Strike When the Iron's Hot
It continues to be a seller’s market. Properties under a million in the Twin Cities are hard to find and when you do, they're going fast....
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Jeff@CEGspaces
- Jul 8, 2022
- 3 min
Challenge is Inevitable
Defeat is optional. On a walk this week, I was thinking about challenges as a common thread in my early life. Nothing was ever given to...
Jeff@CEGspaces
- Jun 24, 2022
- 3 min
It Takes a Team
I was meeting with a client last week who was curious about the CEG team. As the owner, I’m the leader and the face of the brokerage and...
Jeff@CEGspaces
- Jun 10, 2022
- 3 min
It's Who You Know
Of course, what you know is also important, but humans are social. Building a network is critical in any professional field. Networking...
Jeff@CEGspaces
- May 13, 2022
- 2 min
Multiple Offers, Right Deal
It’s a seller’s market, especially when it comes to industrial properties. Currently, I’m representing clients that have multiple offers...
Jeff@CEGspaces
- Apr 29, 2022
- 3 min
Just Write It
I had a conversation with a small group after my BNI meeting Wednesday that I thought I’d use as this week’s blog topic. When one of my...
Jeff@CEGspaces
- Apr 15, 2022
- 3 min
We Know…What?!
Years ago, a buddy of mine sent me of a photo of an astronaut on the moon, a bottle in hand, kicking back with his feet on a cooler, and...
Jeff@CEGspaces
- Mar 18, 2022
- 3 min
Chain Saws, Machines, & Spring
Sunday is the first day of spring, and I’m ready. Spring offers a chance to look at our surroundings with a fresh eye. I know we probably...
Jeff@CEGspaces
- Mar 11, 2022
- 2 min
Do the Numbers Make Sense to Take the Jump? 🪂
Is it the right deal for you? The first step in deciding on a CRE investment property is to compare what it offers to your strategies....
Jeff@CEGspaces
- Mar 4, 2022
- 2 min
Those Day-to-Day Costs
A building needs to be maintained, insured, and compliant, and that costs money. Those short-term expenses, like common maintenance fees,...
Jeff@CEGspaces
- Feb 25, 2022
- 2 min
Givers Gain and Gainers Give
“New collaborations and partnerships fuel business and innovation, and that’s a plus. Giving back, helping someone out, and contributing...
Jeff@CEGspaces
- Feb 18, 2022
- 3 min
Real Talk
The market is hot, and properties are moving fast. Although not impossible, finding a building for sale that matches a buyer’s needs is...
Jeff@CEGspaces
- Feb 11, 2022
- 3 min
Drive-In Door on the 4th Floor? 🤔
How we shop, where we work, what we value, and what we do during our free time have all come into play over the last two years. These...
Jeff@CEGspaces
- Feb 4, 2022
- 3 min
What Being in the Army Airborne Taught Me About CRE
In my “Help! We All Need Somebody” blog, I referenced how a conversation with John Allen impacted my decision to become a broker. My...
Jeff@CEGspaces
- Jan 28, 2022
- 2 min
Money on My Mind 🎶🎧
When it comes to CRE financing, not all banks are the same. The lender you choose becomes a partner to help reach your goals, so the...
Jeff@CEGspaces
- Jan 21, 2022
- 2 min
I Quit
Let’s say, you’re a small industrial business looking for a space. You want a new building with a specific square footage and all the...
Jeff@CEGspaces
- Jan 14, 2022
- 2 min
Help! We All Need Somebody
In the early 1990’s, John Allen (Industrial Equities) asked me a question that changed the trajectory of my life. While grilling fish and...
Jeff@CEGspaces
- Jan 7, 2022
- 2 min
Contacting Brokers in 2022’s Fast-Moving Market
We are in some crazy times. Great properties are moving fast, and a successful broker must be a fantastic juggler. Brokers work in a...
Jeff@CEGspaces
- Dec 17, 2021
- 3 min
Due Diligence in CRE
The due diligence period is critical for a successful CRE investment. After signing a purchase or sale contract, it’s your responsibility...
Jeff@CEGspaces
- Dec 3, 2021
- 3 min
Commercial Zoning
Commercial zoning can be complex or straightforward. In many markets, finding the correct zoning for your use is becoming more and more...
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