Midwest

Walker & Dunlop Arranges $555.6M Refinancing for 14-Property Student Housing Portfolio

by Abby Cox July 31, 2026

CHICAGO — Walker & Dunlop Inc. has arranged a $555.6 million loan for the refinancing of a 14-property student housing portfolio totaling 4,295 units and 10,454 beds across nine states. Chicago-based real estate investment and property management company The Scion Group was the borrower. The communities are located in Arizona, Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina and Texas. Specific property names were not disclosed. Walker & Dunlop’s Brendan Coleman, Will Baker and Colin Coleman secured the floating-rate, interest-only loan through an existing Fannie Mae credit facility. Scion maintains four Fannie Mae credit facilities, all of which were originated by Walker & Dunlop. Scion is the largest owner and operator of student housing communities globally with 190 communities and nearly 118,000 beds across 94 university markets. According to Walker & Dunlop’s 2026 Student Housing Outlook, demand continues to outpace supply across most major university markets. — Abby Cox

July 31, 2026

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MMCC Arranges $16.5M in Construction Financing for Green Bay Multifamily Project

by Kristin Harlow July 30, 2026

GREEN BAY, WIS. — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) has arranged $16.5 million in construction financing for Common Place Phase II, a 91-unit multifamily property with a first-floor retail unit located within walking distance of Lambeau Stadium at 670 Mike McCarthy Way in Green Bay. Robert Bhat of MMCC secured the financing through a local bank. The loan features an 80 percent loan-to-cost ratio, five-year term and 6.25 percent interest rate. Construction commenced in June. Plans call for a mix of studios, one-bedroom units and two-bedroom units designed to complement the adjacent Phase I development.

July 30, 2026

Acquisitions Industrial Kansas Midwest

BGO, Yukon Sell 291,000 SF Cold Storage Facility in New Century, Kansas

by Kristin Harlow July 30, 2026

NEW CENTURY, KAN. — BGO and Yukon Real Estate Partners have sold New Century Cold Storage, a newly built, 291,000-square-foot cold storage warehouse in New Century, a southwest suburb of Kansas City. A MetLife Investment Management client was the buyer. The facility, owned and co-developed through a joint venture between BGO and Yukon, was purpose-built as a plant-attached, built-to-suit warehouse for CJ Logistics America. The property is located within Johnson County Airport Commission’s New Century AirCenter industrial park, with a direct rail spur to the building and access to the BNSF Railway transcontinental intermodal facility. The asset is positioned less than four miles from I-35, providing road access to approximately 85 percent of the U.S. population within two days.

July 30, 2026

Acquisitions Midwest Minnesota Multifamily

JLL Brokers Sale of 81-Unit Apartment Community in Plymouth, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow July 30, 2026

PLYMOUTH, MINN. — JLL Capital Markets has brokered the sale of Medicine Lake Apartments, an 81-unit community situated along Medicine Lake in Plymouth. Built in 1977, the four-story property features 12 private boat slips and floor plans averaging 948 square feet. Amenities include a fitness center, sauna, outdoor pool, multi-sport court, resident clubroom and direct access to the Luce Line Regional Trail. Josh Talberg, Joseph Peris and Jack Graveline of JLL represented the seller, Bigos Management. The buyer was Weber Organization.

July 30, 2026

Development Iowa Midwest

Opus Underway on Construction of 133,670 SF Des Moines Christian School in Urbandale, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow July 30, 2026

URBANDALE, IOWA — Opus is under construction on a new dedicated high school for Des Moines Christian School in the suburb of Urbandale. The 133,670-square-foot facility will be located at 4300 136th St. on 104 acres that the school purchased in 2024 via a gift. Des Moines Christian School currently serves 1,500 students in grades Pre-K through 12 on its 26-acre Urbandale campus. The new high school, being built one mile away, will include a two-story academic wing with 24 classrooms and three labs, including dedicated STEM spaces; a gymnasium with a regulation collegiate-sized basketball court and bleacher seating for more than 2,000 fans; dedicated spaces for wellness, fine arts and student activities; a common space with electric fireplace; a student-led coffee shop; and outdoor learning and dining spaces. Opus is serving as construction manager and is working with SVPA Architects.

July 30, 2026

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Cincinnati: A Market Defined by Industrial Strength, Life Sciences Growth

by Kristin Harlow July 30, 2026

By Kimm Lauterbach, REDI Cincinnati Shaped by its strong German heritage, brewing tradition and historic role as the nation’s pork-processing capital, earning the nickname “Porkopolis,” the Cincinnati region has long been defined by industry, entrepreneurship and innovation. That legacy of reinvention has transformed Cincinnati into one of the Midwest’s most resilient and strategically positioned economic development markets. Anchored by a diverse economy, a central location within a one-day drive of nearly 60 percent of the U.S. population and a growing concentration of advanced industries, the region is experiencing sustained investment across industrial and life sciences. Unlike many peer markets that are dependent on a single industry, Cincinnati benefits from a balanced economic base led by advanced manufacturing, life sciences, aerospace and aviation, food and beverage and logistics. For the first quarter of 2026, REDI Cincinnati has welcomed the highest number of site visits since our inception. Industrial powerhouse Industrial real estate remains the strongest-performing commercial sector in the Cincinnati market. Cincinnati’s industrial vacancy rate stood at approximately 5.4 percent during the first quarter of 2026, according to Cushman & Wakefield, reflecting a healthy and balanced market despite significant inventory growth over the last several years. Positive absorption has continued, …

July 30, 2026

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Associated Bank Provides $28.3M Loan for Development of Chicago Apartment Building

by Kristin Harlow July 29, 2026

CHICAGO — Associated Bank has provided a $28.3 million loan to a joint venture between North Park Ventures and SNS Realty Group for the development of a transit-oriented apartment property on North Sheffield Avenue in Chicago. The loan included funds for the acquisition of the former Tortenson Glass Co., which consists of nearly 30,000 square feet of urban infill land. The five-story, 99-unit apartment building will offer 84 market-rate units and 15 affordable housing units. There will be four studios averaging 500 square feet, 46 one-bedroom units averaging 750 square feet and 49 two-bedroom units averaging 1,150 square feet. Amenities will include a clubroom with coworking space, a wellness center with a sauna, a rooftop deck with a dog run and a bike room. There will be parking for 25 cars at the back of the site. Demolition of the existing structures will begin shortly, with completion of the new building planned for 2027. Daniel Barrins of Associated Bank managed the loan arrangements and closing.

July 29, 2026

Acquisitions Indiana Midwest Multifamily

Colliers Arranges Sale of 360-Unit Multifamily Community in Merrillville, Indiana

by Kristin Harlow July 29, 2026

MERRILLVILLE, IND. — Colliers has arranged the sale of The Ridge Apartments in Merrillville within Northwest Indiana. Bryce Wetzel, Tyler Hague, Lauren Stoliar and Ryan Roegner of Colliers represented the owner, Parkmont Group, a real estate investment and operating firm based in New York. Originally developed between 1970 and 1981 and renovated in 2024, the property features a variety of one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include a sundeck, landscaped courtyards and onsite laundry facilities. Morgan Properties was the buyer.

July 29, 2026

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Multifamily

Kiser Group Brokers $16.3M Sale of Chicago Multifamily Property

by Kristin Harlow July 29, 2026

CHICAGO — Kiser Group has brokered the $16.3 million sale of a 65-unit apartment building located at 4601-17 N. Dover St. in Chicago’s Sheridan Park neighborhood. The transaction marks the fifth consecutive sale of the property within a brokerage history spanning nearly three decades involving Kiser brokers. The property first traded for $1.9 million in 1998, followed by sales in 2000 ($3.2 million), 2007 ($7.4 million) and 2020 ($12.5 million). Kiser’s Jacob Price and Katie LeGrand brokered the latest sale. The property sold to a 1031 exchange buyer. The courtyard building features three studios, 45 one-bedroom units, 14 two-bedroom units and three three-bedroom residences. The asset was fully occupied at the time of sale. Approximately 75 percent of the apartments include private balconies. Amenities include a fitness center, landscaped courtyard and individual storage lockers.

July 29, 2026

Leasing Activity Michigan Midwest Retail

Rally House Signs 17,542 SF Retail Lease at Winchester Center in Rochester Hills, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow July 29, 2026

ROCHESTER HILLS, MICH. — Rally House has signed a 17,542-square-foot retail lease at Winchester Center in Rochester Hills. Greg Newman and Jason Orow of Keystone Commercial Real Estate arranged the lease. The center is home to retailers such as Dick’s Sporting Goods, Burlington and Marshalls. Rally House continues its expansion across Southeast Michigan, offering a selection of local, collegiate and professional sports merchandise.

July 29, 2026

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