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BAYTOWN, TEXAS — California-based apartment investment firm Passco Cos. has acquired Boterra Bay Apartments, a 384-unit multifamily community located in the eastern Houston suburb of Baytown. The Class A property will be rebranded Sapphire Bay Apartments. Floor plans consist of one-, two- and three-bedroom units that feature granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and walk-in closets. Amenities include a pool with a tanning deck, a fitness center with yoga and spin studios, outdoor kitchen with grilling stations, dog park, business center and a resident clubhouse. Thomas Alleman and Brandon Miller of Newmark Knight Frank represented the seller, a joint venture between Houston-based The Boterra Group and Dallas-based Edison Capital Holdings, in the transaction. Chris Black and Caleb Marten of KeyBank Real Estate Capital secured acquisition financing on behalf of Passco.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS — Investment firm CIM Group has purchased Chase Tower, a 21-story, 390,000-square-foot office building located at 221 W. Sixth St. in downtown Austin. Built in 1974, the property spans a full city block and is surrounded by an abundance of restaurant, retail, entertainment and hotel options. Chase Tower is also located near hiking and biking trails fronting Lady Bird Lake. The seller was not disclosed.

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SAN ANTONIO — Chicago-based NXT Capital has provided a $28.5 million loan for the refinancing of a 278-unit apartment community in San Antonio. The property is located within a master-planned community featuring over 10 million square feet of retail space and 5 million square feet of office space within a five-mile radius. Communal amenities of the multifamily property include a resort-style pool with a tanning ledge, cabanas with grilling stations, an outdoor fire pit, dog park, clubroom, cybercafé, 24-hour fitness center and an indoor/outdoor lounge. Jason Bond and Dan Kearns of JLL placed the loan with NXT Capital on behalf of the undisclosed borrower.

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PLANO, TEXAS — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of a 24,464-square-foot industrial property located at 1304 Summit Ave. in Plano. The asset was built on 2.3 acres in 1981. Adam Abushagur of Marcus & Millichap marketed the property on behalf of the seller and procured the buyer, both of which were private investors.

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OAK BROOK, ILL. — Morgan/Harbour Construction has broken ground on a new 135,000-square-foot, four-story build-to-suit for Hub Group on Clearwater Drive in Oak Brook. The project serves as Phase II for the headquarters of Hub Group, a supply chain solutions provider. In the second phase, Morgan/Harbour will construct a replica of the Phase I building with open work areas, private offices, conference rooms and a fitness center. The buildings will be connected via an underground walkway. Solomon Cordwell Buenz is the architect. Completion is slated for September 2020. Morgan/Harbour completed Phase I in 2014.

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MILWAUKEE — Strategic Storage Growth Trust II Inc. (SSGT II) has acquired a newly constructed, 770-unit self-storage facility in Milwaukee for an undisclosed price. Located at 3420 W. Capitol Drive, the facility is situated on 3.9 acres and comprised of approximately 83,000 rentable square feet. The property features drive-up units, climate-controlled units, a covered loading area and gate access. SSGT II is a private real estate investment trust sponsored by an indirect subsidiary of SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc.

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LINCOLNWOOD, ILL. — The RoomPlace, an Illinois-based furniture store, has opened at Lincolnwood Town Center in northern Illinois. The retailer replaces a former Carson’s store. The 84,000-square-foot space incorporates three brands — The RoomPlace, The MattressPlace and RP Outlet. The location marks The RoomPlace’s largest store to date. Washington Prime Group Inc. owns Lincolnwood Town Center. Other retailers at the shopping mall include Kohl’s, Old Navy, Bath & Body Works, Foot Locker, Express and Champs Sports.

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DAYTON, OHIO — NorthMarq has arranged a $7 million loan for the acquisition of Southland 75 Shopping Center in Dayton. The 117,410-square-foot retail center is located at 8265-8361 Springboro Pike. Major tenants include Dollar Tree, Hobby Lobby and Get Air Trampoline Park. Noah Juran of NorthMarq arranged the 10-year loan, which features a 25-year amortization schedule. A regional bank provided the loan for the undisclosed borrower.

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COON RAPIDS, MINN. — Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) has brokered the sale of a 63,436-square-foot industrial building in Coon Rapids, a northern suburb of Minneapolis, for $2.4 million. The property is located on 24 acres at 9534 Foley Blvd. Java Enterprises LLC sold the building to Phoenicia Properties Corp. Dan Friedner and Jay Chmieleski of NKF represented both parties in the transaction.

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RIO RANCHO, N.M. — Co-developers MorningStar Senior Living and Confluent Senior Living, a subsidiary of Confluent Development, have delivered MorningStar of Rio Rancho, a seniors housing community located at 2301 Golf Course Road SE in Rio Rancho. Situated on 5.5 acres, Morningstar of Rio Rancho features a total of 77 units, with 51 suites for assisted living and 26 suites for residents with memory impairment, in a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom layouts. The one- and two-bedroom assisted living suites feature stacked washer/dryers, and all units include advanced technological features including an emergency call system and community-wide wireless internet. Additionally, the community offers restaurant-style and private dining options, a 24-hour bistro/bar, a workshop and art studio, community activities space with demonstration kitchen, a spa and massage therapy room, fitness center, theater/chapel, library and salon. Outdoor amenities include courtyards with trellises, walking paths, resident gardening areas and a barbecue area with grill and fire pit. MorningStar of Rio Rancho is the 12th joint venture between MorningStar and Confluent Senior Living. Confluent is the project owner and MorningStar serves as the operator of the property. The project team included Rosemann & Associates as architect, New Mexico-based Bradbury Stamm Construction as general …

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