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Feb 28, 2019

4 Retail Real Estate Predictions for 2019 and the Future

Retail, the fallen angel of the industry. We have been barraged by negative headlines this past year, of which company has filed for bankruptcy, or which mall is now a ghost town. However is this bleak outlook really true? It seems that experts in the industry think the retail sector is simply in a transitionary period, where evolution is extremely important. The companies that embrace the change and remain creative and innovative need not worry.

Feb 28, 2019

2018 Coldwell Banker Commercial Award Winners

The 2018 year-end Coldwell Banker Commercial® award recipients have been announced! Congratulations to all of the awards winners in the numerous Coldwell Banker Commercial® company, office and affiliated professional categories. The award winners will be recognized at the 2019 Coldwell Banker Commercial Global Conference taking place in Las Vegas on March 18-20.

Feb 26, 2019

Brick and Mortar Grocery Responds to Amazon's Two-Hour Grocery Delivery

A few years ago, the grocery industry seemed like the untouchable horizon. The one market that was safe from e-commerce. How could e-commerce bore its way into an industry with such perishable, fragile and heavy items? Impossible! Then, Amazon; as it often does, introduced Amazon Pantry and Amazon Fresh. These services allowed users to get groceries within 2 hours. However, consumers remained skeptical.

Feb 19, 2019

5 Ways Agents Can Stay Organized (with Tech) in 2019

If you’ve chosen commercial real estate as your career path, then you know it can be an extremely time-consuming, and competitive, while also being profitable and rewarding. You have to be a self-motivated individual while still knowing how to be a major team player. So, what can you do to make your day flow as seamlessly as possible? How can you organize yourself so that you can focus on making and closing deals and getting the most out of your profession?

Feb 15, 2019

Top Notable Closed Deals of January 2019

Coldwell Banker Commercial agents had a great start to the new year. To help celebrate their accomplishments, we are highlighting just a few of the top deals closed by Coldwell Banker Commercial agents this past January.

Feb 14, 2019

Will Foreign Investment in US CRE Continue in 2019?

Foreign investments of commercial real estate in the United States was a big trend in past years. However, with a new, uncertain and evolving political climate, many are curious if the momentum will remain strong. Though some have suggested fears surrounding impending trade wars and increased importance on the protection of American assets remaining American, The United States remains the largest receiver of Foreign Direct Investments.

Feb 12, 2019

Coming to an Airport Near You: Another Amazon Play

Amazon has been an extremely innovative force. In the past few years, they have totally revolutionized the e-commerce market, how we grocery shop, how we check out and even the shipping industry. Now, they have moved on and targeted airports. No, Amazon is not creating flying stores… However, they are looking into bringing their checkout-less stores to airports in hopes of appealing to travelers who are looking for quick, convenient options in between flights.

Feb 11, 2019

How Will 5G Impact CRE?

5G seems to be the hot buzzword currently when talking about technology, but what exactly does 5G mean? And, how will it impact commercial real estate?

Feb 7, 2019

5 Sustainability Trends We're Watching for 2019

Although commercial real estate opportunities continue to grow, expand and thrive; gone are the days where people could care less about sustainability and environmental impacts. In fact, sustainability is not only a trend that is prompting action in multiple facets of the commercial real estate field but driving and changing the landscape as a whole. Investors are paying more attention to sustainability standards for companies and choosing properties that are more sustainable in a variety of ways.

Feb 5, 2019

5 Ways Last-Mile Logistics Can Still Improve in 2019

As the holiday season makes a swift exit, many can relish in relaxation. It has become increasingly stressful to holiday shop; especially for last-minute gifts, as e-commerce and online retail has transformed the way we shop during the holidays as well as all year round. The hope that your package will get you to on time, by its expected delivery date is something that Amazon, Walmart, and other e-commerce and online retailers have yet to perfect. These last-mile logistics still have ways to improve to provide customers with the instant gratification of traditional retail shopping.