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Nov 18, 20223 min read
We Buy Buildings, Too!
At CEG, we know space. We’re not just knowledgeable and approachable – we’re creative, too (#5 may surprise you 😉). And that creativity...

Nov 4, 20222 min read
What's It Really Like? 👨🚀👨🚀👨🚀 (Brokers Know Brokers)
Sometimes people have the perception that we’re adversaries. That’s not my experience, and that surprises some. Here’s my take on what...


Oct 21, 20223 min read
Ways to Support Small Biz 👨🚀
Commercial Equities Group (CEG) is one of the small companies that make up 99.5% of businesses in Minnesota and employ 1.3 million...

Oct 7, 20222 min read
Make It Easy 🛰👨🚀 (Transitioning Between Commercial Property Tenants)
As a brokerage, we’ve been busy listing new properties while leasing and closing on others. As landlords and tenants, many are heading...


Sep 23, 20222 min read
Keepin' It Goin' 👨🚀 (Keeping Our Economy Growing)
I know my body is getting older. The back pain, shoulder pain, and more gray hair make it very clear (AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY! 🪂🤷🏻♂️)....

Sep 9, 20222 min read
Private & Public Commercial Real Estate Deals 👨🚀
I’ve mentioned before that I love to learn new things. I’m drawn to things that are unique – well, at least unique to me. From the types...

Aug 26, 20223 min read
Greatness
This week, a long-time friend’s wife asked me if I read every day. I do. Not only do I read to my son Levi every night, but I also read...

Aug 12, 20222 min read
Carpet and Paint (Advice for Tenants)
It used to be that if a new tenant requested carpet and paint changes before moving in, you could assume landlords would pretty much...

Jul 22, 20222 min read
Strike When the Iron's Hot (Getting a Commercial Real Estate Deal Done in a Tight Market)
It continues to be a seller’s market. Properties under a million in the Twin Cities are hard to find and when you do, they're going fast....

Jul 8, 20222 min read
Challenge is Inevitable
Defeat is optional. On a walk this week, I was thinking about challenges as a common thread in my early life. Nothing was ever given to...

Jun 24, 20223 min read
It Takes a Team
I was meeting with a client last week who was curious about the CEG team. As the owner, I’m the leader and the face of the brokerage and...


Jun 10, 20223 min read
It's Who You Know (Networking)
Of course, what you know is also important, but humans are social. Building a network is critical in any professional field. Networking...


May 13, 20222 min read
Multiple Commercial Real Estate Offers, Right Deal
It’s a seller’s market, especially when it comes to industrial properties. Currently, I’m representing clients that have multiple offers...


Apr 29, 20222 min read
Just Write It
I had a conversation with a small group after my BNI meeting Wednesday that I thought I’d use as this week’s blog topic. When one of my...


Apr 15, 20222 min read
We Know…What?! (CEG Knows Space)
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...

Apr 1, 20223 min read
What It Takes to Be a Broker
Commercial Equities Group is hiring an associate (or aspiring) broker. When making the decision to bring on another team member, I...


Mar 18, 20223 min read
Chain Saws, Machines, & Spring (Importance of Curb Appeal)
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...

Mar 11, 20222 min read
Do the Numbers Make Sense to Take the Jump? 🪂 (Commercial Real Estate Investment)
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...

Mar 4, 20222 min read
Those Day-to-Day Costs (Commercial Real Estate Operating Expenses)
A building needs to be maintained, insured, and compliant, and that costs money. Those short-term expenses, like common maintenance fees,...

Feb 25, 20222 min read
Givers Gain and Gainers Give
“New collaborations and partnerships fuel business and innovation, and that’s a plus. Giving back, helping someone out, and contributing...
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