In the Press

Colliers completes sale of 147,269 square-foot Cornell Park in Blue Ash, Ohio

Colliers highlights Sperry Equities’ successful disposition of Cornell Park, a 147,269-square-foot industrial flex portfolio in Blue Ash, Ohio, acquired by Denholtz.

Mid-America Executes Sale of Willow Creek Center

Mid-America Real Estate highlights Sperry Equities’ successful disposition of Willow Creek Center, a grocery-anchored shopping center in Glenview, Illinois, acquired by DPI Retail.

Sperry Equities Announces Rand Sperry as Chairman, Burton Young as CEO, as Firm Tops $255M in 2026

Sperry Equities announces Rand Sperry as Chairman and Burton Young as CEO, as the firm surpasses $255M in transaction volume so far in 2026.

Former NAI Global Chairman acquires Sperry Commercial Global Affiliates

CoStar News covers the acquisition of Sperry Commercial Global Affiliates, with Rand Sperry transitioning to Chairman Emeritus — a testament to the national footprint and brand legacy he built over more than 45 years in commercial real estate.

Rand Sperry — featured presenter at CSULB: effects of COVID and rising interest rates on commercial real estate

Rand Sperry was invited as a featured speaker at California State University Long Beach's Beach Fin Rising program, drawing on over 43 years of industry experience to address the post-pandemic CRE landscape for the next generation of real estate professionals.

5 things you need to know to create a successful service business — Rand Sperry

Authority Magazine's leadership series features Rand Sperry sharing lessons from four decades of building one of the nation's most recognized commercial real estate organizations — from his early days as a brokerage manager to co-founding Sperry Equities and Sperry CGA.

Sperry Equities acquires Chicago-area retail asset for $26M

Commercial Observer — New York's authority on commercial real estate — reports on Sperry Equities' acquisition of Willow Creek Center, a 181,024 sq ft Kohl's-anchored shopping center in Glenview, Illinois, purchased for $26.2 million from Chicago-based Heitman, financed in part by Huntington National Bank.

Sperry brokers $45.5 million industrial transaction in Southern California

Official press release announcing the sale of Colonnade Business Park in Santa Fe Springs — a 240,000 sq ft, four-warehouse complex — to Brookfield Properties for $45.5 million. Originally acquired in 1997 for $13 million, Burton Young noted the deal delivered returns exceeding 50% per annum over the 20-year hold period.

Brookfield drops $45.5M for Santa Fe Springs business park — seller: Sperry Equities

The Real Deal covers the landmark Southern California industrial sale, with Rand Sperry quoted directly on market conditions and deal rationale — noting the unprecedented sub-five cap rate environment and the strategic timing of the exit.

Sperry Equities acquires Washington Commons in Chicago's East-West Corridor for $18M

Bisnow's Chicago Deal Sheet features Sperry Equities' value-add acquisition of Washington Commons — purchased for $18 million from EverWest, whose prior ownership had defaulted on the asset. A market-timing play on a corridor still recovering to pre-recession rent levels.

Rand Sperry quoted in Stanford Magazine on the legacy of Orange County's commercial real estate development

In a feature on Orange County's suburban development legacy, Stanford's alumni magazine quotes Rand Sperry on the vision behind the region's commercial growth — lending national recognition to his standing as a defining voice in Southern California CRE.

Five questions with Rand Sperry — OC Boy Scouts Man of Character honoree

The Orange County Register profiles Rand Sperry ahead of his recognition by the OC Council Boy Scouts of America as a Man of Character — one of eight honorees selected from across the county for devotion to family, faith, and community service.

Icons of real estate: Rand Sperry — CRE Radio & TV podcast with Howard Kline

Howard Kline's "Icons of Real Estate" series spotlights Rand Sperry on his personal and professional story, the founding of Sperry Van Ness, and the values that shaped his career. Featured as Episode #32 among the most respected professionals in commercial real estate.