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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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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