Agents, Realtors, Brokers…What’s the Difference?
It’s inevitable that when I work with clients new to commercial real estate, they’re confused about agents, realtors, and brokers. Most...
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Jeff@CEGspaces
Jul 28, 20232 min
Investment Partnerships, Part III: How to Pick the Right Partner
In order to reap the benefits of CRE investing––cash flow, solid return potential, tangible assets, and tax savings––one needs to get in...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Jul 8, 20232 min
Investment Partnerships, Part II: Pros and Cons
It’s always good to look at decisions from all angles, like when you check out a hat. Something could be hiding on the back. However,...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Jun 30, 20233 min
CRE Investment Partnerships, Part I: What Are They?
Owning commercial real estate can be a smart way to diversify your investment portfolio and generate income. However, what if you don’t...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Jun 2, 20232 min
The Beauty of Ugly Buildings
Many CRE buyers are wooed by shiny amenities, especially those looking for the first time. They look for Class A buildings versus Class...
Jeff@CEGspaces
May 19, 20232 min
NNN? Gross? What?
The second blog I wrote for CEG was "Understanding Leasing Structures," back in October of 2021. Given the number of questions I receive...
Jeff@CEGspaces
May 5, 20232 min
Legacy, Legacy 👨🚀👨🚀
“Time goes so fast,” said Don, a ninety-two-year-old, former Twin Cities real estate legend. A few weeks ago, I visited Don at a senior...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Apr 21, 20232 min
What to Ask at a Commercial Real Estate Showing 👨🚀
Property showings keep brokers busy. Listing and broker websites house a lot of information so properties can be checked out online,...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Apr 7, 20233 min
How to Open the Door 👨🚀 (And Get Access)
Typically, business opportunities come from having access to a network of influential people. But access isn’t always available to every...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Mar 24, 20232 min
Property Management––Is It Worth It? 👨🚀
The decisions necessary to invest in commercial real estate are not just around finances. Once you purchase the property, what’s the next...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Mar 10, 20232 min
State of Brokerage
This week, I attended MNCAR’s State of Brokerage event with our most recent team member, broker Nicole Langer. First, I want to welcome...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Feb 24, 20232 min
Why It's Important to Use a Broker When Leasing
“I didn’t know I was supposed to use a broker when I leased my first office space,” said a client. We connected because he found himself...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Feb 10, 20233 min
CEG Delivers 👨🚀🛰️🛰️
Very early Saturday morning, NASA plans to provide live coverage of the docking of the Roscosmos cargo spacecraft as it brings three tons...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Jan 27, 20233 min
Plan, Prepare, Provide 👨🚀💵
We don’t know everything that’s coming our way. However, with proper planning and preparation, a CRE investor can be sure to best provide...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Jan 13, 20232 min
Piece of the Pie 👨🚀🍕
I remember the feeling when I stepped through the threshold of my first CRE investment property. It smelled of pizza––lingering remnants...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Dec 30, 20223 min
My Top 5 in 2022 👨🚀
Looking back at 2022, I realized what a year it’s been. Here are my top five experiences that made me laugh or somehow changed my life: 1....
Jeff@CEGspaces
Dec 16, 20223 min
Life is Balance 👨🚀⛷️⚖️
Last weekend, my wife, Josie, and I took our son, Levi, to Lutsen for a short ski trip. (It was beautiful, and I love my family 😀)...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Dec 2, 20222 min
Unique Deal Options 👨🚀
In my last blog, “We Buy Buildings, Too!” I mentioned option to buy or contract for deed as a way to get into commercial spaces. Both...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Nov 18, 20223 min
We Buy Buildings, Too!
At CEG, we know space. We’re not just knowledgeable and approachable – we’re creative, too (#5 may surprise you 😉). And that creativity...
Jeff@CEGspaces
Nov 4, 20222 min
What's It Really Like? 👨🚀👨🚀👨🚀 (Brokers Know Brokers)
Sometimes people have the perception that we’re adversaries. That’s not my experience, and that surprises some. Here’s my take on what...
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