Blog
News, insights, and success stories from Southeast Michigan's commercial real estate market.
A Standout Ferndale Property Finds Its Next Operator
We’re excited to share the successful sale of the former Otus Supply property at 345 E Nine Mile in Ferndale. An 11,000-square-foot restaurant and music venu…
Understanding Net Operating Income (NOI)
At The Thomas Duke Company, we help our clients make strategic decisions that grow andprotect their commercial real estate portfolios. One of the most critic…
How a Sublease Turned Into a Sale
Every commercial property comes with its own set of unique challenges—and opportunities. At Thomas Duke Company our job is to see the full picture, evaluate …
New Northville Farmers Market
Every now and then a real estate transaction goes far beyond the usual goals of optimal price and flawless timing. Sometimes it’s about purpose. It’s about l…
From Inherited Headache to Satisfying Deal: Turning a Vacant Industrial Property into a Strategic Sale
When I got the call about 22605 Schoenherr in Warren, I sensed a complex but rewarding projectahead. The client had recently inherited an aging industrial pr…
From Hawaii to Michigan: How We Helped This Investor Sell Two Properties Successfully
From Hawaii to Michigan: How We Helped This Investor Sell Two Properties Successfully Managing commercial real estate from thousands of miles away isn’t easy…
How a Creative Financing Strategy Secured a $1.9M Sale
In commercial real estate the right buyer isn’t always the one actively searching for a property. Sometimes they’re already occupying the space—they just don…
Diamond Lawn Care – Success Story
Turning a Setback into a Successful Sale in Troy Some deals go exactly as planned. Others require a little extra persistence, creative problem-solving, and t…
Finding the Right Buyer at the Right Time
When I first started working on this Michigan Avenue property, I knew it had serious potential. Sitting in that key stretch between Canton and Ypsilanti’s De…
Thomas Duke Company Secures Acquisition of Premier Grosse Pointe Property
On behalf of our client, we’re excited to announce the successful acquisition of Kercheval Place, a premier mixed-use property situated in the vibrant center…
Maximizing Value Through Property Management & Smart Brokerage: A Medical Office Success Story
Every property has a story, and this two-tenant medical office building is no exception. Thanks to a long-standing, trusting relationship between the owner a…
A New Chapter for the Coliseum Racquetball Club
The Coliseum Racquetball Club in Westland, Michigan, wasn’t just a building; it was a landmark. For decades, this 44,000-square-foot facility hosted national…