Recently, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) released their report on the commercial real estate trends for the international side of the business. It is no secret to those involved in the commercial real estate sector that international investment in the United States has been growing over the last few years, so it is essential to understand what these investors are doing and what trends are developing. Here are some of the trends to watch out for from NAR’s report.   1. Interest in Second... read more

Drone technology was once exclusively used by the military but has entered the consumer market and grown quickly in popularity. Utilizing drone technology for film and photography purposes has added a new tool to many industries, including real estate, and has also created something new for hobbyists. With film and photography applications helping to create the rise in popularity, it was only a matter of time before other industries started to take note. Amazon has teased drone delivery for the future, but China... read more

The commercial real estate sector has been seeing a lot of changes over the past several years and the industry has had to figure out how to work through these changes. One of the categories with some of the biggest changes is the grocery sector. From grocery delivery services to consumers looking for more options, there are many factors at play here and it behooves everyone in the industry to pay attention. Here are a few of the trends happening now in the grocery sector, and where this may take us … ... read more

10) It’s being held in Las Vegas – The M Resort has received a four-star rating from the Forbes Trade Guide every single year since its opening, deeming the property “One of the Finest Hotels in the World. 9) Exclusive Networking Reception – On the evening of Tuesday, April 4, we’ll be holding a Blue & White Blow Out at the M Pool. Plan your best blue and white outfit, and be ready to experience a one-of-a-kind reception! 8) The Leadership Series. Meet other CBC Owners/Manage... read more

The last couple of years have seen growing participation in the U.S. commercial market by international investors. This can be attributed in part to the relative strength of the U.S economy, and the transparency of transactions here. Foreign investors, including sovereign funds, which have large amounts of capital to park in a safe place, are attracted by low interest rates and favorable spreads. Capital preservation and higher yields are the main draw for international buyers to the U.S. market. Twenty percent ... read more