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The Industrial Deal That Could Have Fallen Apart — Three Times
Brokerage Success Story Eric Szerlag May 6, 2026

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…
How a Creative Financing Strategy Secured a $1.9M Sale
Brokerage Success Story Eric Szerlag 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…
Lyon Towne Center and Lyon Crossing: A Success Story 20 Years in the Making
Success Story Eric Szerlag Mark Szerlag 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…