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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 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.
Aug 15, 2019
Not Your Mother’s Mall: Transforming the Modern Retail Center
Watching the latest season of Stranger Things, one cannot help but reminisce about the mall in its glory days. In the 1980s, the mall did to Main Street what the internet has done to almost all brick-and-mortar. All too familiar eye-grabbing headlines have now become commonplace when reading about today’s retail climate.
Aug 8, 2019
Opportunity Zones: 3 Trends to Watch
This program, which focuses on certain low-income communities known as Opportunity Zones, is designed to help spur economic development and growth in otherwise distressed areas by enabling savvy real estate investors to delay taxation on capital gains until December 31, 2026.
Jul 23, 2019
4 Mobile Apps Helping Us Stay Connected to our Desks While on the Go
These days, we’re expected to be constantly connected to our office and projects, and the number of remote workers is increasing. Therefore, staying connected to our “desks” while we’re on the go or working away from the traditional office space is ultra-important.
Jul 18, 2019
Co-Living – The New Real Estate Trend
The idea of co-living is based on a community-centered environment that offers high standards of accommodation with added services, thereby providing privacy in living arrangements and promoting social contact through a sense of community.
Jul 16, 2019
5 Ways to Respect Your Coworkers in Shared Office Space
Shared office spaces can be great for brainstorming sessions and collaborative projects. However, sometimes you need peace and quiet to work. As the open-concept architectural design trend spreads into the office, there are some general rules to remember, such as respecting the individuals with whom you share a space.
Jul 9, 2019
Moving Day! 5 Tips to Keep Office Moves Streamlined
Whether you’re upgrading to a larger space or moving to a better-located office space, companies choose to move for plenty of reasons. Moving day — and the months leading up to the relocation — can be hectic. Here, we’ll provide the five moving day tips to move your entire office from one building to another.
Jul 2, 2019
4 Ways to Make Your Warehouse More Attractive to Leasees
The demand for warehouse space is at an all-time high. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, over 2,000 warehouses have been added to the market since 2008. And, the total number of warehouses and storage spaces in the U.S. has almost reached 20,000 establishments.
