The global professional infrastructure is not what it used to be. The once rigid, stuck-in-the-old ways workplace scene has undergone immense changes in the past few years, transforming into something completely new. The contemporary office scene is more flexible than ever as it’s adapting to meet the needs of the evolving workforce. Thanks to advances in communication and transportation, business professionals are spending more time outside of the office and taking their work elsewhere. The mobile workforce is bigger than…

There’s a new marriage that’s taking the CRE business by storm ⁠— and it’s between two unlikely sectors. As the world around us continues to change at never before seen rates, industries need to adapt to stay current. Offices and hotel spaces are coming together to create one united solution for the challenges that both industries are facing today. Let’s take a deeper look at how the office and hotel scenes are melding, why it works, and emerging trends to…

Everyone wants to know about the latest millennial-driven trends ⁠— especially those of us involved in commercial real estate. Over the past few years, the Millennial generation has been a major force in shaping all areas of CRE. This generation, born between 1981 and 1996, stands at the forefront of commercial real estate’s inspiration ⁠— and the relationship is set to continue into 2020. Let’s look at how Millennials are impacting the commercial real estate biz and why it’s so…

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Technology has the potential to streamline our entire lives. Today’s tech can lend a hand in solving our problems, handling everything from day-to-day tasks or complex issues. When such vast possibilities are available to us, society must decide when to draw the line. When does employing automation become too much? When does something become too easy? This crossroads is where commercial real estate currently stands. Should the commercial real estate transaction process be made easier? As with any business, there…

What Levi’s New Retail Stores Mean for the Sector Retail apocalypse, who? CRE’s retail sector is undoubtedly reinventing itself, but that doesn’t mean brick and mortar retail is going extinct. On the contrary, more and more brands are announcing big plans to open up physical store locations. The latest is Levi’s, who plans to open hundreds of stores by the time 2019 comes to a close. Let’s explore what this means to retail as a whole. Why Turn to Physical…

4 Ways We’re Urbanizing the Suburbs The world’s biggest cities have long been the most highly sought-after locations for CRE – but that might be changing. What was once a place where people flocked to for affordable living and to be nearby the workplace has now become incredibly overcrowded and expensive. For many, finding an affordable living option in big cities is extremely difficult. With apartment prices on the rise and competition being hotter than ever, these popular metropolitan oasis’…

It’s that time of year again… The holiday season is upon us and the madness will be kicking off sooner than you think. Everyone needs to start preparing – especially CRE’s multifamily sector. We all know how crazy the mail gets when this festive season rolls around. If you thought last year was bad, think again. 2019 is gearing up to outdo anything we’ve seen before. Not only is this year’s holiday season shorter, but with all the latest developments…

Here’s How to Make Your CRE Building Healthier Is your building making people sick? Commercial properties have an immense impact on their occupiers’ overall health and wellness. The first step towards creating a healthier commercial building is to see where you currently stand. Here are 2 things to consider when analyzing your property: Air Quality While the whole world is looking at environmental air quality, there’s another area that can be far riskier: the indoors. Studies show that indoor air…

5 Reasons CRE Investors Need a Trusted Real Estate Partner Investors, do you know how important your team is? A 5-star team is the best way to expand portfolios, optimize profitability, and seamlessly manage all your assets. In a competitive industry like commercial real estate, investors need to have a group of experts on their side. One such expert is a trusted real estate partner. Investors should always have a real estate professional working with them to bring their business…