Suburban Multifamily Complex Changes Hands For $75.8M, Chicago Loses Major Exchange  
   
   
 

Eastham Capital and Bender Cos. are capitalizing on strong Midwestern multifamily rent growth with the acquisition of a 550-unit residential community in Hoffman Estates for $75.8M.

 
 
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The apartment community at 725 W. Bode Circle is 96% occupied, and the acquisition includes a renovation budget of $6.5M. Eastham Capital obtained a majority ownership interest in the deal through its Eastham Capital Fund VI, while Bender Cos. will oversee the day-to-day management.

“This deal is our ninth, and largest, acquisition with Bender Companies,” Matthew Rosenthal, founder and managing partner of Eastham Capital, said in a press release.

Read more about this deal and the other moves making headlines this week.

— Ryan Wangman

 
 

Today's Rundown

 
 

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The Finish Line

 
 

The weather outside is oh, so frightful today, as Chicago is expected to get up to 6 inches of snow by the time we all wake up tomorrow. I waffle back and forth between admiring the beauty of freshly fallen snow and bemoaning how difficult it is to get around following a storm. Chicago summers can’t come soon enough.

The Chicago Rundown is written by Chicago Reporter Ryan Wangman and edited by Central Editor Katharine Carlon. If you enjoyed today’s edition, please share and forward with anyone you think might find it interesting. We’d also love your feedback and news tips: ryan.wangman@bisnow.com.

 
   
 
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