HIAWATHA, IOWA — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. has arranged a $15 million loan for the acquisition of an 80,000-square-foot medical facility in Hiawatha. Mercy Medical Hospital has a 20-year lease at the property while Wolf Eye Clinic has a 14-year lease. The five-year loan features a 30-year amortization schedule, a 70 percent loan-to-value ratio and a fixed rate of 4.58 percent. Borrower information was not disclosed.
KENTWOOD, MICH. — Pathway to Living has completed a $2.1 million renovation of Azpira Place of Breton, an 81-unit assisted living and memory care community in Kentwood near Grand Rapids. Pathway acquired the property, formerly known as Elmcroft of Kentwood, in February 2018. Pathway’s improvements to the property included upgraded common areas with new paint, carpeting and furniture; a remodeled community room and the addition of a fireplace in the dining room. Pathway also added an exercise room. All units received new paint, carpet and remodeled kitchenettes. The memory care portion received new windows, artwork and furniture.
CUDAHY, WIS. — Menasha Packaging Co. has renewed its 113,778-square-foot industrial lease in Cudahy, about seven miles south of Milwaukee. The property is located at 6185 S. Ace Industrial Drive. Bill Langhoff of Colliers International brokered the lease transaction. The landlord was not disclosed. Menasha Packaging is an independent, retail-focused packaging and merchandising solutions provider.
It is widely acknowledged among commercial real estate professionals in the Milwaukee market that we are in the midst of a renaissance of sorts — certainly the most exciting period in the past few decades to be actively involved in the industry. From the Harbor District to the Deer District (the newly branded area around Fiserv Forum), new neighborhoods and exciting destinations are sprouting up. This resurgence continues to attract residents and developers who are quickly creating the critical mass necessary to make Milwaukee a viable 18-hour city. On the multifamily front, new supply that has come online in the past few years is driving both average rental rates and overall vacancy higher. As of the first quarter of 2019, the average rental rate in the metro Milwaukee market increased 0.8 percent from the previous quarter to $1,075, continuing an upward trend that saw a 2.2 percent annual increase at year-end 2018, according to real estate data provider CoStar. The vacancy rate hovered around 5.9 percent during this same period, slightly higher than the year-end 2018 level of 5.6 percent, but lower than the recent high of 6.1 percent established in 2017. The average rental rate in the first quarter …
VERNON HILLS AND AURORA, ILL. — Centennial has unveiled new green space concepts at two malls in Illinois — Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills and Fox Valley Mall in Aurora. Centennial will transform the malls’ center courts into a multi-use environment in efforts to enhance consumer experience. Centennial will invest $12 million in the courtyards, which total 31,115 square feet. The new courtyards will be surrounded by dining and entertainment options. The design team includes architect Stantec and general contractor Graycor Construction Co. A timeline for construction was not released.
INDIANAPOLIS — MCR has purchased two hotels in Indianapolis, including a 110-room Hampton Inn and a 78-room Residence Inn. Purchase prices and seller information were not disclosed. Both properties are less than 10 miles from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The hotels feature complimentary breakfasts, 24-hour fitness centers and pools.
MILFORD, OHIO — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $5.6 million sale-leaseback of Melink Corp.’s global headquarters in Milford, about 15 miles northeast of Cincinnati. The office property spans 30,000 square feet. Alexander Nulf, David Peirce and Joseph DiSalvo of Marcus & Millichap marketed the property on behalf of Melink, the seller. Craig Fuller, Erin Patton, Josephine Zupan and Scott Wiles of Marcus & Millichap represented the buyer, a limited liability company. Melink is a provider of energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions for commercial buildings. The lease term is 15 years.
AKRON, OHIO — Echo Development Group Inc. has acquired a 5,645-square-foot medical building in Akron for an undisclosed price. Echo acquired the property in partnership with BrightView, an outpatient addiction practice based in Cincinnati. The partnership plans to convert the building into a behavioral health clinic, which is set to open this summer. Currently, BrightView operates eight clinics in various locations throughout Ohio.
FLINT, MICH. — Dougherty Mortgage LLC has provided a $2.2 million loan for the refinancing of Eagle Ridge Square in Flint. The 104-unit affordable housing property was built in 1999. All of the units are designated for residents who earn at or below 60 percent of the area median income. The property features a clubhouse, daycare facility, pool and garage parking. The 12-year loan features a 30-year amortization schedule. Eagle Ridge Square Apartments Limited Dividend Housing Association LLC was the borrower.
NOVI, MICH. — Dembs Development has broken ground on an 88,000-square-foot facility for Hexagon in Novi known as the Technology Center of Excellence. The two-story property is located within Beck North Corporate Park. Sweden-based Hexagon is an advanced manufacturing technology company. The tech center will include an 11,000-square-foot showroom and demonstration area, a 15,000-square-foot laboratory and an expansive technical training center. The building will also include a fitness center, coffee bars, multi-purpose kitchens and gathering areas. Completion is slated for the fourth quarter of this year.