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Money on My Mind 🎶🎧
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...
Jan 28, 20222 min read

I Quit (Frustrations Looking for the Perfect Industrial Space)
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...
Jan 21, 20222 min read


Help! We All Need Somebody
In the early 1990’s, John Allen (Industrial Equities) asked me a question that changed the trajectory of my life. While grilling fish and...
Jan 14, 20222 min read


Contacting Brokers in 2022’s Fast-Moving Market
We are in some crazy times. Great properties are moving fast, and a successful broker must be a fantastic juggler. Brokers work in a...
Jan 7, 20222 min read


LOCATION Matters! (Commercial Properties)
When a business is looking for a site, location is key. Zoning, title, environmental factors, and geographic areas are all critical and...
Dec 10, 20213 min read


Commercial Zoning
Commercial zoning can be complex or straightforward. In many markets, finding the correct zoning for your use is becoming more and more...
Dec 3, 20213 min read


Appreciate Depreciation in Commercial Real Estate (CRE)
In commercial real estate investing, the benefit of appreciation is obvious to beginning and experienced investors. In general terms,...
Nov 19, 20212 min read

Tips to Begin Investing in Commercial Real Estate (CRE)
If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that you never know what’s going to happen. So, it’s wise to have your money invested across a variety...
Nov 12, 20212 min read


Reflections on Networking
In my 25+ years in the commercial real estate market, I have had the pleasure of meeting and working with phenomenal people. My network...
Nov 5, 20213 min read


Buying an Industrial Commercial Property in a Tight Market
The Twin Cities metro industrial commercial real estate market is following national trends. Vacancy rates are dropping and asking rents...
Oct 29, 20212 min read


Five Tips to Get the Right Lease
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,...
Oct 22, 20212 min read


Understand Leasing Structures
In the spirit of renegotiating leases, let's talk about specifics and leasing structures. Many of my clients get confused about the lingo...
Oct 15, 20212 min read


A Good Time to Renegotiate
Are you content with your current office or industrial space? Whether it’s time to renew your lease or not, it may be a good time to...
Oct 4, 20211 min read
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