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Coldwell Banker Commercial agents had a great start to the new year. To help celebrate their accomplishments, we are highlighting just a few of the top deals closed by Coldwell Banker Commercial agents this past January.
Sustainability is not only a trend that prompts action in multiple facets of the commercial real estate field but also drives and changes the landscape. Investors are paying more attention to sustainability standards for companies and choosing more sustainable properties in various ways.
As the holiday season swiftly exits, many can relish in relaxation. It has become increasingly stressful to holiday shop, especially for last-minute gifts, as e-commerce and online retail have transformed how we shop during the holidays and all year round.
When Coldwell Banker Commercial Eberhardt & Barry opened its doors in 1970, central Georgia’s textile industry occupied much of the large-scale industrial real estate in Macon and central Georgia. Today, Art Barry III, co-owner and son of the firm’s founder, is revitalizing the area’s industrial real estate business.
According to the 2019 Commercial Real Estate Outlook’s survey of 500 global investors, industrial, along with other “nontraditional REITs,” is the only asset not trading at a discount of its net value. That is despite growing global uncertainty due to U.S. tariffs and Britain’s exit from the Euro.
Every industry has its own lingo, but there are some fields that really have a lot of jargon – and commercial real estate is definitely one of those fields. If you don’t have a background in CRE or CRE experience, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
It has been said that it is only a matter of time before blockchain, the proprietary technology that supports cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, will begin to infiltrate industries worldwide. Believe it or not, even historically traditional industries are not immune to the disruption – commercial real estate included.
Continuing on last year’s success, the industrial market is still facing ever-tightening space on the coasts and in city hubs all across the country. Mainly spurred by the logistical challenges e-commerce creates, the market shrinks.
Vacancy rates are at all-time lows. Absorption rates are at their highest. The “industrial sector has outperformed all other property types with double-digit total returns” according to the Integra Realty Resources 25th annual Viewpoint report covering the commercial real estate industry.
A lot has been made about the in-store shopping trends we are seeing in retail. What has largely been overlooked are the shipping trends shaping the retail landscape this year. Consumers continue to expect faster deliveries for free, which puts enormous stress on retailers at the last mile.