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Sep 12, 2017
Construction Worker Shortage and Its Impact on CRE
There is a construction labor shortage across the country, which has been increasing over the past several years. While certain markets are feeling the effects more greatly than others, they can still be felt throughout the country. Most notably, it has had major impacts on the markets in the mid-Atlantic region.
Sep 5, 2017
Is Starbucks at a Saturation Point?
There is truth to the belief that there’s a Starbucks on almost every corner. A recent study shows that there are almost four stores per one square mile. With the ubiquity of Starbucks, it is hard to imagine that the company might have reached a saturation point, but it seems that it has come to that point.
Aug 29, 2017
3 Ways the Sharing Economy is Impacting Everything We Know
With the internet becoming a part of almost everyone’s daily lives, it has quickly become a great resource for helping develop and facilitate the sharing economy. Three ways we currently see this economy are in transportation, vacation rentals, and office sharing.
Aug 22, 2017
Watch for these 6 CRE International Business Trends
Recently, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) released its report on the commercial real estate trends for the international side of the business. It is no secret to those involved in the commercial real estate sector that global investment in the United States has been growing over the last few years.
Aug 15, 2017
China Leading the Way in Drone Delivery: Keep an Eye on This
Drone technology was once exclusively used by the military but has entered the consumer market and grown quickly in popularity. Utilizing drone technology for film and photography purposes has added a new tool to many industries, including real estate, and has also created something new for hobbyists.
Aug 8, 2017
Watch These 3 Big Changes Happening in Grocery
The commercial real estate sector has been seeing a lot of changes over the past several years, and the industry has had to figure out how to work through these changes. From grocery delivery services to consumers looking for more options, the grocery sector has some of the most significant changes.
Aug 1, 2017
Millennials Still Want to Shop In-Store – Brick and Mortar, Take Notice
Has the in-store experience given way to the online shopping craze? Not quite yet, according to the experts at Coldwell Banker Commercial Affiliates. The Omnichannel Retail and Commercial Real Estate Survey of November 2016 finds that brick and mortar have yet to roll over and play dead.
Jul 25, 2017
Retailers Face Competition in Grocery and Apparel – Here’s Why
With the market changing over time, retailers in the grocery and apparel sectors must constantly rejigger their techniques to stay relevant. Let’s break down the facts so that you have a better chance of coming out on top when the competition gets tight.
Jul 18, 2017
Will a Shipping Container be Your Next Office?
Everything old is new again. This even pertains to shipping containers, some of which are being transformed into homes as part of what’s known as the container home trend. This trend is also spreading to multifamily and office space, with trendy office denizens putting them inside the building as individual offices.
Jun 27, 2017
Companies Focused on Cities with Skilled Workers
With cities and urban areas attracting more people and an increasing population in primary towns and secondary cities, the population in these areas is also creating a highly skilled employee pool for potential employers.
