In Season 2, Episode 4 of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman sits down with legendary commercial real estate broker and market strategist Bob Knakal to break down where the commercial real estate cycle is headed in 2026 — and what investors, brokers, and property owners should be doing right now.

Bob draws on decades of experience navigating multiple real estate cycles to explain how today’s market compares to past downturns, why transaction volumes are beginning to rebound, and where the biggest opportunities are likely to emerge over the next 12–24 months. The conversation covers market timing, capital re-entry, interest rate impacts, distressed and discretionary sellers, and how smart operators position themselves ahead of the next upswing.

You’ll also hear Bob’s perspective on how technology and AI are reshaping brokerage, why data matters more than ever in today’s market, and the timeless principles that separate long-term winners from short-term players in commercial real estate.

Whether you’re an investor looking to deploy capital, a broker navigating a slower transaction environment, or a property owner thinking about timing your next move, this episode delivers real-world insight into today’s CRE landscape and what’s coming next.

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In this episode of The Kansas City Market Pulse, Logan Freeman breaks down the latest planning and zoning activity in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, combining highlights from both January 2026 Planning Commission meetings into one market-focused development update.

This quick-hit report covers major rezoning efforts, residential development activity, commercial investment, and projects that were approved, continued, or sent back for refinement, giving investors and developers a clear snapshot of growth trends in Lee’s Summit.

Topics Covered in this Episode:

• Legacy Ridge large-scale rezoning and mixed-use development request
• 150 & Ward Apartments preliminary development plan continuation
• Bank of America commercial development approval on Chipman Road
• Pathways at Kensington Farms Phase One residential development
• How the Planning Commission is balancing growth with long-term strategy

These zoning and development updates are designed to help you stay ahead of real estate trends across the Kansas City metro without attending city meetings or digging through agendas.

If you’re tracking commercial real estate, housing development, zoning changes, and suburban growth in Jackson County and the Kansas City area, this series gives you a front-row seat to what’s coming next.

Subscribe to The Kansas City Market Pulse for ongoing market insights, development breakdowns, and real-world commercial real estate analysis across the Midwest.

In this episode of The Kansas City Market Pulse, Logan Freeman breaks down the latest planning and zoning activity in Olathe, Kansas, combining highlights from both January 2026 Planning Commission meetings into one fast, market-focused update.

This quick-hit development report covers new residential construction, commercial growth in the Cedar Creek corridor, major rezoning initiatives, assisted living expansion, and downtown historic preservation, giving investors and developers a clear snapshot of where growth is happening in Olathe.

Topics Covered in this Episode:

• Stonebridge Pointe single-family residential development
• Cedar Creek Marketplace grocery-anchored commercial project
• Large-scale rezoning into the Cedar Creek District for future mixed-use growth
• Solomon’s Porch assisted living and housing diversification
• Historic designation of Olathe’s original 1938 post office building

These zoning and development updates are designed to help you stay ahead of real estate trends across the Kansas City metro without attending city meetings or digging through agendas.

If you’re tracking commercial real estate, zoning changes, development opportunities, and suburban growth in Johnson County and the Kansas City area, this series gives you a front-row seat to what’s coming next.

Subscribe to The Kansas City Market Pulse for ongoing market insights, real-world development breakdowns, and data-driven commercial real estate analysis across the Midwest.