Could a Vacant Building Actually Be a Good Investment?
A vacant building is often something that makes investors nervous, and for good reason. An empty commercial property can immediately raise questions about why the space is unoccupied, how long it has been vacant, and whether there is enough demand in the market to attract a new tenant. But vacancy does not automatically mean that […]
A Full Retail Parking Lot Doesn’t Mean a Good Retail Investment
Retail parking can be one of the first things investors notice when evaluating a retail property. A parking lot filled with cars can create the immediate impression that a property is successful, active, and generating strong returns. But a busy parking lot does not automatically mean you are looking at a good retail investment. For […]
Commercial Real Estate Value: The Key Factors That Determine Property Worth
Commercial real estate value is determined very differently than residential property value, and understanding those differences can help investors, business owners, and property owners make more informed decisions. Whether you’re buying, selling, leasing, or investing, knowing how commercial properties are evaluated gives you a significant advantage. Unlike residential real estate, where comparable sales, square footage, […]
Industrial Loading Docks: Why They Increase Property Value
Industrial Loading Docks are one of the most important features in an industrial property, yet they are often overlooked outside of tenant and brokerage conversations. When I look at an industrial building, I am not just looking at square footage, location, or lease rate. I am also looking at functionality, and loading docks are a […]
Private Credit Lending in Commercial Real Estate
Private credit lending has become one of the most important financing tools in commercial real estate, especially for investors trying to navigate a lending environment that looks very different from just a few years ago. For Detroit commercial real estate owners and investors, this shift matters. Banks have become more conservative, underwriting is tighter, and […]
Interest Rates Commercial Real Estate: Lessons From Volcker
When Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker took office in 1979, interest rates and commercial real estate were already on a collision course. The United States was deep in a cycle of runaway inflation, consumer prices rising at double-digit rates, the dollar losing credibility, and the standard tools of monetary policy producing almost no results. What […]
SBA Loans for Commercial Real Estate
SBA loans for commercial real estate are one of the most powerful—and often underutilized—tools available to small business owners who want to stop renting and start building equity in their own space. If you’re a business owner in Metro Detroit exploring your options for purchasing owner-occupied commercial property, understanding how the Small Business Administration (SBA) […]
Supplier Contract Length and Terms: Metro Detroit CRE Guide
Supplier contract length and terms are among the most underexamined factors shaping commercial real estate values, tenant stability, and investment risk across Metro Detroit, and for property owners and investors operating in this market, that blind spot is worth closing. While cap rates, vacancy rates, and lease durations tend to dominate the conversation, the contracts […]
Cap Rates in Michigan: What Changed in 2026
Cap rates in Michigan have been one of the most closely watched metrics in commercial real estate over the past 18 months, and for good reason. After a sustained period of upward pressure driven by rising interest rates and tightening credit conditions, the conversation among investors and owners has meaningfully shifted. The urgent question is […]
Is the EV Boom Over? What It Means for Michigan Industrial Real Estate
The EV boom has been one of the most-watched stories in American manufacturing, so when GM and Ford started cutting production and idling plants, the obvious question became: Is it over? The short answer is no, but understanding what is actually happening matters a great deal for anyone tracking commercial real estate in Michigan. Yes, […]