Midwest

Union West in Chicago

CHICAGO — Tishman Speyer has acquired Union West, a 15-story high-rise building in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood. John Jaeger of CBRE represented the seller, a joint venture led by ZOM Living. According to Crain’s Chicago Business, the asset traded hands for roughly $128 million. Union West was built in 2019 at 939 W. Washington Blvd. The property features 357 units in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include a fitness center, lounge, entertainment space, a pool, private work and meeting rooms, yoga room, pet spa, dog run and onsite boutique …

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3Eleven in Chicago

CHICAGO — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the sale of 3Eleven, a 245-unit high-rise community in the River North neighborhood of Chicago. Vista Property acquired the property from The John Buck Co. for $76 million. In addition to the sale, JLL worked on behalf of the borrower to secure $47.8 million in acquisition financing through Freddie Mac Multifamily. The loan will be serviced by JLL Real Estate Capital, LLC, a Freddie Mac Optigo lender. Built in 2018, 3Eleven offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Units feature quartz countertops, plank flooring, …

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Harbach Lofts in Des Moines, Iowa

DES MOINES, IOWA — JLL Capital Markets has arranged $10.6 million in acquisition financing for Harbach Lofts, a 103-unit complex in Des Moines. JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, VareCo, to secure the fixed-rate, ten-year Fannie Mae loan. The loan will be serviced by JLL Real Estate Capital, a Fannie Mae DUS lender. Tony Nargi and Will Haass led the JLL Capital Markets Debt Advisory team. Harbach Lofts was originally constructed in 1906 as a furniture warehouse. The property was converted into an apartment community in 2017. Harbach Lofts now comprises …

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Avalon Apartments and Townhomes in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota

INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MINN. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged $60.1 million in mezzanine and construction financing for Avalon Apartments and Townhomes, a 244-unit complex in the southeast Minneapolis suburb of Inver Grove Heights. JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, Trident Development, to secure the $45 million construction loan from Alerus. Additionally, JLL sourced $15.1 million in mezzanine financing through Centerspace. Dan Linnell, Scott Loving, Josh Talberg and Mox Gunderson led the JLL Capital Markets Advisory Team. Avalon Apartments and Townhomes will offer 190 apartments and 54 townhomes. The unit …

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This line graph shows the effective funds rate versus the inflation rate for the period from 2020 through Nov. 1 of this year. (Source: St. Louis Federal Reserve, Origin Investments)

CHICAGO — An analysis from Origin Investments (Origin) predicts a tumultuous 2024, with concerns of a recession and elevated interest rates likely to continue. Despite this, the Chicago-based real estate fund manager expects next year to bring unique opportunities for multifamily investors to secure protected positions in the capital structure and enhance investment returns. “The volume of variable-rate bank loans — made when the Secured Overnight Financing Rate was 0 percent and the 10-year Treasury note yield was below two percent — coming due in 2024 will create a generational …

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Roselle Luxury Apartments in Roselle, Illinois

ROSELLE, ILL. — A partnership consisting of DMG Capital, JDI Realty and The Wolcott Group has acquired Roselle Luxury Apartments in the western Chicago suburb of Roselle. DMG Capital is the multifamily investment affiliate of Chicago-based Daniel Management Group (DMG). DMG has managed Roselle Luxury Apartments since September 2022. Post-acquisition, the company will continue to manage the property and will lease it through DMG Leasing. Roselle Luxury Apartments offers 72 units, all of which include two bedrooms and two full bathrooms.

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Cortona at Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri

ST. LOUIS, MO. — Passco Cos. has acquired Cortona at Forest Park, a 278-unit complex in St. Louis, from Invesco Real Estate for an undisclosed price. Kevin Girard, Mark Stern and Zach Kaufman of JLL Capital Markets brokered the deal. Caleb Marten of KeyBank Real Estate Capital’s Commercial Mortgage Group negotiated acquisition financing on behalf of the buyer. Cortona at Forest Park was constructed in 2014 and is located at 5800 Highlands Plaza Drive. The property is comprised of one residential building on a 4.8-acre site. Units come in studio, one- and two-bedroom floor …

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A property in North Dakota.

WATFORD CITY, DICKINSON, NEW TOWN, KILLDEER AND TIOGA, N.D. — Bernard Financial Group (“BFG”) has negotiated a $24.8 million CMBS loan for a 603-unit portfolio in North Dakota. The portfolio includes communities in Watford City, Dickinson, New Town, Killdeer and Tioga. BFG will provide full cashiering servicing for this loan. Dennis Bernard and Joshua Bernard originated the financing. The borrowing entity was Creekside Owner LLC, Fox Run Owner LLC, Killdeer Highlands Owner LLC, Pheasant Ridge Owner LLC, Timber Cove Owner LLC, Raven Ridge Owner LLC and Custer Crossing Owner LLC.

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CHICAGO — The NHP Foundation (NHPF) has opened Covent Apartments, the redevelopment of the former Covent Hotel in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. The 30-unit affordable housing property is now a single-room occupancy (SRO) property. SRO housing is defined as a residential property that includes multiple single-room units, according to HUD. The total cost of development for the project was $21.6 million, including $7.9 million in federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and historic tax credits, $5 million of City Home and Affordable Housing Opportunity Funds, $3.1 million in Illinois Housing Development …

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INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MINN. — Marcus & Millichap has negotiated the $7.5 million sale of The Commons, a four-building property in the St.Paul, Minnesota suburb of Inver Grove Heights. Abe Roberts and Michael Jacobs of Marcus & Millichap represented the undisclosed buyer and seller. The Commons was built in 1987 at 8213 College Trail. The community comprises 60 units. The property has undergone renovations for new countertops, appliances and cabinetry..

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