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The demand for warehouse space is at an all-time high. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, over 2,000 warehouses have been added to the market since 2008. And, the total number of warehouses and storage spaces in the U.S. has almost reached 20,000 establishments.
According to the U.S. Green Building Council, “green building is the practice of designing, constructing and operating buildings to maximize occupant health and productivity, use fewer resources, reduce waste and negative environmental impacts, and decrease life-cycle costs.”
The 24/7 sushi bar at Google, nap rooms at Huffington Post, and cold brew coffee on tap at a local startup company — these features are becoming more and more common in workplaces around the world. Not only are these amenities on trend, but they also aim to increase employee satisfaction and creativity.
You’ve likely read about, heard about, or encountered the word — PropTech. These days, PropTech is one of the biggest buzzwords in commercial real estate. But how much do you actually know about PropTech? In this article, we’ll dive into PropTech and the relevant information about the term.
Driverless cars are everywhere. Now, the autonomous car trend is spreading across the world. So, we need to prepare for the changes that these vehicles could cause. Whether on the road or in your home, driverless cars will begin to affect your day-to-day life.
Today’s consumers want to ensure that their purchase makes a difference. Buying from a main street shop offers a connection to local business owners and artisans and gives consumers a real sense of their impact on their community.
In today’s business climate, accurate and relevant information is crucial for commercial real estate investing success. You could be in real trouble if you don’t know the local market. Despite this fact, commercial real estate is a sector favorite among investors, with its relatively strong returns with only minimal to moderate risk.
Regarding the new boomtowns… are secondary cities the new black? Before you write the idea off, hear us out. As more traditional, “mainstream” cities in the United States become saturated, commercial real estate investors are shifting their eyes and focusing more on cities outside this top tier.
The Coldwell Banker Commercial brand is pleased to welcome Dan Spiegel as its managing director. In his role, Dan will be responsible for implementing strategy for the business, running daily operations and growing the Coldwell Banker Commercial network.
Given the state of today’s climate, we, as commercial real estate professionals, are at the forefront of climate change risk brought on by greenhouse gas emissions. As such, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to reduce the impact of our properties — and help out of clients, in the process.