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6 Trends in Property Management

April 2, 2019July 9, 2024 Amy Karnesamenities, custom, inclusivity, investors, landlord, management, property management, retention, technology, trends

Let’s look at the various trends we will be keeping an eye out for in 2019, and how they can amp up your success in the new year. Retention In 2019 it will be incredibly pivotal to retain management that is long-term and consistent. This creates the capability for management to get to know the property and its tenants and provide the best possible results. With rental rates projected to plateau in 2019-2020, it will be key for management to maintain peak operating performances, mitigate vacancies and control expenses so…

Commercial Real Estate 101

4 Ways VR and AR Will Change the Construction Industry

March 20, 2019July 9, 2024 Amy KarnesAugmented Reality, commercial real estate, Construction, Virtual Reality

Both virtual reality and augmented reality have been hot topics on the lips of many throughout various industries, but what exactly do these terms mean and how do they impact the construction industry?

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Robots are Changing the Way Warehouses are Designed and Built: Here’s How

March 5, 2019July 9, 2024 Amy Karnesdistribution, energy grids, industrial, land, location, robots, space, structures, Warehouse

As robots continue to establish a presence on the warehouse floor, this will significantly impact how these warehouses are both designed and built. More automation via robots will require economies of scale, which will impact the demand for warehouse space. Here is how robots are impacting the industrial warehouse market.

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Amazon’s Impact on Grocery, and the Innovation that Follows

February 14, 2019July 9, 2024 Amy Karnesamazon, digital grocery, grocery, retail, shopping, stores, technology, whole foods

Amazon sent shockwaves throughout America and abroad when news broke of the e-commerce giant’s acquisition of Whole Foods Market. The $13.4 billion deal was the first of its kind and showed a leap of faith in from traditional shopping trends to a new, technologically advanced horizon. Amazon currently has a variety of grocery based options such as AmazonFresh, Prime Now, Prime Pantry, Subscribe and Save and of course, Whole Foods. With the implementation of these new digital grocery options, Amazon has given its Prime members, all 100 million of them,…

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January Transactions

February 7, 2019July 9, 2024 Amy Karnescommercial real estate, distribution center, industrial, land, lease, leased, office, office building, office suite, retail, sold, transactions, Warehouse

NAI Ohio Equities closed on over 25 properties in the month of January, including the sale of two professional office buildings and a number of industrial leases.

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5 Things to Consider When Selecting a Warehouse

February 5, 2019July 9, 2024 Amy Karnesbusiness, columbus, commercial real estate, distribution center, industrial, location, sales, technology, Warehouse

There are so many important factors that should be considered when searching for warehouse space. Your business will have unique warehousing needs and it can sometimes be daunting to sift through all the industrial lingo and sales pitches just to find the right space for your business. Here are five things you should consider when selecting a warehouse. How Old is the Warehouse? The secret to a quality warehouse is finding one that balances both old and new features. The ideal warehouse space will have weathered a good amount of…

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6 Must-Consider Factors When Investing in Commercial Real Estate

January 8, 2019July 9, 2024 Amy Karnescommercial real estate, CRE, for lease, for sale, industrial, investment, investments, office, property management, rental property, retail

So you’re embarking on a journey in commercial real estate investment. Commercial real estate investing can be incredibly rewarding by providing additional income, security, and longevity that are less common in other types of investments. However, whether you’re looking at an office space, industrial location, flex space, or rental property, amongst the varied other commercial real estate properties, it is important to consider a few factors prior to beginning your new journey. Financials It is pivotal to ask yourself, are my financials organized to invest? How much do you want…

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December Transactions

January 2, 2019July 9, 2024 Amy Karnesfor lease, for sale, industrial, investment, land, leased, office, office suite, retail, sold, transactions

NAI Ohio Equities closed over 20 transactions during the month of December, including our Industrial Property Team representing the lessee on a 324,000 square foot industrial property in Grove City. Congrats!

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Thinking About Investing in an Opportunity Zone? Consider This First

December 11, 2018July 9, 2024 Amy Karnescommercial real estate, investment, low-income areas, new investment, opportunity zones, real estate development, tax benefit

Opportunity Zones is a new buzzworthy concept that has investors’ interest piqued. Areas of the country that have been left behind after the Great Recession have been deemed Opportunity Zones and are now getting a refresh with private capital and development. Now that we have established what Opportunity Zones are, what makes them so attractive to investors? Investing in Opportunity Zones offers federal tax incentives for realizing the capital gains into the opportunity funds,which are used to propel business and commercial real estate development in thelow-income areas that have been…

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Trending Fitness Concepts Coming to a Neighborhood Near You

November 27, 2018July 9, 2024 Amy Karnescommercial real estate, CRE, fitness concepts, gyms, new concepts, retail, shopping center

From indoor climbing gyms to ping-pong clubs and ballet studios, there has been a big push for unique “fitness concepts” in recent years in vacant shopping centers and malls. We expect this trend to continue into 2018 and beyond with a variety of new fitness concept trends coming to a neighborhood near you. Charlotte Country Club, Fitness Center, and Resort In-One In Charlotte, unique fitness concepts aretaking over the city. One fitness concept in particular just opened at the end of last year called Life Time Athletic. The builders call…