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High-Tech Polymer Company Relocates Back to Akron; Adds Millions to City’s Tax Base

Cushman & Wakefield | CRESCO professional Fred Christie represented Promerus in the leasing of 38,000 square feet of industrial and office space located at 225 West Bartges Street in Akron. A subsidiary of Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd., Promerus is a technology-driven company that provides advanced material solutions for the semiconductor, optoelectronic and electronic packaging markets. … Continued

How to Calculate Real Estate ROI on Investment Property

Are you interested in buying an office building as an investment, and planning to rent it out as a means of earning income? Investing in rental properties is a smart way to diversity your asset portfolio and increase your future wealth. It’s also a good way to boost your current cash flow, as you collect … Continued

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5 Reasons to Invest in Greater Cleveland Commercial Real Estate

Thinking about investing in commercial real estate? This can be a very exciting and rewarding endeavor, both financially and personally. Many investors get started in commercial real estate investment with the goal of securing more wealth.  However, commercial investment properties also offer other benefits: portfolio diversification, mitigated economic risks, and a sense of pride in … Continued

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Tips for Purchasing or Leasing a Warehouse in Cleveland, Ohio

If so, this is likely an exciting—and perhaps stressful—time for your business. As businesses grow and expand, procuring new storage and distribution space is a natural next step. But this process can leave business owners with more questions than answers.  For instance, is it better to purchase or lease a warehouse space? How big should … Continued

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Broker Spotlight: Eliot Kijewski

Taking exceptional care of clients comes naturally to Eliot Kijewski. Although he initially thought he wanted to climb the corporate ladder after graduating from John Carroll University, he quickly realized his passion for sales so he shifted course to becoming a rep for a local industrial giant. He always had an interest in real estate, … Continued

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Cleveland: 5 Most Iconic Buildings

The most iconic Cleveland, Ohio landmark buildings have been a source of pride for local residents for more than a century. Many of these structures played pivotal roles in the development and success of Cleveland’s economy and continue to serve as beacons of industry and culture. From opulent Neoclassical banks to historic printing facilities, these … Continued

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The Value of Real Estate Preservation

When you drive past an old industrial complex or commercial block in Cleveland, what are you really seeing? To the untrained eye, these structures are nothing more than faded, ramshackle eyesores that should perhaps be torn down and replaced with something new. But at Cushman & Wakefield | CRESCO, we see these historic properties as … Continued

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Land Banks: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?

During the 2008 housing crisis, few regions were hit as hard as the greater Cleveland area. An astonishing number of mortgage and tax foreclosures, among other factors, led to a multi-billion dollar loss in Cuyahoga County’s real estate tax base. The market was in a state of utter chaos, and the future looked grim. In … Continued

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The Rise of Co-Working in Cleveland, Ohio

Co-working is rapidly redefining the office work environment. This trend has been quickly gaining steam in recent years, but many people have been left wondering what all the hype is about. What exactly is co-working, and what’s driving this transformation? An Overview on Co-Working  One official definition of co-working is “the use of an office … Continued

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Made in Ohio: Industrial Demand in the Greater Cleveland Area

Turn on any news station and you’ll be bombarded with talk of trade wars and tariffs. Given all of this news coverage, it’s all too easy to wonder: do we make anything in America anymore? This sentiment is present right here in Ohio, too. Clevelanders often relish in the city’s industrial roots—as if our manufacturing, … Continued

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Broker Spotlight: Jason Laver

Jason Laver has always believed that the key to a successful, and contented career is to control your own destiny – which is exactly what attracted him to the commercial real estate industry. After spending countless late-night hours working his way through college at the University of Toledo where he was enrolled in a pre-pharmacy … Continued

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