Healthcare Deserts, Retail Competition, and the Uncertain Future of Drugstores While some believe that the retail drugstore deserves a sunset, others are calling for much-needed reinvention. To project forward a bit, let’s take a look at why drugstores are battling these new pain points, and how that sector may shift in the future! November 6, 2024 By Melisa Rana Commercial Real Estate News, Property Investment, Property Maintenance building renocation, commercial real estate tenants, real estate trends, retail space, special purpose facility 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 »
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 »
Proptech in 2024: How Innovative Technologies are Changing CRE Proptech is a catch-all term referring to the cross section of new technologies with residential and commercial real estate. May 22, 2024 By Melisa Rana Property Investment, Property Maintenance, Property Management business tips, commercial real estate tenants, exterior maintenance, interior maintenance, real estate trends, safety, save money 0 0 Comment Read More »
Skybridges: “Solving” the Modern Downtown From the farms to the city, from simple dugout homes in the prairies to towering high-rise skyscrapers in bustling downtowns, there are many aspects of the modern world that would leave the architects and engineers of yesteryear amazed. April 24, 2024 By Melisa Rana Commercial Real Estate News, Property Investment, Property Maintenance apartment, commercial HVAC, commercial real estate tenants, exterior maintenance, hotel, interior maintenance, office space, real estate trends, restaurant, retail space 0 0 Comment Read More »
Single-Tenant vs. Multi-Tenant Properties: Using Your Goals to Influence Your Investments People in all roles can see success with real estate investments, but to find the best investment strategy, it’s crucial to first identify just what kind of property owner you plan on being, especially when it comes to your long-term goals. March 27, 2024 By Melisa Rana Property Investment, Property Management business tips, commercial real estate tenants 0 0 Comment Read More »
Taking Steps to Improve Your Property’s Walkability In the face of increasing urbanization where city center locations are in high demand, one property trait that's been steadily gaining attention is walkability. March 13, 2024 By Melisa Rana Property Investment, Property Maintenance, Property Management apartment, business tips, commercial landscaping, commercial real estate tenants, exterior maintenance, retail space 0 0 Comment Read More »
Bolstering Your Portfolio with Mixed-Use Properties Mixed-use properties not only provide those traditional benefits of allowing a more diverse market of renters and a more reliable portfolio staple, but many are coming to recognize the unique draw mixed-use properties can have for tenants. January 3, 2024 By Melisa Rana Property Investment, Property Management commercial real estate tenants, multi-family property, office space, real estate trends, restaurant 0 0 Comment Read More »