Exclusive: Former JLL directors land at Tampa commercial real estate firm

March 27, 2015

Chris Butler and Chad Rupp have joined Franklin Street as managing directors for the office and industrial services group with a focus on Central Florida.

CMBS Market to Explode in ’15, Broker Says

What does 2015 hold on the capital markets front? That depends, in part, on whom you ask. I asked Greg Matus, regional managing partner of Franklin Street’s South Florida offices, for his quick predictions.

How to Pick the Right JV-Equity Partner

Joint venture developments—and redevelopments—gained momentum in the post-recession commercial real estate world. But how can you make sure you’re picking the right partner?

Rafeal Wright promoted to Director of Real Estate Services

Wright focuses on retail properties in West and Central Florida, selling more than $35 million in retail assets across the region.

Why Shopping Centers Are So Hard to Find

ATLANTA—When you talk to retail gurus across the Southeast—and even in many parts of the United States—you’ll hear a similar statement: It’s hard to find good shopping centers to purchase. That’s one reason why sales of Publix-anchored grocery stores always seem to get a lot of reader interest. Folks want to see who landed the prize.