Épisodes

  • Proofstacking in Action: A Flex Industrial Case Study | Broadmoor Pet Retreat
    Jan 25 2026

    On this episode of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman is joined by Nathan Roberts to break down a real-world proofstacking case study — the recently closed Broadmoor Pet Retreat, a flex industrial property that didn’t just get listed… it got launched.

    This episode isn’t a victory lap. It’s a step-by-step walkthrough of what actually happens when a commercial property is brought to market with intention.

    We unpack how strategic exposure, data-backed positioning, and targeted outreach translated into real buyer activity — and how the team navigated obstacles, adjusted strategy, and ultimately delivered a successful close as 2025 wrapped up.

    You’ll hear:

    • What “proofstacking” actually means in practice

    • Why simply listing a property isn’t enough in today’s market

    • How market data, buyer targeting, and execution work together

    • The challenges that came up during the process — and how they were solved

    • What this deal teaches owners, investors, and brokers about launching assets the right way

    If you’ve ever wondered what happens when a flex industrial property is launched — not just listed — this episode shows you exactly what that looks like from start to finish.

    Whether you’re an owner considering a sale, an investor looking for opportunities, or a broker refining your strategy, this is a behind-the-scenes look at execution in the real world.

    Subscribe to The Kansas City Market Pulse for ongoing case studies, market intelligence, and ground-level insight into commercial real estate across the Kansas City region.

    🏗️ Asset Type: Flex Industrial📍 Market: Kansas City Metro🎙️ Hosts: Logan Freeman & Nathan Roberts | Midwest CRE Advisors📈 Topic: Proofstacking, deal execution, asset launch strategy

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    32 min
  • Lenexa Planning Commission: January 6, 2026 | Real-Time Development Signals in Johnson County
    Jan 24 2026

    In this episode of The Kansas City Market Pulse, we’re breaking down the January 6, 2026 Lenexa Planning Commission meeting — and if you’re tracking development activity in Johnson County, this is one you don’t want to miss.

    This meeting offers a real-time snapshot of how Lenexa is evolving — from rezonings and site plans to infrastructure coordination and long-term growth patterns that directly impact land values, development timelines, and investment strategy.

    We walk through:

    • The most meaningful agenda items from the meeting

    • What the approvals (and conditions) signal about Lenexa’s development priorities

    • How current planning decisions may shape future opportunities across residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects

    • Why following planning commission activity gives investors and developers an edge before deals hit the market

    This isn’t headlines or theory — this is ground-level intelligence straight from the planning process.

    If you’re a developer, investor, broker, or landowner operating in the Kansas City metro, this breakdown helps you understand where Lenexa is saying “yes,” where it’s applying pressure, and how projects are getting across the finish line.

    Subscribe to The Kansas City Market Pulse for ongoing market insights, planning updates, and real-world case studies across the Kansas City region

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    6 min
  • The Kansas City Market Pulse - S2/E2 - How Smart Capital Moves in CRE Market Cycles | Steven Silverman
    Jan 22 2026

    On this episode of KC Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman sits down with Steven Silverman for a deep conversation on capital strategy, market cycles, and decision-making in today’s commercial real estate environment.

    This episode goes beyond headlines and rate chatter to unpack how experienced investors and capital partners actually think during periods of uncertainty—and where they’re finding conviction.

    Topics include:

    • How sophisticated capital evaluates risk vs. opportunity

    • Reading market cycles beyond surface-level data

    • Why patience, structure, and alignment matter more than timing

    • What sponsors and operators should understand about today’s capital stack

    • Signals Steven is watching as markets recalibrate

    Whether you’re an investor, sponsor, lender, or advisor, this episode offers a grounded, experience-driven perspective on navigating CRE when conditions aren’t linear—and why disciplined strategy consistently outperforms reactionary moves.

    🎧 Now streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.
    Subscribe to KC Market Pulse for data-driven insights, capital perspectives, and Midwest-focused commercial real estate intelligence.

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    47 min
  • The Market Has Turned: Why Q3 2025 Changed Commercial Real Estate
    Jan 16 2026

    For the last three years, commercial real estate has existed in limbo — frozen capital, pricing uncertainty, and buyers and sellers waiting for clarity.

    According to the Q4 2025 Commercial Real Estate Market Pulse, that waiting period ended in Q3 2025.

    In this episode, Logan Freeman of Midwest CRE Advisors kicks off the Market Signal series by breaking down the data behind what he believes was a true inflection point for the market — not a bounce, not a relief rally, but a structural shift.

    Logan explains:

    • Why Q3 2025 marked the transition from price discovery to price acceptance

    • How transaction volume and velocity signal renewed conviction

    • What rising prices across multifamily, office, retail, and industrial really mean

    • Why this is no longer a distress-clearing market, but a quality-driven market

    • What smart owners, investors, and operators are doing right now

    Markets don’t turn when everyone feels good — they turn when risk becomes measurable again. And according to the data, that’s exactly what happened.

    If you’re an owner, investor, broker, or operator trying to position for 2026, this episode breaks down why hesitation is now a liability — and preparation is being rewarded.

    🎙️ This episode launches the Market Signal series, where we break down the data before the crowd reacts to it.

    #CommercialRealEstate #CREMarket #MarketSignal #MidwestCRE #InvestmentRealEstate #MarketCycle #CREData

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    5 min
  • Do Institutional Investors Really Drive Housing Prices? Kansas City Data Tells a Different Story
    Jan 13 2026

    Proposals to limit or ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes are dominating national headlines — but would those policies actually improve housing affordability?

    In this solo episode, Logan Freeman of Midwest CRE Advisors breaks down the data behind institutional ownership, housing supply, and pricing — and explains why the narrative doesn’t fully align with reality, especially in Kansas City and Mid-America markets.

    Logan walks through:

    • How much of the single-family housing stock institutions actually own

    • Why most rental homes are still owned by small, local landlords

    • What rising interest rates have done to institutional buying behavior

    • Kansas City home prices, inventory levels, and rental demand

    • Why supply, construction costs, and financing matter more than headlines

    Using Kansas City as a real-world case study, this episode cuts through the noise to explain what really drives housing affordability — and what investors, developers, and policymakers should focus on heading into 2026.

    🎙️ Listen in for a data-backed perspective on housing policy, institutional capital, and Midwest market fundamentals.

    #RealEstate #HousingMarket #InstitutionalInvestors #KansasCityRealEstate #SingleFamilyHousing #CRE #MidwestMarkets

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    7 min
  • Kansas City Zoning Watch: What the Overland Park Planning Commission Tells Us About Where Growth Is Headed
    Jan 10 2026

    In this solo episode of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman breaks down the Overland Park Planning Commission meeting from December 8, 2025 — and why these zoning and development decisions matter if you’re working deals in the Kansas City metro.

    Instead of waiting for headlines or lagging reports, Midwest CRE Advisors attends local zoning and planning meetings across Kansas City municipalities so you don’t have to — and brings the ground-level intelligence directly to you.

    This episode covers:

    • Why Costco is adding parking instead of square footage — and what that signals about retail demand

    • Where single-family development is pushing south in Overland Park

    • Why multifamily projects are staying conservative on density

    • How established retail centers like Corbin Park continue to evolve

    • What rezoning decisions reveal about FrameworkOP vs. real-world development

    • Where capital is flowing before it shows up in market reports

    If you’re an investor, developer, broker, or landowner, this episode offers real-time insight into zoning, entitlement decisions, and growth patterns shaping Johnson County and the broader Kansas City market.

    🎙️ The Kansas City Market Pulse🏢 Midwest CRE Advisors📍 Kansas City Commercial Real Estate


    Kansas City zoning, Overland Park Planning Commission, Kansas City development, Johnson County real estate, KC zoning meetings, Kansas City commercial real estate, KC land development, multifamily development KC, retail development Kansas City, zoning and entitlements, Midwest CRE Advisors, Logan Freeman, Kansas City Market Pulse


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    18 min
  • The Kansas City Market Pulse - S2/E1 - Multifamily Distress in 2026: Where It’s Emerging, How to Qualify It & What’s Ahead with Reid Bennett
    Jan 9 2026

    Season 2 of The Kansas City Market Pulse kicks off with a focused, data-driven conversation on one of the most important themes shaping commercial real estate today: multifamily distress.

    In this episode, host Logan Freeman sits down with Reid Bennett, National Council Chair of Multifamily Properties, to break down where distress is beginning to surface, how to properly qualify it, and what investors, owners, and brokers should be preparing for as we move deeper into 2026.

    This conversation cuts through the noise and focuses on real signals, not headlines.

    • What true multifamily distress actually looks like

    • Early warning signs owners and investors should be watching

    • How debt structure, loan maturities, and operations intersect

    • Where distress is emerging first — and where it isn’t

    • How to properly qualify distressed opportunities

    • What the multifamily landscape may look like through 2026

    • Who is best positioned to navigate — and capitalize on — the next phase of the cycle

    Whether you’re a multifamily investor, owner, lender, or broker, this episode provides practical insight into navigating a market that is becoming increasingly selective, disciplined, and data-driven.

    🎙️ The Kansas City Market Pulse📍 Recorded live on LinkedIn🏢 Midwest CRE Advisors

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    55 min
  • Lockton Leaves the Plaza: Inside the $765M Deal Reigniting the Kansas–Missouri Border War
    Jan 8 2026

    Lockton’s decision to leave the Country Club Plaza after 25 years isn’t just a real estate story — it’s a $765 million case study in tax incentives, corporate strategy, and the return of the Kansas–Missouri border war.

    In this episode of The Kansas City Market Pulse, Logan Freeman of Midwest CRE Advisors breaks down Lockton’s move from the Plaza to a new headquarters campus in Leawood, Kansas, and what it means for commercial real estate across the Kansas City metro.

    Lockton, the world’s largest privately held insurance brokerage, announced plans to relocate its global headquarters to the Hallbrook North development — a 34-acre, mixed-use project backed by $152 million in tax incentives, including TIF, CID sales tax, transient guest taxes, and construction exemptions.

    • Why Lockton is leaving the Country Club Plaza after 25 years

    • A full breakdown of the $765 million Hallbrook North development

    • How tax incentives and pay-as-you-go TIF deals actually work

    • Why the Missouri–Kansas border war is officially back

    • What this move means for the Plaza’s future redevelopment

    • Winners, risks, and long-term implications for taxpayers

    • CRE opportunities along the State Line Road & I-435 corridor

    • What brokers, investors, and developers should be watching next

    This episode is essential viewing for anyone involved in commercial real estate, economic development, site selection, or Kansas City market strategy.

    📍 Kansas City Commercial Real Estate
    🎙️ The Kansas City Market Pulse
    🏢 Midwest CRE Advisors

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    15 min