Sustainability in the real estate sector affects a large amount of companies. Sustainability is often referred to in residential real estate, with topics such as rain water harvesting, energy alternatives and recycling surfacing, but commercial real estate value can also be enhanced with sustainability efforts. Here’s how CRE developers are taking sustainability into account. From renewable energy production to green roofs, sustainability is an integral part of commercial real estate development. Tenants, investors and cities are encouraging developers to create more environmentally sound and energy efficient projects. Developers like Prologis…

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NAI Martens is pleased to present the Q3 Derby Retail Snapshot report. Click here to view the report About NAI Martens   NAI Martens is the largest full-service commercial real estate firm in Kansas. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Wichita, NAI Martens provides a vast array of commercial real estate services throughout south-central Kansas and Topeka. NAI Martens is led by CEO Steve Martens, CCIM, CPM, SIOR and President Tom Johnson, CRE – two industry veterans with 80 years of combined commercial real estate experience. Commercial real estate services…

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NAI Martens’ Drew Gannon, Research & GIS Specialist, completed his 3rd Quarter 2017 update for the Derby Retail Market. Take a look at the report to learn about Derby’s latest projects, both recently completed and underway. Click Here to view or download the Q3 Derby Retail Snapshot

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Wichita Real Estate News This week’s top Wichita real estate news Ridge Road building sells; Profit Builders and Simpson Construction to move there Michelle Becker was looking for new space for her Profit Builders when she also wound up with a couple of investment partners in Anne and Bob Simpson of Simpson Construction…Wichita Eagle NAI Martens report: Market for office space continues to lag Due in part to the increasing popularity of the “out-of-office workplace,” the market for office space in Wichita continues to be stagnant…Wichita Business Journal    More Wichita Real Estate News Landlords sue to evict Wichita’s…

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Now available to view and download is the 2018 Forecast for Wichita put together by our team here at NAI Martens. Take a look inside to see trends and predictions for the office, retail, industrial and investment submarkets. CLICK HERE to view this year’s forecast, or visit our News & Research page at www.naimartens.com to view our other publications. About NAI Martens NAI Martens is the largest full-service commercial real estate firm in Kansas. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Wichita, NAI Martens provides a vast array of commercial real…

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Over the course of the next few years, nearly 30% of all American malls are expected to close their doors and focus more heavily on online sales. It’s no big surprise that with the rise of offline to online shopping increasing at a fast pace, retailers are focusing their efforts on e-commerce business rather than the physical shopping experience. What’s to come of these empty shopping malls? New space for warehouses to launch e-commerce facilities. More shopping center and mall spaces are being repurposed for industrial distribution as e-commerce begins…

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Don’t expect landlords to rent out their commercial space to the first tenant who puts in an offer. In many cases, landlords have a lot of variables they consider when deciding to accept an offer to lease. This can include things such as background checks, reviewing tax returns, credit reports and references or even just connecting personally with a tenant. Here are five ways to vet a potential real estate tenant. Check Finances One of the first things commercial landlords are going to look at when a company submits an…

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It’s been a pretty exciting 3rd quarter for The Greater Wichita Partnership; created in 2015 to develop a unique, holistic approach to community growth. GWP continues to excel at its mission of growing primary jobs, empowering local entrepreneurs, developing the workforce of tomorrow, recruiting and retaining talent, improving perceptions and strengthening our urban core. Here are some highlights of 3rd quarter successes.

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Wichita Real Estate News This week’s top Wichita real estate news KC developer plans 1Q 2018 start for Delano project A Kansas City development group is honing its plans for a $40 million mixed-use development in the Delano District. Mike McKeen, president, and principal of EPC Real Estate LLC, says the company is finalizing its plans for a mixed-use development for two Delano sites generally located between Douglas and Second Street along McLean…Wichita Business Journal Property across from Intrust Bank Arena to be redeveloped For Bruce Rowley, part of the appeal of…

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Smart technology and the Internet of Things continue to make waves in the commercial real estate industry. For the multifamily specifically, smart sensor tech will change the way residents live and will enhance their way of life by offering new benefits. For other sectors such as retail, the sensor technology can help determine traffic flow. These are just a few of the reasons smart sensor tech is set to become a leading amenity in CRE. Smart Sensor Tech Tracks Vital Info With smart tech sensor technology, property managers of multifamily…

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