Years ago, a buddy of mine sent me of a photo of an astronaut on the moon, a bottle in hand, kicking back with his feet on a cooler, and...

Commercial Equities Group is hiring an associate (or aspiring) broker. When making the decision to bring on another team member, I...

Sunday is the first day of spring, and I’m ready. Spring offers a chance to look at our surroundings with a fresh eye. I know we probably...

Is it the right deal for you? The first step in deciding on a commercial real estate investment property is to compare what it offers to...

A building needs to be maintained, insured, and compliant, and that costs money. Those short-term expenses, like common maintenance fees,...

“New collaborations and partnerships fuel business and innovation, and that’s a plus. Giving back, helping someone out, and contributing...

The market is hot, and properties are moving fast. Although not impossible, finding a building for sale that matches a buyer’s needs is...

How we shop, where we work, what we value, and what we do during our free time have all come into play over the last two years. These...

In my “Help! We All Need Somebody” blog, I referenced how a conversation with John Allen impacted my decision to become a broker. My...

When it comes to CRE financing, not all banks are the same. The lender you choose becomes a partner to help reach your goals, so the...

Let’s say, you’re a small industrial business looking for a space. You want a new building with a specific square footage and all the...

In the early 1990’s, John Allen (Industrial Equities) asked me a question that changed the trajectory of my life. While grilling fish and...

We are in some crazy times. Great properties are moving fast, and a successful broker must be a fantastic juggler. Brokers work in a...

The due diligence period is critical for a successful commercial real estate investment. After signing a purchase or sale contract, it’s...

When a business is looking for a site, location is key. Zoning, title, environmental factors, and geographic areas are all critical and...

Commercial zoning can be complex or straightforward. In many markets, finding the correct zoning for your use is becoming more and more...

In commercial real estate investing, the benefit of appreciation is obvious to beginning and experienced investors. In general terms,...

In my 25+ years in the commercial real estate market, I have had the pleasure of meeting and working with phenomenal people. My network...

The Twin Cities metro industrial commercial real estate market is following national trends. Vacancy rates are dropping and asking rents...

In my first blog, I asked, “Are you content with your current office or industrial space?” “No, I’m not,” she chuckles over a voicemail,...