Monthly Archives: February 2012

Jones Lang LaSalle’s heart center project “huge” for Detroit

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

Detroit gets its share of bad press. But the big investments that companies are pouring into the Midwest city don’t receive as much attention. And that’s a shame. Take, for instance, the work that Chicago-based Jones Lang LaSalle is doing … Continue reading →

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Manifold &Phalor stays in Ohio community; proves that not all businesses are shedding jobs

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

We’ve heard from so many companies that are cutting back across the Midwest, eliminating jobs as they do so. It’s nice, then, to hear from a firm that’s doing the opposite. Ohio-based Manifold & Phalor — reacting to increasing demand … Continue reading →

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Statistics point to commercial real estate recovery. Real life? Not so much

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

The broker did not want me to use her name. But I can say that she works in the south suburbs of Chicago for a big-name real estate company. And when I spoke to her by phone last week, she … Continue reading →

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Retail landlords get a dose of good news — in Columbus, at least

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services recently sent a bit of good news for retail landlords, at least those in the Columbus, Ohio, region. According to Marcus & Millichap, the retail vacancy rate in this Ohio city should fall … Continue reading →

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Is now the right time to start a new commercial brokerage? Six Michigan pros think so

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

It doesn’t seem like the ideal time to start a commercial real estate company. But six industry veterans have seen enough positive signs to take the plunge. And this should be inspiring to everyone wondering whether the commercial real estate … Continue reading →

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New construction loans on the rise for multi-family?

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

The good news for the multi-family market is that lenders are closing a greater number of construction loans today for strong multi-family projects. Dan Hampton, senior vice president and head of U.S. commercial real estate in the Indianapolis office of … Continue reading →

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Minnesota’s Carlson mum on plans for its real estate portfolio

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

Just why has Minneapolis’ Carlson Real Estate Company hired an investment banking firm to review the company’s 5.5-million-square-foot real estate investment portfolio? It’s a good question. But it’s not one that Matt Van Slooten, president of Carlson Real Estate is … Continue reading →

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Finding hope in Michigan

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

No state has been hit harder by the Great Recession than Michigan. Commercial real estate professionals working in the state, then, are still searching for signs of hope during the nation’s slow economic recovery. Fortunately, against all odds, they are … Continue reading →

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Colliers shows its heart with Everyone Gives program

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

Consider this our Valentine’s Day post: Colliers International has heart. Of course, this isn’t unusual. Plenty of commercial real estate firms across the Midwest donate a staggering amount of volunteer hours and dollars to charitable causes. This Feb. 22, though, … Continue reading →

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Are slot machines the savior in Twin Cities?

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

Is a casino the answer to keeping the Minnesota Vikings in the Twin Cities? Minneapolis-based real estate developer Alatus LLC seems to think so. Critics? They’re not quite as certain. According to WDIO.com, Alatus officials visited Duluth, Minn., earlier this … Continue reading →

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