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Syndicated Equities Acquires Headquarters Building for Legrand AV in Minnetonka, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow

MINNETONKA, MINN. — Syndicated Equities has acquired the headquarters building of Legrand AV in the Minneapolis suburb of Minnetonka. The property integrates all core functions for Legrand AV, including engineering, R&D, production, executive offices and national training facilities. Originally constructed in 1982, the property underwent a comprehensive renovation in 1997 and is currently undergoing a more than $4 million renovation for Legrand AV. Syndicated structured the acquisition as a Delaware Statutory Trust to accommodate both cash and 1031 exchange investors.

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DevelopmentMidwestMissouriMultifamily

Cordish Completes $3M Renovation of One Light Luxury Apartments in Kansas City

by Kristin Harlow

KANSAS CITY, MO. — The Cordish Cos. has completed a $3 million renovation of One Light Luxury Apartments coinciding with the property’s 10th anniversary. The apartment building, located in Kansas City’s Power & Light District, rises 25 stories with 307 units. The newly renovated lobby features updated lighting, contemporary artwork and enhanced seating areas as well as an expanded Luxer One package system to include refrigerated lockers. The third-floor amenity spaces feature a fully renovated theater and social room with a high-definition LED screen and billiards table, enhanced conference facilities and an expanded package room. The fourth-floor amenity spaces include a refreshed demonstration kitchen and the addition of new coworking booths and flexible workspaces in the clubroom. The lounge area has been updated with a new fireplace as well as new flooring and finishes. The leasing office was also redesigned with modern finishes. Residential floors throughout the building have undergone a complete refresh with new carpet, updated lighting, fresh paint and upgraded elevator vestibules.

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AcquisitionsIllinoisIndustrialMidwest

Venture One Buys 34,180 SF Industrial Freezer Facility in Tinley Park, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

TINLEY PARK, ILL. — Venture One Real Estate, through its acquisition fund VK Industrial VII LP, has purchased a 34,180-square-foot industrial freezer/cooler facility at 18501 Northstar Court in the Chicago suburb of Tinley Park. The property was vacant at the time of acquisition. Constructed in 2009, the precast building features a clear height of 29 feet, eight exterior docks, one drive-in door and parking for 18 trailers. The facility features 22,341 square feet of freezer area with glycol floors, 5,121 square feet of dry area and 2,694 square feet of cold docks. John Suerth, Jason Lev and Jimmy Kowalczyk of CBRE represented the seller and have been retained to market the property for lease. VK Industrial VII is co-sponsored by Venture One and Kovitz Investment Group.

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Leasing ActivityMidwestMultifamilyOhioRestaurantRetailStudent Housing

Bagels & Co. Signs 2,660 SF Retail Lease at Rambler Columbus Student Housing Property

by Kristin Harlow

COLUMBUS, OHIO — Bagels & Co. has signed a 2,660-square-foot retail lease at Rambler Columbus, a student housing property near The Ohio State University campus. The tenant will occupy space on the ground floor beginning in spring 2026. Known for its Brooklyn-style bagels, the café also serves La Colombe coffee, 25 varieties of cream cheese and a variety of breakfast and lunch offerings. Developed by LV Collective, Rambler Columbus opened this fall at 222 W. Lane Ave. Other retail tenants at the property include coffee shop Daydreamer and Victory Lap, an Ohio State-themed sports bar. Matt Stein and Matt Cooper of MSC represented both Bagels & Co. and LV Collective in the lease.

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Leasing ActivityMidwestMinnesotaOffice

SPS Commerce Renews 200,000 SF Office Lease in Downtown Minneapolis

by Kristin Harlow

MINNEAPOLIS — SPS Commerce has renewed its 200,000-square-foot office lease for its corporate headquarters at SPS Tower in downtown Minneapolis. The namesake tenant has occupied space at the property, owned by Sumitomo Corp. of Americas, for 20 years. SPS Commerce’s project partners include Rokos Advisors, Greiner Construction and Gensler, which will shape the office design. Rokos represented the company in evaluating its office space. Transwestern handles management and leasing for SPS Tower, which totals 655,070 square feet. Occupancy exceeds 75 percent. Transwestern, in collaboration with Mission Construction and Studio BV, completed $8 million in updates in 2024 and 2025 that included creating two spec suite floors and an adjoining two-story tenant lounge, renovating the first-floor lobby and adding FRGMNT Coffee. The Turf Club, the largest lawn in downtown Minneapolis, includes a 6,000-square-foot, seven-hole putting green and bocce courts.

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BWE Secures $33.6M in Financing for Build-to-Rent Community in Oak Creek, Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow

OAK CREEK, WIS. — BWE has secured $33.6 million in permanent financing for Heyday Oak Creek, a 130-unit build-to-rent community in the Milwaukee suburb of Oak Creek. Dan Rosenberg, Tim Caffrey and Logan Petersmeyer of BWE arranged the Fannie Mae loan on behalf of Heyday, a Chicago-based developer specializing in build-to-rent communities. The financing paid off the construction loan and closed immediately upon the conclusion of the property’s initial lease-up. The recently built property includes 22 ranch-style buildings with a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom homes.

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DevelopmentIndustrialMidwestNebraska

Timpte Opens $28M Manufacturing Facility in Lincoln, Nebraska

by Kristin Harlow

LINCOLN, NEB. — Timpte Inc., which designs and builds trailers, has launched operations at its new facility in Lincoln that will produce and ship agricultural equipment nationwide. The project represents a $28 million investment, bolstered by an additional $7 million allocated to manufacturing technologies and equipment. Timpte moved its Lincoln operations from 3400 W. O St. to the larger facility, which totals 190,000 square feet. The new location houses Thunderstone Manufacturing LLC operations, equipment trailer product lines and serves as the company’s national parts distribution center. The new facility will produce between 8,000 and 10,000 grain trailer tarps each year. Timpte has added about 20 employees at the Lincoln site and expects to employ more than 100 people there in the next few years. The project sits on more than 1 million square feet of land, allowing for future expansion.

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AcquisitionsIllinoisMidwestRetail

Edgemark Acquires 160,330 SF Shopping Center in Hillside, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

HILLSIDE, ILL. — Edgemark has acquired Hillside Town Center, a 160,330-square-foot shopping center in the Chicago suburb of Hillside. Built in 2009, the property is located at the intersection of I-290 and Mannheim Road and was 99 percent occupied at the time of sale. Some of the tenants include HomeGoods, Ross Dress for Less and Petco. Michael Nieder and Brian Page of JLL represented the seller, Hutensky Capital Partners.

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CBRE Negotiates Industrial Lease Renewal, Expansion for Sonex Health in Eagan, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow

EAGAN, MINN. — CBRE has negotiated a lease renewal and expansion for Sonex Health at Grand Oak IV, a 43,200-square-foot industrial property in the Minneapolis suburb of Eagan. The company is expanding its footprint from 20,000 to 31,000 square feet. CBRE’s Mike Bowen and Matt Oelschlager represented the tenant, which is an Eagan-based medical device company founded in 2014 by two former Mayo Clinic physicians.

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Mixed-Use Projects, Big Box Vacancies Provide Opportunities in Kansas City Retail

by Kristin Harlow

By Lindy Beyer and Matt Rau, CBRE Kansas City is a special place. We have long been known for our renowned barbecue, jazz and most recently, as the city where Taylor Swift’s fiancé works. Retail is at the core of our city, attracting visitors from all over the world to experience our city’s welcoming and rich culture.  As the metro area has grown, so has the retail market. We are currently experiencing a period of robust growth, fueled by a combination of strong suburban demand, exciting new mixed-use developments and the appeal of big box vacancies. Sports have been an additional driver as the city continues to invest in its athletic and entertainment offerings. These venues attract large crowds — generating foot traffic and boosting sales for nearby retailers.  Retail occupancy rates in Kansas City have increased from 93 percent to 95.1 percent in the last five years, showing the strong overall demand in the market. This is especially notable as there have been over 2.6 million square feet of new retail space delivered over that same time frame, with a large portion contained in mixed-use developments.  Overall growth in the Kansas City submarkets has triggered a higher demand for …

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