Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a cutting-edge luxury reserved for large companies with deep pockets. AI is now a plug-and-play framework accessible to commercial real estate businesses of all sizes, including small brokerages and independent investors.

‘Tis the season of tricks and treats! Let’s see what delectable joys or spooky steps are happening with commercial real estate deals this Halloween season. Just as kids do, let’s start with the “good candy.”

The number became a seed floating around in my mind, and I began to think about how 100 plays out in my approach to life and commercial real estate.

As our team grows, I’m proud of the work we do each day and of our team’s commitment to help our clients meet their goals. Having the right team on board makes the journey fun as the exploration of "space" continues onward and upward.

Last Saturday, October 4, we felt a record breaking temperature of 91 degrees in Minneapolis. We also had a low of 39 degrees days later. In Minnesota, we’re used to those swings. We know what to do. We adapt because we’re prepared. Just as temperatures swing, so do aspects of the commercial real estate business.

Do the limits of your vocabulary limit your world? That doesn’t have to be the case in commercial real estate. Brokers know the vocabulary of their profession –– the jargon and words, their meaning and context. That’s why all who enter the commercial real estate …

This week we saw the wrap up of the Great Minnesota Get-Together. Two million people attended this year’s state fair, generating an estimated $300 million economic impact to the Twin Cities. To make the fun last a little longer, a team member gave me three facts about the MN State Fair and challenged me to make commercial real estate connections to each one. Here goes …

People say Minnesota has two seasons––winter and construction. When I see orange and white stripes and road closed signs, I think of how the project is impacting the surrounding commercial properties. Road construction may be a short-term headache, but it brings …

Industrial leasing is still going strong. In Q2, leasing activity went up 18.5% … On the office side, vacancy rates have seen a slight decrease.

Commercial properties under a million in the Twin Cities are hard to find, and when you do, they go fast––especially industrial properties. Here are my five recommendations for buying commercial real estate in today’s metro market.

As an owner, tenant, and/or client, you need to be prepared in order to most effectively launch a deal. Preparation is the difference between starting from a strong position or a weak one.

How you attend to due diligence means you’ll either make money or lose it when you "land" on a commercial real estate investment.

This week I went to another Minnesota REJournals continuing education summit. I’ve recommended them in the past, as I think they are well done and beneficial.

Learn two easy ways to save money in commercial real estate.

With over 30 years in the commercial real estate business, I’ve learned a few things about deals.

Our aging population has had an impact on commercial real estate. Although the office sector has challenges, those positioned for medical…

We’re always on the lookout for people with a drive and a sense of entrepreneurship––someone who is motivated, extremely resourceful…

When you’re small, you need business & help breaking through the digital world. Here are five ways you can support small businesses.

Are you content with your current retail, office, or industrial space? Whether it’s time to renew your lease or not, it may be…

Big announcement this week from the Feds! And consumers and investors welcome the relief. Being the first interest rate cut in four years…