Life events can be both predictable and unpredictable. Our CEG team has been through tough personal losses over the last few years. Although the cycle of life is predictable, loss can be devastating. Grief is messy. It’s layered. And it’s individual. It generally comes in waves, sometimes with a gentle back and forth, other times treacherous and pounding. But it in that mess, it delivers time for reflection.

Brokers are in the business of helping people. There’s plenty of research out there that supports the importance improving someone else’s life.

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.

Seller carryback, also known as owner financing or seller financing, is a creative way for buyers to invest in CRE. Especially if you want to preserve your cash for another deal.

Many of my 4th of July memories include family and friends blasting tunes and shooting fireworks from our Wisconsin cabin pier. The music was (and still is) a collection of …

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

With this month marking the 250th year of the US Army, I’ve been thinking about my service as an Airborne Rigger. I enlisted in 1986 during the time of, “Be All You Can Be.”

It’s hard to believe that when Father’s Day was first proposed in the early 1900s there was push back. Many men thought it was a way to “domesticate manliness” and…

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.

Complex deals help build a persistence muscle. And brokers need that muscle strong!

In my opinion, the best games provoke thinking and require strategic reasoning. For kids, they develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills. (says the former teacher on the team 😉) As adults …

Investing out-of-state has pros and cons, but for us, the affordability, diversification of markets, and faster portfolio growth were big draws. If you’re thinking about buying properties in another state, here are my tips…

Who do you spend your time with? Are they helping you achieve your goals or holding you back?

Spring brings renewed energy and new chances to connect with people. It’s a perfect time to grow your network!

I’m still purposeful in my actions, but not for the same reasons. Here are five ways intention shows up in my adult life …

Some may think adversity means bad luck, hardship, and suffering. My stories may carry some of that, but I don’t focus on them. I use adversity to fuel my successes…

Having physical assets are a great way to balance your investment portfolio.

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

The words commercial & community have connections. Not just with the first four letters, but the two concepts have a symbiotic relationship.