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Convergence of Factors Puts a Charge in Southeast Michigan’s Industrial Market

by Jaime Lackey May 27, 2015

A trifecta shaped by six years of a bull market, historically low interest rates and oil around $50 a barrel is benefitting one business sector arguably more than any other industry in the United States: automotive. Researcher AutoData Corp. estimates that, seasonally adjusted, the annual vehicle sales rate topped 17.1 million in March of this year, indicating the industry is on pace to have its best year in more than a decade. Further, the industry’s 5.6 percent sales increase in the first quarter has come entirely on gains of sales of trucks and sport-utility vehicles, two categories that do well when gas prices are low. Ford Motor Co. is forecasting that between 17 million and 17.5 million light vehicles — from all automakers — will be sold in the United States this year. The estimate is similar to competitor estimates. If it comes to pass, 2015 would be the best year for unit sales since 2006. Approximately 16.5 million cars and light trucks were sold nationally in 2014, according to AutoData. Consequently, it has been shocking to see how quickly so many vacant Detroit industrial buildings have been occupied in such a short period of time. Vacancy Rates Tumble The …

May 27, 2015

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New Mexico’s Industrial Market Looks for Solid Footing

by Nellie Day May 26, 2015

The industrial market had a notable year in 2014. Vacancy declined 270 basis points from the first quarter of 2014 where nearly 1 million square feet of space was absorbed. It has been more than seven years since absorption has registered similar figures. The primary factor driving last year’s success was a handful of large deals with more than 50,000 square feet. The supply of larger, quality spaces was steadily leased up throughout the year. These accounted for 54 percent, or 522,000 square feet, of absorbed space. Market velocity slowed down during the fourth quarter, driven by a lack of quality inventory. Absorption registered a positive 103,000 square feet, and was the lowest quarterly level of 2014. The centrally located North I-25 submarket outshined all other submarkets. In the biggest deal of the quarter, Flagship Foods occupied nearly 79,000 square feet of space in the North I-25 submarket. There were also nine other spaces occupied in this submarket that contributed another 60,000 square feet of absorption. A developing concern for 2015 is the significant amount of new available space being brought to market. Although still occupied, a total of 244,000 square feet of new space was added to the inventory …

May 26, 2015

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Colorado Springs Industrial Market Looks Positive

by Nellie Day May 19, 2015

The Colorado Springs industrial real estate market continues to rebound with a decrease in vacancy to 8.1 percent, an increase in the average asking rate to $6.19 per square foot (NNN) and a net positive absorption of 199,101 square feet. Along with these improvements, there has been a healthy number of owner/user acquisitions in the industrial market that has created a more competitive market for both tenants and owner/user buyers over the past year. Colorado Springs will also soon benefit from Sierra Nevada Corporation’s recent decision to construct its new $88-million hangar facility at the Colorado Springs Airport, a development that will significantly aid the city’s struggling southeast submarket. Designed as a 90,000-square-foot facility, construction is slated to begin in early 2016. The company estimates it will create about 2,100 new jobs. The city will further benefit from the formation of a new 225,200-square-foot FedEx distribution facility currently scheduled to open in 2016 These new developments reflect the abundance of opportunities and land options near the airport in the southeast submarkets, with available sites ranging from small sites of less than an acre to sites larger than 50 acres. The southeast area also offers a wide range of office/warehouse flex …

May 19, 2015

Industrial Midwest

Transwestern Arranges 25,573 SF Lease in Des Plaines, Ill.

by Danielle Everson May 15, 2015

DES PLAINES, ILL. — Transwestern has arranged the lease of a 25,573-square-foot industrial space in Des Plaines. Deco Salon Furniture Inc. has leased the space located at 1757 Marshall Drive. John Joyce and Ryan Phillips of Transwestern represented Deco Salon Furniture in the transaction. Rick Daly and Adam Haefner of Darwin Realty represented the building owner, TA Associates.

May 15, 2015

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World’s Third Busiest Airport Drives Growth, Economic Development in Texas

by Haisten Willis May 15, 2015

Texas has been a beacon of light during our country’s recent bout of recession. No doubt, this has to do with our business-friendly regulations and the physical space and capacity for business growth. Our economy is growing stronger every day. This past March, the United States Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) released the latest employment numbers, and Regional Commissioner Stanley W. Suchman pointed out that the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) area ranked first in the rate of job growth and third in the number of jobs added among the country’s largest metropolitan areas. DFW’s largest growth last year was in the professional and business services sector, as 33,000 jobs were added. Other growth sectors included trade, transportation and utilities (30,500 jobs), education and health services (19,200 jobs), and leisure and hospitality (17,300 jobs). It is hard to open the business section of the morning paper anymore without seeing news of a company relocating to the DFW Metroplex, bringing along the promise of thousands of jobs. As a result, commercial real estate is booming in north Texas. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is an important force behind Texas’ growth and a contributor to one of the nation’s most prosperous and vital economies. …

May 15, 2015

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Monmouth Acquires Industrial Property in Greenwood, Ind. for $37.4M

by Danielle Everson May 8, 2015

GREENWOOD, IND. — Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corp. has acquired a new 671,354-square-foot industrial building in Greenwood for $37.4 million from an undisclosed seller. The property is situated on a little more than 43 acres located at 482 Chaney Ave. and is net leased for 10.25 years to beauty retailer ULTA Inc., a subsidiary of Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc. The new Omni-channel fulfillment center will serve both business-to-business and direct-to-consumer e-commerce sales.

May 8, 2015

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Darwin Arranges 43,175 SF Industrial Lease in Broadview, Ill.

by Danielle Everson May 7, 2015

BROADVIEW, ILL. — Darwin Realty & Development Corp. has arranged a long-term lease renewal for 43,175 square feet located at 2109-2111 21st St. in Broadview. Dan Fanelli and George Cibula of Darwin represented Arrow Pneumatics Inc. The manufacturer of parts and products for the compressed air industry will occupy the space. The team also represented the landlord, a private investor. The property features a 22-foot ceiling height, four interior docks and 4,500 square feet of finished office area.

May 7, 2015

Iowa Midwest

Opus to Build Spec Industrial Development in Ankeny, Iowa

by Danielle Everson May 7, 2015

ANKENY, IOWA — The Opus Group plans to develop a 208,252-square-foot speculative industrial office and warehouse facility in Ankeny. The building will be the first built in the master plan for Corporate Woods Industrial Center, a 50-acre site that will accommodate up to three buildings totaling 600,000 square feet. The warehouse will offer 32-foot ceiling heights, ESFR sprinkler systems, LED lighting, up to 50 dock doors and 115 parking spaces with room for expansion. The building will be able to accommodate single- or multi-tenant occupancy. Construction will begin this month with completion scheduled for fall 2015. A joint venture partnership between Opus Development Co. LLC and Founders Properties LLC will own the property. Opus Development Co. will be the developer, Opus Design Build will be the design-builder and Opus AE Group will serve as the architect and engineer of record. Marcus Pitts and Justin Lossner with JLL will market the property for lease.

May 7, 2015

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Continued Optimism, Growth Leads Salt Lake City’s Industrial Market

by Nellie Day May 5, 2015

Utah’s industrial real estate market shines while validating real estate fundamentals. Tight supply and consistent demand are contributing to rising sales prices and lease rates. The lack of options – with vacancy at 3.79 percent – presents a bottleneck to Utah’s economic growth. An underlying trend is the tenant’s flight to quality. Users are demanding high function in prime locations. One of the differences this time around is the increasing magnitude of discounts landlords are conceding to move properties with any functional obsolescence or locational challenges. Meanwhile, the delineation of legitimate submarkets along the Wasatch Front continues. All the data points are variable within the individual submarkets: land prices, lease rates, vacancy, etc. The submarkets were historically defined by square foot increments, then by use, and now, increasingly, by geography and use. Labor pool, access and infrastructure are prime determinants resurrecting the old adage of location, location, location. Utah’s most active industrial submarket continues to be the northwest region, followed by the Point of the Mountain. Demand for bulk distribution product was constant across most geographic markets, topping out at 2.1 million square feet, which is up 23 percent from 2014. Midbox, service and flex product were in highest demand …

May 5, 2015

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Brennan Acquires Industrial Building in Taylor, Mich.

by Danielle Everson May 1, 2015

TAYLOR, MICH. — Brennan Investment Group, LLC, has acquired a Class-A, multi-tenant warehouse and distribution facility in Taylor for an undisclosed sales price. The 160,035-square-foot property is within the Trolley Industrial Park located at 21100 – 21110 Trolley Industrial Drive. Brennan Investment Group is a private real estate investment firm that acquires, develops and operates industrial properties on a national basis.

May 1, 2015

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