The second-busiest port in the nation is actively preparing for the future of cargo movement around the world. At the I.CON: Trends and Forecasts conference this week in Long Beach, California, an on-boat tour of the Port of Long Beach provided an inside look at the […]
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For many years, my real estate clients engaged in transactions throughout the country complained that they had greater challenges completing transactions in Ohio than in other state. I represented many clients in prolonged litigation in Ohio over seemingly minor title issues. When I served as president of the […]
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The very first post on this blog explored what part of the country the growing millennial generation was calling home. The nation has experienced much change since that first post on the Market Share blog in September 2014, but that Arlington, Virginia, is ranked as one […]
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Suburban shopping centers have been trending down for some time now. Across most markets, infill development continues to build as city centers become denser. These two CRE developers have exasperated all of the potential options for repurposing this piece of real estate until one goes all […]
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Biometrics and facial recognition are surging in usage and streamlining the way people access everything from buildings to bank accounts to, now, checking your suitcase at the airport. Delta airlines just announced that it is greenlighting facial recognition technologies at self-service bag drops at Minneapolis-St. Paul […]
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A decade after the real estate hiring peak of 2007, commercial real estate jobs have returned to their previous pace, fueled by small companies and secondary markets increasingly searching for real estate talent. Real estate companies posting single job opportunities – indicative of smaller, more entrepreneurial […]
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Communication is key in commercial real estate. But successful communication requires being on the same page so each person can understand what the terms being used mean. If two parties don’t agree what a term means, it’s more difficult to negotiate and carry out a transaction. […]
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What would shopping look like if you could walk into a store, grab what you need, and just go? No lines, no registers. Retail titan Amazon is bringing this concept to reality with its new “Just Walk Out” technology that uses your smart device as a […]
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Winston Churchill once said, “You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks.” The advice to remain focused on the ultimate goal and avoid becoming distracted is certainly one many Republicans in Washington wish President Donald Trump would […]
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Demand for industrial space across the U.S. is booming. In fact, the vacancy rate in industrial buildings dropped to 5.3 percent in the first quarter of 2017 — the lowest rate in 17 years. The active market is evidence that a shift in consumer shopping patterns […]
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