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Manhattan Retail Condo Commands $25M
Rubie’s Costume Co. purchased the 26,401-square-foot space that is currently fully occupied by New York City’s largest costume store. The sale included an additional $12.5 million loan assumption.
Belk to Invest $40M in New Stores
The company also plans to remodel 12 existing stores across their 16-state footprint, investing close to $10 million. An additional $15 million in funding will be used for capital improvements.
Foxconn Announces $10B Wisconsin Campus
The campus—to be called Wisconn Valley—will result in the creation of more than 34,000 direct or indirect jobs. The state plans to sweeten the deal with a $3 billion incentive package.
Starwood Capital Nabs West Hollywood Hotel
The new 286-key property will ultimately be renamed 1 West Hollywood and become the fourth property in the chain’s award-winning, eco-conscious, luxury sustainable brand.
Transwestern, Mirae, State Farm Close ATL Sale-Leaseback
The building is Park Center I, a 13-story, LEED-certified office tower with ground-floor retail and seven levels of parking. The deal falls in line with the partnership’s investment strategy to achieve stable, long-term cash flow for its clients.
Sunfinity Solar: Solar Customers Shouldn’t Pay More for Electricity
The Dallas-based company supports House Bill 199, introduced by Rep. Joe Pickett (D-El Paso), opposing Texas electric utilities’ intention to charge higher rates to residential customers with solar systems.
Center Core Buys Chicago-Area Office Campus
HFF closed on the transaction of Corporetum Office Campus VI, a two-building asset located West of Chicago in Lisle, Ill. It also secured a financing loan of $9.5 million for the buyer.
GATX Moves to Chicago’s Willis Tower
NKF’s Vice Chairman Melissa Copley negotiated the 90,000-square-foot lease at Chicago’s iconic tower. The tenant will relocate its global headquarters from 222 W. Adams St.
Kroger-Anchored Shopping Center Trades in Dallas
A partnership of Foundry Commercial and Stockbridge acquired Northview Plaza in Dallas from MDT Properties. The new owners plan to upgrade the 116,000-square-foot community shopping center.
Atlanta-Area Industrial Asset Reaches Full Occupancy
The warehouse is part of the two-building Chastain Distribution Center acquired by Liberty Property Trust in a large industrial portfolio in 2013.