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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
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…
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…
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
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)
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
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
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…