Midwest

JLL Arranges $9.4M Acquisition Loan for Industrial Portfolio in Minneapolis

by Kristin Harlow October 11, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS — JLL Capital Markets has arranged a $9.4 million loan for the acquisition of a six-building industrial portfolio totaling 191,986 square feet in Minneapolis. The properties are home to a variety of tenants such as StreetFactory Media, Children’s Theatre, CenturyLink, Brownstone Distributing and Guthrie Theater. The buildings are situated at the intersection of East Hennepin Avenue and Harrison Street. Trent Niederberger and Britta Lund of JLL arranged the five-year, fixed-rate loan through Justin Adducci of North American Banking Co. Buligo Capital Partners was the borrower.

October 11, 2022

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Restaurant Retail

Greenstone Partners Brokers $2.3M Sale of Starbucks-Occupied Property in Lakemoor, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow October 11, 2022

LAKEMOOR, ILL. — Greenstone Partners has brokered the $2.3 million sale of a newly constructed retail property occupied by Starbucks in Lakemoor, which is located in Northeast Illinois. The net-leased property sold at a cap rate of 4.55 percent and $1,029 per square foot, marking the lowest cap rate ever for a Starbucks property in Illinois, according to CoStar. The building is situated within the larger Lakemoor Commons, which is home to tenants such as Heartland Dental, Chipotle, Buona Beef and a multi-tenant retail center. Brewster Hague and Jason St. John of Greenstone represented the seller, a Chicago-area developer. The duo also procured the buyer, a private entity based in California completing a 1031 exchange.

October 11, 2022

Aaron Hargrove Walker Dunlop Affordable Housing

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Walker & Dunlop: Affordable Housing’s Appeal Grows for Investors

by Sarah Daniels October 11, 2022

With transaction volume for market-rate housing beginning to ebb, affordable housing investment is poised to play a more central role in the months ahead. Several factors have broadened the allure of affordable housing as an investment vehicle in recent years. When the pandemic began taking a toll on market-rate housing performance, investors saw federal, state and even local governments enact measures to help residents at affordable communities maintain their rent payments and help ensure housing remained available for people struggling financially. We saw the interest level in Section 8 properties, for example, increase significantly during the pandemic, due chiefly to federal guarantees backing those rent streams. From a financing perspective, the strong commitment shown by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Housing Administration to preserve liquidity for affordable housing has bolstered development and investment in the space. Due to the required hold periods, affordable housing investments are less affected by market cycles, so liquidity should remain strong. Now, changing economic forces promise to drive new equity to the affordable sphere and fuel further investment. The Federal Open Market Committee’s resolve to combat record inflation is exerting upward pressure on mortgage rates and, eventually, cap rates, which could discourage sellers …

October 11, 2022

Development Illinois Indiana Midwest Multifamily Student Housing Top Stories

Harrison Street, Trinitas to Develop Four Student Housing Projects Totaling $450M

by Taylor Williams October 11, 2022

CHICAGO AND LAFAYETTE, IND. — A joint venture between Chicago-based investment firm Harrison Street and Lafayette-based Trinitas has announced plans to develop four student housing projects in markets across the country that are aggregately valued at $450 million. The four projects will total 3,390 beds and will all be located within walking distance of campus for students at Indiana University, University of Central Florida, University of Wisconsin and University of Georgia. Construction timelines were not disclosed. Trinitas will assume property management responsibilities upon completion of each project. Current at Latimer Square will be a 906-bed, off-campus project in Bloomington, Indiana, that will serve students at Indiana University. The five-building development will feature units with bed-to-bath parity and a variety of floor plans, from studio to five-bedroom layouts. Amenities will include a pool, entertainment lounge, fire pits, tanning beds, green spaces, a fitness center and 442 parking spaces. Current Orlando, which will house students attending the University of Central Florida, will total 750 beds in studio, one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units. Residences will be spread across three buildings, and the amenity package will comprise a pool, spa, basketball court, fitness center, study lounges and 690 parking spots. Atmosphere Madison will …

October 11, 2022

Development Iowa Midwest Retail

Ders Group Breaks Ground on PinSeekers Golf Venue at Park Place in Tiffin, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow October 10, 2022

TIFFIN, IOWA — The Ders Group LLC has broken ground on a two-story PinSeekers golf venue at the Park Place mixed-use development in Tiffin, about 20 miles south of Cedar Rapids. The 49,022-square-foot venue will feature 56 heated bays and Toptracer ball tracking technology, which uses high-speed cameras and computer algorithms to provide instant feedback on golf swings. The facility, which will be open year-round, also features 18 holes of mini golf, a full-service restaurant and two bars. Completion is slated for summer 2023. Innovative Construction Solutions is serving as the general contractor for the $29 million project. Park Place is a 450-acre development consisting of residential, retail, entertainment and dining space.

October 10, 2022

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Multifamily

Interra Realty Brokers $9.2M Sale of Apartment Building in Chicago’s Rogers Park

by Kristin Harlow October 10, 2022

CHICAGO — Interra Realty has brokered the sale of Elevation Lofts in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood for $9.2 million. The property features 40 apartment units and retail space at 1531 W. Howard St. Amenities at the building, constructed in 2020, include a rooftop terrace, community room, fitness center, dog run, onsite parking and bike storage. Joe Smazal and Colin O’Malley of Interra represented the undisclosed seller as well as the buyer, Becovic Residential LLC. The sales price represents the highest price paid for an individual property in Rogers Park so far this year, according to Interra.

October 10, 2022

Development Illinois Industrial Midwest

Principle Construction Completes Expansion, Renovation of Warehouse for CV-Tek in South Elgin, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow October 10, 2022

SOUTH ELGIN, ILL. — Principle Construction has completed an expansion and renovation project totaling 78,000 square feet for food packaging manufacturer CV-Tek in South Elgin. Middleby Cos. owns the building, which now features 56,000 square feet of warehouse space and 22,000 square feet of office space. The project also included new electrical distribution system for computerized manufacturing equipment, enhanced lighting, new flooring and roof upgrades. Cornerstone Architects provided architectural services. Principle completed the project in 16 weeks.

October 10, 2022

Acquisitions Illinois Industrial Midwest

Venture One Acquires 71,552 SF Industrial Building in Elk Grove Village, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow October 10, 2022

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILL. — Venture One Real Estate, through its acquisition fund VK Industrial VI LP, has acquired a 71,552-square-foot industrial building in the Chicago suburb of Elk Grove Village. The purchase price was undisclosed. The property at 925-1065 Chase Ave. was vacant at the time of acquisition. The building features seven docks, two drive-in doors and parking for 71 cars. Prior to closing, Venture One received a 6B tax incentive. According to Elk Grove Village, in order to be eligible for 6B, the property must be used for an industrial purpose and one of the following criteria must be met: new construction; buying a building that has been vacant for at least one year; or substantial renovation to an existing building. Venture One plans to make significant improvements to the property, including office renovations, new paint, parking lot seal coating, energy efficient lighting, roof replacement, landscaping and façade enhancements. Jonathan Kohn and John D’Orazio of Colliers represented the undisclosed seller and will market the property for lease on behalf of Venture One. Venture One’s acquisition fund is a partnership with Kovitz Investment Group.

October 10, 2022

Loans Midwest Ohio Retail

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $1.9M Loan for Refinancing of CVS-Occupied Property in Canton, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow October 10, 2022

CANTON, OHIO — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) has arranged a $1.9 million loan for the refinancing of a 13,225-square-foot retail property occupied by CVS in Canton. The standalone building is located at 2210 W. Tuscarawas St. Christopher Marks of MMCC arranged the 10-year loan, which features a 4.5 percent interest rate, 30-year amortization schedule and 35 percent loan-to-value ratio. The lender and borrower were not provided.

October 10, 2022

Development Industrial Leasing Activity Michigan Midwest

ONE to Invest $1.6B in Battery Cell Manufacturing Plant in Michigan

by Kristin Harlow October 7, 2022

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, MICH. — Our Next Energy (ONE), a Michigan-based energy storage technology company, has unveiled plans to invest $1.6 billion in a new battery cell manufacturing plant in Van Buren Township, about 28 miles southwest of Detroit. The recently constructed facility will be named ONE Circle and is expected to create 2,112 jobs when operating at full capacity by the end of 2027. The 659,589-square-foot facility will produce 200,000 electric vehicle battery packs annually. ONE will begin upgrades and equipment installation at the property in January 2023. Production at the plant is slated to begin in 2024. Ashley Capital owns the property, which is located at 42060 Ecorse Road within the Crossroads Distribution Center.

October 7, 2022

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