lease, which is structured as a ground lease with triple-net terms and zero landlord responsibilities, has approximately nine years of remaining term. Fifth Third Bank has continuously operated from this location since 2008 and signed a new 10-year lease extension in October 2025. The lease includes 10 percent rental escalations every five years. The tenant has four five-year renewal options remaining. Cincinnati-based Fifth Third Bank operates more than 1,100 full-service banking centers and over 2,000 ATMs across 11 states.

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SparrowHawk, Almanac Realty Acquire 4.4 MSF Industrial Portfolio in Midwest for Nearly $400M

by Abby Cox

HOUSTON AND NEW YORK CITY — A joint venture between SparrowHawk and New York City-based Almanac Realty Investors has acquired a 20-property, 4.4 million-square-foot industrial portfolio located across six markets in the Midwest. Stockholm-based global investment firm EQT sold the portfolio for nearly $400 million. Brian Walsh, Lucas Borges, Steve Klein, Chris Pratt, Emma Berner and Christian Johnston of JLL Capital Markets secured a five-year, $236 million acquisition loan through PPM America on behalf of the buyers. “This acquisition accelerates SparrowHawk’s strategic expansion in the Midwest with a portfolio that is integral to connecting industrial occupiers to the large consumer markets driving logistics and e-commerce growth,” says Alfredo Gutierrez, president and founder of SparrowHawk. The assets, which are spread throughout St. Louis, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton and Louisville, were 94 percent leased at the time of sale to 30 tenants across multiple industries such as logistics and distribution; business and professional services; industrial and manufacturing; e-commerce and retail; and wholesale and supply distribution. According to various media sources, 50 percent of the collection by square footage is located in St. Louis, while Cincinnati holds approximately one-fifth of the portfolio. The industrial properties feature 30-foot average clear heights, extensive dock capacity, tilt-up …

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MDH Partners Acquires 1 MSF Industrial Building in Greenfield, Indiana

by Kristin Harlow

GREENFIELD, IND. — MDH Partners has acquired 70 Connect III, a 1 million-square-foot industrial building in Greenfield within metro Indianapolis. Developed by Lauth on a speculative basis, the property sits along West 350 North in the East industrial submarket. JLL represented the seller. MDH’s Houston Hawley led the acquisition for the firm. The cross-docked building features a clear height of 40 feet, 108 dock doors expandable to 216, four drive-in doors, an ESFR sprinkler system and 8-inch slabs. MDH will complete a capital improvement program that will double trailer parking from 115 spaces to roughly 230 positions, expand the speculative office and complete a full interior and exterior repaint along with other improvements, delivering a move-in-ready building for a large user. JLL’s Brian Buschuk and Brian Seitz will handle leasing for MDH.

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Interra Realty Arranges $12.6M Sale of Multifamily Property in Lansing, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

LANSING, ILL. — Interra Realty has arranged the $12.6 million sale of the Hickory Oaks apartment complex in Lansing, about 25 miles south of downtown Chicago. Interra’s Michael Duckler represented the buyer, SpringView Investments, and the undisclosed seller. The 138-unit property presents a value-add opportunity, with in-place rents approximately 25 percent below market. The asset features eight garden-style buildings across 3 acres. There are 84 two-bedroom units, 52 one-bedroom units and two studios. Duckler is now employed with Greenstone Partners.

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Venture One Buys 131,998 SF Industrial Portfolio in Metro Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

EAST DUNDEE AND MOKENA, ILL. — Venture One Real Estate, through its acquisition fund VK Industrial VII LP, has purchased a three-building, 131,998-square-foot industrial portfolio in metro Chicago. The portfolio, which was fully leased at the time of sale, consists of single and multi-tenant properties that are home to five tenants. Two properties are in East Dundee: 160 Windsor Drive totals 40,764 square feet while 170 Prairie Lake Road totals 38,413 square feet. Both were constructed in 2001. In Mokena, 9645 Willow Lane is a single-tenant building totaling 52,821 square feet. It was built in 1979 and renovated in 2018. Joe Horrigan, Zach Graham and Ryan Bain of CBRE represented the seller. VK Industrial VII is co-sponsored by Venture One and Focus Partners Wealth.

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Bernard Financial Group Secures $5.6M Acquisition Loan for Industrial Facility in Findlay, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow

FINDLAY, OHIO — Bernard Financial Group (BFG) has secured a $5.6 million acquisition loan for a 112,396-square-foot industrial facility in Findlay, about 40 miles south of Toledo. Joshua Bernard of BFG arranged the permanent life insurance company loan. The borrower was BKG Dominion 1900 Industrial LLC.

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Detroit’s Industrial Market Is Healthier, More Nuanced Than Numbers Suggest 

by Kristin Harlow

By Tony Avendt, Cushman & Wakefield At first glance, Detroit’s industrial real estate market appears to be entering a period of moderation. Vacancy has crept upward, new supply continues to trickle online and recent quarters have posted negative absorption. Yet beneath these headline indicators lies a more complex — and arguably more resilient — story. The numbers alone do not fully capture how tenant behavior, shifting supply dynamics and a growing pool of “shadow space” are reshaping the market in subtle but meaningful ways. As of the first quarter of 2026, metro Detroit’s industrial vacancy rate stood at 4.1 percent, marking the 11th consecutive quarterly increase and the highest level since 2015. Even so, the market remains significantly tighter than the national average of approximately 7 percent, reinforcing Detroit’s position as one of the more supply-constrained industrial markets in the U.S. Rental performance tells a similarly stable story. Net average asking rents reached $7.40 per square foot in the first quarter — a 2.1 percent year-over-year increase and the highest level since late 2023. While rent growth has moderated from earlier peaks, landlords have largely maintained pricing power, particularly for well-located, modern distribution facilities. Still, the market is recalibrating after …

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Wafra Acquires 899,080 SF Industrial Portfolio in Brownsburg, Indiana

by Kristin Harlow

BROWNSBURG, IND. — Wafra Inc., a New York-based alternative investment firm, has acquired Brownsburg Logistics Park Portfolio, a collection of three industrial buildings totaling 899,080 square feet in Brownsburg. Funds advised by Wafra are acquiring the assets from a venture between Scannell Properties and Manulife Investment Management. Completed in 2022 and 2023, the buildings are home to seven tenants. The portfolio offers direct access to I-74 and is located about 12 miles from the Indianapolis International Airport.

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Skender Completes 83,000 SF Headquarters for Harrison Street in Chicago’s Fulton Market

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Skender has completed the 83,000-square-foot build-out of Harrison Street Asset Management’s headquarters at The Fulton, an office property located at 919 W. Fulton Market in Chicago. The real estate and infrastructure investment management firm is relocating from its prior location at 444 W. Lake St. Harrison Street’s three-floor build-out features an atrium stair, dedicated executive suite, a mix of private offices and open work areas as well as large terrace spaces. A central café is equipped with a full bar and built-in audiovisual system to accommodate meetings. SCB was the architect. Skender also served as the base building general contractor for the 535,000-square-foot development, which wrapped construction in April. In addition to office tenants, the property is home to Gibson’s Steakhouse and Equinox Fitness.

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JLL Arranges Sale of Two Seniors Housing Communities Totaling 216 Units in Metro Twin Cities

by Kristin Harlow

LAKE ELMO AND ARDEN HILLS, MINN. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the sale of Boulder Ponds Senior Living and Round Lake Senior Living, two Class A communities totaling 216 units in the Twin Cities market. JLL represented the seller and developer, Trident Development, and procured the buyer, LTC Properties Inc. Lifespark will remain the operator of both properties, which feature independent living, assisted living and memory care services. Boulder Ponds Senior Living, completed in 2020, is a 95-unit community in Lake Elmo. Round Lake Senior Living, which opened in 2023, is a 121-unit community in Arden Hills.

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