The expanded array of vehicles intrinsically tie into the sphere of CRE, as they require specific accommodations, storage, and parking facilities. The current trends and technologies affect the planning and development of modern multifamily, office, and retail sectors.

2018 was the year that the CRE world finally starting paying serious attention to co-working. With CRE moving into the flexible workspace industry, it continues to influence the way co-working office spaces operate. CRE’s redesigning of the business model can be observed on all fronts, especially negotiations and agreements. Get an insider's view by looking at these 3 major ways CRE is moving into co-working.

At NAI Global’s recent Leadership Summit in St. Louis, MO, firm principals, directors and managers zeroed in on one of most pressing elements in running brokerage operations these days – attracting, hiring and training Next Generation Professionals.

The new American mobility is often driven by cost-of-living issues and life cycles. So where are the best returns for investors and developers capital?

The retail industry is seeing a definite shift in big retailers’ brick and mortar stores, as they continue to experiment with different store formats and models. Smaller footprint stores are also popping up among smaller brands that have, until now, played only in the online world. So, when it comes to physical space, why the shift from big to small, or from non-existent to small? The answers vary and often aren’t simple.

Over the past several years, coworking has become more and more mainstream, with the idea of traditional office hours being replaced by remote work as companies are choosing to minimize their overhead while maximizing their flexibility and efficiency. In fact, the coworking market now how thousands of players, located all over the world and coworking operations are popping up left and right amidst startups and tech companies. And while there is plenty of buzz around financial technology, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality, coworking is a fast-growing subsector of the commercial real estate market that deserves some credit itself.

Bank Economist and Research Officer Kevin Kliesen with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, 8th District, gave an overview of the U.S. economy and what to expect by 2020. He began by sharing the astonishing fact that since the end of the recession in 2009 private employers in the U.S. have added $20 million jobs, or about 200,000 per month.

Think about it -- real estate is an expense for nearly every business out there, whether that business is owning, managing, or leasing. Fortunately, artificial intelligence, or AI, offers a great opportunity to lower some of the costs traditionally associated with commercial real estate -- especially those that are associated with property management, but it doesn’t stop there. Artificial intelligence is also being used to automate a number of processes, allowing CRE professionals to work more efficiently.

Another year has come to a close as we leave 2018 behind and usher in 2019. Your New Year resolution as a commercial real estate broker may be to close more deals this year. However, productivity is a key component in reaching this goal. If you focus on working smarter and ramping up productivity, you will be well on your way to the best year yet.

Thinking about leasing an office space now or in the near future? It is important to consider a number of things prior to closing the deal. Of course, any business owner or professional in need of office space will look at the size and price of a variety of offices, but there are a number of additional details and features that might get overlooked when deciding on new office space.

Developing a sense of community and providing your tenants with amenities in an office building, apartment complex, and everything in between is proven to make them feel more comfortable and valued. Tenants are also more likely to stick around and renew leases with an environment they enjoy. So, let’s take a look at some ways you can develop a sense of community for your tenants, t ensure their happiness and longevity in your property.

It started as a way to connect with people and industry in South Florida over thirty years ago, when NAI Merin Hunter Codman Chairman, Neil E. Merin, SIOR, CCIM was just beginning his commercial real estate career. Back then, community engagement and volunteering was practically the only way professionals, including attorneys and CPAs, could market themselves and their firms.