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CRE has been inching closer to a digitally-integrated business for some time now as technology has been the biggest focus for industry pros over the past few years. Things were already moving quickly when the coronavirus crunched the timeline to near immediacy. Anyone who wasn’t ready is surely feeling the heat – but don’t think the online-pressures will subside once this pandemic blows over.  A new reliance on digital tools to conduct real estate transactions will likely keep going after COVID. Use this opportunity to establish a strong online foundation…

In truth, we never know what’s going to come our way. The future is uncertain, but that doesn’t mean we can’t make the most out of a situation once it hits. This lesson is being learned the hard way during the COVID-19 pandemic as the entire business world is simultaneously disrupted. The crisis is causing constant hiccups to happen here and there, but they’re quickly turning into big problems. Our highly interdependent world is feeling the impacts everywhere – even in the least expected places. Resultantly, it’s painstakingly clear that…

Ghost kitchens are taking over the commercial scene as they’re proving to be a strong tenant for CRE’s restaurant arena. By combining the best of communication technology and responding to contemporary consumer demands for remote access to goods, ghost kitchens may be the new favorite restaurant tenant for commercial real estate. If you’re not up to speed with the ghost kitchen trend and how it’s set to impact the commercial industry, here’s everything you need to know: What Are Ghost Kitchens? The newest foodservice module is making quite an entrance…

As if e-commerce really needed any more of a boost, online shopping is gaining the upper hand in today’s retail scene as COVID-19 impacts brick-and-mortar everything. As official stay-home ordinances and quarantine are limiting people from going out to get what they need, they’re finding it online instead. It’s not only CRE’s retail sector that’s facing the impacts of the massive e-commerce flex during COVID-19. Multifamily managers are finding themselves with a lot on their hands as they are dealing with a massive influx of tenant deliveries. Here are some…

Considering investing in commercial real estate? Commercial investments can be a great way to generate greater returns and expand your sources of income. The high possibilities for success coupled with a booming global market make commercial properties an appealing investment opportunity. On top of these benefits, the CRE market has long been regarded as one of the safest investment routes – and even more so amidst conversations of changing economic tides. Foreign investors from all around the world are choosing to pick up commercial properties for their dynamic, lasting, and…