Month: April 2017

  The decision to hire a CRE Agent is not one that should be taken lightly.  NAI Global put together this list of things to look for when you need an agent. 1. Honesty You want to make sure that your agent has a well-established record for being honest and having ethical business practices. Many of your investment decisions will be informed by the research and data presented to you by your agent, so you want to make sure that you have the full picture before making any serious investment…

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  Welcome to Monday’s with Martens. I’m Tom Johnson, President of NAI Martens, and I’m pleased to share with you another installment of our weekly informational update on the commercial real estate market. In our 2017 Forecast, we mentioned that food is a password for millennials and boomers alike and that new restaurants will continue to be a part of the mix as retail grows.  We also added “food halls” to the watch list. While none have yet to emerge in the Wichita market, these multifaceted, indoor markets that showcase a…

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  Kansas is one of several states that has passed laws to permit small cell sites.  This article from NAI Capital Wireless explains small cell and what it might mean for you. April 25, 2017 Wireless Industry Lobbies Statehouses For Access To ‘Street Furniture’ In at least 20 state capitols across the country this year, the wireless industry is pushing legislation to streamline local permitting for the next generation of cellular technology. In Washington state, that’s putting the industry on a collision course with cities and towns. Instead of soaring…

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