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Why Creative Spaces are on the Rise
The 24/7 sushi bar at Google, nap rooms at Huffington Post, and cold brew coffee on tap at a local startup company — these features are becoming more and more common in workplaces around the world. Not only are these amenities on-trend, but they also aim to increase employee satisfaction and creativity.
Micro-Breweries Quench a Thirst Across the U.S.
As the summer sun starts to heat up the country, Americans have many ways to quench their thirst from sodas to designer waters. While beer sales have fallen from 2009 levels, the number of craft breweries has exploded.
Vinyl Record Store Gets A New Location
Have you been to Spoonful Records?
Do You Really Understand PropTech?
It’s likely that you’ve read about, heard about, or encountered the word — PropTech. These days, PropTech is one of the biggest buzzwords in commercial real estate. But, how much do you actually know about PropTech? In this article, we’re going to dive into what PropTech really is, along with the relevant information about the term.
Are Driverless Cars Still Set to Impact CRE?
Driverless cars are everywhere. Now, the autonomous car trend is spreading across the world. So, we need to prepare for changes that these vehicles could cause. Whether on the road or in your home, driverless cars will begin to affect your day-to-day life.
Will Online Ordering Be the End of Main Street Retail?
Expansion of Main Street Retail Through Digitalization Main Street communities are increasingly leveraging their brick-and-mortar shopping to create a sense of place. It’s all about the unique competitive advantage that smaller stores have in their ability to tap into the meaningful in-person experience. Today’s...
Magnificent Mile to Main Street
Everyone’s heard the buzz about the death of traditional brick and mortar and the rise of experiential retail. U.S. retail vacancies were at 10.2% at the end of 2018, a marginal increase from 10.0% a year earlier, according to a report from Reis. Current market trends have challenged retail owners and investors with... 
Coldwell Banker Commercial Announces 2018 Top Award Winners
Ruth Fallert, Director of Office Operations for Coldwell Banker Commercial Aspire Realty Services named Office Contributor of the Year.
Will Foreign Investment in US CRE Continue in 2019?
Foreign investments of commercial real estate in the United States was a big trend in past years. However, with a new, uncertain and evolving political climate, many are curious if the momentum will remain strong. Though some have suggested fears surrounding impending trade wars and increased importance on the protection of American assets remaining American, The United States remains the largest receiver of Foreign Direct Investments.
5 Ways Last-Mile Logistics Can Still Improve in 2019
As the holiday season makes a swift exit, many can relish in relaxation. It has become increasingly stressful to holiday shop; especially for last-minute gifts, as e-commerce and online retail has transformed the way we shop during the holidays as well as all year round. The hope that your package will get you to on...