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Jun 27, 2017

Companies Focused on Cities with Skilled Workers

With cities and urban areas attracting more people and an increasing population not only in primary cities but also in secondary cities, the population in these areas is also creating a highly skilled employee pool for potential employers. Due to this some companies are either expanding and putting new offices in these cities or they are moving their company to these cities to benefit from the pool of skilled workers.

Jun 20, 2017

Foreign Investment Looks to These 3 CRE Property Types

It should be no secret that foreign investment has been a large source of overall investments in the American commercial real estate market. This can be a testament to the strength and favorable returns that can be found in the U.S. market. The most foreign investment in commercial real estate is coming from China for a total of 29% of all foreign investment in the country that is approximately $19.2 billion of foreign money coming into the U.S from China. Coming in at second is Canada which invested $13.1 billion in the last year.

Jun 13, 2017

3 Things CRE Can Learn from the Uber Model

Uber has exploded and become a ubiquitous transportation service in almost every metro as well as throughout the country. It has been incredibly disruptive particularly to the taxi industry. The company utilizes what is known as the sharing economy by allowing any individual to sign up and use their own vehicle like a taxi to transport other individuals from point A to point B.

May 30, 2017

3 Trends in Green Building We’re Paying Attention To

Going green is more than just a trend now but what options there are to go green has seen incredible changes throughout the last few years. While small changes can help your lifestyle to be greener there are large changes as well that can be made not only by individuals in their lives but also large companies and developers.

May 23, 2017

Warehouses Go Vertical: 5 Reasons This Makes Sense

Typically, warehouses are expansive one level buildings surrounded by other warehouses, however, things are starting to change when it comes to warehouses. With different factors having an impact on the logistics industry, one interesting thing to look at from a commercial real estate perspective is the warehouses that are going vertical. In the current environment of constant change, this makes sense and here are some reasons why.

May 17, 2017

Coldwell Banker Properties Unlimited Continues Expansion with Coldwell Banker Commercial Franchise

Coldwell Banker Properties Unlimited has announced the opening of a full-service Coldwell Banker Commercial (CBC) franchise, which will serve as a sister company to the residential operation. The new commercial operation will be named Coldwell Banker Commercial Properties Unlimited and is the first CBC affiliate in the South Central Texas area.

May 16, 2017

Don’t Be Left in the Dark

You’ve just won a listing for a commercial property — congratulations! Now, the real work of commercial real estate marketing begins. The task of selling or leasing a commercial property for the highest price can be challenging, to say the least. Even in a hot market, it’s essential to use the latest strategies and techniques to keep your client happy and to gain recognition in an often-saturated market.

May 9, 2017

4 Reasons CRE Should be Paying Attention to 18-Hour Cities

18-hour cities, or second tier cities, have seen in a rise in popularity among employers, employees and investors as well. The name 18-hour city derives from the idea of these cities not being operational 24 hours like larger cities such as New York City and Los Angeles. The rise in popularity among these cities is due to multiple factors all of which can be beneficial to investors as well as the residents of these cities.

May 8, 2017

CBC Fact Sheet

Click here to download the latest CBC Fact Sheet, which includes locations, core competencies, and more.

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 this is impacting is the commercial real estate industry as owners of these vehicles need places to plug in, as opposed to stopping at gas stations to fuel up.