In the first episode of 2025, host Logan Freeman welcomes back Blaise Tomazic, Director of Market Analysis at CoStar, for a comprehensive look at the state of commercial real estate — past, present, and future.

Episode Highlights:

• Historical Context: A review of the last 15–16 years of CRE cycles to understand where we are today.

• 2024 Recap: Key takeaways from last year’s performance across asset classes.

• 2025 Forecast: CoStar’s outlook for office, retail, multifamily, and industrial markets.

• Construction Trends: Why new starts are back to pre-pandemic levels and what that means for supply pipelines.

• Market Comparisons: How Kansas City stacks up against the Top 50 markets and major Sunbelt metros.

• Office Outlook: With vacancies still high, what’s beyond conversions? Stabilization is beginning, but recovery remains fragile.

• Retail Surprises: Why retail continues to outperform expectations.

• Industrial Resilience: Strong demand persists, but risks tied to build-to-suit supply are worth watching.

This episode provides data-driven insights and forward-looking strategies for brokers, investors, and developers preparing for what 2025 holds in commercial real estate.

In Episode 12 of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman is joined by none other than Bob Knakal, Chairman & CEO of BK Real Estate Advisors, and one of the most respected figures in the commercial real estate industry.

Episode Highlights:

• Being the Expert in Your Space – Why every broker and advisor must back up their insights with data and statistics to earn client trust.

• Inside Bob’s “Map Room” – A look at the legendary wall of maps tracking New York City transactions and how it informs strategy.

• AI in CRE – How Bob and his team are using artificial intelligence for data interpretation, forecasting, and unlocking new insights.

• Predicting Market Direction – The signals Bob Knakal is watching now and where he sees the real estate market heading next.

This conversation blends decades of CRE experience with cutting-edge AI innovation, offering practical lessons and future-focused strategies for brokers, investors, and developers alike.

In Episode 11 of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman welcomes Rider Harris, Founder of GoBananas.AI, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming commercial real estate.

Episode Highlights:

• AI’s Role in CRE Today – Rider explains the latest tools and platforms changing how brokers, investors, and developers work smarter.

• Prompt Engineering Essentials – Learn why what you ask AI determines what you get—how to frame prompts for property valuations, market analysis, lease comparisons, and more.

• Top AI Tools to Explore – Gain insight into the most useful AI applications for commercial real estate—from automated market reports to tenant profiling, deal sourcing, and predictive analytics.

• Practical AI Use Cases in KC CRE – Discover real-world examples and best practices for integrating AI into workflows—without the hype.

Whether you're tech-savvy or just curious, this episode delivers actionable guidance on adopting AI strategically to elevate performance, productivity, and competitive edge in the Kansas City market and beyond.

In Episode 10 of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman convenes a Broker Roundtable with Micah Beebe and Nathan Roberts. Together, they break down what's happening across Kansas City’s commercial real estate— from multifamily and industrial booms to retail trends and adaptive reuse.

Episode Highlights:

• Multifamily Deep Dive (Micah Beebe): Inventory levels, average price per unit, occupancy trends, and units in the pipeline.

• CRE Sector Analysis (Nathan Roberts): Tailored updates on Kansas City’s retail, industrial, and office markets.

• Population Growth & Demand: How metro KC’s growing population is driving absorption and development.

• Notable Deals & Developments:

  • Adam’s Dairy Landing Retail Center: This Blue Springs open-air retail hub sold for about $39.8 million and is now 98% leased

  • AT&T Office-to-Multifamily Conversion: Downtown’s former AT&T building is being transformed into a 263-unit apartment complex through a $91M historic renovation.

  • Boone County Industrial Momentum: Kansas City’s industrial sector continues to surge with strong leasing and new construction demand.

  • Whataburger & Buc-ee’s: Major tenant expansions signaling retail vitality.

• Federal Rate Outlook: How the Fed's November rate decision could set the tone for 2025’s CRE market.

This episode is a must-listen for brokers, investors, developers, and anyone interested in the pulse of Kansas City real estate.

In Episode 9 of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman is joined by Akhil Patel, Director at Property Sharemarket Economics and author of The Secret Wealth Advantage, to dive deep into the hidden powers of the 18.6‑year real estate cycle.

Episode Highlights:

• Economic Cycles Unveiled: Learn how the long-running 18.6-year real estate and economic cycle can guide smarter investment and CRE decisions.

• The Secret Wealth Advantage: Discover key takeaways from Akhil’s bestselling guide and how to use cycle phases to buy low, preserve wealth, and maximize growth.

• Opportunity in Timing: Akhil explains how economies move in predictable patterns over 14 years of growth and 4 years of downturn — and why knowing where we are in that cycle matters.

• Cycle Signals Today: Is the market nearing the speculative “Winner’s Curse” phase before the downturn? Are we set up for buying opportunities ahead?

• Actionable Insights for KC CRE: Walk away with both mindset and market-level strategies to align yourself with cyclical shifts, wherever you are in your CRE journey.

This episode arms brokers, investors, and strategists with foresight — teaching how to “remember the future” by leaning into economic rhythm, not ignoring it.

In Episode 8 of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman sits down with Blaise Tomazic, Director of Market Analysis at CoStar, to unpack the CoStar October 2024 State of the Market Report. Get the latest insights on employment, absorption rates, and sector-by-sector trends shaping Kansas City’s commercial real estate.

Episode Highlights:

• Kansas City CRE by the Numbers: CoStar’s take on local absorption levels, sublet space decline, and the performance of office, retail, multifamily, and industrial sectors.

• Macro & Micro Trends: How unemployment, job growth, and population shifts are influencing supply, demand, and asset values.

• Sector Deep Dive: What's happening with office softness, booming retail demand, and multifamily absorption surging nearly 75% year-over-year.

• Industrial & Sublet Insights: Why sublet spaces are shrinking and what that signals for the office market’s stabilization.

• Future Watch: How the latest jobs report and broader economic signals might steer interest rates and CRE pricing outlooks.

This episode is a must-listen for brokers, investors, and developers seeking a data-driven, locally focused forecast of KC’s commercial real estate landscape in 2024 and beyond.

In Episode 7 of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman sits down with special guest Catie Cobb to discuss why knowing your market better than anyone else is the key to long-term success in commercial real estate.

👉 What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Brokerage Advantage: What every firm should know to best represent their clients.

• Fed Cutting Cycle: How upcoming rate cuts could signal a pricing inflection point in CRE.

• Preparing for Rising Values: Strategies to position yourself for appreciation across asset classes.

• Six Key Impacts on CRE: The macro factors driving today’s property market.

• Green Street Property Price Index & Yield Comparisons: What the data says about current opportunities.

• Single-Tenant Net Lease Market: From Starbucks ☕ to Chick-fil-A 🍗 — supply, demand, and investor appetite.

This episode is packed with practical insight for brokers, investors, and developers looking to anticipate shifts in the market and capitalize on opportunities in Kansas City and beyond.

In Episode 6 of Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman welcomes Rob Meehan, Managing Director of Greystone Capital in Kansas City, to unpack how today’s interest rate environment is reshaping commercial real estate.

👉 Key topics covered:

• Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole remarks and what they signal for future policy.

• Federal Funds Rate & Real Rates — what really happens when the Fed cuts.

• Treasury Yields & CRE — the role of the 10-Year Treasury in financing and valuations.

• Mortgage Rates, Cap Rates, & Interest Rates — why they don’t always move in lockstep.

• Kansas City CRE Outlook — how local investors and developers can navigate the current cycle.

Whether you’re an investor, broker, or CRE professional, this episode delivers practical insights on how monetary policy and macro trends directly impact property performance, financing, and deal flow in Kansas City and beyond.

In Episode 5 of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman reunites with Nick Morales and Nathan Roberts to unpack the pulse of CRE today—locally, economically, and cyclically.

Episode highlights include:

• Market Momentum: Property sales are picking up in core KC markets, with deal flow showing early signs of a rebound.

• Emerging Recovery: Who’s leading the charge—and which CRE sectors are catching momentum fastest?

• Retail Expansion: Why expanding retail tenants are back in the hunt for new locations across the region.

• Leasing Surge: Q2 leasing activity soars to its highest level in over two years—what’s behind the spike?

• Policy Signals: Key takeaways from Jerome Powell’s comments at Jackson Hole and insights on how they’re shaping CRE strategies.

• Industry Confidence: Jon Gray of Blackstone calls the market bottom—what that means for KC real estate.

• Cyclical Perspective: A look at the 18.6‑year real estate cycle—what this long-term rhythm could mean for timing the next downturn.

Whether you're a broker, investor, or CRE enthusiast, this episode delivers big-picture foresight, local takeoffs, and expert signals to inform your next move.

Dive into Episode 4 of The Kansas City Market Pulse, where host Logan Freeman welcomes Catie Cobb and Nathan Roberts for a thought-provoking discussion on how macroeconomic shifts are shaping Kansas City’s real estate landscape.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Market Pulse Check: What current trends and softening indicators mean for the CRE sector.

• Treasury Tension: How falling treasury yields are influencing financing, investment, and CRE sentiment.

• Then vs. Now: A deep dive into parallels—and differences—between today's market and the 2008 housing crash.

• Silver Linings in CRE? Exploring whether a “bad-news economy” can sometimes signal upside for commercial real estate investors.

• Job Market Linkages: Insights from the latest employment report and its ripple effect on demand for space across property types.

• KC on the Rise: A highlight of the most exciting industrial developments unfolding right now in the region.

This episode is a must-listen for brokers, developers, investors, and anyone tracking the intersection of economic dynamics and real-estate opportunity in Kansas City and beyond.