Category Archives: Kansas City commercial real estate

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

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

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

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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The Kansas City market remains a good one for Opus Group

The Opus Group is based in Minnetonka, Minn. And while the company has been busy in its home state — it’s set to begin building the nine-story Excel Energy office building in downtown Minneapolis in 2014 and has been building … Continue reading

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Colliers brings Kansas City Board of Trade building to market

There are certain buildings that rank as icons. In Kansas City, Mo., the Kansas City Board of Trade building falls into that category. And now this key city property is on the market. CME Group is selling the building. Holly … Continue reading

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Minnesota’s Opus staying busy in Kansas City

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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Ford continues its strong relationship with Kansas City

Few industries are as important to the Midwest as the auto industry. That’s something that the commercial real estate professionals working in Missouri understand. Every county in the state boasts at least one manufacturer that provides parts or equipment to … Continue reading

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Merrill Companies: Bringing the future of mixed-use to Kansas

Fred Merrill Jr. wanted something special for the mixed-use development that his company, Merrill Companies, was developing in Overland Park, Kan. And Prairiefire at Lionsgate certainly deserves that adjective. The development will include include Cinetopia, a wine bar and luxury … Continue reading

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Zimmer Real Estate Services playing key role in future of Missouri county

Kansas City-based Zimmer Real Estate Services is playing a big role in the future of Saline County in Missouri. That’s because officials with the Marshall-Saline Economic Development Corporation, located in Marshall, Mo., have hired Zimmer to conduct a yearlong assessment … Continue reading

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LANE4 Property Group: Expect a strong retail market in Kansas City in 2013

This year looks to be a strong one for retailers across the Midwest, judging by the retail reports coming from commercial real estate firms. The latest bit of good news comes from Kansas City-based LANE4 Property Group, which released its … Continue reading

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