# NAI Global

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## NAI Membership

- [NAI Membership](https://www.naiglobal.com/nai-membership/): Grow your brand, exchange knowledge and close deals with over 5,800 commercial real estate professionals at NAI Global.
- [Close Deals](https://www.naiglobal.com/nai-membership/close-deals/)
- [Exchange Knowledge](https://www.naiglobal.com/nai-membership/exchange-knowledge/)
- [Grow Your Brand](https://www.naiglobal.com/nai-membership/grow-your-brand/)

## Property Services

- [Property Services](https://www.naiglobal.com/property-services/): NAI Global is a leading commercial real estate firm that offers comprehensive property services to commercial clients.
- [Capital Markets](https://www.naiglobal.com/property-services/capital-markets/): Capital Markets Group is structured to fully utilize the organizations carefully cultivated lender relationships in commercial real estate.
- [Hospitality](https://www.naiglobal.com/property-services/hospitality/): NAI Global’s hospitality real estate services deliver strategic leasing, investment & management solutions to enhance your property’s success
- [Industrial](https://www.naiglobal.com/property-services/industrial/): NAI Global’s industrial real estate brokers offer expert leasing, investment, and tailored solutions to maximize your property's potential.
- [Land](https://www.naiglobal.com/property-services/land/): Find expert commercial land brokers at NAI Global for land acquisition, disposition, and development tailored to your business needs.
- [Office](https://www.naiglobal.com/property-services/office/): Office real estate brokers use local expertise to secure prime locations, attracting partners and boosting efficiency.
- [Property Management](https://www.naiglobal.com/property-services/property-management/)
- [Retail](https://www.naiglobal.com/property-services/retail/): NAI Global’s retail real estate brokers provide tailored leasing, investment, and management solution. Achieve your retail property goals.

## Services

- [Broker Services](https://www.naiglobal.com/broker-services/): NAI Global is a leading real estate brokerage firm that offers comprehensive broker services to commercial clients.

## About & Contact

- [About](https://www.naiglobal.com/about-nai/): NAI Global is a commercial real estate brokerage firm with over 375 offices located in primary and secondary markets throughout the world.
- [Contact](https://www.naiglobal.com/contact-us/): With over 375 offices worldwide, NAI Global works with clients and partners looking to maximize the value of their real estate dealings.
- [Job Opportunities](https://www.naiglobal.com/jobs/): Job Listings

## Industry Insights

- [10 NAI Global Member Firms to Follow on Twitter](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/10-nai-global-member-firms-to-follow-on-twitter/): By now, we know the great impact that the Internet is having on the way we conduct business. We also know that it’s the perfect conduit for networking and relationship building among colleagues and vendors, clients and potential leads. At NAI Global, we place great value on the use of social media and the Internet to help our members grow their business.
- [2 Things Today's CRE Investors are Looking For](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/2-things-todays-cre-investors-are-looking-for/): To keep things moving in CRE, marketing has to be targeted and relevant. That means knowing the customer and understanding their priorities. Studying market trends and the characteristics of in-demand properties is a useful practice for tuning in to the investor in your marketing strategies.
- [20 Secondary Cities to Watch in 2018 (and Why)](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/20-secondary-cities-to-watch-in-2018-and-why/): It took about 7 years from the height of the housing collapse for primary markets to rebound. Until 2016, they were still exceeding the appreciation rates of secondary markets, but then secondary markets surpassed them in the second half of 2016 and continue to outpace primary markets.
- [3 Alternative Funding Options When Seeking Capital](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/3-alternative-funding-options-when-seeking-capital/): One thing that can be said for the period leading up to the 2008 downturn is that capital was easy to come by. Since then, with credit tightening noticeably, it has become more challenging for many developers to secure funding for new projects, despite the demand for new property in many markets.
- [3 Big Changes Expected in the Retail 2018 Landscape](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/3-big-changes-expected-in-the-retail-2018-landscape/): Experts predict that next year, online retail sales will almost reach $3 trillion. Predictions for brick-and-mortar retail have been dwindling over the last decade but expect big changes to reverse that trend as well. What will the retail 2018 landscape look like? Here’s what you can expect.
- [3 Changes in the Workplace that Have Impacted Physical Space, Too](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/3-changes-in-the-workplace-that-have-impacted-physical-space-too/): While many factors are instigating workplace developments, the main vehicle of change is the evolving workforce. By 2021, it’s estimated that 50% of the workforce will be comprised of Millennials. By 2030, this will spike up to 75%. Right on their heels is Gen Z, who is also causing major shifts in the industry. What we’re looking at is a completely reimagined working culture. Everything will be adjusted to meet the needs of the new workforce - including the physical spaces. Big developments are coming for commercial office design, and everyone in the industry is eager to know what’s coming next. Let’s explore these 3 changes and how they’re affecting CRE’s physical properties.
- [3 NAI Global Firms Using Twitter Effectively (That You Should Follow Too)](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/3-nai-global-firms-using-twitter-effectively-that-you-should-follow-too/): Twitter is transforming the way that people communicate and network, and commercial real estate is taking note. Whether you’re looking for inspiration on how to grow your social following or just want to network with some of the best CRE firms in the game, follow these 20 NAI Global firms on Twitter to start exploring:
- [3 Reasons CRE Loves Transit-Oriented Developments](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/3-reasons-cre-loves-transit-oriented-developments/): Part of being successful in commercial real estate is keeping up with trends and how the industry and society as a whole are changing. After all, a few years ago nobody would've expected the office industry to lose some of their market share to co-working office spaces, the newest way that people across the world are working.
- [3 Reasons Hybrid Intelligence is the Future of Supply Chain Management](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/3-reasons-hybrid-intelligence-is-the-future-of-supply-chain-management/): The process of getting products from point A to point B is adapting - fast. It’s no surprise that the supply chain is the hottest market for AI development. The areas of manufacturing, packing, sorting, shipment, and delivery are all ripe for tech-centric improvements, and AI is best suited to do the job.
- [3 Reasons Modular Construction in CRE is Sticking Around](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/3-reasons-modular-construction-in-cre-is-sticking-around/): Modular construction holds massive promise for the commercial real estate industry. When used the right way, modular construction models are a great alternative to traditional building methods.
- [3 Reasons to Watch RE Fintech Startups in 2018](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/3-reasons-to-watch-re-fintech-startups-in-2018/): Fintech is sweeping the globe. In the real estate sector alone, according to Deloitte’s recent survey, real estate tech startups grew from just 176 new businesses a decade ago to more than 1,200 in 2017. Investments have increased more than tenfold in RE tech and fintech startups over the last ten years. With all of this capital interest there are 3 key reasons we should be watching RE fintech startups in 2018.
- [3 Regions Where the Industrial Sector is Booming](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/3-regions-where-the-industrial-sector-is-booming/): The industrial real estate space is one that has seen marked depression over the last few years. Yet, with companies like Amazon and Tesla expanding their presence and a new interest in revitalizing older industrial spaces —turning them into everything from housing to new retail space— many of the once depressed industrial regions across the country are seeing new life.
- [3 Sources of Alternative Funding for CRE Investors](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/3-sources-of-alternative-funding-for-cre-investors/): As traditional banks continue to pull back from commercial real estate lending, savvy players in the CRE space are taking advantage of emerging opportunities to fill the voids. This has, in effect, created a perfect storm -- the combination of tightened rules and regulations, ever increasing demand from lenders, and interest from new entrants to the commercial lending space, have all allowed alternative lenders to become real, active, and significant players in commercial real estate finance.
- [3 Technologies Helping CRE Agents Stay Busy Right Now](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/3-technologies-helping-cre-agents-stay-busy-right-now/): Technology is always pushing commercial real estate beyond the boundaries of what’s considered possible and probable. And right now, these tech-powered miracles are needed more than ever.
- [3 Tenant Must-Haves in the Medical Office Space](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/3-tenant-must-haves-in-the-medical-office-space/): 2019 has ushered in a whole new era of medical office spaces. As technology continues to advance and the needs of contemporary patients diversify, the medical office space had no choice but to adapt. Today’s medical offices hardly resemble their predecessors, and it’s changing how the medical business gets carried out. 
- [3 Things CRE Can Learn from the Uber Crash](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/3-things-cre-can-learn-from-the-uber-crash/): In 2016, more than 37K people died in car accidents in the U.S. That same year, one person died in Florida when his Tesla’s Autopilot feature failed to sense a truck cutting across the road, though the death was ruled an accident since there was no system defect detected.
- [3 Things to Know About Investing in Opportunity Zones](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/3-things-to-know-about-investing-in-opportunity-zones/): By definition “added to the tax code in 2017, an Opportunity Zone is an economically-distressed community where new investments, may be eligible for preferential tax treatment.”
- [3 Things to Know About Multi-Story Industrial Warehousing](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/3-things-to-know-about-multi-story-industrial-warehousing/): Over the past several years, the industrial real estate industry has experienced its strongest run to date. And, thanks to the worldwide growth of both domestic and international economies, coupled with the explosion of eCommerce, this trend is predicted to continue through 2019 - and even beyond.
- [3 Things to Watch Now that Amazon Go is Here](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/3-things-to-watch-now-that-amazon-go-is-here/): Amazon Go is set to make a huge impact on retailers across the United States, whether they are ready for it or not. Amazon rolled out the new technology that allows shoppers to go into stores, put the items they want in their cart, and simply walk out the door and be automatically charged for the items. The new Amazon Go uses a combination of a virtual shopping cart, sensor technology and deep learning algorithms, that will track shopper's every move, and charge them for what they purchase.
- [3 Tips for Making an Open Office More Productive](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/3-tips-for-making-an-open-office-more-productive/): More and more firms are choosing to use the open office format in order to create productivity and improve collaboration among workers. For workers unfamiliar with this format, it can be a big change from the traditional offices and cubicles of the past. A study by design firm Gensler found that only one in four workers are in the optimal workplace environment.
- [3 Tips for Retail Space Owners Looking to Attract New Tenants](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/3-tips-for-retail-space-owners-looking-to-attract-new-tenants/): According to ICSC, 64 percent of retailers will open new stores in 2019. But it’s the downfall of mediocre retail. Tenants need to see the data, customers need to feel a sense of shared values and community before making purchasing decisions. But how can average shopping centers step above mediocrity and attract the tenants they need to thrive? Try these tips for attracting new retail tenants:
- [3 Unique Ways to Add Value to Your Multifamily Building](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/3-unique-ways-to-add-value-to-your-multifamily-building/): In today's competitive multifamily market, apartment communities are looking for more advantages than ever to attract new tenants to their complexes. Landlords are looking to add value to their properties by adding new features and amenities that not only attract new tenants, but that also help increase rents.
- [3 Ways E-Commerce Will Continue to Impact CRE in 2017](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/3-ways-e-commerce-will-continue-to-impact-cre-in-2017/): Few of us have not been touched by the rise of e-commerce in recent years. The ability to shop and make purchases from virtually any location is quickly becoming a routine expectation for most Americans. Online retailers are taking advantage of the ways that technology enables more targeted marketing, creating a personalized shopping experience for customers that’s based on their past searching and purchasing behavior.
- [3 Ways Infrastructure Construction Will Impact Real Estate](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/3-ways-infrastructure-construction-will-impact-industrial-real-estate/): Part of President Trump's new plan for the U.S. economy is to spend billions of dollars in infrastructure construction to repair, replace and retrofit many aspects of the U.S. transportation system. Many bridges, roadways and tunnels are close to a hundred years old, and showing signs of deterioration. President Trump promises to address many of these unsafe issues, and launch a huge amount of construction spending to repair and replace these worn out parts of the transportation system.
- [3 Ways Last-Mile Delivery is Impacting Local CRE Markets](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/3-ways-last-mile-delivery-is-impacting-local-cre-markets/): Last-mile delivery is the process of getting a product to its final destination. With e-commerce growing in popularity, more companies are focusing on same and next-day delivery. This means that the focus on last-mile distribution has become more important than ever as customers begin to expect more out of their online shopping experiences.
- [3 Ways the Smart City Will Change Real Estate](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/3-ways-the-smart-city-will-change-real-estate/): The term smart city is becoming a bigger part of real estate lingo – but what is the meaning behind it? Moreover, how will smart cities make themselves felt in the current and future real estate markets? Let’s look at three ways in which the smart-city concept is set to resonate throughout the industry.
- [3 Ways Uber’s Potential IPO Could Impact CRE](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/3-ways-ubers-potential-ipo-could-impact-cre/): In February, reports from CNBC surfaced that Uber was making moves to prepare for an IPO next year. Lyft, Uber’s main competitor in the U.S. is also laying the groundwork necessary for going public attracting $1 billion from Google’s parent company. At first blush, this news may not seem relevant to CRE, but its impact could be felt in three important ways.
- [3 Ways Virtual Reality is Changing Commercial Real Estate](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/3-ways-virtual-reality-is-changing-commercial-real-estate/): Virtual reality (VR) is expected to make a $15.6 Billion impact on the economy in 2020, so it’s safe to say that this is less of a trend and more of a future way of life. Just as most technology and visual media disruptions have historically impacted commercial real estate – VR is no exception.
- [4 Big CRE Tech Trends We're Watching (and You Should Too)](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/4-big-cre-tech-trends-were-watching-and-you-should-too/): Even if you’re fascinated by the huge variety of digital tools we have available in CRE, it can be hard to keep up with all of the trends and developments. There has been a deep change in the industry in recent years, thanks to new technology that makes us more effective and efficient. Digital tools facilitate everything from marketing to project management, and new ideas are constantly being stirred into the mix.
- [4 Big Retail Trends and the Markets Where They Work](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/4-big-retail-trends-and-the-markets-where-they-work/): Retailers are pulling out all the stops in 2017 to attract new customers and keep existing customers coming to their brick-and-mortar retail locations. New and innovative marketing ideas are going to flood consumers email boxes in 2017, as retailers try to catch up with online businesses, such as amazon.com who have already mastered this approach to direct marketing the consumer. Traditional retailers have to catch up in terms of marketing to consumers, but their locations also must attract today's modern consumer in terms of offering the best price and selection options.
- [4 CRE Technologies We're Watching for 2018](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/4-cre-technologies-were-watching-for-2018/): These days, technology is changing faster than ever. Keeping up to date seems like a never ending cycle. It’s easy to forget that the smartphone emerged only ten years ago, and now it is ubiquitous. Here are some of the technologies that you should be keeping your eye on in 2018 and the future.
- [4 Hot Markets Where Multifamily Looks Great for Investors](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/4-hot-markets-where-multifamily-looks-great-for-investors/): The multifamily market is facing a transition time. Transaction volumes have dropped from a record setting 2016 as rent growth is softening and new projects are coming online. Opportunities still present themselves, however, care needs to be taken to ensure the financials of a potential purchase make sense. More than any time since the bubble burst in 2009, choosing the best market for your investment is key.
- [4 Hot Office Markets to Watch (And Some Up-and-Coming Markets, too!)](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/4-hot-office-markets-to-watch-and-some-up-and-coming-markets-too/): Hot office markets traditionally follow cities that have the hottest housing markets, since new home buyers need jobs to make their mortgage payments. Here are a few of the cities that look to be hot in 2017 in providing office space for new businesses, in addition to having strong housing growth according to Business Insider.
- [4 Industrial Real Estate Trends That Will Stick Around in the New Year](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/4-industrial-real-estate-trends-that-will-stick-around-in-the-new-year/): Industrial real estate is nothing new. In the past, the demand for industrial real estate has directly correlated to economic growth. However, it is currently in higher demand than ever and there are some very optimistic outlooks for industrial real estate for the near future. The ULI Real Estate Economic Forecast is the nation’s leading survey from renowned economists and analysts.
- [4 Items Today’s Tenants Can’t Live Without (You Might be Surprised)&nbsp;&nbsp;](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/4-items-todays-tenants-cant-live-without-you-might-be-surprised/): Multifamily housing, such as apartment buildings or communities, is a hot commodity for many commercial real estate investors. And with more Americans now renting than at any other time in the last 50 years, it’s easy to see why. But here’s a stat that you may not know:
- [4 Modern Ways to Update Your Traditional Lead Follow-Up Methods](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/4-modern-ways-to-update-your-traditional-lead-follow-up-methods/): You have spent tireless hours obtaining listings, you've pushed yourself to expand your marketing techniques and now leads are starting to come in. However, no matter how many new, fresh leads you've gotten, if you don’t effectively follow up and nurture these leads, the sale may never blossom. It is important to be effective in your approach to following up on leads to eventually secure and close a sale. You may be thinking to yourself “ But I have closed plenty of sales in the past!”
- [4 Must-Haves When Hiring a Commercial Real Estate Agent](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/4-must-haves-when-hiring-a-commercial-real-estate-agent/): Choosing the right commercial real estate agent is something that should take careful thought and consideration. After all, a good CRE agent is your window to understanding important factors that might affect your purchase, which means that they must be proficient in performing environmental and demographic research, as well as understanding statistics and financial data.
- [4 Productivity Apps for Real Estate Agents to Crush 2017](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/4-productivity-apps-for-real-estate-agents-to-crush-2017/): Real estate agents are always trying to maintain a competitive edge over the competition. These productivity apps will help you work more efficiently and easily, to close more deals. If you are looking to make a New Year's Resolution, or just make improvements in the way you are doing your business, here are 4 apps to help you make 2017 a great year for business:
- [4 Reasons Foreign Investors Will Continue to Look to US CRE](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/4-reasons-foreign-investors-will-continue-to-look-to-us-cre/): Experts and analytics are anticipating the international interest for United States’ commercial properties to remain prominent - and most likely steadily increasing. Here are 4 key factors that will continue to attract foreign interest to the national market.
- [4 Reasons to Watch the Warehousing and Industrial Spaces](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/4-reasons-to-watch-the-warehousing-and-industrial-spaces/): Last year, e-commerce brought in close to a half a trillion dollars, growing by over 10% from year-to-year. In order to meet that demand and the projected 10% increase over this year, retailers will need to acquire at least 50 million more square feet of industrial warehouse space.
- [4 Technologies Helping to Overcome Challenges in Property Management](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/4-technologies-helping-to-overcome-challenges-in-property-management/): Technology is revolutionizing the property management business by providing convenient answers to common pain points. Let’s check out these 4 types of technologies and how they’re helping to optimize CRE property management.
- [4 Technologies Making Commercial Real Estate Buildings Smarter](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/4-technologies-making-commercial-real-estate-buildings-smarter/): The prevalence of Internet of Things (IoT) technology has changed the way we live and work, and few industries have felt it more than commercial real estate. After all, modern businesses rely on smart technology to help their companies work more efficiently and effectively in ways that you may not have thought of.
- [4 Things You Didn't Know About Millennials in the Workplace](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/4-things-you-didnt-know-about-millennials-in-the-workplace/): Technology is changing the way we do business, and nobody understands this more than the millennials. This tech-savvy generation, which will make up approximately 75% of the workforce in 13 years, is at the center of all these changes. In many ways, the millennial generation has helped us reevaluate the traditional working model so that we can come up with better ways to increase productivity and maintain a healthier standard of life in the office.
- [4 Ways Automation Can Help Agents Up Their Game in the Future](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/4-ways-automation-can-help-agents-up-their-game-in-the-future/): Have you ever wondered why smartphones took off the way they did? Chances are good that you really haven’t given it much thought… but the chances are even better that you have one of these (now ubiquitous) devices within your reach. But the answer is simple: smartphones rolled all of the most essential everyday tools, such as GPS maps, your calendars, and your camera and phone into one easy access point -- that fits in the palm of your hand. And if society is so easily able to embrace this life-changing convenience, surely adopting other life-changing innovations would be just as simple, right?
- [4 Ways Co-Working is Impacting CRE](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/4-ways-co-working-is-impacting-cre/): Co-working office spaces are changing the way millennials go to work, and in the process, influencing the way cities grow and develop. These unorthodox workspaces have become a hot commodity over the past couple of years, but how exactly are affecting the CRE industry?
- [4 Ways CRE is Finally Paying Attention to Co-Working](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/4-ways-cre-is-finally-paying-attention-to-co-working/): 2018 was the year that the CRE world finally starting paying serious attention to co-working. With CRE moving into the flexible workspace industry, it continues to influence the way co-working office spaces operate. CRE’s redesigning of the business model can be observed on all fronts, especially negotiations and agreements. Get an insider's view by looking at these 3 major ways CRE is moving into co-working.
- [4 Ways Everyone Is Changing to Accommodate E-Commerce Demands](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/4-ways-everyone-is-changing-to-accommodate-e-commerce-demands/): The e-commerce boom has definitely changed the way that many Americans do their shopping. Instead of going to their local mall or shopping center, a lot of people prefer to order online instead. This, in turn, has caused a number of companies to change their business models in order to keep up with the demand of online shopping. Here are some ways how:
- [4 Ways that Driverless Cars Could Impact the CRE Industry](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/4-ways-that-driverless-cars-could-impact-the-cre-industry/): Companies ranging from the big automakers in Detroit to tech firms in Silicon Valley are pouring research dollars into driverless cars, and this development is projected to completely change the future of commercial real estate. This transition creates opportunities for new investment as well as challenges for existing properties.
- [5 Best Practices for Keeping Agents Engaged at Your Brokerage](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/5-best-practices-for-keeping-agents-engaged-at-your-brokerage/): How do you retain top talent? You create a brokerage that people want to work at and stay with. There are best practices that apply to all businesses, but here are 5 ways particularly for brokerages to keep your agents engaged.
- [5 Big Tech Innovations to Impact Retail This Year](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/5-big-tech-innovations-to-impact-retail-this-year/): Retailers are trying every new technology to gain advantages over the competition in the slim margins of the retail sales world. Amazon, who is no stranger to innovation, is leading the way in 2016 with exciting new ways to get products to consumers faster and with lower shipping costs. In fact, Amazon recently announced the use of drones to make some deliveries, which will further improve delivery times.
- [5 Considerations Companies Should Make When Selecting Office Space](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/5-considerations-companies-should-make-when-selecting-office-space/): The office space your company inhabits is a critical factor in its success. It has an impact on employee productivity and job satisfaction, creates initial impressions on clients and partners, and contributes significantly to the company culture.
- [5 Markets CRE Investors Should Watch in 2018](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/5-markets-cre-investors-should-watch-in-2018/): Experts anticipate that the commercial real estate market will continue to be healthy going into 2018. As investors look to find the next property to add to their portfolio as the new year approaches, these are the five markets CRE investors should watch in 2018. From drastic headquarter moves to the increase in suburban office market interest, the time is now for investors to expand their portfolios.
- [5 Office Design Trends Keeping the Open Concept Office Alive](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/5-office-design-trends-keeping-the-open-concept-office-alive/): The idea of an open workspace has been around since the early 20th century. It began to evolve from a single large room with rows of desks or benches in the 1950’s, when the German Quickborner design group began adding partitions for privacy, creating an “office landscape.” Modular room components appeared in the 1960’s, and soon companies were moving everyone out of private offices and into a shared space
- [5 Quick Tips for CRE Social Media](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/5-quick-tips-for-cre-social-media/): Social media is one of the most active and engaging forms of marketing in today’s world. Unlike before, retailers aren’t the only companies taking advantage of all that social media has to offer their business. Commercial real estate companies like NAI Global are participating in the conversation on social media and engaging with their clients and consumers online.
- [5 Retail Trends We’re Watching for Q3 2019](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/5-retail-trends-were-watching-for-q3-2019/): Besides these challenges, 2019’s retail sector has been on the rise. The first half of the year has paved the way for a new era of retail, and big changes are right around the corner. Here’s what the experts are expecting out of the year’s third quarter.
- [5 Things Renters Want More of in 2020](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/5-things-renters-want-more-of-in-2020/): This has an undeniable impact on commercial real estate - especially when it comes to the multifamily sector. The recent 2020 Apartment Resident Report conducted by the National Multifamily Council in partnership with Kingsley Associates is providing tons of insight into what contemporary renters are looking for this year.
- [5 Things to Know About CRE and Blockchain](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/5-things-to-know-about-cre-and-blockchain/): Most people have little idea what blockchain even is as it relates to cryptocurrency. Now that the same technology behind virtual currency is being adapted for use in many other industries, firms in the CRE sector are bracing for its impact.
- [5 Things to Know About Industrial Real Estate Demand](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/5-things-to-know-about-industrial-real-estate-demand/): Things are looking good for the industrial real estate sector, which is hitting record lows in terms of nationwide vacancies as well as record net occupancy gains across the country. Let’s take a more detailed look at the current state of the market and its demand – and assess whether new construction can keep up with that demand. The five things you need to know are:
- [5 Trends We're Watching as the Open Concept Office Evolves](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/5-trends-were-watching-as-the-open-concept-office-evolves/): Nearly 70 percent of today’s office spaces have adapted to some form of an open office concept. Open office spaces aren’t going anywhere, but the way they are designed is changing. The idea of open offices has surpassed its infancy and is entering a phase of maturity that’s focused around providing the best experience for workers. These are the top five trends we’re watching as the open-concept office evolves.
- [5 Twitter Trends We're Watching for 2019 (and the NAI Global Affiliates Crushing It)](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/5-twitter-trends-were-watching-for-2019-and-the-nai-global-affiliates-crushing-it/): While the NAI team is dominating the CRE industry, NAI Global offices are also setting up this year’s hottest trends on Twitter. Follow their example to get in on the best engaging practices and tricks to gain more followers in 2019.
- [5 Ways CRE Buildings Continue to Get Smarter](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/5-ways-cre-buildings-continue-to-get-smarter/): Smart technology is improving all the time, incorporating machine learning and artificial intelligence to handle more and more complex tasks. Now more than ever, all commercial buildings have to get Smart out of necessity – it is no longer a luxury. Particularly, there are 5 ways that CRE buildings continue to advance and change the industry.
- [5 Ways Grocery is Changing (and How Brick-and-Mortar is Keeping Up)](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/5-ways-grocery-is-changing-and-how-brick-and-mortar-is-keeping-up/): Winn-Dixie is getting a lot of press, but Albertson’s Grocery stores appears to be poised to buy up the stalwart Rite Aid as reported by the WSJ. E-commerce alone is not the reason for these bankruptcies but it has pushed brick-and-mortar to revamp or get out. Here are 5 ways that brick-and-mortar is pushing back in order to survive the e-commerce onslaught:
- [5 Ways Robots are Changing the Game for CRE](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/5-ways-robots-are-changing-the-game-for-cre/): Automation is a topic that has been in the forefront of everyone’s mind over the past year. People anxiously wait to see how the workforce will change as soon as robots and smart software become more prevalent in the occupational setting. Many people tend to think of automation as something that will disrupt industries that rely on manual labor while leaving skilled labor untouched – a notion that is false. Everyone from pharmacists, attorneys, and real estate agents will be impacted by automation in the coming years.
- [5 Ways to Vet Potential Commercial Real Estate Tenants](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/5-ways-to-vet-potential-commercial-real-estate-tenants/): Don’t expect landlords to rent out their commercial space to the first tenant who puts in an offer. In many cases, landlords have a lot of variables they consider when deciding to accept an offer to lease. This can include things such as background checks, reviewing tax returns, credit reports and references or even just connecting personally with a tenant. Here are five ways to vet a potential real estate tenant.
- [6 NAI Global Affiliates Creating Great Twitter Content](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/6-nai-global-affiliates-creating-great-twitter-content/): Within this CRE-centric world of tweets, you’ll undoubtedly see NAI Global Affiliates making their mark. We’d like to highlight some of our favorite NAI Global Affiliate accounts so you can check them out, too.
- [6 Productivity Apps to Help Agents Amplify Their Business in 2019](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/6-productivity-apps-to-help-agents-amplify-their-business-in-2019/): Commercial real estate has long been considered one of the most competitive career paths you can choose. However, with new technology rapidly appearing, it’s easier than ever to increase your efficiency and productivity. The following 6 apps (linked below) will save you time and effort, allowing you to crush your competition and provide your clients with the latest tools for a streamlined experience.
- [7 Must-Watch CRE Tech Companies in 2020](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/7-must-watch-cre-tech-companies-in-2020/): Technology is reinventing the commercial real estate industry. It’s helping professionals in the business stay organized, optimize workflows, and streamline busy work - opening up more time to focus on what really matters.
- [7 NAI Global Affiliate Blogs to Bookmark Today](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/7-nai-global-affiliate-blogs-to-bookmark-today/): Undoubtedly, we as a modern society love blogs. Enamored by quick, easy to absorb, entertaining and informative content— but let’s be honest, if you're currently reading this, we likely don't have to sell you on the value of the “blog.”
- [7 Other Options Besides Excel to Keep You Organized](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/7-other-options-besides-excel-to-keep-you-organized/): Though Excel has become standard for spreadsheet data tracking across the business and academic world, it has had some shortcomings. For one, Excel for business is expensive, especially when you consider some of the more advanced options now that are free or cost less than $10 per month.
- [7 Productivity Tips for CRE Brokers to Close More Deals in 2019](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/7-productivity-tips-for-cre-brokers-to-close-more-deals-in-2019/): Another year has come to a close as we leave 2018 behind and usher in 2019. Your New Year resolution as a commercial real estate broker may be to close more deals this year. However, productivity is a key component in reaching this goal. If you focus on working smarter and ramping up productivity, you will be well on your way to the best year yet.
- [7 Reasons Why a Property Website is Your Best Marketing Tool](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/7-reasons-why-a-property-website-is-your-best-marketing-tool/): And that’s why a property website should be unique and distinct for every property. The website—consider it the digital front door—welcomes each prospect in with a focus on the best attributes. Today’s tenants expect an experience just like shopping on Amazon, binge-watching a new Netflix series or reading the latest news headlines. And future tenants and investors want that same ease when looking for their next property.
- [7 Ways to Tailor Workspaces to Ever-Evolving Workplace Trends](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/february-blog-3-7-ways-to-tailor-workspaces-to-ever-evolving-workplace-trends/): When employees at Google were asked to rank their favorite things about working there, the games and perks weren’t the biggest lures. It’s the high wages that Google employees earn, averaging nearly three times the national median wage at $140K per year. It’s providing three free gourmet meals a day for employees. It is weeks of vacation time and company trips and holiday parties that are out of this world.
- [8 Ways Coworking Has Changed Everything from Expectations to Physical Space](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/8-ways-coworking-has-changed-everything-from-expectations-to-physical-space/): Recently, Forbes made a point about how, not too long ago, the Apple iPhone completely disrupted Nokia’s long-standing dominance in the cell phone industry -- and then goes on to compare that to the way that WeWork and other new coworking models are changing literally everything about the ways in which we work. And they do mean literally everything -- the types of places in which offices are located, the way that offices are targeting workers and new talent, and even the very ways that offices are being designed.
- [9 Things to Consider Before Closing an Office Space Deal](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/9-things-to-consider-before-closing-an-office-space-deal/): Thinking about leasing an office space now or in the near future? It is important to consider a number of things prior to closing the deal. Of course, any business owner or professional in need of office space will look at the size and price of a variety of offices, but there are a number of additional details and features that might get overlooked when deciding on new office space.
- [AI is Changing the CRE Game: Here’s 5 Ways](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/ai-is-changing-the-cre-game-heres-5-ways/): In a study by Harvard Business Review about the revolution of big data as a management tool, it was found that artificial intelligence used to analyze and apply data to decision making by those at the top of the CRE industry saw an increase of up to 6% in productivity compared to their competitors.
- [Amazon Increases Brick-and-Mortar Footprint: Why It Matters](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/amazon-increases-brick-and-mortar-footprint-why-it-matters/): With Amazon’s push on brick-and-mortar retail, it makes the company’s acquisition of Whole Foods even more important, with Whole Foods currently representing nearly 80 percent of the Amazon-owned storefronts throughout the country. This acquisition allowed Amazon to put even more pressure on traditional retailers, many of which have shuttered a number of stores in recent years.
- [Amazon Looks to Airports for Next Move: Here's 3 Reasons Why](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/amazon-looks-to-airports-for-next-move-heres-3-reasons-why/): The expanded array of vehicles intrinsically tie into the sphere of CRE, as they require specific accommodations, storage, and parking facilities. The current trends and technologies affect the planning and development of modern multifamily, office, and retail sectors.
- [Amazon’s Big Moves Cause Big Changes](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/amazons-big-moves-cause-big-changes/): It seems as though Amazon is in the headline of every news story, from their acquisition of Whole Foods to the hunt for their next headquarters location, this company is making big moves that will result in big changes for the commercial real estate industry.
- [Apartment Retention is Doing Well, but What About Revenue?](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/apartment-retention-is-doing-well-but-what-about-revenue/): The coronavirus pandemic has affected every industry segment in some way or another, and the real estate market is no exception. At the height of the pandemic in April, apartment retention hit an all-time high in the United States, with the overwhelming majority of American renters being either unable or unwilling to move or relocate.
- [Are Data Centers Looking for Smaller Spaces?](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/are-data-centers-looking-for-smaller-spaces/): Growth in the realm of individual units means that the needs and functionality of data centers require key modifications. Data centers still stand as pivotal points, but what and how they operate is undergoing mass transformations.
- [Are Grocers the Answer to Retail Woes?](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/are-grocers-the-answer-to-retail-woes/): More than 6,000 retail stores closed their doors for good throughout the United States in 2017, according to research conducted by Business Insider. Among those on the list are plenty of big names in the retail industry that have been in business a long time, such as Macy’s, Sears, Radio Shack, and more. In the face of declining sales year after year and less traffic from customers, many retailers are faced with no other choice.
- [Are Today's Offices Transforming into Boutique Hotels?](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/are-todays-offices-transforming-into-boutique-hotels/): Over the past few years, there has been a marked increase in the number of people who work remotely. And this trend doesn’t discriminate, as it can be seen across the board, throughout a number of industries. And, honestly, it comes as no surprise - with the advances in technology, today’s workforce can conduct their business almost entirely online. However, smart employers are doing all they can to continue offering their employees a space in which they enjoy working.
- [As Demand for Parking Changes, CRE is Impacted](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/as-demand-for-parking-changes-cre-is-impacted/): The expanded array of vehicles intrinsically tie into the sphere of CRE, as they require specific accommodations, storage, and parking facilities. The current trends and technologies affect the planning and development of modern multifamily, office, and retail sectors.
- [Asia Pacific Went Through COVID-19 Before the US. What Can We Learn from the Region?](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/asia-pacific-went-through-covid-19-before-the-us-what-can-we-learn-from-the-region/): NEW YORK—The Coronavirus has impacted global property markets around the world, with the greatest disruptions in the resort and hospitality sectors, retail real estate, commercial office and to a lesser extent, industrial properties. As the US moves to reopen its economy, it is instrumental to see how commercial real estate sectors across Asia have fared to date.
- [Atlanta Market Overview with NAI Global’s Mitchell Brannen (Part 3)](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/atlanta-market-overview-with-nai-globals-mitchell-brannen/): Few cities in America have enjoyed the population growth that Atlanta has post-World War II. In 1950, according to Bloomberg, Atlanta had 670,000 residents and today, its population has grown to 6 million. Atlanta went from the 23rd largest metro area in the U.S. to its current status at #9. Good climate, excellent quality of life offset by reasonable cost of living expenses, infrastructure investing..
- [Breaking Barriers: Panel of NAI Global Women Discuss Careers in Commercial Real Estate](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/breaking-barriers-panel-of-nai-global-women-discuss-careers-in-commercial-real-estate/): Just as it is for men, ask four women how they chose careers in commercial real estate and you will get four different answers. Andie Edmonds was a stock broker in the 1990s before moving to a small city in Central Oregon where she wanted to reboot her career after her kids were all in school. In Bend, she got hired by the first company she interviewed with but only after the principal of the firm encouraged her to interview with all the other brokerage shops in town.
- [Broker Tips: Third Installment Of Our Best Tips For Brokers](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/broker-tips-third-installment-of-our-best-tips-for-brokers/): NAI Global is the largest independent broker organization in the world, and that translates to an immense wealth of expertise embedded in our network. We hav...
- [Can You Balance Energy Efficiency While Still Giving Tenants Control?](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/can-you-balance-energy-efficiency-while-still-giving-tenants-control/): Providing tenants operational liberties and succeeding in limiting commercial waste is a precarious edge to walk. However, it’s not impossible. Here’s what CRE pros should keep in mind as they strive to create green assets while keeping tenants happy.
- [Canadian CRE Recovery: On the Up, Up North](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/canadian-cre-recovery-on-the-up-up-north/): Commercial real estate (CRE) professionals and investors in Canada are describing the medium-term outlook as “rosy”, according to a trends analys...
- [China Driving Change in Last Mile Delivery](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/china-driving-change-in-last-mile-delivery/): The last mile is undergoing a major transformative shift in countries around the world. The increasing demand for shorter delivery times from an ever-growing population of online shoppers is pushing the industry in an entirely new direction. And while e-commerce makes up 10% of all retail sales in USA, it is forecast to be a staggering 28.6% of sales in China in 2018.
- [Commercial Real Estate Is Not Local Anymore](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/commercial-real-estate-is-not-local-anymore/): When Thomas Friedman published his seminal book, The World is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century, in 2005, his analysis of globalization described a new world order of commerce wherein all competitors have an equal opportunity.
- [Considering the Design/Build Process for CRE? Here’s What You Need to Know&nbsp;](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/considering-the-design-build-process-for-cre-heres-what-you-need-to-know/): Design/Build is taking the commercial world by storm as it’s changing the way that businesses are being established. It’s one of the fastest-growing methods for modern construction projects in the US, and the industry can’t get enough.
- [Construction Moves Forward in 2020: 4 Reasons Why](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/construction-moves-forward-in-2020-4-reasons-why/): 2020 will be remembered as the year everything paused from an unexpected and unprecedented pandemic. As a result, industries all over the world faced massive challenges - commercial real estate included. From intensifying consumer demands to economic hardships, it’s been a tough ride for CRE sectors such as office, retail, and restaurants.
- [Coronavirus is already disrupting commercial real estate activity](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/coronavirus-is-already-disrupting-commercial-real-estate-activity/): Across the country, the coronavirus outbreak is beginning to affect real estate decision-making with the greatest impact to commercial property markets likely to be in development, finance, hotel, retail and industrial sectors.
- [CORPORATE TOP PRODUCER: Kevin Goeller](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/corporate-top-producer-kevin-goeller/): Kevin Goeller is a principal at NAI KLNB in Tysons, VA, and has specialized in representing business park landlords and tenants for over three decades, and i...
- [CORPORATE TOP PRODUCER: Laurence Bergman](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/corporate-top-producer-laurence-bergman/): President of NAI Bergman, Laurence Bergman has been announced as one of NAI Global’s top producers for the year. He is a founding member of his firm – ...
- [CORPORATE TOP PRODUCER: Nathan Anderson](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/corporate-top-producer-nathan-anderson/): At NAI Global, we are highly productive business people, leaders in our markets, and we recognize our top commercial real estate (CRE) talent wherever possib...
- [CORPORATE TOP PRODUCER: Todd Hubbard](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/corporate-top-producer-todd-hubbard/): Todd Hubbard – managing principal and president for NAI Robert Lynn (Fort Worth, TX) – was recently announced as one of NAI Global’s 2020 top producers.Todd ...
- [CORPORATE TOP PRODUCER: Ty Gose](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/corporate-top-producer-ty-gose/): Ty Gose is a commercial sales associate and senior broker at NAI Latter and Blum, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and has been named one of our top producers for ...
- [Cost Impact of Higher Wind Warranties](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cost-impact-of-higher-wind-warranties/): Building owners, specifiers, architects, and consultants have become concerned about protecting their investments by following the latest building codes. The International Building Code adopts standards that are based on studies of winds and the research of the damage that has occurred. This standard, developed by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) for determining the structural soundness, is referenced as ASCE 7.
- [CRE Brokers: Step Up Your Social Media Game in 2018 with These 5 Tips](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cre-brokers-step-up-your-social-media-game-in-2018-with-these-5-tips/): Could you say that you have a solid social media following? If so, are they simply following you or are they actually engaging with you? The answers to these questions will tell you whether or not you need to step up your social media game. If you are underwhelmed by your social media strategy, we have 5 tips to help you make a bigger splash on social media in 2018.
- [CRE Rising To The Climate Change Challenge](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cre-rising-to-the-climate-change-challenge/): In June 2021, parts of North America faced a heatwave with temperatures far beyond historic levels. Temperatures in the Pacific Northwest and certain regions...
- [CRE Terms #10: Energy and Resource Efficiency](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cre-terms-10-energy-and-resource-efficiency/): Over the last few years, both how we work and how we evaluate space have changed. Many workers are resisting the return to office, and asking for more sustai...
- [CRE Terms #11: Logistics Terminology](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cre-terms-11-logistics-terminology/): Among the many shifting factors in the real estate market over the last couple of years, one of the things that’s remained certain is a growing demand for industrial real estate space. In particular logistics and warehousing premises have become the darlings of the industry, and seem set to continue their upward trajectory through 2022.
- [CRE Terms #3: Development Terminology](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cre-terms-3-development-terminology/): This is the third installment of our blog series on commercial real estate (CRE) terms, and for today’s glossary and definitions we unpack some of the ...
- [CRE Terms #5: Space and Usage](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cre-terms-5-space-and-usage/): One of the interesting things about the CRE industry is how our ideas about space and property usage change over time. For example, the lines between retail,...
- [CRE Terms #6: Defining Finance](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cre-terms-6-defining-finance/): Welcome to the sixth edition of the CRE terms series, a collection of articles looking at the terms and jargon we use in commercial real estate (CRE). For th...
- [CRE Terms #7: Space For New Occupant Categories](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cre-terms-7-space-for-new-occupant-categories/): As part of our ongoing blog series into core knowledge of commercial real estate (CRE) terminology, we’re back with new terms for defining and unpackin...
- [CRE Terms #8: A Look At Leasing](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/a-look-at-leasing/): One of the greatest impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic has been the emptying out of offices and professional workspace. This has been seen in major office mark...
- [CRE Terms #9: Maintenance And Improvements Defined](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cre-terms-9-maintenance-and-improvements-defined/): Welcome back to another edition of NAI Global’s ongoing series on commercial real estate (CRE) terms and definitions. In this blog post, we will be exp...
- [CRE Terms: Defining Space](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cre-terms-defining-space/): Commercial real estate (CRE) is full of ways to slice and dice the numbers around occupation, yields, usable areas, and more. In-demand brokers and dealmaker...
- [CRE Trends](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cre-trends/): Pandemic gives the “smart hotels” trend a boost In addition to the bruising that the Covid-19 pandemic gave retail and office property, hospitali...
- [Detroit's Resurgence](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/detroits-resurgence/): Move over, Motor City and Motown as handles for Detroit, and make way for Momentum City.
- [Developers Ditch Parking to Make Room for Uber](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/developers-ditch-parking-to-make-room-for-uber/): The high cost of developing commercial real estate has started to impact the amount of parking developed with new office buildings, thanks to the popularity of rideshare services Uber, Lyft and others. Employers have begun to offer incentives to keep their employees from driving to work, such as discount cards, passes and other financial incentives. And, apartment communities are offering a rental discount to renters that use the ride sharing services, opposed to parking a personal car on the site.
- [Developing a Sense of Community That Keeps Tenants Around](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/developing-a-sense-of-community-that-keeps-tenants-around/): Developing a sense of community and providing your tenants with amenities in an office building, apartment complex, and everything in between is proven to make them feel more comfortable and valued. Tenants are also more likely to stick around and renew leases with an environment they enjoy. So, let’s take a look at some ways you can develop a sense of community for your tenants, t ensure their happiness and longevity in your property.
- [Drones Aren’t Just for Marketing: 4 Ways CRE is Using Them](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/drones-arent-just-for-marketing-4-ways-cre-is-using-them/): Drones have come a long way. It’s been a few years since their widespread explosion of popularity and they’re being applied in ways never before anticipated. Drones are much more than just photography and videography - they’re playing a big role in optimizing business industries all around the world. Today’s professionals use drones as a vital resource  - including commercial real estate. Here are some of the latest ways in which the commercial sector is using drones.
- [Event Recap: Tuesday General Session](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/event-recap-tuesday-general-session/): This year’s Convention was attended by over 500 professionals and established a record for first-time attendees with over 100 new NAI professionals in Carlsbad, as well as offices from China, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic and a prospective affiliate from Saudi Arabia.
- [Expert Insight: Buyer Brokerage And Tenant Representation](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/expert-insight-buyer-brokerage-and-tenant-representation/): Doug Finlay of NAI Peninsula has over 30 years of experience in commercial real estate (CRE) in Ontario, Canada. His career path started in commercial construction, in the field. He then had a life-changing interview with a design-build contractor who spotted his potential and gave him the chance to explore more options and said “Here’s your desk, see where you fit in”. Doug says “After several months of trying my hand at estimating, then project managing small contracts, I found my natural niche – business development and contract negotiation.
- [Experts Turn to Opportunistic Moves, Lending During Uncertainty of Economic Downturn](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/experts-turn-to-opportunistic-moves-lending-during-uncertainty-of-economic-downturn/): As we shift through economic uncertainty and changes in the market, commercial real estate businesses are planning for a range of scenarios — and looking to historical trends to make predictions. REBusinessOnline sat down with two industry experts to talk about how this period of uncertainty compares to previous eras and where there may be benefits and opportunities in the current landscape. Jay Olshonsky, president and CEO, and Cliff Moskowitz, executive vice president, at NAI Global spoke about the commercial real estate outlook and the challenges it is likely to face in the immediate future.
- [Featured Property: Navy Industrial in Jacksonville Is A Solid Investment](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/featured-property-navy-industrial-in-jacksonville-is-a-solid-investment/): This week’s featured property is a 65,806 square foot industrial distribution facility recently acquired by Faropoint for $8,325,000, with NAI Hallmark...
- [Five Traps to Avoid When Managing Commercial Properties in China](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/five-traps-to-avoid-when-managing-commercial-properties-in-china/): As getting real estate right is so crucial, yet so difficult, for companies in China, the author has listed five kinds of mistakes that companies make time and time again.
- [Foreign Interest in Industrial Real Estate Continues to Grow](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/foreign-interest-in-industrial-real-estate-continues-to-grow/): Out of all of the CRE sectors available, overseas investors indicated they are most interested in acquiring industrial assets. Foreign interest honing in on industrial real estate is a trend that has remained strong over the past few years and is set to continue throughout 2019 and beyond.
- [Getting Data from Buildings: 4 Ways Tech Changes the Game](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/getting-data-from-buildings-4-ways-tech-changes-the-game/): Tech is helping improve multifamily assets in every dimension, from management to maintenance. Big data, IoT, and other contemporary technologies are quickly revolutionizing CRE’s multifamily sector; helping building managers and investors to better care for these large properties. Here are 4 ways that today’s hottest technologies are changing the game for the multifamily industry.
- [Global Economic Briefing, The NAI Global Quarterly Review of The Economy](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/global-economic-briefing-the-nai-global-quarterly-review-of-the-economy/): In June the U.S. economy entered its 96th month of economic expansion, the third longest in U.S. history since 1854.
- [Green Services Help Grow Sustainable CRE](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/green-services-help-grow-sustainable-cre/): In the stark light of climate change data, all industries are grappling with their role in a sustainable future, and commercial real estate (CRE) is not exem...
- [Greener Office Spaces Could Drive The Return To Work](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/greener-office-spaces-could-drive-the-return-to-work/): The return to work is a fraught topic for many industries, with some employees pushing back hard on remote working coming to an end. With many workers walkin...
- [Here’s How CRE Developers are Taking Sustainability into Account](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/heres-how-cre-developers-are-taking-sustainability-into-account/): Sustainability in the real estate sector affects a large amount of companies. Sustainability is often referred to in residential real estate, with topics such as rain water harvesting, energy alternatives and recycling surfacing, but commercial real estate value can also be enhanced with sustainability efforts. Here’s how CRE developers are taking sustainability into account.
- [Here’s Why FinTech is Booming](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/heres-why-fintech-is-booming/): When it comes to lasting and impactful developments on our everyday lives, the FinTech movement is certainly high on the list. In fact, we would venture to say that it comes in at a solid second, behind only the Industrial Revolution. For the past century or so, we have seen technology growing at lightning speed, much to the amazement and convenience of mankind (well, most of it, anyway).
- [Here’s Why You Should Have Your Eye on Medical Office Space](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/heres-why-you-should-have-your-eye-on-medical-office-space/): Across the nation, medical office space has continued to shine in the spotlight, with the sector seeing strong investment sales and large hospitals continuing to acquire private practices. What’s more, off-campus satellite patient facilities are growing, making medical office space more attractive than ever.
- [Holiday Shopping and Retail: Predictions](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/holiday-shopping-and-retail-predictions/): According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, holiday shopping predictions are looking strong for 2016. The National Retail Federation said it expects total holiday sales (excluding autos, gas and restaurant sales) will increase 3.6% to $655.8 billion, slightly higher than the post-recession average of 3.4% since 2009.
- [Hospitality Boosting Its Offering With World-Class ‘Resortainment’ Packages](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/hospitality-boosting-its-offering-with-world-class-resortainment-packages/): In a new move for the recovering hospitality sector, some larger hotels and resorts are adding new entertainment options to their offering, including theme parks, virtual-reality games, and circus performances.
- [Hot Prop: Literal Legacy in Sale Creek, TN](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/hot-prop-literal-legacy-in-sale-creek-tn/): This month’s Hot Prop is a slice of Tennessean history and a local seasonal attraction in Sale Creek. Established 200 years ago in 1821, the property (16705 ...
- [Hot Property: Stylish Conference Center In Chicopee, MA Offers A Touch Of New England Elegance](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/hot-property-stylish-conference-center-in-chicopee-ma-offers-a-touch-of-new-england-elegance/): Nestled along Route 33 (Memorial Drive) in leafy Chicopee, this Class A Conference & Training Center sits on 12.23 acres of land and includes two interco...
- [Housing Around The World: Mixed-Use, Green, and 15-Minute Proximity](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/housing-around-the-world-mixed-use-green-and-15-minute-proximity/): There will always be demand for the suburbs and multi-generational living, but the next big boom in property may come from buy-to-rent and micro-apartments, ...
- [How Fashion Retail Is Adapting](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/how-fashion-retail-is-adapting/): A fascinating recent article from Drapers (a fashion retail publication) gives an eye-opening rundown on how clothing retail brands –and the commercial real ...
- [How is COVID-19 Impacting the Grocery Industry Around the Globe?](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/how-is-covid-19-impacting-the-grocery-industry-around-the-globe/): All the lessons that we’re learning during COVID-19’s unprecedented circumstances won’t be long forgotten. The massive amounts of new data, analytics, and possibilities that are coming into play are set to transform the way grocery stores operate forever.
- [How is CRE Using VR During COVID-19?](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/how-is-cre-using-vr-during-covid-19/): VR is undoubtedly the hero of the moment, establishing the most realistic and interactive connections between agents, clients, and listed properties. Amid this pandemic, virtual reality integrations within commercial real estate have gone from a luxury to a necessity - where it’s set to stay.
- [How Should Landlords Approach Prospect Follow-up During a Pandemic?](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/how-should-landlords-approach-prospect-follow-up-during-a-pandemic/): These certainly are unprecedented times. The coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the lives of millions of Americans, and no one is quite sure just when things will get back to normal (if they ever do, that is).
- [How to Attract the Tech Industry to Your Office Building: 4 Ways](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/how-to-attract-the-tech-industry-to-your-office-building-4-ways/): Recent years have certainly been no stranger to technology. In fact, if you stop and take a look around, it’s easy to see that technology is continuing to become even more intertwined that everything we do in our everyday lives. I mean, would you have ever guessed 10 years ago that it would be possible to unlock your smartphone just by using your face?
- [How to Manage Your New Multifamily Investment Property](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/how-to-manage-your-new-multifamily-investment-property/): The multifamily market is one of the strongest assets you can add to your portfolio. But managing one can be one of the most difficult. There are a lot of moving parts, and multiple tenants to worry about when managing a multifamily property. So what are your options?
- [HSP Real Estate Group and NAI Global Market 91.4KSF Queens Retail Portfolio](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/hsp-real-estate-group-and-nai-global-market-914ksf-queens-retail-portfolio/): HSP Real Estate Group and NAI Global have launched the sale of 91,398-square-feet of retail space at Queens Blvd and 63rd Drive in Rego Park. The 100 percent leased, two-acre portfolio consists of four distinct noncontiguous sites with one- and two-story buildings and includes such nationally recognized tenants as Starbucks, Rite Aid, Duane Reade, HSBC Bank and JP Morgan Chase Bank …
- [Industrial Trend Watch: Upcycling Industrial Complexes](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/industrial-trend-watch-upcycling-industrial-complexes/): In the United States —and throughout the world— many cities are home to vacant or abandoned industrial properties that once stood as symbols of industrial prosperity. No longer useful for their original purpose, they often sit frozen in time. But, these buildings are highly adaptable. They were built to house large-scale machinery and processing systems, thousands of workers, and unparalleled storage. They provide vast spaces —a blank slate waiting for its next adventure.
- [Is Co-Working Popular Outside of the US?](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/is-co-working-popular-outside-of-the-us/): Our expert team at NAI Global evaluated the latest stats to come up with this comprehensive report looking at co-working on a global platform. Here’s all that you need to know.
- [Is Coworking Driving Innovation in Medical Office Buildings?](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/is-coworking-driving-innovation-in-medical-office-buildings/): Over the past several years, coworking has become more and more mainstream, with the idea of traditional office hours being replaced by remote work as companies are choosing to minimize their overhead while maximizing their flexibility and efficiency. In fact, the coworking market now how thousands of players, located all over the world and coworking operations are popping up left and right amidst startups and tech companies. And while there is plenty of buzz around financial technology, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality, coworking is a fast-growing subsector of the commercial real estate market that deserves some credit itself.
- [Is Silicon Valley Going to Change the Way We Build CRE?](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/is-silicon-valley-going-to-change-the-way-we-build-cre/): Earlier this year, Katerra, a Silicon Valley company, began announcing its acquisition of a number of architectural firms, including Michael Green Architecture (Vancouver, British Columbia) and Lord Aeck Sargent (Atlanta, GA). With the industry ripe for disruption, Katerra is on a mission to streamline what has always been a notoriously unwieldy and frustrating process.
- [Is the Commercial Real Estate the Right Field For You?](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/is-the-commercial-real-estate-the-right-field-for-you/): We’ve all heard it, a CRE profession has got it all - success, money, and freedom. From an outside perspective, commercial real estate may seem like the perfect job. However, there are aspects of the industry that aren’t as glamorous, and as a result, are less talked about. CRE is a highly competitive industry that requires time, effort, and an endless drive towards success.
- [Is the Grocery Anchor Still Relevant?](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/is-the-grocery-anchor-still-relevant/): Perhaps, the grocery anchor is more relevant now than ever. Every mall smattered across the U.S. is anchored by one big name store that is expected to be the biggest draw – the other stores are there to sop up the traffic going to the anchor. Retailers are attracted to new mall developments based on how strong a draw they think the anchor will be.
- [Is the Industrial Sector Ready for Demand?](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/is-the-industrial-sector-ready-for-demand/): While everyone races to meet ever-intensifying consumer demands, it’s easy to forget who’s actually carrying the load. In this case, it’s industrial real estate. But how long can this cycle persist?
- [It’s Time to Relook Your Protocols](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/its-time-to-relook-your-protocols/): As we trudge forward with market recovery, everyone is looking towards the commercial space to see what new health regulations are going to emerge to combat the looming threat of COVID. Today, people care about sanitation and health more than ever. The pandemic has changed the way that people think. No one will feel comfortable dwelling in a public building if the proper regulations are not put in place. These sentiments that emerged with the recent pandemic are placing a heavy new responsibility on commercial real estate professionals.
- [Landlords Leveraging Technology to Improve Tenant Experience](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/landlords-leveraging-technology-to-improve-tenant-experience/): Today’s tenants have spoken and landlords are listening, partnering with technology companies to invest in or create tech to help build better experiences for their tenants while also streamlining internal operations within their companies.
- [Langan: Integrated Solutions. Measurable Value.](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/langan-integrated-solutions-measurable-value/): Langan provides an integrated mix of engineering and environmental consulting services in support of land development projects, corporate real estate portfolios, and the energy industry. Our clients include developers, property owners, public agencies, corporations, institutions, and energy companies around the world.
- [Lead The Way On Hybridity: Offering The Fittings And Flexibility The Office Market Wants](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/lead-the-way-on-hybridity-offering-the-fittings-and-flexibility-the-office-market-wants/): In commercial property news, if there is one word that dominates the talk of the office sector recovery stories these days it’s “hybrid”. T...
- [Leadership Excellence with NAI Global and The Sherwin Williams® Paint Company](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/leadership-excellence-with-nai-global-and-the-sherwin-williams-paint-company/): In commercial real estate, the main product is service and sometimes it is hard to tell one company from another.  For these firms and their supply chains, differentiation based on quality of service is essential and impacts the bottom line.  That is why developing reliable business relationships that are more like collaborative partnerships is also so critical.
- [Local perspective with… Amber Brandhagen](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/local-perspective-with-amber-brandhagen/): Our last featured NAI Global professional was David W Moore of NAI Global Wireless and for this edition, we feature the other half of the NAI Global Wireless...
- [Local Perspective with… David W Moore](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/local-perspective-with-david-w-moore/): Today’s featured NAI Global professional is David W Moore, the CEO, and principal at NAI Global Wireless. Before this year, David served as NAI Capital...
- [Local Perspective with… George Macoubray](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/local-perspective-with-george-macoubray/): This month’s featured broker is George Macoubray, Vice President of Retail Brokerage at NAI Elliott in Portland. George has been at NAI Elliott just se...
- [Local Perspective with… John Pfefferle](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/local-perspective-with-john-pfefferle/): John Pfefferle is the chairman of Pfefferle Companies and CEO of NAI Pfefferle in Wisconsin. The group has four offices in the “Badger State”– including Gree...
- [Local Perspective with… Mez Birdie](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/local-perspective-with-mez-birdie/): Today’s featured NAI Global professional is Mez Birdie, CCIM, CPM, CRX. Birdie is the Director of Special Assets at NAI Realvest, the Orlando, Florida, Offic...
- [Local Perspective with… Michael C. Jacobs](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/local-perspective-with-michael-c-jacobs/): Today’s featured professional is NAI Global’s, Michael C. Jacobs. Michael has been a partner and principal at NAI Glickman Kovago & Jacobs since 2007. Th...
- [Local perspective with… Michael Riekert](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/local-perspective-with-michael-riekert/): Featured today from the NAI apollo group, Michael Riekert is based in Germany, and is apollo’s director of global corporate real estate services . He&r...
- [Local Perspective with… Nate D Riso](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/local-perspective-with-nate-d-riso/): Today's featured NAI Global professional is Nate D Riso, vice president and multifamily broker at NAI Brannen Goddard, the Metropolitan Atlanta representativ...
- [Marcellus Wiley Delivers Powerful Message in Keynote Address at NAI Global Convention Austin, TX](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/marcellus-wiley-delivers-powerful-message-in-keynote-address-at-nai-global-convention-austin-tx/): Marcellus Wiley delivered a powerful message of hope and inspiration by telling his life story of a boy growing up in Compton, California, excelling at football at a young age and learning some of life’s greatest lessons through sports. He also ran track at Saint Monica Catholic High School in Santa Monica.
- [Market analysis: What professionals say will drive CRE in 2021](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/market-analysis-what-professionals-say-will-drive-cre-in-2021/): According to the Real Estate Outlook study, Q42020 , commercial real estate (CRE) professionals are looking to a limited number of specific sectors for growt...
- [Market Analysis: What Vaccination Milestone Means for CRE Sectors](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/market-analysis-what-vaccination-milestone-means-for-cre-sectors/): At the time of writing, the US was progressing towards a significant psychological and immunological milestone: almost 50% of the population receiving at lea...
- [Master Your Social Media Game: 5 Tips to Stay Organized](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/master-your-social-media-game-5-tips-to-stay-organized/): Social media is not another task piled atop the other daily work of a real estate professional. Understanding and leveraging social media is vital to building brand success. The right strategies prevent managing social media from overwhelming busy brokers and agents. Stay organized and control your social media program with these five suggestions.
- [Meet the New Apto](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/meet-the-new-apto/): We’ve released a slew of new feature sets dedicated to optimizing the broker workflow and helping brokers be much more efficient as they find, win, and execute business.
- [Migration Trends Fuels Business Growth for CRE Services](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/migration-trends-fuels-business-growth-for-cre-services/): The new American mobility is often driven by cost-of-living issues and life cycles. So where are the best returns for investors and developers capital?
- [More, Not Less: An Alternative Take On The Future Of Office Space](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/more-not-less-an-alternative-take-on-the-future-of-office-space/): For obvious and sensible reasons, there has been much written about the work from home (WFH) or remote work movement and its potential impact on the Office c...
- [NAI Fennelly Sees Service, Business, Legal Office Sectors Overtaking Pharma in Central NJ](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/nai-fennelly-sees-service-business-legal-office-sectors-overtaking-pharma-in-central-nj/): Pharmaceutical firms and the life sciences sector have been driving significant activity in the Princeton/Central New Jersey submarket for several years, but the market has slowed down considerably since 2016, and the service/business/legal sector have overtaken health sciences as the fastest expanding office sector, according to new research by NAI Fennelly, which has offices in Hamilton and Princeton.
- [NAI Global at ICSC RECon 2019](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/nai-global-at-icsc-recon-2019/): Once again NAI Global anchored a prominent spot on Q Street in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center for the annual RECon event hosted by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).
- [NAI Global Chairman and NAI Global President Discuss the State of the Commercial Real Estate Market at NAI Global Convention](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/nai-global-chairman-and-nai-global-president-discuss-the-state-of-the-commercial-real-estate-market-at-nai-global-convention/): Geoffrey Woodward, NAI Global Chairman & C-III Capital Partners Senior Managing Director, recently spoke with NAI Global President Jay Olshonsky, SIOR, FRICS on the State of Commercial Real Estate before a full ballroom at the Hilton Austin Hotel with over 625 attendees. The following are excerpts from that discussion.
- [NAI Global Convention Recap: CRE Essentials In 2022](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/nai-global-convention-recap-cre-essentials-in-2022/): One of the knock-on effects of the last two years has been a lack of opportunities to meet up and discuss our professional ideas and successes in person. For many of us in the commercial real estate (CRE) space, the chance to talk to our peers, network, and catch up on news from different sectors is the lifeblood of how we do business.
- [NAI Global Leadership Summit Recap Pt 1.](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/nai-global-leadership-summit-recap-pt-1/): The Monday afternoon General Session featured a panel discussion moderated by NAI Global President & CEO Jay Olshonsky, with panelists Scott Coombs, President of NAI Puget Sound Properties and Rob DesBrisay, Managing Partner of NAI Commercial Vancouver. The subject was near and dear to all attendees: Retaining Your Top Agents/Don’t Lose Them to the Competition.
- [NAI Global's 2017 Blog Roundup: What You May Have Missed](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/nai-globals-2017-blog-roundup-what-you-may-have-missed/): If you followed our blog this year, you will have been ahead of the times on some of the biggest changes going on in CRE. These changes are ongoing into 2018 and beyond. So we thought it would be important to go over some of those game changing blogs we’ve written over the year in case you have missed something.
- [NAI Global’s Top 10 Most-Read Blogs](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/nai-globals-top-10-most-read-blogs/): NAI Global is a top source for news, trends, and all the latest in the commercial real estate industry. As we’ve transitioned into 2020 and the new decade, let’s take a look at the most-read blogs to date!
- [NAI Leadership Highlights: Economic & Tax Act Overview](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/nai-leadership-highlights-economic-amp-tax-act-overview/): Bank Economist and Research Officer Kevin Kliesen with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, 8th District, gave an overview of the U.S. economy and what to expect by 2020. He began by sharing the astonishing fact that since the end of the recession in 2009 private employers in the U.S. have added $20 million jobs, or about 200,000 per month.
- [NAI Leadership Highlights: Recruiting Young Professionals & Capital Markets](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/nai-leadership-highlights-recruiting-young-professionals-amp-capital-markets/): At NAI Global’s recent Leadership Summit in St. Louis, MO, firm principals, directors and managers zeroed in on one of most pressing elements in running brokerage operations these days – attracting, hiring and training Next Generation Professionals.
- [NAI Merin Hunter Codman, Inc.’s Secret to Success: Give, Engage, & Give More](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/nai-merin-hunter-codman-incs-secret-to-success-give-engage-amp-give-more/): It started as a way to connect with people and industry in South Florida over thirty years ago, when NAI Merin Hunter Codman Chairman, Neil E. Merin, SIOR, CCIM was just beginning his commercial real estate career. Back then, community engagement and volunteering was practically the only way professionals, including attorneys and CPAs, could market themselves and their firms.
- [Nearly $1.1 Billion In Transactions Cements 2021 As A Top Year For NAI Earle Furman’s Family Of Firms](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/nearly-1-1-billion-in-transactions-cements-2021-as-a-top-year-for-nai-earle-furmans-family-of-firms/): Over the last year, commercial real estate (CRE) markets have once again shown signs of the industry’s extraordinary resilience, with many sectors pull...
- [Old Office? Here are 4 Ways to Revitalize Your Development](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/old-office-here-are-4-ways-to-revitalize-your-development/): If there’s one thing to be said about the office sector, it’s that the industry is constantly changing. If you’re the owner of an old building that’s dated and lacks a certain rustic charm, you might have problems attracting new tenants or struggle to keep your current ones on board. With the success of co-working office spaces over the last few years, office owners have had to come up with innovative ways to stay relevant in a changing market. For this reason, it's important to make sure that your property doesn't become outdated.
- [Opportunity Austin – A Regional Prosperity Initiative](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/opportunity-austin-a-regional-prosperity-initiative/): Access to talent. Less regulation. Lower operational costs. High quality of life.These are the common factors expressed to the Opportunity Austin team from companies that select the Austin region as a place to relocate and/or grow their business operations. Since 2004, that represents about 1500 companies.
- [Plain Language 2: Terms and Definitions](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/plain-language-2-terms-and-definitions/): In a previous blog post, we explored some of the most common commercial real estate (CRE) terms or jargon that we often see bandied about. Our goal with that...
- [Plain Language: Understanding CRE Terms & Categories](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/plain-language-understanding-cre-terms-categories/): Like any industry, commercial real estate (CRE) is awash with its own jargon, acronyms, and insider lingo. Naturally, some of this is relatively straightforw...
- [Pop-Up Retail Takes Aim at 2018 Holiday Season](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/pop-up-retail-takes-aim-at-2018-holiday-season/): It’s no secret that retail is one of the most competitive industries today. In such a competitive environment, retailers are actively seeking out ways to set themselves apart and differentiate their brand. One of the most popular ways of doing this is pop-up retail. In 2017, pop-up shops were all the rage, allowing consumers an insider’s view of their favorite products, and the change to build deeper relationships with their favorite brands through unique experiences.
- [Pop-Up Retail: Popping Up and Taking Names](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/pop-up-retail-popping-up-and-taking-names/): The retail sector has seen its ups and downs in many ways, particularly with the closing of anchor stores dragging down retailers in many markets. It’s holding back rent growth and calling for some creative approaches to keep established companies afloat.
- [Productivity Apps for Real Estate Agents to Reach Their Goals in 2020](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/productivity-apps-for-real-estate-agents-to-reach-their-goals-in-2020/): Thanks to all that modern technology has to offer, commercial real estate professionals get an added boost to their usual workflows. Apps are a great way to stay on task, attain business goals, meet all of your anticipated timelines, and cultivate more success in the industry.
- [Property Investors Keen on Frankfurt Office Market](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/property-investors-keen-on-frankfurt-office-market/): There is clear evidence that Germany’s financial capital, Frankfurt am Main, is growing its reputation as Europe’s banking center by adding banking service units from at least a dozen financial services firms or units.
- [Raleigh, Atlanta, Lead Surging Southeast Region (Part 1)](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/raleigh-atlanta-lead-surging-southeast-region/): A recently published statistic by Urban Land Institute (ULI) reported that collectively, the six southeastern states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee would form the 6th largest country in the world from a GDP standpoint. Plus, over the last four years the Southeast has also experienced the greatest population growth in the United States.
- [Raleigh, Atlanta, Lead Surging Southeast Region (Part 2)](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/raleigh-atlanta-lead-surging-southeast-region-part-2/): Last week this space provided gross domestic product statistics on the Southeastern states of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee, and discussed commercial real estate trends in Raleigh and surrounding cities. Here is the rest of the story.
- [REaas 101](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/reaas-101/): You’ve heard of SaaS (software as a service) and PaaS (platform as a service), but are you ready for REaaS (real estate as a service)? The term REaaS i...
- [Real Talk about Real Estate: Quarterly CRE Outlook Q1 2021](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/real-talk-about-real-estate-quarterly-cre-outlook-q1-2021/): Published: January 13, 2021The economic and social conditions in 2020 wreaked havoc on the traditional commercial real estate (CRE) winners and losers, with ...
- [Redesigning Commercial Space: The Rise Of The Life Sciences Real Estate Market](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/redesigning-commercial-space-the-rise-of-the-life-sciences-real-estate-market/): Amidst the downturn in office space rentals and a generally rocky outlook for the return to work, life sciences is one sector that’s been going strong ...
- [Reprioritizing: What Does Life and Home Look Like Post-Covid?](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/reprioritizing-what-does-life-and-home-look-like-post-covid/): A new report from The Brand Guild and research firm Lucid suggests the lifestyle changes ushered in by Covid-19 may be reshaping American life on a more perm...
- [Retailers are Making These 4 Changes Upon Reopening](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/retailers-are-making-these-4-changes-upon-reopening/): As the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect and even disrupt the lives of millions of Americans, retailers are working overtime to understand what changes will need to be implemented once the pandemic subsides and stores are open for business as usual.
- [Second-To-None: Why Investors Are Seeing First-Rate Opportunity In Secondary Markets](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/second-to-none-why-investors-are-seeing-first-rate-opportunity-in-secondary-markets/): Earlier this year, the PwC Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2022 report highlighted an interesting fact. While primary real estate markets, like New York and San Francisco were underperforming amid pandemic uncertainty, so-called “secondary” markets, like Nashville and Denver, have been seeing a renewed wave of investor interest.
- [Selecting a Top Flight Commercial Real Estate Broker](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/selecting-a-top-flight-commercial-real-estate-broker/): Choosing a commercial real estate broker can be a daunting task, particularly for those unfamiliar with the process or for companies entering a new market. Real estate costs typically make up 20-25 percent of the operating expenses for any business, so making informed real estate choices is crucial to the profitability of your company.
- [Shopping Malls Turned Warehouse? CRE Might Be Onto Something](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/shopping-malls-turned-warehouse-cre-might-be-onto-something/): Over the course of the next few years, nearly 30% of all American malls are expected to close their doors and focus more heavily on online sales. It’s no big surprise that with the rise of offline to online shopping increasing at a fast pace, retailers are focusing their efforts on e-commerce business rather than the physical shopping experience. What’s to come of these empty shopping malls? New space for warehouses to launch e-commerce facilities.
- [SIOR Austin | Spring World Conference Highlights](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/sior-austin-spring-world-conference-highlights/): “Leverage works until it doesn’t,” said Michael Litt during his Saturday keynote at the shiny new Fairmont Hotel in Austin to the 400+ remaining SIOR attendees at the society’s Spring World Conference. While Litt said that in reference to the 1998 collapse of hedge fund Long Term Capital Management, he might as well have used that as the title for his speech.
- [SIOR DC Recap: Spring 2019 World Conference in the Nation’s Capital](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/sior-dc-recap-spring-2019-world-conference-in-the-nations-capital/): Arlington House, which sits on a hill overlooking Arlington National Cemetery, offers views of the cemetery, the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, the Potomac River and White House. A tour before the SIOR Spring World Conference is a humbling and inspiring way to kick off any conference in the Nation’s Capital.
- [SIOR Denver Conference Highlights: “New” SIOR Global CEO McCormick Takes the Reins](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/sior-denver-conference-highlights-new-sior-global-ceo-mccormick-takes-the-reins/): Attending his 67th consecutive SIOR conference, Tom McCormick, SIOR, FRICS and a 33-year veteran of the organization, took the reins in Denver as the first SIOR-designee to also serve as its CEO. He was appointed to the leadership role in August of this year.
- [Small Footprint Department Stores Could be the Next Big Thing](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/small-footprint-department-stores-could-be-the-next-big-thing/): The retail industry is seeing a definite shift in big retailers’ brick and mortar stores, as they continue to experiment with different store formats and models. Smaller footprint stores are also popping up among smaller brands that have, until now, played only in the online world. So, when it comes to physical space, why the shift from big to small, or from non-existent to small? The answers vary and often aren’t simple.
- [Solar Panels: A Competitive Advantage for CRE?](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/solar-panels-a-competitive-advantage-for-cre/): The large-scale implementation of solar panels is being driven by a few pertinent business-centric advantages, and it’s catching the attention of the country’s commercial industry.
- [Starting a Real Estate Blog: Remember These 4 Best Practices](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/starting-a-real-estate-blog-remember-these-4-best-practices/): Maybe you are just starting a blog? Or maybe you have had a blog and you feel like you need a fresh approach? Regardless, there are best practices that every real estate pro should remember when it comes to blogging.
- [Style or Comfort: What Really Works in CRE?](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/style-or-comfort-what-really-works-in-cre/): The pressure is increasing for workspaces to be stylish, comfortable, productive, and all of the above. In 2020, the bar continues to rise and everyone working within CRE’s adapting office industry needs to be prepared.
- [Survey open now: 2021 DNA of #CRE](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/survey-open-now-2021-dna-of-cre/): https://hubs.la/H0D9MPX0View article
- [Takeaways from NAI Global Annual Convention Keynote Speaker](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/takeaways-from-nai-global-annual-convention-keynote-speaker/): \NAI Global president and CEO Jay Olshonsky shares takeaways from keynote speaker Molly Bloom, who shared her life story and messages that were highly applicable to the real estate services business.
- [Technology is Keeping Bodies in Brick and Mortar: Here's How](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/technology-is-keeping-bodies-in-brick-and-mortar-heres-how/): Cutting-edge technology is essential for big-brands who want their retail empires to continue to succeed and outpace competitors in today’s (and probably tomorrow’s) retail landscape. E-commerce has created a shift in consumer wants and behaviors towards retail, however, the right technology can feed into those wants and positive behaviors.
- [The Battle of the Online Marketplace: How It’s Impacting Traditional Retail](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/the-battle-of-the-online-marketplace-how-its-impacting-traditional-retail/): Unfortunately for a number of brick-and-mortar retail stores, better online shopping experiences are cutting into their profit margins. This has led small companies and big-box retailers alike to come up with creative ways to weather the e-commerce revolution.
- [The Efficient Capabilities of Drone Video](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/the-efficient-capabilities-of-drone-video/): Drones are at that stage of societal acceptance in which they are still a curiosity that causes great excitement, yet are seen as resources to provide lower-cost, high-efficiency services in a variety of ways. Those include delivery, surveying and – especially relevant to CRE developers and owners – video marketing.
- [The Grocery Anchor: Saving America's Shopping Centers?](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/the-grocery-anchor-saving-americas-shopping-centers/): There are two ways to look at this part of history repeating itself: A desperate last hope to “save” shopping centers, or the beginning of a new era of retail. Both are true.The traditional mall format is ending, and while there is no saving of the past. There is a new future for shopping centers, it just looks completely different than anything we’ve seen, so it’s hard to imagine.
- [The Impact of Lighting on Your Employees in the Office](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/the-impact-of-lighting-on-your-employees-in-the-office/): Office design tips are always at the top of trending CRE articles - and it’s not hard to see why. In today’s world of business, company culture is top-of-mind for tenants and office property owners. A winning building cultivates productivity while generously addressing employee comfort, health, and wellbeing.
- [The Metaverse Is Coming, But What Does That Mean For CRE?](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/the-metaverse-is-coming-but-what-does-that-mean-for-cre/): At the end of October 2021, the social media giant Facebook rebranded the parent company to Meta (the social network retained its name) after announcing thei...
- [The Seat of Power: Responsible, Responsive Real Estate for Government Services](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/the-seat-of-power-responsible-responsive-real-estate-for-government-services/): Naturally, government and public sector services are among the largest and most significant tenants in the Washington D.C. office market – and as a leader in...
- [The Upside Of Down: Searching For Silver Linings In The Covid Cloud](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/the-upside-of-down-searching-for-silver-linings-in-the-covid-cloud/): Published: January 27, 2021First off, the true and necessary facts: The Covid-19 pandemic has been a once-in-a-generation level crisis, and the loss of healt...
- [The Value-Add of Sustainability in MultiFamily](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/the-value-add-of-sustainability-in-multifamily/): With multifamily communities representing a large percentage of the existing buildings in many major metro areas, and with many of these buildings being older and with less energy efficient or sustainability features, there is a prime opportunity to improve sustainability and add value to existing multifamily communities.
- [There’s a Robot for That](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/theres-a-robot-for-that/): Think about it -- real estate is an expense for nearly every business out there, whether that business is owning, managing, or leasing. Fortunately, artificial intelligence, or AI, offers a great opportunity to lower some of the costs traditionally associated with commercial real estate -- especially those that are associated with property management, but it doesn’t stop there. Artificial intelligence is also being used to automate a number of processes, allowing CRE professionals to work more efficiently.
- [These 3 Cities are Stepping Up Their Green Building Game (and We Should Watch)](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/these-3-cities-are-stepping-up-their-green-building-game-and-we-should-watch/): In more recent times, the push to go green has been stronger than ever. Historically speaking, most European countries have been quite proactive when it comes to taking steps to cut back on energy expenditure – these days, even American cities are making the pledge to switch completely to renewable energy in the next 10 to 20 years.
- [These are the Important Trends in the Senior Housing Sector](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/these-are-the-important-trends-in-the-senior-housing-sector/): Today the senior population makes up a large portion of multifamily tenants. Their numbers are expected to continue rising, with the 85+ age group expected to triple over the next 30 years. Even with this exponential growth, more and more seniors are having trouble meeting their monthly rents.
- [These NAI Global Offices Crushed Social Media in 2017](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/these-top-14-nai-global-offices-crushed-social-media-in-2017/): There are NAI Global offices crushing it all over the globe. Last year, we watched some of our North American members soar on social media. Here are 14 of the top NAI offices that made a big splash in 2017.
- [This is What Leasing Looks Like During Social Distancing](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/this-is-what-leasing-looks-like-during-social-distancing/): When nearly all of us are under some degree of stay-home orders, the in-person facet of real estate is going digital. As a result, real estate pros are harnessing the powers of PropTech to keep business flowing while still respecting social distancing best practices.
- [Times are Changing: Generation Z Prefers In-Store Shopping](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/times-are-changing-generation-z-prefers-in-store-shopping/): One might think that Generation Z, whose oldest members were born in the middle 1990s, would be enthusiastic users of online shopping.
- [Transit-Oriented Developments and How They Positively Impact Their Communities](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/transit-oriented-developments-and-how-they-positively-impact-their-communities/): Transit-oriented development projects not only benefit the people who use them, but they also empower communities and help the environment. Here’s a breakdown of this growing trend and its game-changing effects.

## Featured Articles

- [100% Effort And Attention: Top Producer Brian Califf](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/100-effort-and-attention-top-producer-brian-califf/): Brian Califf is an executive vice president at NAI Saig Company in Memphis, Tennessee, and one of NAI Global’s Top Producers for the year. Top Producer...
- [2022 NAI Global Top Producers & Top Producing Teams](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/2020-nai-global-top-producers-top-producing-teams/): NAI Global annually recognizes producers individually and as teams, who are handling the highest volume of multimarket business.
- [Active Adult Retirement Developments](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/active-adult-retirement-developments/): Over the past few years, most commercial real estate (CRE) sectors have had to reinvent themselves to some degree to keep up with changing trends and demands. We’ve seen this across retail, hospitality, office, and multifamily – with some big shifts taking place in response to the movements of workers and travelers in the post-2020 world.
- [Adapt and Reduce? Changing Supply and Demand Dynamics in Multifamily Real Estate](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/adapt-and-reduce-changing-supply-and-demand-dynamics-in-multifamily-real-estate/): Perhaps one of the biggest trends we’ve seen come out of the pandemic is the conversion of offices and other assets to meet growing demand from the multifamily sector. This process of ‘adaptive reuse’ isn’t anything new. It’s been a solid strategy for shifting value in commercial real estate (CRE) for decades, and has been used to reimagine and repurpose everything from schools to power stations.
- [Ahead of the Curve: The Potential of Generative AI for Real Estate](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/ahead-of-the-curve-the-potential-of-generative-ai-for-real-estate/): Back in 2022 when ChatGPT first made its appearance, artificial intelligence (AI) was still considered a novelty in many industries. Since then, we’ve seen a surge in the popularity of AI assistants and, more broadly, in other generative AI (GenAI) tools that can be used across a wide range of applications and business contexts.
- [Auctions are a Hot Topic Right Now, Here’s Why](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/auctions-are-a-hot-topic-right-now-heres-why/): There is a lot of conversation in commercial real estate circles about a potential wave of distressed assets hitting the market this year. Due to the effects...
- [Back To Work: Is The Trend Towards Remote Taking A Downturn?](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/back-to-work-is-the-trend-towards-remote-taking-a-downturn/): According to recent results by online marketplace Apartment List; remote working declined in popularity in the US in 2021, but admittedly, not by much. Apartment List collected the data in two surveys over April and December last year, and asked workers about their work habits and the likelihood of them returning to the office full time.
- [Bend and Flex: How Flexible Workplace Dynamics are Shaping Up in 2023](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/bend-and-flex-how-flexible-workplace-dynamics-are-shaping-up-in-2023/): One of the things that keeps the commercial real estate (CRE) industry both interesting and challenging for those of us who work in it is the way the environ...
- [Best of the Best: NAI’s Amber Brandhagen Talks Women in CRE and How to Work Your Way to the Top](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/best-of-the-best-nais-amber-brandhagen-talks-women-in-cre-and-how-to-work-your-way-to-the-top/): Earlier this year, NAI Global announced our Women’s Alliance Champion Award – a new accolade that recognizes the hard work and dedication of one member of the Women’s Alliance at NAI Global. The award is intended to showcase qualities of outstanding leadership, business achievement, and personal growth. In other words: the markers of truly exceptional talent.
- [Beyond Silicon Valley: Will Tech Companies Drive the Return to Office?](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/beyond-silicon-valley-will-tech-companies-drive-the-return-to-office/): Over the course of the pandemic, many companies in the tech sector experienced massive growth. Online platforms and remote collaboration became the new norma...
- [Broker Tips: Learn On The Job… And From The Best](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/broker-tips-learn-on-the-job-and-from-the-best/): For commercial real estate (CRE) brokers just starting out, learning the ropes can be a daunting task. Everything from contract negotiations to managing clients is par for the course – and that’s without even touching on the challenges specific to their market or sector.
- [Broker Tips: Round Two Of Our Short Sharp Advice](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/broker-tips-round-two-of-our-short-sharp-advice/): NAI Global is underpinned by the largest independent broker organization in the world, literally hundreds of cumulative years of experience in our network. T...
- [Broker Tips: Set Yourself up for Success](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/broker-tips-set-yourself-up-for-success/): Here at NAI Global, our success is underpinned by the cumulative knowledge embedded in our network of 185 brokerage firms around the globe. Over the years we’ve been privileged to learn from some of the top minds in commercial real estate (CRE), with decades of experience under their belts.
- [Broker Tips: The Inaugural Edition](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/broker-tips-the-inaugural-edition/): Commercial real estate (CRE) is a fast-moving and complex industry, and developing into a successful broker within that can be a steep learning curve – one t...
- [Broker Tips: Top Insights and Top Brokers in 2023](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/broker-tips-top-insights-and-top-brokers-in-2023/): Here at NAI Global, we are privileged to have a wealth of experience (and expertise) at our fingertips, in the form of our diverse network of brokers from around the world. In our ‘broker tips’ series, we chat with those ‘in the know’ to bring you short, sharp, and succinct advice that can help you get the most out of a career in commercial real estate (CRE).
- [Building Presence: Can Social Media Engagement Boost The CRE Value Proposition?](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/building-presence-can-social-media-engagement-boost-the-cre-value-proposition/): Using social media to close real estate deals isn’t a new idea. For a while now, building up a social media presence and ongoing relationships with act...
- [Built to Last: Creating Business Resilience Means a Strong Strategy Through Uncertainty](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/built-to-last-creating-business-resilience-means-a-strong-strategy-through-uncertainty/): The past months have brought a lot of uncertainty for both businesses and private investors. Along with a flurry of worrying economic predictions, most industries are also still struggling with supply chain issues and shifting commodity prices.
- [Capital Ideas: NAI’s Gisella Haidar on Learning, Growing, and Thriving in CRE](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/capital-ideas-nais-gisella-haidar-on-learning-growing-and-thriving-in-cre/): Among the many things that make NAI Global’s network so successful is the incredible talent of our hardworking professionals across the globe.
- [Carbon Control: How Climate Tech Supports Sustainable CRE](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/carbon-control-how-climate-tech-supports-sustainable-cre/): We’ve all seen the figures pointing out that real estate is responsible for a large chunk of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Measures affecting ...
- [Cautiously Optimistic: Urban Land Institute’s CRE Predictions for 2023](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cautiously-optimistic-urban-land-institutes-cre-predictions-for-2023/): It’s that time of year again, and Urban Land Institute (ULI) and PwC have released their 2023 “Emerging Trends in Real Estate” report for c...
- [Celebrating Women in CRE](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/celebrating-women-in-cre/): It’s March, and as many of our members know, that means it’s Women’s History Month here in the US. It’s a time for us to reflect on, celebrate, and commemorate the contributions of women to American history and society.
- [ChatGPT is Taking the World by Storm, but What Does That Mean for CRE?](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/chatgpt-is-taking-the-world-by-storm-but-what-does-that-mean-for-cre/): It’s only been a few months since OpenAI’s new AI chatbot ChatGPT launched, but it already feels like the tech is everywhere. By now, you’ve probably already read that it’s managed to pass university exams, is causing chaos in schools, and, like the image creator DALL-E2, has creatives on edge across the globe.
- [Commercial Real Estate Trends To Look Out For In 2021](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/commercial-real-estate-trends-to-look-out-for-in-2021/): The commercial real estate industry is changing. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the year 2020 was unlike any other. And it is likely to affect the commerc...
- [Conflicting Signals: What do Layoffs Mean for the Labor Shortage?](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/conflicting-signals-what-do-layoffs-mean-for-the-labor-shortage/): In recent news from the Washington post, tech giant Meta is cutting around 11 000 jobs, representing 13% of the company’s workforce. Twitter is also continuing with layoffs, after already slashing jobs drastically earlier in November.
- [CORPORATE TOP PRODUCER: Arie Salomon](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/corporate-top-producer-arie-salomon/): Arie Salomon is a Principal at NAI Puget Sound Properties (PSP) where he has been based since 1998. Arie’s specialty is industrial sales and leasing, a...
- [CORPORATE TOP PRODUCER: Jeff Forsberg](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/corporate-top-producer-jeff-forsberg/): Jeff Forsberg is a principal at NAI Puget Sound Properties (NAI PSP) and holds one of the most impressive track records in the business. Since 1996, Jeff has...
- [CRE 2023: The Midyear Outlook Roundup](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cre-2023-the-midyear-outlook-roundup/): There’s no denying that, from an economic perspective, 2023 got off to a rough start. Constant rate hikes, and the ever-present possibility of recession have loomed large on the horizon, and many industries have been impacted by the resulting uncertainty.
- [CRE Finance Sentiment Shows “Cautious Improvement” in Third Quarter](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cre-finance-sentiment-shows-cautious-improvement-in-third-quarter/): Over the past year, rising rates, difficult debt, and liquidity issues have all played a part in an increasingly troubled outlook for CRE finance markets. A natural knock-on effect has been a sharp drop-off in sentiment around CRE lending, particularly in the latter half of 2022.
- [CRE Sentiment on an Even Keel, Despite Headwinds](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cre-sentiment-on-an-even-keel-despite-headwinds/): One of the key factors to keep track of in any market is sentiment among its participants. Analyzing sentiment gives an indication of where the market may go...
- [CRE Terms #12: Retail Revisited](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cre-terms-12-retail-revisited/): The past few years have posed challenges for many sectors, but one that’s had to be particularly quick on its feet is retail. We’ve seen retailers shift to operating fully online, pivot to hybrid models of “bricks and clicks”, and many other variations designed to meet the rapidly changing needs of their customers. And, as the latest National Retail Federation forecast shows, there are still some hoops left for retail to jump through before we are totally back on track.
- [CRE Terms #20: Talking Tech](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cre-terms-20-talking-tech/): Over the past few years, digitization and new tech trends have exploded onto the scene across a huge range of industries. Commercial real estate (CRE) has been no exception as we’ve had to shift into high gear when it comes to adapting to, and adopting, new tech solutions to drive our business.
- [CRE Terms #21: Sizing up Retail](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cre-terms-21-sizing-up-retail/): Ask any group of commercial real estate (CRE) professionals which sectors have shown the most adaptability in the face of change over the past few years, and an answer that’s sure to crop up more than once is retail.
- [CRE Terms #23: Talking Transit](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cre-terms-23-talking-transit/): In recent years we’ve seen a shift among consumers and tenants towards more easily accessible, amenity-rich, and connected, urban environments.
- [CRE Terms #25: Delving into Digital Space](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cre-terms-25-delving-into-digital-space/): One of the biggest technology-based shifts that commercial real estate (CRE) has undergone in recent years is the change in how physical space is viewed, shown, and analyzed.
- [CRE Terms #26: Occupancy Metrics](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cre-terms-26-occupancy-metrics/): When it comes to dealing with stakeholders, one of the key skills every commercial real estate professional needs is the ability to convert the complex concepts and calculations we deal with every day into concise, easy-to-understand metrics.
- [CRE Terms #27: Professional Designations](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cre-terms-27-professional-designations/): For experienced commercial real estate (CRE) professionals, acronyms like CCIM and SIOR are part and parcel of everyday terminology. Often, these kinds of designations serve as professional “short-hand” – indicating credibility, specialized knowledge, and a specific and desirable skill set.
- [CRE Terms #27: Subsectors and Specializations  ](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cre-terms-27-subsectors-and-specializations/): A growing trend over the past few years has been rising investor interest in non-traditional property types. Specialist offerings, like medical office and da...
- [CRE Terms #28: Mastering Mixed-Use](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cre-terms-28-mastering-mixed-use/): Among the major trends we’ve seen in recent years is a shift towards greater work-life balance and a growing expectation of convenience in our day-to-day.
- [CRE Terms #29: Sizing up Sentiment](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cre-terms-29-sizing-up-sentiment/): Among seasoned commercial real estate (CRE) professionals, it’s widely understood that a deal’s success relies on more than just ensuring it pencils out. While strong fundamentals are crucial, the markets we operate in are also shaped by numerous intangible factors—with one of the biggest being the prevailing market sentiment.
- [CRE terms 13: Lucky no.13](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cre-terms-13-lucky-no-13/): Although we can’t quite believe it, this is now the 13th edition of our commercial real estate (CRE) terms and definitions blog. In this series over the past year, we’ve explored and unpacked many of the common and not-so-common words and phrases associated with this fascinating and dynamic industry. In fact, it is this dynamism (of the field) that means these blogs continue to be some of our top-performing content, read by people around the world – both within the industry and those looking to break in.
- [CRE Terms 14: Industrial Drill-Down](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cre-terms-14-industrial-drill-down/): Welcome back to another edition of our commercial real estate (CRE) terms and definitions blog series. For this one, we’re delving into some of the sub-categories and terminology associated with industrial real estate.
- [CRE Terms 15: Industrial Drill-Down](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cre-terms-15-industrial-drill-down/): As part of our ongoing blog series detailing and unpacking core knowledge of commercial real estate (CRE) terminology, we’re back with new terms specif...
- [CRE Terms 16: Let’s Talk REITs!](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cre-terms-16-lets-talk-reits/): As part of our ongoing deep dive into Commercial Real Estate (CRE) terminology, today we’re going to focus on an asset class that has shown strong returns for investors historically, namely Real Estate Investment Trusts or REITs. For many first-time investors, REITs represent an attractive opportunity to get a foot into the real estate market. They also typically pay out high dividends while allowing investors to diversify their portfolio.
- [CRE Terms 17: Office Classifications](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cre-terms-17-office-classifications/): Over the course of this blog series, we’ve unpacked a lot of jargon, delved into definitions, and outlined exactly what specific terms mean in the ever-changing world of commercial real estate (CRE).
- [CRE Terms 18: Outfitting Office Space](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cre-terms-18-outfitting-office-space/): In our last commercial real estate (CRE) terms blog, we looked at the way office buildings are classified, according to their status in a particular metro or market. As we noted there, the way office spaces are being used is also changing, particularly as companies incentivize the return to work and adopt hybrid working policies.
- [CRE Terms 19: Easy Investing](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cre-terms-19-easy-investing/): As commercial real estate (CRE) professionals, perhaps some of the most important terminologies we need to be aware of is the jargon around different investm...
- [CRE Terms 22: Let’s Talk Land!](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cre-terms-22-lets-talk-land/): For this edition of our ongoing commercial real estate (CRE) terms series, we’re looking into the lingo surrounding commercial land.
- [CRE Terms 24: Real Estate Repairs and Improvements](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cre-terms-24-real-estate-repairs-and-improvements/): A core part of managing any commercial property is staying on top of the maintenance and improvements that keep a building in good working order. As any property manager knows, this is often the key to keeping tenants smiling – or attracting them in the first place.
- [CRE “By the Numbers”: Cash and Equity](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cre-by-the-numbers-cash-and-equity/): So far in “By the Numbers” we’ve looked at several different metrics that can be used to understand potential returns on properties and communicate those returns to investors.
- [CRE “By the Numbers”: Internal Rate of Return (IRR)](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cre-by-the-numbers-internal-rate-of-return-irr/): In our first installment of “By the Numbers”, we looked at a common metric for return on investment: a property’s capitalization rate or “cap rate.” As we sa...
- [CRE “By the Numbers”: Lender Metrics](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cre-by-the-numbers-lender-metrics/): Over the past several weeks, we’ve explored a number of different metrics commonly used by investors and commercial real estate (CRE) professionals to ...
- [CRE “By the Numbers”: NOI and GRM](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cre-by-the-numbers-noi-and-grm/): In our first edition of ‘By the Numbers,' we touched on Net Operating Income (NOI) as it relates to the calculation of capitalization rate or ‘cap rate.’ As we showed there, the cap rate is related to a property’s first year of NOI and can help investors and commercial real estate (CRE) professionals determine whether a property is a good potential investment.
- [CRE “By the Numbers”: Understanding Cap Rates](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cre-by-the-numbers-understanding-cap-rates/): Over the course of 2022, as part of our regular “CRE Terms” blog we’ve delved into top terminology, jargon, and concepts that every commerc...
- [CRE “By the Numbers”: Using Multiple Metrics](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cre-by-the-numbers-using-multiple-metrics/): Up till now in the “By the Numbers” series, we’ve examined several different CRE return metrics and have delved into what each of them tells investors.
- [Cultivating Growth: Jennifer Trent's Leadership in a Commercial Property Management](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/cultivating-growth-jennifer-trents-leadership-in-a-commercial-property-management/): “I was born and bred in a REIT,” says Jennifer Trent, CPM, CRRP, Principal and Director of Asset & Property Management with NAI Southcoast, based in Stuart, FL, when asked, “what has been the key to her success in commercial real estate?”
- [Data Center Real Estate Still Surging](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/data-center-real-estate-still-surging/): At the start of 2023, McKinsey released a report detailing the rapid surge in demand for data center real estate. They also projected that the industry would grow by around 10% per year through 2030.
- [Dedication and Drive: Top Producer Scott Mertz](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/dedication-and-drive-top-producer-scott-mertz/): Scott Mertz is the president of NAI Mertz, a top brokerage with deep expertise across the full spectrum of commercial real estate (CRE) offerings and a clien...
- [Distressed CRE Assets Trigger Big Moves from Investors](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/distressed-cre-assets-trigger-big-moves-from-investors/): For the past year, we’ve seen a lot of predictions in commercial real estate (CRE) around the looming “wall of debt” facing commercial assets. Many owners face a difficult refinancing environment as their loans come due, and NAI Global’s Arthur Milston previously predicted a wave of distressed assets that would hit the market in 2024.
- [Diversity and Inclusion: CRE’s Need for Racial Parity](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/diversity-and-inclusion-cres-need-for-racial-parity/): A recent report from the Brookings Institute has spurred a flurry of features and analysis into the race gap in commercial real estate in the US. The report is called “The Devaluation of Assets in Black Neighborhoods: The Case of Commercial Property”, and it was published in July 2022. It argues that commercial real estate (CRE) value is “highly unequal across households, racial groups, and neighborhoods”.
- [Download the 2026 NAI Global Market Trends & Facts Report](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/download-nai-global-market-trends-facts-report/): The 2026 NAI Global Market Facts & Trend Report was put together for our professionals and clients not just to show the extensive reach of the NAI network, but to also provide insights into what is happening across the real estate markets from which we operate.
- [ESG Opportunity For Savvy CRE Players](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/esg-opportunity-for-savvy-cre-players/): Although it used to be handled as a “grudge purchase” by some developers and commercial real estate (CRE) investors – particularly in the days pre-dating our current understanding of the climate crisis – environmental, social and governance (ESG) is of increasing importance as a business consideration.
- [FinCEN’s Incoming Reporting Rule Ups the Ante on Real Estate Due Diligence](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/fincens-incoming-reporting-rule-ups-the-ante-on-real-estate-due-diligence/): According to a recent GlobeSt article, a long-awaited Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) anti-money laundering rule may finally be rolled out in Q3 2023.
- [Firm in Focus: NAI Altys Africa](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/firm-in-focus-nai-altys-africa/): It’s the start of a new year and the perfect time for a fresh look at what’s happening in the world of commercial real estate (CRE) around the gl...
- [Fresh Challenges for CRE Owners as Insurance Premiums Hit New Heights](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/fresh-challenges-for-cre-owners-as-insurance-premiums-hit-new-heights/): According to a recent news release from the Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers, CRE premiums increased, on average, 20.4% in Q1 2023. The organization notes that this is the first time since 2001 that we’ve seen an increase of this magnitude for the sector.
- [From Strength to Strength: Industrial Real Estate’s Red-Hot Streak](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/from-strength-to-strength-industrial-real-estates-red-hot-streak/): If there’s one way to summarize the start of 2023 it’s: “Market uncertainty.” There’s been an ongoing push and pull in the comm...
- [Full List of Top Producers](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/full-list-of-top-producers/): Download the Full List of Top Producers. After filling in the below details, you will be directed to a download of the Top Producers brochure.
- [Getting on the Green By Craig Merlin // Branding for Success with Clifford Moskowitz](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/getting-on-the-green-by-craig-merlin-branding-for-success-with-clifford-moskowitz/): Clifford joins us to speak about how to brand yourself to create separation between yourself your peers. How can you show you're different from the thousands...
- [Global Market Trends & Predictions for the Year](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/global-market-trends-predictions-for-the-year/): In 2021, the state of flux and fluidity that has come to characterize work and life in pandemic times continued. It soon became apparent that our 2020 dreams...
- [Going Solo: The Rise of Single-Tenant Rentals](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/going-solo-the-rise-of-single-tenant-rentals/): A growing trend in recent years has been the increase in the number of people opting to buy or rent properties on their own.
- [Going Strong: The Rise of the Wellness Real Estate Market](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/going-strong-the-rise-of-the-wellness-real-estate-market/): Though it’s always been “big business”, the past several years has seen a dramatic spike in the number of people prioritizing health and wellbeing.
- [Good People, Good Brokers: Top Producer Kelly Disser](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/good-people-good-brokers-top-producer-kelly-disser/): Kelly Disser is the executive vice president at NAI Hiffman, in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois – and one of our top producers for the year. Kelly has over two de...
- [Great Adaptations: How Shifting Market Demands are Shaping CRE](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/great-adaptations-how-shifting-market-demands-are-shaping-cre/): If there’s one thing the past few years have taught us, it’s the importance of adaptability. Commercial real estate (CRE) markets across the globe have undergone sweeping changes, altering both the investment landscape and the very fundamentals of how we do business.
- [Hot prop: Remington, AL, is right on target](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/hot-prop-remington-al-is-right-on-target/): This week’s Hot Prop is the former locale of Remington Outdoor Company in Huntsville, Alabama, offering a collection of multipurpose buildings, 800 000 squar...
- [Hot Property: Class A Conference Center in Chicopee, MA Offers an Exceptional “Special Use” Opportunity](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/hot-property-class-a-conference-center-in-chicopee-ma-offers-an-exceptional-special-use-opportunity/): This unique property, at 350 Memorial Drive, offers unparalleled potential for “special use” or redevelopment. The 78,378 SF property includes two interconne...
- [ICSC’s RECON 2022 Takeaways](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/icscs-recon-2022-takeaways/): We’re baaaaaaaack!Well, two-thirds anyway, based on the number of folks on May 23-24 that meandered the showroom floor at the Las Vegas Convention Center for...
- [Investing in Gender Equity is an Investment in CRE’s Future](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/investing-in-gender-equity-is-an-investment-in-cres-future/): When it comes to parity, commercial real estate (CRE) still has some ways to go in leveling the playing field for women in our industry. That’s the central message of the latest report from the Commercial Real Estate Women Network (CREW), a national organization with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion in CRE.
- [Jay Olshonsky, President & CEO of NAI Global // Real Perspectives Podcast](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/jay-olshonsky-president-ceo-of-nai-global-real-perspectives-podcast/): This, too, shall pass, but the commercial real estate industry is set for a major reset where lots of money will be lost and also made.
- [KLNB Arranges $7.4M Sale of Office Building Near Baltimore](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/klnb-arranges-7-4m-sale-of-office-building-near-baltimore/): 4/3/2020 5:00 AMKLNB has arranged the $7.4 million sale of Rivers Corporate Centre, a two-story, 42,860-square-foot office building in Columbia. Read the ful...
- [Leading the Way: NAI Burns Scalo’s Brian Walker Elected as NAIOP’s New Chair of the Board](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/leading-the-way-nai-burns-scalos-brian-walker-elected-as-naiops-new-chair-of-the-board/): One of the chief benefits of having a member network as diverse and extensive as NAI Global’s is that we get to work with some of the top minds in the commercial real estate (CRE) industry. It also means that we have many amazing opportunities to celebrate the accomplishments, awards, and accolades our members achieve. We are reminded every day that we really do work with the “best of the best.”
- [Live By Your Word: Top Producer Kevin Goeller](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/live-by-your-word-top-producer-kevin-goeller/): Kevin Goeller is a principal at NAI KLNB in Tysons, VA, with 36 years in commercial real estate (CRE) under his belt. Once again, he has made ...
- [Local Perspective with… Walt Ramage](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/local-perspective-with-walt-ramage/): Today's featured NAI Global professional is Walt Ramage, a partne r and broker with NAI Cascade in central Oregon, for the last (almost) seven years. NAI Cas...
- [Market Insight: Distressed Assets on the Horizon for 2024](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/market-insight-distressed-assets-on-the-horizon-for-2024/): For many working in the commercial real estate (CRE) and investment space, 2023 has already been a challenging year. Since the middle of last year, interest rates have risen at an alarming pace, with no asset class immune to the impact, though some have certainly been hit harder than others.
- [NAI Burns Scalo Grows Florida Market Share; Announces Major Expansion into Southwest Florida with Key Acquisition](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/nai-burns-scalo-grows-florida-market-share-announces-major-expansion-into-southwest-florida-with-key-acquisition/): NAI Burns Scalo, a nationally renowned commercial real estate firm, has acquired Cushman & Wakefield | Commercial Property Southwest Florida (CPSWFL) in Fort Myers.
- [NAI Chase Commercial Wins Huge Land Listing](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/nai-chase-commercial-wins-huge-land-listing/): Huntsville, Alabama-based NAI Chase Commercial has won a huge land listing, comprised of 1,280 acres, in the Limestone County area of Northern Alabama. It is believed to be one of the largest land listings by any NAI Global office in its five decades in existence.
- [NAI Global Announces Community Service Award Winners](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/nai-global-announces-community-service-award-winners/): NAI Global announced the annual winners of its Of the Community Awards for a single office as well as an individual this week at its Global Convention taking place at the Hilton Austin Hotel in the Texas capital.
- [NAI Global Blog: Kim Kocur, Women's Alliance Champion](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/nai-global-blog-kim-kocur-womens-alliance-champion/): Kim Kocur has spent nearly four decades shaping corporate real estate strategies at NAI Global and beyond, building a career defined by longevity, trust, and...
- [NAI Global Convention 2023: Viva Las Vegas!](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/nai-global-convention-2023-viva-las-vegas/): It’s hard to believe it’s been a whole year since the last NAI Global convention in New Orleans. Back then, we were just emerging from the pandemic, and finding our feet again as we renewed the connections, partnerships, and friendships that are such a core part of the NAI network. What became more apparent than ever this year, was how much that network has become a family. 
- [NAI Global Expands South American Presence with Formation of NAI Argentina & Uruguay](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/nai-global-expands-south-american-presence-with-formation-of-nai-argentina-uruguay/): New member firm brings deep public- and private-sector commercial real estate experience to clients across Argentina, Uruguay and the broader regionBUENOS AI...
- [NAI Global Initiates Service in Slovenia and Croatia](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/nai-global-initiates-service-in-slovenia-and-croatia/): NAI Global has added commercial real estate services in Slovenia and Croatia with the addition of NAI Significa, according to Jay Olshonsky, SIOR, FRICS and President of NAI Global, a leading global commercial real estate brokerage firm.
- [NAI Global Opens West Virginia Panhandle Office](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/nai-global-opens-west-virginia-panhandle-office-to-tap-real-estate-opportunities-in-marcelles-and-utica-shale-country/): Bryce Custer, SIOR, CCIM, MRICS and Managing Director of NAI Ohio River Corridor announced the establishment of a new commercial real estate services firm focused on serving the site selection and commercial real estate requirements associated with the emerging petrochemical and energy services industries in West Virginia, Southwestern Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio.
- [NAI Global Property Management Council Conference in San Diego Sets Attendance Record](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/nai-global-property-management-council-conference-in-san-diego-sets-attendance-record/): In mid-May NAI Global’s Property Management Council hosted a Spring Conference in San Diego. Produced by the Council’s leadership board, the 2.5 days of presentations and networking were moderated by 2024 Council President Elizabeth (Beth) Barnes with NAI Plotkin in Western Massachusetts.
- [NAI Global Ranked Among Top Five Commercial Real Estate Brands in the 19th Annual Lipsey Survey](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/nai-global-ranked-among-top-five-commercial-real-estate-brands-in-the-19th-annual-lipsey-survey/): NAI Global, a leading, global commercial real estate firm, earned the top third spot in the 2020 Lipsey Survey of Top 25 Commercial Real Estate Brands. The survey was conducted among 100,000 commercial real estate professionals using a combination of ballot voting, phone interviews and focus groups to identify the top global brands.
- [NAI Global Welcomes NAI Madison in South-Central Wisconsin](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/nai-global-welcomes-nai-madison-in-south-central-wisconsin/): NAI Business Director Daniel T. Holvick announced today that NAI Madison is a newly formed brokerage entity affiliated with NAI Global and will provide comprehensive commercial real estate services to businesses in the state capital of Madison and all of Dane County from its office in Middleton. Dane County is the second-largest county in Wisconsin and is the third-highest-income location in Wisconsin by capital income, as well as home to the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
- [NAI Global Wireless Launches to Market Buildings to Cell Tower Operators](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/nai-global-wireless-launches-to-market-buildings-to-cell-tower-operators/): After three months of bidding, the Federal Communications Commission’s sale of wireless licenses has fetched more than $69.8 billion. By comparison, in 2015 ...
- [NAI Global’s Industrial Corporate Services Group Lands Marketing Assignment for 10 MSF Class A Warehouse, Manufacturing and Rail-Served Distribution Facilities on the NAFTA Superhighway](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/nai-globals-industrial-corporate-services-group-lands-marketing-assignment-for-10-msf-class-a-warehouse-manufacturing-and-rail-served-distribution-facilities-on-the-nafta-superhighway/): Two NAI Global offices, led by Steve Pastor and Susan Fox with New Jersey-based NAI James E. Hanson has teamed up with John Simons, Holden Rushing and Chris Haro of NAI Partners in Houston to market a new 10-million-square-foot, rail-served industrial property in El Campo, Texas named SW International Gateway Business Park.
- [NAI Global’s Scholarship Program is Another Hit at ICSC](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/nai-globals-scholarship-program-is-another-hit-at-icsc/): The biggest CRE trade show in North America, ICSC Las Vegas, took place during its usual third week of May and this year’s convention gained on the momentum of the past two years as we move further along from the pandemic era.
- [NAI Hanson inks four renewals at Secaucus office complex](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/nai-hanson-inks-four-renewals-at-secaucus-office-complex/): 4/10/2020 4:45 AM700 Plaza Drive in Secaucus — Courtesy: NAI James E. Hanson By Joshua Burd Four tenants have renewed their leases at a Secaucus office compl...
- [NAI Legacy Partnership Acquires New OZ Multifamily Project in Minnesota](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/nai-legacy-partnership-acquires-new-oz-multifamily-project-in-minnesota/): 4/3/2020 5:02 AMNAI Legacy partnered with Minneapolis-based The Beard Group as the developer, Minneapolis-based Steven Scott Management for day-to-day proper...
- [NAI Mertz sells Vineland industrial/flex building for $1.275M](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/nai-mertz-sells-vineland-industrial-flex-building-for-1-275m/): 4/8/2020 12:35 AMNAI Mertz recently announced Sales Associate Andrew Johnson and Senior Vice President Jonathan Klear represented its client, South Jersey Gl...
- [NAI Norwood Group sells 20,200 s/f multifamily/self-storage facility](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/nai-norwood-group-sells-20200-s-f-multifamily-self-storage-facility/): 4/3/2020 2:00 AMCharlestown, NH NAI Norwood Group completed the $1 million sale of 3507 Claremont Rd.  The site is a 20,200 s/f multifamily/self-storage mixe...
- [NAI Pleasant Valley Arranges Sale of 31,480 SF Industrial Building Near Cleveland](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/nai-pleasant-valley-arranges-sale-of-31480-sf-industrial-building-near-cleveland/): 4/1/2020 4:00 AM NAI Pleasant Valley has arranged the sale of 1550 Enterprise Parkway in Twinsburg Township, about 28 miles southeast of Cleveland. Read the ...
- [NAI Resolution Handles $100 Million Makeover of Manhattan’s Landmark McGraw-Hill Building](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/nai-resolution-handles-100-million-makeover-of-manhattans-landmark-mcgraw-hill-building/): In big news for New York commercial real estate, the iconic McGraw-Hill building is about to get a USD100 million makeover courtesy of NAI Resolution Real Es...
- [NAI Terramont Commercial Announces Merger and Expansion of Commercial Real Estate Services in Montreal](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/nai-terramont-commercial-announces-merger-and-expansion-of-commercial-real-estate-services-in-montreal/): NAI Commercial Montreal and Terramont Real Estate Services Inc., two of Montreal’s top commercial real estate firms, will join forces and beginning March 1 will operate as NAI Terramont Commercial. With the merger, the official NAI Global office in Montreal enters the top 5 firms serving the office, industrial, retail, tenant and investor market in Canada’s second biggest city.
- [NAI Wisinski of West Michigan brokers sale of Foote Hills apartment complex](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/nai-wisinski-of-west-michigan-brokers-sale-of-foote-hills-apartment-complex/): 4/7/2020 1:08 PMNAI Wisinski of West Michigan recently sold a 182-unit, Class B apartment and townhome property in Grand Rapids. Read the full article here. 
- [NAI’s Got Talent: Meet Top Golfer Taylor Durham!](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/nais-got-talent-meet-top-golfer-taylor-durham/): Here at NAI, we strive to support our team members to make the most of a career in commercial real estate (CRE) and to be able to bring their all to the job each and every day. Also important to us, however, is that the success those individuals achieve as CRE professionals extend into their passions in other areas of life as well.
- [New Climate Benchmark For CRE](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/new-climate-benchmark-for-cre/): Last month the world turned its attention to Glasgow, Scotland, as leaders from hundreds of nations attended the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conferenc...
- [New Moves to Cement Dubai as a Development Destination](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/new-moves-to-cement-dubai-as-a-development-destination/): You may have seen the commercial real estate (CRE) developments issuing from Dubai recently: According to the Emirates News Agency, vice president and prime ...
- [New Report Highlights Global Growth of Real Estate ESG Commitment](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/new-report-highlights-global-growth-of-real-estate-esg-commitment/): In a recent report, global ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) benchmarking organization GRESB highlighted some positive sustainability trends in rea...
- [On the Rise: A Conversation with Lauren Larsen, 2024 Recipient of the Women’s Alliance Champion Award](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/on-the-rise-a-conversation-with-lauren-larsen-2024-recipient-of-the-womens-alliance-champion-award/): At the NAI Global Convention in February, Lauren Larsen was announced as the 2024 recipient of the Women’s Alliance Champion Award.Lauren is the Managing Bro...
- [Our CRE Community](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/our-cre-community/): With the commencement of the 2017-2018 school year, we turn our attention in this column to highlighting what some of our people are doing to support the commercial real estate community.  NAI Global professionals are involved in dozens of community-based organizations throughout the U.S. and across the globe, but one association engagement stands out.
- [Out of Office: New McKinsey Report Highlights the Lasting Impact of Hybrid Work](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/out-of-office-new-mckinsey-report-highlights-the-lasting-impact-of-hybrid-work/): For most industries, the past few years have brought some big changes. One of the most significant for many of us has been the shift towards remote or hybrid work, with businesses and commercial real estate professionals alike needing to be quick on their feet when it comes to supporting new modes of hybridity.
- [Outlook for Life Sciences Real Estate Still “Lively”](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/outlook-for-life-sciences-real-estate-still-lively/): Earlier this year, NAI Global reported on the growing life sciences market, as capital continued to pour into the space despite a general downturn in office. In that article, we noted that the sector was picking up steam across multiple markets, both in the US and further afield.
- [Paying it Forward – Local Communities 2018](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/paying-it-forward-local-communities-2018/): NAI Global is a leading commercial real estate company with local expertise and global reach. NAI Global offices serve not only their clients, but also their local communities. Below are some examples of how NAI Offices paid it forward in their communities in 2018. We look forward to continuing our support of NAI Offices and local communities in 2019!
- [Personal Is Professional: Top Producer Douglas Sharpe](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/personal-is-professional-top-producer-douglas-sharpe/): NAI Global is proud of our status as the largest independent broker organization in the world, which translates into an incredible wealth of insight and expe...
- [Plain Language 4: Three More CRE Terms & Categories Defined](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/plain-language-4-three-more-cre-terms-categories-defined/): This blog is the fourth installment of our series on commercial real estate (CRE) terms. The first, second, and third such blog posts can be found on our web...
- [Price Crash Incoming for UK CRE, says Goldman Sachs](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/price-crash-incoming-for-uk-cre-says-goldman-sachs/): According to a recent Bloomberg article, investment bankers Goldman Sachs outlined a bearish prediction for the UK commercial real estate (CRE) market in the short to mid-term. Goldman states that they are anticipating a drop-off of up to 20% for property values between mid-2022 and the end of 2024.
- [Professor Florida is Optimistic About American Cities](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/professor-florida-is-optimistic-about-american-cities/): Amid the doom-and-gloom for American cities and Central Business Districts negatively impacted by under-utilized office space, Richard Florida is nearly giddy with optimism.
- [Reinventing Retail: How ecommerce and In-store Sales are Striking a New Balance](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/reinventing-retail-how-ecommerce-and-in-store-sales-are-striking-a-new-balance/): One of the biggest shakeups to come out of the last few years has been the continued evolution of the retail sector. Retailers, both online and in-person, ha...
- [Report: NAI Global Remote and Hybrid Work Trends Survey Results](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/report-nai-global-remote-and-hybrid-work-trends-survey-results/): NEW YORK, June 26, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - NAI Global has released survey results on the impact of remote and hybrid work trends from its international offices in Europe, Africa and Asia-Pacific.
- [Reshaping CRE: The Challenges and Opportunities of Adaptive Reuse](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/reshaping-cre-the-challenges-and-opportunities-of-adaptive-reuse/): In the wake of the ongoing crisis in the office sector, a term that commercial real estate (CRE) professionals have become deeply familiar with is “adaptive reuse.” Office conversions – into retail, multifamily or other asset classes – are slated as a solution to the faltering return to work.
- [Risky Business: Why Cybersecurity Should be Top of Mind for CRE Professionals](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/risky-business-why-cybersecurity-should-be-top-of-mind-for-cre-professionals/): Over the past year, it’s sometimes felt like the number of factors that we, as commercial real estate (CRE) professionals, need to keep track of have grown exponentially. Especially in the face of challenging market conditions.
- [Sentiment Matters, But It's Only One Bud In The Bouquet](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/sentiment-matters-but-its-only-one-bud-in-the-bouquet/): The matter of sentiment is sometimes as hard to define as the feelings therein themselves. In investments analysis, measuring sentiment is a key point for the forecasters and commentators, but one that is a mix of qualitative and quantitative – in terms of both the input (data) and output (results).
- [Shifting Hospitality Trends as Travelers Opt for Budget Options](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/shifting-hospitality-trends-as-travelers-opt-for-budget-options/): During the recent 2023 Hotel Data Conference, hoteliers and industry experts gathered to discuss potential recession effects on the industry and several new trends that have come to light in recent months.
- [SIOR Fall Conference 2025 Takeaways from NAI Global](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/sior-fall-conference-2025-takeaways-from-nai-global/): Political quote of the conference, relayed by Michael Smerconish but delivered by President Ronald Reagan (a Republican) years earlier (March 17, 2011) in addressing his friend and colleague, Speaker of the House Tip O’Neill (a Democrat): “Tip, if I had a ticket to heaven and you didn’t have one, I would give mine away and go to hell with you.”
- [Sizing Down: Are “Small Format” Stores the Next Big Thing for Retail?](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/sizing-down-are-small-format-stores-the-next-big-thing-for-retail/): Over the last few years, the “future of retail” has been a big talking point in an industry striving to meet changing consumer needs and preferences.
- [Spotlight: NAI 2020 Top 10 Producers](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/spotlight-nai-2020-top-10-producers/)
- [Sunny and Sure: The Growing Opportunity of Solar CRE](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/sunny-and-sure-the-growing-opportunity-of-solar-cre/): In a recent report, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released an incredible figure. By 2027, the global power capacity of solar energy installations (i.e., the amount of power that can be produced) will outstrip the output produced by coal.
- [Sustainable Hotel Practices: How Eco-friendly Hotels Drive Profit and Value](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/sustainable-hotel-practices-how-eco-friendly-hotels-drive-profit-and-value/): In recent years, sustainability has taken center stage in commercial real estate (CRE). As increasing numbers of green buildings spring up across the globe, we’ve moved long past the point where “sustainable” is just another buzzword.
- [The Art of Leadership: A Candid Discussion with NAI Global President & CEO Jay Olshonsky](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/the-art-of-leadership-a-candid-discussion-with-nai-global-president-ceo-jay-olshonsky/): As President & CEO of NAI Global, Jay Olshonsky, CCIM, FRICS, SIOR, values leadership, courage, coaching, listening and actively encouraging all to expre...
- [The Art of Leadership: A Candid Discussion with NAI Global's Senior VP of Operations, Lindsay Fierro](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/the-art-of-leadership-a-candid-discussion-with-nai-globals-senior-vp-of-operations-lindsay-fierro/): We’re continuing our series on "The Art of Leadership" during Women's History Month with a conversation with Lindsay Fierro, Senior Vice President of Operati...
- [The Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Model Works, But Will It Last?<br><span style="font-size:2.5rem">By Duke Long</span>](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/the-commercial-real-estate-brokerage-model-works-but-will-it-lastby-duke-long/): The tried-and-true adage, “if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it,” still applies to many situations in life. The truism equally applies to many business applicati...
- [The Data Transformation Isn’t Coming to CRE; It’s Already Here](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/the-data-transformation-isnt-coming-to-cre-its-already-here/): The expression “data is the new oil” has become so ubiquitous in recent years that it is feeling like a cliché. There have, of course, been numer...
- [The Lease You Can Do](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/the-lease-you-can-do/): By Lydia Bennett, CCIM, and Soozi Jones Walker, CCIM, SIOR Understanding the different perspectives of tenants and landlords is key to the lease modification...
- [Thought Leader Takeaways: NAI Global President & CEO Jay Olshonsky’s Panel Participation on the CCIM Webinar – Rethinking the New CRE Landscape](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/thought-leader-takeaways-nai-global-president-ceo-jay-olshonskys-panel-participation-on-the-ccim-webinar-rethinking-the-new-cre-landscape/): On October 19 and as part of CCIM’s 2021 Global Conference, NAI Global President & CEO Jay Olshonsky, CCIM, FRICS, SIOR, (pictured lower left) was ...
- [Top Talent: Supporting Professional Development in CRE](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/top-talent-supporting-professional-development-in-cre/): Over the past few years, a fact that’s become increasingly clear to employers is that the labor market, the role of the workplace, and the opportunities employees are looking for have all changed. To adapt, companies have had to change their own approach to attracting talent.

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- [Foot Traffic Data: How to Find and Use It](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/foot-traffic-data-how-to-find-and-use-it/): In commercial real estate, foot traffic indicates the number of people that visit a property location during specific times, how often they visit, and how long they typically stay.
- [How Brokers Can Get Digital in a Hurry](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/how-brokers-can-get-digital-in-a-hurry/): In a recent Deloitte survey, more than half of the commercial real estate brokers admitted that their firms lacked the digital capabilities to provide their clients with a more modern search and lease experience. And many still don’t have a clear understanding of the benefits being produced via the proptech industry. The digital tools you hear so much about in other industries, including AI, machine learning, and algorithms, have come to the commercial real estate market. But their adoption has not kept pace with their innovation.
- [How Online Reviews Will Boost Your Brand and Increase Sales](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/how-online-reviews-will-boost-your-brand-and-increase-sales/): As a society, it appears we’ve become quite obsessed with what others have to say about us--especially in the world of consumer-based business reviews. Qualtrics, a leading experience management company, recently published some eye-opening statistics about the power of online reviews. Consider this--91% of 18-34 year olds trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations, and 93% of consumers stated that online reviews influenced their purchasing decisions. With the Millennial generation quickly filling the ranks of Corporate America and starting their own businesses, you can surely expect that reviews will be used as part of their decision-making process.
- [How Professional Writers Would Write Your Property Descriptions](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/how-professional-writers-would-write-your-property-descriptions/): Back in the day, CRE property descriptions took a back seat in selling CRE because most deals happened in person. But now, the search for the perfect CRE investment has gone digital. One study showed 59% of investors started their property search online. Even among commercial buyers working with brokers, more than half still did their own internet-based exploration.
- [How to Find Commercial Real Estate Buyers](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/how-to-find-commercial-real-estate-buyers/): A property is only worth as much as a buyer is willing to pay for it. But how do you find that good quality buyer who’s the perfect fit for your property and willing to pay the price you want?
- [How To Get More Commercial Listings (Month After Month)](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/how-to-get-more-commercial-listings-month-after-month/): As a commercial real estate professional or brokerage, how can you find more listings? How can you get better quality, more attractive listings that pull in ...
- [How to Maximize Your Online Presence](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/how-to-maximize-your-online-presence/): Over the last decade, the way consumers research and buy products and services has fundamentally changed.
- [How to Run an Initial Solar Assessment on Your CRE Portfolio](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/how-to-run-an-initial-solar-assessment-on-your-cre-portfolio/): Rooftop solar leases present a valuable opportunity to increase NOI and contribute to sustainability goals. However, not every property is a suitable candidate for a solar installation.
- [It’s Time To Replace Your PDF Offering Memorandums With Digital OMs. Here’s Why.](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/its-time-to-replace-your-pdf-offering-memorandums-with-digital-oms-heres-why/): Commercial real estate offering memorandums (OMs) are a core component of any CRE sales process. Whether you’re raising money or brokering a deal, an effective OM has the power to attract the attention your asset needs. While PDFs have become the gold standard in CRE OM’s, their limitations are becoming more obvious as savvy brokers & investors gravitate towards harder data & control when it comes to their deals.
- [It’s Time To Replace Your PDF Offering Memorandums With Digital OMs. Here’s Why.](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/its-time-to-replace-your-pdf-offering-memorandums-with-digital-oms-heres-why-2/): Read more
- [Keep More of What’s Yours with the LightBox CRE Auction Platform](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/keep-more-of-whats-yours-with-the-lightbox-cre-auction-platform/): Auctions are a hot topic right now. Due to the effects of the pandemic on certain sectors of the commercial real estate industry, owners are looking to liqui...
- [Navigating The Deal Process From Planning To LOI](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/navigating-the-deal-process-from-planning-to-loi/): The art of the real estate deal is a nuanced and finesse coordination between the tenant, their tenant representation and of course the landlord on the other...
- [Placer.Ai Office Index: November 2022 Recap](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/placer-ai-office-index-november-2022-recap/): The Placer.ai Nationwide Office Building Index: The office building index analyzes foot traffic data from 800 office buildings across the country. It only includes commercial office buildings and commercial office buildings on the first floor (like an office building that might include a national coffee chain on the ground floor). It does NOT include mixed-use buildings that are both residential and commercial.
- [Prospect For New Business With Compstak Exchange](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/prospect-for-new-business-with-compstak-exchange/): Whether you represent tenants, landlords, or focus on investment sales, you’ll gain unique CRE insights with CompStak Exchange. Unlike other CRE data provide...
- [Retail Trends Forecast 2023](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/retail-trends-forecast-2023/): From COVID to inflation, brick and mortar retail faced dramatic pressures in recent years while constantly adapting to new constraints and proving its continued relevance. Now, with 2022 almost behind us, we dove into the data to try and predict what 2023 may have in store.
- [SIORs on the Present and Future for Office and Industrial](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/siors-on-the-present-and-future-for-office-and-industrial/): Office and industrial—two commercial real estate sectors with very different circumstances currently, yet both operating in the same uncertain economy. We sounded out five industry leaders in office and industrial brokerage on what they’re seeing and what they expect in 2024 within their markets and sectors.
- [Solar 101: How CRE Owners Are Increasing NOI with a Roof Lease](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/solar-101-how-cre-owners-are-increasing-noi-with-a-roof-lease/): As a commercial property owner, the effort to improve asset performance and increase revenue is constant. What if your empty rooftop could generate steady, long-term income—without upfront costs or operational disruption?

## Market Research

- [2023 | 1Q Office Market Report // NAI Hungary CELand](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/2023-1q-office-market-report-nai-hungary-celand/): Download the 2023 1Q Office Market Report
- [3Q Capital Market Overview // NAI CELand](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/3q-capital-market-overview-nai-celand/): Download the 3Q Capital Market Overview
- [3Q Industrial Market Overview // NAI CELand](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/3q-industrial-market-overview-nai-celand/): Download the 3Q Industrial Market Overview
- [3Q Office Market Overview // NAI CELand](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/3q-office-market-overview-nai-celand/): Download the 3Q Office Market Overview
- [APAC Market Report // 1st Quarter | 2021](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/apac-market-report-1st-quarter-2021/): Download NAI APAC Market Report
- [APAC Market Report // Q3 2020](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/apac-market-report-q3-2020/): Download PDF
- [Atlanta, GA, NAI Brannen Goddard // Industrial Market Report // Q3 2019](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/atlanta-ga-nai-brannen-goddard-industrial-market-report-q4-2019/): Read the full Industrial Market Report here. 
- [Atlanta, GA, NAI Brannen Goddard // Office Market Report // Q3 2019](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/atlanta-ga-nai-brannen-goddard-office-market-report-q4-2019/): Read the full Office Market Report here. 
- [Columbia, SC, NAI Columbia // Industrial Market Report // Q3 2019](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/columbia-sc-nai-columbia-industrial-market-report-q3-2019/): Read the full Industrial Market Report here. 
- [Columbia, SC, NAI Columbia // Office Market Report // Q3 2019](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/columbia-sc-nai-columbia-office-market-report-q3-2019/): Read the full Office Market Report here. 
- [Columbia, SC, NAI Columbia // Retail Market Report // Q3 2019](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/columbia-sc-nai-columbia-retail-market-report-q3-2019/): Read the full Retail Market Report here. 
- [Edmonton, NAI Commercial Edmonton // Market Report // Q3 2019](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/edmonton-nai-commercial-edmonton-market-report-q3-2019/): Read the full Market Report here. 
- [EMEA Market Report 2020 // Market Report // Q4 2019](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/emea-market-report-2020-market-report-q4-2019/): Read the full Market Report here. 
- [End of Year 2020 Real Estate Outlook](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/end-of-year-2020-real-estate-outlook/): Download
- [Frankfurt, NAI Apollo // Office Market Report // Q3 2019](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/frankfurt-nai-apollo-office-market-report-q3-2019/): Read the full Office Market Report here.
- [Industrial Market Report // NAI CIR // Q3 2020](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/industrial-market-report-nai-cir-q3-2020/): Third quarter 2022 returned another record-setting rent performance in Harrisburg’s industrial market. As of 9/30/22, industrial rents averaged $7.10/SF. Remember, warehouse and distribution centers averaged $5.40/SF just two years ago.
- [Industrial Market Report // NAI Columbia // 1st Quarter | 2021](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/industrial-market-report-nai-columbia-1st-quarter-2021/): Download
- [Industrial Market Report // NAI Earle Furman // 1st Quarter | 2022](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/industrial-market-report-nai-earle-furman-1st-quarter-2022/): Greenville’s industrial market thrives on the automotive industry and an advantageous location with quick access to interstates, population centers, and ports. An increase in consumer spending and a structural shift toward e-commerce have combined to boost industrial real estate activity here and in neighboring Spartanburg.
- [Industrial Market Report // NAI Earle Furman // 3rd Quarter | 2021](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/industrial-market-report-nai-earle-furman-3rd-quarter-2021/): Download Report
- [Industrial Market Report // NAI Hanson // 1st Quarter | 2021](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/industrial-market-report-nai-hanson-1st-quarter-2021/): Download Report
- [Industrial Market Report // NAI Hanson // 2nd Quarter | 2021](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/industrial-market-report-nai-hanson-2nd-quarter-2021/): Download Report
- [Industrial Market Report // NAI Hanson // 2nd Quarter | 2022](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/industrial-market-report-nai-hanson-2nd-quarter-2022/): Download Report
- [Industrial Market Report // NAI Hanson // 3rd Quarter | 2021](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/industrial-market-report-nai-hanson-3rd-quarter-2021/): Download Report
- [Industrial Market Report // NAI Hanson // 4th Quarter | 2021](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/industrial-market-report-nai-hanson-4th-quarter-2021/): Download Report
- [Jacksonville, FL, NAI Hallmark // Market Report // Q3 2019](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/jacksonville-fl-nai-hallmark-market-report-q3-2019/): Read the full Market Report here. 
- [Knoxville, TN, NAI Koella RM Moore // Market Report // Q3 2019](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/knoxville-tn-nai-koella-rm-moore-market-report-q3-2019/): Read the full Market Report here. 
- [Leasing Market Review// Seoul, Korea // Q3 2020](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/leasing-market-review-seoul-korea-q3-2020/): Download PDF
- [Market Report // NAI Hallmark // 1st Quarter | 2021](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/market-report-nai-hallmark-1st-quarter-2021/): Download
- [Market Report // NAI Hallmark // 3rd Quarter | 2021](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/market-report-nai-hallmark-3rd-quarter-2021/): Download Report
- [Market Report // NAI Summit // 1st Quarter | 2021](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/market-report-nai-summit-1st-quarter-2021/): Download Report
- [Market Reports // NAI Columbia // 3rd Quarter | 2020](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/market-reports-nai-columbia-3rd-quarter-2020/): 3Q 2020 Industrial Report 3Q 2020 Retail Report 3Q 2020 Office Report
- [Market Reports // NAI Columbia // 4th Quarter | 2020](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/market-reports-nai-piedmont-triad-4th-quarter-2020-2/): 4Q 2020 NAI Columbia Retail Report 4Q 2020 NAI Columbia Office Report 4Q 2020 NAI Columbia Industrial Report
- [Market Reports // NAI James E. Hanson // 4th Quarter | 2020](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/market-reports-nai-james-e-hanson-4th-quarter-2020/): 4Q 2020 Land report 4Q 2020 Industrial Report 4Q 2020 Office Report 4Q 2020 Medical Report
- [Market Reports // NAI Piedmont Triad // 4th Quarter | 2020](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/market-reports-nai-piedmont-triad-4th-quarter-2020/): Download the Market Report
- [Market Reports // NAI Summit // 4th Quarter | 2020](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/market-reports-nai-summit-4th-quarter-2020/): Download PDF
- [Meadowlands Market Report // NAI Hanson // 1st Quarter | 2021](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/meadowlands-market-report-nai-hanson-1st-quarter-2021/): Download Market Report
- [Meadowlands Market Report // NAI Hanson // 1st Quarter | 2022](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/meadowlands-market-report-nai-hanson-1st-quarter-2022/): There were nearly 1.3 million square feet leased during the first quarter of 2022, the highest amount in six quarters. Robust leasing pushed net absorption to 41,568 square feet, although still positive, the level is down from the same time last year. The overall vacancy rate is down year-over-year, finishing the first quarter at 2.3%, off from 2.7% at the end of 1Q2021.
- [Meadowlands Market Report // NAI Hanson // 2nd Quarter | 2021](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/meadowlands-market-report-nai-hanson-2nd-quarter-2021/): Download Market Report
- [Meadowlands Market Report // NAI Hanson // 2nd Quarter | 2022](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/meadowlands-market-report-nai-hanson-2nd-quarter-2022/): Nearly 2.0 million square feet of space was leased during the first half of year, on par with the same level of activity recorded at the same time last year. Strong leasing volume translated into nearly 50,000 square feet of positive absorption.
- [Meadowlands Market Report // NAI Hanson // 3rd Quarter | 2021](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/meadowlands-market-report-nai-hanson-3rd-quarter-2021/): Download Report
- [Meadowlands Market Report // NAI Hanson // 4th Quarter | 2021](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/meadowlands-market-report-nai-hanson-4th-quarter-2021/): Download Report
- [Meadowlands, NJ, NAI James E. Hanson // Industrial Report // Q3 2019](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/meadowlands-nj-nai-james-e-hanson-industrial-report-q3-2019/): Read the full Market Report here. 
- [Medical Market Report // NAI Hanson // 1st Quarter | 2021](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/medical-market-report-nai-hanson-1st-quarter-2021/): Download Report
- [Medical Market Report // NAI Hanson // 2nd Quarter | 2021](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/medical-market-report-nai-hanson-2nd-quarter-2021/): Download Report
- [Medical Market Report // NAI Hanson // 3rd Quarter | 2021](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/medical-market-report-nai-hanson-3rd-quarter-2021/): Download Report
- [Medical Market Report // NAI Hanson // 4th Quarter | 2021](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/medical-market-report-nai-hanson-4th-quarter-2021/): Download Report
- [Medical Office Report // NAI Hanson // 2nd Quarter | 2022](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/medical-office-report-nai-hanson-2nd-quarter-2022/): Healthcare analysts suggest that based on recent trends, the medical office sector should remain robust for the next year. Thanks to continued demand for healthcare, and perhaps despite the continued popularity of telemedicine, the industry has remained relatively stable and recession-resistant.
- [Monthly Market Review// Seoul, Korea // April 2022](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/monthly-market-review-seoul-korea-april-2022/): Download Report
- [Monthly Market Review// Seoul, Korea // December 2020](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/monthly-market-review-seoul-korea-december-2020/): Download PDF
- [Monthly Market Review// Seoul, Korea // December 2021](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/monthly-market-review-seoul-korea-december-2021/): Seoul Office Market Review (Dec. 2021)
- [Monthly Market Review// Seoul, Korea // December 2022](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/monthly-market-review-seoul-korea-december-2022/): Download Report
- [Monthly Market Review// Seoul, Korea // December 2023](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/monthly-market-review-seoul-korea-december-2023/): Download Report
- [Monthly Market Review// Seoul, Korea // February 2021](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/monthly-market-review-seoul-korea-february-2021/): Monthly Lease Market Report (Seoul_Feb 2021)
- [Monthly Market Review// Seoul, Korea // February 2022](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/monthly-market-review-seoul-korea-february-2021-2/): Seoul Office Market Review (Feb 2022)
- [Monthly Market Review// Seoul, Korea // February 2023](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/monthly-market-review-seoul-korea-february-2023/): Download Report
- [Monthly Market Review// Seoul, Korea // January 2021](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/monthly-market-review-seoul-korea-january-2021/): Monthly Lease Market Report (Seoul.Korea_Jan.2021)
- [Monthly Market Review// Seoul, Korea // January 2022](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/monthly-market-review-seoul-korea-january-2021-2/): Seoul Office Market Review (Jan 2022)
- [Monthly Market Review// Seoul, Korea // July 2022](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/monthly-market-review-seoul-korea-july-2022/): Download Report
- [Monthly Market Review// Seoul, Korea // June 2022](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/monthly-market-review-seoul-korea-june-2022/): Download Report
- [Monthly Market Review// Seoul, Korea // March 2022](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/monthly-market-review-seoul-korea-march-2022/): Download Report
- [Monthly Market Review// Seoul, Korea // March 2023](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/monthly-market-review-seoul-korea-march-2023/): Download Report
- [Monthly Market Review// Seoul, Korea // May 2021](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/monthly-market-review-seoul-korea-may-2021/): Seoul Offie Leasing (Monthly Market Review) May 2021
- [Monthly Market Review// Seoul, Korea // May 2022](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/4140-2/): Download Report
- [Monthly Market Review// Seoul, Korea // November 2022](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/monthly-market-review-seoul-korea-november-2022/): Download Report
- [Monthly Market Review// Seoul, Korea // October 2022](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/monthly-market-review-seoul-korea-october-2022/): Download Report
- [Northern New Jersey, NAI James E. Hanson // Industrial Report // Q4 2019](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/northern-new-jersey-nai-james-e-hanson-industrial-report-q4-2019/): Read the full Industrial Report here. 
- [Northern New Jersey, NAI James E. Hanson // Medical Office Report // Q3 2019](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/northern-new-jersey-nai-james-e-hanson-medical-office-report-q4-2019/): Read the full Medical Office Report here.
- [Northern New Jersey, NAI James E. Hanson // Office Report // Q4 2019](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/northern-new-jersey-nai-james-e-hanson-office-report-q4-2019/): Read the full Office Report here.
- [Office Market Report // NAI CIR // Q3 2020](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/office-market-report-nai-cir-q3-2020/): Vacancy has increased in the third quarter of 2022 with remote work, downsizing and economic uncertainty still affecting office leasing. As of 9/30/22, vacancy rate in the Harrisburg Market was 9.6%. Notably, vacancy is higher in the Harrisburg West Submarket at 10.9% compared to 8.9% in the Harrisburg East Submarket.
- [Office Market Report // NAI Columbia // 1st Quarter | 2021](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/office-market-report-nai-columbia-1st-quarter-2021/): Download
- [Office Market Report // NAI Earle Furman // 1st Quarter | 2022](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/office-market-report-nai-earle-furman-1st-quarter-2022/): While the Greenville-Spartanburg area is known for its manufacturing and distribution prowess, Greenville’s urban core has earned national attention as an example of successful downtown redevelopment, which has attracted financial services and professional firms.
- [Office Market Report // NAI Earle Furman // 3rd Quarter | 2021](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/office-market-report-nai-earle-furman-3rd-quarter-2021/): Download Office Report
- [Office Market Report // NAI Hanson // 1st Quarter | 2021](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/office-market-report-nai-hanson-1st-quarter-2021/): Download Report
- [Office Market Report // NAI Hanson // 1st Quarter | 2022](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/office-market-report-nai-hanson-1st-quarter-2022/): It is with great enthusiasm that we approach what we hope is the light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel. While it is clear that COVID-19 has reshaped our lives, the specifics of that transformation, particularly on our workplaces are less clear. As of now questions like; do we have full offices? Can we fill the empty office buildings throughout our state? What does the future office layout look like? What is a ‘work week’ going to be? At this point, all these remain unanswered.
- [Office Market Report // NAI Hanson // 2nd Quarter | 2021](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/office-market-report-nai-hanson-2nd-quarter-2021/): Download Report
- [Office Market Report // NAI Hanson // 2nd Quarter | 2022](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/office-market-report-nai-hanson-2nd-quarter-2022/): 2Q2022 Hanson Office Report
- [Office Market Report // NAI Hanson // 3rd Quarter | 2021](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/office-market-report-nai-hanson-3rd-quarter-2021/): Download Report
- [Office Market Report // NAI Hanson // 4th Quarter | 2021](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/office-market-report-nai-hanson-4th-quarter-2021/): Download Office Report
- [Oklahoma City, NAI Sullivan Group // Industrial Market Report // Q3 2019](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/oklahoma-city-nai-sullivan-group-industrial-market-report-q3-2019/): Read the full Industrial Market Report here. 
- [Oklahoma City, NAI Sullivan Group // Multi-Family Market Report // Q3 2019](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/oklahoma-city-nai-sullivan-group-multi-family-market-report-q3-2019/): Read the full Multi-Family Market Report here. 
- [Oklahoma City, NAI Sullivan Group // Retail Market Report // Q3 2019](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/oklahoma-city-nai-sullivan-group-retail-market-report-q3-2019/): Read the full Retail Market Report here. 
- [Orlando, FL, NAI Realvest // Industrial Market Report // Q3 2019](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/orlando-fl-nai-realvest-industrial-market-report-q3-2019/): Read the full Industrial Report here. 
- [Orlando, FL, NAI Realvest // Office Market Report // Q3 2019](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/orlando-fl-nai-realvest-office-market-report-q3-2019/): Read the full Office Market Report here. 
- [Orlando, FL, NAI Realvest // Retail Market Report // Q3 2019](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/orlando-fl-nai-realvest-retail-market-report-q3-2019/): Read the full Retail Report here. 
- [Q1- 2021 Las Vegas Industrial Update](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/q1-2021-las-vegas-industrial-update/): Download
- [Q4/2021 // Industrial | Atlanta Market Review // NAI Brannen Goddard](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/q4-2021-industrial-atlanta-market-review-nai-brannen-goddard/): Industrial leasing volume has surged in Atlanta over the past few quarters. Third-party logistics firms and e-commerce fulfillment providers account for many new deals. The metro area benefits from its role as a regional and national distribution hub, the growing Port of Savannah, and its strong local demographic trends.
- [Q4/2021 // Office | Atlanta Market Review // NAI Brannen Goddard](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/q4-2021-office-atlanta-market-review-nai-brannen-goddard/): Atlanta continues to show signs of an economic recovery. Leasing volume continues to expand, demonstrating confidence in the return to office occupancy. In addition, large corporations including Microsoft, Google, FanDuel, Visa, Cisco, Norfolk Southern, Deluxe Corp, Papa John’s, Mailchimp, Carvana, and Airbnb are all in the process of adding thousands of high-paying office jobs in Atlanta.
- [Retail Market Report // NAI Columbia // 1st Quarter | 2021](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/retail-market-report-nai-columbia-1st-quarter-2021/): Download
- [Retail Market Report // NAI Earle Furman // 1st Quarter | 2022](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/retail-market-report-nai-earle-furman-1st-quarter-2022/): Greenville’s retail market rebounded in early 2022. Vacancy rates stabilized with strong performance from discounters, grocers, and other essential services, while population growth in the market and consumer spending remained substantial.
- [Retail Market Report // NAI Earle Furman // 3rd Quarter | 2021](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/retail-market-report-nai-earle-furman-3rd-quarter-2021/): Download Report
- [Seoul, SK NAI Korea // Seoul Office Monthly Market Review (Dec 2019) // Q4 2019](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/seoul-sk-nai-korea-seoul-office-monthly-market-review-dec-2019-q4-2019/): Read the full Monthly Market Review here. 
- [Seoul, SK NAI Korea // Seoul Office Monthly Market Review (Jan 2020)// Q1 2020](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/seoul-sk-nai-korea-seoul-office-monthly-market-review-jan-2020-q1-2020/): Read the full Seoul Office Month Market Review here. 
- [Seoul, SK NAI Korea // Seoul Office Monthly Market Review (Nov 2019) // Q4 2019](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/seoul-sk-nai-korea-seoul-office-monthly-market-review-oct-2019-q4-2019-2/): Read the full Monthly Market Review here. 
- [Seoul, SK NAI Korea // Seoul Office Monthly Market Review (Oct 2019) // Q4 2019](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/seoul-sk-nai-korea-seoul-office-monthly-market-review-oct-2019-q4-2019/): Read the full Monthly Market Review here. 
- [Seoul, SK North Korea// Seoul Office Monthly Market Review (Feb 2020)// Q1 2020](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/seoul-sk-north-korea-seoul-office-monthly-market-review-feb-2020-q1-2020/): Read the full monthly market review here. 

## Videos

- [Agent Wins RE Institute of Tasmania's Commercial Sales Person of the Year Award](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/agent-wins-re-institute-of-tasmanias-commercial-sales-person-of-the-year-award/): One of NAI Harcourts lead sales agents, Andy Howell, has taken out the Real Estate Institute of Tasmania’s Commercial Sales person of the year award - for the second time in a row!
- [CCIM Investing Advice](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/ccim-investing-advice/): https://vimeo.com/239570506
- [NAI Global Convention 2017](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/nai-global-convention-2017/): https://vimeo.com/234154810
- [NAI Global Events Highlight](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/nai-global-events-highlight/): Every year we put on multiple events that allow our 7,000+ professionals to come together and learn from not only each other but also top industry professionals. Join us at an upcoming event to learn how NAI Global can take your business to the next level!
- [NAI Global Overview](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/nai-global-overview/): Learn why NAI Global is a leading global commercial real estate brokerage firm.
- [Queens, NY Urban Retail Portfolio & Future Redevelopment Opportunity](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/queens-ny-urban-retail-portfolio-future-redevelopment-opportunity/): NAI Global and HSP Real Estate Group are pleased to exclusively present the opportunity to acquire the Queens Urban Retail, located primarily at the intersection of Queens Boulevard and 63rd Drive, in the Rego Park section of Queens, New York, approximately 8 miles east of Manhattan.

## Property Management

- [Boosting Value in CRE Asset Management Through Proactive Property Maintenance](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/boosting-value-in-cre-asset-management-through-proactive-property-maintenance/): Learn how proactive property maintenance strategies in commercial real estate reduce costs, protect asset value, and improve tenant satisfaction.
- [Can Professional Property Management Pay for Itself?](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/can-professional-property-management-pay-for-itself/): See how professional property management can help control operating expenses through vendor relationships, contract reviews, local expertise, and active oversight.
- [Commercial Property Maintenance Explained: Services, Schedules and Cost Control](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/commercial-property-maintenance-services-explained/): What commercial property maintenance includes, how maintenance programs are structured, and how a consistent approach to building upkeep supports cost control and long-term asset performance.
- [Commercial Real Estate Property Manager Responsibilities: What Owners and Investors Should Know](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/commercial-real-estate-property-manager-responsibilities-what-owners-and-investors-should-know/): Discover key property manager responsibilities to maximize ROI and maintain property value in CRE investments.
- [Enhancing Asset Value Through Commercial Property Management](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/enhancing-asset-value-through-commercial-property-management/): Explore how commercial property management strengthens performance, retention, and long-term value. Learn strategies trusted by CRE professionals from across the NAI Global network.
- [Execution Wins: What Top Property Managers Do Differently](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/execution-wins-what-top-property-managers-do-differently/): Execution wins in commercial property management. See how top managers protect NOI, coordinate teams and vendors, plan CAPEX, retain tenants, and drive long-term asset value.
- [How a Professional Facilities Management Partner Can Uncover Savings and Improve Operations](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/how-a-professional-facilities-management-partner-can-uncover-savings/): Learn how a professional facilities management partner can identify hidden operational savings, improve vendor performance, and streamline property operations through proactive oversight and strategic facilities management.
- [How Commercial Real Estate Property Management Works](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/how-commercial-real-estate-property-management-works/): Explore how commercial real estate property management enhances asset value, tenant retention, and operational efficiency. Learn best practices from NAI Global's trusted management approach.
- [How To Choose The Right Commercial Property Management Firm](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/how-to-choose-the-right-commercial-property-management-firm/): A comprehensive guide for commercial property owners and investors on how to choose the right property management firm. Learn what drives asset performance, tenant retention, financial control, and long-term portfolio value.
- [NAI Global Property Management Council Announces 2026 Scholarship Recipients](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/nai-global-property-management-council-2026-scholarship-recipients/): NAI Global Property Management Council announces Kara Maxwell and Ashley Ledlow as the recipients of the 2026 John Bennett, CPM Memorial Scholarships.
- [Navigating the Complexities of Mixed-Use Property Management](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/navigating-the-complexities-of-mixed-use-property-management/): Discover the unique challenges and smart strategies for managing mixed-use developments. Learn how CRE professionals can optimize tenant mix, streamline operations, and maximize investor value.
- [Portfolio Property Management: How Owners with Multiple Properties Gain a Strategic Edge](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/portfolio-property-management/): Portfolio property management applies coordinated oversight, standardized reporting, and centralized processes across multiple assets. Here’s what it involves, how it differs from single-asset management, and when it makes a material difference to how a portfolio performs.
- [Property Management Accounting: Basics Every Owner Should Know](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/property-management-accounting-basics-every-owner-should-know/): Discover the key functions of property management accounting that every Commercial Real Estate owner should understand to ensure performance, compliance, and portfolio growth.
- [Protecting Your Commercial Property for Hurricane Season: A Business Owner's Guide](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/protecting-your-commercial-property-for-hurricane-season-a-business-owners-guide/): Safeguard your commercial property this hurricane season with expert tips on risk assessment, structural upgrades, and business continuity planning.
- [Real Estate Portfolio Management: Balancing Risk and Growth](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/real-estate-portfolio-management-balancing-risk-and-growth/): Learn how strategic oversight, proactive risk management, and data driven insight strengthen commercial real estate portfolios and support long term value across markets.
- [Retail Trends You Need to Know to Stay Ahead](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/retail-trends-you-need-to-know-to-stay-ahead/): A year-end look at the top retail trends shaping U.S. property investments in 2025, with key insights investors can use to plan for 2026.
- [Risk Management in Commercial Real Estate: What It Actually Costs to Get It Wrong](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/commercial-real-estate-risk-management/): Most commercial property owners don’t think seriously about risk management until something forces them to. Here’s what a structured approach looks like, why deferred maintenance alone can multiply repair costs by a factor of four and what separates well-managed assets from expensive ones.
- [The Evolution of Commercial Real Estate Property Management: Adapting to Modern Challenges](https://www.naiglobal.com/news/the-evolution-of-commercial-real-estate-property-management/): Explore how Commercial Real Estate Property Management is evolving with technology, enhancing efficiency, tenant experience, and long-term asset value.

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