Category Archives: Detroit commercial real estate

Foreclosure rates rise in St. Louis, Chicago and Minneapolis, fall in Detroit

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

If it’s true — and it is — that the commercial real estate market won’t see a more robust recovery until the housing market stabilizes, than commercial real estate professionals got some bad news regarding two major Midwest markets. According … Continue reading →

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Friedman Integrated Real Estate Solutions a believer in online auctions

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

Barry Swatsenbarg is a believer in the online commercial real estate auction. And so is the company for which he works as a director, Farmington Hills, Mich.-based Friedman Integrated Real Estate Solutions. The Michigan company has sold several commercial properties … Continue reading →

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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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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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Sad in Detroit and St. Louis, happy in St. Paul, Omaha and Madison?

Posted on December 13, 2011 by

Men’s Health Magazine recently published a list guaranteed to anger the residents of at least 100 cities, unless, of course, these residents are too depressed to work up a good lather. Yes, the magazine in late November released its list … Continue reading →

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Detroit apartment landlords can crack a smile these days

Posted on August 11, 2011 by

Most of the news we read about Detroit falls into the “bad” category. But that isn’t the case with a new research report from Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services. According to this report, landlords in Detroit should expect … Continue reading →

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The power of specialization pays off for Marcus & Millichap

Posted on May 17, 2011 by

Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services has thrived in all manner of commercial real estate markets, the good ones and the bad ones. Midwest Real Estate News recently spoke to two of the company’s senior executives about the reasons … Continue reading →

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Marcus & Millichap’s Chaben: Bad times leave behind a stronger commercial real estate industry

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

No wonder commercial real estate brokers are so stressed out: They’ve just gone through what may have been the most difficult time to make a living in this industry. Just ask an industry veteran. Steve Chaben, managing director and senior … Continue reading →

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Detroit or Hiroshima? Glenn Beck picks the bomb

Posted on March 3, 2011 by

Frederick Liesveld isn’t Glenn Beck’s top fan. Then again, Beck, Fox News’ controversial commentator, doesn’t do business in Detroit like Liesveld does. Liesveld is executive vice president and managing director with the Southfield, Mich.-based office of Grubb & Ellis Company. … Continue reading →

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