Category Archives: industrial real estate

Colliers’ chief economist: Industrial growth in Midwest no short-term thing

Posted on June 14, 2013 by

Colliers International found something interesting in its most recent industrial report: Midwest markets are leading the way when it comes to industrial activity. Colliers’ first quarter 2013 industrial report found that three of the top-five markets for net absorption during … Continue reading →

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Associated Bank’s Cafazza: A broad recovery in St. Louis’ CRE market

Posted on June 3, 2013 by

Charlie Cafazza, senior vice president and market manager with the St. Louis office of Associated Bank, knows the St. Louis market. And when he looks at all commercial sectors in the region, he sees steady improvement. Cafazza recently spoke with … Continue reading →

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As Kansas City market heats up, so does Block’s business

Posted on May 30, 2013 by

Ken Block considers 2013 to be a very good year, both for the Kansas City region and for his real estate company, Block Real Estate Services. And no wonder. Kansas City-based Block Real Estate Services recently earned approval for two … Continue reading →

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With business in the region booming, McCarthy opens Kansas City area office

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

St. Louis-based McCarthy Building Companies had never operated an office in the Kansas City region. But that doesn’t mean that the commercial construction company hasn’t been active there. The company recently started construction on a high-profile project for the U.S. … Continue reading →

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Another auto-parts maker chooses Michigan’s Auburn Hills for its world headquarters

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

The city of Auburn Hills, Mich., has taken an aggressive approach to attracting new businesses, especially those that serve the area’s traditionally strong automotive industry. City officials celebrated another victory earlier this spring when a manufacturer providing parts to both … Continue reading →

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New intermodal facility to provide big boost to Kansas City’s industrial market?

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

Kansas City’s industrial market continues to improve. And the market should gain even more strength once the new BNSF Intermodal facility opens in late 2013 in nearby Edgerton, Kansas. These are the two big findings in the latest report on … Continue reading →

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DLA Piper: CRE executives optimistic about next 12 months

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

A vast majority of the country’s top commercial real estate executives say that commercial real estate activity — leases, purchases and new construction — will increase during the next 12 months. That’s the main finding from the 2013 State of … Continue reading →

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Indianapolis remains a commercial market on the rise

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

The momentum has changed during the last 12 months in Indianapolis, says Jordan Klink, senior associate in the Indianapolis office of Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services. And Klink isn’t alone. Commercial real estate pros doing business in Indiana’s … Continue reading →

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CBRE finds plenty to like in Cincinnati’s industrial market

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

CBRE’s first quarter industrial market report for the Cincinnati region brought plenty of good news to the brokers working this important Midwest city. Like in many cities across the Midwest, the industrial market in Cincinnati and its surrounding areas is … Continue reading →

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Minnesota’s Opus staying busy in Kansas City

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

Last year was a good one for Minnetonka, Minn.-based The Opus Group. The company completed more than 100 transactions in 2012. And 2013 has been off to a good start, too. Much of Opus’ recent work is taking place in … Continue reading →

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