Ann Arbor Real Estate Update – Swisher 2011 Market Report

Posted by admin on January 11th, 2012 filed in Ann Arbor Commercial Real Estate, Ann Arbor Commercial Real Estate For Lease, First Martin, First Martin Corporation
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Local real estate firm, Swisher Commercial, has released their annual market report. The Ann Arbor New article can be found here.

201 Depot Street 100% Leased – Welcome JJR SmithGroup!

Posted by admin on January 11th, 2012 filed in Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Commercial Real Estate
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First Martin is pleased to announce that longtime Ann Arbor JJR/SmithGroup has signed a lease and moved into the top floor of 201 Depot Street. The Ann Arbor News article can be found here. First Martin is thrilled to welcome JJR/SmithGroup as our newest guest!

Historic First National Building – Space Available

Posted by admin on March 16th, 2010 filed in Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Commercial Real Estate, Downtown Ann Arbor Office Space, First Martin Blog, First Martin Corporation
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First Martin has space available at the historic First National Building located in the heart of Ann Arbor. 1,698 square feet is now available on the 3rd floor. Please call 734-994-5050 or email firstmartin@firstmartin.com for more information.

First Martin In The News

Posted by admin on May 11th, 2009 filed in Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Commercial Real Estate, First Martin
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May marks the start of the City of Ann Arbor’s budget approval process. City council will vote to approve the proposed budget on May 18th. Part of this process has been a series of opportunities for the public to weigh in on the process and comment on those budget items that are slated to be either cut or reduced in scope. Local coverage via the Ann Arbor Chronicle has been fantastic. In this article, Mayor Heiftje makes reference to First Martin’s Brown Block, which is currently leased to the DDA for public parking. Thanks to the Chronicle for linking to our site.

Mill Creek Townhouses

Posted by admin on April 30th, 2009 filed in Ann Arbor, ann arbor apartments
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First Martin is pleased to announce the recent completion of www.millcreekannarbor.com. The new website will provide additional information about Mill Creek and features an online application process.

See www.millcreekannarbor.com for your next Ann Arbor apartment!

Ann Arbor Commercial Real Estate Update

Posted by admin on March 24th, 2008 filed in Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Commercial Real Estate, Ann Arbor Retail
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Here’s a weekly wrap up from the Ann Arbor News. Article neglected to mention that First Martin gained rezoning approval for 3965 S. State, the former Enzo’s which will now be general retail. Details can be found here.

415 W. Washington RFP – Update

Posted by admin on March 17th, 2008 filed in 415 W. Washington RFP Update
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The meeting summary can be found here, promised sometime early this week. Following a short Q + A a site visit was conducted; Peter Allen has posted pictures of the existing structure. In general, the meeting, which was mandatory for anyone interested in developing the project, was attended by local players. Some of the site highlights:

Underground storage tanks removed in 1990
Remediation of portion of the site done in 1997, still no final sign off
Small amounts of asbestos associated with the boiler are still present
FEMA flood maps are being redrawn however will not be final until next year; the existing structure will continue to be located in the floodway until that time
415 is a contributing structure to the Old West Side historic district

A few new items but not unexpected. If Ann Arbor has a more complicated development site I’d like to see it.

415 W. Washington RFP

Posted by admin on March 11th, 2008 filed in 415 W. Washington RFP, Ann Arbor
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415 W. Washington begins the RFP process this Thursday, March 13 at 3:00 PM on either the 2nd or 4th floor of city hall. The resulting responses should be very interesting as this particular site is dead center in what the city refers to as the “interface” zone (where downtown meets its surrounding neighborhoods). In this case, the site interfaces with several challenges: the Old West Side, a railroad track, floodway and floodplain, Allen Creek Greenway, possible environmental issues, and a desire for some of the structures to be reused as artist design and show space. I plan on attending this Thursday and hope to have an informative update shortly thereafter.

Ann Arbor Commercial Real Estate Update: Mixed Use Student Rentals, First Hospitality, Police and Courts

Posted by admin on March 11th, 2008 filed in 202 S. Division, Ann Arbor Student Rentals, Police and Courts
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Yet another addition to the endless string of proposed luxury student rentals, these however are part of a proposed mixed-use redevelopment, so their numbers will most likely be limited. First Hospitality has decided to close on 202 S. Division, the assumption being that they will return to an apartment project after the demise of their proposed hotel. In other news, the city presses forward with its plans for a new police and courts facility along with upgrades to the existing structure, with a very green theme and a price tag of $47 million.

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