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Italy and the Brilliance of Thinking Big
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.
Apr 32 min read


Shining Bright
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 …
Mar 131 min read


Cornerstone of the Community
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 …
Feb 202 min read


Off-Market Deal Considerations for Buyers
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.
Jan 161 min read


Top 5 of 2025
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.
Dec 26, 20254 min read


Trick or Treat?
‘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.”
Oct 31, 20252 min read


Commercial Real Estate Connections
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 …
Sep 5, 20252 min read
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