Midwest

Olympia Development to Build New Headquarters for Mercedes-Benz Financial Services in Michigan

by Kristin Harlow August 14, 2019

FARMINGTON HILLS, MICH. — Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA LLC and Olympia Development of Michigan have unveiled plans to develop a new build-to-suit office property in Farmington Hills. The Class A office space will serve as the headquarters for Mercedes-Benz Financial Services and the regional headquarters for Daimler Mobility Americas. The complex, pending permits and zoning approvals from the city, will be located on a 35-acre site on the southwest corner of Drake and 12 Mile roads. The three-story, 200,000-square-foot property will include a fitness center, café and coffee bar. Olympia Development has selected Gensler as the architect and Kirco Manix as the general contractor. Construction is expected to begin in the fall with completion slated for summer 2021. Mercedes-Benz Financial Services currently leases space in an office complex less than one mile from the new site. The automotive financial services provider is a member of the Daimler Mobility AG group of companies, headquartered in Germany. The company’s planned move to a new office space will retain approximately 1,000 jobs in the community.

August 14, 2019

Development Industrial Kansas Midwest

Kubota to Open North American Distribution Center in Edgerton, Kansas

by Kristin Harlow August 14, 2019

EDGERTON, KAN. — Kubota Tractor Corp. will host a grand opening ceremony for its new North American distribution center in Edgerton on Wednesday, Aug. 21. Joining Kubota executives will be Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and other state and local officials. Set on 200 acres of land, the new campus includes two 1 million-square-foot buildings. The property will serve as a logistics hub for Kubota’s North American operations and home to the company’s Midwest sales division office. Kubota is based in Grapevine, Texas.

August 14, 2019

Acquisitions Midwest Multifamily Ohio

Reichle Klein Group Brokers $29.4M Apartment Portfolio Sale in Ohio

by Kristin Harlow August 14, 2019

TOLEDO AND OREGON, OHIO — Reichle Klein Group has brokered the $29.4 million sale of an 888-unit apartment portfolio in Toledo and Oregon. The properties include Tamarack Creek, Piccadilly West and Alexor in Toledo; and Piccadilly East, located at 2750 Pickle Road in Oregon. Tony Plath and Harlan Reichle of Reichle Klein represented the local seller, R.J. Lloyd Co. Ltd. Columbus-based Urban Land Co. Ltd. purchased the portfolio.

August 14, 2019

Illinois Loans Midwest Office

Cohen Financial Secures $22M Acquisition Loan for Loft Office Building in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow August 14, 2019

CHICAGO — Cohen Financial, a division of SunTrust Bank, has secured a $22 million loan for the acquisition of Lacuna Lofts in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. The 220,000-square-foot property includes office, retail and event space. The loft building once served as a macaroni factory. Michael Hart and Ryan Morris of Cohen arranged the bridge loan, which provides capital for enhancing the base building, tenant improvements and expanding the event space. The borrower was a partnership between Ameritus and JBG Property. John Scuras of Jameson Commercial represented the seller.

August 14, 2019

Acquisitions Indiana Midwest Retail

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $4.7M Sale of Retail Strip Center in Hammond, Indiana

by Kristin Harlow August 14, 2019

HAMMOND, IND. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of a 9,327-square-foot retail strip center in Hammond for $4.7 million. Located at 7905 Indianapolis Blvd., the property is anchored by AT&T. All tenants operate under 10-year leases. Austin Weisenbeck and Sean Sharko of Marcus & Millichap marketed the property on behalf of the undisclosed seller. An Illinois-based buyer completing a 1031 tax-deferred exchange purchased the asset.

August 14, 2019

Acquisitions Midwest Nebraska

CIT to Acquire Mutual of Omaha Bank for $1B

by Kristin Harlow August 13, 2019

OMAHA, NEB. — CIT Group Inc. has agreed to acquire Mutual of Omaha’s savings bank subsidiary, Mutual of Omaha Bank, for $1 billion. CIT’s banking subsidiary, CIT Bank NA, will be used for the acquisition. The purchase price will be comprised primarily of cash and up to $150 million of CIT common stock. The transaction will diversify and enhance CIT’s funding profile with stable, lower-cost deposits from Mutual of Omaha Bank’s homeowner’s association banking business, according to New York City-based CIT. It is also expected to extend CIT’s commercial banking capabilities and enhance profitability. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2020. The agreement excludes Mutual’s mortgage subsidiary, Synergy One Lending. Founded in 1909, Mutual of Omaha offers a variety of insurance and financial products for individuals, businesses and groups throughout the United States. CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) is a financial holding company with approximately $50 billion in assets as of June 30.

August 13, 2019

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Office

Fairbridge Properties Buys Class A Office Building in Suburban Chicago for $42.8M

by Kristin Harlow August 13, 2019

OAK BROOK, ILL. — Fairbridge Properties has acquired Oak Brook Gateway in suburban Chicago for $42.8 million. The eight-story, 233,166-square-foot office building is located at 1111 W. 22nd St. The Class A property is 93 percent occupied. Tenants include Lewis University, U.S. Census Bureau, Oxford Bank and Aerotek. Designed by Holabird & Root and developed by New York Life Insurance Co. in 1984, Oak Brook Gateway includes a conference center, fitness center, full-service café, outdoor patio and covered parking. Brent Jacob of Colliers International handles leasing for the property.

August 13, 2019

Development Midwest Minnesota

Kraus-Anderson Completes $31.2M Expansion at Winona State University in Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow August 13, 2019

WINONA, MINN. — The Rochester office of Kraus-Anderson has completed construction of Education Village, a $31.2 million expansion at Winona State University in southeastern Minnesota. The project includes comprehensive renovations to Helble Hall, Wabasha Recreation Center and Cathedral Elementary School. Education Village will be used by the College of Education. The facility, designed by Leo A Daly Architects, features flexible learning spaces, including those for early childhood education training. Winona State University was founded in 1858.

August 13, 2019

Loans Midwest Multifamily Ohio Seniors Housing

KeyBank Provides $14.5M Refinancing for Seniors Housing Property Near Akron, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow August 13, 2019

TALLMADGE, OHIO — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has provided a $14.5 million Freddie Mac loan for the refinancing of a 101-unit seniors housing property in Tallmadge, just east of Akron. Built in 2016, Danbury Tallmadge offers independent living, assisted living and memory care. Lee Delaveris of KeyBank originated the loan. Danbury Senior Living was the borrower.

August 13, 2019

Acquisitions Illinois Industrial Midwest

Entre Commercial Realty Brokers Sale of 9,586 SF Industrial Building in Alsip, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow August 13, 2019

ALSIP, ILL. — Entre Commercial Realty LLC has brokered the sale of a 9,586-square-foot industrial building in Alsip, a southern suburb of Chicago. The sales price was not disclosed. The property is located at 5901 W. 115th St. AA Restoration, a masonry restoration services company, purchased the facility and will relocate from a smaller building in Alsip. Jeffrey Locascio of Entre represented both the buyer and the seller, Granite Place.

August 13, 2019

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