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Aug 18, 2020

Are Your Covid Precautions Up to Par?

To continue to operate businesses responsibly and reduce the impact of COVID-19 conditions as much as possible for employees, customers, and the public, all employers must develop a plan for COVID-19.

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 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.

Apr 28, 2020

Managing Real Estate Expenses in the Coronavirus Economy

Real estate premise expenses can consume as much as 20% of revenue for many businesses, making it one of the top operating costs. It is therefore no surprise that in these times of uncertainty, tenants are looking for short-term liquidity from their long-term lease commitments.

Feb 14, 2020

Coldwell Banker Commercial National Real Estate Outlook 2020

2020 marks the start of a new year and, perhaps more excitingly, a new decade. And while economic and real estate cycles do not revolve around the calendar year – aside from any actions resulting from changes in calendar year tax policy – it is still a great time to reflect on what real estate decisions were successful and which may require rethinking in the year(s) ahead.

Dec 31, 2019

3 Ways Restaurant Trends are Impacting Their Space Requirements

Changes in one sector substantially impact the whole industry, and this relationship can be observed in the evolving restaurant scene. As the food industry strives to keep up with contemporary consumers, dining trends are physically changing restaurant properties.

Dec 19, 2019

You Can’t Ignore In-Store

The retail go-to-market approach continues to evolve. We frequently read about retailers growing, contracting or re-inventing their multichannel sales approach. While the second industrial revolution lasted from 1850 to 1914, it seems the current retail revolution is happening at lightning speed.

Sep 17, 2019

Gas Station Changes are Fueling Investor Appetites

Growing up in a small town on the East Coast, the corner service station was a refuge where the neighborhood kids could congregate and chat over an ice-cold Coke. Our parents trusted the mechanics, the attendants filled their tanks, and everyone knew each other’s names.

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.