The Kansas City Market Pulse
🎙️ Kansas City Market Pulse brings you the latest insights, trends, and conversations shaping commercial real estate in Kansas City and beyond. Hosted by industry leaders, each episode dives into market data, deal spotlights, and expert perspectives to keep investors, developers, and brokers ahead of the curve. Whether you’re buying, selling, or simply staying informed, this is your go-to source for the pulse of KC real estate. 📩 Want to connect, collaborate, or learn more? Reach out directly to Logan Freeman at logan@mwcreadvisors.com or visit us at www.mwcreadvisors.com
Episodes
In Episode 32 of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman sits down with Raphael Collazo — President & Co-Founder of Summit Commercial Group, author, podcast host, and thought leader in commercial real estate.
This dynamic episode blends market insights, digital strategy, and brokerage best practices with actionable lessons for CRE professionals.
Episode Highlights:
Louisville Market Spotlight: Why this secondary marke...
In Episode 31 of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman welcomes Venkat Avasarala, Managing Principal of Stryker Properties, a Dallas-based real estate investment and development firm specializing in Class A multifamily across high-growth Sun Belt markets.
Venkat’s journey is a masterclass in scaling: from a career in tech with a master’s degree in electrical engineering, to owning 20 rentals, to building a powerhouse port...
In Episode 30 of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman and guest Nick Morales spotlight a unique historic redevelopment opportunity in downtown Hutchinson, KS: The Hoke Hotel. With its rich history and modern vision, this project offers multiple pathways for investors and developers.
Deal Highlights – The Hoke Hotel
Address: 25 E. 1st Avenue, Hutchinson, KS
Size: 16,500 SF, originally built in 1910
Project: Redevelopment...
In Episode 29 of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman sits down with Joe Killinger — entrepreneur, investor, founder, YouTuber, and real estate content creator — to talk about how real estate professionals can leverage content creation and YouTube to grow their businesses.
Joe offers actionable insights for brokers, agents, and investors at every stage, drawing on his extensive experience in CRE investing, brokerage grow...
In Episode 28 of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman and guest Nathan Roberts take a deep dive into the Kansas City office market and spotlight their newest listing: 400 E. Red Bridge Rd., a suburban office investment with strong upside potential.
Macro Market Trends:
Office Renaissance: Institutional and reoffice purposes jumped 200% in 2024, signaling renewed demand.
Capital Markets: Q1 2025 saw $11.4B in CMBS offic...
In Episode 27 of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman and guest Nathan Roberts dive into a premier shovel-ready flex industrial development in Bonner Springs, KS: Riverbend Flex Garage. This Deal Spotlight takes a close look at the property’s fundamentals, financials, and projected returns.
Deal Highlights:
Property: Riverbend Flex Garage Development – 23920 W. 43rd Street, Bonner Springs, KS
Size: 6 acres zoned for li...
In Episode 26 of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman sits down with Heather Ewing, Founder & CEO of Abstract Commercial Real Estate. With over 40 years of experience in commercial real estate, Heather brings a wealth of knowledge from her work in the Madison, WI market, where she specializes in retail and restaurant brokerage.
Heather currently serves as the 2024 President of the CCIM Wisconsin Chapter and the Comme...
In Episode 25 of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman highlights a premier residential development opportunity in South Kansas City: Woodland Manor Development. This Deal Spotlight showcases why this 153-lot, shovel-ready project is perfectly positioned for builders and developers.
Deal Highlights:
Property: Woodland Manor Development – South Kansas City
Size: 53 acres with 153 fully entitled residential lots
Status: Sh...
In Episode 24 of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman and guest Micah Beebe take a deep dive into our newest listing: City Center Townhomes, a premier development opportunity in Grandview, MO. This Deal Spotlight highlights why this property is positioned as a strong investment for both build-for-sale homebuilders and build-to-rent investors.
Deal Highlights:
Property: City Center Townhomes – 1401 Goode Avenue, Grandv...
In Episode 23 of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman is joined by Paul Shannon — Principal, Owner, Fund Manager, podcast co-host, and experienced capital allocator — to discuss the journey from active hustle to passive scale in commercial real estate.
Episode Highlights:
From Sales to Scale: How Paul transitioned from a career in medical device sales to becoming a full-time CRE investor.
Freedom Through Investing: Why...
In Episode 22 of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman welcomes Chuck Cuda — President, CEO, Founder, philanthropist, and now published author — to discuss his inspiring new book, Ego Strength: Owning Your Strength, Leading with Purpose, and Scaling with Integrity.
Episode Highlights:
From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Chuck shares his personal journey through challenges, growth, and lessons that shaped his success.
Ego St...
In Episode 21 of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman is joined by Nathan Roberts for a special Deal Spotlight on a brand-new flex industrial project in Kansas City. Together, they showcase the property and take a deep dive into the 2025 Industrial Outlook Report.
Property Spotlight – 100 & 105 Harlem Road, Kansas City, MO
For Lease: Flex industrial space ranging from 1,500–16,000 SF
Year Built: 2025 (brand new con...
In Episode 20 of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman is joined by Tyler Cauble, Founding Principal of The Cauble Group in Nashville, TN, for a deep dive into the Q1 2025 CRE data and what it means for investors, brokers, and developers.
Episode Highlights:
National CRE Market Trends: Key takeaways from Q1 2025 and what’s shaping the next phase of the cycle.
Capital Markets Check-In: Who’s buying, who’s sitting on the ...
In Episode 18 of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman and guest Nathan Roberts break down our newest industrial investment listing: Broadmore Pet Retreat in Shawnee, KS. This Deal Spotlight delivers a comprehensive look at the property’s fundamentals, income stream, and value-add potential.
Deal Highlights:
Address: 20560 W. 47th Street, Shawnee, KS
Site Size: 5.37 acres
Buildings: 2 buildings + 2 sheds
Price: $1,200,000...
In Episode 17 of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman shines a spotlight on a new multifamily investment opportunity: Southview Apartments in Holton, KS. This episode delivers a full deep dive into the numbers, property highlights, and why this deal stands out in today’s CRE landscape.
Deal Highlights:
Property: Southview Apartments – 110 S. Pennsylvania, Holton, KS
Unit Count: 36 units with a 2- & 3-bedroom mix
Pri...
In Episode 16 of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman is joined by Topher Stephenson, Head of Operations at Aspire Commercial — also known as “The CRE AI Guy.” Together, they dive into the latest AI tools revolutionizing commercial real estate and how to customize them for maximum impact.
Episode Highlights:
Perplexity AI – Purpose-built for searching the internet and referencing sources. Learn how CRE professionals a...
In Episode 15 of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman is joined by Matthew Jones, Capital Markets expert with Matthew REIS, to break down the March 2025 Capital Markets Flash Report and what it means for investors, lenders, and dealmakers.
Episode Highlights:
Market Volatility: How tariffs and global pressures are creating recoil effects across CRE.
Rates & Reality: Why interest rates seem to be reacting more to Fe...
The Kansas City Market Pulse Ep. 14: How IntellCRE Uses AI to Transform Underwriting & CRE Marketing
In Episode 14 of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman sits down with Anton Zajac, CEO of IntellCRE, to explore how this cutting-edge AI-powered real estate platform is changing the way brokers, investors, and owners analyze and present deals.
Episode Highlights:
What is IntellCRE? – An AI platform designed specifically for commercial real estate.
Underwriting Made Easy: Upload your property data to automatically genera...
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 ou...
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 legen...
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