17
Jul
2015
Leading U.S. Markets for Green Commercial Real Estate
Posted On July 17, 2015  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has No Comment

Biggest takeaways from the 2014 Green Building Adoption Index: Minneapolis is the U.S. city with the highest percentage of green commercial space at 77 percent, followed by San Francisco (67.2 percent), Chicago (62.1 percent), Houston (54.8 percent) and Atlanta (54.1 percent). Since 2005, Energy Star-labeled buildings […]

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16
Jul
2015
The Ultimate in Niche Development: Senior Living for NFL Players
Posted On July 16, 2015  By Marie Ruff  And has 1 Comment

With 10,000 Boomers turning 65 every day since January 1, 2011, senior housing has been an increasingly hot topic in the commercial real estate industry in recent years. What will the future of senior living look like, particularly for individuals requiring special care? The NFL Alumni […]

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13
Jul
2015
CoWork While Your Kids CoPlay
Posted On July 13, 2015  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has No Comment

With all of the buzz around changing demands in workspace options, coworking has become a common option for professionals in most metro areas around the world. And for Rachael Galoob-Ortega, the solution was easy. Galoob-Ortega, who also goes by the name Saphira, opened CoWork CoPlay in […]

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10
Jul
2015
Rent-a-Tool: Sharing is Sometimes Better Than Owning
Posted On July 10, 2015  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has 1 Comment

Ever borrow a hedge trimmer from a neighbor? Find yourself tripping over infrequently used tools in your garage or basement? Think there has to be a better way of having access to equipment when you need it but without the high purchase price or hassle of […]

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08
Jul
2015
Affordable Housing Challenges in Colorado
Posted On July 8, 2015  By Kathie Barstnar  And has No Comment

As many in Colorado’s real estate community know, construction defects and the laws that deal with it have long been difficult and contentious political issues. The “defects” political seesaw has rocked backed and forth for years in the General Assembly; currently, when it comes to condo […]

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06
Jul
2015
Top 10 States for LEED
Posted On July 6, 2015  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has No Comment

U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) has released its fifth-annual list of the top states for LEED, using the square footage of LEED-certified space per resident (per capita) as the benchmark. How does your state stack up? Read on and see the top 10: Rank State Projects […]

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02
Jul
2015
Apps, Data Mining and Smart Buildings: New Tools for CRE
Posted On July 2, 2015  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has No Comment

Technology is supposed to make our lives a little easier, right? Let’s be honest: sometimes it does, like apps that let us order carryout or anything-Amazon. And sometimes it’s just a hassle. First gen Apple Maps, anyone? Maria Sicola, head of research for the Americas with […]

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30
Jun
2015
Give the US Commercial Real Estate Industry the Green Light to Grow the Economy
Posted On June 30, 2015  By Thomas Bisacquino  And has No Comment

Congress is once again racing towards a cliff as they debate funding for vital transportation and infrastructure projects. News that the economy shrank during the first quarter of 2015 should be a wake-up call for Congress. If Congress fails to act by July 31, infrastructure and […]

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19
Jun
2015
Las Vegas’ Market on an Upward Trend
Posted On June 19, 2015  By Charles Van Geel  And has No Comment

As President of NAIOP Southern Nevada, I’ve seen the commercial real estate industry recover well in Southern Nevada, supported by strong financial indicators. In fact, at this point in 2015, our industry is on a solid upward trend, even if it has felt a little slow […]

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17
Jun
2015
The Debate on Energy Benchmarking of Commercial Real Estate Heats Up
Posted On June 17, 2015  By Toby Burke  And has No Comment

State and local governments are increasingly debating legislative proposals on whether to mandate that property owners report the energy use or consumption of their commercial and industrial buildings, commonly referred to as benchmarking. Washington and a number of localities have already enacted laws mandating owners of […]

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