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Venture One Completes Lease-Up of Crossroads 55 in Channahon, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow February 1, 2021

CHANNAHON, ILL. — Venture One Real Estate’s Crossroads 55 Business Park in Channahon is now fully leased. CJ Logistics America recently took occupancy of a 1 million-square-foot facility located at 24101 S. Frontage Road, about 13 miles southwest of Joliet. Additionally, Venture One recently began development of a 1.3 million-square-foot build-to-suit for Scotts Miracle-Gro, which will be located at 24231 S. Exchange Blvd. Clayco is building the facility, which is slated for completion in the fourth quarter. The remaining 1.1 million square feet of Crossroads 55 is leased to an undisclosed e-commerce company. Lynn Reich and Suzanne Serino of Colliers International represented CJ Logistics while David Prell and Phililp Pelok of CBRE represented Scotts Miracle-Gro. Jim Estus and Brian Kling of Colliers represented ownership.

February 1, 2021

Acquisitions Indiana Industrial Midwest Office

SomeraRoad Acquires Majority Stake in Historic Stutz Factory in Indianapolis, Plans Redevelopment

by Kristin Harlow February 1, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — SomeraRoad, a New York City and Nashville-based real estate firm specializing in restoring and modernizing historic properties, has acquired the majority stake in the historic Stutz Factory in downtown Indianapolis for an undisclosed price. The company will embark on a long-term redevelopment and modernization plan for the 400,000-square-foot property. The seller, Turner Woodard, will retain a minority ownership position and consult on the redevelopment efforts. Woodard, an Indianapolis resident and adaptive reuse developer, has owned the Stutz Factory since 1992. The multi-building property was originally built in 1912 as the home of the Stutz Motor Car Co. It is currently home to more than 200 art studios and specialty businesses. Stutz was an American producer of high-end sports and luxury cars. Stutz manufactured its last car in 1934 and the company closed in 1937. Colliers International has been retained as property manager.

February 1, 2021

Development Illinois Industrial Midwest

Midwest Industrial Funds, PCCP to Develop $50M Industrial Project in Palatine, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow February 1, 2021

PALATINE, ILL. — Midwest Industrial Funds (MIF) and its joint venture partner PCCP have purchased a 25-acre site on Sellstrom Drive in Palatine, a northwestern suburb of Chicago. The developers are building a $50 million speculative industrial project spanning two buildings and 428,000 square feet. It will be branded as Palatine Corporate Center. Demolition of three existing buildings at the site will commence in February. Completion of the new buildings is slated for the fourth quarter of this year. Steve Trapp and Sam Durkin of JLL represented the undisclosed seller. The duo has also been retained by MIF to market the new buildings for lease. MIF’s in-house construction arm, MIF Construction LLC, will serve as the general contractor. Harris Architects and Spaceco provided design services for the project.

February 1, 2021

Acquisitions Midwest Minnesota Multifamily Seniors Housing

JLL Brokers $18.7M Sale of Active Adult Community in Andover, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow February 1, 2021

ANDOVER, MINN. — JLL Capital Markets has brokered the $18.7 million sale of The Estates at Arbor Oaks in Andover, which is about a 30-minute drive from downtown Minneapolis. The 66-unit active adult community sits on 12.5 acres. It is currently 95 percent occupied. Resident amenities include a bistro, salon, fitness center, pickleball court, outdoor patio, underground parking, continental breakfast and recreational programs. Dan Linnell, Mox Gunderson, Josh Talberg and Adam Haydon of JLL represented the seller, Estates of Arbor Oaks LLC. Matt Steffen, Ken Dayton and Russ Kappenman of JLL arranged acquisition financing on behalf of the buyer, PC Arbor Oaks LLC.

February 1, 2021

Acquisitions Midwest Minnesota Multifamily

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $10.4M Sale of Multifamily Property Near Minneapolis

by Kristin Harlow February 1, 2021

NEW HOPE, MINN. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $10.4 million sale of Wincrest Apartments in New Hope, just north of Minneapolis. The 108-unit multifamily property, located on Winnetka Avenue, is comprised of three buildings. Units range in size from 750 to 1,050 square feet. Monthly rents average $912. The community was built in the late 1960s and recently received upgrades. Abe Roberts of Marcus & Millichap marketed the property on behalf of the undisclosed seller and procured the buyer, a local investor.

February 1, 2021

Multifamily Video Webinar Western

Webinar: What is the Outlook for the Affordable Housing Sector in the Western States?

by Sarah Daniels February 1, 2021

On January 27, Western Real Estate Business hosted “What is the Outlook for the Affordable Housing Sector in the Western States?” Register to hear how the leaders in the industry are coping with challenges from both a broker/lender perspective and a developer/owner perspective. How are experts in Western states addressing the affordable housing crisis? See below for a brief list of topics covered by each panel. Panel One: Broker/Lender Insight Investor appetite when it comes to affordable housing Current availability of capital for projects Critical factors in success 4% fixed floor impact FHA influence: loan rates and rules Panel Two: Developer Insight Biggest players in Western states Pandemic impact on existing affordable housing properties & plans for new development How can nonprofits pivot & adapt to changes with public funds? Foreclosures & rent forgiveness Register to listen to these two panels discuss the future of affordable and workforce housing. Webinar sponsors: KeyBank Real Estate Capital: Deep industry expertise allows KeyBank to bring valuable content and actionable ideas to their clients. They’re ready to help guide the clients’ business toward strategic goals through customized financial solutions. Colliers International: Colliers International is a leading diversified professional services and investment management company. With operations in 68 countries, their more than 15,000 …

February 1, 2021

Acquisitions Multifamily South Carolina Southeast Student Housing Tennessee Top Stories

Arcapita Acquires Two Student Housing Communities in Southeast for $120M

by Taylor Williams February 1, 2021

CLEMSON, S.C. AND KNOXVILLE, TENN. — Arcapita, a global investment manager with offices in Atlanta, London and Singapore, has acquired two student housing communities in the Southeast for a combined $120 million. Clemson Lofts is a 640-bed community located approximately one mile from Clemson University in South Carolina that was fully occupied at the time of sale. Quarry Trail is an 840-unit property serving the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. The properties were acquired in separate transactions, with the sellers in each deal opting to remain anonymous. Clemson Lofts features one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units. The property’s amenity package was recently expanded and upgraded and now includes a pool, fitness center, dog park, group and private study rooms, outdoor yoga space, indoor gaming lounge and a resident clubroom with TVs. Quarry Trail also offers one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom floor plans that feature full-size washers and dryers and private patios in select units. Communal amenities include a new dog park, fitness center, pool and study areas, as well as a resident clubhouse and shuttle service to campus. Arcapita says it is bullish on the student housing sector and intends to aggressively pursue deal opportunities in 2021. In particular, Arcapita …

February 1, 2021

Development Multifamily North Carolina Southeast

Haven Communities, Wheelock Street Purchase Land in Charlotte’s South End for Multifamily Development

by John Nelson January 29, 2021

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Haven Communities and Wheelock Street Capital have purchased a 1.9-acre site at the corner of South Church and West Bland streets in Charlotte’s South End district. The firms were able to buy the property with the assistance of its capital advisor, Patterson Real Estate Advisory Group. Haven and Wheelock are planning to co-develop Haven South End, a 304-unit, Class A multifamily development at the site. The partnership plans to break ground this summer. Haven South End is located near the LYNX Blue Line’s Bland Street Station and the Charlotte Rail Trail and has immediate access across I-277 into Uptown Charlotte. Haven Communities is a developer of multifamily and student housing communities and mixed-use developments across the Southeast, Wheelock is a private real estate investment firm and Patterson is a capital placement and real estate finance advisory firm.

January 29, 2021

Affordable Housing Development District of Columbia Loans Multifamily Southeast

DCHFA Finances 112-Unit Affordable Housing Development in D.C.

by John Nelson January 29, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) has financed a 112-unit affordable housing development in Washington, D.C.’s Anacostia neighborhood on the city’s southeast side. Mid-Atlantic Realty Partners and Taylor Adams Associates are the borrowers and co-developers of the $52.6 million development. DCHFA financed the project with a $27 million in tax-exempt bond financing and the underwriting of $20.6 million in 4 percent low income housing tax credits (LIHTC). Additionally, the DC Department of Housing and Community Development is providing a $16.5 million loan from its Housing Production Trust Fund for the property. The new community will be located at 2442 Martin Luther King Ave SE, just 500 feet from the Anacostia Metro Station. The apartments will be priced at 30 to 50 percent of area median income relative to Ward 8’s Anacostia neighborhood. The property will consist of 24 one-bedroom, 57 two-bedroom and 31 three-bedroom apartments. Six units will be designated Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) units and will be supported by the Local Rent Supplement Program. Community Connections of DC will provide supportive services for the residents of the PSH units. The community’s planned amenities include a business center, community room and a parking garage with …

January 29, 2021

Development Georgia Industrial Southeast

CA Ventures Enters Partnership with AIG for 215,000 SF Industrial Development in Newnan, Georgia

by John Nelson January 29, 2021

NEWNAN, GA. — CA Ventures has entered into a joint venture partnership with AIG to deliver a 215,000-square-foot, Class A light industrial facility in Newnan. The project, known as Coweta Business Center, will feature 32-foot clear heights, 200 auto parking spaces and up to 55 dock doors. The site is located adjacent to Interstate 85, less than one mile from the full diamond interchange at Exit 51. The joint venture partnership is planning to start construction later this year and finish construction in December. Wes Budd and Chris Irby of NAI Brannen Goddard represented CA in the acquisition of the land and will also be leasing the project. Mark Sixour, Dennis Mitchell, Matt Wirth and Britton Burdette of JLL Capital Markets arranged the joint venture partnership. CA Ventures, a Chicago-based firm, is a global real estate development and investment management company. AIG is a global finance and insurance firm based in New York City.

January 29, 2021

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