Author: naimartens

Multifamily managers are always looking to attract the right tenants. While all the mainstream attention is focusing on Millennials, it’s time to look towards another generation – Baby Boomers. Born between 1946 and 1964, this generation is expected to dominate the multifamily market. Studies predict that 2020 will see a wave of over 5 million Boomers renting homes within the multifamily sector. With stakes this high, multifamily managers need to start preparing. Here are the top 5 features that Baby Boomers are looking for in CRE’s multifamily market. Comfortable Amenities…

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The daily life of a real estate agent is busy, and that’s an understatement. Luckily, there is a huge collection of helpful apps and tech resources agents can use to get more done in less time. These productivity tools are key to enhancing productivity, maximizing capacity, and making your workload more manageable. Check out these 6 apps that are helping to streamline workflows – keeping agents happy, healthy, and on their A game. Folio Since networking is a key aspect of an agent’s job description, emails come flying in constantly.…

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As a small business looking to make its mark on the world, starting out is never easy. Up and coming businesses face all sorts of issues and setbacks – sometimes it even feels like the turbulence will never end. These complications stand as rites of passage for all growing businesses, and the silver lining of success always remains in sight. When everything else comes with its own set of dilemmas, there’s one thing that can be easy. Yes, we said it – easy. Finding a home for your developing business…

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We all know how great coworking is. It makes remote working easier than ever, it offers team members flexibility that’s never been seen before, it’s convenient and builds community – the positives seem to be endless. The boasted benefits of this unprecedented business model have acted as a fuel, igniting the explosion of the number of coworking spaces around the globe – going from 20 to 20,000 in just over two decades. As the trend of coworking continues to dominate the workforce, it becomes necessary to question the effectiveness of…

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Move over, Silicon Valley – there are some new players in the game. The tech industry’s steady growth rate is causing tech hubs to sprout up all over the country. It isn’t just centered around big cities or coastal oases,  it’s everywhere. In fact, the expanding tech industry is responsible for leasing a large portion of the country’s office spaces. This is huge, not only for tech giants but also for investors. Commercial investors need to keep up with the latest tech trends in order to find the best assets,…

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CRE’s industrial sector has seen massive waves of growth within the past few years. Investors from all around the globe simply can’t get enough domestic industrial properties, and expanding online retailers are eagerly compiling huge portfolios of warehouse spaces in order to better meet consumer demands. With all these factors fueling the unprecedented demand for industrial properties, this CRE sector is also undergoing another kind of transformation – design. The days of big, grey and boring warehouses are gone. The industrial properties being developed today are having to step up…

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From the moment this new year began, commercial real estate has seen a massive wave of interest coming from investors. Eager parties from all around the globe have been honing in on the US’s collection of commercial assets, viewing them as safeguards against any possible external fluctuations. The latest investment trends can be observed through the ebbs and flows of the commercial market. Some sectors are more popular than others, but there are currently 3 hot areas that investors can’t seem to keep their hands off of. Let’s explore these…

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It’s 2019 and experience is everything. The focus on experience has been steadily growing, and it’s become a full-blown obsession in nearly every major industry. CRE is no stranger to the concept of created experiences, and some sectors are totally dominating the game. Let’s look at how these 4 rockstar CRE industries are utilizing created experiences to stay current and attract business. Retail Out of all of CRE’s sectors, the most avid participant in the wave of experience is retail. Due to the ever-changing market and the new age of…

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By now, you’ve seen the headlines warning about the looming retail apocalypse. Vacancies are plaguing shopping centers, big-name brands are shutting down stores, and online shopping is in higher demand than ever before. To some, it seems like brick and mortar stores will soon become a thing of the past. However, a closer look reveals that physical shopping is far from dead – it’s transforming. 2018 saw retail restabilize itself, and it became clear that these dramatic changes are only symptoms of a greater industry-wide transition. Regardless of the recent…

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Over the past few months, many states have implemented new rent control policies. Rent control laws work to regulate how much landlords can charge for rent, and also how much rent can be raised within a certain period of time. These laws are designated by individual cities and their goal is to help ensure that housing remains an affordable commodity. As a landlord, it’s imperative to remain informed on all the ins and outs of local rent control policies. Besides pricing concerns, these laws also outline the responsibilities expected of…

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