What does a stabilized value-add opportunity actually look like in today’s market?

In this Property Spotlight episode of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman is joined by Nick Morales to take a deeper look at a landmark downtown Hutchinson, Kansas multifamily and mixed-use portfolio totaling 96 residential units and 13 commercial spaces.

Rather than focusing on hype, this conversation breaks down the fundamentals sophisticated investors are analyzing right now — including workforce housing positioning, diversified income streams, and how stabilized assets with operational upside are being evaluated in secondary markets.

In this episode:
• Why diversified commercial income matters to underwriting
• How occupancy improved from prior distress to stabilization
• Workforce housing fundamentals driving long-term demand
• What investors should consider when evaluating mixed-use multifamily in smaller markets

This Property Spotlight is designed as a deeper analytical discussion for investors reviewing the opportunity — providing context beyond the offering materials.

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Most investors don’t find opportunity until after the cycle turns — but what if you could see it coming first?

On this episode of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman sits down with Bruce Fraser, Managing Partner of Elkhorn Capital Partners, to break down how macroeconomic signals shape real estate strategy and why distress is quietly re-emerging across multifamily.

Before launching Elkhorn, Bruce ran an options-based hedge fund that exited real estate before the Global Financial Crisis and re-entered the market with a disciplined focus on workforce housing and distressed opportunities. Today, his team specializes in solving broken capital stacks, forced sales, and operational challenges — not just broken buildings.

In this episode:
• Why distress is re-appearing in multifamily markets
• How macro signals actually influence real estate investing
• What today looks like compared to the 2009 cycle
• Where disciplined operators are finding opportunity right now

If you’re trying to understand where we are in the commercial real estate cycle — and how experienced investors are positioning ahead of the turn — this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

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This video breaks down the February Planning & Zoning Meeting for the City of Overland Park, highlighting key development activity, infrastructure investment, and commercial growth signals discussed during the Planning Commission session.During the February meeting, commissioners reviewed several projects across Overland Park, including development plans tied to the Shawnee Mission School District early childhood education center near West 86th Street, medical and service-related development activity near the West 110th Street corridor, and additional commercial infill projects near College Boulevard, Pflumm Road, and the Sundance Ridge area.The agenda also included multiple special use permit renewals — such as utility facilities, automotive uses, and seasonal retail operations — along with continued items that indicate an active pipeline of future development moving toward upcoming Planning Commission meetings.In this Market Signal update, Midwest CRE Advisors explains what these approvals and continued projects could mean for long-term growth, housing demand, and commercial real estate trends in Overland Park, Kansas.Topics covered in this February Planning & Zoning recap:Shawnee Mission School District early childhood education center approvalsMedical office and service-based development activityCommercial infill projects near College Boulevard and surrounding corridorsSpecial use permit renewals and operational continuityContinued agenda items and future development pipelineIf you follow planning and zoning activity, development trends, or commercial real estate in Overland Park and the greater Kansas City metro, this video provides a clear overview of what happened during the February Planning Commission meeting and why it matters.Subscribe for more Market Signal updates covering zoning meetings, development activity, and commercial real estate insights across the Kansas City region.#OverlandPark #PlanningAndZoning #KansasCityRealEstate #DevelopmentUpdate #CommercialRealEstate #MidwestCRE

Logan Freeman breaks down one of the biggest questions facing markets right now: has the “higher for longer” rate narrative finally started to shift?

In this solo Market Signal episode, Logan walks through recent bond market moves, why Treasury yields suddenly dropped, and what it could mean for commercial real estate investors, developers, and operators across the Midwest.

If interest rates continue trending lower, transaction velocity, deal economics, and development momentum could accelerate faster than many expect. But is this truly an inflection point — or just a temporary reaction?

Inside this episode:

• What the Goldilocks market environment really means

• Why weaker economic data is moving markets again

• The connection between interest rates and CRE deal flow

• Signals investors should watch next

Market Signal is your go-to source for macro trends, Midwest commercial real estate insights, and actionable investment perspectives from Midwest CRE Advisors.

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What separates good brokers from elite ones—especially in uncertain markets?

In this episode of The Kansas City Market Pulse, Logan Freeman is joined by Rod Santomassimo, founder of The Massimo Group, to break down what it truly takes to build an elite commercial real estate business.

Rod shares decades of insight on broker mindset, adapting through market cycles, and why strategy—not just activity—determines long-term success. This episode is packed with practical takeaways for brokers, team leaders, and investors navigating the next phase of the CRE cycle.

Topics covered:
• Traits of elite commercial real estate brokers
• Adapting strategy in shifting market cycles
• Why most brokers plateau—and how to avoid it
• Building durable CRE businesses
• Lessons from coaching thousands of top producers

Whether you’re a broker, investor, or operator, this episode delivers actionable perspective you won’t get from headlines alone.

In this episode of The Kansas City Market Pulse, Logan Freeman sits down with Joe Perry, President of the Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council, to unpack what’s really driving growth across one of the Kansas City metro’s most active development corridors.

Joe shares firsthand insight into how municipalities attract investment, what developers and investors should be watching right now, and how economic development decisions shape long-term real estate demand.

This conversation is essential listening for anyone tracking municipal growth, site selection, workforce trends, and Midwest expansion strategies.

Topics covered:
• Lee’s Summit growth drivers
• Economic development strategy & incentives
• What cities look for in developers and investors
• Infrastructure, workforce, and planning priorities
• How municipal decisions impact CRE fundamentals

The Kansas City Market Pulse covers every municipality in the metro, so you don’t have to sit through hours of planning meetings to stay informed.

In this Property Spotlight episode of The Kansas City Market Pulse, Logan Freeman and Nathan Roberts introduce Industrial 19, our newest industrial listing, located in Lawrence, Kansas—one of the tightest industrial markets in the Midwest with approximately 1.3% vacancy.

Industrial 19 is a fully leased flex industrial property offering strong in-place cash flow, functional clear heights, drive-in access, and rare yard storage, a feature seeing increased demand across today’s industrial landscape. The property benefits from proximity to major growth drivers including Lawrence Venture Park, regional logistics corridors, and sustained tenant demand driven by limited new supply.

Beyond the deal itself, this episode breaks down the current state of the industrial market, why demand continues to outpace supply in many secondary markets, and what investors are prioritizing as industrial fundamentals remain resilient despite broader capital market shifts.

Topics covered:
• Industrial demand vs. new supply
• Why vacancy remains historically tight
• Key features tenants are paying premiums for
• Income durability in secondary industrial markets
• Why Industrial 19 stands out in today’s environment

If you’re tracking industrial fundamentals, underwriting new opportunities, or looking for insight into where tenant demand is heading, this episode delivers real-world perspective from an active listing.

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In this episode of The Kansas City Market Pulse, Logan Freeman with Midwest CRE Advisors breaks down the February 2026 Lenexa Planning Commission meeting and what it means for real estate development across Lenexa, Kansas.

We cover the latest updates on industrial projects near Renner Boulevard, new residential neighborhood approvals, zoning changes impacting bars and entertainment districts, and the highly debated Clear Creek Subdivision rezoning for future housing development.

You’ll hear key takeaways on where Lenexa is growing, how city planning decisions are shaping future investment opportunities, and why community response around affordable housing and land use is becoming a major trend across the Kansas City metro.

If you’re a real estate investor, developer, broker, business owner, or anyone tracking growth in Johnson County and the Kansas City area, this episode gives you a clear breakdown of what’s coming next in Lenexa.

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In Season 2, Episode 4 of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman sits down with legendary commercial real estate broker and market strategist Bob Knakal to break down where the commercial real estate cycle is headed in 2026 — and what investors, brokers, and property owners should be doing right now.

Bob draws on decades of experience navigating multiple real estate cycles to explain how today’s market compares to past downturns, why transaction volumes are beginning to rebound, and where the biggest opportunities are likely to emerge over the next 12–24 months. The conversation covers market timing, capital re-entry, interest rate impacts, distressed and discretionary sellers, and how smart operators position themselves ahead of the next upswing.

You’ll also hear Bob’s perspective on how technology and AI are reshaping brokerage, why data matters more than ever in today’s market, and the timeless principles that separate long-term winners from short-term players in commercial real estate.

Whether you’re an investor looking to deploy capital, a broker navigating a slower transaction environment, or a property owner thinking about timing your next move, this episode delivers real-world insight into today’s CRE landscape and what’s coming next.

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In this episode of The Kansas City Market Pulse, Logan Freeman breaks down the latest planning and zoning activity in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, combining highlights from both January 2026 Planning Commission meetings into one market-focused development update.

This quick-hit report covers major rezoning efforts, residential development activity, commercial investment, and projects that were approved, continued, or sent back for refinement, giving investors and developers a clear snapshot of growth trends in Lee’s Summit.

Topics Covered in this Episode:

• Legacy Ridge large-scale rezoning and mixed-use development request
• 150 & Ward Apartments preliminary development plan continuation
• Bank of America commercial development approval on Chipman Road
• Pathways at Kensington Farms Phase One residential development
• How the Planning Commission is balancing growth with long-term strategy

These zoning and development updates are designed to help you stay ahead of real estate trends across the Kansas City metro without attending city meetings or digging through agendas.

If you’re tracking commercial real estate, housing development, zoning changes, and suburban growth in Jackson County and the Kansas City area, this series gives you a front-row seat to what’s coming next.

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