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December Closed Transactions

Our brokerage wrapped up 2024 with a very active December, closing 24 transactions equating to more than 157,000 square feet. In the month’s largest transaction by volume, Chad Boggs represented the buyer in the purchase of Rocco Commons at Hamilton Square. The 11,803-square-foot retail strip center at Hamilton Quarter in New Albany was purchased as an investment for $6.08 million. John Mally, Andrew Green and Al DiLorenzo represented the buyer, Certified Cultivators, in purchasing 1901 Bechtle Ave. for $1.575 million, the month’s second-largest retail transaction by volume. John Mally also…

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November Closed Transactions

November remained steady for transaction volume with our brokerage closing 16 transactions equating to 496,054 square feet. The three largest transactions of the month were industrial leases. The largest transaction by volume was a lease completed by the Industrial Property Team of Curt Berlin, SIOR, Matt Osowski, SIOR and Blake DeCrane who represented FST Logistics in leasing more than 383,000 square feet in Fort Worth, Texas. The space will facilitate FST’s expansion into the region. The team also had the second largest transaction by volume representing the landlord in signing…

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Five Steps You Can Take to Prepare Your Commercial Property for the Winter Months

As winter approaches in Ohio, ensuring that your commercial property is ready for the season isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity. With our expert guidance, you can prepare your commercial property for Ohio’s winter months and safeguard your investment. Simply adding these five steps to your commercial property checklist will help you to avoid costly issues, maintain operational efficiency and enhance the comfort and safety of everyone who steps foot on your property during the winter months. Inspect and Service HVAC Systems Maintaining a fully functional HVAC system is key…

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October Closed Transactions

Activity fell in October, with our brokerage closing 12 transactions equating to 93,195 square feet. Industrial transactions led the month, accounting for nearly 42% of the month’s activity. The largest industrial transaction of the month by volume was the sale of 1660 Universal Road. Peter Griffith, Mike Semon, Dan Sheeran and Dan Sheeran Jr. represented the buyer, Mile 26 Trucking, which purchased the 3,953-square-foot industrial building for $1,026,000 as an investment with plans for future expansion. In an all-in-house deal, Ryan McGreevy represented the owner and Simon Kroos represented the…

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September Closed Transactions

September brought a surge of activity for our brokerage which closed 28 transactions equating to 358,941 square feet. Once again, office was the most active asset class, accounting for nearly half of all transactions for the month. In the month’s largest transaction by volume, the Office Brokerage Group of Matt Gregory, SIOR, CCIM and Philip Bird, SIOR represented the landlord, Healthcare Realty Trust in bringing on a new tenant, Outreach and Crisis Counseling Services LLC to 515 E. Main Street where it will lease 8,721 square feet. Matt Gregory, SIOR,…

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Why Overcoming Current CRE Financing Challenges Hinge on More than Interest Rates

Interest rates are currently at their highest level in over two decades, yet inflation persists. Though many had hoped interest rate cuts were on the horizon as early as June, the Federal Reserve hasn’t been comfortable doing so just yet, with analysts expecting it to be September before the first cut. The current climate has commercial real estate owners, occupiers, investors, and developers sidelined and anxiously awaiting news that inflation has been tamed and the economy is stabilizing. But it may not all hinge on interest rates coming down. The…

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August Closed Transactions

Our brokerage gained momentum in August and closed 23 deals equating to more than 171,000 square feet. We also saw an increase in retail and land deals, however, office was the most active asset class this past month. The team of Matt Gregory, SIOR, CCIM and Philip Bird, SIOR closed nearly half of all transactions for the month with 72% of the team’s transactions being office sales or leases. In the highest value office transaction, the team represented the landlord in signing a new tenant, Merit Advisors. The tenant signed…

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Three Ways Columbus’ Newly Adopted Zoning Code Impacts Commercial Real Estate

Columbus City Council officially adopted changes to the city’s zoning code in July. The change marks the first significant evaluation and reformation of the prior code in more than 70 years. The years-long effort culminated in a unanimous vote for all six resolutions and the legislation is slated to take effect on August 28. As a result, six mixed-use districts were created along key corridors of the city, incentivizing the development of up to 88,000 housing units. Here’s what the change means for commercial real estate. Eliminating Parking Requirements, Relaxed…

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July Closed Transactions

July included some notable transactions for our brokerage. Overall, we closed 19 transactions equating to more than 389,000 square feet. Office transactions accounted for nearly half of the month’s activity with the highest value office transaction being the sale of 262-266 S. Third Street. The investment property was sold by John Mally, Chad Boggs and Andrew Green for $1.8 million. The Office Brokerage Group of Matt Gregory SIOR, CCIM, Andy Dutcher, SIOR and Philip Bird, SIOR closed 47% of the month’s transactions with the team’s highest value deal being the…

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June Closed Transactions

June was an active month with our brokerage closing 21 transactions equating to more than 347,000 square feet. The highest-value transaction of the month was the sale of the historic Larrimer Building at 161-167 N. High St. for $4.3 million. Peter Merkle represented Brad DeHays in the sale of this 27,267-square-foot building and the adjacent 92-space surface parking lot. The historic building has been the long-time home to Elevator Brewery & Draught Haus which will remain in the building. Retail accounted for 18% of the month’s transactions. Industrial transactions made…

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