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RADCO Cos. Sells 1,426-Unit Multifamily Portfolio in Indianapolis for $108.5M

by Kristin Harlow

INDIANAPOLIS — The RADCO Cos. has sold a portfolio of three multifamily properties comprising 1,426 units in Indianapolis for $108.5 million. Aion Partners was the buyer. The portfolio includes the 220-unit Ashford Georgetown, the 728-unit Ashford Meridian Hills and the 478-unit Creekside at Meridian Hills. All three assets are situated in the northwest portion of the city and include newly renovated one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. George Tikijian, Hannah Ott and Cameron Benz of Cushman & Wakefield Indiana brokered the transaction.

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Berkadia Brokers $43.2M Sale of Three Apartment Communities in Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

ELGIN AND URBANA, ILL. — Berkadia has brokered the sale of three apartment communities in Illinois for $43.2 million. Ralph DePasquale of Berkadia’s Chicago office led the teams representing, the sellers. Wing Park Apartments is a 184-unit, garden-style property in Elgin, a northwest suburb of Chicago. A joint venture between New York-based Trevian Capital and Crown Properties Inc. sold the asset to Illinois-based Cunat Inc. The Urbana Two Portfolio is comprised of 304 units across two properties, Parkside and Stone Ridge Square. They are located within a quarter mile of each other in Urbana. Loop Investments acquired the asset from Illinois-based BWCU LLC.

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American Street Capital Secures $14.3M Loan for Refinancing of Multifamily Portfolio in Macomb, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

MACOMB, ILL. — American Street Capital (ASC) has secured a $14.3 million loan for the refinancing of a 317-unit multifamily portfolio in Macomb, located in western Illinois. Built between 2002 and 2005, the portfolio consists of four separate complexes. There is a mix of garden- and townhouse-style buildings with one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units. Igor Zhizhin of ASC arranged the CMBS loan on behalf of the original developer. The 10-year, fixed-rate loan features a 30-year amortization schedule.

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Cooper Group Negotiates $1M Sale of Aldi-Anchored Shopping Center in Canton, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow

CANTON, OHIO — The Cooper Commercial Investment Group has negotiated the $1 million sale of Pleasant View Commons in Canton, just south of Akron. The Aldi-anchored shopping center was 49 percent occupied at the time of sale. Dan Cooper and Bob Havasi of Cooper represented the seller, a private investment group based in Ohio. A private investor from Nevada purchased the asset.

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FedEx Leases 769,500 SF in Edwardsville, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

EDWARDSVILLE, ILL. — FedEx Supply Chain has leased 769,500 square feet of industrial space at Lakeview Commerce Center in Edwardsville near St. Louis. FedEx will occupy the entirety of Lakeview V, which is located at 3919 Lakeview Corporate Drive. The lease brings FedEx’s total footprint in the area to more than 2 million square feet. Brian Kelley and Timothy Convy of Avison Young and Fischer & Co. represented FedEx in the lease. CBRE represented the owner, Panattoni Development.

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Industrial Commercial Properties Acquires GE Lighting Building in Ravenna, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow

RAVENNA, OHIO — Industrial Commercial Properties (ICP) has acquired a GE Lighting warehouse and distribution building spanning 420,500 square feet in Ravenna, about 15 miles east of Akron. The property sits on 37.5 acres at 150 Loomis Parkway. GE will remain in a portion of the building for a short period of time, but 150,000 square feet will be available for lease immediately, according to ICP. Building features include more than 30 docks, 100 trailer parking spots and rail service. ICP plans to make substantial upgrades to the property, including upgrades to both interior and exterior lighting, a modernized sprinkler system and pavement and interior renovations. Additionally, the developer has 12 acres contiguous to the property under contract. The land could support expansion of the building to 800,000 square feet. This transaction marks ICP’s eighth acquisition in 2021, bringing the company’s portfolio to more than 150 properties and 42 million square feet across five states.

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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $6.8M Sale of Village Crossings Shopping Center in Cincinnati

by Kristin Harlow

CINCINNATI — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of Village Crossings Shopping Center in Cincinnati for $6.8 million, which exceeded 93 percent of the list price, according to the brokerage. The Aldi-anchored shopping center spans 89,008 square feet and is located at 10400 Reading Road. Other tenants include CAM International Market, JOANN Fabrics, H&R Block, Breakthrough Fitness, Mala Hot Pot and Firestone. Scott Wiles, CJ Jackson, Erin Patton and Craig Fuller of Marcus & Millichap’s Patton Wiles Fuller Group marketed the property on behalf of the seller, a private REIT. The team also secured the buyer, Maryland-based America’s Realty LLC, a privately held shopping center operator. America’s Realty received permanent financing at 70 percent loan-to-value from a credit union.

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Codal Relocates to Chicago’s Old Post Office with 15,972 SF Lease

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Codal, a digital development and consulting firm, has signed a 15,972-square-foot office lease at Chicago’s Old Post Office development. Relocating from 11 E. Hubbard St., the company is expanding by approximately 10,000 square feet and expects to take occupancy of its new space this summer. The firm currently has 50 employees and says it will more than double that headcount over the next few years. Eastlake Studio designed the space. Brad Serot and Tony Coglianese of CBRE represented Codal in the lease. Dan Heckman and Matt Whipple of Telos Group represented ownership.

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Copaken Brooks Negotiates New Office Lease at Lenexa City Center in Kansas

by Kristin Harlow

LENEXA, KAN. — Centralized Supply Chain Services (CSCS) has joined the tenant lineup at The District at Lenexa City Center in Lenexa. Copaken Brooks is the owner and developer of the mixed-use development. CSCS is relocating from 8140 Ward Parkway to the second and third floors of Penn II, leasing approximately 6,500 square feet of office space. CSCS is a restaurant supply chain company and the exclusive purchasing agent for the Applebee’s and IHOP brands. Headquartered in Kansas City with an office in Glendale, Calif., the company provides procurement, inventory and distribution services for its clients. When fully developed, Lenexa City Center will consist of more than 2 million square feet, including civic components for the City of Lenexa, nearly 1 million square feet of office and retail space, and 375 residential units.

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Destination Indianapolis: the Midwest Market Attracting National Interest

by Kristin Harlow

By Chris Bruzas, Berkadia Like all markets, Indianapolis is hoping for a return to more normal investment activity for commercial real estate in 2021. So far, the signs are positive, especially for the multifamily sector. The end of 2020 saw a pickup in multifamily sales activity nationally, a result of strong appetite from sidelined capital, continued positive collections trends and occupancy trends, and positive signals from the vaccine rollout. Demand forecasts Indianapolis has steadily been gaining favor with investors, given its economic stability, steady population growth and growing renter interest in secondary and tertiary markets. According to Berkadia’s 2021 forecast, Indianapolis continues to set the standard for urban renewal and economic development. Regional job creation, including at Bottleworks District, Indiana University Health and Amazon, continue to attract new residents. More than 13,000 apartment units were delivered in the past five years with demand continuing to rise. At the end of 2020, occupancy in the metro area was at 95.1 percent, reaching a 20-year peak. Underpinning healthy apartment occupancy is housing demand created by a consistent net migration of about 12,000 people annually and rising household formation. Current opportunities Like the rest of the country, Indianapolis continues to feel the impact …

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