Midwest

Kraus-Anderson Completes 17,200 SF Rental Store for Ziegler Cat in Dayton, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow July 20, 2023

DAYTON, MINN. — Kraus-Anderson has completed construction of a 17,200-square-foot rental store for Ziegler Cat at 18171 Territorial Road in Dayton, a far north suburb of Minneapolis. One of Caterpillar’s largest dealers in North America, Ziegler is expanding its equipment sales, rental and repair services in central Minnesota. Ziegler sells and services Cat construction, paving, forestry, mining equipment, trucks, generators and industrial engines. Designed by CNH Architects, the two-story property replaces a former building.

July 20, 2023

Market Reports Michigan Midwest Midwest Market Reports

Commercial Real Estate Values Are in Flux

by Kristin Harlow July 20, 2023

By Anthony Sanna, Integra Realty Resources The commercial real estate (CRE) market is facing a time of uncertainty and anxiety as we move further into 2023. A variety of factors are contributing to investor sentiment being low, including the threat of higher interest rates impacting commercial loans, fears of a declining CRE market, and concerns about recessionary pressures, inflation and a liquidity crisis currently taking shape. The question on everyone’s mind is where values are going and what trends we can expect in the coming months. Signs of a softening market National data analytics firms are already reporting a 10 percent value decline across most asset classes, except for industrial real estate. While this indicates there is downward pressure on pricing, it’s important to remember that appraisal data is somewhat backward-looking and may lag behind current pricing trends. Additionally, tracking recent transactions from six to nine months ago may not represent the boots on the ground experience happening at this very moment. Admittedly, appraisers are rear-view mirror-focused (tracking transactions) while the actual market is windshield-focused (future transactions). Despite this, recent examples in daily work indicate a downward pricing trend. Recent purchase contracts have been re-traded and amended, often with lower …

July 20, 2023

Development Illinois Industrial Midwest

Olympus Design and Development Breaks Ground on $65M Logistics Campus in Suburban Chicago

by Kristin Harlow July 19, 2023

SCHAUMBURG, ILL. — Olympus Design and Development has broken ground on a $65 million logistics campus in the Chicago suburb of Schaumburg. The four-building development will house headquarters office, warehouse and distribution space for Experior Global & Transport as well as one speculative office and industrial building for other users. David Haigh of NAI Hiffman represented Experior in the acquisition of the property. Completion is slated for the fourth quarter of 2024. The campus will feature a 24-hour surveillance system, parking for 800 trucks and trailers, a fully equipped gas station and convenience store, and a truck sales and repair shop to be operated by Experior.

July 19, 2023

Development Illinois Industrial Midwest

Meridian Design Build Completes 258,720 SF Spec Industrial Building in West Chicago

by Kristin Harlow July 19, 2023

WEST CHICAGO, ILL. — Meridian Design Build has completed construction of Dupage Crossings, a 258,720-square-foot speculative industrial building in West Chicago. Stotan Industrial and Stonemont Financial Group developed the facility, which is located on 17 acres at 348 Charles Court. The property features a clear height of 36 feet, 32 loading docks, four drive-in doors, 212 auto parking spaces and 46 trailer parking stalls. Harris Architects and civil engineer Spaceco made up the project team. Brian Kling and Reed Adler of Colliers are marketing the building for lease. The project was 66 percent leased shortly after completion.

July 19, 2023

Illinois Leasing Activity Life Sciences Midwest

Two Tenants Expand Leases Within Fulton Labs in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow July 19, 2023

CHICAGO — Two tenants have expanded their leases within Fulton Labs, a 725,000-square-foot, two-building life sciences development in Chicago. The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago, a biomedical research institute launched by Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg, signed a lease for 28,200 square feet at 400 N. Aberdeen St. The tenant initially signed a lease earlier this year at Fulton Labs’ other building, which is located at 1375 W. Fulton St. Since there is no further space at 1375 W. Fulton, the biohub will move into a new space at 400 N. Aberdeen in the first quarter of 2024, and temporarily occupy space in a science-ready lab suite at 1375 W. Fulton until then. Venture accelerator Portal Innovations is expanding its lease from 6,000 to 55,000 square feet at 400 N. Aberdeen. ESG Architects, CRB Group and Power Construction are completing the interior build-outs for both tenants. Dan Lyne of CBRE represented ownership, Trammell Crow Co.

July 19, 2023

Development Midwest Minnesota Retail

Drive Shack to Open 20,265 SF Puttery Minneapolis This Friday

by Kristin Harlow July 19, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS — Drive Shack Inc., an owner and operator of golf-related leisure and entertainment businesses, will open Puttery Minneapolis this Friday, July 21. Located in the city’s North Loop, the adults-only, 20,265-square-foot venue features several bar and lounge areas as well as three nine-hole putting courses. Each putting course has its own theme. At the Minneapolis location, the themes include: art museum, conservatory and library. Each course features décor reminiscent of its theme. Puttery currently operates in The Colony, Texas; Charlotte, N.C.; Washington, D.C.; Houston; Chicago; and Pittsburgh.

July 19, 2023

Development Healthcare Midwest South Dakota

Kraus-Anderson Completes Construction of $2.4M Dialysis Center in Huron, South Dakota

by Kristin Harlow July 19, 2023

HURON, S.D. — Kraus-Anderson has completed construction of a new $2.4 million dialysis center at Huron Regional Medical Center in Huron, a city in eastern South Dakota. Designed by Wold Architects, the 4,165-square-foot project features a 12-bay dialysis unit, including two isolation treatment rooms. The project replaces an outdated dialysis suite. Kraus-Anderson’s scope of work also included a new water system and utilities, a generator and updates to the exterior façade. The center is located at 172 4th St. SE.

July 19, 2023

Illinois Loans Midwest Multifamily Seniors Housing

Greystone Provides Bridge Financing for $150M Acquisition of Supportive Living Portfolio in Metro Chicago

by Kristin Harlow July 18, 2023

CHICAGO — Greystone Monticello, a bridge lending platform serving as a one-stop-shop provider of capital finance products and services for the multifamily and seniors housing sectors, has provided bridge financing for the $150 million acquisition of a portfolio of eight supportive living facilities in Illinois. The portfolio was financed with a two-year bridge loan and is intended to transition to long-term, fixed-rate financing with Greystone. Comprising 921 beds, the facilities are located in Elk Grove Village, Melrose Park, Country Club Hills, Bartlett, Vernon Hills and Chicago. The supportive living program in Illinois is an alternative to nursing home care for low-income persons requiring mid-range care needs. Eric Rosenstock of Greystone worked with both the buyer and seller and originated the bridge financing.

July 18, 2023

Acquisitions Industrial Iowa Midwest

Phoenix Investors Acquires 365,640 SF Industrial Building in West Burlington, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow July 18, 2023

WEST BURLINGTON, IOWA — An affiliate of Phoenix Investors has acquired a 365,640-square-foot industrial building in West Burlington, a city in Southwest Iowa. Constructed in 1955 with additions in 1964, 1966, 1980 and 1993, the building is located at 510 E. Agency Road. The Burlington Junction Railroad connects the property to the BNSF mainline about 1.5 miles north. The facility also features a variety of cranes. The sales price and seller were undisclosed.

July 18, 2023

Affordable Housing Loans Midwest Minnesota Multifamily

Colliers Mortgage Provides $7M HUD-Insured Loan for Rehabilitation of Minneapolis Affordable Housing Portfolio

by Kristin Harlow July 18, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS — Colliers Mortgage has provided a $7 million HUD 221(d)(4) loan for the rehabilitation of a 57-unit affordable housing portfolio in Minneapolis. The portfolio is comprised of two properties: Talmage Green (26 units), and Oakland Square (31 units). All the units are covered by project-based Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) contracts, which have been renewed with 20-year terms. The portfolio is comprised of a variety of walk-up units, townhome units and single-family units. The properties will undergo $8.1 million in renovation work, including dwelling unit and community space upgrades. In addition to the 40-year HUD loan, the project will utilize 4 percent low-income housing tax credits and tax-exempt bonds. David Mullen of Colliers Securities LLC, an affiliate of Colliers Mortgage, underwrote the bonds. Talmage Oakland LP was the borrower. Trellis Management Co. will continue to serve as property manager.

July 18, 2023

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