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Wish you had a way to track all those contacts that you make during your marketing (yard sign calls, open houses, floor calls, etc)?  Do you have a problem with contact conversions, turning those contacts you make with people into meaningful relationships, and even future closings?  The stats bea...
03/11/2010
According to the Denver Business Journal, commercial construction is expected to increase in 2008, due to a strong commercial real estate market in the Denver area.  Commercial builders expect a 10% increase in spending in 2008, completely opposite of what residential builders are seeing.  With 2...
12/31/2007
The aging population in the US is stimulating growth in the medical office building market, according to a Marcus & Millichap 2007 report.  By the end of 2007, 14.5 million square feet of medical office space is expected to be developed, up from 13.2 million square feet in 2006.  Median sales pri...
12/31/2007
Looking for other mortgage broker/bankers opinions...I am looking to join a mortgage banker to expand the products we can offer, the states we can originate in, etc.  Seems as a "broker" there is someone with better pricing all the time now, and I am thinking it might be time to merge the company...
08/02/2007
I am curious to poll the management community, what kind of property management software do you use, what do you like about it, and what platforms have you heard about or experienced that others should avoid?
08/01/2007
Last but not least, the different classification of retail buildings:Neighborhood center - contains stores for convenience shopping of everyday needs, no indoor mall area, usually anchored by a grocery storeCommunity center - wider range than a neighborhood center, might include more apparel and ...
06/11/2007
Here are a few types associated with industrial properties:Bulk - 4 walls, floor and roof, little office space, 50,000 SF and up, loading capabilityOffice/Warehouse - 5-25% office, loading docksOffice/Service - 25%+ office, park-like settings with higher rents (also referred to as flex space)Rese...
06/11/2007
Even under the general heading of "office" there are many types of office buildings.  Generally they are broken up by size and class.  Here is a breakdown of the differences:1.  Low-rise-  Above ground level, fewer than 7 stories2.  Mid-rise-  Above ground level, between 7 and 25 stories3.  High-...
06/11/2007
Here is an easy to follow process of setting up a cost effecient maintenance program for buildings you may manage.  Preventative maintenance is key!Prepare an inventory of equipment in the building and other building machineryDetermine the necessary maintenance tasks for each one.Calculate the co...
06/11/2007
There are three primary goals for a property manager, whether that property be commercial or residential.  They are:1.  Achieve the objectives of the property owner.2.  Generate income for the owner.3.  Preserve or increase the value of the property.Though the job of a property manager breaks dow...
06/11/2007
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