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2 Reasons Why Information Technology is Changing CRE Leasing/Sales

The commercial real estate business is not what it used to be. Today, the modern CRE industry is being shaped by advances in cutting-edge technologies. While nearly all of today’s top tech innovations are making their way into the commercial real estate module, information technology is making the biggest impact. Information technology is changing the way that business gets done. It’s transforming the entire leasing and sales process and therefore the entire commercial real estate business altogether. Here’s what you need to know about information technology and why it’s having…

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5 Interesting Ways to Add Value to Your Multifamily Buildings

Looking to boost the value of your multifamily properties? There is no better time to do so than the new year! 2020 has ushered in plenty of opportunities for multifamily owners and developers to up their commercial real estate game. If you’re looking for expert strategies to help expand your portfolios, attract strong tenants, and increase the profitability of your assets; you need to start with the physical buildings, themselves. Here are 5 expert tips and tricks that will add value to your multifamily properties in 2020 and beyond. Clean…

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12 Things to Know About the Federal Reserve

This article originally appeared on the Federal Reserve of Kansas City’s website, we thought it did a great job of explaining the Federal Reserve System and wanted to share it with you! Numbers surround the Federal Reserve System. When trying to learn about the structure, purpose and functions of the U.S. central bank, the numbers can seem overwhelming. The Federal Reserve System includes 12 regional Reserve Banks located in districts throughout the United States. Each of the numbers 1-12 can help represent an important facet of the U.S. central banking…

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5 Surprising Resident Amenity Trends to Watch in 2020

As we continue 2020, commercial real estate professionals need to start gearing up for the emerging trends that are reshaping the industry. When it comes to the multifamily arena, these popular amenity trends are at the top of residents’ most-wanted lists. Here are the top trends based on the 2020 Apartment Resident Preference Report conducted by NMHC and Kingsley Associates. Smart-powered Voice Assistance According to the report’s data, digital voice assistants are highly coveted by the tenants of tomorrow. More than 40% of respondents say they’d be interested in living…

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4 Coworking Trends Catering to the Mobile Workforce in 2020

The global professional infrastructure is not what it used to be. The once rigid, stuck-in-the-old ways workplace scene has undergone immense changes in the past few years, transforming into something completely new. The contemporary office scene is more flexible than ever as it’s adapting to meet the needs of the evolving workforce. Thanks to advances in communication and transportation, business professionals are spending more time outside of the office and taking their work elsewhere. The mobile workforce is bigger than ever, and 2020’s numbers are going to expand even further.…

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These 5 Millennial Trends are Impacting Multifamily

As more and more Millennials are coming of age, they’re dominating CRE’s multifamily industry – and making some changes while they’re at it. But, this isn’t anything new. Millennials have been shaking up contemporary business for the past few years. Those born between 1981 and 1996 have been at the frontline of everyone’s conversations as industries fight to win their hearts. When it comes to commercial real estate, multifamily is taking a new shape with these 5 trends inspired by Millennials. Here’s how the sector is delivering what Millennials want:…

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Trends to Watch: The Marriage of Shared Office and Hotel Space

There’s a new marriage that’s taking the CRE business by storm ⁠— and it’s between two unlikely sectors. As the world around us continues to change at never before seen rates, industries need to adapt to stay current. Offices and hotel spaces are coming together to create one united solution for the challenges that both industries are facing today. Let’s take a deeper look at how the office and hotel scenes are melding, why it works, and emerging trends to keep an eye on. The Evolving Era of Business Offices…

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Martens Appraisal completes restaurant appraisal in Wichita, Kansas

Josh Adamson with Martens Appraisal recently completed a restaurant appraisal in Wichita, Kansas. The report was prepared for traditional lending. A recent report by the National Restaurant Association projected 2019 restaurant sales in the amount of $863 billion dollars in 2019 and equal 4 percent of the U.S. gross domestic product. With all that demand it’s no wonder that Martens Appraisal completes many restaurant appraisals in Wichita, Kansas each year. A restaurant appraisal in Wichita, Kansas involves assessing its physical assets such as the building, land, and in some cases,…

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TMC Adds New Director of HR

The Martens Companies is excited to announce the hiring of Vanessa Bazil as the companies’ new Director of Human Resources. Bazil joined the company in late December after more than seven years working at the Hyatt Regency Wichita. Her years of experience and unique hospitality expertise made her a great fit for TMC, which provides a wide range of commercial real estate services including brokerage, appraisal and hospitality. In addition to her current position, Bazil is an Adjunct Teacher at Butler Community College for the Hospitality Management program. “We are…

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Should CRE Transactions Be Easier?

Technology has the potential to streamline our entire lives. Today’s tech can lend a hand in solving our problems, handling everything from day-to-day tasks or complex issues. When such vast possibilities are available to us, society must decide when to draw the line. When does employing automation become too much? When does something become too easy? This crossroads is where commercial real estate currently stands. Should the commercial real estate transaction process be made easier? As with any business, there are pros and cons to changing up the flow. This…

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