Putting the Integrative Process to Work in CRE
Many real estate development, improvement, and management projects face predictable challenges on the journey from first thought to project exit. What the most successful operators and sponsors have in common is collaborative planning and operations throughout the project lifecycle to…
Staying Ahead of the Game with CRE Data and Tech
What’s coming up next? What’s over the horizon? How will it support or hinder the growth of your portfolio and enterprise? Things in commercial real estate are changing extremely fast. Consequently, we have to stay on our toes to build…
5 Transformational Leadership Strategies for Commercial Real Estate Executives
All other strategies and tools aside, an enterprise and the team that powers it is only as good as its leadership. Despite sufficient capital, the best people, and a well-thought-out strategic plan, a venture won’t get far unless its leader…
Narrowing the Bid-Ask Gap with Conventional and Data-Backed Strategies
Coming off a long streak of rising valuations, cap rate compression, and historically low interest rates, commercial real estate stakeholders face a potentially deal-breaking disparity between the prices sellers are willing to accept and what buyers are willing to pay. …
Smart Office Buildings for Better Occupancy and Lease Rates
With cap rates rising and altering demand for office assets, it is critical owners and operators do everything possible to establish and maintain a competitive advantage. There’s a fight to quality occurring where office tenants and investors are giving preferential…
Going the Extra Mile to Earn the Loyalty of CRE Investors and Tenants
Building a solid and intentional brand position involves many moving parts, but there’s one strategy you can apply in any situation — particularly when the alternatives aren’t feasible or practical. Going the ‘Extra Mile’ is among the secrets (companion to…
Identifying Core Competencies and Building a Competitive Advantage in CRE
What do you do best as a commercial real estate operator and investor? In other words, what sets you apart and puts you ahead of the competition? When you can answer these questions, you’ll have identified your core competencies. I…
Navigating to Superior Performance with CRE Benchmarking
The only way to know if you’re operating at the peak is by comparing the performance of your commercial real estate properties and enterprise to comparable assets in your market. While conventional wisdom on a personal level is that we…