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Last week I discussed off-market deals from the seller’s perspective. Having just been part of an off-market closing, I want to flip to the pros and cons for buyers.

The decision to list or not list a commercial property is a strategic one.

Today is the first blank page of a 364-page book. Put yourself in the position to write a good one. While you're at it, read a good one.

It’s that time of the year! It’s hard to believe another year has flown by. After reflection, I see a common theme in my top 5 of 2025: change.

This season, embrace the love, light, and joy with a side of weird! 😆 When you walk into a holiday party looking like a galactic supernova of yarn and symbols, just remember ...

I’ve been on a technology theme the last few blogs/shorts. With Alquist’s recent announcement that it will 3D print more than a dozen new Walmart buildings, I began to think about the impact of this improved technology on commercial real estate.

In my recent blog, I talked about how AI is changing the way brokers work. I thought about another tool that over the last ten years changed the way we market, manage, and inspect properties. The drone.

If you had the choice of feeling joy and contentment or misery and hopelessness, which would you chose? Most people would choose the former rather than the latter. But because of life experiences, mental health conditions, or having a negative mindset, some people struggle to get there.

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.

As an investor, I find the window of due diligence to be the most critical. In fact, without it, what looks like a good investment could turn into a failed one after it’s too late.

Next Tuesday, November 11, is Veterans Day, a day when we honor those of us that served in the Armed Forces. Decades ago, I took the Oath of Enlistment when I joined the Army, and that oath holds a lifetime commitment.

‘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.

Most of the time, I feel like I run my days. However, sometimes I find that my day is clearly running me. I’m sure most of you know what I mean. I've built a habit …

“You can’t seize what you don’t see.” Just seven simple words, but they pack a punch.

It’s wise to have your money invested across a variety of assets. Commercial real estate is an excellent option. Where else can you find an investment that includes cash flow? Equity paydown? Both options mean your money is working for you.

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 …