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CRG Breaks Ground on 1 MSF Spec Distribution Facility in Etna, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow September 24, 2021

ETNA, OHIO — CRG and its capital partner Lexington Realty Trust have broken ground on Building E at The Cubes at Etna 70 in Etna, about 20 miles east of Columbus. The more than 1 million-square-foot speculative distribution facility will be located at 9800 Schuster Way. Completion is slated for spring 2022. The building will feature a clear height of 40 feet and 108 dock positions. Contegra Construction is the general contractor and Lamar Johnson Collaborative, a subsidiary of CRG’s parent company, Clayco, is the architect. Jeff Lyons of CBRE will market the project for lease. This is the second development at The Cubes at Etna 70, which encompasses 289 acres of former farmland that CRG and Lexington purchased in 2018. CRG completed development of a 1.2 million-square-foot build-to-suit for Kohl’s in 2020. Four sites remain available for development. All told, the site can accommodate up to 2 million square feet of additional construction.

September 24, 2021

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SpareBox Storage Acquires 28 Self-Storage Properties in Michigan, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow September 22, 2021

MICHIGAN AND OHIO — SpareBox Storage has acquired 28 self-storage properties in Michigan and Ohio for an undisclosed price. The acquisition marks the addition of 1.9 million net rentable square feet to SpareBox’s portfolio and is the largest purchase for the company to date. SpareBox’s portfolio now includes 91 facilities and 5.6 million square feet of rentable space. Launched in 2020, SpareBox is sponsored by Rizk Ventures, an investment platform with a focus on real estate, technology and healthcare. Aaron Swerdlin and Kenneth Cox of Newmark’s self-storage group represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction.

September 22, 2021

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Commercial Real Estate Fundamentals Stay Steady in Akron, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow September 16, 2021

By Jerry Fiume, SVN Summit Commercial Real Estate Advisors You’ve heard it before. In Akron, everything is earned, and nothing is given. No quote better represents the fabric of the City of Akron, Summit County and Northeast Ohio. Aside from an unstoppable work ethic, the other key characteristic of our marketplace is one of steady consistency. Our pricing is steady, our cap rates are steady and our opportunities are steady. With that said, there is a renaissance underway in our area. Akron is experiencing residential growth driven by a 15-year, 100 percent residential tax abatement program for all new residential and multifamily construction. This also applies to recent rehabilitation work, helping Akron stand out as a competitive and attractive place to invest in real estate. Plus, increased residential investment will continue to attract more commercial investment. Akron has made a significant investment in its downtown neighborhood, spurring significant residential, retail and office growth. The city invested $30 million to facelift Main Street, including several significant mixed-use projects like The Bowery and the 159, creating a better-looking, more walkable downtown that is becoming a premier place to live. Hundreds of new apartments have been constructed in former office buildings, and hundreds …

September 16, 2021

Acquisitions Industrial Midwest Ohio

Simi Capital Sells Industrial Property in Columbus for $6.1M

by Kristin Harlow September 13, 2021

COLUMBUS, OHIO — Simi Capital has sold a 15-acre industrial property located on Stelzer Road in Columbus for $6.1 million. The institutional buyer plans to continue utilizing the property for industrial parking. Shortly after acquisition of the site, Simi secured the property’s entitlement for industrial use and arranged a long-term lease with CMH Parking and Repair. Simi paid $4.2 million for the site. Ryan Crossley of Kooperman Mentel Ferguson Yaross served as legal representation for Simi. Alex Marsh of The Robert Weiler Co. brokered the sale.

September 13, 2021

Acquisitions Midwest Ohio Retail

First National Realty Partners Acquires 111,152 SF Shore Center Plaza in Euclid, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow September 3, 2021

EUCLID, OHIO — First National Realty Partners has acquired Shore Center Plaza in Euclid near Cleveland for an undisclosed price. The 111,152-square-foot shopping center is 94 percent occupied and anchored by a 47,348-square-foot Dave’s Supermarket. Other tenants include Dollar Tree, Citi Trends, Aaron’s, Little Caesar’s and Burger King. Seller and broker information was not provided.

September 3, 2021

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PCCP Provides $31M Bridge Loan for Refinancing of Apartment Complex in Columbus

by Kristin Harlow September 2, 2021

COLUMBUS, OHIO — PCCP has provided a $31 million bridge loan for the refinancing of The Residences at the Sutton in Columbus. The newly built, 100-unit apartment complex is located in the Short North Arts District. Floor plans range from studios to two-bedrooms. Amenities include a courtyard, fitness center, yoga room and resident lounge. Columbus-based developer, owner and operator The Pizzuti Cos. was the borrower.

September 2, 2021

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Demand Rises for Convenient, Quality and Affordable Retail in Cleveland

by Kristin Harlow September 2, 2021

By Catherine Lueckel and Allison Giomuso, Matthews Real Estate Investment Services In nearly every major metro in the Midwest, the most active retailers expanding, leasing or developing involve grocers, discounters and drive-thru tenants. Most of the activity in the Midwest is reflective of the broader trend in shifting consumer demands, away from wants and more toward needs and services. Discount retailers It’s no surprise that discount retailers rose in popularity among shoppers during economic uncertainty, as they offer products for a fraction of the price. This trend is very apparent in the Midwest, with consumers focusing on value through the wake of the economic recovery. While discount retailers offer the best value in their products, they equally search for the best value in their real estate. Their expansion goals align closely with their financial goals; therefore, they target the Midwest, where deals are not overvalued and produce a higher rate of return. The Midwest boasts cheaper real estate compared with other regions, and more robust growth due to the affordable cost of living and lower costs of doing business. Discount-oriented retailers dominated Ohio’s leasing activity, specifically in Cleveland, where they accounted for the most move-ins and top leases in 2020. …

September 2, 2021

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MAG Capital Partners Acquires Northern Ohio Industrial Property in Sale-Leaseback

by Kristin Harlow August 27, 2021

MANSFIELD, OHIO — MAG Capital Partners LLC has acquired a three-building industrial property in Mansfield, about midway between Columbus and Cleveland. The purchase price for the sale-leaseback transaction was not disclosed. The 257,622-square-foot property sits on 23 acres at 150 E. Longview Ave. The seller, Nanogate North America, was recently acquired by Techniplas, a provider of highly engineered technical solutions for the automotive, transportation and industrial sectors. Jonathan Wolfe and Jordan Shtulman of Stream Capital Partners represented the seller. Mary Garnett and Jim Tuesley of Barnes & Thornburg LLP represented MAG Capital Partners, which is a Fort Worth, Texas-based private investment firm led by Dax Mitchell and Andrew Gi.

August 27, 2021

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Stull Woodworks Acquires 46,000 SF Industrial Facility in Troy, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow August 26, 2021

TROY, OHIO — Stull Woodworks, a family-owned architectural millwork company, has acquired a 46,000-square-foot industrial facility in Troy, nearly 20 miles north of Dayton. The property, located at 155 Marybill Drive, is roughly three times the size of Stull’s current headquarters in Troy. Tim Echemann of Industrial Property Brokers represented both Stull and the undisclosed seller. Stull plans to be up and running in the new facility by the end of October. Stull produces architectural millwork for courthouse interiors, restaurants, retail spaces, large restoration projects and public venues across the country.

August 26, 2021

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MAG Capital Partners Acquires 483,048 SF Ohio Industrial Property in Sale-Leaseback

by Kristin Harlow August 20, 2021

LANCASTER, OHIO — MAG Capital Partners LLC has acquired a 483,048-square-foot industrial property in Lancaster, about 30 miles southeast of Columbus. The purchase price was undisclosed. MAG Capital Partners acquired the facility in a sale-leaseback transaction with the tenant, The Babcock & Wilcox Co., a fully owned subsidiary of the publicly traded energy and environmental technologies giant Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc. Located at 2600 E. Main St., the property primarily supports Babcock & Wilcox’s thermal business and is the company’s largest manufacturing and production facility. Built in 1949, the property includes three buildings on 51 acres. Mary Garnett and Jim Tuesley of Barnes & Thornburg LLP represented MAG Capital Partners in the transaction. Gary Gladder of Cresa represented Babcock & Wilcox. Led by Dax Mitchell and Andrew Gi, MAG Capital Partners is a Fort Worth, Texas-based real estate investment firm.

August 20, 2021

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