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Nov 14, 2019

DeBary Plant Readies for Smart Baking Manufacturing

The effort to bring Smart Baking Company to Volusia County was led by commercial REALTOR® John Wanamaker of Coldwell Banker Commercial AI Group. Wanamaker worked closely with DeBary Economic Development Director Roger Van Auker, Duke Energy, CareerSource Flagler Volusia and Team Volusia Economic Development Corporation (TVEDC).

Oct 30, 2019

Coldwell Banker Commercial Announces Four New CCIM Designation Recipients

Coldwell Banker Commercial announced today that four of the brand’s brokerage professionals, Melina Kalachian, Alice Kulikowski, Alina Tan and Matt Vanvick, were awarded the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation by the CCIM Institute, one of the leading commercial real estate associations in the world.

Oct 29, 2019

You Can’t Ignore In-store – 99% of Consumers Shopped in Physical Stores In The Past 12 Months According to Coldwell Banker Commercial Survey

Details from the survey on why consumers chose to shop in-store in the past 12 months include purchasing a product they needed immediately (61%), experiencing a product before buying it (55%), browsing and getting ideas (50%) and taking advantage of in-store sales/coupons (49%).

Oct 29, 2019

Coldwell Banker Commercial Affiliates 2019 Consumer Retail Survey

Despite rising popularity of online shopping, nearly all consumers (99%) shopped in a physical store in the past 12 months. New research surveying over 2,000 U.S. adults age 18+, commissioned by CBC and conducted online by The Harris Poll, assessed American preferences surrounding in-store shopping.

Oct 3, 2019

Success in CRE & What it Takes to Get There: From 3 Women Who Know

In honor of the annual CREW conference, Coldwell Banker Commercial (CBC) facilitated a discussion about what it takes for a woman to build a successful career in the industry. At Realogy, parent company of Coldwell Banker Commercial, women executives make up 25% of the Top 20 Women Leaders on the 2018 Swanepoel Power 200, a leading industry ranking. Coldwell Banker Commercial is a brand with strong women who dominate in their market places, and we were lucky to get a little perspective from some of them this week. We talked with Suzanne Hill from Coldwell Banker Commercial MECA in Charlotte, NC a rising star in the brand; and with CBC top producers Cathy Holmes from Coldwell Banker Commercial Brokers of the Valley in Napa, CA, and Debbie Cowart from Coldwell Banker Commercial Arnold and Associates from Beaumont, TX to find out what it takes to be successful in commercial real estate.

Sep 17, 2019

Gas Station Changes are Fueling Investor Appetites

Growing up in a small town on the East Coast, the corner service station was a refuge where the neighborhood kids could congregate and chat over an ice-cold Coke. Our parents trusted the mechanics, the attendants filled their tanks, and everyone knew each other’s names.

Aug 29, 2019

Is Amazon Poised to Breathe Life into Aging Shopping Malls?

Across the United States, there are a number of eyesores that are hard to miss. One of these is the abandonment of shopping malls and other huge “big box” stores that were once industry giants, such as Toys R Us. These types of abandoned buildings are the perfect visual representation of the current shift in the retail landscape.

Aug 28, 2019

Rails to Trails: Summer Fun and Community Development Engine

It wasn’t until 1998 that the railroad was purchased by Upstate Forever, a local nonprofit who launched a campaign for public acquisition of the line to convert it to a trail. Now a 22-mile multiuse greenway, the Swamp Rabbit Trail system stretches from north of Traveler’s Rest through Greenville.

Aug 22, 2019

Lifestyle CRE is Not Just for Millennials

As any commercial real estate professional will tell you, the industry has witnessed several changes, including economic impacts, industry trends, market challenges, and more. When looking at commercial real estate, it is crucial to focus on generational activity and lifestyle trends.

Aug 15, 2019

Will Spec Suites Change the Way We Market Offices?

In today’s environment, many markets are experiencing rising downtown office vacancy and changing tenant preferences and demands. As such, landlords and building owners have to think outside the box regarding strategies they can implement to help fill space and keep their buildings occupied.