Chicago
Tribune Media Unveils Chicago River District Master Plan
The redevelopment plan by the firm’s subsidiary Tribune Real Estate Holdings calls for the conversion of 37 acres of underused industrial land into a dynamic neighborhood that could accommodate 19,000 jobs and 5,900 residential units.
Unveiled: Wilmette’s First New Rental Property in a Decade
M&R Development and Globe Corp. developed the new Residences of Wilmette, in Wilmette, Ill. The community was built to achieve LEED Silver certification and is located within commuting distance to Chicago.
Top 10 Largest Chicago Submarkets by Sales Volume
In the first three quarters of 2017, several Chicago submarkets exceeded $100 million in multifamily transactions. Core city areas remain at the top of the list, tallying more than half a billion dollars in sales during the same time period.
Affordable Indiana Community Lands Refi
The $6.6 million loan will be used to refinance Woodland East Apartments, a 224-unit affordable housing property in Michigan City.
Thrive Acquires 2 Senior Housing Properties, Launches Sister Firm
The acquisition expanded the company’s senior housing portfolio to four assets, which drove the firm to launch a new division—TFP Senior Living—headed by Anthony Fulco.
Fifield Fetes Grand Opening of The Sinclair in Chicago
The luxury rental community adds a large slate of upscale units to Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood, spurring talk of a resurgence.
Arbor Realty Appoints New VP
Sam Gold will be in charge of Freddie Mac SBL, Fannie Mae and FHA loan originations for clients in the Midwest. He will be based in the company’s Chicago office.
Capital One Refinances Illinois Nursing Facility
The $21.5 million fixed-rate HUD loan will be used to refinance Avantara Long Grove, a senior nursing facility in Long Grove, Ill.
Chicago’s Woodlawn: A Success Story in the Making
In the last few years, the long-struggling neighborhood has seen robust construction activity in the housing and retail sectors. Nonprofit developer POAH together with the city of Chicago have initiated a series of affordable housing projects meant to transform the community and trigger other residential, educational and cultural developments.
ARA Adds New SVP to Chicago Team
James Mitchell, who brings with him 30 years of experience in real estate, will be responsible for overseeing the firm’s sales and client relationships.