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Interra Realty Brokers Two Sales of Chicago Multifamily Properties for $13M

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Interra Realty has brokered the sales of two vintage apartment buildings in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood for a total of $13 million. The properties included 611-13 W. Arlington Place, a 23-unit asset built in 1927 that sold for $7.3 million, and 567-69 W. Arlington Place, a 14-unit building constructed in 1907 that traded for $5.7 million. Colin O’Malley of Interra represented the confidential seller of both properties. Joe Smazal and Mark Dykstra of Interra represented Hayes Properties, the buyer of 611-13 W. Arlington. The confidential buyer of the other property was self-represented. Both assets were fully occupied at the time of sale.

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Darland Delivers 60,000 SF Industrial Facility for Mid-States Utility in Papillion, Nebraska

by Kristin Harlow

PAPILLION, NEB. — Darland Construction Co. has completed a nearly 60,000-square-foot industrial facility for Mid-States Utility Trailer Sales in Papillion. The project is located just off Highway 50 and I-80 and serves as a regional hub for the semi-trailer dealer. The development features a trailer shop, parts warehouse, driver’s lounge and administrative offices. A notable aspect of the project includes more than 11 acres of exterior paving designed to accommodate the extensive inventory and traffic flow of large semi-trailers. Mid-States Utility operates four locations across Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota.

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Fortec to Redevelop Former Ambulance Warehouse in Metro Chicago into Early Education Center

by Kristin Harlow

VERNON HILLS, ILL. — Fortec has acquired a 15,040-square-foot former ambulance warehouse at 401 W. Sullivan Drive in the Chicago suburb of Vernon Hills. The $1.7 million acquisition is part of a $5 million investment to transform the property into The Nest School-Vernon Hills, an early education center scheduled to open in spring 2026. Fortec has signed a lease with The Nest Schools, a childhood education operator with more than 50 schools nationwide. Construction is scheduled to begin this month, with planned improvements including a full interior renovation, the addition of an outdoor playground and a modern redesign led by New Look Architecture. The property formerly served as a Superior Ambulance headquarters. Fortec is financing the project with a lender partner and expects to complete construction by mid-2026. Northmarq’s Milo Spector represented Fortec in the deal.

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Bargain House Outlet Signs 8,160 SF Retail Lease in Westland, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow

WESTLAND, MICH. — Bargain House Outlet has signed an 8,160-square-foot retail lease at One Michigan Place in Westland, a western suburb of Detroit. The tenant will move into the former Family Dollar space at the Kroger-anchored shopping center. Owen Kelly and Michael Murphy of Gerdom Realty & Investment represented the landlord, Axiom Properties. The deal was completed within the first week of listing the property for lease.

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Colliers Brokers $66M Sale of Multifamily Portfolio in Metro Minneapolis

by Kristin Harlow

RAMSEY AND ZIMMERMAN, MINN. — Colliers has brokered the $66 million sale of the Northwest Apartment Collection, a three-property, 304-unit multifamily portfolio in metro Minneapolis. The properties include Park View East and Sapphire in Ramsey as well as Depot on Main in Zimmerman. Built between 2017 and 2020, the communities offer a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Amenities include fitness centers, lounges, package lockers and pools.  Park View East and Sapphire together comprise 239 units within COR, a 320-acre master-planned community anchored by the NorthStar Commuter Rail with direct access to downtown Minneapolis. Depot on Main includes 65 units. Mox Gunderson, Dan Linell, Adam Haydon and Devon Dvorak of Colliers brokered the sale. Dakota REIT was the buyer.

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Kraus-Anderson Breaks Ground on $39M Graham Park Exhibition Center in Rochester, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow

ROCHESTER, MINN. — Kraus-Anderson has broken ground on the $39 million Graham Park Exhibition Center in Rochester. The multipurpose facility will serve as a year-round hub for sports events, concerts, livestock and horse shows, trade shows and cultural celebrations in southeast Minnesota. Designed by LHB Architecture and CRW Architecture + Design Group, the 80,000-square-foot property will feature a 49,000-square-foot main area with retractable seating for up to 1,500 people, a 16,500-square-foot warm-up arena for pre-event activities and an outdoor activity pad for flexible outdoor events. The project will also include space for 250 portable stalls and accommodations for visitors, exhibitor and animals. Completion is slated for early 2027.

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Associated Bank Provides $12.8M Loan for Redevelopment of Former Shopko Store Near Green Bay

by Kristin Harlow

DE PERE, WIS. — Associated Bank has provided a $12.8 million construction loan for a mixed-use redevelopment of 550 William Street in De Pere, just south of Green Bay. The project is on the site of a former Shopko store. Plans for the five-story development include 60 multifamily units and 7,900 square feet of commercial space on the first floor. The project is currently under construction, with completion slated for July 2026. The Shopko store closed six years ago. The project marks the first building of a multi-phase redevelopment plan, which includes a hotel, city-owned parking structure and another residential building. Tim Jorgensen of Associated Bank handled the loan arrangements and closing.

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Worldwide Flight Services Signs Full-Building, 66,552 SF Industrial Lease in Suburban Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

FRANKLIN PARK, ILL. — Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has signed a full-building, 66,552-square-foot industrial lease at The Cubes at ORD in the Chicago suburb of Franklin Park. The development is located immediately southeast of the O’Hare International Airport at the intersection of Irving Park Road and Seymour Avenue. The recently completed facility features 20 exterior dock doors, two drive-in doors, 11 trailer storage spaces, parking for 70 vehicles and direct access to I-294. Brian Colson and Brian Pomorski of Avison Young represented owner CRG in the lease, while Matt Mulvihill of CBRE represented WFS. CRG integrated partner Lamar Johnson Collaborative designed The Cubes at ORD while parent company Clayco served as general contractor.

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Lee & Associates Arranges $1.5M Sale of Industrial Building in Arlington Heights, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL. — Lee & Associates of Illinois has arranged the $1.5 million sale of a 15,654-square-foot industrial building in the Chicago suburb of Arlington Heights. The property is located at 3860 N. Ventura Drive. Dustin Albers of Lee & Associates represented the seller, AmBeed, a chemical wholesaler. The buyer, Digital Design Corp., is an engineering consultant already located in the same business park. The property will serve as an additional location for the company. Albers also represented AmBeed in its purchase of 1001 Asbury in Buffalo Grove, allowing the firm to consolidate its operations to a new corporate headquarters.

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Friedman Real Estate Arranges Auction Sale of 640,000 SF Office Campus in Metro Detroit

by Kristin Harlow

SOUTHFIELD, MICH. — Friedman Real Estate has arranged the auction sale of West 11, a three-building office campus spanning 23.9 acres and totaling more than 640,000 square feet in the Detroit suburb of Southfield. The undisclosed buyer plans to convert the property into mixed-use. Friedman worked with auction partner Ten-X. The sales price and seller were not disclosed.

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