Cover Stories

MULTIFAMILY MARKETS PLAY CATCH 22
Multifamily brokers and developers share their 2004 predictions for major markets in the Midwest.
Misty Reagin

OUT WITH THE OLD
Developers are revitalizing prime retail sites that have been hampered by weak properties.
Chris Thorn

Feature Articles

USING COST SEGREGATION FOR TAX SAVINGS
Owners of commercial real estate can save taxes by reclassifying real estate assets as personal property.
Mark Koetting

PARKING CASH IN NICHE PROPERTIES
Parking properties offer investors diversification, steady income and a chance at handsome appreciation.
Robert Caplin

THE FUTURE OF KANSAS CITY
Seminar produces vital information about the Kansas City market.
Kevin Nunnink

MOTOR CITY INVESTMENT REVS UP
Detroit’s investment market is showing signs of improvement this year.
Steven Chaben

PREPARING FOR COMPLEX FINANCING
Complex ownership structures add to uncertainty with troubled or defaulted loans.
Steven Blonder

FLEX SPACE ATTRACTS YOUNG COMPANIES
Office/industrial flex space offers affordable alternative to Class B office product.
James Connor

TO EXCHANGE OR NOT TO EXCHANGE
Investors should consider the costs and benefits involved with 1031 exchanges.
Michael Fritton

INSTITUTIONAL LENDING GAINS FAVOR
This year shows promise of a growing appetite for commercial real estate loans.
Tom Anderson, Susan Branscome and Joseph Monteleone


Market Highlight

DETROIT ENJOYS INCREASED LEASING ACTIVITY
John Boyd


Snapshots

ST. LOUIS INDUSTRIAL MARKET

KANSAS CITY MULTIFAMILY MARKET

CHICAGO OFFICE MARKET

CINCINNATI RETAIL MARKET