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Apr 11, 2023

Recap of the 2023 Coldwell Banker Commercial® Global Conference

The 2023 Coldwell Banker Commercial® Global Conference was an incredible event where attendees had the chance to brush up on their commercial real estate knowledge and skills, brush elbows with professionals from all over the country, and have some fun, too. X CBC professionals and guests attended the three-day conference in Chicago’s Swissotel Hotel from March 28-30, 2023. The conference featured world-class industry and CBC speakers, learning breakout sessions, networking opportunities and more.

Apr 4, 2023

Are Office Distress Opportunities Around the Corner?

Although opportunities to acquire distressed CRE have been few and far between thus far, conditions may lead to a significant uptick in the sale of troubled office assets in the coming years. It’s long due, as industry observers have been anticipating a wave of distressed office listings since the pandemic’s onset first unsettled the office market.

Mar 28, 2023

The Trend of Adaptive Reuse & What You Should Know: Part 2

As we discussed in part 1 of our Adaptive Reuse Deep Dive, this trend is understandably becoming more and more desirable for cities and developers alike. In part 2, we are outlining the appeal of adaptive reuse for developers, the environmental and economic benefits and the way it better serves the community compared to new construction and gentrification.

Mar 21, 2023

The Trend of Adaptive Reuse Apartments & What You Should Know: Part 1

Adaptive reuse in commercial real estate refers to the process of redeveloping a building or property type into a new property, typically to meet higher demand in that sector. Adaptive reuse apartments have recently become a popular subject of discussion, as US office sales continue to sink. Over the past few decades, vacant offices buildings have been redeveloped into residential buildings, offering for-sale condominiums or rental apartments.

Mar 10, 2023

The Value of a Global Network

Innovators, pathfinders, leaders are all words that describe Coldwell Banker Commercial’s global network of more than 3,000 valued professionals. Since 1906, Coldwell Banker Commercial has been at the industry forefront, creating a dynamic in which everyone is able to excel and succeed. This mutually beneficial relationship continues to grow and evolve as Coldwell Banker Commercial remains dedicated to their professionals and clients through the launch of new tools, technologies and opportunities for both networking and education.

Feb 21, 2023

Opportunities and Trends in the Post-Pandemic Office Sector for 2023

If you have read any article on the #office sector for 2023, you know that the future remains uncertain nearly three years after the pandemic disrupted the industry. According to the latest CommercialEdge office report, 2023 will bring further uncertainty to the office sector as we enter the post-pandemic phase. Although some companies are becoming more aggressive about returning employees to the office, others have fully embraced hybrid and remote work practices.

Jan 31, 2023

Professional Quality CRE Photos Are Within Your Reach

If you own an iPhone, there’s no reason to settle on poorly shot, dark or blurry photos for your #cre property listings. Here are a few basic tips to get the most out of your iPhone camera.

Nov 22, 2022

Forget the Free Lunch. Workers Want Flexibility & Transparency

Welcome back to our series on diversity, equity and inclusion in commercial real estate. By now we’ve established that although conditions have improved, women and minorities are experiencing higher levels of discontent with their jobs. Many employers—both in and outside the industry—have caught on and have been taking steps to alleviate the pressures on their workforce.

Nov 15, 2022

Do Company Priorities Align with Workers’ Shifting Values?

Last week’s blog touched on the Americans’ approach to work, and where it fits in our daily lives, has evolved over the past several years. For many people, the mandatory hiatus from in-person work trigged a re-evaluation of the type of work they want to do and where they want to do it.

Nov 8, 2022

BY THE NUMBERS: Are We Going Backwards, Baby?

There’s no denying that the pandemic has changed the way we view work and how it fits into our lives. Broader pressures such as inflation, goods shortages and housing prices, combined with growing concerns about overall health, quality of life, compensation and work satisfaction, have driven countless workers to make more demands of their employers. Meanwhile, employers in virtually every industry have found themselves without much leverage, given the condition of the current employment market.