Author: naimartens

As the pace of innovation races towards never before seen speeds, many industries are being forced to undergo massive changes. The impact of contemporary tech trends have played a huge role in shaping CRE – and the metamorphosis is only just beginning. The industrial sector is one of the areas most affected by big data and tech growth. While these groundbreaking tools help to streamline workflows and increase efficiency, they also come along with their own set of challenges. Let’s analyze these 3 key ways that technology is transforming the…

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For years, the owners of shopping malls and shopping centers have been citing Amazon as the virtual giant that has destroyed their business. Now, however, many of these same retailers are shifting their views and beginning to see Amazon in a new light — as a potential savior to their vacancy woes. In a move that suggests more strategic timing than sheer luck, the online behemoth is beginning to ramp up their physical presence via brick and mortar retail stores, just as some of the oldest and most established names…

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Life science is not just that high school class you took in 10th grade. In fact, it is a flourishing industry and it has caught the attention of many prominent and budding CRE investors recently. The life and bio science industry has been steadily surging for some time now due to increased knowledge, funding and research in the scientific and medical fields. In fact, studies show 79% of adults say “science has made life easier for most people and a majority is positive about science’s impact on the quality of…

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The industrial market has long been a favorite amongst CRE investors and occupiers for a variety of reasons. In the United States, there is normally a need for industrial properties at any given time. This makes the industrial sector especially hot for future real estate endeavors due to its resilience. By using NAI Global’s expert local research, along with the input of their region-specific team members — which produces intelligence that conveys future predictions in quarterly reports — we have put together a list of 5 hot industrial real estate…

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Thinking about leasing commercial office space? The convenience of an office space can bring newfound credibility to you and your brand. However, there are some things you would want to ensure you consider prior to signing a lease. Let’s take a look at 5 considerations you will want to make before leasing that new office space, and why these things are important to consider. 1. The Cost This one may seem painfully obvious, but don’t skip over it just yet. The cost of your new office is more than just…

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They say the early bird catches the worm. In this case, the early bird is Twitter. The following list is comprised of 14 CRE technology companies, in no particular order. Check them out and make sure you are following them on Twitter for a variety of interesting, informative and innovative tweets. 1. REIS Inc @REIS_CRE REIS touts themselves as the “leading provider of unbiased CRE market data and analytics.” They provide comprehensive data on multiple sectors and topics for always interesting updates daily. 2. Urban Land Institute @UrbanLandInst With more…

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Real estate has always been one of the more traditional fields; one that has often been minimally changed by evolving technology and heavily reliant on human interaction. However, in the last 5 years or so, technology has seemed to seep into every profession, including real estate. This has mainly been a positive advancement—allowing brokers to reach more potential clients, be more efficient in closing deals, and allowing paperwork and contracts to be virtually delivered, signed and cataloged. This all sounds amazing, but many are concerned that technology will eventually replace…

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The United States has seen a major shift in health and fitness trends in the past few years. It may be due to the influx, and subsequent increase, of the average American’s social media viewing habits. Studies show that many people have begun to compare themselves to others due to the constant exposure to peers on social media. In some cases this has hurt some people’s self-esteem, however, for others, it has been found to be a motivational factor and correlated with a positive attitude toward exercise, health and fitness.…

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As interest rates continue to climb, many are curious about what kind of negative effect it will have on the commercial real estate market. Will the climbing interest rate cause CRE transactions to yield less return? How will property values and investment performances fare? Investors are beginning to fear that higher interest rates will result in capitalization rates to rise and property values to decrease, producing lower returns. Let’s take a look at how rising interest rates will really affect commercial real estate. How Will Higher Rates Impact Returns? Rising…

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The biggest challenge the industrial sector faces today is retaining employees. If offices are decked out with extravagant amenities and high-end technology, why aren’t warehouses designed with the same type of look in mind? The bottom line is amenities make people want to come to work. For distribution and warehouse centers, it is often difficult to match the appeal of an amenity-rich office building, but here are a few ways industrial buildings can level up. Appearance Matters The overall environment of a warehouse can be quite gloomy. This is why…

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