Tom Stokes

As President of EpiCity, Tom Stokes oversees a diverse portfolio of office, residential, and self-storage assets. With over 30 years of experience, Tom is one of the few professionals to hold the industry’s four highest designations: CPM®, CCIM, CAPS, and MPM. A former President of the Atlanta Chapter of NARPM and adjunct professor at Oglethorpe University, he combines academic depth with "boots-on-the-ground" expertise. Tom is a Georgia State MBA graduate and Emory alumnus who remains active in the Atlanta community through philanthropic work and a passion for horseback riding with his family.

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Strategic Commercial Real Estate Asset Management in Atlanta

Managing a property portfolio requires more than simply collecting rent or fixing leaky pipes. It demands a deep understanding of the local market and a commitment to long-term value. Since 1935, our firm has focused on providing comprehensive commercial real estate asset management that functions as a true partnership between owners and advisors. This total […]

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How Distressed Asset Services for Investors Help Maximize Recovery

In any market cycle, commercial real estate investment comes with inherent risks. When high interest rates, economic uncertainty, or unexpected operational issues begin to mount, a once-promising asset can quickly become a significant source of financial stress and hassle. For investors, lenders, and owners facing these complex challenges, it can feel like your asset is caught in a downward spiral.

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Atlanta CRE’s Fork in the Road: Navigating Capital, Class, and Culture Shifts

The commercial real estate (CRE) market in Atlanta is at a pivotal point. While high-interest rates continue to suppress overall transaction volume, the Atlanta CRE market is also showing distinct signs of a bifurcated recovery, an uneven economic rebound where the gains are split. The market breaks off in two distinct directions, with some sectors

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Momentum in the Sun Belt Markets: Optimism Growing for Commercial Real Estate in Atlanta  

Atlanta commercial real estate has been shrouded in turbulence and uncertainty as of late, but investors are beginning to regain confidence in the slowly recovering market. This confidence primarily stems from potential showing in two major areas: gateway markets and Sun Belt markets. With Atlanta’s label as “the capital of the Southeast,” it fits well

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Global Media Studios: Where Creativity and Service Drive Success at Powers Ferry Business Park

When Rich Hart set out to create a dynamic production facility in 2018, he needed a location that could support his vision for growth, flexibility, and creativity. A friend introduced him to Powers Ferry Business Park in Northwest Atlanta — and the match was perfect. Starting with just 6,000 square feet, Hart’s venture, Global Media

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The EpiCity Update – How Smart Property Management Keeps Atlanta Properties Full and Profitable – June 2025

The first quarter of 2024 marked a challenging period for Atlanta’s CRE market. With the overall availability rate reaching a record 32.4%, the city continued to grapple with high vacancy rates and significant negative absorption, particularly in key submarkets like Downtown and Midtown.

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Foot Dynamics Celebrates One Year at Powers Ferry Business Park

Foot Dynamics, Inc. was looking for a new space for its office and lab, wanting to move from its dusty warehouse location in Marietta to a space more conducive to its needs. The company was also expanding from its original model of working mainly with doctors to opening a store to also service the consumer

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