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Welcome to the age of e-commerce. The contemporary digitized shopping module is impacting commercial real estate in more areas than just retail and industrial – it’s also having strong impacts on multifamily. Multifamily tenants...
Malls have had a tough run for the past few years. Once the wave of mass store closures that caused the ‘retail apocalypse’ scare hit, shopping malls took the brunt of it. In the...
Gyms aren’t what they used to be. Driven by the latest trends and consumer demands, the fitness industry is undergoing some big changes. These new developments within the fitness space are also impacting commercial...
Commercial real estate is being transformed by technology. Tech has the ability to streamline industry workflows, expand a listing’s market reach, and even mitigate the legal risks associated with these big-ticket transactions. It seems...
In search of greater workspace positivity, enhanced team performance, and professional wellbeing; today’s offices are getting closer to nature. Outdoor offices are making waves in the world of workspace design. This new trend is...
Last week a group of our company leaders went to Houston to take part in NAI Global‘s Leadership Summit. CEO Steve Martens sat on a panel for the session “Alternative Ways to Network” and...
Energy efficiency is a hot topic within the commercial real estate biz. It seems like the entire industry is looking for effective, affordable, and successful ways to cultivate assets with greater eco-consciousness. This is...
Overall Economic ActivityEconomic activity expanded at a modest to moderate rate over the past several weeks, according to the majority of Federal Reserve Districts. The St. Louis and Kansas City Districts, however, reported no...
In contemporary developments, environmental building has gone from being a ‘nice touch’ to a nearly mandatory consideration. Today’s consumer culture is passionate about choosing brands and companies that make eco-conscious choices, which have put...
Jeff Linsner with Martens Appraisal recently completed a commercial appraisal on a mixed-use property in Wichita, Kansas. The report was prepared for traditional lending purposes. Mixed-Use Developments in Wichita, Kansas typically consist of older...
