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How redefining your role around clients could be the future of CRE
  Apearing on the Broker List.This post originally appeared on Buildout’s Blog and is republished with permission. Buildout CRO Kris Krisco worked with the rest of our leadership team for months on transitioning his role from Chief Revenue Officer to Chief Customer Officer. We interviewed him about the...
Warwick Hotel Building Slated For $60 Million Redevelopment
Apearing on Canal Street Beat. The former Warwick Hotel, an abandoned building at Duncan Plaza across from City Hall, is slated for a $60 million redevelopment by the New Orleans Redevelopment Fund. The New Orleans Redevelopment Fund purchased the 130,000-square-foot building in June.The former hotel was built in...
What Does the Fed’s Interest Rate Cut Mean for the CRE Industry?
Apearing on The National Real Estate Investor. The quarter percentage point cut won’t have a significant impact on the commercial real estate industry, industry sources say.   he Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point on Wednesday to insure the U.S. economy against downside risks...
10 Commercial Leasing Tips for Tenants
Apearing on the Re-Optmizer. While the art of negotiation means making compromises, you want to ensure that you walk away with a commercial lease that isn’t all in your landlord’s favor. To ensure that you’re getting the best deal when leasing commercial real estate, follow these 10 tips:   1....
5 REASONS TO HIRE A TENANT REPRESENTATIVE
Apearing on The Broker List. This post originally appeared on Tenant Rep LA’s Blog and is republished with permission.   One of the first questions I get from a client prospect is“how much do you charge?” I explain that my brokerage doesn’t charge the clientanything…we participate in the commission...
Tech Continues to Make Silicon Valley a Top Commercial Growth Market
Apearing on The World Property Journal. According to new research by commercial real estate consultant Cushman & Wakefield, tech activity is still driving Silicon Valley’s commercial property markets, as the region remains one of the top U.S. markets in 2019.   Research and Development Market Silicon...
Reasons a Tenant Rep Can Help Optimize Your Commercial Real Estate
  Apearing on the Re-Optmizer. You wouldn’t dream of trying to make a complex legal decision without the advice of a lawyer or to handle a complicated tax situation without the guidance of an accountant. Much like financial and legal matters, commercial real estate rental decisions can be difficult and require...
Starbucks Going In at New Magazine & State Project
  Apearing on Canal Street Beat. The new 7,500 square foot retail development set for the corner of State and Magazine Streets has long been rumored to include a Starbucks.   Based on new filings with the city, it looks like a Starbucks will occupy the end cap space. A new filing made on July 12 states “Tenant...
Best Practices for Capturing Leads Through Your Website
Apearing on The Broker List. Websites are one of the best marketing tools out there and they provide many benefits. One of those benefits is lead generation. In this blog post, you will learn some of the best practices for capturing leads through your website.   1. Call-to-Action Buttons Having call-to-action...
U. S. Mortgage Rates Stabilize in Early July
  Apearing on The World Property Journal. According to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, U.S. mortgage rates stabilized in early July 2019, after trading within a narrow range over the last month.   Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist, says, “We’re seeing a tug of...