Category Archives: office

Accounting company’s move more evidence of Detroit’s rebound

Posted on June 10, 2013 by

It’s a slow process, but downtown Detroit is steadily attracting new businesses as the city’s rebound continues. The latest example? One of the biggest accounting firms in the country just announced that it will set up shop in one of … 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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Good companies one of the secrets to Des Moines’ strong CRE market

Posted on May 28, 2013 by

Kevin Crowley, commercial sales manager with the West Des Moines office of Iowa Realty Commercial, says that there’s an important reason why the Des Moines commercial real estate market not only survived the economic downturn but is in the middle … Continue reading →

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How committed is Dan Gilbert to downtown Detroit? Jones Lang LaSalle charts it

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

Just how impressive has Quicken Loans founder Dan Gilbert’s commitment to downtown Detroit been? Just ask Jones Lang LaSalle. The real estate firm recently released a chart — part of its new chart of the month feature — highlighting Gilbert’s … 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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Future looks bright for Minneapolis’ IDS Center

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

Jim Durda isn’t surprised that Minneapolis’ tallest building, the 57-story IDS Center, was sold late last month. That’s what happens, he said, with trophy properties. And as Durda says, there is no bigger trophy in the Twin Cities than the … 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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Want to rappel down the side of an office building? Thanks to Cleveland’s Ostendorf-Morris, you can … and for a good cause

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

Ever dreamed of rappelling down the side of a soaring office tower? Now, thanks to Cleveland’s Rosemont Realty and Ostendorf-Morris Company, you have the chance. The two companies are supporting the Over the Edge event in which “lucky” individuals get … Continue reading →

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Cassidy Turley: Office market in Columbus remains a sluggish one

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

Unemployment remains too high. That’s the message from the first quarter 2013 Columbus office market snapshot recently released by Cassidy Turley. According to the report, Columbus’ unemployment rate stood at 6.4 percent in the first quarter of 2013. That’s not … Continue reading →

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