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🌱 Patch AM: What a $3.46M industrial sale means for Lake Forest’s market

Also, don't miss Fish Fry Fundraiser & Sip & See on the Lake Forest Patch calendar

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Morning Lake Forest! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What a $3.46M industrial sale means for Lake Forest's market

Also on today's calendar: Fish Fry Fundraiser & Sip & See and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 71 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, temps: high: 73, low: 62.
  • Friday: Nice with periods of sun, with a high of 71 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of Industrial Property in Lake Forest (connectcre.com) — A fully leased six-unit industrial building at 28101 Ballard Drive in Lake Forest sold for $3.46 million after drawing 12 offers and closing above asking price. Brokers say the property, near I‑94 in the South Lake industrial submarket, offers stable occupancy plus upside from two units with future rent growth potential.
   

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Ok Lake Forest! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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