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Fred Schmidt, president & chief operating officer of Coldwell Banker Commercial Affiliates, has been named to Real Estate Forum’s list of the “Best Bosses in the Business” among the commercial real estate industry’s best leaders.
Sam Zell recently stated: “The real estate cycle is nearing its end” (Pensions & Investments, May 1, 2017). We must admit that Sam had great timing when he sold his Equity Office REIT to Blackstone in 2007 which was the peak of the last cycle.
With cities and urban areas attracting more people and an increasing population in primary towns and secondary cities, the population in these areas is also creating a highly skilled employee pool for potential employers.
It should be no secret that foreign investment has been a large source of overall investments in the American commercial real estate market. This can be a testament to the strength and favorable returns that can be found in the U.S. market.
Uber has exploded and become a ubiquitous transportation service in almost every metropolis and throughout the country. The company utilizes the sharing economy by allowing any individual to sign up and use their own vehicle, like a taxi. Other industries are starting to utilize the sharing economy as well.
Going green is more than just a trend now but what options there are to go green has seen incredible changes throughout the last few years. While small changes can help your lifestyle to be greener there are large changes as well that can be made not only by individuals in their lives but also large companies and developers.
Typically, warehouses are expansive one-level buildings surrounded by other warehouses. With different factors having an impact on the logistics industry, one exciting thing to look at from a commercial real estate perspective is the warehouses that are going vertical.
The task of selling or leasing a commercial property for the highest price can be challenging, to say the least. Even in a hot market, it’s essential to use the latest strategies and techniques to keep your client happy and to gain recognition in an often-saturated market.
The name 18-hour city derives from the idea that these cities are not operational 24 hours a day like larger cities such as New York City and Los Angeles. The rise in popularity among these cities is due to multiple factors, all of which can benefit investors as well as residents.
Electric vehicles are becoming more prevalent as Tesla and other car manufacturers continue to change the auto industry. Another industry that has this impact is the commercial real estate industry, as owners of these vehicles need places to plug in instead of stopping at gas stations to fuel up.