The Kansas City Market Pulse Ep. 5: Deals, Developers & Is the Crash Next? From Industrial Pick-Up to Jackson Hole and the 18-Year Cycle

In Episode 5 of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman reunites with Nick Morales and Nathan Roberts to unpack the pulse of CRE today—locally, economically, and cyclically.Episode highlights include:Market Momentum: Property sales are picking up in core KC markets, with deal flow showing early signs of a rebound.Emerging Recovery: Who’s leading the charge—and which CRE sectors are catching momentum fastest?Retail Expansion: Why expanding retail tenants are back in the hunt for new locations across the region.Leasing Surge: Q2 leasing activity soars to its highest level in over two years—what’s behind the spike?Policy Signals: Key takeaways from Jerome Powell’s comments at Jackson Hole and insights on how they’re shaping CRE strategies.Industry Confidence: Jon Gray of Blackstone calls the market bottom—what that means for KC real estate. Cyclical Perspective: A look at the 18.6‑year real estate cycle—what this long-term rhythm could mean for timing the next downturn. Whether you're a broker, investor, or CRE enthusiast, this episode delivers big-picture foresight, local takeoffs, and expert signals to inform your next move.