Notes From My Desk: What’s on My Radar this Month
Reaching out to share a few notes from my desk this month. Mostly real estate, sprinkled with other random things that caught my attention or are on my mind. I hope you enjoy it. 1. Construction costs. Cushman & Wakefield just released its 2026 Industrial Construction Cost Guide. New industrial runs about $78 a square foot … Continued
Read moreNotes From My Desk: Five Things on My Radar this Month
Here are five things that caught my eye this month around Northeast Ohio real estate and the wider market. Some are deals, some are just things I’m thinking about. Reply if any of it is useful to you. 1. A deal worth watching. KPR Centers of New York paid $28.2 million for Westwood Town Center in … Continued
Read moreA Few Scribbles from the First Half of 2026
Can you believe we’re halfway through 2026?! Here are a few things that stand out to me when I look at our 2026 deal flow, roughly 350 closed deals. A ton of activity under 10K square feet. Close to 88% of our office leases in the first half were under 10,000 square feet, and about … Continued
Read moreThe 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 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 moreThe End of Year Hustle Is Here – Are you ready?
As we move into the final stretch of 2025, the energy across the commercial real estate world reaches a whole new level. Deals tighten, budgets wrap up, investors make their final moves, and everyone is racing to close the year with momentum. At CRESCO, we like to call this season the “End of Year Hustle” … 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 moreSocial Media Meets Commercial Real Estate
This month, I’m excited to step in and share some insights you won’t want to miss. Earlier this September, I had the opportunity to attend the CREi Summit in California, a conference that focused less on traditional deal-making and more on the intersection of digital strategy, branding, and the future of commercial real estate. Earlier … Continued
Read moreThe Office Market Is Changing …Are You Ready?
The office market in Northeast Ohio is in motion. Companies are re-committing to the workplace and signing long-term leases, even as ownership transitions and debt maturities reshape how buildings are held and operated. Yes, foreclosures are happening – think of the Oswald Center (1100 Superior), the Rockefeller Building, and likely others. But it’s not just Cleveland … Continued
Read moreThe Future of Investment Sales in Northeast Ohio Starts NOW at CRESCO!
We’re excited to announce the formal launch of the Investment Sales Division at Cushman & Wakefield | CRESCO Real Estate, led by David Leb. With over a decade of industry experience, and eight successful years at the firm, David brings a proven track record in both leasing and sales. Leb is now heading up a new division … Continued
Read moreRecharge Retail: Rethinking Retail as Community Infrastructure
Retail today isn’t just about shopping — it’s about building stronger communities. Healthcare, wellness, and service-focused retail are redefining what success looks like, helping cities attract new residents, stabilize neighborhoods, and create places people want to live at every stage of life. In Northeast Ohio, we’re seeing the shift firsthand. New healthcare facilities, fitness centers, … Continued
Read moreData Centers Are Hot. But Can Your Site Actually Deliver?
Everyone knows data centers are a booming sector. The question is: Can your site actually deliver? From power planning to zoning alignment to community support, the real challenge is execution. We’re actively helping cities, utilities, and developers across Northeast Ohio navigate what it truly takes to land a data center project. Why Northeast Ohio? … Continued
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