by Hal C. Ball, SIOR | Jul 16, 2026 | Hilliker University
Like the general public, our Hilliker industrial agents continue to hear about gigawatts and megawatts. Historically, we have always rated an industrial building’s power by the amount of volts and amps available. This is easier for our manufacturing clients to match...
by Hal C. Ball, SIOR | Dec 10, 2025 | Hilliker University
Great question! The best way to understand the numbers is to explore a real project. Here’s a recent example. Client: Classroom Library Company Location: 17970 Edison | Chesterfield, MO 63005 Contact your favorite Hilliker Agent for additional information on new...
by Hal C. Ball, SIOR | Sep 16, 2025 | Hilliker University
In 2024, Hilliker and Westwood agents successfully assisted clients with over 20 completed 1031 Exchange transactions. So far in 2025, we’ve already completed 10 more—a testament to our expertise in this area. Why Consider a 1031 Exchange? Real estate values are up,...
by Hal C. Ball, SIOR | Apr 12, 2025 | Hilliker University
A Hilliker client sold a $1M retail building and needed to identify a replacement property to defer capital gains. We sourced an income-producing asset priced below market, though with a shorter remaining lease term. Worth a closer look. As diligence unfolded, the...
by Hal C. Ball, SIOR | May 2, 2024 | Broker Agents, Buyer Representation, Hilliker University, Insight, Investments, News, Real estate exit phase, Real estate growth, Real estate startup
Where The Heck Are Interest Rates Fed Funds Rate (See chart): Currently 5.50% Interest rate which is set by Federal Reserve which banks can borrow/lend money from/to each other. After a series of increases in 2021 and 2022 this rate has remained unchanged since the...
by Hal C. Ball, SIOR | Sep 30, 2022 | Hilliker University, Insight, Jeff Price, Real estate exit phase, Real estate growth, Real estate startup, St. Louis Real Estate Success
“Buy land, they're not making it anymore” Mark Twain A note from Hilliker Land sales expert Jeffrey Price I grew up in a family which has been successful in real estate development for over 70 years. Since 2007 I have worked on development projects of all sizes...
