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News, insights, and success stories from Southeast Michigan's commercial real estate market.
One Call, 27 Years Later
In 1999, we helped a local chiropractor purchase a 3,687-square-foot medical office building at 11837 Merriman Road in Livonia. At the time, it was the perfe…
The Industrial Deal That Could Have Fallen Apart — Three Times
Some deals come together easily. Others test every part of the process, and this one tested all of it. Thomas Duke Company is pleased to announce the success…
A 155-Acre Parcel, a Culver’s Deal, and a Domino Effect in Dundee, MI
When a Culver’s franchisee started looking for the right site in Southeast Michigan, it set off a full development corridor. And that’s exactly what Dave Tes…
Five Years of Searching. One Building That Stopped It
When the principals of Stoney Creek Services first came to me, they were ready to stop leasing and start owning. What they weren’t ready to do was settle. Fo…
The Right Building is Out There
When Befitting You Medical Supply Company asked us to represent them in the purchase of a new building, they came with a clear list — more warehouse space, r…
Downtown Northville Building Returns to Its Roots
The Thomas Duke Company is pleased to announce the successful re-tenanting of 250 North Center Street — a standout 2,160-square-foot building in the heart of…
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…