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Marcus & Millichap Negotiates $2.9M Sale of Multifamily Property in Paulding, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow

PAULDING, OHIO — Marcus & Millichap has negotiated the $2.9 million sale of Whispering Pines, a 48-unit multifamily property in Paulding, about 64 miles southwest of Toledo. All but one of the units are two-bedroom floor plans. The property also includes 67 self-storage units. Teddy Kenny, Aaron Kuroiwa and Austin Meeker of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, Covington Properties LLC, and procured the buyer, Colarusso Properties LLC. The buyer plans to implement professional third-party property management and complete a value-add strategy by renovating unit interiors and improving operations at the property, which was built in 1989.

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Merchants Capital Secures $56M in Financing for Affordable Housing Property in Fishers, Indiana

by Kristin Harlow

FISHERS, IND. — Merchants Capital has secured more than $56 million in financing for the acquisition and substantial rehabilitation of Cumberland Crossing, a 232-unit affordable housing property in Fishers developed by Birge & Held. The re-syndication of tax credits will extend Cumberland Crossing’s affordability period for an additional 30 years, with rent restrictions for half of the units at 50 percent of the area median income (AMI) and the other half of the units at 60 percent AMI. Birge & Held acquired the property via transfer of physical assets and assumed the existing $14.4 million HUD 223(f) loan, which was originated in 2019. Merchants Capital simultaneously closed a $17.2 million HUD 241(a) supplemental permanent mortgage for the property that will be drawn as renovations progress. Additionally, Merchants Capital provided $19.9 million in federal low-income housing tax credits and $4.4 million in solar tax credits, with equity bridge loan financing provided by a third-party bank. Cumberland Crossing features one-, two- and three-bedroom garden-style apartment units. The tenant in-place rehab includes the installation of solar power for electricity as well as common area and exterior updates, including new siding and windows, garage and carport repairs, updated landscaping, sidewalk improvements and parking lot …

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KPR Centers Acquires Pointe Plaza Shopping Center in Metro Chicago for $40M

by Kristin Harlow

NILES, ILL. — KPR Centers has acquired Pointe Plaza, a nearly 195,000-square-foot, grocery-anchored shopping center in the Chicago suburb of Niles, for $40 million. Built in 1999, the property is approximately 94 percent leased and anchored by Fresh Farms, Ross Dress for Less, dd’s Discounts and Daiso in addition to more than 20 retailers and restaurants. The asset is shadow-anchored by Walmart, which was not part of the acquisition. CBRE’s Richard Frolik, Christian Williams and George Good represented the undisclosed seller. KPR now owns and self-manages more than 10 million square feet of retail space in 20 states.  

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Woda Cooper Opens 40-Unit Affordable Housing Community in Des Moines

by Kristin Harlow

DES MOINES, IOWA — Woda Cooper Cos. Inc. has opened Alley Landing, a 40-unit affordable housing community constructed on the site of the former Plaza Lanes bowling alley in Des Moines. The city provided a HOME loan and an American Rescue Plan Act loan. The city also granted project-based vouchers for eight Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) units through the Metropolitan Housing Authority. Veterans are prioritized for the PSH units. Alley Landing features one-, two- and three-bedroom units that are targeted to residents earning up to 60 percent of the area median income. Rents range from $790 to $1,140 per month, depending on income limits and size of unit. The four-story building features amenities such as a multipurpose room, dog park and playground. Families Forward will provide onsite service coordination for the PSH units and direct support in areas such as vocational training, budgeting and financial literacy. The Iowa Finance Authority allocated housing tax credits and provided a second HOME loan. Bank of America is providing a construction loan and an equity investment in exchange for the tax credits. Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust provided the first permanent mortgage. Polk County Housing Trust Fund provided an additional loan. Hooker DeJong Inc. …

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Greenstone Partners Brokers $6.2M Sale of Industrial Property in Downers Grove, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

DOWNERS GROVE, ILL. — Greenstone Partners has brokered the $6.2 million sale of a multi-tenant flex industrial building in the Chicago suburb of Downers Grove. Located in DuPage County near I-88 and I-355, the property traded for $128 per square foot. The asset is fully leased to tenants such as LPMS USA, BTI Communications Group, Affiliated Customer Service Inc. and Advocate Home Health Services. Advocate and Affiliated have occupied the property for more than 25 years and together represent 50 percent of the building’s square footage. The property’s weighted average lease term is five years. Ownership has invested more than $770,000 in capital improvements since 2020, including a full roof replacement, parking lot milling and repaving, tuckpointing, regrading, landscaping upgrades, new paint and several new HVAC units. Jason St. John of Greenstone represented the seller, a locally based investment partnership, and procured the buyer, an East Coast-based investment group. The asset sold for 98 percent of the list price.

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Boulder Group Arranges $2.5M Sale of Starbucks-Occupied Retail Property in Antioch, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

ANTIOCH, ILL. — The Boulder Group has brokered the $2.5 million sale of a single-tenant retail property occupied by Starbucks in Antioch. The 2,540-square-foot building is located at 1051 Route 59. Neighboring retailers include Jewel-Osco, Ace Hardware, CVS Pharmacy, PNC Bank and Advance Auto Parts. Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of Boulder Group represented the seller, a Midwest-based real estate firm, and the buyer, a partnership based in Washington.

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Chicago Market Adapts as Return-to-Office Momentum Builds

by Kristin Harlow

By Nicole McAleese, Urban Innovations As autumn arrives, Chicago’s commercial real estate market continues to evolve in response to changing workplace strategies and a growing return-to-office (RTO) movement. With major employers tightening in-office attendance policies, both landlords and tenants are adapting to new demands around space, flexibility and location. Shift in tenant behavior Over the past year, Chicago has seen a noticeable shift in how companies are approaching their office needs. Where many tenants once sought short-term lease extensions or downsized footprints during the height of hybrid experimentation, 2025 has brought renewed interest in long-term planning and, in some cases, expansion. Several high-profile lease transactions underscore this trend. Stripe recently doubled its Chicago office space to 89,000 square feet, while law firm Arnold & Porter relocated from the Loop to a new 40,000-square-foot lease, according to Crain’s Chicago Business. While some firms continue to downsize or consolidate, there’s a clear cohort of companies reinvesting in physical office environments that support collaboration, talent attraction and cultural cohesion. These trends mirror national patterns. According to CRE Daily, a growing number of U.S. employers are enforcing stricter in-office attendance, accelerating the shift away from a purely remote or hybrid-first mindset. The Archie RTO …

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Chicago City Council Approves $241.5M Office-to-Residential Adaptive Reuse Project at Field Building

by Hayden Spiess

CHICAGO — The Chicago City Council has approved plans for an adaptive reuse project at 135 S. LaSalle St. in the city’s central business district (CBD). A joint venture between Riverside Investment & Development, AmTrustRE and DL3 Realty is developing the project, which has a total budget of $241.5 million. Financing for the development includes $98 million in city subsidies and historic tax credits.  Scheduled to begin construction in spring 2026, the project will convert 624,000 square feet of vacant office space within the 1.4 million-square-foot Field Building to modern residential units and commercial space. Upon completion, the development will feature 430,050 square feet of residential space across 386 units, as well as 92,000 square feet of commercial space. Residences will include a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments.  Commercial space at the property will house food-and-beverage offerings, a small-format grocer, health and fitness club and other amenities. “The Field Building redevelopment will bring much-needed housing and amenities to workers, visitors and a growing residential base in the city. By modernizing this landmark, the project will help reposition the Loop to attract leading corporations and top talent while bolstering Chicago’s reputation as a thriving economic and cultural destination,” says John O’Donnell, …

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Affinius Capital Provides $76.3M Acquisition Loan for 1.3 MSF Warehouse Near Columbus

by Kristin Harlow

MARYSVILLE, OHIO — Affinius Capital LLC has provided a $76.3 million loan to finance the acquisition of Scotts Midwest Distribution Center, a 1.3 million-square-foot warehouse and distribution facility in the Columbus suburb of Marysville. Ryan Kieser of CBRE arranged the loan on behalf of the borrower, Sculptor Real Estate. Developed in 2023 by Crawford Hoying as a build-to-suit for The Scotts Co., the property features cross-dock configuration, a clear height of 40 feet, 120 dock doors, four drive-in doors and 388 parking spaces. The facility is leased to The Scotts Co., a subsidiary of The Scotts Miracle-Gro. The property serves as the primary distribution hub for the tenant and is located less than two miles from its main manufacturing facility and global headquarters.

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JLL Brokers Sale of 537,681 SF Industrial Portfolio in Metro Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — JLL Capital Markets has brokered the sale of a three-building industrial portfolio totaling 537,681 square feet across DuPage County. The infill properties provide direct access to I-290 and proximity to the O’Hare International Airport. Kurt Sarbaugh, Sean Devaney, Ed Halaburt, Ross Bratcher and Cameron Chandra of JLL represented the undisclosed seller. The buyer was High Street Logistics Properties.

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