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Over my son’s spring break, Josie, Levi, and I went to Italy. Starting at Naples and working our way south, we had an amazing trip! I was so glad Levi had a chance to experience it. Of course, the food was amazing, and the historic sites were captivating. While Josie was into the art and history side of things, I kept marveling at the engineering and construction accomplishments of commercial structures that have lasted over 2,000 years.

Recently, CEG brokers Nicole Langer and Diane Signorelli discussed commercial real estate over plates of pasta at Yarusso-Bros, an East Side St. Paul Italian restaurant. Two Italians having a delicious Italian meal while I was enjoying great food in Italy! 🇮🇹 Both Nicole and Diane have listings for sale in the neighborhood …

Knowing your home neighbors definitely has benefits, especially after our last big snow. Our neighborhood usually helps each other out if someone is sick, out of town, or doesn’t have a snowblower. Being part of a community fulfills our need for belonging and connecting, whether at home or with a commercial property.

NASA’s countdown is famous. It packs drama, enthusiasm, and precision into one cultural and global event. Well, CEG has had its own dynamic countdown waiting for …

What’s the secret to leasing a space faster and for more money?

Commercial real estate has been a fantastic profession for me and my family. However, around 75-80% of new brokers leave in the first year and 50-65% of within the first five years. So what makes one broker progress to success and another to stagnate and thus drift away?

The idea of using real estate as capital in the US dates back to the 1700s, when land was used in place of money to settle debts. Now, it’s an industry supporting 20.4 million jobs through …

To avoid misfortunes in the spirit of Friday the 13th, let’s talk risk management. Thorough preparation and careful financial management protect your commercial real estate portfolio.

We have a new team member on board! We’re happy to announce that Diane Signorelli has joined CEG as a senior broker. With her expertise in tenant representation and investment sales, she brings a wealth of experience to our team and that’s …

Since we’re approaching the summit of the NFL 2025-2026 season, let’s talk offense and defense! No, I’m not going to break out game strategy for the Seahawks. Levi has more experience playing football than I do. However, I know the strategies of making “plays” happen in commercial real estate and business. Here are my five tips to move your professional career down the field …

You may live a better, longer life from simply acting with intention, kindness, and generosity. Studies show helping others can reduce …

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.