WORCESTER, MASS. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of a 14,800-square-foot net-leased property in Worcester. The property, which is occupied by Walgreens, sold for $8.2 million. Mark Taylor and Dean Zang of Marcus & Millichap’s Philadelphia office marketed the property on behalf of the seller, a limited liability company. Robert Horvath and Todd Tremblay of Marcus & Millichap’s Boston office secured and represented the buyer, a limited liability company, in the transaction.
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NEW HAVEN, CONN., AND HACKENSACK, N.J. — NorthMarq Capital’s Greater Westchester NY/CT regional office has arranged financing for two multifamily properties in Connecticut and New Jersey. In the first transaction, Quinnipiac Gardens Inc. received a $4.8 million loan for Quinnipiac Gardens, a 71-unit multifamily property in New Haven. The loan was structured with a seven-year term and a 30-year amortization schedule. NorthMarq arranged the financing through its seller/servicer relationship with Freddie Mac. In the second transaction, Francisco Apartments Inc. received $2.8 million in financing for Equestrian House, a 30-unit apartment property in Hackensack. The transaction was structured with a seven-year term and a 30-year amortization schedule. NorthMarq secured the financing through its relationship with a regional bank. Robert Ranieri of NorthMarq Capital’s Greater Westchester NY/CT office arranged financing for both transactions.
FRANKLIN, MASS. — EMC Corp. has renewed its 192,000-square-foot lease at TIAA-CREF’s industrial building in Franklin. The company will continue to occupy the entire facility, which is located at 109 Constitution Blvd. Constructed in 2000, 109 and 111 Constitution Blvd. consist of 192,000 square feet each and are both fully occupied. The high-bay warehouse buildings feature state-of-the-art design and construction and offer 30-foot clear heights, ESFR sprinkler systems and excellent loading capabilities. John Lashar, Paul Leone and Danielle DeMarco of Transwestern | RBJ represented TIAA-CREF, which also owns 111 Constitution Blvd., in the transaction. Jack Burns and David Ross of Cresa Boston represented EMC Corp.
SPRINGFIELD, MO. — A new $13 million, 71,500-square-foot extended-stay hotel will open in Springfield this September. The five-story, TownePlace Suites by Marriott hotel will be immediately adjacent to Mercy Hospital Springfield. The development will include 110 units and feature a workout facility, indoor saltwater pool, on-site restaurant and bar and outdoor grilling area. The property will seek LEED certification. RTT Hospitality LLC is the owner/developer of the project. Larry Snyder & Co. served as the general contractor and Baron Design & Associates LLC provided architectural services.
CHICAGO — Mid-America Real Estate has arranged the lease of 3,139 square feet of space for SARAR. The Turkish fashion company signed a lease at 111 W. Washington Street in Chicago. This will be SARAR’s third location in Illinois. It’s first two locations opened in Aurora, Ill., in 2004 and Rosemont, Ill., in 2013. The new location is expected to open this fall. Michael Wexler of Mid-America represented SARAR in the transaction. Danielle Rudas and John Vance of Stone Real Estate represented the landlord. SARAR was founded in Turkey in 1944. Beginning as a tailor’s workshop, the company has grown internationally across five continents and 49 different countries.
CHICAGO — Cohen Financial has secured a $6.5 million acquisition loan for a single-tenant, 13,600 square-foot property currently leased to Walgreens. The in-fill development is located at 3222 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. Don Trossman of Cohen Financial secured the loan for the borrower, Focused Sanford Property II LLC, with Illinois-based First Bank & Trust Co.
CHICAGO — MB Real Estate has arranged a lease renewal and expansion for Dale & Gensburg P.C. at 200 W. Adams in Chicago. The Chicago-based law firm provides legal services to small and mid-sized businesses and individuals. The firm renewed its existing 4,033-square-foot lease on the 24th floor of the 32-story central Loop office property andexpanded by 1,470 square feet to accommodate its growing operations. Andrew Davidson and Christine Torres of MB Real Estate’s corporate services and tenant advisory group represented Dale & Gensburg in the lease negotiations. The building’s owner, Lincoln Property Co., was self-represented by Genny Emerson.
MOLINE, ILL. — Sam’s Club will open a new store this week in Moline in western Illinois. According to the Quad-City Business Journal, the 136,000-square-foot club is located at 6600 44th Ave. A grand opening ceremony will take place Thursday, Aug. 21. The store will feature a Sam’s Club pharmacy and optical center and offer its members discounts on produce, meats and other goods. The new membership warehouse club will bring 170 new jobs to the community. Sam’s Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., is the nation’s eighth largest retailer. The store offers products and services in more than 630 clubs across the U.S., as well as in Brazil, China and Mexico.
PHOENIX – A 34,440-square-foot back-office building in Phoenix has sold to the Sharp Family Revocable Trust for $5.4 million. The building is located at 4832 E. McDowell Road. It is fully leased to LogisticCare Solutions, which holds a long-term, triple-net lease. Erik Marsh and Goodall “Hook” McCullough of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank represented the trust. The seller, VWP McDowell LLC (ViaWest Group), was represented by Andy Bogardus, Steve Lindley, Bob Buckley and Tracy Cartledge of Cassidy Turley’s Capital Markets Group.
BARSTOW, CALIF. – A 68,362-square-foot retail center in Barstow has sold to Barstow Town Square LLC for $3.6 million. The center is located at 1303-1313 E. Main Street. It is anchored by Family Dollar, Aaron’s and Wienershcnitzel. The LLC was represented by Vic Gausepohl and Kirk Allisonof Colliers International. The seller, The Steele Family Trust, was represented by Brad Umansky, Kenia Drugan, Greg Bedell of Progressive Real Estate Partners.