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CA Residential, Harlem Irving Cos. to Develop 530,842 SF Mixed-Use Property in Minneapolis

by Christina Cannon August 2, 2016

MINNEAPOLIS — A joint venture between CA Residential LLC and Harlem Irving Cos. has broken ground on RISE at Prospect Park, a 530,842-square-foot, mixed-use development in Minneapolis. The project will include a seven-story structure with 150 apartments; an adjacent 13-story tower with an additional 186 units; and 40,000 square feet of street-level retail. A 30,000-square-foot Fresh Thyme will anchor the development. The project will be located at 2929 University Ave. SE and is scheduled to be delivered in March 2018. Residences at RISE at Prospect Park will offer a mix of studio, one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom floor plans ranging in size from 470 to 1,423 square feet. Each unit will feature 9-foot ceilings, hardwood-style flooring, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, USB outlets and in-unit washers and dryers. Building amenities will include a rooftop deck with lounges, fire pits and grilling stations; a dog run; coffee bar; fitness center with locker rooms, a yoga/barre studio, a sauna and a tanning room; an entertainment suite with demonstration kitchen; a golf simulator room; private theater; music rehearsal space; game room; bike storage; and dry cleaning service. Chicago-based Habitat Cos. will manage RISE at Prospect Park. Tushie Montgomery Architects is the architect of …

August 2, 2016

Industrial Kansas Midwest

Opus Unveils Plans for 205,000 SF Industrial Facility in Metro Kansas City

by Christina Cannon August 2, 2016

OLATHE, KAN. — The Opus Group has unveiled plans for a 205,000-square-foot speculative industrial facility in Olathe, approximately 30 miles southwest of Kansas City. 56 Commerce Center is the first phase of a 505,000-square-foot master-planned project. The building, located on 53 acres at the southeast corner of Old 56 Highway and Loan Elm Road, is slated to be completed in January 2017. The multi-tenant facility will feature office space, 32-foot clear heights and a truck court. Opus will provide development, construction and architectural services for the project, and Joe Orscheln and Mike Mitchelson of CBRE will market the property for lease.

August 2, 2016

Midwest Minnesota Multifamily

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $19.7M Sale of Apartment Property in Minnesota

by Christina Cannon August 2, 2016

DULUTH, MINN. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of a 141-unit apartment community in Duluth for $19.7 million, or $140,000 per unit. A Minneapolis-based private investor and development company sold Les Chateaux, which was built in 1973, to a Colorado-based investment group. Amenities at Les Chateaux include heated underground parking, on-site laundry facilities and views of Lake Superior. The property is located at 3800 London Road. Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the buyer.

August 2, 2016

Midwest Retail Wisconsin

Stan Johnson Co. Brokers $9.3M Sale of Grocery Store in Milwaukee

by Christina Cannon August 2, 2016

MILWAUKEE — Stan Johnson Co. has brokered the $9.3 million sale of a 67,866-square-foot retail building in Milwaukee. Lark Creek purchased the property, which is fully occupied by grocer Pick ‘n Save. Outlook Development sold the property located at 2355 N. 35th St. Camille Renshaw and Scott Scurich of Stan Johnson Co. represented the seller in the transaction.

August 2, 2016

California Seniors Housing Top Stories Washington Western

Welltower Agrees to Acquire West Coast Seniors Housing Portfolio for $1.15B

by John Nelson August 2, 2016

TOLEDO, OHIO — Welltower Inc. (NYSE: HCN), a seniors housing and healthcare facility REIT, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a portfolio of properties on the West Coast operated by Vintage Senior Living for $1.15 billion. The transaction spans 2,590 units in 19 independent living, assisted living and memory care communities concentrated in Southern and Northern California and in the state of Washington. Welltower will transition management of these communities to Senior Resource Group (11 properties), Sunrise Senior Living (seven properties) and Silverado (one property), once the acquisition has been completed. “This acquisition reinforces our high-quality healthcare real estate portfolio and leading presence in two of the top U.S. metro markets,” says Tom DeRosa, CEO of Welltower. “Together with our operating partners, we are excited about the opportunities to provide the best senior care with a focus on wellness and innovation.” Vintage Senior Living will continue to operate its communities until the purchase has been completed. The transaction is expected to close in tranches beginning in September and will be subject to lenders’ approvals and customary regulatory approvals. “These properties are in attractive markets, including irreplaceable locations near San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park and Nob Hill, with a …

August 2, 2016

Features Industrial Multifamily Office Retail Top Stories

Ten-X: Office, Apartment, Retail Sectors Drive Acquisition Prices Higher in July

by Haisten Willis August 2, 2016

IRVINE and SILICON VALLEY, CALIF. — Commercial real estate valuations increased by 1.1 percent in July, marking the strongest monthly increase this year and a 5.2 gain over last year, according to the latest Ten-X Nowcast. Ten-X, an online real estate transaction marketplace, uses Google Trends data, its own proprietary transaction data and investor surveys to forecast commercial real estate pricing trends. “The recent string of monthly increases confirms that overall pricing of commercial real estate remains on the upswing following the weakness seen earlier this year,” says Ten-X chief economist Peter Muoio. “That said, we are noticing distinct differences across the five major property sectors, with each telling its own story.” The office, apartment and retail sectors all saw monthly increases in July. The office sector posted the strongest gain for the second consecutive month, rising 4.8 percent from June and 7.6 percent above its level from one year ago. This was the best year-over-year gain for any of the commercial sectors since January. The multifamily sector, which has posted steady gains this year, increased 1.1 percent in July from the previous month and is 6.8 percent above last year’s level. “The apartment sector is unencumbered by technology-driven shifts …

August 2, 2016

Arizona Industrial Western

The Koll Company Buys 1 MSF Amazon Distribution Center in Phoenix for $74.7M

by Nellie Day August 1, 2016

PHOENIX — The Koll Company has purchased a 1 million-square-foot distribution center in Phoenix for $74.7 million. The warehouse is located at 6835 W. Buckeye Road within the Buckeye Logistics Center. The property is fully leased to Amazon, which uses the facility as a small package sorting and distribution facility. The original 604,678-square-foot facility was built in 2007. It was expanded by an additional 404,673 square feet in 2008. Seera Investment Bank B.S.C. served as Koll’s private equity partner. CBRE Capital Advisors advised the bank. Jones Lang Lasalle represented the unnamed seller in the sales transaction. The firm also helped the buyer source debt, which Benefit Street Partners provided.

August 1, 2016

California Retail Western

Catellus Sells 165,777 SF Shopping Center in Alameda

by Nellie Day August 1, 2016

ALAMEDA, CALIF. — Catellus has completed the sale of a REIT that owns Alameda Landing, a grocery-anchored shopping center located at 2600-2700 Fifth St. in Alameda. AFL-CIO Building Investment purchased the REIT free and clear of existing debt for an undisclosed price. Situated on 80 acres, the 165,777-square-foot property is 86 percent leased to tenants including Safeway, Michaels, Orange Theory Fitness, Chipotle, AAA Insurance and Bank of America. Nicholas Bicardo of HFF represented the seller in the deal.

August 1, 2016

California Retail Western

Hanley Investment Group Arranges Sale of Retail Pad in Inland Empire for $3.9M

by Nellie Day August 1, 2016

UPLAND, CALIF. — Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors has arranged the $3.9 million sale of a multi-tenant retail pad located in the Inland Empire community of Upland. The 9,167-square-foot building is located within a neighborhood shopping center anchored by Smart & Final Extra! The five-tenant property was fully occupied at the time of sale by tenants including The UPS Store, The Spot Café, Mountain View Dental and We Talk Pets. Bill Asher and Pat Kent of Hanley Investment Group represented the seller, CME Mountain Avenue LLC, in the transaction. Jin Hwang of EJ Realty & Investment represented the buyer, an undisclosed local investment partnership.

August 1, 2016

Colorado Retail Western

Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom Plans to Refresh 37 Restaurants

by Nellie Day August 1, 2016

BROOMFIELD, COLO. — Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom’s franchise partners are reinvesting an average of $150,000 into refreshing 37 existing franchised restaurants. This effort will include renovations to the interior and exterior, as well as to the dining room and beer equipment. Upgrades to beer equipment and systems include a new tap tower, glass mug coolers, stainless glass storage cabinet and stein racks. The restaurants will also now display its beer menu on a mounted, 60-inch LCD screen. As part of the refresh, the service team will also undergo extensive beer training. Additional interior renovations include front-of-the-house upgrades to its wall signage and décor, fresh paint, new tabletops and bases, backless barstools and a community table that seats up to 20. Old Chicago’s exteriors will display an updated logo as well as a new exterior monument. To complement the new design elements, the company is now working with Open Table and using its software for all reservation systems. Founded in 1976, Old Chicago operates in 24 states with more than 100 restaurants nationwide. The restaurant chain recently launched its new restaurant prototype — a 5,000-square-foot build with an additional 1,000 to 1,200 square feet of outdoor patio space, a new kitchen and upgraded …

August 1, 2016

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