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

One Call, 27 Years Later
Brokerage Success Story July 9, 2026

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
Brokerage Success Story July 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…

A 155-Acre Parcel, a Culver’s Deal, and a Domino Effect in Dundee, MI
Brokerage Success Story July 2, 2026

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…

A New Home for Lending Force: How the Right Relationship Closed the Deal at Liberty Center
Property Management Success Story July 1, 2026

A New Home for Lending Force: How the Right Relationship Closed the Deal at Liberty Center

We’re a little late sharing this one, but some stories are too good not to tell. Lending Force was just about ready to sign a lease elsewhere until they met …

Five Years of Searching. One Building That Stopped It
Brokerage Success Story June 30, 2026

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
Brokerage Success Story June 16, 2026

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
Brokerage Success Story May 18, 2026

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…

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…