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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Malls Aren't Dead: The Rise of the Reimagined Shopping Experience While many malls are thriving in 2024, the growth isn't universal. Let's explore the factors contributing to success in this evolving market. May 8, 2024 By Melisa Rana Commercial Real Estate News, Property Investment business tips, real estate trends 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 »