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.

Why Smart Property Management is the Key to Retention—and Profit—in Atlanta’s Residential Market

Atlanta’s rental landscape is always changing, but the one thing that doesn’t change is the importance of effective property management. It’s a fundamental part of fostering tenant satisfaction, reducing turnover, and enhancing profitability. And with our city experiencing a surge in multifamily developments and a slight dip in occupancy rates, the role of property managers […]

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The EpiCity Update – What the Return to Office Mandates Mean for CRE – March 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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Adaptive Reuse: Revitalizing Distressed Commercial Properties

Across the U.S., commercial real estate is facing a major transformation. According to recent data, vacancy rates in office and retail spaces have surged, with some markets in Atlanta experiencing up to 25.2% vacancy rates. Many of these properties are now classified as distressed, leaving owners and investors searching for viable solutions. Rising interest rates

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How Return-to-Office Mandates Could Impact CRE

The commercial real estate landscape has undergone a significant shift since the pandemic. Initially, businesses pivoted to remote work, leading to a surge in office vacancies. However, companies have increasingly implemented return-to-office (RTO) policies recently in an effort to revive in-person office communities and increase overall productivity. Many organizations now require their employees to either

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Masterpiece Lighting and EpiCity Celebrate Two Decades Together

Dana Hunt incorporated Masterpiece Lighting in 2005 and moved into its first location at 14th Street in Atlanta. Over the years, the company has opened a second location in Roswell and its warehouse off Howell Mill. EpiCity and our Atlanta commercial real estate team are thrilled to continue this relationship. The 14th Street location has

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The EpiCity Update – What A Change in Administration Might Mean for CRE – December 2024

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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EPIC Staff Spotlight: Meet Linda Montgomery

  Please join us in congratulating our customer care associate Linda Montgomery as recipient of the EpiCity Inaugural Staff Spotlight Award.  Linda celebrates her first ten years with EpiCity this month. In her position she has a variety of duties including customer liaison, grounds keeping, porter, and janitorial services. But her primary joy and talent is her

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The EpiCity Update – How Lower Interest Rates Are Impacting the Real Estate Market – October 2024

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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