Development
Grand/Sakwa is a leading developer of retail and residential properties and is one of the largest private developers in Michigan. Grand/Sakwa’s established track record has brought first-class results for such industry leaders as Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Target, Kohl’s, Kroger and more. Our financial resources and professional skills enable us to capitalize quickly on emerging acquisition opportunities and move efficiently through community site planning approval, construction and leasing.
Sale Leasebacks
Grand/Sakwa acquires commercial properties via sale-leaseback transactions. In a sale-leaseback, Grand/Sakwa acquires an owner-occupied building and leases it back to the seller on a long-term basis. The seller is able to unlock the capital embedded in the real estate while maintaining long-term control over its operation and maintenance – with no disruption to current operations. Additionally, as a full service real estate investment and development firm, Grand/Sakwa has the capital and expertise to plan, fund and complete building improvements, expansions, redevelopments and build-to-suit projects to fit a tenant’s needs. Grand/Sakwa focuses on sale-leasebacks for middle market companies (e.g. $30-$1 BB in annual revenue) nationwide.
Bankruptcy Acquisitions
Grand/Sakwa acquires real estate, operating businesses and leases in special situations such as corporate bankruptcies and restructurings.
Grand/Sakwa’s understanding of the bankruptcy sale process and its entrepreneurial approach -- including flexibility on investment parameters, deep access to internal equity, and the ability to close quickly to cash -- have enabled it to successfully acquire assets in a number of special situations, including out of the Sports Authority and Toys R Us bankruptcy estates and in the restructurings of several middle market companies.
Case Studies
Grand/Sakwa’s unique vision has produced some of the region’s finest mixed-use developments, featuring a blend of high-demand housing and destination retail centers. At Grand/Sakwa, we know that each multi-use site comes with a unique set of both challenges and opportunities. We excel at conceiving and designing the real estate products that are appropriate for a site while orchestrating the subtle balance between what is needed for our various constituencies and what is best for the community.
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