Wisconsin

Colliers Brokers Sale of Six-Building Office Portfolio in Metro Milwaukee for $37.7M

by Kristin Harlow February 21, 2019

MILWAUKEE AND WAUKESHA, WIS. — Colliers International has brokered the sale of a six-building office portfolio in Milwaukee and Waukesha for $37.7 million. The 392,021-square-foot portfolio includes a mix of single- and multi-tenant buildings. At the time of sale, the portfolio was 92 percent leased to 23 tenants, including Von Briesen & Roper, Morgan Stanley, Aurora Health Care and DentaQuest. Tom Shepherd of Colliers represented the seller, LSOP WI LLC. Felton Properties was the buyer. Colliers will handle property management services on behalf of the buyer.

February 21, 2019

Development Midwest Mixed-Use Wisconsin

City of Wauwatosa Approves Master Development Agreement for Future Phases of The Mayfair Collection in Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow February 8, 2019

WAUWATOSA, WIS. — The city of Wauwatosa has approved the terms of a development agreement that will facilitate future phases of The Mayfair Collection, a 69-acre mixed-use project. HSA Commercial Real Estate is the developer. By demolishing existing warehouse buildings and installing additional infrastructure improvements, the agreement supports the creation of seven development sites, which can accommodate up to 750 additional residential units and 360,000 square feet of office space. Demolition and site work are scheduled to begin this summer, with development sites available as soon as spring 2020. Recent additions to The Mayfair Collection include a 146-room Hilton Homewood Suites and a 269-unit luxury apartment building. Both are located adjacent to more than 500,000 square feet of retail space anchored by Whole Foods Market and Nordstrom Rack.

February 8, 2019

Acquisitions Midwest Office Wisconsin

TPG Real Estate, Crestlight Capital Purchase Schlitz Park Office Campus in Milwaukee

by Kristin Harlow February 7, 2019

MILWAUKEE — TPG Real Estate and Crestlight Capital have purchased the Schlitz Park office campus in Milwaukee for an undisclosed price. The joint venture acquired the 32-acre office property from The Brewery Works Inc., the development and ownership group led by the Grunau and Sampson families. After a $30 million, multi-year renovation, Schlitz Park reached full occupancy in mid-2018. Tenants include US Bank, UMB Fund Services, HSA Bank, Aurora Health Care and the Milwaukee Bucks. The property originally served as the brewery for Joseph Schlitz Brewing Co.

February 7, 2019

Leasing Activity Midwest Office Wisconsin

Law Firm Signs 7,248 SF Office Lease at Milwaukee’s BMO Tower

by Kristin Harlow February 5, 2019

MILWAUKEE — Andrus Intellectual Property Law LLP has signed a lease to occupy 7,248 square feet at BMO Tower in Milwaukee. The intellectual property law firm will occupy the space on the 22nd floor. The company was founded in Milwaukee in 1939. BMO Tower is a 25-story Class A office development under construction. Approximately 160,000 square feet of office space and 12,000 square feet of retail space remain available for lease. Anchor tenants include BMO Harris Bank, Michael Best & Friedrich and Heartland Advisors. David Pudlosky and Michael Streit of JLL represented Andrus in the lease transaction. Mike Wanezek of Colliers International represented the landlord, Irgens.

February 5, 2019

Leasing Activity Midwest Office Wisconsin

Heartland Advisors to Relocate to Milwaukee’s BMO Tower

by Kristin Harlow January 30, 2019

MILWAUKEE — Heartland Advisors has unveiled plans to relocate to BMO Tower in the heart of Milwaukee’s central business district. The independent investment firm, which manages mutual funds, will occupy 10,873 square feet on the 12th floor. Alyssa Geisler of CBRE represented Heartland in the lease transaction. Mike Wanezek of Colliers International represented the owner, Irgens. Located at 790 N. Water St., BMO Tower is a 25-story office building currently under construction. The property is expected to open in December. Anchor tenants include BMO Harris Bank and Michael Best & Friedrich. Approximately 160,000 square feet of office space and 12,000 square feet of retail space remain available for lease.

January 30, 2019

Leasing Activity Midwest Office Wisconsin

Crescendo Collective Signs 8,700 SF Office Lease in Milwaukee’s Brewery District

by Kristin Harlow January 30, 2019

MILWAUKEE — Crescendo Collective has signed an 8,700-square-foot lease within The Factory Office Suites at The 42, an office development in Milwaukee’s Brewery District. The digital marketing firm will occupy the space later this year. Max Rasansky and Alyssa Geisler of CBRE represented the landlord, Scott Lurie. The Boerke Company represented the tenant. Office tenants at The 42 have access to a fitness center, coffee bar, rooftop deck and community lounge. Milwaukee Brewing Co. operates a brewery at the development. Approximately 35,000 square feet of space remains available for lease within the office portion.

January 30, 2019

Acquisitions Healthcare Midwest Top Stories Wisconsin

Hammes Sells 23-Property Medical Office Portfolio for $400M

by Kristin Harlow January 25, 2019

MILWAUKEE — Hammes Partners has sold a 23-property medical office portfolio across nine states for $400 million. The Class A properties, totaling 979,000 square feet, are located in Virginia, Washington, North Carolina, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Alabama and Texas. Mindy Berman and Steve Leathers of JLL Healthcare Capital Markets brokered the sale on behalf of Milwaukee-based Hammes. Giant healthcare REIT Welltower Inc. (NYSE: WELL) was the buyer, according to media reports. “Selling points included the portfolio’s alignment with major health systems, durable income and locations in strong metro markets,” says Berman. Hammes Partners is a private equity platform that invests on behalf of institutional investors, with a focus on the U.S. healthcare real estate market. Toledo, Ohio-based Welltower is a real estate investment trust that mostly invests in healthcare and seniors housing properties. — Kristin Hiller

January 25, 2019

Acquisitions Industrial Midwest Wisconsin

Doheny’s Enters Into Sale-Leaseback Agreement for Property in Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow January 24, 2019

PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WIS. — Doheny’s has entered into a sale-leaseback agreement with STAG Industrial Holdings LLC for a 195,415-square-foot property in Pleasant Prairie. STAG purchased the industrial building for $16 million. Doheny’s, a swimming pool supply company, signed a long-term lease with the new ownership. Sam Badger, Whit Heitman, Brad Weiner and Jared Paff of CBRE represented Doheny’s in the transaction. Doheny’s has eight distribution centers nationwide.

January 24, 2019

Development Industrial Midwest Wisconsin

Ashley Capital Breaks Ground on 438,000 SF Industrial Building in Sturtevant, Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow January 23, 2019

STURTEVANT, WIS. — Ashley Capital has broken ground on the second industrial building at Enterprise Business Park in Sturtevant. The 438,000-square-foot speculative building will be located at 11201 Enterprise Way. Completion is slated for late this year. John Sharpe and Tom Boyle of Lee & Associates and Terry McMahon and Cody Ziegler of Cushman & Wakefield |Boerkewill market the property for lease. Upon build-out, Enterprise Business Park will span 1.3 million square feet. The first building, totaling 376,000 square feet, is now leased to four tenants.

January 23, 2019

Development Midwest Multifamily Seniors Housing Wisconsin

New Perspective Begins Development of 149-Unit Senior Living Community in Franklin, Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow January 23, 2019

FRANKLIN, WIS. — New Perspective Senior Living has begun development of a 149-unit senior living community in Franklin. The 180,000-square-foot property will be situated on six acres at 7220 Ballpark Drive South. The community will feature independent and assisted living apartments as well as Betty’s Harbor, a neighborhood specifically designed for residents with memory loss. In addition to a two-story lobby and reception area, the property will feature a wellness center, dining room, café, beauty salon, movie theater and dance hall. Milwaukee-based Stevens Construction is the general contractor. Completion is slated for spring 2020. Eden Prairie, Minn.-based New Perspective Senior Living will operate the property.

January 23, 2019

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