Stuck in a dead-end job and ready for a fresh start? ‘Tis the season to begin planning for big changes in the year ahead. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment in property management will grow 8% through 2024. If property management is something you’ve always dreamed of, now could be the time to… Read more »

Have you heard of Small Business Saturday? First celebrated in Massachusetts in 2010, Small Business Saturday quickly took the retail world by storm. The following year, Congress passed a unanimous resolution to support the date. And we don’t have to tell you how unusual that is! Small Business Saturday is now celebrated every year on… Read more »

Commercial Real Estate Insights The economy is improving, as are some sectors of commercial real estate. Although we are seeing improvements, it remains uneven across property types and geographic markets. The multifamily, industrial, and retail property markets are coming back strongly. The recovery has not been as robust in the office and hotel property markets,… Read more »

They say there are no secrets to success. But if you ask us, there are plenty of measures you can take to give your business as much leverage as possible. And the first place to direct your attention is the work environment: your office. By now, you should have determined how much space your business… Read more »

There are as many strategies for real estate investing as there are real estate investors. Most property owners are of the “one and done” variety—they have a home of their own, and they’re happy with that. But others, once they get a taste for it, require more.  Multi-family real estate is a great way to… Read more »

There are always a lot of factors to consider when you manage commercial real estate. Are you charging the best rate? Can you manage all your upcoming maintenance? How much additional professional help do you need? But having all the right pieces in place means nothing if you can’t find the right commercial tenants who… Read more »

Guest Post by Paul Ryan  A penny saved is a penny earned, but a penny invested can turn into dollars down the road. Buying an investment property can be a solid way to make money and diversify your portfolio. It also comes with some costly downsides. Here are some factors to consider before you decide… Read more »

Commercial Real Estate Forecast The commercial real estate industry is, as a whole, continuing on an upward trajectory. Ongoing focus on vaccinations as consumers turn toward travel and in-person interactions is aiding the industry’s recovery. However, some sectors are recovering more quickly than others. The industrial and multifamily sectors are burgeoning, while the hospitality and… Read more »

With few exceptions, the most important thing you have to decide about opening a retail storefront is where to put it. Making the right choice up front will help prevent a cascade of issues later on, from low foot traffic to ability to expand. Plus, your location helps define the identity and philosophy of your… Read more »

There’s office space. Fairly straight forward. There’s retail space. Yep, that makes sense. But then there’s “industrial space.” If you need a great commercial space for your business, and you don’t think office or retail fits the bill, you probably need an industrial space. But what, exactly, does that entail? Will you just be stuck… Read more »