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Cantor Fitzgerald, BH Acquire 309-Unit Apartment Complex in Lenexa, Kansas

by Kristin Harlow

LENEXA, KAN. — A joint venture between affiliates of Cantor Fitzgerald LP and BH Cos. Inc. has acquired West End at City Center in Lenexa. The 309-unit apartment complex is situated within walking distance of Lenexa City Center, a 200-acre development featuring a mix of retail, restaurant, entertainment, multifamily and hospitality space. Built in 2009, the property features one-, two- and three-bedroom units with an average size of 970 square feet. Amenities include a fitness center, pool, business center and picnic area. As of late July, the community was nearly 96 percent leased. Mac Crowther and Whittaker Potts of Newmark brokered the transaction, which marks the seventh multifamily acquisition by the joint venture. The seller and sales price were undisclosed.

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Newmark Brokers $4.5M Sale of Walgreens-Occupied Property in Rock Falls, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

ROCK FALLS, ILL. — Newmark has brokered the $4.5 million sale of a 14,820-square-foot retail property net leased to Walgreens in Rock Falls, a city in Northwest Illinois. Matt Berres, Samer Khalil, Karick Brown and Carrie Frye of Newmark represented the seller, a private investor. The property sold to an undisclosed REIT. Walgreens has 13 years remaining on its lease.

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Kiser Group Arranges $2M Sale of Two-Building Multifamily Portfolio in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Kiser Group has arranged the sale of a portfolio of two multifamily buildings in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood for $2 million. The two buildings house a combined 35 units. The property at 351 S. Homan Ave. features a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom units, while the building at 10-18 S. Homan Ave. houses two- and three-bedroom units. Aaron Sklar, Noah Birk and Jack Petrando of Kiser brokered the transaction. An out-of-state buyer purchased the portfolio from the undisclosed seller.

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Gerdom Realty Completes Lease-up of Retail Center in Livonia, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow

LIVONIA, MICH. — Gerdom Realty & Investment has completed the lease-up of Century Plaza in Livonia. Marco’s Pizza leased the final 2,000 square feet remaining at the retail center, which is located at the northeast corner of Five Mile and Newburgh roads. Michael Murphy and Tjader Gerdom of Gerdom Realty represented the landlord, Kimco Realty Corp. Gordon Denha of CBRE represented the tenant.

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Rhenus Logistics Signs 139,820 SF Industrial Lease at Gateway Business Park in Metro Indianapolis

by Kristin Harlow

PLAINFIELD, IND. — Rhenus Logistics has signed a 139,820-square-foot industrial lease at Gateway Business Park in the Indianapolis suburb of Plainfield. The lease transaction with the global logistics provider marks the lease-up of the entire seven-building industrial park, which is owned by Chicago-based HSA Commercial Real Estate. Headquartered in Germany, Rhenus Logistics operates across Europe, Asia, South America and the U.S. Plainfield will be the first Midwest location for the company. Nick Wigoda and Matt Kiger of Newmark represented the tenant, while Terry Busch and Jared Scaringe of CBRE represented ownership.

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Colliers Mortgage Provides $10.9M HUD-Insured Loan for Acquisition of North Dakota Affordable Housing Portfolio

by Kristin Harlow

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Colliers Mortgage has provided a $10.9 million HUD-insured loan for the acquisition and rehabilitation of a three-property, 182-unit affordable housing portfolio in Grand Forks. University Square comprises 60 units, Columbia Square South includes 72 units and Columbia Square East features 50 units for seniors. All units are covered by Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) contracts. The properties will undergo $13.6 million in renovations. Additional funding comes from low-income housing tax credits, housing incentive funds from the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency and tax-exempt bonds, which were underwritten by Colliers Securities LLC. The borrower, Schuett Grand Forks LP, is an entity controlled by The Schuett Cos. Inc., which will also manage the properties. The 40-year loan features a 40-year amortization schedule.

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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $4.6M Sale of Net Leased Retail Property in Omaha

by Kristin Harlow

OMAHA, NEB. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of a 65,413-square-foot retail property net leased to Family Fare Supermarket in Omaha for $4.6 million. The building is located at 5110 S. 108th St. Family Fare operates more than 80 locations across seven states. Brennan Clegg, Chris Lind and Mark Ruble of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a limited liability company. Buyer information was not provided.

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Venture One Acquires 59,150 SF Industrial Building in Wood Dale, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

WOOD DALE, ILL. — Venture One Real Estate has acquired a 59,150-square-foot industrial building in the Chicago suburb of Wood Dale for an undisclosed price. Constructed in 1974, the property at 955 Lively Blvd. features three docks, three drive-in doors, parking for 60 cars, 5,180 square feet of office space and a clear height of 18 feet. Jay Farnam of Lee & Associates represented the undisclosed seller in the sale-leaseback transaction. Venture One utilized its acquisition fund, VK Industrial VI LP, which is a partnership between Venture One and Kovitz Investment Group.

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SVN Chicago Commercial Negotiates New Restaurant Lease for Lady May

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — SVN Chicago Commercial has negotiated a new lease for the former Beacon Tavern restaurant space in Chicago. Lady May, a Garrett Hospitality Group concept, will occupy the space beginning late this year. Lady May is an eatery and cocktail parlor that serves southern coastal fare. Leslie Karr and Lorile Herlihy of SVN Chicago Commercial negotiated the 10-year lease. The 6,700-square-foot property will also include an outpost of Sushi|Bar.

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Arbor: Multifamily Market Well-Positioned to Withstand Economic Headwinds

by Sarah Daniels

While rising interest rates, inflation and economic volatility have hurt many sectors of the economy, the rental housing market has maintained solid footing, according to Arbor Realty Trust’s Summer 2022 Special Report: Rental Housing Market Exhibits Cyclical Stability, Contains Structural Questions. The report was written by Ivan Kaufman, Arbor’s chairman and CEO, and Sam Chandan, founder of Chandan Economics. In a time of economic uncertainty, renting has become more appealing. Households seeking an affordable place to live, those who are delaying homeownership and others who prefer the flexibility and amenities associated with multifamily units all add to the increasing numbers of potential renters. Less traditional factors may also increase interest in renting, especially outside of tier-one markets. The expansion of work-from-home (WFH) culture is likely to be another reason rental demand is high right now. Meanwhile, the flexibility to work where the cost of living is lower and space is at less of a premium is pushing some renters who work remotely to explore living outside traditional hotspots. Economic Uncertainty Spreads as Interest Rate, Inflation Rise The Arbor Realty Trust report highlights a host of factors that are leading to economic uncertainty. Inflation (and its secondary effects) are contributing to …

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