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Commercial Office Touring 101

Posted by Don Catalano on May 16, 2018


There is a lot to take in when you're touring a prospective property or office space. Following these tips will help to ensure that you don't overlook an important detail.

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The Upsides and Downsides of Renewing Your Commercial Lease

Posted by Don Catalano on May 14, 2018


If you're nearing the end of your commercial lease, it's time to decide whether to stay where you are or search for someplace new. There are upsides and downsides to both scenarios. Read on to explore the pros and cons of each.

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3 Commercial Real Estate Technology Tools You Should Know

Posted by Don Catalano on May 09, 2018


Even with all of the advances in the world of commercial real estate technology, it can be hard to see how many of these advances will impact your tenancy. Some make brokers lives easier, while others are internally valuable to property managers. But three technologies will have wide ranging impacts on tenants. Here they are -- and here's why they matter.

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The Top 5 Commercial Real Estate Myths

Posted by Don Catalano on May 07, 2018


Many business people are experts in their field, and tenants in commercial real estate properties. If you spend more time on running your business than on carefully strategizing about your company's space, you might hold some of these myths. Here's five of the most common ones -- and why they are not accurate.

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7 Tips to Managing Your Operating Expenses

Posted by Don Catalano on May 04, 2018


Some expenses related to occupying your rental property or office space are fixed and beyond your control; however, there are ways that you can save your company money. Properly managing your operating expenses can positively impact your bottom line. Check out these top tips on minimizing and controlling expenses to get started:

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7 Hot Office Space Design Trends

Posted by Don Catalano on Apr 30, 2018


Here are the seven hottest trends that we are see for 2018 and beyond.

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Five Steps to Due Diligence on Your Next Lease

Posted by Don Catalano on Apr 25, 2018


When you sign your next office lease, it's important to truly understand what you are taking on. The process of understanding the property, the terms of the lease, and the way your tenancy will work is called due diligence, and doing it properly will save your company from making many mistakes while also setting you up to take maximum advantage of your space.

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The Value of a Commercial Broker

Posted by Don Catalano on Apr 23, 2018


Many firms in the commercial real estate industry can trace their history back for well over a century. The commercial broker you work with is probably part of a team with decades of experience. Given that the industry is one with a long history, and the modern economy is one marked by rapid change, disruption and even destruction of whole industries, it's worth asking the question: do we still need commercial real estate agents in 2018?

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