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Jul 2, 2020
CRE Industry Veteran’s Advice during Pandemic: Leverage Relationships, Demonstrate Value, Look Ahead
Persistence has defined his 40-year career in commercial real estate – he has endured numerous economic crises. After moving to Naples from Cincinnati in 1978, he started a plumbing supplies business but redirected his efforts, earning a real estate license in 1980. Michael then started a small brokerage in 1982, merging with a Coldwell Banker Commercial affiliate in 1991.
Jun 23, 2020
What Does Your Company’s Back-to-Business Plan Look Like?
As many states begin setting schedules for lifting their COVID-19-related shelter-in-place orders, businesses across the United States are starting to think about what that means for the company. Make no mistake: experts predict the world will never be the same again after this pandemic.
Jun 18, 2020
The CRE Family Tree: How These Father and Son Teams are Growing
This is a story about two family trees in commercial real estate that are stronger and growing because of bifurcation, or in human terms, multi-generations working together to provide enriched services to their customers.
Jun 16, 2020
5 Video Conferencing Apps That are Now Household Names
If your organization is like most others, you have multiple team members in different locations or working remotely from home or another area. Whatever the case, these remote team members usually interact with your in-office employees, making it crucial to have systems in place to allow this communication.
Jun 9, 2020
Will COVID Precautions Become the New Tenant Amenity?
Since COVID-19 is spread largely by people coming into close contact with one another (within 6 feet), apartment buildings and multifamily dwellings are at higher risk, with an increased risk of an infected tenant unintentionally spreading the virus to neighbors and other residents. This phenomenon is known as community spread.
Jun 4, 2020
“May I Take You to Dinner?” Restaurant Dining in a Post-COVID-19 World
The coronavirus has devastated the restaurant industry in a way that was not anticipated. Businesses have closed, curtailing their income streams and employment. Restaurants have contracted with their lenders and landlords based on an economic model that will likely no longer exist.
Jun 2, 2020
Real Estate’s Industrial Sector Amid COVID-19
No matter where you turn to get your news, you’re likely to be bombarded by anything and everything related to COVID-19 right now. The full impact of this novel virus on our world has yet to be fully understood. You’ve probably heard the term “unchartered water” more than once, perhaps the best way to describe today’s environment.
May 19, 2020
The Importance of Integrity and Empathy – Lessons from our Mother and Business Partner
This Mother’s Day, we celebrated our mother, Carol Lewis, who isn’t just our mom but our business partner at Coldwell Banker Commercial Lewis Realty Group. To honor her, we want to share the story of our business and the invaluable lessons she taught us about integrity and dedication.
Apr 30, 2020
Turning your Capital into Commercial Capitol
Chicago is well known for being nicknamed “the windy city.” Some say it is because of the cold winds coming off Great Lake Michigan. Others say the nickname originated from the residents who allegedly were well-known for being braggarts. Yet, some say the real reason Chicago is the windy city is because of the hot air and tall tales uttered from the mouths of politicians.
Apr 9, 2020
Acquiring Commercial Property and Environmental Audits: Do I Need One?
When purchasing any commercial property, it is important to know its history and find out if there might be environmental contamination that could impact the property's plans or the occupants. Conducting a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is important to thoroughly evaluate a property.
