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Buy vs. Build: How a Brighton Client Chose the Smarter Deal
Brokerage Success Story Ethan Whitesell John Porth June 27, 2026

Buy vs. Build: How a Brighton Client Chose the Smarter Deal

A client came in ready to build a mini storage facility in Brighton. Then a better opportunity showed up. Here's how Ethan Whitesell and John Porth helped a client skip the risk of ground-up development and land a cash-flowing asset instead.
How a Sublease Turned Into a Sale
Brokerage John Porth Mark Schafer Success Story April 15, 2025

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 …