Midwest

Kiser Group Arranges $3.5M Sale of Multifamily Portfolio in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow May 8, 2020

CHICAGO — Kiser Group has arranged the sale of a three-building multifamily portfolio in Chicago’s Portage Park neighborhood for $3.5 million. The portfolio spans 36 units and includes the following properties: 3905-11 N. Linder Ave.; 3514-18 N. Long Ave.; and 3816-24 N. Long Ave. Monthly rents for the properties average $950 for one-bedroom units and $1,200 for two-bedroom units. Rick Ofman of Kiser brokered the transaction. Drexel Properties purchased the portfolio from a longtime Chicago landlord.

May 8, 2020

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Grandbridge Arranges $35.4M Refinancing for 199-Unit Multifamily Community Near University of Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow May 7, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS — Grandbridge Real Estate Capital has arranged a $35.4 million refinancing for The Arrow Apartments, a 199-unit multifamily community located near the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Chris Perry, Brett Olson and Joe Lindberg of Grandbridge originated the permanent, fixed-rate loan, which was funded through an undisclosed credit union. The financing offers an initial period of interest-only payments with a five-year term and 30-year amortization schedule. The Arrow Apartments offers shared amenities including a fitness center, multiple study rooms, a printing center, rooftop deck and a 24-hour fitness center.

May 7, 2020

Acquisitions Illinois Industrial Midwest

Provender Partners Acquires Two Food Processing Facilities in Metro Chicago

by Kristin Harlow May 7, 2020

CHICAGO — Provender Partners has acquired two food processing facilities in metro Chicago. In the first transaction, Provender purchased a 141,000-square-foot facility located at 5420 St. Charles Road in Berkeley. Preferred Meals Inc., a provider of fresh and frozen prepared snacks and meals to schools, fully leases the property. Jonathan Wolfe and Jordan Shtulman of STREAM Capital Partners LLC brokered the $18 million sale-leaseback. In the second transaction, Provender acquired an 80,000-square-foot meat processing facility located at 525 W. Crossroads Parkway in Bolingbrook. It is currently available for lease. Provender maintains a portfolio of more than 5 million square feet of refrigerated real estate assets throughout the United States.

May 7, 2020

Development Healthcare Midwest Minnesota

Kraus-Anderson Completes Conversion of Former Kmart Store in Minnesota into Healthcare Space

by Kristin Harlow May 7, 2020

WINONA, MINN. — Kraus-Anderson has completed the conversion of an 86,000-square-foot former Kmart store in Winona into healthcare space. The building, located at 1122 U.S. Highway 61, is now part of Gundersen Health System’s Winona campus. The building had been vacant since 2014. Set to open May 18, the primary care clinic will offer family and internal medicine, pediatrics, women’s health and imaging services. The facility will also house physical and occupational therapy as well as an eye clinic. HSR Associates Inc. designed the project.

May 7, 2020

Industrial Leasing Activity Midwest Wisconsin

Budd Van Lines Leases 115,823 SF Industrial Building in Racine, Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow May 7, 2020

RACINE, WIS. — Budd Van Lines Inc. has leased a 115,823-square-foot industrial building in Racine. The property is located at 6200 Regency West Drive. John Sharpe, Jeff Janda and Reid Bassinger of Lee & Associates represented Budd Van Lines, which is a moving and van company. Todd Hendricks of Darwin Realty represented the owner, Welbic III Racine 6200 LLC.

May 7, 2020

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Multifamily

Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 56-Unit Apartment Property in Geneva, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow May 7, 2020

GENEVA, ILL. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of Geneva Park Apartments in Geneva, a western suburb of Chicago. The sales price was undisclosed. The 56-unit apartment property is located at 7 Simpson St. All of the community’s units are two-bedroom floor plans. Andrean Angelov and Ryan Engle of Marcus & Millichap marketed the property on behalf of the seller, a private investor. The duo also secured and represented the buyer, a limited liability company.

May 7, 2020

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Wichita’s Downtown Revitalization Serves as Catalyst for New Projects

by Kristin Harlow May 7, 2020

Wichita has been experiencing a strong downtown revitalization that has brought construction of new and redeveloped office, retail and mixed-use projects throughout its urban core over the past few years. Two years ago, companies began relocating downtown as shifting workplace demographics incorporated close proximity, “live, work, play” amenities in order to grow their businesses as well as attract and retain talent. Today’s businesses are seeking modern Class A finishes within Wichita’s center where these types of environments exist or will be available in the near future as developments continue. Downtown revitalization In the early 2000s, downtown Wichita lost many of its office users to more suburban office developments on the east and west edges of the city, leaving high vacancy rates and rendering many downtown office buildings functionally obsolete. Now this trend has reversed after the Wichita Downtown Development Corp. put together a comprehensive master plan to revitalize the urban core. Developers purchased key catalytic sites and repurposed them into economic drivers for downtown as shifting demographics brought about the need for businesses to attract and retain top talent with both onsite and walkable amenities. As new office projects downtown are beginning construction and being completed, the idea of relocating …

May 7, 2020

Acquisitions Illinois Industrial Midwest

JLL Arranges Sale of 539,109 SF Industrial Portfolio in Suburban Chicago

by Kristin Harlow May 6, 2020

TINLEY PARK, ILL. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the sale of a five-property industrial portfolio totaling 539,109 square feet in the Chicago suburb of Tinley Park. The sales price was undisclosed. A sixth building within the portfolio is set to close later this month. The properties are located within the I-80 industrial corridor and in the northeast portion of Will County. Kurt Sarbaugh, Robin Stolberg, John Hugenard, Ed Halaburt and Sean Devaney of JLL represented the undisclosed seller. High Street Logistics Properties purchased the portfolio via High Street Real Estate Fund VI, the Boston-based company’s sixth investment vehicle.

May 6, 2020

Michigan Midwest

University of Michigan Health System Unveils Economic Recovery Plan in Response to COVID-19, Delays Construction of New Facility

by Kristin Harlow May 6, 2020

ANN ARBOR, MICH. — Michigan Medicine has unveiled an economic recovery plan in response to COVID-19. The health system says it is faced with projected financial losses of up to $230 million in the fiscal year ending June 30 and expects losses to continue into fiscal year 2021. The organization will delay capital projects that are not needed for safety or regulatory compliance. This includes construction of a new inpatient facility. The planned $920 million, 264-bed facility in Ann Arbor has been delayed for at least a year, not opening before fall 2025, according to Crain’s Detroit Business. The recovery plan also includes organizational restructuring and a combination of furloughs and layoffs totaling approximately 1,400 full-time employees. In addition, a hiring freeze will leave 300 current vacancies unfilled. Leaders across Michigan Medicine will also take a salary reduction. Marschall Runge, CEO of Michigan Medicine and dean of the U-M Medical School, will reduce his compensation by 20 percent. He has asked his direct reports, department chairs and other leaders to voluntarily reduce their compensation on a scale between 5 and 15 percent. Other expense savings include suspension of merit increases, employer retirement match, tuition reimbursement and reductions to supplies, consulting and …

May 6, 2020

Affordable Housing Development Midwest Minnesota Multifamily

Ryan Cos., PPL Close on Land Site for 136-Unit Affordable Housing Development in St. Paul

by Kristin Harlow May 6, 2020

ST. PAUL, MINN. — Ryan Cos. US Inc., in conjunction with Project for Pride in Living (PPL), has completed the land acquisition for the development of a 136-unit affordable housing project in St. Paul. Phase I calls for 60 units of supportive housing for residents who earn 30 percent or less of area median income. Phase II will consist of 76 units of workforce housing. Construction on both phases is expected to begin in 2021. The next step is for PPL to submit a public funding application with Minnesota Housing in July.

May 6, 2020

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