8-17-2016 -- RGS Hot Deals Auto Sales LLC is the new owner of the 720 SF retail building on 1 acre at 1606 E. Bristol in Elkhart. The owner of RGS previously had been leasing space on Cassopolis Street near the Toll Road where he had a used car lot. The Bristol building had been on the market for just over a year before it was sold. Richard Hobson represented the seller, Elcose Federal Credit Union, in the sale.
MORryde Leases 50,125 SF
7-26-2016 -- MORryde International is the new tenant in 50,125 SF of industrial space at 2123 Middlebury Street in Elkhart. Richard Hobson represented the landlord, TUBRA LLC, in the lease negotiations. The company manufactures suspension systems, TV mounts, sliding trays and custom products for RV, bus and truck manufacturers.
Creative Treasures Now Open
6-22-2016 -- Richard Hobson assisted Lora Ortega in leasing 5,750 SF of retail space in the former Blockbuster Video building at 223 Chicago Avenue in Goshen. Creative Treasures, a new craft mall where vendors can sell handmade items, opened June 13 in the space. “There is just so much talent in Goshen: let’s show it,” Ortega said. “Our shop lets the creative people focus on creating. They don’t need to sit there selling. We do that for them.” Creative Treasures will be open seven days a week as well as holidays. “We will even have a Kids corner: Mom can rent the space for $5 a month and the kids can show off their creative wares,” Ortega said. The craft mall will be open Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm and on Sunday from noon to 5 pm.
Midwest Hardwood Leasing 10,500 SF
6-3-2016 -- Richard Hobson assisted Midwest Hardwood Corporation in leasing 10,500 SF of industrial space at 2701 Decio Drive in Elkhart. The property had been on the market only 92 days. Midwest Hardwood is a lumber and distribution company based in Minnesota serving secondary wood products manufacturers and hardwood distributors worldwide. This will be the company’s first location in Indiana.
Banega Buys Former Inova Federal Credit Union Building
5-6-2016 -- Richard Hobson assisted Wilmer Banegas in purchasing the 2,260 SF office building at 1811 S. Main in Elkhart. This former Inova Federal Credit Union bank branch is expected to become an accounting office for Banegas.