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News, insights, and success stories from Southeast Michigan's commercial real estate market.
Flood Assistance
We knew that when we put this property on the market, the floodgates would open. That was a blessing—and a challenge. Its location at 23365 Woodward Avenue, …
Your Best-Case Scenario
When the owner of Summit Auto Sales in Pontiac was ready to retire, he knew he owned a valuable piece of real estate. He didn’t realize just how valuable unt…
Persistence Pays Off
The Thomas Duke Company is pleased to announce the sale of the Novi Office Centre in Novi, Michigan. The property is irreplaceably located, on Novi Rd, just …
Strip Mall Success in an Age of E-Commerce
Stroll through the K&S Mall in Royal Oak and you’ll find customers ordering lunch at Penn’s Thai Kitchen and browsing the local businesses. Today it’s a humm…
Timing is Everything?
Timing is everything? Not quite. At least in real estate, there’s another component needed to bring “everything” to the finish line. In 2019, Adam Reid conta…
Making the Most of Multi-Family
Yes, multi-family has been a high-value opportunity for the past two years. That doesn’t mean any broker could maximize the opportunity. Since 2016, Adam Rei…
The Perfect Buyer
Sometimes we hear that every property listing has its Perfect Buyer. Is that true? Thomas Duke Company agent Jon Norton was asked to list the commercial buil…
Sometimes It Isn’t the Price
When a property doesn’t sell, the easy answer is, “It’s the price.” Maybe the price is too high. And maybe it isn’t. Case in point: An attractive retail cent…
The end of a deal is the beginning of a relationship.
As a broker, that’s my mantra at every closing. Of course, a relationship is a two-way street, but if the client is amenable, I stay in touch. I ask what inv…
Your Best Move
Every move is an exciting opportunity. A business move, though, often comes freighted with obstacles that overshadow the excitement. And prove overwhelming. …
Unique Characteristics = Opportunity
The Thomas Duke Company is pleased to announce the sale of the Sterling Business Center in Howell, Michigan. The multi-tenant, office/flex building totals 45…
To Sell or Not to Sell
Some things in life just aren’t for sale. Nearly all investment real estate, however, is. Nearly. In the spring of 2021, a client asked Jon Norton to lease a…