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Companies Focused on Cities with Skilled Workers

Posted by Kerry Seriani on August 24, 2017 in  uncategorized
With cities and urban areas attracting more people and an increasing population not only in primary cities but also in secondary cities, the population in these areas is also creating a highly skilled employee pool for potential employers. Due to this some companies are either expanding and putting new offices in these cities or they are moving their company to these cities to benefit from the pool of skilled workers. This is quite the contrast from years ago when many companies were moving away from the city ... read more

Opportunity in Second-Tier Malls is Noted

Posted by Kerry Seriani on August 28, 2017 in  uncategorized
A recent Wall Street Journal article profiled the increased interest that second-tier malls are seeing from investors. Described in the article are a diverse group of investors who are making big bets on beaten-down shopping centers —or those they refer to as “B” malls. While big investors like General Growth Properties and Simon Property Group are shifting their focus to prime properties in desirable locations —those that offer heavy foot traffic and are command the attention of high-end... read more

4 Ways Retailers are Acquiring Mobile Customers

Posted by Kerry Seriani on August 31, 2017 in  uncategorized
If you can attract customers to your store through their mobile devices, you are reaching an audience that looks at their phones all day long and carries them everywhere they go. When they’re bored, while they’re taking the train to work, they are checking their phones and surfing online. When they are looking for deals, your app should be promoting it to that enormous audience of potential customers. The Importance of Acquiring Mobile Customers How do you get Smartphone owners to download your ... read more

Watch for these 6 CRE International Business Trends

Posted by Kerry Seriani on September 05, 2017 in  uncategorized
Recently, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) released their report on the commercial real estate trends for the international side of the business. It is no secret to those involved in the commercial real estate sector that international investment in the United States has been growing over the last few years, so it is essential to understand what these investors are doing and what trends are developing. Here are some of the trends to watch out for from NAR’s report.   1. Interest in Second... read more

China Leading the Way in Drone Delivery: Keep an Eye on This

Posted by Kerry Seriani on September 07, 2017 in  uncategorized
Drone technology was once exclusively used by the military but has entered the consumer market and grown quickly in popularity. Utilizing drone technology for film and photography purposes has added a new tool to many industries, including real estate, and has also created something new for hobbyists. With film and photography applications helping to create the rise in popularity, it was only a matter of time before other industries started to take note. Amazon has teased drone delivery for the future, but China... read more