5 Things to Know About Opportunity Zones Right Now
The coronavirus pandemic has undoubtedly shaken up every market in the country. While all eyes are on Class A cities to see how the very best in the game are faring during these times,...
Author: Martens Companies
7 Trends in Industrial Architecture Design to Watch
Commercial real estate’s industrial sphere has been a winner in the business for years now. Often called the ‘golden child’ of commercial real estate, industrial spaces seem to thrive even when everything else is...
3 Reasons Student Housing has Proved Resilient
Despite all odds, commercial real estate’s student housing sector is faring quite well in these difficult times. As a result of the pandemic, schools and colleges all over the country canceled in-person classes and...
Uber is Buying Postmates and More from the Food Delivery Space
In 2020, food delivery services are thriving. The demand for outsourced meal delivery solutions surged as the coronavirus pandemic shut down indoor dining while stay-at-home orders urged people to opt for to-your-door delivery services....
Is Housing the Next Play for Vacant Malls?
Long live the American mall. These dreamy retail hubs were once bustling scenes of activity, fun, and commerce. If you needed to shop, you went to the nearest mall. There was no question, no...
Here’s Why We’re Watching the Self Storage Space
The self-storage sector has immense promise for commercial real estate. These spaces are resilient, in high demand, and fit seamlessly into the needs of contemporary society. As people become more transient and hold off...
4 Ways Solar Power Has Impacted CRE
As the commercial real estate industry strives for a greener future, solar power is making a big impact on the industry’s physical spaces. Environmental concerns have been focused around the commercial arena for years...
3 Trends in Transit-Oriented Developments
Right before the pandemic dominated nearly all CRE headlines, transit-oriented developments were a trending topic within the industry. Transit-oriented development projects are renowned for their positive impacts on strengthening cities and communities. These innovative...
3 Positives in the Retail Space that Could Stick Around
For months now, retail headlines have been filled with scary stories about how the pandemic is threatening the shopping industry as we know it. Yes, it’s true that the pandemic is putting retail through...
Will Your Building Be Net Zero?
Right now, net-zero construction is in the spotlight of the press. To meet the updated eco-conscious business plans introduced at the beginning of 2020, many companies have committed to a net-zero model. June 5th...
