WHEATON, ILL. — Interra Realty has brokered the sale of two multifamily buildings in the Chicago suburb of Wheaton. The 18-unit Liberty Square Flats sold for $8.4 million, while the 44-unit Lorraine Court Apartments traded for nearly $7 million. Nathan Zito, Patrick Kennelly and Paul Waterloo of Interra represented seller Liberty Square Flats LLC as well as the buyer, a confidential local investor. The trio also represented LCA LLC in the sale of Lorraine Court Apartments, as well as the buyer, one of the largest owners of middle-market apartment properties in DuPage County. Both properties were sold as part of 1031 exchange transactions. Situated at 302 W. Liberty Drive, Liberty Square Flats was built in 2024. Amenities include a rooftop deck, dog washing station, outdoor patio, storage closets, heated garage parking, electric vehicle chargers, surface parking and keyless access. Lorraine Court Apartments, located on South Lorraine Road, was constructed in 1972.
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CALUMET CITY, ILL. — Entre Commercial Realty has negotiated the sale of a USDA-certified food processing facility in Calumet City, a southern suburb of Chicago. The sales price was undisclosed. The 40,368-square-foot building is situated on 3.5 acres at 414 E. State St. and features extensive cold storage infrastructure. Chris Wilbur and Jeff Locascio of Entre represented the buyer, Reyes Meats. The duo also assisted the buyer in securing a Cook County Class 8 property tax incentive. Tom Condon of Lee & Associates represented the seller.
COLUMBIA, MO. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $5 million sale of a retail property net leased to O2B Kids! in Columbia. Built in 2013, the 12,300-square-foot asset is located at 3250 S. Bearfield Road. O2B Kids! acquired the property in 2023; it previously operated as a Bright Star Academy childcare facility. More than 18 years remain on the corporate-guaranteed lease. Dominic Sulo of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller. Buyer and seller information was not provided.
TETERBORO, N.J. — Seagis Property Group is nearing completion of a 166,725-square-foot warehouse in the Northern New Jersey community of Teterboro. Known as Teterboro Distribution Center, the building offers proximity to Port Newark-Elizabeth and Liberty International Airport. Building features include a clear height of 40 feet, 5,000 square feet of office space, 40 loading docks, 185-foot truck court depths and parking for 46 trailers and 114 cars. CBRE is marketing the property, which is slated for a summer delivery, for lease.
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has brokered the sale of Morris Marketplace, an 85,513-square-foot shopping center located roughly 25 miles west of New York City. The newly developed center was fully leased at the time of sale to more than 35 restaurant and service-oriented tenants, including Wells Fargo, Jersey Mike’s, Orangetheory Fitness and Panda Express. Brad Nathanson and JP Colussi of IPA represented the seller and developer, DeVimy Equities, in the transaction. The duo also procured the buyer, Ohio-based Last Mile Investments.
NEW YORK CITY —Gardiner & Theobald, an independent construction and property consulting firm, has signed a 27,500-square-foot office lease renewal at 535-545 Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. The lease term is five years. Omar Sozkesen of The Moinian Group represented the landlord in the lease negotiations on an internal basis. Evan Fiddle of CBRE represented the tenant.
MIAMI — Housing Trust Group has broken ground on Rainbow Village, a $185 million affordable housing development located at 2000 N.W. Third Ave. in Miami. Spanning 698,000 square feet, the community will feature 310 units alongside 12,000 square feet of retail space, 50,000 square feet of amenities and 442 parking spaces. Units will be offered in studio, one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom configurations for income-qualifying residents who earn at or below 30 percent to 80 percent of the area median income (AMI). Monthly rents for one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments will range from $793 to $2,634, according to Housing Trust Group. “As Miami continues to face a growing demand for affordable housing, Rainbow Village will offer much-needed relief to working families throughout the community,” says Matthew Rieger, president and CEO of Housing Trust Group. Shared amenities at the property will include a resort-style swimming pool, business center, lounge area, daycare, playground, covered and open courtyards, a theater room, community center, juice bar, bike storage room, fitness center, study and play areas and a fire pit. Housing Trust Group expects to complete construction in first-quarter 2027, with leasing to begin in late 2026. Funding for Rainbow Village includes $70 million in …
By Brian Lyss and Joshua Allen, CBRE St. Louis is typical of Midwest markets in that most of its office product continues to age. In fact, 73 percent of existing office supply in St. Louis was constructed before the 1990s. In a post-pandemic environment, users are seeking out amenity-rich prime space. Out of 53 million square feet of office product in St. Louis, 2.6 million square feet is considered “prime” in nature. Prime assets are the newest assets in St. Louis, located in walkable urban areas with an abundance of amenities. In early 2021, during the early stages of the pandemic, prime office availability (21.7 percent) was on par with non-prime (20.5 percent) as the market became increasingly concerned about the future of office use. Over the past 36 months, this surplus of available office has quickly turned into a shortage of prime assets. There has been virtually no new office construction in St. Louis, hitting the lowest levels on record. This fact guarantees that prime office space will remain tight until we see new construction begin to come out of the ground. Even if new construction does commence, the construction and lending environment is such that rates are anticipated …
By Shawn Reed of FK Architecture A focus on wellness and lifestyle is among the top 10 senior housing trends for 2025, according to the Seniors Blue Book. With an increased focus on wellness spaces, community gardens and outdoor areas that can be utilized for different activities, seniors now have more opportunities to live healthier, more satisfying lives. Landscape architects are uniquely suited to provide ways for seniors to experience the outdoors in a safe, accessible way. Ideally, this involves targeted, evidence-based design that emphasizes connection to nature while meeting seniors’ preferences for where they prefer to be and interact with others. Focusing on the important aspects of amenity design can improve health, foster a broader sense of community and increase positive interactions among seniors of all ages. Strategic Amenity Location The “attention restoration theory” research conducted by Stephen and Rachel Kaplan shows the benefits humans get from being more in touch with nature. In seniors, increased time outdoors can result in health benefits such as better sleep, decreased incontinence, pain reduction and longevity. Granting residents proper amenity access to the outdoors also promotes mental acuity and psychological wellbeing. Landscape architects have the opportunity to create amenities such as onsite …
PHOENIX — A venture between Rockpoint and The Related Group has completed the disposition of Town Deer Valley, a multifamily community in Phoenix, to Goodman Real Estate for $131.1 million, or $337,887 per unit. Cliff David and Steve Gebing of Institutional Property Advisors, a division of Marcus & Millichap, represented the seller and procured the buyer in the deal. Built in 2024 on 18 acres, Town Deer Valley offers 388 apartments with stainless steel refrigerators, single-door access to patios and balconies with exterior storage, and smart home automation packages. Community amenities include a 5,900-square-foot clubhouse with an arts and crafts room, a poker room and La Galere sundry shop; a 3,800-square-foot fitness center building; and a pool area with a swimming pool and a wading pool with submerged loungers.