Haunted Places Series: The Driskill Hotel Each year as we head towards Halloween, we like to take some time to learn about some of the most iconic locations across North America, particularly those with a spooky story to tell. This year, we decided to take a look at what was once called the finest hotel south of St. Louis, located in a place the locals proudly claim to be one of the most haunted cities in America. October 23, 2024 By Melisa Rana General hotel, just for fun 0 0 Comment Read More »
Getting the Most Out of Your Flat Roof With all of that said, there are a few features common to commercial buildings that are a rarity in the residential sector - features that have their own benefits and their own drawbacks. Today, let’s discuss one of those features that are nearly ubiquitous on commercial properties. That feature? Flat roofs. October 9, 2024 By Melisa Rana Property Maintenance, Property Management commercial HVAC, exterior maintenance, safety, save money 0 0 Comment Read More »
Managing the Purr-fect Workplace: Should You Allow Pets In the Office? Unleash the Benefits! To better understand this new trend, and what property owners should keep in mind if they want to explore becoming “pet-friendly,” let’s take a closer look! September 25, 2024 By Melisa Rana Property Management cleaning, commercial landscaping, commercial real estate tenants, office space 0 0 Comment Read More »
Striking Storefronts: How to Upgrade Your Brick-and-Mortar’s Front Door If your storefront needs a little attention, here are some thoughts on how to start your revamp. September 11, 2024 By Melisa Rana Property Investment, Property Maintenance, Property Management cleaning, commercial real estate tenants, exterior maintenance, restaurant, retail space 0 0 Comment Read More »
How Do Election Years Affect CRE? For those who work in the real estate industry or anything tangential to commercial real estate, you’re certainly aware of the ominous reputation associated with election years. According to prevailing belief, election years wreak havoc on investments–projects can stall as uncertainty muddies the waters until the market finally comes up for air post-election. August 28, 2024 By Melisa Rana Commercial Real Estate News, Property Investment business tips, real estate trends 0 0 Comment Read More »
How Much Does a Commercial Property Inspection Cost? Just as commercial properties serve a wide variety of purposes and come in all shapes and sizes, commercial inspectors know that they have an equally wide variety of inspection needs. While this might make the cost of a commercial inspection tougher to predict in advance, a commercial inspector who factors in all of the unique qualities of the property in their proposal is more likely to deliver a product worth the cost! August 14, 2024 By Melisa Rana Commercial Inspection, Property Investment, Property Maintenance apartment, commercial electrical, commercial HVAC, commercial plumbing, hotel, multi-family property, warehouse 0 0 Comment Read More »
Zoning Laws and How to Work with Them Spectators to this discussion may find themselves wondering if these zoning laws are such a hindrance, why were they put in place originally? And if some zoning laws are only a thorn in the sides of developers, investors, and the average renter, how have they lasted this long? Let’s discuss! July 31, 2024 By Melisa Rana Commercial Real Estate News, Property Investment apartment, building renovation, commercial real estate tenants, multi-family property, real estate trends, safety 0 0 Comment Read More »
Building Community: How to Plan Events at Multifamily Properties Not only does community event planning show that you as a property staff care about your tenants, a happier community leads to a higher retention rate and more tenant referrals (lower vacancies). If you’re interested in planning your first event on your property, or you’d like inspiration for your next occasion, here are a few thoughts to help you get started! July 17, 2024 By Melisa Rana Property Management commercial real estate tenants, just for fun, multi-family property 0 0 Comment Read More »
EIFS Stucco Systems: A Cause for Concern? EIFS synthetic stucco is one type of siding that has become increasingly common for commercial properties, but property owners who have investigated this exterior wall system may have encountered some alarming stories. So, what's the deal? July 3, 2024 By Melisa Rana Commercial Inspection, Property Investment, Property Maintenance exterior maintenance, safety, save money 0 0 Comment Read More »
Zero-Energy Buildings: Designing for a More Sustainable Tomorrow To get a sneak peek on the impact of this announcement, let’s take a look at what zero-energy buildings are, and how they differ from what we see today. June 19, 2024 By Melisa Rana Commercial Real Estate News, Property Investment, Property Maintenance building renovation, commercial electrical, commercial HVAC, real estate trends, save money 0 0 Comment Read More »