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Commercial Real Estate 101 

5 Ways E-commerce Has Changed the Game for Industrial Real Estate

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E-commerce has been a crucial driver in the industrial real estate market for both leasing and investment activity. The new niche market of retail is transforming the entire industrial sector from logistics to warehouse design. Let’s take a look at a few ways e-commerce has changed the game for industrial real estate. Logistics The logistics part of the industrial sector is on fire, primarily because of e-commerce. The requirements behind logistics facilities for e-commerce are very different than for in-store retail. As e-commerce grows, retailers will need to expand their…

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Commercial Real Estate 101 

Move Over Millennials, Let’s Look at Gen Z

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It seems like all the talk has been about millennials recently, but there is a new generation coming up that is surely going to shake things up, from how we live to how we work and have fun. Let’s take a deep dive into everything Gen Z and how they are mixing things up in business. Gen Z Grew Up with Smartphones While millennials may have grown up being glued to their televisions, Gen Z certainly grew up with the use of smartphones on a constant basis. Brands have started…

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September Transactions

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NAI Ohio Equities closed over 23 transactions during the month of September, including the sale of an office portfolio at 825 Tech Center and 8101 N. High Street. The 209,440 square feet of Class A Office Space was sold by our Office Brokerage Group of Matt Gregory, SIOR, CCIM, Andy Dutcher, SIOR and Philip Bird. To download our entire report, please click Here.

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Commercial Real Estate 101 

Four Things to Look for When Hiring a Commercial Brokerage

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Starting the business was the hard part. Now you are looking for space but how do you find the right commercial building? You need a good commercial real estate brokerage but each brokerage and broker is different. How do you choose the one that’s right for you? Here are 4 things to look for:   #1: A broker that specializes in the type of commercial property that you need.   One of the first things you’ll come up against when you start looking for commercial property is zoning. You may…

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Commercial Real Estate 101 

5 Reasons to View Flexible Space as an Amenity to Attract Tenants

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WeWork started the concept but it has only grown and expanded from there. The co-working or flex space model which began in NYC is fast becoming the new Uber of commercial office space. With large corporations abandoning the traditional work model for more flex space, it is changing how landlords attract and retain tenants.   Recently, landlords are discovering that they can use their building’s flex space as an amenity to attract tenants. Flex space isn’t just a coworking hub: it is bookable meeting space, conference rooms, event space, and…

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Commercial Real Estate 101 

4 Commercial Leasing Myths Debunked

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Commercial leasing is a complex business. Understanding terms, finding the right properties, negotiating the best short or long-term deal possible is all complicated by the detailed financial and legal processes that have to be secured along the way. Without the aid of a professional broker, tenants can find themselves locked in a long-term deal that doesn’t work all because of some common leasing misconceptions. #1: Trying to Lease in Retail is Futile Unless speaking of online retail, the industry has taken its lumps over the last couple of years, leading…

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June Transactions

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NAI Ohio Equities closed over 19 transactions during the month of June, including large office sales and leases. Some of the larger transactions included an entirely in-house deal at 707 Park Meadow Road in Westerville. The owner was represented by the Office Brokerage Group of Andy Dutcher, Matt Gregory, and Philip Bird and the buyer was represented by the Capital City Team of Mark Francescon and Joe Menninger. The building sold for $1,800,000. To download our entire report, please click Here.

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May Transactions

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NAI Ohio Equities closed over 25 transactions during the month of May, including a large number of Industrial sale and leases. Some of the larger transactions included the sale-leaseback of 1727 Georgesville Road, co-oped with NAI Hiffman, for $13,625,000 and the sale of 525 Maxtown Road for $2,350,000. For the month, our office closed on 13 leases and 9 sales. To download our entire report, please click Here.

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Sustainability and CRE: 4 Things to Keep Your Eye On

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When asked about sustainability, most people immediately think of energy consumption and savings. However, energy is just one small component of sustainability. Sustainability is an overarching spectrum — and while it’s true that focusing on the regulation of energy is a necessary piece of the puzzle, as it impacts the overall operating cost on a daily basis, it’s important to remember to pay attention to the other pieces, as well.   Let’s take a closer look at sustainability as it pertains to CRE and these 4 trends to keep your…

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