In Episode 28 of The Kansas City Market Pulse, host Logan Freeman and guest Nathan Roberts take a deep dive into the Kansas City office market and spotlight their newest listing: 400 E. Red Bridge Rd., a suburban office investment with strong upside potential.

Macro Market Trends:

• Office Renaissance: Institutional and reoffice purposes jumped 200% in 2024, signaling renewed demand.

• Capital Markets: Q1 2025 saw $11.4B in CMBS office issuance — the highest since 2007.

• Suburban Momentum: Suburban office space is positioned to benefit most from shifting tenant preferences.

• Kansas City Outlook: KC’s office market is stabilizing with signs of growth.

Property Spotlight – Redefining Red Bridge:

• Address: 400 E. Red Bridge Rd., Kansas City, MO

• Building Size: 46,318 SF suburban office

• Current NOI: ~$230,000 annually

• Value-Add Potential: Energy audit already completed, creating opportunities for efficiency upgrades

• Corridor Growth: Over $65M in public and private capital has transformed the Red Bridge corridor with new commercial redevelopment nearby

• Investment Angle: Strong demographics, local momentum, and multiple paths to increase NOI

This episode blends market-level insight with a specific deal spotlight, showing why suburban office is staging a comeback and why Red Bridge is well-positioned for future growth.