Has the in-store experience given way to the online shopping craze? Not quite yet, according to the experts at Coldwell Banker Commercial Affiliates. The Omnichannel Retail and Commercial Real Estate Survey of November 2016 finds that brick and mortar have yet to roll over and play dead – and, in fact, Millennials actively want to shop in-person. The online survey, which was conducted by Harris Poll among more than 2,000 U.S. adults, was an exploration of consumer expectations of retailers in terms of work... read more

It is no secret that the tech sector is making huge impacts in everyone’s daily lives and even disrupting and changing the way certain industries do business. The commercial real estate industry and real estate in general is no exception to this trend. There are a few companies helping to lead the disruption of the CRE industry. Below we will take a look at which companies these are and how they are helping to improve the industry through disruption as well. 1. 42Floors This commercial real estat... read more

Recently, Amazon unveiled their newest concept called Amazon Go. While Amazon has taken over and changed the face of many industries, most notably books, they have been looking to get into grocery. While Amazon has had Amazon Fresh, a grocery delivery business, everyone is now talking about their brick and mortar grocery concept which is called Amazon Go. Here is what you need to know when it comes to Amazon Go. 1. What’s the Difference Between Amazon Go and my Regular Grocery Store? The idea behind Ama... read more

Whether you’re a brand new real estate agent or a seasoned professional, it never hurts to keep an eye on new technologies that can make the business of doing business easier. The real estate technology space is ever-evolving and there have been some great strides made in the last 3-5 years that have brought many real estate tasks into the 21st century. As we roll into 2017, be sure to check out these must-download real estate apps: #1. Haiku Deck Need a professional looking presentation? Whether for... read more

Big data is driving more aspects of the business world than ever. CRE is no different and these data points and statistics can help predict what the market has in store for the future. Not only does it help predict, but it also helps to show what is happening and what is working for businesses. Here are some statistics from 2016 about commercial real estate that might surprise you. Lower Than Expected Vacancy Rates In the beginning of 2016 vacancy rates were expected to surge, but they remained low through... read more