How to Choose Office Space for a Startup
The article provides a step‑by‑step guide for startups to choose office space that matches their growth trajectory, runway and work patterns. It breaks down four primary options—traditional lease, serviced office, coworking membership, and virtual office—detailing commitment length, cost structure and ideal use cases. Readers are instructed to calculate peak, average and projected headcount, then convert each space’s total expense into an all‑in monthly cost per employee. The piece emphasizes transparent cost comparison, location impact on talent, and the importance of touring spaces before signing any agreement.
The Real Impact of AI on Commercial Real Estate
Artificial intelligence has moved from experimental pilots to core workflows in commercial real estate, automating lease abstraction, generating marketing copy, and flagging equipment failures before tenants notice. Document‑abstraction tools now pull hundreds of lease variables in minutes, delivering 70‑90% productivity...
Global Net Lease Completes $535 Million Merger with Modiv Industrial
Global Net Lease (GNL) completed a $535 million acquisition of Modiv Industrial, paying $18.82 per share. The transaction adds Modiv’s 4.3 million square feet of net‑leased industrial space to GNL’s $5.3 billion portfolio, giving GNL shareholders an 89% stake and Modiv shareholders 11%....
A Short History of Coworking
Over the past two decades coworking has evolved from a niche freelancer haven to a mainstream component of corporate real estate, now serving five to six million daily users worldwide. In the United States the sector comprises nearly 9,000 locations...
Provident Nabs Memphis, Tenn., Industrial Portfolio
Provident Industrial, the Dallas‑based real‑estate arm of Provident, has bought an industrial portfolio in the Memphis, Tenn., metro area comprising more than 2.5 million square feet across 13 buildings. The acquisition underscores the firm’s confidence in Memphis’s role as a critical...
Top U.S. Metros for Internet Connectivity & Speed
Roughly 90% of U.S. households now have broadband, with most major metros exceeding a 95% subscription rate, but the real differentiator is connection quality. Kansas City leads the nation with a median fixed‑line speed of 410 Mbps, while Texas boasts three...
Overview of the Different Types of Commercial Real Estate Leases
The article outlines six primary commercial lease structures—percentage, single net, double net, triple net (NNN), modified gross, and full‑service gross—detailing how each shifts taxes, insurance, maintenance, and utilities between landlord and tenant. Triple net leases dominate retail, industrial and single‑tenant...
Aardex Completes Adaptive Reuse Renovation of Historic Retail Property in Downtown Phoenix
Denver‑based Aardex has finished an adaptive‑reuse overhaul of the historic Pratt‑Gilbert Building, now branded One West Madison, delivering 27,000 sq ft of modern, flexible commercial space in downtown Phoenix. The renovation preserves the building’s century‑old character while adding high ceilings, three‑sided storefronts,...
How to Sublease Your Office Space
Businesses with excess office space can mitigate costs by subleasing, allowing them to retain the original lease while generating rental income. Subleasing differs from a lease assignment because the original tenant remains liable to the landlord, making landlord consent and...
8 Ways To Increase Commercial Property Revenue Without Raising Rents
Commercial property owners can lift net operating income without raising rents by tapping untapped revenue streams and tightening expense recovery. The article outlines eight tactics, from auditing common‑area‑maintenance (CAM) reconciliations to leasing rooftop antenna space, optimizing parking pricing, adding lobby...
How to Calculate and Use a Cap Rate
The capitalization (cap) rate is a quick, unlevered yield metric that divides a property’s net operating income by its market value. It serves as a screening tool, reflecting market‑perceived risk across asset classes and locations. Cap rates vary widely—multifamily 4.5‑5.5%,...
What’s the Difference Between a Tenant Broker and a Listing Broker?
The article clarifies the distinct roles of tenant brokers, who represent lease‑seeking tenants, and listing brokers, who act on behalf of landlords. It explains that both brokers are licensed, typically split a 4‑6% commission paid by the landlord, and that...
Brennan Investment Group Buys Nashville Logistics Asset
Chicago-based Brennan Investment Group completed the purchase of two newly built logistics buildings in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. The combined 225,000 sq ft of Class A industrial space sits less than a mile from I‑65 and offers 30‑foot clear heights, ample dock doors and ESFR...
Everything You Need to Know About Refinancing Commercial Real Estate
Commercial real estate (CRE) refinancing in 2026 faces a steep climb as borrowers confront rates near 7% versus the 4% deals of the mid‑2010s. A massive "maturity wall" of roughly $875 billion in loans due this year forces owners to reassess...
The 1% Rule of Real Estate Investing
The 1 % rule is a quick screening metric that requires a rental property's gross monthly rent to equal at least 1 % of its all‑in purchase price, including repair costs. Originating in an era of high mortgage rates, it helps investors...