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News, insights, and success stories from Southeast Michigan's commercial real estate market.

From Hawaii to Michigan: How We Helped This Investor Sell Two Properties Successfully
Brokerage Success Story March 21, 2025

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
Brokerage Success Story March 10, 2025

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
Brokerage Success Story February 27, 2025

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…

Thomas Duke Company Secures Acquisition of Premier Grosse Pointe Property
Brokerage Property Management Success Story February 5, 2025

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
Brokerage Property Management Success Story January 21, 2025

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…

Lyon Towne Center and Lyon Crossing: A Success Story 20 Years in the Making
Success Story January 14, 2025

Lyon Towne Center and Lyon Crossing: A Success Story 20 Years in the Making

John and Mary Canfield owned a farm at Milford Road and I-96 that had been in their family for over 100 years. Over years working along the I-96 corridor, M…

A New Chapter for the Coliseum Racquetball Club
Brokerage Success Story November 29, 2024

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…

Client Success Story: Financial Services of America (FSA)
Property Management Success Story November 29, 2024

Client Success Story: Financial Services of America (FSA)

Finding the Perfect Space for Growth in Just 65 Days At Thomas Duke, we believe finding the right space is about more than securing a building—it’s about cre…

100 S Mill – Success Story
Brokerage Success Story November 14, 2024

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…

Off-Market Success in Troy
Brokerage Success Story October 24, 2024

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
Brokerage Success Story October 24, 2024

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
Brokerage Success Story October 24, 2024

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…