Viewpoints

Is the Open Office Concept a Goner?

Open offices were a big deal and are much-hyped thanks to tech companies such as Google and other startups looking for something different  —a more collaborative environment. However, it seems the verdict is in and open concept offices are not being so well received these days. Just one simple Google search for “open concept office” and most of the results are negative articles about open office concepts. One article even proclaiming that “Google got it wrong.”

5 Things to Know About Amazon Go

Recently, Amazon unveiled their newest concept called Amazon Go. While Amazon has taken over and changed the face of many industries, most notably books, they have been looking to get into grocery. While Amazon has had Amazon Fresh, a grocery delivery business, everyone is now talking about their brick and mortar grocery concept which is called Amazon Go. Here is what you need to know when it comes to Amazon Go.

5 Top Trends Set to Impact CRE in 2017

Released in October, the Urban Land Institute’s annual Emerging Trends in Real Estate Report profiles some of the biggest trends set to impact the real estate space in 2017. Although the U.S. market has seen a lack of security in recent months —from Brexit to the U.S. presidential election— the report shows a much more favorable outlook than the rest of the world.

Opportunity in Second-Tier Malls is Noted

Holiday Shopping: Online vs. In Store

By all estimates, the back-to-school season will have pulled in more than $75 billion dollars. It is second only to holiday shopping in the highest grossing retail season. With more consumers shopping via mobile than ever before, where can retailers expect to see the highest sales this holiday; online or in store retail?

4 Ways Retailers are Acquiring Mobile Customers

If you can attract customers to your store through their mobile devices, you are reaching an audience that looks at their phones all day long and carries them everywhere they go. When they’re bored, while they’re taking the train to work, they are checking their phones and surfing online. When they are looking for deals, your app should be promoting it to that enormous audience of potential customers.

There’s a Growing Problem with Reverse Supply Chain: Here’s Why

There’s a Growing Problem with Reverse Supply Chain: Here’s Why

5 CRE LinkedIn Networking Groups to Join Today

LinkedIn continues to be a leader in social networking and connecting for professionals. Members can learn more about professionals in their industry and connect with thought leaders and power players. With the addition of LinkedIn groups, members can connect on an even deeper level and, more specifically, with thought leaders in their space and gather insights from professionals across the globe.

5 Places Where Multifamily Construction is Booming

Ever wonder where to go to find a shiny, brand new apartment complex? Multi-family construction is booming all over the US, and is continuing on trends that began years ago, and have been increasing, believe it or not. These five cities are some of the largest in the current iteration of the boom!

Industrial Rehabilitation Helps Economies Thrive

Recent years have seen a boost in repurposing projects for underutilized industrial properties around the country. This has positive effects on areas that had become urban “dead zones,” breathing new life into disused neighborhoods.