Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.3, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Thomas Duke Commercial Real Estate and Property Management ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://thomasduke.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [The Right Building is Out There](https://thomasduke.com/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, room for office and training, a scalable shipping operation, and proximity to their existing facility. A good starting point. We toured more than 20 properties together. With - [Downtown Northville Building Returns to Its Roots](https://thomasduke.com/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 downtown Northville. Originally built as a bank and most recently home to a restaurant, this landmark property is returning to its roots. Huron Valley State Bank has signed a new - [A Standout Ferndale Property Finds Its Next Operator](https://thomasduke.com/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 venue positioned in the heart of downtown. Steve Valli and Andrew Battersby brought this bank-owned property to market and, after nearly a year of strategic exposure, closed the sale on - [Understanding Net Operating Income (NOI)](https://thomasduke.com/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 critical numbers any investorshould know is Net Operating Income, or “NOI.” It’s the gold standard for assessing the trueperformance of an investment property. Whether you’re buying, selling, or holding,understanding your property’s - [How a Sublease Turned Into a Sale](https://thomasduke.com/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 the market, and help our clients make decisions that align with their long-term goals. The story of 3970 Parsons Road in Howell, Michigan, is a perfect example of our process in action. - [New Northville Farmers Market](https://thomasduke.com/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 legacy. Case in point: the sale of 550 W. Seven Mile in Northville. Our clients weren’t interested in merely selling a property. They wanted to shape the future of their community. From the start, Jeff and Terry Snyder made clear to us that their - [From Inherited Headache to Satisfying Deal: Turning a Vacant Industrial Property into a Strategic Sale](https://thomasduke.com/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 property that had long since fallen into disrepair. The roof was leaking, the utilities had been shut off for five years, and the parking lot had more cracks than concrete. But I’ve learned - [From Hawaii to Michigan: How We Helped This Investor Sell Two Properties Successfully](https://thomasduke.com/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. It’s even more challenging when unexpected lease issues arise. Then a once-reliable property turns into a time-and-energy-consuming problem. That’s exactly what happened to a couple in Hawaii with Michigan investments. They reached out to me for help when their two properties—one in Roseville - [How a Creative Financing Strategy Secured a $1.9M Sale](https://thomasduke.com/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’t know they can be a buyer. That’s exactly what happened in a recent deal I worked on at the Thomas Duke Company. Instead of taking a lower offer or waiting indefinitely - [Diamond Lawn Care - Success Story](https://thomasduke.com/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 the right contacts. The sale of the Diamond Lawn Care building in Troy was one of those deals. What started as a seemingly straightforward transaction took an unexpected turn, but with the right approach - [Finding the Right Buyer at the Right Time](https://thomasduke.com/finding-the-right-buyer-at-the-right-time/) - When I first started working on this Michigan Avenue property, I knew it had serious potential. Sitting in that key stretch between Canton and Ypsilanti’s Depot Town, it was positioned in a high-visibility corridor that’s only growing in demand. But like any deal, finding the right buyer wasn’t just about putting up a listing and - [Thomas Duke Company Secures Acquisition of Premier Grosse Pointe Property](https://thomasduke.com/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 of Grosse Pointe’s Village. This notable property encompasses 76,148 square feet and is home to prominent retailers such as Trader Joe’s, Starbucks, Ann Taylor Loft, Merrill Lynch, Corwell Health, and Pet - [Maximizing Value Through Property Management & Smart Brokerage: A Medical Office Success Story](https://thomasduke.com/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 and our property management team, what started as a routine leasing opportunity evolved into a strategic sale that maximized value and secured a long-term investment for all parties involved. A Smart Strategy: - [Lyon Towne Center and Lyon Crossing: A Success Story 20 Years in the Making](https://thomasduke.com/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, Mark Szerlag would call John and Mary every so often to check in and see what their plans were for the property and if they were - [A Perfect Match: Helping Financial Services of America Find Their Ideal Space](https://thomasduke.com/a-perfect-match-helping-financial-services-of-america-find-their-ideal-space/) - As a property manager with the Thomas Duke Company, I’ve had the privilege of helping many businesses find spaces that fit their needs well. But every now and then, there’s a project in which timing, creativity, and trust come together to create something that stands out as truly special. That was the case in our partnership with - [Client Success Story: Financial Services of America (FSA)](https://thomasduke.com/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 creating an environment that supports growth and success. Here’s how we helped Financial Services of America (FSA) find their ideal office space within a tight timeline, while delivering - [The 165 Park Story: Turning a Family Legacy into a New Opportunity](https://thomasduke.com/from-coast-to-close-navigating-the-sale-of-165-park-street/) - 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 as a cold call quickly turned into a complex but rewarding transaction in which timing, strategy, and vision made the difference. This property had been in the same family - [A Tailor-Made Investment: The Story Behind 1450 Souter Blvd, Troy](https://thomasduke.com/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 1450 Souter Blvd in Troy. It was the building’s unique customization and a lease that provided long-term security for the new owner that set this transaction apart. From Business Move - [A New Chapter for the Coliseum Racquetball Club](https://thomasduke.com/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 racquetball tournaments and local leagues, becoming an iconic destination for athletes and the community alike. Built in two phases—the first in 1979 and the second in 1982—the Coliseum was purpose-designed as a racquetball - [Uncovering the Farmington Real Estate Market](https://thomasduke.com/uncovering-the-farmington-real-estate-market/) - Farmington, Michigan, is one of those rare places where history and growth blend seamlessly. Both new and established businesses find their footing and thrive here. As brokers for The Thomas Duke Company, we’ve had the pleasure of working with many local entrepreneurs, helping them find spaces that are much more than properties. They’re part of - [Off-Market Success in Troy](https://thomasduke.com/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 listings or open-market competition. Instead, it was all about creativity, timing, and connecting the right people at the right moment. In this success story, we brought together - [100 S Mill - Success Story](https://thomasduke.com/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 in Plymouth, Michigan. The 15-acre site went through years of setbacks before becoming a true success story for both the community and the city. For me, this project was special from the - [Strip Mall Success in an Age of E-Commerce](https://thomasduke.com/strip-mall-success-in-an-age-of-e-commerce/) - Stroll through the K&S Mall in Royal Oak and you’ll find customers ordering lunch at Penn’s Thai Kitchen and browsing the local businesses. Today it’s a humming neighborhood retail hub. Just a year ago, it was not so. Retail centers like the 14,000-square-foot K&S Mall have been pinched as purchasers choose e-commerce over in-person shopping. - [Persistence Pays Off](https://thomasduke.com/persistence-pays-off/) - The Thomas Duke Company is pleased to announce the sale of the Novi Office Centre in Novi, Michigan. The property is irreplaceably located, on Novi Rd, just north of I-96 on a out-lot to Twelve Oaks Mall, in the center of Novi’s commercial business district and surrounded by national retailers and other amenities. This is - [Your Best-Case Scenario](https://thomasduke.com/your-best-case-scenario/) - When the owner of Summit Auto Sales in Pontiac was ready to retire, he knew he owned a valuable piece of real estate. He didn’t realize just how valuable until he called us. Light industrial and automotive properties are a hot market item right now. We had the building under contract within 3 weeks of - [A Shifting Market – Dearborn Market Update](https://thomasduke.com/a-shifting-market-dearborn-market-update/) - It has been a robust year for commercial property sales in the Dearborn/Dearborn Heights area. In the past 6 months, 54 buildings have sold with an average sales price of $128.00 per square foot. However, that is down from the prior 6 months with 72 buildings sold with an average price per square foot of - [Best Year Yet](https://thomasduke.com/best-year-yet/) - Really. Despite swings in the stock market, rising interest rates, inflation, supply-chain bottlenecks, and the lingering effects of the pandemic, the Western Wayne County Team of the Thomas Duke Company had its best year ever in 2022. The company as a whole, too. What did we do differently to navigate all the turbulence? Nothing. We - [Trading Stress for the Best](https://thomasduke.com/trading-stress-for-the-best/) - A longtime insurance business in the South Lyon community was ready for a move to Brighton. The business had grown enough that purchasing a building, rather than renting, was possible—an opportunity full of exciting freedom. And daunting complications, especially for a first-time buyer. Rather than getting bogged down in the complications, the businessman wisely called - [Continued Success in the Restaurant Market](https://thomasduke.com/continued-success-in-the-restaurant-market/) - Andrew Goble and Eric Szerlag of the Thomas Duke Company are pleased to announce the successful sale of a prominent property located at 32704 Grand River in Farmington, Michigan. The property will be repurposed as a Big Boy restaurant, bringing a new dining experience to the local community. 32704 Grand River successfully served and operated - [In a Challenging Market, Creativity is King](https://thomasduke.com/in-a-challenging-market-creativity-is-king/) - In a market of rising interest rates and the uncertainty that it brings, the Thomas Duke Company’s Jordan Schafer and Dave Tesch successfully brokered the sale of 2335-2337 Alger Drive in Troy, Michigan, at $89 per square foot and a 7.0 percent cap rate. Making this a strong comparable for today’s market. The seller of - [The Art of Relationship-Driven Real Estate](https://thomasduke.com/the-art-of-relationship-driven-real-estate/) - In 2003, I called a potential client and asked him to meet me at a 5-unit strip center in Farmington Hills. For years I’d been proposing property purchases to him , but none was quite right. Reluctantly, he agreed to meet—again. After a long meeting he tendered an offer and we eventually closed with a - [Overcoming Obstacles](https://thomasduke.com/overcoming-obstacles/) - The South Fountain View Office Center on Inkster Road in Southfield sold on March 14th, 2024, for $7,455,000.00, which translates to a 7.9% cap rate and approximately $185 per square foot. That is the headline and the culmination of our marketing efforts on the building. The story behind the headline, however, is much more interesting - [The Engine is Integrity](https://thomasduke.com/the-engine-is-integrity/) - “Integrity” might be the best word to describe the sale of 218 Main Street in Plymouth. Integrity of two kinds. First, with the sale we helped preserve the historic architectural integrity of the downtown. The charming Victorian property located at 218 Main is directly across the street from city hall. In 2011, I sold it - [Satisfaction — More than a Transaction](https://thomasduke.com/satisfaction-more-than-a-transaction/) - The sale of 7120 Haggerty Road in Canton is so much more than another successful transaction in the books. It’s the deep satisfaction of helping a client make smooth, stress-free transitions. For ten years I’ve helped this client find tenants for the 3-unit, 6,000-square-foot building he owned and, in one of the units, occupied with - [Q1 2024 Power Broker Deals Winners](https://thomasduke.com/q1-2024-power-broker-deals-winners/) - Mark Szerlag and Eric Szerlag win Costar's Q1 2024 Power Broker Quarterly Deals Award! CoStar Group, Inc., the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics and online marketplaces, today announced the CoStar Power Broker Quarterly Deals winners for Q1 2024. Mark Szerlag and Eric Szerlag of the Thomas Duke Company came out on top - [Leasing Success: 8 Mile Crossfit](https://thomasduke.com/leasing-success-8-mile-crossfit/) - Several years ago, I helped a client and friend purchase a multi-tenant building in Livonia. After the transaction closed, he mentioned that if one of the building’s tenants ever left, he’d call me to find a replacement. It took several years, but eventually we heard from him. A long-term tenant had decided to move out, - [Creative Solutions in a Tight Industrial Market ](https://thomasduke.com/creative-solutions-in-a-tight-industrial-market/) - Mark Schafer with The Thomas Duke Company, here to give you an update on the creative solutions entering the industrial real estate market in Southeastern Michigan. - [Tax Considerations for Generational Wealth Planning: What Property Owners Need to Know ](https://thomasduke.com/tax-considerations-for-generational-wealth-planning-what-property-owners-need-to-know/) - Mark Schafer with The Thomas Duke Company, here to talk about an important topic for property owners: generational wealth planning and the tax considerations that come with it. - [Turning a Local Landmark into a New Opportunity: The Brose Electric Success Story](https://thomasduke.com/turning-a-local-landmark-into-a-new-opportunity-the-brose-electric-success-story/) - This one hit close to home. Literally. I live just a mile and a half from Brose Electric, and for my whole life I’ve known the building, the inventory, the Brose family, and the goodwill they’ve built over 49 years with the community of Livonia. So I was honored when they called me to help - [Unlocking Hidden Value - The Hudson Building ](https://thomasduke.com/unlocking-hidden-value-the-hudson-building/) - Eric Szerlag first began working with the owner of the Hudson Building around 2012. The 21,000 square building is a former industrial building that the owner converted into multi-tenant retail and had some vacancy upcoming. We put together our marketing package on got to work on filling the spaces that were available at that time. - [How to use a 1031 Exchange](https://thomasduke.com/how-to-use-a-1031-exchange/) - With a 1031 exchange, you can strategically defer taxes by reinvesting the sale of an asset into a comparable one, unlocking potential for further growth. - [If It's Not Effective, It's Not Marketing](https://thomasduke.com/if-its-not-effective-its-not-marketing/) - Cold calls, emails, direct mail, social media messages—marketing is central to commercial real estate success, and never have there been more marketing platforms. But what good is marketing if it doesn’t reach the right audience? Marketing is just noise unless it’s efficient and strategic. Case in point:The owner of a 3,416-square-foot retail building selected Blake - [NOT ALL VACANT LAND IS CREATED EQUAL.](https://thomasduke.com/not-all-vacant-land-is-created-equal/) - Though the market for land zoned for residential development in Novi is strong, particular parcels often present complications. That’s when brokers skilled in both marketing and building relationships are crucial to a successful transaction.Duke Company brokers Mark Szerlag and Blake Macek were entrusted with the sale of 11 acres of vacant land on Taft Road - [Making Matches Others Can't](https://thomasduke.com/making-matches-others-cant/) - In real estate as in love, well-made matches are grounded in good listening.A property owner in Fenton came to us with a simple question: My tenant wants to purchase the building. Is she offering enough? Blake Macek mined the Duke Company database and brokerage experience in the Fenton market for a well-researched answer: No, he - [Team Trust.](https://thomasduke.com/team-trust/) - Trusted relationships. At the Thomas Duke Company, we strive for them—and not only with our clients. We’ve found that trust among our team members is equally important for helping our clients achieve their goals. Mark Szerlag, Eric Szerlag, and Blake Macek each have a specific role on the company’s West Side Team. Recently, while marketing - [Unique Characteristics = Opportunity](https://thomasduke.com/unique-characteristics-opportunity/) - The Thomas Duke Company is pleased to announce the sale of the Sterling Business Center in Howell, Michigan. The multi-tenant, office/flex building totals 45,698 square feet and was fully occupied at the time of sale. This is the 2nd significant transaction our team has completed for this seller over the past year.A unique characteristic of - [Conversation Corner: It's Good To Be Back](https://thomasduke.com/conversation-corner-its-good-to-be-back/) - It's good to officially be back in the office. I've spent my time away making hundreds of calls. People are available answering their phones. So, make the call. - [With You When the Ride Gets Rough](https://thomasduke.com/with-you-when-the-ride-gets-rough/) - With all their regulatory complexities, land deals nearly always take longer to close. But even for a land deal, this one was a marathon—on a roller coaster! And yet, the sellers left the ride praising Dave Tesch and Frank Rakipi for service that was so “kind, patient, diligent, and professional” it “kept us going.”The sale - [Picture Yourself Here](https://thomasduke.com/picture-yourself-here/) - True, without their marketing skill, Dave Tesch and Steve Valli wouldn’t have closed a recent deal. But there wouldn’t have been a listing in the first place without an intangible dynamic.Eight years ago, a client trusted Dave and Steve to sell a piece of property. They sold it successfully, and in appreciation the client trusted - [Old Industrial Window](https://thomasduke.com/old-industrial-window/) - The evolution of industry happening all over the Detroit area has opened up new uses for old industrial properties. But it’s a window that may soon close.Old warehouses along the I-96 corridor have stood empty for years. Now high-tech companies are converting and repurposing those warehouses, and rental rates in Wixom have reached all-time highs. - [Listening Gets it Right](https://thomasduke.com/listening-gets-it-right/) - After 30 years on the same site in Wixom, Form Tech Concrete Forms was bursting at the seams. In their 10,000-square-foot facility, company growth was impossible. Form Tech’s management came to the Thomas Duke Company with an outline of their timeframe and goals for a new property. Bill McLeod and Mark Schafer of the West - [Doing Right by a Family Portfolio.](https://thomasduke.com/doing-right-by-a-family-portfolio/) - Back in 1970, the price tag on a new Chevy Corvette was less than $6,000, and the gas to drive it down Haggerty Road – which was unpaved – cost 36 cents a gallon.Dick Morris was an aspiring Walled Lake business owner in 1970. He began buying land in Commerce Township and West Bloomfield, not - [From Sad to Satisfying: Turning the Story Around](https://thomasduke.com/from-sad-to-satisfying-turning-the-story-around/) - It was a sad story that was getting sadder. The owner of a 30,000-square-foot office building in Brighton died suddenly. His family members, thrust into unexpected ownership, found themselves without enough working capital. They couldn’t afford to make the renovations necessary to retain current tenants or attract new ones. Then the anchor tenant left, leaving - [When it Takes Something More](https://thomasduke.com/when-it-takes-something-more/) - In this tight market, finding the right property requires more than a state-of-the-art database. That “something more” is the specialty of Thomas Duke Company brokers. Keller Williams Real Estate needed to relocate their office to Brighton. They called us with a checklist for their ideal space. It should: • be easy to find • provide - [A New Lease on Life for a Howell Landmark](https://thomasduke.com/a-new-lease-on-life-for-a-howell-landmark/) - It’s been a signature building in downtown Howell since the 1950s, when Citizens Insurance erected it as a company headquarters. At 108,000 square feet, it even served as a community bomb shelter during the Cold War.But, at nearly 80 percent vacant, it needed a new vision.The building’s owners, headquartered in Detroit, were ready to sell - [When Breaking Up is Hard to Do](https://thomasduke.com/when-breaking-up-is-hard-to-do/) - Sometimes owners have a strong attachment to their investment property. Maybe it’s been in the family a long time, or they’ve spent years carefully tending its upkeep. Thomas Duke Company brokers honor those attachments and know how to help a client through the process of passing a property on. In 2019, the owner of a - [Not as Simple As It Seems](https://thomasduke.com/not-as-simple-as-it-seems/) - To passersby, housing developments can seem to spring up quickly, efficiently. Those behind the scenes know that acquiring and developing the land for new homes is a complex process that requires a host of skills. Jim Porth of the Thomas Duke Company recently led a Saline-area landowner and an experienced home developer through those complexities. - [Seeing it Through](https://thomasduke.com/seeing-it-through/) - To say 2020 was a challenging year for the sale of investment industrial property is an understatement. Despite record low interest rates, COVID constrictions on business and an uncertain future made the purchase of almost any industrial building feel risky. Jim Porth and Michelle Grobler of the Thomas Duke Company were asked to represent the - [The One that Almost Got Away](https://thomasduke.com/the-one-that-almost-got-away/) - Sell an office building during a pandemic. Not the easiest assignment of the year. But Joe Evangelista and Dave Tesch also knew the old adage “location, location, location,” and saw this office building had lots of promise, even in a COVID year. Located at a busy intersection of Van Dyke Avenue just north of Hall - [The Lake Plays](https://thomasduke.com/the-lake-plays/) - A multi-family property—on a lake!Joe Evangelista knew that the location and the market demand for apartments could make this listing a rare and promising opportunity. Driving there, he found the ten-unit multifamily building on half of a peninsula ~ reaching out into Pontiac Lake. Plus, there was a 2,700-square-foot home on the nearly 2-acre lot, - [Sometimes It Isn’t the Price](https://thomasduke.com/sometimes-it-isnt-the-price/) - When a property doesn’t sell, the easy answer is, “It’s the price.” Maybe the price is too high. And maybe it isn’t. Case in point: An attractive retail center located at a major intersection, the Southfield Retail Strip had been on the market for more than a year. The broker told the seller that his - [Asking Price - Not the Only Element](https://thomasduke.com/asking-price-not-the-only-element/) - My client needed a building right away—the kind of challenge I like. But he needed a light industrial building—the kind of challenge that, in this market, makes me pause. The demand and pricing for light industrial buildings has soared since the pandemic. Plus, higher interest rates mean the buyer’s dollar doesn’t go as far. Sellers, - [Earned Luck](https://thomasduke.com/earned-luck/) - “Are you sure I’m getting a good deal at $20.00 per square foot?” My longtime friend and client was about to sign the purchase agreement on a 22,760-square-foot industrial building for his growing business. Though it needed some work, the bones of the building fit what he was looking for—showroom, office and bullpen area, shipping/staging - [A Race Against The Bank](https://thomasduke.com/a-race-against-the-bank/) - Every multi-family property owner in Wyandotte knows the building. So when the owner decided to move out of state and to sell, we knew our marketing would generate buzz. It did—quickly. We were able to present the seller with several offers. He chose a buyer who had a track record of closing. It was the - [Sometimes It Is Who You Know](https://thomasduke.com/sometimes-it-is-who-you-know/) - When I heard that a large RV storage lot on Ann Arbor Road in Plymouth was for sale—again—I was optimistic. And skeptical. I had a client who had tried to buy the property several times before. Each time he was bested by another buyer. Yet none of those buyers had closed on the property. Why? - [Promises Made, Promises Kept](https://thomasduke.com/promises-made-promises-kept/) - “Hello, Steve. I’m calling to keep my promise.” On the phone was a man who had asked me to list his Livonia car sales and repair shop in 1998. After we had begun marketing the property, this seller got a contract to fabricate automotive parts in the building. He asked me to cancel the listing. - [Selling the Unsellable](https://thomasduke.com/selling-the-unsellable/) - Nothing about the property looked unsellable: A 24,000 square-foot light industrial building on 3.39 acres on Michigan Avenue in Canton Township. With the high demand for light industrial products, a sale at the $895,000 asking price seemed right around the corner. So why had other agents not been able to move this? We soon found - [Consistency. The Thomas Duke Co Approach.](https://thomasduke.com/consistency-the-thomas-duke-co-approach/) - The business of commercial real estate can be wildly inconsistent. Markets swing. Interest rates jump or creep, up or down. Property regulations change. What is consistent is the Thomas Duke Company approach to commercial real estate: Attention to detailExceptional customer serviceBrokering market-high sales Every time, consistently. The Garner family can testify to that. Recently they - [Another Multi-Family Success](https://thomasduke.com/another-multi-family-success/) - JUST SOLD! 100% Occupied 8-unit Apartment Building The Thomas Duke Company and Adam Reid are pleased to announce the sale of Peach Tree Apartments in Westland, Michigan. 100% occupied 8-unit apartment buildingQuick 2-week closeCash dealNo inspection contingencyGreat location in the retail hub of Westland Sell your property with Thomas Duke! Contact Adam Reid today! - [A "Simple" Deal](https://thomasduke.com/a-simple-deal/) - It’s just like the rest of life. In commercial real estate deals, proposed solutions that look simple on the surface usually aren’t. Lift the lid, and you’ll find tangles and knots beneath. Because he knew that, our client, when presented with a “simple” deal, called us. Last January, our client was informed that his tenant - [More Sweet than Bitter](https://thomasduke.com/more-sweet-than-bitter/) - When people ask me, “What’s the best part of your job?” my answer is immediate. Hands down, it’s the people I meet. Dave and Pam Cook are a perfect example. For 58 years they owned and ran The Trading Post, a sporting goods store in Plymouth, my hometown. At the age of 8, I bought - [Sometimes Good Luck Hides in the Bad](https://thomasduke.com/sometimes-good-luck-hides-in-the-bad/) - It seemed like such bad luck. A client called to say that the tenant I placed in his retail building located at 1739 Telegraph Road in Bloomfield Hills three years earlier was breaking his lease and moving out. The pandemic had gutted his retail business. My client asked if I could find him a reliable - [RX for a Smoother Retirement Road](https://thomasduke.com/rx-for-a-smoother-retirement-road/) - The road into retirement isn’t often smooth, but it can be an especially bumpy route for medical and dental professionals. The complexity of putting aside a practice with patient relationships spanning decades means that disposing of the office property often gets the last of an owner’s attention. A real estate agent can make that - [Flood Assistance](https://thomasduke.com/flood-assistance/) - We knew that when we put this property on the market, the floodgates would open. That was a blessing—and a challenge. Its location at 23365 Woodward Avenue, in the busy heart of Ferndale, was just the beginning of this retail building’s assets. Of its 4,400 square feet, 115 feet front Woodward. Add attractive features like - [Timing is Everything?](https://thomasduke.com/timing-is-everything-2/) - Timing is everything? Not quite. At least in real estate, there’s another component needed to bring “everything” to the finish line.In 2019, Adam Reid contacted the owners of a Garden City apartment building. He’d sold a similar building in their area and wondered if they’d be interested in selling too. They weren’t, but they asked - [Making the Most of Multi-Family](https://thomasduke.com/making-the-most-of-multi-family/) - Yes, multi-family has been a high-value opportunity for the past two years. That doesn’t mean any broker could maximize the opportunity.Since 2016, Adam Reid of the Thomas Duke Company has tended a relationship with the owners of the Columbus Apartments in Wayne, Michigan. He’s updated them with comparable sales, market conditions, market rents, and other - [The Perfect Buyer](https://thomasduke.com/the-perfect-buyer/) - Sometimes we hear that every property listing has its Perfect Buyer. Is that true? Thomas Duke Company agent Jon Norton was asked to list the commercial building at 6952 John R Road in Troy. Within days, a dentist offered the full asking price. To the seller, it seemed that we had found The Perfect Buyer. - [The end of a deal is the beginning of a relationship.](https://thomasduke.com/the-end-of-a-deal-is-the-beginning-of-a-relationship/) - As a broker, that’s my mantra at every closing. Of course, a relationship is a two-way street, but if the client is amenable, I stay in touch. I ask what investments interest them, what their short- and long-term goals are. Then, with their interests in mind, I keep my eyes open.That’s the kind of relationship - [Your Best Move](https://thomasduke.com/your-best-move/) - Every move is an exciting opportunity. A business move, though, often comes freighted with obstacles that overshadow the excitement. And prove overwhelming. A client on the edge of overwhelm recently called Andrew Goble. Their lease was about to expire. In a space too small and poorly configured for their needs, they didn’t want to renew - [To Sell or Not to Sell](https://thomasduke.com/to-sell-or-not-to-sell/) - Some things in life just aren’t for sale. Nearly all investment real estate, however, is. Nearly. In the spring of 2021, a client asked Jon Norton to lease a 3,000-square-foot unit in the shopping center she owned in Rochester Hills. Quickly a local business owner stepped forward. Not only did he want to occupy the unit, he wanted to buy the whole center! And his terms were impressive: He promised to do his best to retain the center’s longtime, neighborhood tenants; to perform years of deferred maintenance; and to purchase quickly at top dollar—in cash. But the owner hesitated. Listening to her, Jon learned that the shopping center had been in the family for more than 40 years. It was filled with family memories and gave her a sense of security. With guidance from company founder Tom Duke, Jon helped his client see the shopping center with a fresh and current perspective. He pointed out the tax liabilities—present and potential—and, in comparison, the high price of the offer, plus the buyer’s good will for the property. With Jon’s patient consideration for her, the client saw the offer was indeed in her best interest. She consented to sell what had not been for sale. The buyer kept all his promises, and the seller is truly pleased with her decision. To learn how the Thomas Duke Company delivers the best results for its clients, no matter the starting point, contact us today. - [Achieving Above the Threshold](https://thomasduke.com/achieving-above-the-threshold/) - Can we push the multi-family envelope even more? A recent sale at the Thomas Duke Company answered a resounding Yes! Broker Adam Reid’s sale of a 6-unit apartment building in Garden City set a per-unit market record—again—at nearly $67,000 per unit. And he did it without ever going to market. This is the second building Adam has sold for the ownership group within the past year, and once again he exceeded their expectations, achieving more than 98 percent of the asking price. With less Covid speculation swirling in the air, buyers are more active—and more bullish—than they were a year ago. We expect them to keep pushing the multi-family envelope. For how long, we don’t know. If you’d like to see your multi-family property expectations exceeded, this may be your moment. Call Adam Reid at the Thomas Duke Company today. - [Turning “Never!” into “Yes!”](https://thomasduke.com/turning-never-into-yes/) - The best sale was so apparent—to us. The property—3.44 acres of vacant land—was on a busy corner in Westland, ideally located for a gas station or car wash. In fact, gas station and car wash developers began calling us as soon as we listed the site. The location and market demand begged for an automotive business. But city zoning officials had a different vision for the corner lot. When we approached them with the plans of a car wash developer, their response was: No. Never. And no gas stations either. The developer considered moving on to a different site or a different community. We asked for patience and began measured conversations with Westland’s economic and development officials. We presented market feedback in real time that demonstrated actual market demand and what data their vision for the site was missing. And we demonstrated the economic benefits possible for the community from our client’s high-quality development. It took nearly a year from listing to finish, but in the end the zoning board approved the car wash project—unanimously! If you need a broker undeterred by resistance, a broker who knows how to negotiate rather than alienate, call us at the Thomas A. Duke Company. Whatever Never! you might face, we can help turn it into Yes! - [When the door closed, it closed hard and fast](https://thomasduke.com/when-the-door-closed-it-closed-hard-and-fast/) - In February 2020, a lending company with whom I have a long, trusting relationship asked me to list a restaurant property they’d received on foreclosure. In downtown Berkley, it had a great location, included all the fixtures, furniture, and equipment, plus a nice buildout. We expected a quick sale.Two weeks later, Covid slammed all public - [The Road Less Traveled](https://thomasduke.com/the-road-less-traveled/) - When a non-profit group asked Mark Szerlag and Jon Norton to list their youth camp facility for sale, the Thomas Duke Company agents saw the 24 rolling acres in affluent Rochester Hills as an excellent site for a new development. Planners before them had shared that vision. On paper, the site was master planned for - [Smooth Move.](https://thomasduke.com/smooth-move/) - Few things make us happier at the Thomas Duke Company than turning a potentially stressful transaction into a smooth move for a client. We do that regularly—because of our commitment to teamwork.The owner of 2199 Haggerty Road asked Duke brokers Mark Szerlag and Mark Schafer not only to help him sell his property, but also - [Above and Beyond. Always.](https://thomasduke.com/above-and-beyond-always/) - Even though it involved multiple properties and a $10M-plus price tag, the deal would have been fairly straightforward—except for the global pandemic. Covid made it seem a logistical nightmare for the purchaser. But it wasn’t—because he chose the Thomas Duke Company. This particular Duke Company client wanted to purchase a high-value office investment. John Bridges - [Saving the Match](https://thomasduke.com/saving-the-match/) - It seemed a match made in heaven: a seller and a buyer, both in the same mental health field; the seller, after a long career, ready to downsize, and the buyer ready to grow into exactly the size, design, and Troy location of the seller’s building. Duke Company agent Jon Norton represented the seller, fielding - [Right In Your Own Backyard](https://thomasduke.com/right-in-your-own-backyard/) - It might seem surprising, but it’s true: Commercial real estate, done well, is a business based in good listening. A longtime client asked to speak with me. For more than forty years he’s owned and rented an industrial building on Mill Street in Plymouth. Ready to retire, he wanted to sell. But he asked that - [HISTORIC TRANSACTION](https://thomasduke.com/historic-transaction/) - From the time I was 16 years old and drew it for an architecture class, I’ve loved the grand Victorian home at 39040 Seven Mile in Livonia. Made into a law office in 1978, the owner kept the historic Queen Anne cottage in mint condition. For all 24 years of my commercial real estate career, - [Playing the Imperfect Hand](https://thomasduke.com/playing-the-imperfect-hand/) - In February of 2020, Andrew Battersby of the Thomas Duke Company was excited when the owners of the office building at 43940 Woodward reached out asking him to sell their asset. The office market, which had been gaining steam for the past six months, showed no signs of slowing, and the building was in perfect - [Hidden in Plain Sight](https://thomasduke.com/hidden-in-plain-sight/) - The retail space wasn’t listed on any commercial real estate site. Other tenants in the shopping plaza didn’t know it was available for lease. Nor did brokers—except Andrew Goble and his colleagues at the Thomas Duke Company. Alert to his market, Andrew knew that a tenant had recently moved out of the location. Though unlisted, - [It’s Spring and the (Indoor) Air is Fresh and Clean!](https://thomasduke.com/its-spring-and-the-indoor-air-is-fresh-and-clean/) - This is an adaptation of a blog that Trevor wrote for the Institute of Real Estate Management’s April 2021 newsletter. Finally, it’s spring in Michigan! As warmer weather, vaccinations, and immunity spread across the state, people are excited to be out after a year of being closed in. Some, though, still need coaxing to go - [Historic Corner Finds New Life](https://thomasduke.com/historic-corner-finds-new-life/) - In Rochester, the building at 440 South Main Street is a commanding presence. Its brick structure and sweeping views make it a sort of guardian over the historic downtown. This guardian has earned its authority. A natural gas explosion in the early 1990s fortunately hurt no one but left the structure in ruins. The owner - [Thomas Duke Co Manages Air Quality](https://thomasduke.com/thomas-duke-co-manages-air-quality/) - The Thomas Duke Co managed properties are helping you feel confident in the office space you occupy with us. We have always monitored air quality and have improved and implemented changes that will not be visible. To highlight some these changes, we have: Improved air filtration by installing MERV 13 filters or better, which is - [Red Hot for Years- Apartment Market Hasn’t Cooled](https://thomasduke.com/red-hot-for-years-apartment-market-hasnt-cooled/) - Red hot for years, the market for apartment buildings hasn’t cooled—even during what has arguably been the biggest business stoppage since the Great Depression. Every other real estate market has suffered from COVID. But in multi-family, prices per unit have risen. Some, like a building I recently sold in Plymouth, have tripled! The 18-unit property - [Taking the Bull by the Horns](https://thomasduke.com/taking-the-bull-by-the-horns/) - Already roaring, the apartment market is getting even more bullish! In any market, residential-conversion apartments are harder to sell. Plus, the eight units Andrew Battersby and Dave Tesch listed at 18530 Masonic were only 65 percent occupied and in need of both maintenance and better management. On the up-side, the property’s value-add potential was considerable—including - [No Pandemic Gloom in Downtown Plymouth Real Estate](https://thomasduke.com/no-pandemic-gloom-in-downtown-plymouth-real-estate/) - This is going to sound familiar, and it should:Another Downtown Plymouth user building sold, and in a pandemic to boot.The vintage 1910 building on Mill Street had been home to Health and Body Works since 1998. But pandemic restrictions were making it so costly to stay open that the owner had to consider selling.Understandably, she - [We Can Sell It -- Regardless!](https://thomasduke.com/we-can-sell-it-regardless/) - Thomas Duke brokers Steven Valli and Adam Reid met with the owners of a 28,000 square-foot shopping center in Canton, Michigan. They’d inherited the property after the death of the man who had owned it for 20 years, and they wanted help evaluating their options.Given little attention for two decades, the property needed improvements of - [When the Ducks Fly](https://thomasduke.com/when-the-ducks-fly/) - Good organization—having one’s ducks in a row—is critical for getting a deal successfully to the closing table. Also, being able to adapt when the ducks fly. Andrew Goble and Eric Szerlag were asked to list an acre of commercial vacant land right at the start of the global pandemic. They thought that in itself would - [Welcome Back To Work - What We Are Doing To Help](https://thomasduke.com/welcome-back-to-work-what-we-are-doing-to-help/) - At Thomas Duke Company, we are confident that when you are able to return to your office, you can do so safely. We have been hard at work keeping our buildings clean and prepared for you and your team’s return. Check out our "Welcome Back" video! You will notice signs posted requiring face coverings throughout - [A Cut Above](https://thomasduke.com/a-cut-above/) - After months of talks in a turbulent Covid market, the incoming tenant at a Rochester property we represent walked away from a lease agreement. But you know the old adage: When one door closes, a ceiling opens. The surprise vacancy left broker Jon Norton scrambling. The unit featured a beauty spa finish—definitely not for everyone. - [Silver Lining.](https://thomasduke.com/silver-lining/) - Like all office/retail centers, Carriage Park in Canton was feeling COVID’s punch. A 2,500-square-foot suite in the building had been vacant for more than a year while the owner marketed the space himself. Having no success, in October he called the Thomas Duke Company’s Adam Reid for help.There’s a silver lining in the challenge that - [The leasing market still strong.](https://thomasduke.com/the-leasing-market-still-strong/) - The market in commercial real estate hit hardest by the pandemic has been office and retail tenancy. Given all the closings and constrictions on business, that’s no surprise. What may surprise you is that through it all, the Thomas Duke Company has continued to provide building owners a stellar record of leasing activity.The Cambridge Center, - [A Year in Review.](https://thomasduke.com/a-year-in-review/) - As 2020 has come to a close, I have looked back at my year in review. 2020 was certainly a year like no other. For the office space commercial real estate world, the doom and gloom media headlines were much more prevalent than any other news for office space. The reality is, 2020 was not - [The Signs are All There!](https://thomasduke.com/the-signs-are-all-there/) - After a tough 2020, the new year began with good news: vaccine distribution is well underway and Dr. Fauci assures us that by summer we’ll be living under “an umbrella of protection over the entire country”—a level of immunity that will allow a return to normal activities. Like getting back into our offices! In a - [Attention to Detail](https://thomasduke.com/attention-to-detail/) - For more than two years, the owner of a 20-unit motel with an attached restaurant struggled to sell the property on his own. Several interested buyers approached him, but each time the deal fell apart. He simply lacked the experience to vet buyers’ credibility and negotiate a deal’s details. Seeing his frustration, a close friend - [In it for the Long Haul.](https://thomasduke.com/in-it-for-the-long-haul/) - Quick turn arounds and dazzling sales: That’s been the main story line lately in commercial real estate. While the economy at large has struggled with business closures and staggering job losses amid a global pandemic, real estate has surged. That’s been my story too. I’ve boasted about many fast and successful closings for my clients. - [Surprisingly Smart](https://thomasduke.com/surprisingly-smart/) - One apartment building. Three different investors. All three thought they’d made a smart investment, but each was surprised at how smart! When Dave Tesch sold a 5-unit apartment property in Clinton Township for him in 2017, the happy owner reaped a nice profit for the years of his investment. In December 2018, the buyer of - [The Breakroom: Offering Fresh Food Convenience To Our Tenants](https://thomasduke.com/the-breakroom-offering-fresh-food-convenience-to-our-tenants/) - The Thomas Duke Company wanted to offer fresh and healthy food to tenants at the Liberty Center in Troy. Click to read about our process from beginning to end. - [Trusting Intuition](https://thomasduke.com/trusting-intuition/) - Other brokers said the asking price was too high. But intuition told the Thomas Duke Company’s Mark Szerlag and Eric Szerlag that the price at which they listed 34700 Grand River was just right. The former headquarters of Exotic Automation, the building contained 86,000 square feet. Like all good brokers, the Szerlags researched the availability - [A New Record – Again!](https://thomasduke.com/a-new-record-again/) - After his recent record-breaking sale, Adam Reid thought surely the price-per-door for a multi-family property in his team’s region couldn’t go any higher. Then it did, and he was the broker, again. The owners of a 5-unit building on Pardo in Garden City originally contacted Adam about selling their property in 2015. In conversation with - [Maybe Not So Crazy](https://thomasduke.com/maybe-not-so-crazy/) - Sell a distressed asset in the middle of a global pandemic. That sounds difficult, if not downright foolish, right? But Andrew Battersby and his client proved it to be exactly otherwise. The owner of the former Westlyn Manor Apartments in Pontiac asked Andrew to sell his property—a thirty-unit building built in 1930 and vacant since - [Now Hiring: Administrative Assistant/Marketing Coordinator](https://thomasduke.com/now-hiring-sales-support-team-member/) - Job Description: Commercial Real Estate firm seeks an energetic individual to join a high-volume sales team as a sales support team member. This position is best for those with strong organizational skills, marketing, and graphic design skills, with an understanding of databases, client maintenance, and customer service. Excellent writing skills with an emphasis on attention - [Third Time’s Not Always a Charm](https://thomasduke.com/third-times-not-always-a-charm/) - When the owner of a multi-tenant building in Livonia asked Steve Valli to sell the property, Steve took a deep breath. Twice before he’d been asked to sell the building, and both times, odd, out-of-the blue complications tangled the sale. His skill in detangling and completing the sale prompted both buyers to trust him when - [Friendships Make Business Better](https://thomasduke.com/friendships-make-business-better/) - After more than 45 years in operation, the brothers who owned Fire Systems of Michigan sold the business. The new owner plans to move the business into a larger facility—leaving the brothers with a building in Redford to sell before they could retire. They called Steve Valli of the Thomas Duke Company. Twenty-four years earlier - [Firing On All Cylinders](https://thomasduke.com/firing-on-all-cylinders/) - In 2011, a long-time client called us with an assignment that would ask us to fire on all cylinders. We were asked to sell a retail development on 8-Mile in Livonia. The two buildings—one 17,000 square feet and the other 19,500—needed a lot of work before we could get the best price. We began with - [Resources Beyond Real Estate](https://thomasduke.com/resources-beyond-real-estate/) - Here’s what we know: Battered by COVID-19, the economy has now begun to recover. But, as industry authorities and trade publications agree, the recovery will not be equal. Demand is rising fast in some real estate markets and not so fast in others. Location and building design are affecting buyer motivations in ways no one - [How About Some Good News?](https://thomasduke.com/how-about-some-good-news/) - When will there be a vaccine for COVID-19? How quickly will the unemployment rate drop? What will rent collections look like? Three critical questions the pandemic crisis is raising as we slide into summer. While no one has definitive answers to any of them, we are hearing some positive data on the third one—where there - [All in One](https://thomasduke.com/all-in-one/) - Recently a long time client called, wanting our help selling his 84,700 SF office portfolio in Southfield. Constructed in the 1960s, the four buildings each had some deferred maintenance issues. After reviewing them, Andrew Battersby contracted with the seller to list all four buildings separately. As he implemented his marketing strategy, Andrew reached out to - [A Big Boost](https://thomasduke.com/a-big-boost/) - After Andrew Battersby helped a client dispose of an 84,700 SF office park, that client came back. He wanted Andrew to help him purchase a larger asset than the one he’d sold. With a big step forward, he trusted Andrew for help. Andrew identified a two-building complex that suited his client’s interest. Its 70 percent - [Every Day, A Choice](https://thomasduke.com/every-day-a-choice-2/) - At the Thomas Duke Company clients often become the best kind of friends – those who open their lives to us and inspire us. Recently a client I hadn’t spoken to for several months called with news. She told me that in January she was given a diagnosis of cancer, stage 4. She described hearing - [Helping Those Who Help Us All](https://thomasduke.com/helping-those-who-help-us-all/) - Even before the COVID-19 pandemic broke open, the Thomas Duke Company understood how crucial the Michigan medical community is and increasingly will be to the wellbeing of us all. We’ve invested ourselves in trusting relationships with local medical providers. Their confidence in us and our professional experience is evidenced in the seven medical office transactions - [Committed to serve our clients.](https://thomasduke.com/committed-to-serve-our-clients/) - Due to COVID-19, Thomas Duke Company has implemented an opt-in work-from-home policy to help curb the spread of the coronavirus. TDCo colleagues will work remotely or may choose to come into the office to work with appointments. We have invested heavily in technology and processes designed to allow our people to serve clients effectively no - [When One Door Closes, Look for a Better Door](https://thomasduke.com/when-one-door-closes-look-for-a-better-door/) - Early last fall, a door slammed hard in the face of two of our clients. Jon Norton had helped the business partners identify an industrial property that fit their needs. After months of inspections and negotiations, the partners were sure they’d soon be signing on the dotted line. Then out of the blue, a new - [We Continue to Grow](https://thomasduke.com/we-continue-to-grow/) - Choosing the Thomas Duke Company, Andrew Goble chose to come home. He grew up here in Southeast Michigan and always envisioned returning to invest in the community that raised him. He left for a while to study business finance and marketing at Hope College, on the state’s west side. While still a college sophomore, Andrew - [Rooted and Nimble](https://thomasduke.com/rooted-and-nimble/) - Rooted relationships, nimble responses—a broker who has both can navigate all the roadblocks that might pop up and keep clients moving smoothly toward their destination. Frank Rakipi got a call from a client, the owner of several locations of a fast-food franchise. The client wanted to sell the building housing one of those stores to - [MEET OUR NEWEST TEAM MEMBER](https://thomasduke.com/meet-our-newest-team-member/) - At the Thomas Duke Company, Joe Evangelista is right at home—in more ways than one. Joe is expanding our presence in the Lakes Area, a region that encompasses western Oakland County and eastern Livingston County. It’s where he’s spent the better part of his life. He knows and respects the diverse and hard-working people of - [Helping the Aerospace Industry Take Off in Ann Arbor](https://thomasduke.com/helping-the-aerospace-industry-take-off-in-ann-arbor/) - Six hundred miles away in metro-Washington, DC, R2 Space, Inc. needed a Michigan broker to find the company a new corporate headquarters in Ann Arbor. The word through their trusted network was, “Contact the Thomas Duke Company.” Michelle Grobler and the Washtenaw County team listened to closely to the aerospace company’s specifications: 4-5,000 square feet - [Double The Closings Double the Fun.](https://thomasduke.com/double-the-closings-double-the-fun/) - We did it again! Two buildings closed simultaneously in a quick close cash deal. The properties located at 31324 and 31330 Schoolcraft Rd in Livonia Michigan were a testament to profound market-tied relationships and fine-tuned database. Steve Valli sold both buildings over a decade ago and his relationship with his clients became personal as his - [The New Rules of Retail](https://thomasduke.com/the-new-rules-of-retail/) - It’s no secret that retailers have begun to rethink their business model and shrink their footprint. Following suit; property owners have adjusted accordingly. Presenting itself as a microcosm of the evolving retail landscape, was a full-service Pizza Hut Restaurant on the busy Telegraph Corridor in Taylor, Michigan. Over the last few years, the chain has - [How We Streamline Work Orders](https://thomasduke.com/how-we-streamline-work-orders-while-increasing-tenant-awareness-of-progress/) - All While Increasing Tenant Awareness of Progress! With millions of square feet of properties under our management, we have a lot of work to organize, and a lot of people to communicate with. Even though you likely are not a tenant, I guarantee by the end of reading this, you will feel confident enough to - [It Pays to Stay Connected](https://thomasduke.com/it-pays-to-stay-connected/) - Dave Tesch most often expects one successfully closed deal to lead to and open another—sometimes years later. In 2014, a client asked Dave to help her buy a small apartment building. He found a four-unit property off market that was perfect for her needs. Five years after purchasing the building, she was ready to sell - ["Timing is Everything"](https://thomasduke.com/timing-is-everything/) - For decades, the 15 acres on Mill Street in Plymouth housed the Bathey Company, a manufacturer of automotive parts. When Bathey closed its doors in the late 80’s, its property fell into foreclosure and disrepair and was then demolished. This property changed hands many times and each new owner had an idea for its development. - [Service Multiplied.](https://thomasduke.com/service-multiplied/) - At the Thomas Duke Company, we’ve always put excellent service at the top of our company’s goals. During the 2019 holiday season, we found a new way to express and expand our mission of service.Choosing to forego a company holiday party, Duke team members drove to the Gleaners Community Food Bank distribution center in Livingston - [Know Your Market.](https://thomasduke.com/know-your-market/) - Frank knows a good deal when he sees one, and that was the case when the Bread Basket Deli building in Livonia hit the market. What seemed to many as an average investment was seen much differently by Frank and ultimately by his investor client. The Reasons Why: The Tenant has been in the same - [Look How You’ve Grown!](https://thomasduke.com/look-how-youve-grown/) - We have all heard that before! At our recent holiday party, the Thomas A. Duke Property Management Team took a few minutes to look ourselves over. We have grown! In 2012, we managed 710 thousand square feet of property. Today that number is 4.2 million square feet—a 600 percent growth. In just the past year - [Maple Manor Apartments Sold in Walled Lake.](https://thomasduke.com/maple-manor-apartments-sold-in-walled-lake/) - Yes, apartment sales are hot right now. But that doesn’t mean multi-family properties sell themselves. They need smart marketing to realize their full sale potential.Maple Manor in Walled Lake had a very stable history of occupancy. Some tenants had lived there for as long as 20 years. For quite some time the owners of the - [Surprising Speed](https://thomasduke.com/surprising-speed/) - In today’s market, some sales are moving so fast that even an experienced broker like Dave Tesch is surprised. The owner of two brick, ranch-style apartment buildings in Mt. Clemens had been talking with Dave about listing her property for three years. He advised renovating kitchens, bathrooms, and flooring to add value to the 12 - [Vision and Diligence Overcome a Low Cap Rate](https://thomasduke.com/vision-and-diligence-overcome-a-low-cap-rate/) - The owner of the property knew it had problems. He had tried to sell the two-building apartment complex himself but failed to generate offers over $4 million—despite its 1.4 acres on the Huron River and close proximity to downtown Ann Arbor, the U of M campus, and hospitals.Duke Company brokers of The Washtenaw County Team, - [Short Timeframe, Quick Results](https://thomasduke.com/short-timeframe-quick-results/) - “We need to find a building in Plymouth for a Charter school and open in 6 months”. That was the assignment given by the Ivywood Academy in March of 2019. A challenge? You bet. Ivywood required a Plymouth location, but with the growing population in Plymouth and Plymouth Township, there simply aren’t any vacant schools, - [Never Back Down From A Challenge](https://thomasduke.com/never-back-down-from-a-challenge/) - You’ll never find anything where I want to be.” The man calling was a frustrated funeral home director who wanted to build a new facility in western Livonia, but there weren’t any sites left which permitted mortuary services. His words were a challenge I couldn’t refuse!After meeting with the client I knew just the site - [Win-Win Begins with a Big View](https://thomasduke.com/win-win-begins-with-a-big-view/) - From inside a problem it can be tough to see the way out. For that, you need the help of someone with a bigger perspective. A new client came to us weary of being a landlord. He had inherited a 5,000-square-foot building on Joy Road in Livonia when the market was soft and leased it - [Race to the Finish Line](https://thomasduke.com/race-to-the-finish-line/) - Remove a deed restriction, add a deed restriction, and close the deal in two weeks. Those were just some of the circumstances facing Thomas Duke Brokers Frank Rakipi and Steve Valli Just before the New Year. The seller tasked the Thomas Duke Company with selling a former PNC Bank Branch for one of the highest - [In Multi-Family Its Win-Win](https://thomasduke.com/in-multi-family-its-win-win/) - The multi-family market is the setting for a lot of today’s win-win success stories. Take this recent sale of a 38-unit multi-family property completed by Adam Reid of the Thomas Duke Company:Central Court is an apartment complex in a sought-after section of Garden City. Its 4 buildings are within walking distance of downtown and directly - [New VP with Expanded Territory](https://thomasduke.com/new-vp-with-expanded-territory/) - The Thomas Duke Company is pleased to announce Eric Szerlag as the newest Vice President of the company. With over a decade of experience in commercial real estate, Eric has played a major role in the development of his western Oakland and Livingston County territories. Eric will also be expanding his territory to include Farmington, - [2018 MIDWEST REAL ESTATE NEWS COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE - Mark W. Szerlag](https://thomasduke.com/2018-midwest-real-estate-news-commercial-real-estate-hall-of-fame-inductee-mark-w-szerlag/) - Always Be Closing. Szerlag has spent his entire career with the Thomas Duke Company and year after year he has been a top producer in his market. 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Now and then going the extra mile takes them to an outcome better than anyone expected.The Baptist Convention of Michigan selected Eric and - [Negative + Creative = Positive](https://thomasduke.com/negative-creative-positive/) - The elderly owners of a South Lyon shopping center came to the Thomas Duke Company ready to retire from the work of managing multi-tenant investment property. They hired Eric and Mark Szerlag to market their property for sale.As the brokers began putting together a marketing package, they quickly discovered that key information was missing. The - [A True Story of Value Add and its Rewards Part 2 - Repositioning](https://thomasduke.com/a-true-story-of-value-add-and-its-rewards-part-2-repositioning/) - With the acquisition complete, it was time for the Thomas Duke Company to add value. 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Strong relationships are - [Timing is Everything - and It Takes Planning](https://thomasduke.com/timing-is-everything-and-it-takes-planning/) - “Buy low, sell high.” Of course. It sounds simple. But market prices rise and fall over time, and a business ready to change locations usually needs to act immediately. To reap a profit on the sale of a property it’s outgrown, a business must employ foresight, planning, and capital. Discraft did, and their efforts rewarded - [Bidding Wars...](https://thomasduke.com/bidding-wars/) - Bidding wars - they’re becoming a commonplace for us at the Thomas Duke Company. Our West Side team recently brokered a competitive negotiation over the sale of a five-apartment, three-retail-unit building in downtown Whitmore Lake. Using our targeted, data-rich marketing strategy we generated a rapid response for the property. 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This $10 Million project involved S.B.A. participation with Comerica Bank resulting in 90% financing of the total project costs, including - [Palmer Crossing deal!](https://thomasduke.com/palmer-crossing-deal/) - The Thomas A. Duke Company was selected by the US Marshal Service to represent it in the sale of a 25,000 square foot retail center in Canton, Michigan. The center contained four separate buildings with 60% vacancy at the time the assignment was given. 45 days into the assignment an investor was secured for the - [Network marketing - 42nd Annual Event of International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)](https://thomasduke.com/network-marketing-42nd-annual-event-of-international-council-of-shopping-centers-icsc/) - We at the Thomas A. Duke Company know that network marketing is a key component in our strategy to market properties for sale or lease. Most recently we participated in the Michigan Idea Exchange and Alliance Program held at The Henry Hotel in Dearborn. 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Duke Company has again closed on the sale of a Dearborn property at a price well above market rate—and in under a month's time. Making it happen posed us a set of unique challenges. The 4,500 square-foot Arella Studio office - [The Phoenix Rises in Pontiac: An Urban Downtown is Re-tenanted](https://thomasduke.com/the-phoenix-rises-in-pontiac-an-urban-downtown-is-re-tenanted/) - It's been plain for all to see that commercial landlords in older urban downtowns have taken a beating over the last several years. A struggling state economy coupled with disinterest in older cities left owners with vacant buildings and falling revenues. Tired of all the bad news, some other professionals and I began to - [Urban Danish Design Plus Downtown Birmingham Allure Equals Success!](https://thomasduke.com/urban-danish-design-plus-downtown-birmingham-allure-equals-success/) - Since its construction in 1991, 670 S. Old Woodward has been home to Azar’s Oriental Rugs, a highly successful local business. After 30 years of serving Birmingham, the owners were ready to retire and close the store. Long-time clients of ours, they asked that we bring a fresh, new retailer to this prime location, but - [Toppers Pizza Moves into Michigan](https://thomasduke.com/toppers-pizza-moves-into-michigan/) - Looking for a dynamic market for its first Michigan store, emerging pizza chain Toppers Pizza chose Ann Arbor, and the businessman awarded that franchise chose the Thomas A. Duke Company to help him locate an ideal site for success. The challenges were multiple. Our client needed fast delivery-drive times to student housing, but available retail - [Bank's Foreclosure Met by Significant Demand](https://thomasduke.com/banks-foreclosure-met-by-significant-demand/) - Thanks to our history of success with an area bank in selling improved properties returned to it, that bank came to us with a new assignment: sell 106 fully developed lots, a single project. The 60-, 70-, and 90-foot lots, plus two condominium pads with all roads and utilities, were located in Genesee County's Fenton - [TEAM Rehab and The Thomas A. Duke Company: A Beautiful Team](https://thomasduke.com/team-rehab-and-the-thomas-a-duke-company-a-beautiful-team/) - Strategic alliances are an integral part of any company's success. Ford Motor Company’s alliance with Visteon and General Motors’ with Delphi are shining examples of a symbiosis that allows each company to excel at what it does best while working with the other to achieve a common goal. TEAM Rehabilitation knows this business principle and - [Personalized Service Wins Property Management Contract](https://thomasduke.com/personalized-service-wins-property-management-contract/) - FARMINGTON HILLS, MICHIGAN – August 5, 2013 Property management is not a one-size-fits-all service. “While property owners in southeast Michigan are seeking out professional management for the value it adds to their assets, they're insisting on personalized service,” said John M. Bridges, Director of Management Solutions for Thomas A. Duke Company. Thomas A. Duke Company's - [Who Else Would I Call?](https://thomasduke.com/who-else-would-i-call/) - When the owner of the Pella Windows store on Seven Mile in Livonia needed to sell his building, he called the firm that sold him the building eight years ago: the Thomas A. Duke Company. The resale didn't take long. After a brief period of marketing the property, we closed the transaction in August. At - [Transplanting the Local Florist](https://thomasduke.com/transplanting-the-local-florist/) - Family owned since 1898, Keller & Stein Florist is one of the oldest businesses in Canton, Michigan. Five generations of Kellers and Steins have crafted stunning floral arrangements and cultivated loyal customers at their shop on Michigan Avenue just west of highway I-275. After 115 years in the same location, the family made the decision - [A Comprehensive Annual Business Plan For Commercial Real Estate](https://thomasduke.com/a-comprehensive-annual-business-plan-for-commercial-real-estate/) - If you're a commercial real estate owner, it's the time of year when your management company will create an annual business plan and budget for the property of yours that it services. This plan should give you evidence that your property manager is carefully analyzing and modifying your investment goals and objectives to reflect market - [Rising to the Challenge Gives Westland 146 New Homesites](https://thomasduke.com/rising-to-the-challenge-gives-westland-146-new-homesites/) - It's not often that a real estate transaction has the twists, turns, and suspense of a made-for-TV miniseries. But when that challenge presents itself, the Thomas A. Duke Company can direct it to a happy ending. After 172 years of ownership, the Smith family sold their Clyde Smith Nursery on Newburgh Road in Westland, - [Challenges Welcome](https://thomasduke.com/challenges-welcome/) - With 30 years of experience and a history of successful sales of student rental properties, we sometimes think we know all the possible obstacles to closing on these deals. Then we get a call to take on a new student rental listing, and we discover the obstacles arranged in a whole different way—presenting us a - [Synergy For Success](https://thomasduke.com/synergy-for-success/) - A successful orthodontist, Dr. Nicole Teifer is a specialized professional. When she wanted to expand Today's Orthodontics to a second location in Novi, she didn't try to research market trends, search available properties, negotiate rental terms, and advise her attorney on a contract. She knew her expansion would be most likely to succeed if she - [Worth the Wait](https://thomasduke.com/worth-the-wait/) - Time and Attention Sell a Medical Office Portfolio for More than the Asking Price Twenty-thousand square feet of well-maintained medical office space near two major hospitals, 81 percent of it leased to long-term reliable tenants—no great sales challenge, right? That's what we thought when we were given the sales assignment for three of the six - [Success Beyond The Sale](https://thomasduke.com/success-beyond-the-sale/) - The Thomas Duke Company's recent sale of a retail center at 29650 Wixom Road in Wixom is just one part of that property's success story. When the owner engaged the Duke Company, the center suffered from a high vacancy rate and sluggish retail activity. We saw that obstacle. But we also saw behind it—to the - [Riding the Boom in Residential Land Development](https://thomasduke.com/riding-the-boom-in-residential-land-development/) - Two years ago no one was predicting a boom in residential land development in Metro Detroit's western suburbs. But a boom it has been, and the Thomas A. Duke Company has been there to ride it. The company's sale of a 16.7-acre parcel on Napier Road just north of 8 Mile is just the latest - [The Bad News and the Good News](https://thomasduke.com/the-bad-news-and-the-good-news/) - Bad News / Good News. That was the situation facing one of Ann Arbor's leading property owners recently. The good news: One of his profitable retail properties was under contract for sale, not only the property and its building, but the air rights as well. He'd owned the property for decades and had seen its - [Every Square Foot Counts: Turning an Investment into a Great Investment](https://thomasduke.com/every-square-foot-counts-turning-an-investment-into-a-great-investment/) - When they came to the Thomas Duke Company, the owners of the Pine Ridge Shopping Center were frustrated—understandably. Their 37,725-square-foot retail plaza hadn't returned anything on their investment in years. Occupancy was only 59 percent, and almost a quarter of the tenants were in arrears. In fact, overdue rent payments totaled more than the gross - [BUYING TIME](https://thomasduke.com/buying-time/) - It seemed like the stars had aligned and dropped the perfect deal just blocks from the U of M campus. Jim Porth and Sarah Grabinski listed three student rental properties for sale. Before the houses had even hit the market, the agents had an offer for the seller—an offer that was near the asking price - [The Signs Point Up](https://thomasduke.com/the-signs-point-up/) - For a sure sign that the demand and value of real estate continues to climb, look no further than downtown Plymouth. After 15 years in the building, the partners of the McKenna law firm decided to sell their historic property at 249 South Main Street. With true-to-period renovations, including panoramic windows and warm oak floors - [Exceeding Expectations. Everyday.](https://thomasduke.com/exceeding-expectations-everyday/) - When the owner of a multi-use building in downtown Ypsilanti contacted Steve Valli and Bill McLeod at the Thomas Duke Company about selling the property, he expected the service of professional real estate experts. By his own admission, he got more than he bargained for. It took Steve and Bill only 144 days from listing - [Better For It](https://thomasduke.com/better-for-it/) - Not every deal involves 35 different players, 3 government agencies, and stretches over 415 days. Thankfully. But in this case, the satisfaction at closing more than compensated for the labor and complexity. The Duke Company's Steven Valli and John Porth represented three local land owners working together to sell 67 acres in Canton, Michigan. Costco, - [The Wave is Rising - For Now](https://thomasduke.com/the-wave-is-rising-for-now/) - A rising wave: that was the shape of Michigan’s strong commercial real estate market in 2014. Capitalizing on that surge, Thomas Duke Company associates Steven Valli and Frank Rakipi logged a record 65 transactions. Will the wave continue to rise in 2015? Here are some of the market indicators: Interest rates (treasury rates) are still - [Looking for Four-Leaf Clovers](https://thomasduke.com/looking-for-four-leaf-clovers/) - It seemed like a search for a four-leaf clover. A client came to us with cash she wanted to invest in a 4-6 unit apartment building. She'd had her eye on a property of that kind listed by the Duke Company, but lost it to another buyer. Duke associate Dave Tesch sensed her disappointment and - [The Story Behind the Story](https://thomasduke.com/the-story-behind-the-story/) - There's a story behind this success story—and for those in the real estate market, it's the more interesting one. Here's the upfront success story: Eric Szerlag and Anthony Vitale of the Thomas A. Duke Company put a multi-family apartment building at 3314 Greenfield in Royal Oak under contract with an all-cash buyer just seven days - [Multi-Family Investments Selling Everywhere, and Fast](https://thomasduke.com/multi-family-investments-selling-everywhere-and-fast/) - Mt. Clemens took it on the nose in the great recession. And the rebound has taken longer to reach it. But a recent sale signals that the area-wide surge of investment activity in multi-family properties has reached the Macomb County seat, too. When the owners of an eight-unit, apartment project at 125 Crocker Boulevard contacted - [SURPASSING](https://thomasduke.com/surpassing/) - For the Thomas Duke Company's West Side Team, 2014 was a year of successful transactions surpassing expectation. And now, based on first-quarter sales, it looks as if 2015 may surpass last year's mark. Already this year we've closed deals that posed considerable challenges. For example: In South Lyon we were asked to sell an industrial - [LOCATION, AND........](https://thomasduke.com/location-and/) - “Location, location, location.” It's an old adage in real estate. And before 2007, it was a pretty good predictor of a property's success. Now we know the adage needs to be: “Location, and … Timing.” The real estate market runs on a cycle, and the good news for real estate entrepreneurs is that the cycle - [BRIGHT FUTURE AHEAD](https://thomasduke.com/bright-future-ahead-2/) - The future is looking bright for retailers and visitors in downtown Plymouth. Last month, Steven Valli of the Thomas Duke Company assembled and closed a deal on a 3-lot parcel at the corner of Deer Street and Ann Arbor Trail, formerly known as Saxton’s Garden Center. Steven presented the Saxton family a near-asking price offer - [NOW IS THE TIME TO SELL YOUR MULTI-FAMILY INVESTMENT.](https://thomasduke.com/now-is-the-time-to-sell-your-multi-family-investment/) - This two-building, 19-unit, multi-family property on Kelly Road in Eastpointe sold for $2,000 more per unit than the appraisals of comparable properties in the area only a year ago. And we have a list of more than 100 other buyers who are still searching for a property just like this. It’s a seller’s market. Interest - [EXPERTISE FINDS THE ANSWER.](https://thomasduke.com/expertise-finds-the-answer/) - At the Thomas Duke Company, we build our business on trusting relationships with our clients and exceeding their expectations. When one of our clients learned that St. John Providence Health Care System was searching for land for a new medical office complex in Livingston County, he strongly recommended they call us. He knew we had - [Getting the Big(ger) Picture](https://thomasduke.com/getting-the-bigger-picture/) - Here at the Duke Company, we pride ourselves on how well we know and serve the people and properties in Southeast Michigan. But now and then we find it valuable to broaden our focus, to step back and see our local real estate picture as part of the bigger, national panorama. This actually helps us - [Easy As Pie](https://thomasduke.com/easy-as-pie/) - It was a deal as easy as pie. Pizza pie, that is. After thirty years in business, the owners of Bell’s Pizza in Ann Arbor were ready to sell their property and enjoy retirement and relaxation. With an easy walk to campus, the 700 Packard Street location was an Investor’s sweet spot. Thomas Duke Company - [Opportunity Knocks for Office Property Owners](https://thomasduke.com/opportunity-knocks-for-office-property-owners/) - What an unusual year 2015 was for office properties in Brighton: Zero sales! Not because of a shortage of buyers. And given the strength of the economy, not because they were scared off by the uptick in interest rates. The reason: there just weren't enough available buildings for smart buyers to choose from. This demand, - [From Insurmountable to Ideal](https://thomasduke.com/from-insurmountable-to-ideal/) - Most nonprofits are passionate about spending every dollar possible on promoting their cause rather than on covering overhead costs. National Energy Foundation is no exception. When the staff decided to move from the Atrium in Novi to a lower-cost office location in Milford, they called on us to help. An oversupply of office space in - [Timing the Open Window](https://thomasduke.com/timing-the-open-window/) - A four-tenant automotive building, built in 2005. Fully leased. Zero deferred maintenance. A cakewalk for the property owner. Why sell? The owner of this property, a seasoned real estate investor, knew the market was changing and called on the Thomas Duke Company to help him read it. It wasn't the first time. Twice before our - [Challenge – Compounded!](https://thomasduke.com/challenge-compounded/) - “I need to sell my building by this date!” That was the urgent challenge the owner of a medical building in Romulus gave to Steven Valli and Frank Rakipi of the Thomas Duke Company. The owner had leased the 7,000 square feet of space to a national tenant for ten years. In the ninth year, - [Momentum](https://thomasduke.com/momentum/) - Here's one more example of the momentum in the current seller's market: The owner of a 28,000-square-foot light industrial building in Dearborn Heights asked Steven Valli and Frank Rakipi of the Thomas Duke Company to list his property. Quickly there were multiple buyers competing, driving the price up. To out-position the others, one buyer put - [Below-the-Radar Student Sale in Ann Arbor, Michigan](https://thomasduke.com/below-the-radar-student-sale-in-ann-arbor-michigan/) - The Thomas Duke Company recently achieved a below-the-radar package sale of three student housing properties in Kerrytown and the central campus area of Ann Arbor. The seller sold the properties to Michigan Rental LLC. Sarah Grabinski and Jim Porth, Vice President at Thomas Duke Company, represented the Buyer in this transaction. Michigan Rental LLC is - [Stockbridge Enterprises Chooses the Thomas A. Duke Company](https://thomasduke.com/stockbridge-enterprises-chooses-the-thomas-a-duke-company-2/) - After years of trying to manage them alone, the ownership of Stockbridge Enterprises decided it was time to seek out leasing and property management professionals for two of its premier shopping centers. They chose the Thomas A. Duke Company. The multi-tenant Fiddler’s Cove Shopping Center in the 71000 block of Van Dyke Road is anchored - [The Bad News and the Good News](https://thomasduke.com/the-bad-news-and-the-good-news-2/) - Bad News / Good News. That was the situation facing one of Ann Arbor's leading property owners recently. The good news: One of his profitable retail properties was under contract for sale, not only the property and its building, but the air rights as well. He'd owned the property for decades and had seen its - [Looking for Four-Leaf Clovers](https://thomasduke.com/looking-for-four-leaf-clovers-2/) - It seemed like a search for a four-leaf clover. A client came to us with cash she wanted to invest in a four to six-unit apartment building. She'd had her eye on a property of that kind listed by the Duke Company, but lost it to another buyer. Duke associate Dave Tesch sensed her - [Turning Vision into Tangible Results](https://thomasduke.com/turning-vision-into-tangible-results/) - A local investor with a vision for new development in a college town. - [Weighing the Options](https://thomasduke.com/weighing-the-options/) - When Mack Kim’s lease was about to expire, the owner of Beauty Spot Cosmetics and Beauty Supply wasn’t sure whether he should renew his lease, find a new location to rent, or purchase a building of his own. So he contacted Jim Porth and Sarah Grabinski of the Thomas Duke Company to help him do - [Flat Rock Plaza Revitalized with New 40,000-square-foot Family Farm and Home Retail Store](https://thomasduke.com/flat-rock-plaza-family-farm-and-home/) - We're pleased to announce the arrival of Family Farm and Home in Flat Rock, Michigan. The 40,000-square-foot lease was signed at 27313 Telegraph Road, and the new location will open later this fall. Eric Szerlag and Frank Rakipi were hired by the shopping center’s ownership last year and began the task of repositioning and marketing the - [Frank Rakipi negotiates the sale of the Shooter’s Service Building in Livonia, Michigan.](https://thomasduke.com/frank-rakipi-negotiates-the-sale-of-the-shooters-service-building-in-livonia-michigan/) - Frank Rakipi Sells Shooters Service Building in Livonia - [Challenging property to sell? Not a problem for Steven Valli](https://thomasduke.com/challenging-property-to-sell-not-a-problem-for-steven-valli/) - After two firms were unsuccessful in selling a 1.3-acre parcel in Canton Township, the owner enlisted the help of Steven Valli. The property was in a great location but needed a fresh approach in marketing. Although master-planned for commercial use, the parcel held two residential homes, one of which had been abandoned. The owner took - [Timing Is Everything](https://thomasduke.com/1483/) - 2016 brought The Western Wayne County Team at the Thomas Duke Co. another successful year of commercial real estate. Some of the past year’s most notable deals were: 40,000 square foot lease signed with Family Farm & Home in Flat Rock, MI Represented Technosoft on a 10 year 25,000 square foot lease in - [A True Story of Value Add and its Rewards](https://thomasduke.com/a-true-story-of-value-add-and-its-rewards/) - Transformation is rarely quick and easy. The process is full of challenges and risks. But with perseverance—and, in this case, expert help—the end result more than rewards the trouble. Recently an investor in California approached the Thomas Duke Company. He operates a highly successful consulting firm and, in the real estate sector, builds multi-million-dollar homes - [Service From A to S](https://thomasduke.com/service-from-a-to-s/) - Sound, successful real estate service requires a whole alphabet of expertise. Start with Acquisition expertise. Thanks to the Thomas Duke Company’s many relationships with lenders, during the recession we learned of a bank-owned foreclosure property that was a sweetheart of a deal. We presented the opportunity—a 2.73-acre retail/industrial-zoned parcel on Dequindre Road in Warren—to a - [Customer-Driven Property Management - Everything we do Maximizes your investment.](https://thomasduke.com/customer-driven-property-management-everything-we-do-maximizes-your-investment/) - To meet your ownership goals and objectives, you need someone with the right education, experience, and industry knowledge to direct your investment property. That's why the Thomas A. Duke Company has welcomed John M. Bridges, CPM, as our Director of Management Solutions. His main objective is to partner with you, the investment property owner, to - [Property Management - Pine Ridge Shopping Center in Novi](https://thomasduke.com/property-management-pine-ridge-shopping-center-in-novi/) - THOMAS A. DUKE COMPANY HAS BEEN AWARDED THE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT OF THE PINE RIDGE SHOPPING CENTER IN NOVI, MICHIGAN FARMINGTON HILLS, MICHIGAN – January 1, 2013 Farmington Hills, Michigan – Thomas A. Duke Company has been awarded the property management of the Pine Ridge Shopping Center, 24255-24299 Novi Road, Novi, Michigan. Built in 1987, the - [Property Management - Fidelity Investor Center in Novi](https://thomasduke.com/property-management-fidelity-investor-center-in-novi/) - THOMAS A. DUKE COMPANY HAS BEEN AWARDED THE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT OF THE FIDELITY INVESTOR CENTER IN NOVI, MICHIGAN FARMINGTON HILLS, MICHIGAN – December 27th, 2012 Farmington Hills, Michigan – Thomas A. Duke Company has been awarded the property management of the Fidelity Investor Center, 43420 Grand River Road, Novi, Michigan. The building is a 6,660 - [Stockbridge Enterprises Chooses the Thomas A. Duke Company](https://thomasduke.com/stockbridge-enterprises-chooses-the-thomas-a-duke-company/) - After years of trying to manage them alone, the ownership of Stockbridge Enterprises decided it was time to seek out leasing and property management professionals for two of its premier shopping centers. They chose the Thomas A. Duke Company. The multi-tenant Fiddler’s Cove Shopping Center in the 71000 block of Van Dyke Road is anchored - [Benefits of knowing exact square footage](https://thomasduke.com/benefits-of-knowing-exact-square-footage/) - Thomas A Duke is a four generation building and real estate owner located in southeast Michigan. He operates a full service brokerage firm, with comprehensive asset and property management services, under the name the Thomas A Duke Company. www.thomasduke.com - [Professional Property Management Can Mean the Difference Between Solvency and Default!](https://thomasduke.com/professional-property-management-can-mean-the-difference-between-solvency-and-default/) - Property Management - [Powerscourt - Under New Management!](https://thomasduke.com/powerscourt-under-new-management/) - The Thomas Duke Company is pleased to announce that we have added the Powerscourt building to our portfolio. With our ownership we bring our reputation for exceptional care of our properties and respectful attention to every tenant in them. Tenants will begin to experience this care and attention immediately as we begin with a first ## Pages - [home](https://thomasduke.com/) - Thomas Duke is a full-service commercial real estate brokerage and property management firm specializing in land, office, retail, multi-family, and industrial properties for sale and for lease in Southeast Michigan, Wayne County, Oakland County, Washtenaw County, Livingston County, and Macomb County. We provide commercial construction services and financial asset management with our property management division as well. - [Bid Portal](https://thomasduke.com/bid/) - Our Bid Portal Has Moved! The Thomas Duke bid portal is now located at a new address. You will be redirected automatically, or click below to go there now. Go to bid.thomasduke.io → Redirecting automatically… - [Brokerage](https://thomasduke.com/brokerage-new/) - Commercial real estate brokers sell, lease and buy commercial property. 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Southgate, MI 48195 Total Lot Area: 30,492 sq ft North Sidewalk = 973 sq ft South Sidewalk = 1,318 sq ft City Sidewalk = 1,238 sq ft Total Sidewalk = 3,529 sq ft Loading... - [100-390](https://thomasduke.com/100-390/) - Lease signed 6-20-18 Move in 8-1-18 Expansion space Old space - [22750 Allen Rd Snow](https://thomasduke.com/oldbid/22750-allen/) - Put in Snow Bid 22570 Allen Rd Snow Bid Lot to plow: 13,068 sq ft North area to shovel: 373 sq ft - [30555-260](https://thomasduke.com/30555-260/) - Lease signed 12-19-18 Move in 2-1-19 (this will be difficult, and unlikely) - [Thomas Duke](https://thomasduke.com/thomas-duke/) - THOMAS DUKE CCIM, Partner tduke@thomasduke.com In the 1880’s a young Thomas Duke left Nova Scotia for Detroit, tools in hand. He set about using them to construct commercial buildings, like the Detroit Sanitarium, in a city fast expanding with new manufacturing and business. His son George left grade school to work with cement crews. Later - [50-135](https://thomasduke.com/50-135/) - Lease signed 06-18-19 Move in 09-01-19 - [47911 Halyard Dr Snow Bid](https://thomasduke.com/oldbid/halyard-snow/) - Halyard 47911 Halyard Dr. Plymouth, MI 48170 All Highlighted Sidewalks Need to be Maintained on a Regular Basis Total Plow = 68,570 sqft Total Shovel = 4,335 sqft Loading... - [paving](https://thomasduke.com/oldbid/paving/) - Welcome to the Thomas Duke Company Paving Bids The spring season is quickly approaching, and we are accepting Paving bids now! Liberty Center 187 Eureka Clicking on property name on the below map will take you to that bid page. - [snow](https://thomasduke.com/oldbid/snow/) - Welcome to the Thomas Duke Company Snow Bids The 2018/19 winter season is quickly approaching, and we are now accepting Snow Bids! 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Farmington Hills, MI 48334 All Sidewalks Need to be Maintained on a Regular Basis Total Plow = 25,910 sqft Total Shovel = 2,690 sqft Loading... - [Pine Ridge Snow Bid](https://thomasduke.com/oldbid/pine-ridge-snow/) - Pine Ridge Shopping Center 24255 - 24299 Novi Road. Novi, MI 48375 All Sidewalks Need to be Maintained on a Regular Basis Total Plow = 116,570 sqft Total Shovel = 10,770 sqft Loading... - [PhilMar Snow Bid](https://thomasduke.com/oldbid/philmar-snow/) - Philmar Plaza 33459 - 33487 W. 8 Mile Rd. Livonia, MI 48152 East Lot DO NOT PLOW (Red Area) Total Plow = 49,412 sqft City Sidewalk = 1,609 sqft Loading... - [Orchard Farms Snow Bid](https://thomasduke.com/oldbid/orchard-farms-snow/) - Orchard Farms 30230 Orchard Lake Rd. Farmington Hills, MI 48334 All Highlighted Sidewalks Need to be Maintained on a Regular Basis Total Plow = 49,570 sqft Total Shovel = 4,460 sqft Loading... - [Madison Center Snow Bid](https://thomasduke.com/oldbid/madison-center-snow/) - Madison Center 29101 - 29485 John R Road. Madison Heights, MI 48071 All Highlighted Sidewalks Need to be Maintained Kmart is dark, and does NOT need to be plowed (Red Area) Hallmark's Handicap Spaces are Priority Total Plow = 247,120 sqft Total Shovel = 17,120 sqft Loading... - [Gratiot McLaren Snow](https://thomasduke.com/oldbid/gratiot-snow/) - McLaren Medical - Gratiot 36500 Gratiot, Clinton Township, MI 48035 All Highlighted Sidewalks Need to be Maintained on a Regular Basis Medical Facility, plan on a higher priority Total Plow = 45,140 sqft Total Shovel = 2,690 sqft Loading... - [24911 Little Mack Snow](https://thomasduke.com/oldbid/24911-little-mack/) - Little Mack 24911 Little Mack, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 All Highlighted Sidewalks Need to be Maintained on a Regular Basis Total Plow = 39,988 sqft Total Shovel = 3,308 sqft Loading... - [Lakeview Plaza Snow bid](https://thomasduke.com/oldbid/lakeview-plaza-snow/) - Lakeview Plaza 10049 Grand River Ave. Brighton, MI 48116 All Highlighted Sidewalks Need to be Maintained on a Regular Basis Total Plow = 37,612 sqft Total Shovel = 2,006 sqft Loading... - [Grand Market Square Snow Bid](https://thomasduke.com/oldbid/grand-market-square-snow/) - Grand Market Square 38425-38441 Grand River Ave. Farmington Hills, MI 48335 Total Plow = 34,848 sqft Total Shovel (Including City Sidewalk) = 4,639 sqft Loading... - [Country Club Drive Snow Bid](https://thomasduke.com/duffy-petrosky-snow-bid/) - Country Club Drive 38505 Country Club Drive. Farmington Hills, MI 48331 All Highlighted Sidewalks Need to be Maintained on a Regular Basis Total Plow = 47,394 sqft Total Shovel = 4,897 sqft Loading... - [Cherry Hill Snow Bid](https://thomasduke.com/oldbid/cherry-hill-snow-bid/) - Cherry Hill Village 50409 Independence Rd. 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