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  • How Technology is Changing Commercial Real Estate

    How Technology is Changing Commercial Real Estate

    Technology is always evolving. Innovation has impacts that ripple across all industries, and commercial real estate is no exception. New and emerging technology is leading to changes in the commercial real estate industry. From virtual reality to smart building solutions, join us in exploring some of the hottest commercial real…

  • 2020 Commercial Real Estate Trends

    2020 Commercial Real Estate Trends

    Many things about 2020 were unprecedented and shrouded in uncertainty, and the commercial real estate market was no exception. Throughout the year, there have been concerns from both renters and property owners as we all navigated this unpredictable territory. As we look forward to the coming year and the predictions…

  • Return on Investment vs Return on Equity

    Return on Investment vs Return on Equity

    Which is More Important: Return on Investment or Return on Equity? There are many ways to calculate the value of a real estate investment: return on investment, cash-on-cash, internal rate of return and more. Individuals should study a variety of different financial ratios before investing in rental property. One calculation,…

  • 7 Unique Apartment Services and Amenities That Will Attract New Tenants

    7 Unique Apartment Services and Amenities That Will Attract New Tenants

    If you own a multifamily property, it’s important to invest in regular maintenance and updates. Potential tenants look for clean units with modern appliances and fixtures. If you want your properties to stand out from the crowd, offer unique apartment services and amenities tenants won’t find anywhere else. Adding one…

  • Multifamily Niches

    Multifamily Niches

    How to Pick a Niche in Commercial Real Estate One 2019 housing survey found 80% of respondents reporting that renting was a better fit for their current lifestyle when compared to buying a home. As more and more individuals choose to continue renting, renter demographics are also shifting. In fact,…

  • Still bullish on Des Moines: State of the Market participants see bright future for this Iowa city

    Still bullish on Des Moines: State of the Market participants see bright future for this Iowa city

    Steady and resilient. Those are the words that panelists used during the second annual Des Moines State of the Market summit held Aug. 25 by Midwest Real Estate News and REjournals. Just think of how participants would have described this key Iowa market if it, like all major cities across…

  • Missed Due Diligence Items During Your Due Diligence Inspection

    Missed Due Diligence Items During Your Due Diligence Inspection

    8 Common Due Diligence Mistakes for Multifamily Properties Investing in multifamily real estate is exciting, and multifamily rentals have the potential to deliver huge returns. However, if you’re new to commercial real estate investments, you may benefit from some assistance during the purchasing and due diligence process — especially during…

  • Questionnaire: How to Interview a Real Estate Agent

    Questionnaire: How to Interview a Real Estate Agent

    Listing Agent Questionnaire: 1. Who are you?: 2. What company do you work for? 3. Is your company:o Franchise:o Corporate:o Boutique: 4. What area of commercial real estate do you specialize in?o Retailo Industrialo Officeo Multifamilyo Hospitalityo Other 5. Do you have a niche inside of that asset class? .…

  • Will the Commercial Real Estate Market in Des Moines Fall  During Economic Uncertainty?

    Will the Commercial Real Estate Market in Des Moines Fall During Economic Uncertainty?

    How are property owners helping renters at this time? Learn more about future multifamily housing market predictions.

  • Quarterly Newsletter: Q1:2020

    Quarterly Newsletter: Q1:2020

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