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Red Oak Capital Holdings Provides $10M Acquisition Loan for Metro Chicago Hotel

by Kristin Harlow

SCHILLER PARK, ILL. — Red Oak Capital Holdings has provided a $10 million loan for the acquisition and refurbishment of the Four Points by Sheraton Chicago O’Hare Airport hotel. Structured under Red Oak’s Core-Plus Bridge Loan program, the nonrecourse loan features an 18-month initial term, interest-only payments and a loan-to-stabilized value of 54.5 percent. The loan proceeds will be used to fund a portion of the $13 million purchase price and support initial capital improvements. Stratos Athanassiades of Red Oak originated the financing, which was underwritten by Thomas Gorski and administered by James Myatt. The borrower was a seasoned hospitality investor with a portfolio of 20 assets worth in excess of $70 million in gross asset value, including 10 hospitality properties across the Midwest. Located at 10249 W. Irving Park Road in Schiller Park, the 295-room, 195,000-square-foot hotel sits on 7.5 acres adjacent to Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Originally built in 1985 and renovated in 2015, the full-service property includes an indoor pool, meeting space, restaurant, gift shop and fitness center. The borrower’s business plan includes a new Marriott franchise agreement, modest room upgrades in the first year and a larger, Marriott-approved property improvement plan (PIP) renovation thereafter. The buyer …

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MMCC Secures $7.6M in Financing for Multifamily Property in Burlington, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow

BURLINGTON, IOWA — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) has secured $7.6 million in financing for Urbane 424, a 52-unit multifamily property in Burlington, a city in eastern Iowa. The five-story property at 424 N. 3rd St. is situated near the Great River Bridge with views of the Mississippi Riverfront. The asset features a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom units along with 3,000 square feet of first-floor retail space. Amenities include a rooftop terrace, bike storage and lounge. Robert Bhat of MMCC arranged the financing with a national bank on behalf of a private client. The nonrecourse loan features a five-year term with interest-only payments for the full term and a 70 percent loan-to-value ratio.

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Landmark, Manulife Break Ground on 259-Bed Student Housing Community in Ann Arbor

by Kristin Harlow

ANN ARBOR, MICH. — Landmark Properties and Manulife Investment Management have broken ground on The Metropolitan on South U, a 259-bed student housing community located adjacent to the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor. The project marks the sixth in a build-to-core joint venture executed with the Manulife Infrastructure Fund pool. Landmark Construction is building the project, with Myefski Architects as the architect. Peninsula Investments also partnered on the development. Located at 1208 S. University Ave., The Metropolitan on South U will feature fully furnished residences. Amenities will include a clubhouse, fitness center, resort-style pool and rooftop lounge. There will be roughly 5,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space.

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AcquisitionsIndianaMidwestMultifamily

Cushman & Wakefield Brokers 312-Unit Multifamily Portfolio in Southern Indiana

by Kristin Harlow

SELLERSBURG AND JEFFERSONVILLE, IND. — Cushman & Wakefield | Commercial Kentucky has brokered the sale of the Southern Indiana 3 Portfolio for an undisclosed price. The portfolio includes three workforce multifamily communities totaling 312 units. The assets include Ashby Apartments and Lakeview Apartments in Sellersburg and Carrington Place Apartments in Jeffersonville. All three communities are located within a 12-minute drive of downtown Louisville. Craig Collins, Austin English, Mike Kemether and James Wilbur of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, Salt Lake City-based Shamrock Communities. The buyer was The Clear Blue Co., a Nashville-based real estate firm.

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JLL Arranges Sale of 172-Unit Luxury Active Adult Community in Noblesville, Indiana

by Kristin Harlow

NOBLESVILLE, IND. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the sale of Outlook Hamilton, a 172-unit luxury active adult community in Noblesville. Delivered in 2023, the property is situated adjacent to Hamilton Town Center and features one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include a fitness center, sports lounge, theater, great room, courtyard, community garden, dog park and detached garages for rent. Jay Wagner, Rick Swartz, Aaron Rosenzweig, Sam Dylag, Tim Hosmer and Sandis Seale of JLL represented the seller, Capitol Seniors Housing. The team partnered with JLL’s Amanda Friant, Jenny Hull, Holly Hunt, Ken Martin and Nelson Almond. Middle Street Partners and its limited partner, Parse Capital, purchased the asset.

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Peak Construction to Build 119,408 SF Industrial Facility for Vista Trans in Huntley, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

HUNTLEY, ILL. — Peak Construction Corp. will build a 119,408-square-foot industrial facility and subdivision infrastructure for trucking company Vista Trans in Huntley. The building will feature a clear height of 32 feet, eight docks, one drive-in door, 89 car parking spaces, 23 trailer stalls and 13,450 square feet of office space. The project team includes Harris Architects Inc. and RWG Engineering LLC. Completion is slated for the third quarter of 2026.

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Lee & Associates of Illinois Launches New Healthcare Real Estate Division

by Kristin Harlow

ROSEMONT, ILL. — Lee & Associates of Illinois has expanded its Chicago-area office brokerage group with the launch of a dedicated healthcare real estate division. The firm has welcomed three professionals — Principals Peter Cangialosi and Doug Pauly, and Associate Austin York — who bring more than 35 years of combined experience representing healthcare providers, investors and property owners across the Midwest. The team was most recently at Oak Brook, Ill.-based Joseph Rossi & Associates Inc. Lee & Associates of Illinois’ new healthcare division provides comprehensive brokerage and advisory services, including tenant and landlord representation, investment sales, site selection and acquisition support.

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W. P. Carey Acquires Four Midwest Inpatient Rehab Facilities for $137M

by Kristin Harlow

INDIANA, LOUISIANA, WISCONSIN AND KANSAS — W. P. Carey has acquired four inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRF) located in Indiana, Louisiana, Wisconsin and Kansas for $137 million. New Era Cos. and WB Development Partners developed and owned the 191,000-square-foot portfolio. The properties are triple-net leased to NewEra Nobis Operations Holdings, a healthcare provider specializing in comprehensive rehabilitation services for patients recovering from debilitating illnesses and injuries. The weighted average lease term is 17 years with fixed annual rent increases. As part of the transaction, W. P. Carey is also funding a 10-bed expansion of the Kansas facility. Nobis Rehabilitation Parters manages the properties. The inpatient rehabilitation sector largely serves elderly and Medicare-eligible individuals. IRFs typically provide shorter lengths of stay and superior health outcomes relative to other post-acute options, according to W. P. Carey.

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BW Construction, Skender Break Ground on $105M Mixed-Use Development in Westfield, Indiana

by Kristin Harlow

WESTFIELD, IND. — BW Construction and Skender have broken ground on Grand on Main, a $105 million mixed-use development in downtown Westfield, a northern suburb of Indianapolis. The project will include 216 upscale multifamily residences, 60,000-plus square feet of retail and office space, three rooftop amenity plazas, work-from-home suites, a golf simulator, cold plunge and sauna, a resort-style pool and public art installations. BW Development is the developer. The project is made possible through a public-private partnership with the City of Westfield, including tax-increment financing support for a new 575-space parking garage. Completion is slated for late 2027.

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CEDARst Purchases 132-Unit Chicago Apartment Community for $34.6M

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — CEDARst Cos. has purchased the Weyland, a seven-story, 132-unit apartment community in Chicago, for $34.6 million. Formerly known as A.M. 1980 Apartments, the property is located at 1980 N. Milwaukee Ave. at the gateway between the city’s Bucktown and Logan Square neighborhoods. Delivered in 2018, the asset features 6,245 square feet of ground-floor retail space and a mix of Class A amenities, including a fitness center, dog run and rooftop deck with views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. The building was 95 percent occupied at the time of sale. The Weyland marks CEDARst’s second Chicago acquisition of 2025, following the purchase of The Millie on Michigan in July. The company now owns and operates more than 5,000 units in Chicago.

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