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The Charlotte Observer, N.C., Doug Smith Column.

By Doug Smith, The Charlotte Observer, N.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Feb. 27--CRESCENT EXECUTIVE TO JOIN KEYSTONE AS PARTNER: Jim Thorp and Chase Monroe met Robby Kirby 15 years ago when they all were commercial real-estate brokers at different companies.

Kirby generally represented landlords, and they represented tenants in lease negotiations.

Real-estate brokers, like most competitors, cover their backsides, but Thorp recalls that Kirby always was someone you could trust in any deal.

And after Thorp and Monroe formed K

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