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DECATUR, GA. — Northmarq has secured the sale of Avana Druid Hills, a 228-unit apartment community located at 3471 N. Druid Hills Road in Decatur, a suburb of Atlanta. Jason Nettles, Megan Thompson and Peter Chacon of Northmarq represented both the buyer, Atlanta-based RangeWater Real Estate, and the seller, Charleston-based Greystar, in the transaction. The sales price was not disclosed. Greystar had previously invested $1.2 million for exterior upkeep at Avana Druid Hills, including new roofing, balcony repair, retaining wall replacement and an LED lighting package. Built in 1985, the pet-friendly, garden-style property features a saltwater pool, outdoor lounge with a fire pit, fitness studio, clubhouse, grill, picnic area, tennis court, business center, onsite storage, coffee bar and a car care facility.

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ORLANDO, FLA. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $6.3 million sale of a store located at 3212 Curry Ford Road in Orlando. The 13,824-square-foot retail property is net leased to CVS/pharmacy. Gabriel Britti, Ricardo Esteves and Ronnie Issenberg of Marcus & Millichap’s Miami office represented the seller, a limited liability company, and the buyer. Both parties requested to remain anonymous.

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NEW YORK CITY — Japanese alcoholic beverage supplier Suntory has signed a 100,000-square-foot office headquarters lease at 11 Madison Avenue in Manhattan. About 150 employees will work in the full-floor space, which includes two bar areas, a tasting room, interactive conference room, a digital art exhibit and flexible workstations. David Kleinhandler, Joe Cybulski, James Whalen and Maura Flanagan of CBRE represented Suntory, which is relocating from Chicago, in the lease negotiations. Zach Freeman, David Kaufman and Neil Kessner represented the landlord, SL Green, on an internal basis.

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BOSTON — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $5.8 million sale of Allston Townhomes, an apartment building located near Boston University. Built in 2011, the property comprises six units. Evan Griffith and Tony Pepdjonovic of Marcus & Millichap represented the buyer and seller, both of which were limited liability companies that requested anonymity, in the transaction.

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TIFFIN, IOWA — The Ders Group LLC has broken ground on a two-story PinSeekers golf venue at the Park Place mixed-use development in Tiffin, about 20 miles south of Cedar Rapids. The 49,022-square-foot venue will feature 56 heated bays and Toptracer ball tracking technology, which uses high-speed cameras and computer algorithms to provide instant feedback on golf swings. The facility, which will be open year-round, also features 18 holes of mini golf, a full-service restaurant and two bars. Completion is slated for summer 2023. Innovative Construction Solutions is serving as the general contractor for the $29 million project. Park Place is a 450-acre development consisting of residential, retail, entertainment and dining space.

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CHICAGO — Interra Realty has brokered the sale of Elevation Lofts in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood for $9.2 million. The property features 40 apartment units and retail space at 1531 W. Howard St. Amenities at the building, constructed in 2020, include a rooftop terrace, community room, fitness center, dog run, onsite parking and bike storage. Joe Smazal and Colin O’Malley of Interra represented the undisclosed seller as well as the buyer, Becovic Residential LLC. The sales price represents the highest price paid for an individual property in Rogers Park so far this year, according to Interra.

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SOUTH ELGIN, ILL. — Principle Construction has completed an expansion and renovation project totaling 78,000 square feet for food packaging manufacturer CV-Tek in South Elgin. Middleby Cos. owns the building, which now features 56,000 square feet of warehouse space and 22,000 square feet of office space. The project also included new electrical distribution system for computerized manufacturing equipment, enhanced lighting, new flooring and roof upgrades. Cornerstone Architects provided architectural services. Principle completed the project in 16 weeks.

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ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILL. — Venture One Real Estate, through its acquisition fund VK Industrial VI LP, has acquired a 71,552-square-foot industrial building in the Chicago suburb of Elk Grove Village. The purchase price was undisclosed. The property at 925-1065 Chase Ave. was vacant at the time of acquisition. The building features seven docks, two drive-in doors and parking for 71 cars. Prior to closing, Venture One received a 6B tax incentive. According to Elk Grove Village, in order to be eligible for 6B, the property must be used for an industrial purpose and one of the following criteria must be met: new construction; buying a building that has been vacant for at least one year; or substantial renovation to an existing building. Venture One plans to make significant improvements to the property, including office renovations, new paint, parking lot seal coating, energy efficient lighting, roof replacement, landscaping and façade enhancements. Jonathan Kohn and John D’Orazio of Colliers represented the undisclosed seller and will market the property for lease on behalf of Venture One. Venture One’s acquisition fund is a partnership with Kovitz Investment Group.

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CANTON, OHIO — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) has arranged a $1.9 million loan for the refinancing of a 13,225-square-foot retail property occupied by CVS in Canton. The standalone building is located at 2210 W. Tuscarawas St. Christopher Marks of MMCC arranged the 10-year loan, which features a 4.5 percent interest rate, 30-year amortization schedule and 35 percent loan-to-value ratio. The lender and borrower were not provided.

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JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Veris Residential Inc. (NYSE: VRE), a publicly traded REIT with offices in New Jersey and Massachusetts, has agreed to sell Harborside 1, 2 and 3, a trio of adjacent office buildings in Jersey City. The unnamed buyer will purchase the properties for an aggregate price of $420 million, subject to closing adjustments. The three office buildings anchor Harborside, a 25-acre development that fronts the Hudson River and also houses five apartment communities, a Whole Foods Market, shops, eateries, the Harborside 5 and Harborside 6 office buildings, onsite daycare, urgent care and primary care medical space, and two parking garages. Veris recently signed Collectors Holdings, parent company of Professional Sports Authenticator, to a 130,000-square-foot lease at Harborside 3. Veris recently also closed on its $346 million sale of 101 Hudson Street, a 42-story office tower in Jersey City spanning nearly 1.3 million square feet of space. With sale of this and the Harborside portfolio, Veris is taking a big step toward the corporate goal of being a “pure-play multifamily REIT.” With these office sales and the stabilization of Haus25, a 750-unit apartment community underway in Jersey City, multifamily will represent 98 percent of Veris’ net operating income, …

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