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News, insights, and success stories from Southeast Michigan's commercial real estate market.
100 S Mill – Success Story
Some real estate projects take patience, persistence, and a team willing to tackle complex challenges head-on. That was exactly the case at 100 S Mill Street…
Uncovering the Farmington Real Estate Market
Farmington, Michigan, is one of those rare places where history and growth blend seamlessly. Both new and established businesses find their footing and thriv…
A Perfect Match: Helping Financial Services of America Find Their Ideal Space
As a property manager with the Thomas Duke Company, I’ve had the privilege of helping many businesses find spaces that fit their needs well. But every now an…
Off-Market Success in Troy
Some of the best real estate deals aren’t the ones you see coming. That was exactly the case with a recent off-market transaction in Troy. It wasn’t about li…
A Tailor-Made Investment: The Story Behind 1450 Souter Blvd, Troy
Every real estate deal has complexities, but sometimes its best opportunities are hidden in the unique and complex details. That was exactly the case with 14…
The 165 Park Story: Turning a Family Legacy into a New Opportunity
Every property has its own story, and nearly everyone combines challenges and opportunities. Case in point: The sale of 165 Park Street in Troy. What started…
Unlocking Hidden Value – The Hudson Building
Eric Szerlag first began working with the owner of the Hudson Building around 2012. The 21,000 square building is a former industrial building that the owne…
How to use a 1031 Exchange
With a 1031 exchange, you can strategically defer taxes by reinvesting the sale of an asset into a comparable one, unlocking potential for further growth.
Turning a Local Landmark into a New Opportunity: The Brose Electric Success Story
This one hit close to home. Literally. I live just a mile and a half from Brose Electric, and for my whole life I’ve known the building, the inventory, the B…
Tax Considerations for Generational Wealth Planning: What Property Owners Need to Know
Hi, I’m Mark Schafer with The Thomas Duke Company. Today, I want to talk about an important topic for property owners: generational wealth planning and the t…
Creative Solutions in a Tight Industrial Market
Hi, I’m Mark Schafer with The Thomas Duke Company, here to give you an update on the industrial real estate market in Southeastern Michigan. If you’ve been p…
Leasing Success: 8 Mile Crossfit
Several years ago, I helped a client and friend purchase a multi-tenant building in Livonia. After the transaction closed, he mentioned that if one of the bu…