The Power Behind Our Numbers
Every market insight, every report, every data point that helps someone make a smarter decision in this industry – someone has to build that. At CRESCO, that someone behind the scenes is Dean Mimms and he’s been staying busy. Since joining last December as our Finance & Research Analyst, Dean has been doing the kind of behind … Continued
Read moreBrad Nosan Has Reentered the CRE Chat
Brokers know the market. Others have actually lived it. This is exactly what makes our new broker’s arrival, Brad Nosan, so exciting! We’re thrilled to officially welcome Brad Nosan to the CRESCO team as Vice President. And if you’ve spent any time around the Northeast Ohio real estate community, there’s a good chance that his name already rings a bell! Brad … Continued
Read moreFrom National Outlook to Local Reality: My Five Key Takeaways
National outlooks are useful, but they can feel distant. Instead of summarizing the full 2026 United States Outlook, here are five things that stood out to me for Northern Ohio real estate markets. 1. Who isn’t a data center developer? In all honesty, data center activity is not slowing in 2026. AI is now a … Continued
Read moreCleveland’s Job Market is on the Rise This Fall
As the leaves turn and the air gets crisp, Cleveland’s job market is heating up. Greater Cleveland has ranked 11th in the nation as one of the fastest-growing job markets in the third quarter of 2025. You read that right – our city has officially become a hiring hotspot. While national chatter, hallway talk at the office and … Continued
Read moreBehind the Scenes of Playhouse Square Real Estate
In March 2020, as the world paused, CRESCO Real Estate took its first steps into the Playhouse Square District, partnering with one of Cleveland’s most iconic neighborhoods. Led by Connor Redman and Alex L. Russo, SIOR, the team secured office listings at a time when most were scaling back. What began as a leap of faith … Continued
Read moreIf These Walls Could Talk: The Rise, Fall, and Revival of Cleveland’s Variety Theater
Some buildings whisper their history. Others echo it. And if the walls of The Variety Theater could talk, they’d tell a story of vaudeville stars, silver screen icons, unforgettable performances, and a community’s passion for preservation. This isn’t just another vacant property—it’s an icon waiting to be reborn. Built in 1927, the Variety Theater was more than … Continued
Read moreHealthcare market headed toward retail occupancy and branding
The world of healthcare is catching up to the practices of retailers and service providers when it comes to real estate decision-making. As physician practices compete for patients not only with their services but with their branding and accessibility, we are continuing to see a surge of medical uses in properties that were once considered … Continued
Read moreCurrent commercial real estate market conditions narrow options for business
With a recent downturn in Cleveland business activity due to uncertainty in the economy and the upcoming presidential election, commercial real estate activity is expected to remain flat. And every market is being impacted, even those in strong industry sectors such as manufacturing, says Alex Valletto, associate, Cushman & Wakefield | CRESCO Real Estate. “Uncertainty … Continued
Read moreSecret sauce: How social media can position you — and your business — as an expert
If you are not telling your company’s story on social media, you are missing a prime opportunity to get your message out on your terms. While sending out a brochure can target one person — with no guarantee that person will even see it, let alone respond to it — sharing your message via social … Continued
Read moreJoe Barna Wins Lifetime Achievement Award at NAIOP
On May 8th, NAIOP Northern Ohio honored Joe Barna, co-founder of CRESCO Real Estate, with the Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his significant contributions to Cleveland’s Commercial Real Estate Industry. Joe is Cleveland real estate. Starting his career selling for Xerox, Joe wore down the shoe leather, prospecting the hardest way. He didn’t send emails or post on LinkedIn. He … Continued
Read moreLights, Camera, Transaction: How Film Production Can Bolster the Economy
Cleveland, a city celebrated for its industrial roots and a dynamic music scene, is again making a quiet name for itself in the film industry. Adding to the excitement is the buzz around Superman: Legacy, rumored to be filming in Cleveland this summer. This holds special significance as Superman, a cultural icon, was created right … Continued
Read moreBusinesses, developers may find significant opportunity west of Cleveland
Real estate conditions, broadly, on the west side of Greater Cleveland can be characterized as opportunistic, says Brian Smith, Vice President at Cushman & Wakefield | CRESCO Real Estate. “The West Side provides certain things that you can’t get on the other side of town,” Smith says. “There’s better access to the highway systems and … Continued
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