Kansas City Commercial Real Estate Update 2026 | Industrial, IOS & Data Center Trends

What's Really Happening in Kansas City's Economy? | CRE, Interest Rates & Lending Explained

Is Kansas City's economy stronger than the headlines suggest? In this episode of The Kansas City Market Pulse, Logan Freeman sits down with Michael Iammarino, Sr. Business Banking Relationship Manager at U.S. Bank, to discuss what's really happening across Kansas City's business community, commercial real estate market, and lending environment. As a commercial banker, Michael works directly with business owners, investors, developers, and entrepreneurs every day—giving him a unique perspective on where capital is flowing, what projects are moving forward, and how businesses are preparing for growth. In this episode we discuss: 🏢 The current state of the Kansas City economy 📈 Commercial real estate trends 💰 Interest rates and today's lending environment 🏗️ Development activity across the metro 🤝 What banks are looking for when financing projects 📊 Business growth strategies and capital planning 🔮 Michael's outlook for Kansas City's economy over the next 12–18 months Whether you're a commercial real estate investor, business owner, developer, lender, entrepreneur, or simply interested in the future of Kansas City, this conversation provides practical insights into today's market and where opportunities may exist moving forward. Guest: Michael Iammarino Sr. Business Banking Relationship Manager U.S. Bank Host: Logan Freeman Managing Broker Midwest CRE Advisors 📍 Learn more about Midwest CRE Advisors: https://www.midwestcreadvisors.com [https://www.midwestcreadvisors.com] 🎙️ Subscribe to The Kansas City Market Pulse for weekly conversations with Kansas City's leaders in commercial real estate, development, investing, finance, business, and economic development. #KansasCity #KansasCityEconomy #CommercialRealEstate #CRE #BusinessBanking #InterestRates #CommercialLending #EconomicDevelopment #BusinessGrowth #RealEstateInvesting #KansasCityBusiness #MidwestCREAdvisors #KansasCityMarketPulse

How AI, Tokenization & Digital Infrastructure Are Changing Commercial Real Estate | Matthew A. Schneider

Artificial intelligence is transforming commercial real estate—but that's only part of the story. In this episode of The Kansas City Market Pulse, Logan Freeman sits down with Matthew A. Schneider, President & CEO of Building, to discuss how AI, tokenization, digital infrastructure, and PropTech are reshaping the future of commercial real estate finance and investing. Matthew shares his perspective on where the industry is headed, why transparency matters more than ever, and what brokers, investors, developers, and owners should understand as technology continues to evolve. • How AI is changing commercial real estate • The future of tokenization and digital ownership • Why data centers, fiber, and power infrastructure matter • Creating transparency through technology • Emerging PropTech trends • What the next decade of commercial real estate could look like Whether you're a commercial real estate broker, investor, developer, lender, or simply interested in the future of the industry, this episode offers valuable insight into where CRE is heading. Guest: Matthew A. Schneider President & CEO, Building Hosted by: Logan Freeman Midwest CRE Advisors 🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations with leaders shaping commercial real estate. #CommercialRealEstate #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #PropTech #Tokenization #DataCenters #DigitalInfrastructure #CRE #CommercialInvesting #RealEstateTechnology #KansasCityMarketPulse In this episode:

How One Commercial Real Estate Broker Built a Brand That Wins Business | Eddie Lopez

Can creating content actually generate commercial real estate business? In this episode of The Kansas City Market Pulse, Logan Freeman sits down with Eddie Lopez of Lee & Associates to discuss how he built a recognizable personal brand through his popular "Warehouse of the Week" property walk-throughs and why video marketing is changing industrial commercial real estate. Rather than relying solely on traditional brokerage methods, Eddie shares how consistent content creation has helped him build trust, educate clients, and stand out in one of the most competitive sectors of commercial real estate. In this episode you'll learn: ✅ How Warehouse of the Week started✅ Why video marketing works in industrial real estate✅ What buyers and tenants actually want to see in a property tour✅ How to build trust before your first client meeting✅ Personal branding strategies for commercial real estate professionals✅ The future of industrial brokerage, AI, drones, and digital marketing Whether you're a commercial real estate broker, investor, developer, landlord, business owner, or simply interested in modern marketing strategies, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply immediately. Guest: Eddie Lopez - Lee & Associates Host: Logan Freeman - Midwest CRE Advisors 📍 Subscribe for weekly conversations on commercial real estate, investing, development, data centers, industrial real estate, multifamily, retail, office, land, and the trends shaping Kansas City and the Midwest. #CommercialRealEstate #IndustrialRealEstate #CRE #CommercialBroker #IndustrialBroker #Warehouse #ContentMarketing #PersonalBranding #LeeAndAssociates #KansasCity #RealEstateMarketing #IndustrialProperties #PropertyTours #KansasCityMarketPulse

Wyandotte County Development Update: New Hollywood Casino Hotel & Major Projects | June 2026

A brand-new Hollywood Casino Hotel, new apartments near Rainbow Boulevard, residential growth, and industrial development highlight this month's Wyandotte County Planning Commission meeting. In this June 2026 Development Update, we cover: 🏨 New 140-room Hollywood Casino Hotel 🏢 Rainbow Boulevard Apartment Development 🏘️ 15-Lot Residential Subdivision 🏢 Parallel Parkway Commercial Redevelopment 📦 Industrial Development at Leavenworth Road 📍 June 8, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Stay informed on the biggest commercial real estate developments happening across Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas. Subscribe for monthly Planning & Zoning updates covering Kansas City, Overland Park, Olathe, Lenexa, Lee's Summit, Wyandotte County, and communities across the KC metro. #WyandotteCounty #KansasCityKS #CommercialRealEstate #PlanningAndZoning #KansasCityDevelopment #EconomicDevelopment #IndustrialRealEstate #VillageWest #MidwestCRE

Kansas City Development Update: 4901 Main, UMusic Hotel & Parade Park | June 2026

Kansas City's June 2026 City Plan Commission meetings featured major redevelopment projects across the city. In this episode we cover: 🏗️ 4901 Main Street Entertainment District 🦁 Kansas City Zoo Education Building 🏨 UMusic Hotel downtown redevelopment 🏘️ Parade Park Phase One (187 apartments) 🚜 New Tractor Supply in the Northland 🏙️ Mixed-use, commercial, and historic redevelopment projects From downtown redevelopment to Northland commercial growth, here's everything you need to know from the June 2026 Kansas City Planning Commission meetings. Subscribe for monthly Planning & Zoning updates covering Kansas City, Overland Park, Olathe, Lenexa, Lee's Summit, Wyandotte County, and communities throughout the KC metro. #KansasCity #KCMO #KansasCityDevelopment #CommercialRealEstate #PlanningAndZoning #KansasCityRealEstate #KCMetro #EconomicDevelopment #MidwestCRE