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Oct 27, 2020

3 Upgrades Office Owners are Considering Right Now

Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, millions of workers were scattered throughout thousands of buildings and towers across the United States. Now, as cities attempt to reopen and get back to business as usual, many organizations are deciding it’s likely that not all of their employees will return to those buildings – now or ever.

Oct 21, 2020

Working Together is Success: The Carters and what they brought to CBC M.M. Parrish

According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, a partner is someone’s husband or wife…or: one of two or more people, businesses, etc., that work together or do business together. Craig and Michelle Carter are partners in life and work. They have owned businesses together for 25 years, and prior to entering the commercial real estate arena, Craig held a local public office and Michelle worked diligently on his campaign. Perhaps Henry Ford said it best, “Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.”

Oct 20, 2020

Shared Apartment Living, it’s a Thing

You may think that communal living ends after college… but think again. Co-living is a new trend that’s growing in popularity – so if you haven’t been hearing about it yet, you likely will soon. Co-living, a living setup in which the bedrooms in a building are private but basically everything else is communal, has received a bad rap, destined for only the most adventurous of souls.

Oct 13, 2020

Amazon Looks to JCPenney and Sears Buildings

Amazon, Inc., considered by many to be the mall industry’s single biggest disrupter, has recently been in talks with the largest mall owner in the United States to take over space left by ailing or vacant department stores. Simon Property Group has been working with Amazon to explore the opportunity of turning some of the property group’s vacant anchor department stores into Amazon distribution hubs.

Oct 6, 2020

Will Self-Touring Replace the Leasing Assistant?

Even though many states have implemented phased reopening plans, there are still many social distancing requirements due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This has had a huge impact on a number of industries, including the multifamily industry and the apartment leasing experience. While virtual tours have gained popularity, so have self-guided tours that don’t require a leasing assistant, according to a recent study conducted by RENTCafe.

Sep 29, 2020

Smart Apartment Technology is Here to Stay: Here's Why

If you’ve spent any time in the real estate industry at all, you’ve likely heard all about smart technology and how it is being incorporated into today’s multifamily housing. From smart locks and smart lockers to smart lights and smart speakers, today’s smart home technologies seem endless — and they’re improving the rental experience for both tenants and property managers. But how?

Sep 22, 2020

Understanding Big Data in the Real Estate Space

You’ve probably heard the term “big data” — after all, it is one of the biggest buzz words these days, and for good reason. Big data is everywhere and is having a huge impact on nearly every industry, including commercial real estate. And soon enough, if commercial real estate professionals aren’t using big data in their business, they’ll get left behind their competition. But before you get started, how much do you really know about big data in the real estate space?

Sep 15, 2020

3 Considerations to Make Before Jumping Into the Cloud

If you spend any time at all talking about networking technology, it’s nearly impossible to avoid talking or hearing about the cloud. But how much do you really know about the cloud? Have you implemented cloud technology into your business model yet? Don’t worry, if your business hasn’t made the jump to cloud-based technology, you’re not alone. If you’ve been thinking about moving to the cloud, here are # things that you should consider before making the switch.

Sep 10, 2020

Life, Family, and Values: An American Story of a Lucky Name

Coldwell Banker Commercial has four core values. They are: Do Right, Big Hearted, Ownership Mentality, and Win Together. These core values are the underlying essence of the CBC network's individuals. These values are demonstrated by sales practitioners, office support staff and leaders of affiliate companies, as well as the corporate staff.

Sep 8, 2020

How the Home Office Will Impact Multifamily Tenant Wants

When the coronavirus began spreading around the world earlier this year, massive and across-the-board shelter-in-place mandates created a gigantic social experiment involving remote working. And now that we’re several months in, it seems people who can work from home typically like doing so.