Viewpoints

Industry insights, market outlook reports and commercial real estate
news, and trends from the Coldwell Banker Commercial brand.

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Mar 12, 2019

4 Sustainability Practices Taking Hold in CRE

Given the state of today’s climate, we, as commercial real estate professionals, are at the forefront of climate change risk brought on by greenhouse gas emissions. As such, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to reduce the impact of our properties — and help out of clients, in the process.

Feb 21, 2019

4 Property Management Tech Trends to Watch

The major up-and-coming tech trends will create a better tenant experience. As some property managers and management companies have already implemented these trends, they are projected to continue to advance as the future of tech develops.

Feb 7, 2019

5 Sustainability Trends We're Watching for 2019

Sustainability is not only a trend that prompts action in multiple facets of the commercial real estate field but also drives and changes the landscape. Investors are paying more attention to sustainability standards for companies and choosing more sustainable properties in various ways.

Sep 19, 2018

Technology's Role in Building Sustainability

If you spend any time at all in the commercial real estate world, you’ve probably heard and seen terms like green, clean energy and sustainability all over the place. But are you really sure about what these terms mean, or how they’re applied?

Sep 12, 2018

Upping Your Office Game with Common Areas

For years, modern and flexible office spaces were the stomping grounds of small, boutique startups and the self-employed creative types. And, while those groups still play a large role in the market, larger and more traditional companies are now beginning to see the benefits of flexible office spaces.

Sep 5, 2018

Are Dockless Bikes a New Multifamily Amenity?

As the name implies, a dockless bike share is a bike-sharing program that doesn’t require a stationary docking station. With a dockless system, these bikes can be parked within a defined perimeter at a bike rack or even along the street on the sidewalk.

Jun 20, 2018

What Do Tenants Want? 7 Trends in Multifamily

A full 90% of new multifamily construction today is rentals, according to one study. For the last several years, demand in multifamily has outpaced new construction, causing some places to see huge spikes in rent prices. Still, demand has not slowed, and prices have grown by up to 8% year-over-year.

Nov 28, 2017

3 Ways CRE is Embracing Smart Technology in the Digital Age

Historically, commercial real estate has been a field that’s a little slower to change. It’s a field that requires industry professionals to build connections and hold negotiations. But in today’s market, smart technology has become more than helpful – it’s become an asset.

Nov 7, 2017

3 Things Impacting Modern Day Parking Ratios

As the future of transportation and city development changes rapidly, developers are reevaluating the demand for parking in retail, office, and multi-tenant spaces. The lack of ample parking has been a reality for people living and working in densely populated areas like San Francisco and New York City.

May 2, 2017

The Impact of Electric Vehicles on CRE

Electric vehicles are becoming more prevalent as Tesla and other car manufacturers continue to change the auto industry. Another industry that has this impact is the commercial real estate industry, as owners of these vehicles need places to plug in instead of stopping at gas stations to fuel up.

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